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PLN17-0536 - 1435 Webster Street - Applicant: Dannan Development. Public Hearing to consider a modification to a condition of approval for Construction of a Three-Story Mixed-Use Development including Nine Residential Units and Ground Floor Retail at 1435 Webster Street (APN74-427-5-1). The project is categorically exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15305 Minor Alterations to Land Use Limitations.
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BACKGROUND
On March 28, 2016, the Planning Board approved a resolution of approval for the subject property. On May 3, 2016, the City Council upheld the Planning Board resolution of approval.
The resolution of approval for the project requires that: "Each unit will provide an accessible route of travel with a minimum 42" wide hallway to all bedrooms, living rooms, kitchens, and bathrooms."
On January 11, 2017, the applicant contacted staff requesting approval to change some of the floor plans for the nine units. Upon review of the revisions, staff determined that the proposed changes conflicted with a specific condition of approval regarding Universal Design and that a modification to the approved resolution would be required to implement the requested changes.
DISCUSSION
As described in the applicant's application and associated plans (Exhibit A), the applicant would like to change the floor plans for some of the units in the building. Instead of nine single floor flats (without internal stairs) located on the second and third floors of the building, the applicant would like to construct four single floor flats (without stairs) and five (5) two story apartments (with internal stairs).
Although the proposed changes do not impact the exterior appearance of the building, the proposal is in conflict with one of the conditions of approval regarding universal design. With the revised plan, the five (5) two story apartments do not provide an "accessible route of travel ...
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