APPLICATIONS
LOCATION
Addition to an existing single family residence
at the rear of the home, addition of bay
windows at the south side yard, and
reconstruction of an existing porch.
• Design Review application for single family
house
• Use Permit to expand/modify a non-conforming
structure
• CEQA (Ca. Env. Quality Act):
§ Exempt under sections 15301 (minor alterations to existing structures); 15303 (new construction or conversion of small structures); 15304 (minor alterations to land); and 15061(b)3 "common sense" exemption
6709 YOUNT STREET
• Existing structure is non-conforming, in that the
house is within the front setback and north side
yard setback, and does not have any parking (2
spaces required).
• Non-conforming structures require a Use Permit
for expansions if the non-conforming elements
are to remain
o new additions must meet zoning,
o modifications to non-conforming elements cannot
intensify/expand the non-conformity
• Non-conforming porch is proposed to be rebuilt in
the same configuration (same footprint and
envelope).
EXISTING SITE PLAN
6709 YOUNT ST – Non-conforming Use Permit
• Non-conforming porch is
proposed to be rebuilt in the
same configuration (same
footprint and envelope).
6709 YOUNT ST – Non-conforming Use Permit
• Demolish 350 SF at rear of structure
• Addition of 490 SF at rear/sides (net increase of 120 SF to 999 SF total.
• New addition within setbacks
• Additions to match existing structure's materials/colors 6709 YOUNT ST – Design Review
PROPOSED ADDITIONS
6709 YOUNT ST – Design Review
6709 YOUNT ST – Use Permit/Design Review
• Although the existing porch is nonconforming, it is a key element in the Old Town Historic district character as well as
Design Guidelines.
• Use Permit would allow the additions to
the structure, as well as the reconstruction of
the porch to resolve deterioration (structural
and building) issues with porch.
Recommendation
1) Hold a Public Hearing
2) Adopt Resolution 25-4370:
Approving the Design Review and Use Permit
applications, and Finding the Project Exempt under
CEQA Sections 15301, 15303, 15304, and
15061(b)3 exemption, with the following key
condition:
• Front porch shall be rebuilt within the same footprint and building envelope as the current porch