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File #: 21-1302    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Department Report Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 12/10/2020 In control: Development Review Hearing
On agenda: 1/13/2021 Final action:
Title: Action on addition to a single-family residence located at 2694 Elliot Street
Attachments: 1. Development Plans
REPORT TO DEVELOPMENT REVIEW HEARING
SUBJECT
Title
Action on addition to a single-family residence located at 2694 Elliot Street

Report
DISCUSSION
File No.(s): PLN2020-14571
Location: 2694 Elliot Street, a 6,300 square-foot lot located on the north side of Elliot Street, APN: 216-09-046; property is zoned Single-Family Residential (R1-6L)
Applicant: Farnaz Khadiv
Owner: Ryan Fallini
Request: Architectural Review of a 276 square-foot first floor and 1,070 square-foot second floor addition to an existing one-story 2,260 square-foot three-bedroom, two-bathroom including 437 sf attached two-car garage resulting in a two-story 3,590 square-foot four-bedroom, four-bathroom residence including an existing 437 sf attached two-car garage.
Mailing Radius: 300 feet
CEQA Determination: Categorical Exemption per CEQA 15301(e)(1), Existing Facilities
Project Planner: Ela Kerachian, Associate Planner
Staff Recommendation: Approve, subject to Conditions

Project Data
Lot Size: 6,300 sf.


Existing Floor Area (sq. ft.)
Proposed New Building
(sq. ft.)
Proposed Floor Area (sq.ft.)
First Floor
1,807
276
2,083
Second Floor
-
1,070
1,070
Porch
16
-
-
Garage
437
-
437
Gross Floor Area
2,260

3,590
Lot Coverage
2,260/6,300= %36

2,520/6,300= %40
F.A.R.
0.36

0.57
% of 2nd floor to 1st floor
n/a

%42
Bedrooms/Baths
3/2

4/4

Points for consideration
* The second-story addition is less than 66% of the first-floor area. It is approximately 42% of the first-floor area.
* The proposed second story is stepped back min 5 feet from all sides of the first floor.
* The proposed addition will match in material, with composition shingle roofing and stucco siding.
* The project site is located in FEMA Flood Zone X, which is considered a moderate to low risk area.
* The neighborhood is comprised of single- and two-story residential structures.
* 300-foot neighborhood notice was distributed for this project review.
* There are no active City code enforcement cases for this property.
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