REPORT TO DEVELOPMENT REVIEW HEARING
SUBJECT
Title
Action on a 589 square-foot second-story addition to an existing 1,481 square-foot one-story residence at 2663 Sonoma Place.
Report
File No.: PLN22-00209
Location: 2663 Sonoma Place, a 6,222 square foot lot on the west side of Sonoma Place, approximately 300 feet south of Benton Street; APN: 290-28-014; property is zoned Single-Family Residential (R1-6L).
Applicant: Ramin Zohoor
Owner: Kevin Stube
Request: Architectural Review for a 589 square-foot second story addition to an existing 1,481 square-foot single-family residence with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, and an attached one-car garage. The proposal will result in a 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom residence with 2,070 square feet of living area, a balcony, and an attached one-car garage.
Project Data:
The Project Data Table is included as Attachment 2.
Points of Consideration
* The project proposes a 589 square-foot second-story addition to an existing single-story, single-family residence. As proposed, the addition does not provide the minimum 3 to 5-foot side and rear upper story stepbacks. However, the second story addition is located on the side corner of the lot along Sonoma Place. No impacts to the adjacent neighbors are anticipated.
* The project proposes the addition of a 25-foot, 7-inch width by 9-foot, 4-inch depth balcony with the second story addition. The Single-Family Residential Design Guidelines recommend a maximum depth of 4 feet.
* The project site is located in an older neighborhood with lot widths narrower than typical. The subject property is 40 feet in width.
* The project includes a minor remodel on the first floor to accommodate for the stairs.
* The proposed exterior will be consistent with the existing residence in material with asphalt shingle roofing and stucco siding.
* A variance to retain the one-car garage (21 feet depth by 14 feet width) was approved by the Planning Commission on August 3, 2022.
* A neighborhood notice was di...
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