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HomeMy WebLinkAbout87-071 Raether Fence Variance - Appeal TO: FROM: SUBJECT: GENERAL INFORMATION: CITY OF DUBLIN PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: July 6, 1987 Planning Commission Planning Staff~ ~ Appeal of the Zon1ng Administrator's action approving PA 87-071 Raether Fence Variance, 7634 Turquoise Street. PROJECT: APPLICANTS/OWNERS: PROPERTY AND ZONING: SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING: Appeal of the Zoning Administrator's June 16, 1987, action approving PA 87-071 - Raether Fence Height Variance application, a request for approval to construct a fence/elevated deck structure which varies from the allowed maximum fence height (Section 8-60.55 of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance). The Applicants are requesting approval to establish two 9'~ length sections of solid wooden fencing with a maximum height of 5' - 4" atop an elevated deck with a maximum height of 4' - 8" elevated deck, creating a structure with a combined height of 10'. Approval is also requested for a 4' - 0" wooden picket fence atop the rear portion of the proposed deck, creating a structure with a combined height of 8' - 8". Cameron & Jacqu1ine Raether 7634 Turquoise Street Dublin, CA 94568 7634 Turquoise Street PD, Planned Development District (APN 941-2769-02) North & East: PD, Planned Development District - Existing Single Family Residential Uses South: PD, Planned Development District - Neighborhood Mini-Park (under construction) West: U, Unzoned - Southern Pacific Railroad Right-of-Way (Vacant) and Alameda County Flood Control & Water Conservation District Zone 7 Flood Control Channel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - -- - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - ---- ITEM NO. ~ COPIES TO: Applicants/Owners Appellant File PA 87-071 APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: Section 8-60.55 (Fence Height Limitations) of the City Zoning Ordinance establishes 6 feet as the maximum permitted height for fences, walls and hedges along the side and rear property lines in a residential district. Section 8-60.57 (Measurement of Height) establishes that the height of a fence, wall or hedge shall be measured upward from the ground level beneath it; provided that where any fence, hedge, or wall in a required yard or along a Lot Line rises directly above or is parallel to and within six (6) feet of the supporting portion of a retaining wall, one-half the supporting height of the retaining wall shall be deducted from the permitted height and the remainder measured upward from the level of the ground fill on the higher side. Section 8-93.0 (Variance) indicates that the strict terms of the Zoning Ordinance may be varied in specific cases upon affirmative findings of fact upon each of these three requirements: a) That there are special circumstances including size, shape, topo- graphy, location or surroundings, applicable to the property in the vicinity under the identical zoning classification. b) That the granting of the application will not constitute a grant of special privileges inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties in the vicinity and zone. c) That the granting of the application will not be detrimental to persons or property in the neighborhood or to the public welfare. Section 8-93.1 - .4 establishes the procedures, required action and effective date for granting or denying a Variance, and indicates the granting of a Variance shall be subject to conditions, limitations and guarantees. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: Categorically Exempt NOTIFICATION: Public Notice of the July 6, 1987, hearing was published in The Herald, mailed to adjacent property owners and posted in public buildings. BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS: The Applicants propose the construction of an elevated deck structure with the two end sections (each 9'~ depth) enclosed with solid wooden fencing with a maximum height of 5' - 4". This fencing is proposed to be established atop a decking with a maximum height of 4' - 8", creating a structure with a combined height of 10' - 0". The Applicants also propose to create a 4' - 0" wooden picket fence atop the rear of the elevated deck, creating a 57'~ length section of decking/fencing structure with a combined height of 8' - 8". The Applicants' Written Statement indicates that the structure's proposed height is desired at the corners of the deck to provide privacy to the residential property to the north. In order for the Applicants to complete the structure as planned, a Fence Height Variance must be granted. Prior to granting the Variance, three mandatory findings of fact must be made. These findings state: 1) that there are special circumstances relating to physical characteristics (such as lot size, shape, and topography) which would deprive the property owner of privileges enjoyed by others in the identical zoning district, 2) that the granting of the Variance does not constitute a grant of special privileges, and 3) that the Variance will not be detrimental to the neighborhood. Staff's review of the Variance request revealed special circumstances related to the physical features of the site (backs up to the Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way and has a 4-foot ~ slope drop-off at the rear property line) which would appear to warrant granting some form of a Fence Height Variance. -2- If the proposed fence was constructed atop a deck established above a retaining wall (rather than above an elevated deck) the Zoning Ordinance would allow the combined height of that structure to be approximately 8' - 4" (assessing only one half of the retaining wall's height against the overall height of the structure). Following that lead, Staff recommended conceptual approval of the Applicant's request, but recommended the design be modified as generally shown in the Staff Study of June, 1987 (see Attachment 4). The Staff Study recommended that the maximum of the combined structure be limited to 8' - 8", and that the fencing established atop the deck not exceed a maximum height of 4' - 0". This approach was recommended as it was felt it would be generally consistent with the intent of Section 8-60.57 (Measurement of Height) while also yielding a more sensitive architectural "closure" at the corners of the proposed structure. Staff also recommended a redwood lattice finish be required to allow partial screening of the bottom of the structure. In as much as there are special circumstances related to this property which would appear to deprive the property of privileges enjoyed by other property in the vicinity, Staff recommended the Zoning Administrator conditionally approve the Fence Height Variance request, modified to substantially conform with the June, 1987, Staff Study. On June 16, 1987, the Zoning Administrator held a public hearing to consider the Fence Height Variance application. After receiving testimony from Staff and the Applicants, the Zoning Administrator conditionally approved the Applicants' Variance request, restricting the height of the fence above the deck at the northwest corner of the property to a maximum height of 4' - 0", with a total combined deck/fence height not to exceed 8' - 8". The Applicant's neighbors subsequently filed an appeal of the Zoning Administrator's action (see Attachment #9). Within the appeal letter, the neighbors indicated their desire to have a 6' high fence carried out along the side property boundary to the edge of the deck to provide more privacy. The Applicant also filed an appeal of the Zoning Administrator's action (see Attachment #10), citing his desire for architectural continuity and the ability to block the view of the Southern Pacific Railroad trestle as the additional reasons for the requested extra fence height for the one portion of the deck/fence structure. Staff recommends the Planning Commission reaffirm the Zoning Admini- strator's action on the request, conditionally approving the application, but limiting the height of the fence at the edge of the deck to a maximum height of 4'. Approving the appeal (i.e., allowing a deck/fence structure with a combined height of 10') will set an inappropriate precedent which may impact future similar requests. RECOMMENDATION: FORMAT: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Open public hearing. Hear Staff presentation. Hear Applicants and public presentations. Close public hearing. Adopt Resolution approving Variance request. ACTION: Staff recommends the Planning Commission adopt the attached Draft Resolution approving PA 87-071 Raether Fence Height Variance. -3- ATTACHMENT: Exhibit A: Draft Resolution Approving Fence Height Variance Request PA 87-071 Exhibit B: Fence Height Variance Submittals Background Attachment: 1. Zoning Map 2. Applicants' Written Statement 3. Site Photos and Photo Key Map 4. Staff Study - June, 1987 5. June 16, 1987, Zoning Administrator Staff Report (without attachments) 6. Minutes from June 16, 1987, Zoning Administrator Meeting 7. Zoning Administrator Resolution No.4 - 87 8. Letter of June 17, 1987, from Applicant indicating Proposed Trellis/Fence Details 9. Appeal Letter of June 17, 1987, from Gary J. and Steven A. Gessler 10. Appeal Letter of June 18, 1987, from Cameron A. and Jacqu1ine Raether 11. Notice of Appeal -4- RESOLUTION NO. 87 - A RESOLUTION OF THE DUBLIN PLANNING COMMISSION UPHOLDING THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S ACTION APPROVING PA 87-071 RAETHER FENCE HEIGHT VARIANCE REQUEST TO ALLOW A REARYARD/SIDEYARD FENCE TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE FENCE HEIGHT LIMITATIONS AT 7634 TURQUOISE STREET WHEREAS, Cameron and Jacqu1ine Raether have filed a Fence Height Variance application requesting approval to vary from Section 8-60.55 of the City's Zoning Ordinance to allow use of a 8' - 4" to 10' - 0" fence height along portions of the sideyard and rearyard property lines at 7634 Turquoise Street; and WHEREAS, the application has been reviewed in accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act and has been found to be categorically exempt; and WHEREAS, the Zoning Administrator held a public hearing on said application on June 16, 1987; and WHEREAS, proper notice of said public hearing was given in all respects as required by law; and WHEREAS, a Staff Report was submitted recommending conditional approval of the Fence Height Variance application, modifying the design of the proposed structure as generally depicted in the Staff Study of June, 1987; and WHEREAS, after hearing and considering all said reports, recommenda- tions and testimony, the Zoning Administrator conditionally approved the Fence Height Variance request; and WHEREAS, on June 17, 1987, Gary J. and Steven A. Gessler, neighbor- ing property owners to the subject property, filed an appeal of the Zoning Administrator's action; and WHEREAS, on June 18, 1987, the Applicants also filed an appeal of the Zoning Administrator's action; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on said appeal on July 6, 1987, and WHEREAS, proper notice of said public hearing was given in all respects as required by law; and WHEREAS, a Staff Report was submitted recommending that the Planning Commission uphold the Zoning Administrator's action and conditionally approve the Fence Height Variance application; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission heard and considered all said reports, recommendations and testimony as hereinabove set forth; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission does hereby find that: A) There are special circumstances, including topography and location, applicable to the property which would deprive the property of privileges enjoyed by other property in the vicinity under the identical zoning classification, in that the the lot at 7634 Turquoise Street backs up to the Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way and has a 4-foot ~ drop along the length of the rear property line, making the lot non-commensurate with other lots in the immediate vicinity and same zoning district. -1- B) The granting of the Fence Height Variance application will not constitute a grant of special privileges inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties in the vicinity and zone, in that special circumstances exist which warrant granting the Fence Height Variance. The granting of this Variance request will not constitute a special privilege in that the approval will establish parity between the subject property and similar properties in terms of the privacy yielded by side- and rearyard fencing. C) The granting of this Fence Height Variance application will not be detrimental to persons or property in the neighborhood or to the public welfare. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE Planning Commission does hereby uphold the Zoning Administrator's action to conditionally approve PA 87-071 Raether Fence Height Variance application as generally depicted by materials from the July 6, 1987, Planning Commission Report, labeled Exhibit Band Attachments #2 and #8, as modified to substantially conform with the Staff Study of June, 1987 (Attachment 4 of the referenced Report), on file with the Dublin Planning Department and subject to the following Conditions: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: Unless stated otherwise, all Conditions of Approval shall be complied with prior to issuance of a building permit or establishment of proposed land use activity, and shall be sub;ect to Planning Department review and approval. 1. This approval is for construction of a fence/deck structure with a combined height not to exceed 8' - 8", and with the height of the proposed fencing (measured above the deck surface) not to exceed 4' - 0". The design of the fence/deck structure shall be substantially consistent with the Staff Study of June, 1987. The design and materials used to enclose the bottom of the elevated deck along the north and west portions of the deck may be altered from the Staff Study if approved by the Planning Director. 2. Building permits for the fence/deck structure shall be secured and construction commenced within six months after approval of this permit or said approval shall be void. 3. This permit shall be revocable for cause in accordance with Section 8-90.3 of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of July, 1987. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Planning Commission Chairperson ATTEST: Planning Director -2- ~ "'I/W ~~,;~t iI. ,r. "'.i' . " "- . 1 I I I I IO~~~I .. I t ... ~ .1 I 1 1 .. .. I I I" , '- ,. , . :) . .'\-~ 10",,- . , ~~ \c.~o~... , ) " i' ~ Q " -:.,. S,' ~"w. w? " ./ .' .~~ ~"'-W4 ~ \-C~~.()tI.)'-'~; ~~~~~'- . I .~I ~ I f \1 \ /19 cs::r t"t-<. . , . I .1 I J :I . 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Section 8-93.0 (Variance) indicates that the strict terms of the Zoning Ordinance may be varied in specific cases upon af~irmative findings of fact upon each of these three requir~ments: a) That there are special circumstances including size, shape, topo- graphy, location or surroundings, applicable to the property in the vicinity under the identical zoning classification. b) That the granting of the application will not constitute a grant of special privileges inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties in the vicinity and ,zone, c) That the granting of the application will not be detrimental to persons or property in the neighborhood or to the public welfare, Section 8-93.1 - .4 establishes the procedures, required action and effective date for granting or denying a Variance, and indicates the granting of a Variance shall be subject to conditions, limitations and guarantees, ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: Categorically Exempt NOTIFICATION: Public Notice of the June 16, 1987, hearing was published in The Herald, mailed to adjacent property owners and posted in public buildings, ANALYSIS: The Applicants propose the construction of an elevated deck structure with the two end sections (each 9'~ depth) enclosed with solid wooden fencing with a maximum height of 5' - 4". This fencing is proposed to be established atop a decking with a maximum height of 4' - 8", creating a structure with a combined height of 10' - 0", The Applicants also propose to create a 4' - 0" wooden picket fence atop the rear of the elevated deck, creating a 57'~ length section of decking/fencing structure with a combined height of 8' - 8". The Applicants' Written Statement indicates that the structure's proposed height is desired at the corners of the deck to provide privacy to the residential property to the north, In order for the Applicants to complete the structure as planned, a Fence Height Variance must be granted. Prior to granting the Variance, three mandatory findings of fact must be made, These findings state: 1) that there are special circumstances relating to physical characteristics (such as lot size, shape, and topography) which would deprive the property owner of privileges enjoyed by others in the identical zoning district, 2) that the granting of the Variance does not constitute a grant of special privileges, and 3) that the Variance will not be detrimental to the neighborhood. A review of the Variance request reveals there are special circumstances related to the physical features of the site (backs up to the Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way and has a 4-foot ~ slope drop-off at the rear property line) which would warrant granting some form of a Fence Height Variance. If the proposed fence was constructed atop a deck established above a retaining wall (rather than above an elevated deck) the Zoning Ordinance would allow the combined height of that structure to be approximately 8' - 4" (assessing only one half of the retaining wall's height against the overall height of the structure). Following that lead, Staff recommends conceptual approval of the Applicant's request, but recommends the design be modified as generally shown in the Staff Study of June, 1987 (see Attachment 4). The Staff Study recommended that the maximum of the combined structure be limited to 8' - 8", and that the fencing established atop the deck not exceedta maximum height of 4' - 0". This approach would be generally consistent with the intent of Section 8-60,57 (Measurement of Height) while also yielding a more sensitive architectural "closure" at the corners of the proposed structure. Staff recommends a redwood lattice finish be required to allow partial screening of the bottom of the structure. -2-- G[ co. .._...:~. In as much as there are special circumstances related to this property which would deprive the property of privileges enjoyed by other property in the vicinity, Staff recommends conditional approval of the Fence Height Variance request, modified to substantially conform with the June, 1987, Staff Study. ~', RECOMMENDATION: FORMAT: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Open public hearing, Hear Staff presentation. Hear Applicants and public presentations. Close public hearing, Adopt Resolution approving Variance request. ACTION: Staff recommends the Zoning Administrator adopt the attached Draft Resolution approving PA 87-071 Raether Fence Height Variance. ATTACHMENT: Exhibit A: Draft Resolution Approving Fence Height Variance Request PA 87 -071 Exhibit B: Fence Height Variance Submittals Background Attachment: 1. Zoning Map 2. Applicants' Written Statement 3. Site Photos and Photo Key Map 4. Staff Study - June, 1987 , -3-' , ,/ ( ( the City Council's previously established position regarding private structures in the City right-of-way, it would appear unlikely that an encroachment permit would be granted for this request, ~ Mr, Tong closed t~~Ub1iC hearing, Mr, Tong stated that ~,three findings"~hich must be Variance request could be"inade as follows: ,1Iil)J1.>." ~.!T~to.._ -.df:~.f~' .i:"^-'"'\.. -,.wi~" that there are special circ~stances re1ated'to physical features of the lot, (the lot configuration of the subject lot'~fr~ates a unique angle as it relates to the adj oining key tot) , ,.t.iJ7 ,... ~'-"~ , '^'l, <<Jl~9 ~~~~n~~;,v:~~ance would serv,:(;~~~~parity with properties in the that the Variance would not be detrimental to the neighborhood. ,/:":\\... Mr, Tong stated that since ".th~j required findi~is, could be made to warrant granting this Variance application, he was therefore Conditionally approving the Variance with the adjustment noted to Condition #3. ;'./ ,,,(,~,,, order to grant the 1) 2) 3) " /' 1,'\',.,." APPROVING PA,87-057 EXCEED THE J, <~i;y ," .;1' -,:;;'~" RESOLUTION NO, 3 - 87 SWENSON FENCE HEIGHT VARIANCE REQUEST TO ALLOW A FENCE TO FENCE HEIGHT LIMITATION AT 7673 TURQUOISE STREET * * * * SUBJECT:,::-:"., ., PA 87-071 Raeth'er Fence Variance, 7634 Turquoise Street, '---'.4.....c-~-......._...<i!l:::;n{~ '\ Mr, Tong opened the public hearing and called for the Staff Report. Mr, Gailey advised that the Applicants propose the construction of an elevated deck structure with the two end sections (each 9'~ depth) enclosed with solid wooden fencing with a maximum height of 5' - 4", He indicated that the 'fencing was proposed to be established atop a decking with a maximum height of 4' - 8", creating a structure with a combined height of 10' - 0". He advised that the Applicants also propose to create a 4' - 0" wooden picket fence atop the rear of the elevated deck, creating a 57'~ length section of decking/fencing structure with a combined height of 8' - 8". Mr, Gailey advised that a review of the Variance request revealed that there are special circumstances related to the physical features of the site (backs up to the Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way and has a 4-foot ~ slope drop-off at the rear property line) which would warrant granting some form of a Fence Height Variance, Mr, Gailey advised tha~ Staff was recommending conceptual approval of the Applicant's request, but recommended the design be modified as generally shown in the Staff Study of June, 1987, That Staff Study recommended that the maximum height of the combined structure be limited to 8' - 8", and that the fencing established atop the deck not exceed a maximum height of 4' - 0". Mr. Gailey also recommended a redwood lattice finish be required to allow partial screening of the bottom of the structure. Regular Meeting ZAM-2 June 16, 1987 ~ A TT ACHMENI. ....~... ,A/Allo/tf , prA ~tt:.?t'e;, . . ~ ,,. -'_,\:I,'C}:.w. --;-;~.",i(''1l,''.~-.'.i>ll,. ",' ,"'ic' -'_'~'-" \'.. ,.'..'__'.;~...;oa... ........__.<4. ~J 'rJ"""'~'''''''''-~-~~'''--'' '''''''",,", ~,.,.. -,,'. ~~.~----,--- ,~ _ '. ,;c/ , : (\ 'r Mr, Raether, Applicant, indicated that the structure's proposed height was desired at the corners of the deck to provide privacy to the residential property to the north, Various design changes were discussed to address the differences between the Applicant's submittal and the Staff recommendation. The discussion concluded with an agreement to allow an alternate choice of materials at the bottom of the elevated deck and to conform to the height limitations recommended by Staff, Mr. Tong closed the public hearing, Mr, Tong stated that the three findings which must be met in order to grant the Variance request could be made as follows: 1) that there are the special circumstances related to physical features of the lot (in that the lot backs up to the Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way and has a 4-foot ~ drop along the length of the rear property line), 2) that the Variance would serve to grant parity with properties in the vicinity, and 3) that the Variance would not be detrimental to the neighborhood. Mr. Tong stated that since the required findings could be made to warrant granting this Variance application, he was therefore conditionally approving the Variance with the adjustment to Condition #1 to allow an alternate design/material for the area below the deck. RESOLUTION NO. 4 - 87 APPROVING PA 87-071 RAETHER FENCE HEIGHT VARIANCE REQUEST TO ALLOW A REARYARD/SIDEYARD FENCE TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE FENCE HEIGHT LIMITATIONS AT 7634 TURQUOISE STREET * * * * ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 a,m, :.i:/P- Regular Meeting ZAM-3 June 16, 1987 ." -,-, .... .""--~ ....--,..... "', --."..~.-... f , "-,: - ~;., ct, . , , c' . ',~,; ~ y '..'" '-L,.: :\) :f-", .I '.~ >1 _iJ.:it.,~~:~~,'~i ~&~~li.titB.:~::';':~'";'~~;.:fl~i:S1.~;'~."-\:, ,_;;.~i.'~/f ,'~.~,' ",; ,':v. ;, 'I: ~ cD Ci RESOLUTION NO. 4 - 87 A RESOLUTION OF THE DUBLIN ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ APPROVING PA 87-071 RAETHER FENCE HEIGHT VARIANCE REQUEST TO ALLOW A REARYARD/SIDEYARD FENCE TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE FENCE HEIGHT LIMITATIONS AT 7634 TURQUOISE STREET WHEREAS, Cameron and Jacqu1ine Raether have filed a Fence Height Variance application requesting approval to vary from Section 8-60.55 of the City's Zoning Ordinance to allow use of a 8' - 4" to 10' - 0" fence height along portions of the sideyard and rearyard property lines at 7634 Turquoise Street; and WHEREAS, the application has been reviewed in accordance with the "provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act and has been found to be categorically exempt; and WHEREAS, the Zoning Administrator held a public hearing on said application on June 16, 1987; and WHEREAS, proper notice of said public hearing was given in all respects as required by law; and WHEREAS, a Staff Report was submitted recommending conditional approval of the Fence Height Variance application, modifying the design of the proposed structure as generally depicted in the Staff Study of June, 1987; and WHEREAS, the Zoning Administrator heard and considered all said reports, recommendations and testimony as hereinabove set forth; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Zoning Administrator does hereby find that: A) There are special circumstances, including topography and location, applicable to the property which would deprive the property of privileges enjoyed by other property in the vicinity under the identical zoning classification, in that the the lot at 7634 Turquoise Street backs up to the Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way and has a 4-foot ~ drop along the length of the rear property line, making the lot non-commensurate with other lots in the immediate vicinity and same zoning district, B) The granting of the Fence Height Variance application will not constitute a grant of special privileges inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties in the vicinity and zone, in that special circumstances exist which warrant granting the Fence Height Variance. The granting of this Variance request will not constitute a special privilege in that the approval will establish parity between the subject property and similar properties in terms of the privacy yielded by side- and rearyard fencing. C) The granting of this Fence Height Variance application will not be detrimental to persons or property in the neighborhood or to the public welfare. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE Zoning Administrator does hereby conditionally approve PA 87-071 Raether Fence Height Variance application as generally depicted by materials from the June 16, 1987, Zoning Administrator Report, labeled Exhibit B and Attachment 2, as modified to substantially conform with the Staff Study of June, 1987 (Attachment 4 of the referenced Report), on 'file with the Dublin Planning Department and subject to the following Conditions: ATTACHME T 1 _ (;-1-.. ~l ft aT . .' .'.. . '.' \. : ~,' .' ,.. ,l~ ~.-' , "".';~'~';":~ ,'\'i'~1';" t~:,"~..~:,A@.,..~.; ;,:,1()10:~:'1 " ""t~>;~.~~>if~~;:' ':~., ' . .... ~\" ...:,~,,_..!.#.i1.,,~o ."::: ~...__~;.~..~t."'.~J~::.Ji..'....."'4"~~h.>..'"...>_:<tr>'~.~,.. '. ':.,'''~" 1."...~<l.U,;.a.t;..>,_\:,,,....:.,,..,,,, 'I,:' "f' co C;' CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: Unless stated otherwise, all Conditions of Approval shall be complied with prior to issuance of a buildin~ permit or~stablishment of proposed land use activity, and shall be sub1ect to P1annin~ Department review and approval. 1, This approval is for construction of a fence/deck structure with a combined height not to exceed 8' - 8", and with the height of the proposed fencing (measured above the deck surface) not to exceed 4' - 0". The design of the fence/deck structure shall be substantially consistent with the Staff Study of June, 1987. The design and materials used to enclose the bottom of the elevated deck along the north and west portions of the deck may be altered from the Staff Study if approved by the Planning Director, 2, Building permits for the fence/deck structure shall be secured and construction commenced within six months after approval of this permit or said approval shall be void~ 3, This permit shall be revocable for cause in accordance with Section 8-90,3 of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance, PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of June, 1987, ~~or '\ .', \. ;.. ~ '-, G',;~0g';{:t:,!:~>c'" f""...,w;a:NJiJ l":', " ~ I' i "'i.- JJA':.;!'''',';:: :" ,.::;:; .... ':f':,:"f'~::::': '.~, 0.,' .' ,::.,'~, ".'.~ . . ~ . ,. :-. \'.',', ,.....---- -.- .......- -:..,.~~ ,,~-~.._; . ,-J':,......~.,..u.:..r... _.1..;.0... .1....-. ~ ' " ~ . 1- ;J. :.I ~r ~J r-f , ~ v. ' 1; \J. lit t-- .~f o~ 0 :t ~ III ~ . . 1 . r -J. rI-J ....... $1'1 ~ s:o .t. - fJ '0 *0 'to ~ - ~ ,. 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PlAJI!['o!JNG June 17, 1987 ci ty of Dublin P.O, Box 2340 Dublin, CA 94568 Attn: Mr. L. L. Tong, Planning Director Subject: PA 87-071 Raether Fence Variance Gentlemen: In accordance with Public Hearings on June 16, 1987, please find the revised plan reflecting a tapered fence on the north and south wing walls. The plan also includes a redwood lattice cover over a solid enclosed area under the deck. The existing Permit' #87 345 was reviewed with MI\, White (Dublin Building Inspection) and was found acceptable for a 4'0" high fence in lieu of a 6' 0" high fence on top of the proposed deck. If you require any further information, please contact me at (415) 891-2865, ---- CAM: j g ~ ATTA"~~~~""NT 8 ',:, , '-:.' t, y~ ~',~;.!:~_~'1 -~ ",Ui ~hit ~ Ap,I;te",."j Le~ ,f 6-1'-'" . . ( '~ ,"to ~ - }...# it " -' ':--. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ .IJ) "J a III Jl "," 9.1> .) r "0 0.".,0 . -~ '<, .,;~ ~ -1- .P~ i I~ , - ~ t '0 ~ I '" -- .,. " ~ ~. . ( ,(l. .11.., I :1~ ,~fJ I I 0 l'e I I ( II 1 o 1- .I ~1 'J. 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Tong, Planning Director Subject: PA 87-071 Raether Fence Variance Gentlemen: In accordance with the appeal procedure for variances, we are filing this appeal to allow the proposed fence (north wing wall) to remain at 6'-0" off the deck as originally proposed for the following reasons: 1. As the property owners directly north of the proposed area, a 4'0" fence does not provide the same privacy a 6'0" fence would allow. 2. A 6'0" fence on the deck would allow a consistent extension of the existing wall that seperates our property. 3. The difference of 2'0" in height does not create an un- desirable obstruction, in fact, it shields the abandoned railroad trestle south of the project area. Unfortunately, working days and late night shifts would not allow us to attend the public hearing. Please consider our concerns and wishes before the final decision. veflJl1f2 G~ f ~s'sler 7652 Turquoise St. Dublin, CA 94568 ~!JJAA/~ Steven A. ~:essler 7652 Turquoise St., Dublin, CA 94568 CC: Cameron & Jacquline Raether 7634 Turquoise St., Dublin, CA 94568 1 /\ ATTACfJ"ENT I'J . 'i~Hi.i-Z- 6"tsSltr* 6,/1,IlAt-I/dtr ','-. I \ \ \ " ]- i" F , RECEIVED JUt'l f) f) '1~?7 IJ IJ .... .... ) June 18, 1987 DUBliN HANflJ1NG City of Dublin P.O. Box 2340 Dublin, CA 94568 Atten: Mr, L. L. Tong, Planning Director Subject: PA 87-071 Raether Fence Variance Gentlemen: Having received a copy of Gary and Steven Gressler's appeal for the north wing wall, we would like to appeal the south wing wall of the project area for the following reasons: 1. If a north wing wall is approved at 6'-0", it would be more architecturally consistent to have both wing walls at the same height. 2. A south wing wall at 6'-0" would also help shield the eyesore trestle south of the property. 3. The picket fence on the rear of the deck can taper from a 6'-0" to 4'-0" height allowing for a pleasing design, 4. The addition of lattice under the deck area will provide a clear distinction that the deck and fence are two separate structures. 5. For the most part, the south wing wall is contained with in the back yard, connecting at the rear property line at the west end of the deck. 6. The deck was not built to take advantage of a view, but rather better utilization of our hillside property. We respectfully request you take these points into considera- tion prior to final approval. CC: Gary & Steve Gressler 7652 Turquoise St., Dublin, CA 94568 If) A TT ACI'~MENT /0 t.eHtv~ liter '.lIf1 Development Services. P.O. Box 2340 Dublin, CA 94568 CITY OF DUBLIN ( Planning/Zoning 829-4916 Building & Safety 829-0822 Engineering/Public Works 829-4927 r NOTICE OF APPEAL Re. Planning Application #: ~ June 22. 1987 PA 87-071 Raether Fence Variance Finance Control #: H/A Project/Site Address: 7634 Turquoise Street Assessor Parcel Number(s): 941-2769-2 Applicants/Owners: Cameron & Jacqu1ine Raether 7634 Turquoise Street Dublin, CA 94568 Dear Applicant: The decision of the Zoning Administrator on June 16, 1987, regarding the above referenced Planning Application has been appealed. The appeal of your project will be taken up by the Planning Commission in the near future. You will be notified in advance of the date and location of the hearing. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact this Office at 829-4916. :T~ Laurence L. Tong~ ~ Planning Director LLT/KJG/ao cc: Appellants 1\ ~...~~:tM~:f"ci;:.it~'~~~J.Yl:~~~;7~~~:':';:~:1~~:72:~:7 ',~0:''':''~~:-:''~' ,-- ':-'-~-::-:'--_:.: '~._~-.: ~.:-~:'C~:'~~.;"';~:{':--~~':~~~~-:~:~:'~:~'__'!.z..r.::.-r'.'7':~~ "::::?~~':,~~~"'~~.:~:'S~:'~~~,~a~~T':;~ ATTACHMENT II ,Jilt" 0 f A Pf'.Iwl