HEARINGS BOARD
MAY 10, 2005
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Kerry KenCairn called the meeting to order at 1:35 p.m. at the
Commissioners Present: Kerry KenCairn
Dave Dotterrer
Michael Dawkins
Council Liaison: Jack Hardesty, absent
Staff Present: Maria Harris, Senior Planner
Derek Severson, Associate Planner
Sue Yates, Executive Secretary
TYPE I PLANNING ACTIONS
PLANNING ACTION 2005-00670
REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO REDUCE THE FRONT YARD SETBACK FROM 20 FEET TO 14 FEET.
APPLICANT: SARAH & CHRISTOPHER LINVILL
This action was approved.
PLANNING ACITON 2005-00605
REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONVERT AN EXISTING GUEST HOUSE AT THE REAR OF THE PARCEL TO AN ACCESSORY RESIDENTIAL UNIT.
APPLICANT: KENNETH & DONNA RHEE
This action was approved.
PLANNING ACTION 2005-00656
REQUEST FOR A MODIFICATIN OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
APPLICANT: KEN GOSLING
This action was approved.
PLANNING ACTION 2005-00673
REQUEST FOR A SITE REVIEW APPROVAL FOR AN OFFICE AND
APPLICANT: CRAIG & MICHELLE BLACK
This action was approved.
PLANNING ACTION 2005-00328
REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO USE ONE OF THE RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUMS IN A MIXED-USE BUILDING FOR ONE HOTEL/MOTEL UNIT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
APPLICANT: HAROLD DRESNER
This action was called up for a public hearing.
PLANNING ACTION 2005-141
REQUEST FOR SITE REVIEW APPROVAL TO CONSTRUCT EIGHT RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM UNITS ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 66 NORTH MOUNTAIN AVENUE. A TREE REMOVAL PERMIT IS REQUSTED TO REMOVE A BLACK WALNUT LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE PARCEL.
APPLICANT:
This action was approved.
TYPE II PUBLIC HEARINGS
PLANNING ACTION 2005-230
REQUEST FOR A LAND PARTITION TO DIVIDE ONE EXISTING PARCEL INTO TWO PARCELS INCLUDING A FLAG
APPLICANT: STEVE LARSON
Site Visits or Ex Parte Contacts
KenCairn stated she worked on a project with a neighboring property but felt she could be unbiased. The other Commissioners did not raise an objection.
STAFF REPORT
Harris said this action was called up for a public hearing by a neighbor. The applicant is asking to divide the 18,000 square foot parcel into to two lots. Staff believes the application meets the criteria for approval as outlined in the Staff Report.
Harris noted that both lots are over 7500 square feet, not including the flag drive. There may be a discrepancy in the location of the lot lines, but that should not make a difference in approval of this application.
One of the neighbors’ concerns if this application is approved is increased traffic on
There are two significant trees on the property. There are two large redwoods, one close to the street and one in the area of the location of the proposed flag drive. An arborist has looked at the trees and suggested impervious paving in that area. A condition has been added to reflect that suggestion.
The applicant is proposing to close the left access and replace it with curbing. The circular drive will remain in place in order to meet the condition of both the Partition and Off-Street Parking Chapters that the driveways be consolidated when creating a new parcel. The only issue is the garage is not shown as meeting the six foot side yard setback, therefore, a condition has been added. The front lot is required to have two off-street parking spaces.
There are some trees that appear to be in close proximity to the property line and construction. Staff has added conditions about expanding the tree protection to cover the driplines of those trees.
The applicants have requested an Exception to the Street Standards not to install sidewalks on the front of the property. The redwood tree is in close proximity to the curb. An arborist’s report was submitted stating the root mass of the redwood is above the grade for the curb and construction of a sidewalk would impact the tree. Staff has suggested approval of the Exception because it meets the criteria.
Staff is recommending approval of the Partition and the Exception to the Street Standards with 22 Conditions attached to the approval.
PUBLIC HEARING
STEVE LARSON,
ALLEN KENNER, 995 Park Street, said safety is his main concern. Bikes, skateboarders and joy riders travel up and down
JARED CRUCE, 1030 Park Street, voiced his concern for both redwood trees and agreed with the arborist. He is concerned about increased density in the neighborhood. The 2001 traffic survey is outdated. They experience high traffic speeds on
Harris noted the applicant is trying to maintain the drive so they can still drive forward onto
Rebuttal – Larson said there will be very little possibility in the neighborhood for further development. Asher said they have allowed for backing up and proceeding forward with the circular drive.
COMMISSIONERS’ DISCUSSION AND MOTION
Dotterrer/Dawkins m/s to approve PA2005-230 as presented with the attached Conditions.
Dotterrer encouraged the neighbors to take their safety issues to the Traffic Safety Commission.
Roll Call: Unanimous.
ADJOURNMENT – The meeting was adjourned at 2:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Yates