REPORT TO [DEVELOPMENT REVIEW HEARING]
SUBJECT
Title
Action on an Architectural Review for the addition of a sliding glass door to an existing bedroom resulting in two bedrooms with direct exterior access and widening the existing front porch by 70 square feet at 2029 Francis Avenue. The project also includes ministerial approval of a new 280 square-foot detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
Report
BACKGROUND
File No.(s): PLN21-15086
Location: 2029 Francis Avenue, a 5,500 square-foot parcel located on the east side of Francis Avenue south of the intersection of Cabrillo Avenue and Francis Avenue; APN: 220-27-070; property is zoned Single-Family Residential (R1-6L)
Applicant/Owner: Kelly Kwan
Request: Architectural Review for the addition of a sliding glass door to an existing bedroom resulting in two bedrooms with direct exterior access and widening the existing front porch by 70 square feet. The project also includes ministerial approval of a new 280 square foot detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU).
Project Data Table
Refer to Attachment 1.
Points for Consideration
* There are no active City code enforcement cases for this property.
* A 300-foot neighborhood notice was distributed for this project review.
* The application requires DRH review because it includes a request for the addition of a sliding glass door to an existing bedroom resulting in two bedrooms with direct exterior access. The application also includes widening of the existing front porch from 70 square feet to 140 square feet.
* The new detached ADU is considered a ministerial approval and is not subject to DRH review because it meets all regulations.
Findings supporting the Staff Recommendation
1. That any off-street parking area, screening strips and other facilitates and improvements necessary to secure the purpose and intent of this title and the general plan of the City area a part of the proposed development, in that;
* The existing attached two-car garage will remain in p...
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