REPORT TO DEVELOPMENT REVIEW HEARING
SUBJECT
Title
Action on demolishing the existing 1,795 square-foot one-story single-family residence to construct 3,708 square-foot six bedrooms and five bathrooms two-story single family residence with a new 529 square-foot two-car garage at 510 Meadow Avenue
Report
File No.(s): PLN2020-14698
Location: 510 Meadow Avenue, a 16,861 square feet parcel located on the southwest corner of Meadow Avenue and Hubbard Avenue; APN: 316-12-059; property is zoned Single Family Residential (R1-6L).
Applicant: Farhad Rafatzand, Ziba Design and Construction
Owner: Eswar Manchenella
Request: Architectural Review for demolition of the existing one story three bedroom two bath 1,795 square foot single family residence to construct a 3,708 square foot six bedrooms and five bathrooms two-story single family residence with a new 529 square foot two-car garage, 23 square feet front porch, a 367 square foot rear patio, and 445 square foot second floor balcony to the rear.
Project Data: See Attachment 2
Points for consideration
* The proposed project is located in a predominantly one-story homes with occasional two-story homes throughout the immediate neighborhood.
* Project site adjoins one-story single-family homes to the north and east, by Calabazas Creek to the south, and industrial zoned properties to the west.
* The project proposes a 445 square foot balcony on the second floor with screens on the side to mitigate potential privacy impacts to the neighbors. However, the large size of the lot (16,861 square feet) allows for large setbacks of 33 feet to 38 feet on the sides and approximately 140 feet from the rear property line.
* The proposed single-family house is compatible with the architectural styles and materials of other homes in the neighborhood.
* A 300-foot neighborhood notice was distributed for this project review.
Findings supporting the Staff Recommendation
1. That any off-street parking area, screening strips and other fac...
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