From: Steven Robert Burke
To: Robby Miller
Subject: Re: Pln-2023-0642
Date: Friday, December 1, 2023 5:00:40 AM
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Hi Robby,
Appreciate that you are reaching out. Distance from main house on same property is not the issue i am concerned about. The four corners of the other three adjoining lots are the potential issue If other owners elect to do the same thing..the corner would be quite congested.
Second potential issue is given that you will be setting precedent, should we also expect to see backyards populated with other structures…an “office, ” an “art studio,” a “yoga room”.
Just checking that the city
has a plan to address this collection of structures in a way that ensures first responders can adequately maneuver in times of crisis without being unnaturally hindered. IMHO, this starts to feel more like an organic growth of a
maze of unplanned sheds scattered about.
A desire for more square footage can be addressed strategically and owners should be encouraged to seek alternatives like basements as Palo Alto has shown.
If you are relieving the FAR (or whatever
measurement restricts land use), then perhaps larger dwellings can be allowed, instead of having a loose collection of disassociated building.
Thanks for taking my comment.
Steve
On Nov 29, 2023, at 4:58 PM, Robby Miller <[email protected]> wrote:
Mr. Burke,
The application was denied by our Zoning Administrator this afternoon, however, there is a 15-day appeal period.
I have a follow up question to your comment: The small detached structure is in the northeast corner of the lot and pretty far away from the main house (see image below). Does the structure and setbacks still concern you? Attachment 13
Best,
ROBERT “ROBBY” MILLER, AICP (Pronouns: he/him/his)
Associate Planner
Community Development Department
Phone: 408-730-7429
From: Steven Robert Burke
Sent: Friday, November 17, 2023 12:17 PM
To: Robby Miller
Subject: Pln-2023-0642
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Hi Robby,
Please DO NOT approve this reduced setback. The fire guys really need room in case of fire to bring in necessAry equipment and not be encumbered with everything they wear.
Thanks, Steve
Attachment 13
Public Comment
Name: Yu Ma
Addr
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(rear diagonal neighbor)
On March 26, 2024, staff received a call from the property owner of .
They expressed concerns regarding the office location being too close to property lines, height, design, and that it was constructed without benefit of a city issued permit.
On April 12, 2024, an email exchange with the neighbor confirmed these concerns:
Attachment 13