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File #: 25-784    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Public Hearing/General Business Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 7/3/2025 In control: Planning Commission
On agenda: 8/13/2025 Final action:
Title: Public Hearing: Action on a Variance (PLN24-00514) to Locate a Six-Foot Wrought Iron Fence Within the 10-Foot Street Side Setback and Within the 20-Foot Front Setback Proposed at 572 Woodhams Road (Continued from the May 21, 2025, Planning Commission Meeting)
Attachments: 1. Vicnity Map, 2. Resolution to Deny, 3. Zoning Code Fence and Classic Code Fence Regulations, 4. Site Plan, 5. Code Enforcement Photos, 6. Correspondence
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REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Public Hearing: Action on a Variance (PLN24-00514) to Locate a Six-Foot Wrought Iron Fence Within the 10-Foot Street Side Setback and Within the 20-Foot Front Setback Proposed at 572 Woodhams Road (Continued from the May 21, 2025, Planning Commission Meeting)

Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
File No.(s): PLN24-00514
Project: Variance to locate a six-foot wrought iron fence within the required 10-foot street side setback and 20-foot front setback.
Applicant: Thuy Hoa Nguyen
Owner: Thuy Hoa Nguyen
General Plan: Very Low Density Residential
Zoning: Single-Family (R1-6L)
Site Area: 10,825 square-foot
Existing Site Conditions: The property is developed with a one-story single-family residence.

Surrounding Land Uses:
North: Single-Family Residential
South: Single-Family Residential
East: Single-Family Residential
West: Single-Family Residential

Issues: Consistency with the City's General Plan and conformance with the City's Zoning Ordinance

Staff Recommendation: Deny the application for a variance to locate a six-foot wrought iron fence within the required 10-foot street side setback and 20-foot front setback proposed at 572 Woodhams Road

BACKGROUND
On October 4, 2024, Thuy Hoa Nguyen ("Owner" and "Applicant") filed an application for a Variance to permit a six-foot wrought iron fence that was erected without benefit of a permit or zoning approval within the required 10-foot street side setback and 20-foot front setback.

A publicly noticed Planning Commission Hearing was held on December 4, 2024, to consider the proposed Variance where staff requested a continuance to the January 15, 2025, Planning Commission hearing because staff was not able to confirm attendance of the applicant. At the January 15, 2025, meeting, a further continuance was requested to accommodate the applicant's inability to attend the meeting. The item was continued to date uncertain.

A publicly noticed Planning Commission Hearing was scheduled for May 21...

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