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PLANNING COMMISSION – November 13, 2019
REQUIRED FINDINGS & CONSIDERATIONS FOR:
15921 Linda Avenue
Architecture and Site Application S-19-017
Requesting approval for demolition of an existing single-family residence and
construction of a new single-family residence with reduced setbacks on
nonconforming property zoned R-1:8. APN 523-25-022.
PROPERTY OWNER: Firouz Behnamfar
APPLICANT: Daryl V. Harris
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 single-family residence:
■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 single-family residence 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 Compliance with the Residential Design Guidelines:
■The project is in compliance with the Residential Design Guidelines for single-family homes
not in hillside residential areas.
Required finding for the reduced setbacks on nonconforming property:
■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 having a lot width of 54 feet where 60 feet is
EXHIBIT 2
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required by the Town Code; and
2. The reduced side yard setbacks are compatible with the neighborhood.
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.