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PLN21-0019; Consideration of a Height Exception to build a 2nd-Story addition at 23 feet, 11 inches at 1833 Hillview Drive in the RS-VP zoning district, pursuant to Zoning Code sections 2.04.412(A) and 2.04.412(D)(1)(a)(iv). Zoning District: RS-VP (Single-Family Residential View Preservation); Alameda County Assessor's Parcel Number (APN): 079-0026-086-00; Applicant and Property Owner: Glenn R. Brown.
Staffreport
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION
The applicant and property owner, Glenn R. Brown, is requesting a Height Exception to build a second-story addition of approximately 490 square feet, at a height of 23 feet, 11 inches at 1833 Hillview Drive. The RS-VP zoning district has a height limit of 18 feet, but as per Zoning Code section 2.04.412(C)(1), the Board of Zoning Adjustments (BZA) is "authorized to grant Exceptions to the height limits of the RS-VP Sub-District, up to a height not to exceed the 30 feet height limit of the base RS District." The proposed use for the new second story addition would continue to be residential, specifically an attached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). The construction of an ADU on this property is a separate ministerial approval through a building permit, pursuant to Zoning Code Section 2.04.388, and it is not a part of this Major View Preservation / Residential Site Plan Review for a Height Exception.
Staff believes that, with the recommended Conditions of Approval, the proposed second story would be built without detriment or burden to the residential uses in the area and would be compatible with the purposes of the RS-VP zoning district. Staff recommends that the Board of Zoning Adjustments adopt Resolution 2021-013, approving a Major View Preservation / Residential Site Plan Review for the requested Height Exception at 1833 Hillview Drive, PLN21-0019, based on the Findings of Fact and subject to the recommended Conditions of Approval.
APPLICANT'S SUPPORTING STATEMENT
See attached applicant statement dated May 20, 2021...
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