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File #: 21-1388    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Consent Calendar Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 9/28/2021 In control: Development Review Hearing
On agenda: 10/20/2021 Final action:
Title: Action on the demolition of an existing 1,064 square-foot one-story residence and the new construction of a 3,566 square-foot two-story residence at 2985 Fresno Street
Attachments: 1. Development Plan, 2. Project Data
REPORT TO DEVELOPMENT REVIEW HEARING
SUBJECT
Title
Action on the demolition of an existing 1,064 square-foot one-story residence and the new construction of a 3,566 square-foot two-story residence at 2985 Fresno Street

Report
File No.(s): PLN21-15151
Location: 2985 Fresno Street, a 7,500 square feet lot on the northeast corner of Alpine Avenue and Fresno Street; APN: 290-05-038; property is zoned Single-family Residential (R1-6L).
Applicant: Jeff Guinta
Owner: Fung Cheung
Request: Architectural Review of the demolition of an existing 1,064 square foot 2 bedroom 1 bathroom one-story residence and the new construction of a 3,566 square foot 5 bedroom 5 bathroom 1 office two-story residence with a new 440 square foot attached two-car garage.

Project Data- see Attachment 2 for full-sized table
Lot Size: 7,500 sq. ft.


Existing Floor Area (sq. ft.)
Proposed Addition (sq. ft.)
Proposed Floor Area (sq.ft.)
First Floor
1,064
-1,064/1,978
1,978
Second Floor
n/a
1,588
1,588
Garage
288
-288/440
440
Porch
307
-307/18
18
Patio
n/a
175
175
Gross Floor Area
1,659

4,199
Lot Coverage
1,659/7,500= 22%

2,611/7,500 = 35%
F.A.R.
1,659/7,500 = 0.22

4,199/7,500 = 0.55
% of 2nd floor to 1st floor
n/a

1,588/2,418=66%
Bedrooms/Baths
2/1

5/5
Flood Zone
X

X


Points for consideration
* The project includes the demolition of the existing 1,064 square foot one-story residence and the new construction of a 3,566 square foot 5 bedroom 5 bathroom 1 office two-story residence.
* The proposed residence will consist of metal roofing and board and batt siding.
* The project site is located in FEMA Flood Zone X, which is considered a moderate to low risk area.
* 300-feet neighborhood notice was distributed for this project review.
* There are no active code enforcement cases for this property.

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 ...

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