REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Public Hearing: Action on Appeal of Architectural Review Approval by the Architectural Committee for the property at 3533 Gibson Court
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
Project: Appeal of Architectural Review Approval by the Architectural Committee for the proposed demolition of an existing 1,292 square foot one-story three bedroom and two bathroom house with an attached two-car garage, and new construction of a proposed 2,766 square foot two-story, three bedroom, three and one-half bathroom residence with an attached two car garage and an attached 697 square foot two-bedroom accessory dwelling unit, for the property at 3533 Gibson Court
Applicant: LNX Architecture, Inc.
Owner: Ming and Ping Sun
General Plan: Very Low Density Residential
Zoning: Single Family Residential (R1-6L)
Site Area: 8,112 square feet
Existing Site Conditions: Developed with a one-story 1,292 square foot three bedroom and two bathroom single family residence with an attached two car garage.
Surrounding Land Uses: One- and two-story single-family residences.
Issues: Neighborhood opposition to potential privacy, scale and building massing impacts of the proposed new two-story house, citing inconsistency with the City's Design Guidelines.
Staff Recommendation: Alternative 1: Overrule the Appeal and Uphold the Architectural Committee approval of the proposed demolition of an existing 1,292 square foot one-story three bedroom and two bathroom house with an attached two-car garage, and new construction of a proposed 2,766 square foot two-story, three bedroom, three and one-half bathroom residence with an attached two car garage and an attached 697 square foot two-bedroom accessory dwelling unit, on the property at 3533 Gibson Court.
BACKGROUND
At the November 7, 2018 Architectural Committee Meeting, after discussion, the Committee approved the project design as consistent with Chapter 18.76 of the Zoning Ordinance for Architectural Review and the City'...
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