Title
Consider an appeal of a Zoning Administrator decision to approve a Design Approval for a fence ranging in height from four to six feet and consider waiving the fee for the appeal.
[PLN190255/SMITH & RADER, 99 Second Street, Spreckels (APN 177-061-003-000)]
Report
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Find the project, which consists of the replacement of an existing structure, categorically exempt per CEQA Guidelines section 15302;
b. Consider additional information requested by the Board on the November 5, 2020;
c. Grant the appeal by Rosana Rader and Michael Smith from the July 30, 2020 decision of the Zoning Administrator to approve an after the fact Design Approval, as modified by the Zoning Administrator, for minor additions to an existing single-family dwelling and a fence ranging in height from four to six feet on the property lines (Llano Street and Second Street); at 99 Second Street, Spreckels;
d. Accept the appellants proposal to modify the fence by removing alternating boards resulting in 1/2-inch voids that would give an "open-patterned" appearance along Second and Llano Streets. The appellants would also reduce the rear fencing four feet along the property lines back to the edge of the two houses; and
e. Waive the appeal fee.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Property Owners: Smith, Michael A and Rader, Rosana
APN: 177-061-003-000
Parcel Size: 0.173 acre (7,536 sq. ft)
Zoning: HDR/5.1-HR-DHigh Density Residential/5.1 acres per unit-Historic Resource-Design Control District
SUMMARY
On November 5, 2020, the Board considered an appeal of the Zoning Administrator's decision to approve a Design Approval for a fence at 99 Second Street, Spreckels, conditioned upon applicants modifying the fence to include open slats and be limited to a four-foot height in accordance with the Spreckels Design Guidelines. The Board continued this matter to November 17, 2020, directing staff to evaluate options for reimbursement of certain...
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