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PLN20-0541 - 910 Centennial Avenue - Administrative Variance and Design Review - Applicant: Amornrit Pudkeepamrongrit. Public hearing to consider a Call for Review of the Zoning Administrator's approval of an Administrative Variance and Design Review to allow the construction of a new 1,907 square foot two-story single-family home. Due to the narrow 22-foot lot width, a variance is necessary to allow a 3-foot side yard setback on the east side and a 1-foot setback on the west side where 5-foot setbacks are required, and to allow the new home to be constructed with the same 14-foot 6-inch front yard setback as the existing detached garage that exists onsite where a 20-foot setback is required. General Plan: Medium-Density Residential. Zoning: R-2, Two-Family Residence District. CEQA Determination: Exempt per CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 - New Construction of Small Structures and 15305 - Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations. None of the exceptions to the categorical exemptions in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 apply
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To: Honorable President and Members of the Planning Board
From: Deirdre McCartney, Planning Technician
BACKGROUND
On April 19, 2021, the Zoning Administrator held a public hearing and approved with conditions an Administrative Variance and Design Review for the construction of a new two-story, 1,907-square-foot single family home at 910 Centennial Avenue. The Zoning Administrator approval and project plans are provided as Exhibits 1 and 2.
On April 26, 2021, Planning Board Member Rona Rothenberg called for review the Zoning Administrator's decision based on concerns that the reduced setbacks would impact fire and life safety (Exhibit 3).
A call for review requires that the Planning Board hold a noticed public hearing to review the Zoning Administrator's decision to approve the project. Upon consideration of the materials, drawings, and public testimony, the Planning Board may vote to: 1) uphold the Zoning Administrator's ...
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