Exhibit 2 - Required Findings and ConsiderationsN:\DEV\PLANNING PROJECT FILES\Marchmont Drive\16500\S-24-021\Public Meeting Documents\Planning Commission\
PLANNING COMMISSION – January 8, 2025
REQUIRED FINDINGS AND CONSIDERATIONS FOR:
16500 Marchmont Drive
Architecture and Site Application S-24-021
Consider a Request for Approval to Construct a New Single-Family Residence with
Reduced Front and Side Yard Setbacks on a Nonconforming Vacant Property Zoned
R-1:8. APN 532-08-017. Categorically Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section
15303(a): New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures.
Property Owners: Ahmad Shamsoddini, Elham Eshraghi, and Mehrdad Alipour
Applicant: Tony Jeans
Project Planner: Suray Nathan
FINDINGS
Required finding for CEQA:
■ The project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to the adopted Guidelines for the
Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, Section 15303(a): New
Construction or Conversion of Small Structures.
Required finding for a setback exception on a non-conforming property:
■ As required by Section 29.10.265 of the Town Code for modification of zoning rules
on nonconforming lots, including setback requirements:
1. The subject property is nonconforming with regard to lot size; and
2. The front and side setbacks of the new residence are compatible with the
neighborhood.
Required compliance with the Zoning Regulations:
■ The project meets the objective standards of Chapter 29 of the Town Code
except for the requested front and side yard setback reductions.
Required compliance with the Residential Design Guidelines:
■ The project design is in compliance with the Residential Design Guidelines for single-
family residences not located in the hillside area in that the Town’s Consulting
Architect has reviewed the proposal, and recommendations were provided to
address consistency with the immediate neighborhood to which the applicant
responded with design changes and/or justification.
EXHIBIT 2
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CONSIDERATIONS
Required considerations in review of Architecture & Site applications:
■ As required by Section 29.20.150 of the Town Code, the considerations in review of an
Architecture and Site application were all made in reviewing this project.