Resolution 12354CITY OF ALAMEDA RESOLUTION NO. 12354
DENYING THE BLUMBERG APPEAL AND SUSTAINING THE PLANNING BOARD
APPROVAL OF THE DESIGN REVIEW, DR-92-146, AT 1526 FOUNTAIN STREET
WHEREAS, an application was made on July 27, 1992 by George
Soskin requesting Design Review approval to allow the addition of
a studio, bathroom, and family room and the remodeling of two
bathrooms and a kitchen; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board held a public hearing on this
application on October 12, 1992 and examined pertinent maps,
drawings, and documents; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board made the following findings:
1. The proposal is Categorically Exempt under CEQA
Guidelines, Section 15301(e) - Additions to Existing
Structures.
2. The existing single family dwelling with the proposed
additions is consistent with the General Plan designation
of Low Density Residential.
3. The site and elevation plans comply with the development
standards for an R-1 District of the Zoning Ordinance.
4. As conditioned, the project will have no significant
detriment to persons or property in the vicinity.
5 As conditioned, no adverse effects on light, air,
privacy, shading, or view blockage would occur on
adjoining properties.
6. As conditioned, the project is compatible with its site,
any adjacent or neighboring buildings or surroundings and
promote harmonious transitions in scale and character in
areas between different designated land uses.
7. As conditioned, the project will be consistent with the
City's Design Review Guidelines.
WHEREAS, on October 12, 1992 the Planning Board of the City of
Alameda conditionally approved Design Review, DR-92-146.
WHEREAS, an appeal was filed by, the owners of the adjoining
property, at 1530 Fountain Street on October 22, 1992, listing the
following issues:
1. "Demolition, rebuilding, and extension will be a
detriment to persons and property in the vicinity due to
the close proximity of the houses (there is an overhang
distance of only 4 feet)."
2. "View blockage and privacy will be present due to large
addition on the property line. Board has not addressed
porch attachment to building."
3. "This project is much too complex for the area the
builder has to work in without affecting the surrounding
neighbors (24 feet in a 30 foot area)."
WHEREAS, the Council heard the appeal on this application on
December 1, 1992 and examined pertinent maps, drawings, and
documents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of
Alameda that said Council hereby concurs in the findings to approve
Design Review, DR-92-146.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council hereby denies the
appeal of DR-92-146 and affirms the decision of the Planning Board
to approve DR-92-146 subject to the conditions of the Planning
Board as set out below:
1. Plans approved for a Building Permit and all construction
pursuant to the Building Permit shall be substantially
consistent with the plans prepared by Raymond F.
Greenwood and George Soskin dated September 4, 1992,
consisting of 9 sheets, and marked Exhibit "A" in
Planning Department files, except as modified by the
following conditions of approval.
2. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant
shall amend the plans to remove the most easterly window
on the bottom floor of the north elevation (as hand
marked on page A-4 of the plans, submitted to the Alameda
City Planning Department, September 15, 1992).
3. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for the
proposed addition and remodeling, the applicant shall
record a deed restriction, first reviewed and found
acceptable by the Planning Director in consultation with
the City Attorney's office, declaring that the subject
residence at 1526 Fountain Street shall be limited to a
single family occupancy unless and until a second unit
use permit is approved pursuant to Section 30-4.1(c)(5).
4. This design review approval shall be vested within six
months of the date of approval. Vesting shall consist of
the issuance of a building permit for the development
approved herein. The applicant may request an extension
of this time period by submitting a written request and
any required fees prior to the expiration of the six
months.
I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution
was duly and regularly adopted and passed by the Council of the
City of Alameda in regular meeting assembled on the 1st day of
December , 1992, by the following vote to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTENTIONS: (0) None.
(3) CounciThembers Arnerich_,' Roth. and
Ptesident Withrow.
(2) Councilmembers Camicia and Lucas.
(0) None.
IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the
official seal of said City this 2nd day of December
Diane . Felsch, City Clerk
City of Alameda