HomeMy WebLinkAboutCED Hillside Single Family Home PPT287 Mountain View Avenue
City Council Meeting –April 7, 2025
Purpose of the Hearing
New 2,437-square foot single-family home and two-car garage on irregular hillside lot. Three exceptions to the property development standards are being requested to accommodate the new residence:
•Reduced front setback
•Reduced garage setback
•Reduction of one guest parking space
Pursuant to SRMC Section 14.12.040, exceptions may be granted by the City Council with recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Recommendation from Staff
It is recommended that the City Council:
1.Convene a public hearing.
2.Discuss the Staff report,testimony and ask questions of the
Staff,Applicant,as needed.
3.Adopt the Resolution to Approve the Project,with
modifications
Requested Entitlements
•Major Environmental and Design Review (SRMC 14.25)
•Exception for projects in the Hillside Overlay (SRMC 14.12)
Site and Setting
Address:287 Mountain View Avenue
Neighborhood:Dominican/Black Canyon
Property Size: 12,200 SF
Average Slope: 45.64%
Zoning District:R10 –Single-Family Residential
General Plan:Low Density Residential (LDR)
Site Plan
Site Plan/First Floor Plan
Zoning Consistency –R10
SRMC Section 14.04.030 Required Proposed
Minimum lot area (sq. ft.)10,000 12,220 (existing)
Minimum lot width (ft.)75 62.44 (approximate)
Minimum yards
Front (ft.)20 10
Side (ft.)10 10
Street Side (ft.)10 N/A
Rear (ft.)10 133
Garage Setback (ft.)20 16-29 (approximate)
Maximum height of structure (ft.)30 23
Maximum lot coverage 40%22% (2,712 sf)
Maximum upper story floor area 75% of lot coverage 20% (978 sf)
Zoning Consistency -H
SRMC Section 14.12.030 Required Proposed
A. Building Stepback
20 ft. height limit measured from
existing grade within all areas within
15 ft. of the maximum building
envelope limit
20 ft. maximum
B. Setbacks
Front (ft.)20 10
Side (ft.)10 10
Rear (ft.)10 133
C. Natural State 70.64%54%
D. Gross Building SQ FT 3,722 sq. ft.2437.65 sq. ft.
F. Parking Requirements
Covered 2 2
Uncovered (Guest)2 1 (one reduced)
Renderings
Staff recommends that Condition No.16 of the Resolution be
modified to the following:
A minor temporary encroachment permit is required from the Department of Public Works prior to conducting any work within or any time the Public Right-of-Way (ROW) is restricted. This includes placing debris boxes, material delivery/storage, and or contractor vehicle parking that limits emergency vehicle access within the ROW. The submitted information for the encroachment permit shall include the construction management details on the proposed location and duration of debris boxes, material delivery/storage, and contractor vehicle parking. Encroachment permits can be applied for online on the city of San Rafael website: https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/encroachment-permits/
Staff Recommendation
Adopt the Resolution to Approve a Major Environmental and Design Review (ED24-001) and Exception (EX24-003) to Specified Hillside Development Standards for a New Single-Family Residence on a Hillside Lot with a Reduced Front Yard Setback, a Decreased Setback from the Garage, and a Reduction of One Required Off-Street Guest Parking Space at 287 Mountain View Avenue; APN 015-073-10, with the modifications presented by staff
