REPORT TO DEVELOPMENT REVIEW HEARING
SUBJECT
Title
Action on a 749 square-foot addition and interior remodel to an existing 1,606 square-foot, three-bedroom and two-bathroom residence involving significant demolition at 142 Brian Lane.
Report
File No.: PLN22-00307
Location: 142 Brian Lane, a 6,138 square foot lot located on the west side of Brian Lane, approximately 400 feet south of Mauricia Avenue; APN: 296-13-041; property is zoned Single-Family Residential (R1-6L).
Applicant: Ben Andrews
Owner: Caleb and Aster Chao
Request: Architectural Review for a 749 square-foot addition, new 71 square foot porch, and interior remodel involving significant demolition of the existing 1,136 square-foot residence, resulting in a 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom residence with 1,885 square feet of living area, 71 square-foot front porch, and 470 square-foot attached garage to remain.
Project Data
The Project Data Table is included as Attachment 2.
Points for Consideration
* The proposal involves significant demolition of exterior and interior walls of the home to provide an expanded living space and kitchen, a new bedroom, a new bathroom, and new porch.
* The design raises the top wall plate height from 12.9 feet to 14.8 feet.
* A prominent front porch and a California gable are proposed on the front elevation, and the reverse gable roof is carried over in the design. Stone veneer is proposed on the front elevation.
* The proposed project complies with the R1-6L development standards for new construction, is consistent with the Single-Family Residential Design Guidelines and is compatible with neighboring homes along the streetscape.
* There are no active City code enforcement cases for this property.
* A neighborhood notice was distributed within a 300-foot radius of the subject site for this project review.
Findings
1) That any off-street parking area, screening strips and other facilities and improvements necessary to secure the purpose and intent of this title and the gen...
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