COLIN REYNOLDS / ELIZABETH BOYD / NAPA MINI HOUSE /
VARIANCE APPLICATION #P19-00294-VAR
B.
CEQA Status: Consideration and possible adoption of a Categorical
Exemptions, Section 15303, Class 3, 4, and 5. It has been determined that
this type of project does not have a significant effect on the environment
and is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. [See
Section 15301, Section 15303, Class 3 New Construction or Conversion
of Small Structures, Section 15304, Class 4 Minor Alterations to Land,
and Section 15305, Class 5 Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations].
The project site is not included on a list of hazardous materials compiled
pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5.
Request: Approval of a variance application to allow the following:
1) the construction of a 1,415 sq. ft., 34-foot tall single-family home four
(4) feet from the side (north and south) property boundaries, which would
reduce the required first story side yard setbacks from five (5) feet to four
(4) feet;
2) allow the second and third stories of a 34-foot tall single-family home
four (4) feet from the side (north and south) property boundaries, which
would reduce the required three (3) additional feet of side yard setback for
each story above the first story of any building from eight (8) feet to four
(4) feet for the second story and 11 feet to four (4) feet for the third story;
3) reduction in off-street parking from two (2) spaces to one (1) space;
4) allow an on-site parking space in the road setback (12 feet setback from
centerline of road), front setback (0 setback from property line), and
reduce the required side setbacks from five (5) feet to four (4) feet; and
5) allow a covered deck to extend six (6) feet into the rear setback,
reducing the required setback from 20 feet to 14 feet.
Staff Recommendation: Find the project categorically exempt and approve
the variance application, as conditioned, and authorize clearance for
processing of an associated building permit for the residence.
Staff Contact: Wendy Atkins, Planner II, (707) 259-8757, or
Applicant Contact: Elizabeth Boyd, (206) 491-2860, or
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