pages: CityCouncil/2005-01-04.pdf, 7
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CityCouncil | 2005-01-04 | 7 | separation because there is a small addition at the rear of the house which might result in less than a 5-foot separation; a smaller detached garage might require a modest variance. Mayor Johnson inquired what was the square footage of the garage, to which the Supervising Planner responded approximately 300 square feet. Mayor Johnson inquired what was the square footage of a typical garage, to which the Supervising Planner responded a one-car garage would be approximately 200 square feet. Mayor Johnson inquired why the garage was larger than a typical garage, to which the Supervising Planner responded that the residents wanted storage. Mayor Johnson inquired when the original garage was demolished, to which the Supervising Planner responded possibly a few years ago. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether there was a deck variance involved. The Supervising Planner responded that the deck required a variance because it is 28 inches from the grade decks 12 inches from the grade or less are allowed to encroach into yards decks between 12 and 30 inches require a -foot separation from the side and rear property line; there is an opportunity to modify the deck by either reducing the height, which would result in a deck that is not level with the house, or by reducing the size of the deck to provide the required set back. Mayor Johnson inquired whether there was a height limit on backyard fences, to which the Supervising Planner responded the limit is 6 feet for a solid fence and 8 feet for a fence with 2 feet of lattice on top. Mayor Johnson inquired whether there was an 11-foot fence in the yard, to which the Supervising Planner responded that staff is not clear who owns the fences that surround the property. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the fence issue would be pursued regardless of tonight's decision, to which the Supervising Planner responded in the affirmative. Mayor Johnson opened the Public Hearing. Proponents (In favor of appeal) : Fred Hogenboom, Alameda, and Ursula Hogenboom, Alameda. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 7 January 4, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-01-04.pdf |