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PLANNING COMMISSION – October 9, 2019
REQUIRED FINDINGS & CONSIDERATIONS FOR:
56 Central Avenue
Architecture and Site Application S-18-050
Consider an appeal of a Development Review Committee decision approving a
request for demolition of an existing dwelling, construction of a new single-family
residence with reduced setbacks, and removal of large protected trees on property
zoned R-1:10. APN 529-35-068.
PROPERTY OWNER: Andrew and Ashley Bothman
APPLICANT: Richard Hartman
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: New
Construction or Conversion of Small Structures.
Required finding for the demolition of a dwelling:
■As required by Section 29.10.09030(e) of the Town Code for the demolition of existing
structures:
1.The Town's housing stock will be maintained as the dwelling will be replaced.
2.The existing structures have no architectural or historical significance, and are in
poor condition.
3.The property owner does not desire to maintain the structures as they exist; and
4.The economic utility of the structures was not considered.
Required finding for reduced setbacks on a nonconforming lot:
■As required by Section 29.10.265(3) of the Town Code for modification of zoning rules
on nonconforming lots, including setback requirements:
1.The subject property is nonconforming with regard to the frontage being 50 feet
in a zone where 80 feet is required.
2.The new single-family residence will be compatible with the neighborhood.
EXHIBIT 2
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Compliance with Hillside Development Standards & Guidelines:
■ An exception to allow cut greater than four feet and fill greater than three feet at the rear
of the property is supported by the fact that the existing grade of the site has been modified
by wood terraces, retaining walls, and stairs. The project is otherwise in compliance with
the Hillside Development Standards and Guidelines.
Required Compliance with the Residential Design Guidelines:
■ The project is in compliance with the Town’s Residential Design Guidelines.
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.