REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
File #: 2016-7685
Location: 484 East Duane Avenue (APN: 204-15-015)
Zoning: R-0
Proposed Project: APPEAL by the applicant of the Zoning Administrator's decision to deny a Variance for 5 feet 8-inch fence where a maximum 3 feet 6-inch high fence is allowed within the corner and driveway vision triangle areas.
Applicant / Owner: Treeium Inc (applicant) / Ernst and Lucy Mahnel (owner)
Environmental Review: A Class 3 Categorical Exemption relieves this project from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Class 3 Categorical Exemptions includes construction of new accessory structures including fences (CEQA Section 15303 (e)).
Project Planner: Aastha Vashist, (408) 730-7458, avashist@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
General Plan: Residential Low Density
Existing Site Conditions: Single Family Residence
Surrounding Land Uses
North: Single-Family Residence across East Duane Avenue
South: Single-Family Residence
East: Single-Family Residence across Worley Avenue
West: Single-Family Residence
Issues: Vision triangle requirement
Staff Recommendation: Deny the Appeal and uphold the decision of the Zoning Administrator to deny the Variance. If the Planning Commission decides to
Approve the Variance, the recommended Conditions of Approval are included in the Attachment 3. A Class 3 Categorical Exemption relieves this project from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Class 3 Categorical Exemptions includes construction of new accessory structures including fences (CEQA Section 15303 (e)).
BACKGROUND
The subject property is located on a corner lot at the intersection of East Duane Avenue and Worley Avenue. The project includes an existing 5 feet 8-inch high front yard and reducible front yard fence located in both the corner and driveway vision triangle areas. The fence was constructed without permits and the applicant is now proposing to legalize the structure. A Variance is required for fences exceeding 3 f...
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