REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Action on Appeal of Architectural Committee Approval for the Property at 2892 Sycamore Way
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
Project: Architectural review to allow the demolition of an existing single-family residence and construction a new 3,450 square foot two-story residence with five bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, and an attached two-car garage.
Applicant/Owner: Lei Xu (Jane)
General Plan: Very Low Density Residential
Zoning: Single-Family Residential (R1-6L)
Site Area: 11,589 square feet
Existing Site Conditions: One-story residence with four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and an attached two-car garage.
Surrounding Land Uses: The project site is located at the southwest side of Sycamore Way before it turns into Bancroft Street. The site is surrounded by one- and two-story single-family residences on all sides.
Issues: Consistency with City's Design Guidelines and Zoning Ordinance.
Staff Recommendation: Adopt the resolution to sustain the appeal and modify the decision of the Architectural Committee on June 19, 2019 to allow five bedrooms and four and half bathrooms with exterior access for Bedroom #1 (as designated in the attached development plans) in addition to access from the front, rear and garage.
BACKGROUND
Since the purchase of the subject residence in August of 2018, the owner has been renting out the property to long-term and short-term tenants to cover expenses while she pursued design review for a new home on the property. The Community Development Department received two service calls from neighboring residents in October of 2018 regarding poor waste management, overcrowded occupancy, tenant sleeping in car, and excessive on-street parking. The City's Building Inspector and Code Enforcement Technician contacted the property owner and inspected the site. The inspectors did not discover any room conversion or structural alteration. Warnings were given for poor property management, and one violation was ide...
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