REPORT TO THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
Title
File #: 2018-8005
Location: 1102 Viscaino Avenue (APN:161-25-016)
Applicant / Owner: Kristel Wickham & Lance Scudder
Proposed Project:
VARIANCE to allow a deck and retractable fabric shade canopy at a setback of 8' from the reducible front property line, where a minimum of 9' is required, and preserve an existing 6'-9" tall shed behind a 6'-1" tall fence within the reducible front yard.
Reason for Permit: A Variance is required to allow a setback of less than 9' and to allow a utility building within the reducible front yard.
Environmental Determination: A Class 1 Categorical Exemption relieves this project from CEQA provisions.
Project Planner: Aastha Vashist, (408) 730-7458, avashist@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Issues: Setbacks, accessory structure
Recommendation: Approve with conditions
Report
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Zoning District:
R-0
Existing
6'-9" tall shed behind 6'-1" tall fence in the reducible front yard. Existing deck in the rear yard was demolished in 2018.
Setback:
8'-0" setback of the deck and shading canopy from reducible front yard. Zero setback of the shed from reducible front yard.
Proposed
Preserve the existing shed and add a four feet high deck with a retractable shading canopy at 8' setback from the reducible front yard.
Previous Planning Projects related to Subject Application:
No
Neighborhood Preservation Complaint
No
Deviations from Standard Zoning Requirements
The applicant is requesting the deck and shading canopy to be setback 8'-0" from the reducible front property line, where 9'-0" is the minimum required. The existing 6'-9" tall shed is requested to be preserved, where a utility building is not allowed within reducible front yards.
Yes
The applicant requests a Variance for the addition of a 4' high deck and 13' high shade canopy in the rear yard at 8' setback from the reducible front property line, where a minimum of 9' setback is required per SMC Section 19.040.40. The original 55-year-...
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