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PLN15-0030 - 615 Haight Avenue - Applicant: Stefan Menzi on behalf of Joseph and Melanie Snell. - CONTINUED FROM OCTOBER 26, 2015. A request for Design Review approval for a two-story addition to be located at the rear of the existing structure. The proposed addition will be twenty-six feet and six inches (26'6") tall and meet all required setbacks. This project is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Section 15301(e) - Existing Facilities - additions to existing structures provided that the addition will not result in an increase of more than 10,000 square feet.
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BACKGROUND
On June 29, 2015, the Community Development Department approved Design Review application PLN15-0030 to allow the raising of an existing one-story single family residence at 615 Haight Avenue three feet to facilitate conversion of an existing crawlspace into additional living space in the home. The approval was subsequently appealed by the neighbor at 617 Haight Avenue over concerns related to increasing the height of the house along a legal non-conforming side yard setback.
On September 14, 2015, the Planning Board held a de novo public hearing on the design review application at which time the staff report, all project materials and public comments were considered. The Planning Board then directed staff, the applicant and the appellant to work together to address shade concerns, including exploring lowering the building another six inches.
DISCUSSION
After the September 14, 2015 hearing, staff offered to facilitate a meeting between the applicant and appellant, but both parties expressed an interest in working together without staff involvement. The appellants also hired their own architect to evaluate the project plans.
On September 23, 2015, the applicant presented the appellant with a revised proposal that is six inches lower than the proposal approved by st...
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