1 00:00:00,191 --> 00:00:02,191 (people speaking indistinctly) 2 00:00:04,980 --> 00:00:06,510 - Good afternoon, everyone. 3 00:00:06,510 --> 00:00:11,910 It is Thursday, July 23rd at four o'clock. 4 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:14,100 I am Michael Cass, 5 00:00:14,100 --> 00:00:17,370 the Acting Community and Economic Development Director, 6 00:00:17,370 --> 00:00:18,973 and I will be serving 7 00:00:18,973 --> 00:00:22,573 as the Zoning Administrator this afternoon. 8 00:00:24,570 --> 00:00:29,130 I'd like to start by reading a civility statement, 9 00:00:29,130 --> 00:00:32,280 which is included at the beginning of the agenda. 10 00:00:32,280 --> 00:00:34,410 So as your appointed Governing Body, 11 00:00:34,410 --> 00:00:36,210 we will treat each other and the public 12 00:00:36,210 --> 00:00:38,790 with patience, civility, and courtesy 13 00:00:38,790 --> 00:00:40,500 as a model of the same behavior 14 00:00:40,500 --> 00:00:42,690 we wish to reflect in Martinez 15 00:00:42,690 --> 00:00:45,120 for the conduct of all city business 16 00:00:45,120 --> 00:00:47,120 and community participation. 17 00:00:47,460 --> 00:00:51,690 This includes respect for everyone's First Amendment Right 18 00:00:51,690 --> 00:00:53,850 to voice their opinion on matters 19 00:00:53,850 --> 00:00:56,640 within the City's subject matter jurisdiction, 20 00:00:56,640 --> 00:01:00,540 even if that opinion is different from our own. 21 00:01:00,540 --> 00:01:01,560 The decisions made 22 00:01:01,560 --> 00:01:04,200 will be for the benefit of the Martinez community 23 00:01:04,200 --> 00:01:07,200 and not for personal gain. 24 00:01:07,410 --> 00:01:09,690 I'd next like to go into public comment. 25 00:01:09,690 --> 00:01:11,100 This is for public comment 26 00:01:11,100 --> 00:01:14,460 for items that are not on today's agenda. 27 00:01:14,460 --> 00:01:17,160 Non-agenda public comment is limited to matters 28 00:01:17,160 --> 00:01:19,560 which are within the subject matter jurisdiction 29 00:01:19,560 --> 00:01:21,150 of the Zoning Administrator, 30 00:01:21,150 --> 00:01:22,830 and which are not action items 31 00:01:22,830 --> 00:01:25,200 listed elsewhere on the agenda. 32 00:01:25,200 --> 00:01:27,120 If you'd like to make a public comment, 33 00:01:27,120 --> 00:01:29,310 please use the Raise Your Hand feature 34 00:01:29,310 --> 00:01:32,910 at the bottom of the screen. 35 00:01:33,852 --> 00:01:35,852 Okay. 36 00:01:36,120 --> 00:01:37,920 Hearing none, we'll now move on 37 00:01:37,920 --> 00:01:41,100 to the first public hearing item, 38 00:01:41,100 --> 00:01:45,510 which is the Variance request for 9 West Hayward Court. 39 00:01:45,510 --> 00:01:48,930 Salmana, if I could please have a presentation. 40 00:01:48,930 --> 00:01:54,900 - Thank you, Michael. I'm just going to share my screen. 41 00:01:54,900 --> 00:01:56,550 All right. Good afternoon, everyone. 42 00:01:56,550 --> 00:01:59,490 Today I will be presenting a request for a Variance 43 00:01:59,490 --> 00:02:01,890 at 9 West Hayward Court. 44 00:02:05,700 --> 00:02:08,910 The project is located in the R-10 Zoning District, 45 00:02:08,910 --> 00:02:11,100 which is a single-family residential zoning district. 46 00:02:11,100 --> 00:02:14,100 The general plan designation is residential low. 47 00:02:14,100 --> 00:02:18,240 The lot size for this property is 8,000 square feet. 48 00:02:18,240 --> 00:02:19,380 And currently there is 49 00:02:19,380 --> 00:02:23,340 an existing single-family residence on the lot. 50 00:02:23,340 --> 00:02:28,140 This lot is surrounded by other single-family residences. 51 00:02:28,950 --> 00:02:32,670 This project initially came in as a Code Enforcement case, 52 00:02:32,670 --> 00:02:35,310 at which time staff identified that the fence did not comply 53 00:02:35,310 --> 00:02:38,880 with the Martinez Municipal Code fence height standards. 54 00:02:38,880 --> 00:02:40,650 The Applicant then submitted a request 55 00:02:40,650 --> 00:02:41,940 for retroactive Variance 56 00:02:41,940 --> 00:02:44,130 to allow a five-foot tall fence and gate 57 00:02:44,130 --> 00:02:47,220 within the front yard and public right-of-way. 58 00:02:47,220 --> 00:02:49,470 The gate connects to the existing six-foot fence 59 00:02:49,470 --> 00:02:50,940 along the side property line, 60 00:02:50,940 --> 00:02:53,310 and is comprised of a two-by-four mesh wire 61 00:02:53,310 --> 00:02:55,710 and black steel posts. 62 00:02:57,600 --> 00:02:59,670 Here's a picture of the gate. 63 00:02:59,670 --> 00:03:03,330 So the Martinez Municipal Code limits fence height 64 00:03:03,330 --> 00:03:04,650 to three feet, six inches 65 00:03:04,650 --> 00:03:08,100 within 50 feet of a street intersection, 66 00:03:08,100 --> 00:03:10,230 so within a required front yard. 67 00:03:10,230 --> 00:03:13,140 This fence was built also within the public right-of-way 68 00:03:13,140 --> 00:03:14,700 along the cul-de-sac line, 69 00:03:14,700 --> 00:03:17,700 which is about 13 feet, 6 inches 70 00:03:17,700 --> 00:03:18,960 past the front property line 71 00:03:18,960 --> 00:03:22,560 and is contiguous with the front yard. 72 00:03:22,560 --> 00:03:23,430 The general intent 73 00:03:23,430 --> 00:03:25,230 of a reduced fence height in the front yard 74 00:03:25,230 --> 00:03:28,200 is to preserve a clear sight-distance area. 75 00:03:28,200 --> 00:03:31,800 This fence only exceeds the maximum height by 1.5 feet, 76 00:03:31,800 --> 00:03:33,180 and the fence is see-through 77 00:03:33,180 --> 00:03:35,280 and does not obstruct visibility. 78 00:03:35,280 --> 00:03:37,470 The Applicant has cited the need for the fence 79 00:03:37,470 --> 00:03:42,270 to maintain privacy and security on their property. 80 00:03:44,580 --> 00:03:49,380 So the project was routed to engineering, building, 81 00:03:49,470 --> 00:03:51,470 the police department, 82 00:03:51,690 --> 00:03:55,500 and then Contra Costa County Fire District. 83 00:03:55,500 --> 00:03:57,870 The Engineering Division has no immediate concerns 84 00:03:57,870 --> 00:04:00,510 with the fence encroachment in the public right-of-way, 85 00:04:00,510 --> 00:04:03,810 and has requested a number of conditions of approval 86 00:04:03,810 --> 00:04:05,130 to ensure the fence does not interfere 87 00:04:05,130 --> 00:04:08,700 with future public improvements or obstruct visibility. 88 00:04:08,700 --> 00:04:13,500 So these are that the fence, gate, landscaping, 89 00:04:13,560 --> 00:04:16,440 any materials placed within or adjacent to the enclosed area 90 00:04:16,440 --> 00:04:18,120 shall not obstruct required sight lines 91 00:04:18,120 --> 00:04:20,820 or interfere with the visibility of motorists, 92 00:04:20,820 --> 00:04:22,680 bicyclists, et cetera. 93 00:04:22,680 --> 00:04:25,200 And then the City reserves the right 94 00:04:25,200 --> 00:04:29,100 to request modification or removal of the fence 95 00:04:29,100 --> 00:04:35,250 if we find that it's a sight line visibility safety hazard. 96 00:04:35,250 --> 00:04:38,850 Secondly, approval of this Variance authorizes 97 00:04:39,000 --> 00:04:40,230 only the requested deviation 98 00:04:40,230 --> 00:04:41,790 from the applicable fence height standard 99 00:04:41,790 --> 00:04:43,920 and does not grant the Property Owner ownership 100 00:04:43,920 --> 00:04:46,497 or permanent right to occupy the public right-of-way. 101 00:04:46,497 --> 00:04:50,670 And then lastly, the fence and gate shall remain subordinate 102 00:04:50,670 --> 00:04:53,400 to the City's use and control of the public right-of-way. 103 00:04:53,400 --> 00:04:54,870 Upon written notice from the City, 104 00:04:54,870 --> 00:04:57,420 the Property Owner shall remove, relocate, 105 00:04:57,420 --> 00:04:58,800 or modify the fence and gate 106 00:04:58,800 --> 00:05:01,200 at the Property Owner's sole expense, if necessary, 107 00:05:01,200 --> 00:05:03,120 to accommodate roadway, sidewalk, 108 00:05:03,120 --> 00:05:05,250 drainage, utility, accessibility, frontage, maintenance, 109 00:05:05,250 --> 00:05:07,650 or other public improvements. 110 00:05:10,230 --> 00:05:13,153 We've also received conditions of approval 111 00:05:13,153 --> 00:05:15,870 from the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, 112 00:05:15,870 --> 00:05:18,900 which is requiring the Property Owner 113 00:05:18,900 --> 00:05:21,840 to install a Knox Box at the gate 114 00:05:21,840 --> 00:05:25,380 so that the fire department has access to it, 115 00:05:25,380 --> 00:05:30,690 in case of an emergency, has access to the property. 116 00:05:30,690 --> 00:05:34,800 And then staff has placed other conditions of approval: 117 00:05:34,800 --> 00:05:36,270 one regarding fence maintenance, 118 00:05:36,270 --> 00:05:39,660 and one regarding vegetation and stored materials, 119 00:05:39,660 --> 00:05:42,330 just to ensure that visibility isn't obstructed 120 00:05:42,330 --> 00:05:47,130 by the gate or things around the gate. 121 00:05:47,760 --> 00:05:50,640 We've also received a public comment from a neighbor 122 00:05:50,640 --> 00:05:53,160 that cited concerns with sight-line visibility 123 00:05:53,160 --> 00:05:54,660 if the fence is permitted to remain, 124 00:05:54,660 --> 00:05:57,630 and that the materials and placement is not harmonious 125 00:05:57,630 --> 00:05:59,460 with the existing neighborhood character. 126 00:05:59,460 --> 00:06:01,530 And this was provided to the Zoning Administrator 127 00:06:01,530 --> 00:06:03,930 prior to the meeting. 128 00:06:04,680 --> 00:06:07,860 So the findings on the screen are required to be made 129 00:06:07,860 --> 00:06:09,510 in order to approve the project, 130 00:06:09,510 --> 00:06:11,130 and staff believes that 131 00:06:11,130 --> 00:06:13,530 with the conditions of approval imposed on this project, 132 00:06:13,530 --> 00:06:17,130 the findings can affirmatively be made. 133 00:06:18,540 --> 00:06:19,710 The staff is recommending 134 00:06:19,710 --> 00:06:21,810 that the Zoning Administrator conduct a public hearing 135 00:06:21,810 --> 00:06:24,600 and adopt Resolution No. 26-16, 136 00:06:24,600 --> 00:06:27,900 approving a retroactive Variance from Kirk Jennings 137 00:06:27,900 --> 00:06:28,860 for a five-foot tall fence and gate 138 00:06:28,860 --> 00:06:30,900 in the front yard and public right-of-way 139 00:06:30,900 --> 00:06:32,550 where the maximum fence height permitted 140 00:06:32,550 --> 00:06:34,830 is three feet, six inches, 141 00:06:34,830 --> 00:06:36,390 located at 9 West Hayward Court 142 00:06:36,390 --> 00:06:41,100 in the R-10 One Family Residential District zoning district, 143 00:06:41,100 --> 00:06:44,700 Assessor's Parcel No. 162-190-008. 144 00:06:47,467 --> 00:06:50,550 And I'm available to answer any questions. 145 00:06:50,550 --> 00:06:53,400 - Okay. Thank you very much, Salmana. 146 00:06:53,400 --> 00:06:54,960 I don't have any questions at this point, 147 00:06:54,960 --> 00:06:58,140 but I will likely circle back with you. 148 00:06:58,140 --> 00:07:02,970 I do want to reflect on the record that I did review 149 00:07:02,970 --> 00:07:06,330 the additional public comment that was forwarded to me 150 00:07:06,330 --> 00:07:09,210 after the Staff Report and agenda were published. 151 00:07:09,210 --> 00:07:12,000 So I have read through that. 152 00:07:12,000 --> 00:07:14,310 I'd now like to offer the ability 153 00:07:14,310 --> 00:07:18,510 for the Applicant to make a presentation. 154 00:07:21,900 --> 00:07:23,640 - Sorry, I think that's the wrong Kirk. 155 00:07:23,640 --> 00:07:26,880 And I don't see my applicant here actually. 156 00:07:26,880 --> 00:07:28,680 - So I'll ask the question, 157 00:07:28,680 --> 00:07:32,160 because we're not seeing the Applicant in attendance: 158 00:07:32,160 --> 00:07:34,920 If there's somebody here who is representing the Applicant, 159 00:07:34,920 --> 00:07:36,690 please use the Raise Your Hand feature 160 00:07:36,690 --> 00:07:43,890 at the bottom of the screen so we know who to promote. 161 00:07:44,400 --> 00:07:46,920 Okay. I'm seeing none. 162 00:07:46,920 --> 00:07:50,760 We'll now open it up to members of the public. 163 00:07:50,760 --> 00:07:53,970 Any member of the public who wishes to speak on this item, 164 00:07:53,970 --> 00:07:56,940 please use the Raise Your Hand feature 165 00:07:56,940 --> 00:08:01,140 located at the bottom of your screen. 166 00:08:04,860 --> 00:08:06,860 Okay. 167 00:08:07,560 --> 00:08:09,750 We do have one hand. 168 00:08:09,750 --> 00:08:13,110 Ronnie, please go ahead and make a public comment. 169 00:08:13,110 --> 00:08:15,540 - [Ronnie] Yeah, I live at 5 West Hayward Court, 170 00:08:15,540 --> 00:08:18,900 and the fence is hideous looking. 171 00:08:18,900 --> 00:08:22,200 They tried to skirt the law by putting up a tall fence. 172 00:08:22,200 --> 00:08:26,280 They didn't get a permit, and now they want to be revised. 173 00:08:26,280 --> 00:08:30,690 It's ugly, and it doesn't fit our neighborhood, 174 00:08:30,690 --> 00:08:32,670 and it lowers my property values. 175 00:08:32,670 --> 00:08:36,570 So, they got wire around the whole yard. 176 00:08:36,570 --> 00:08:37,740 It's not just the gate. 177 00:08:37,740 --> 00:08:40,500 It's the wire around the whole thing too. 178 00:08:40,500 --> 00:08:42,780 The five-foot tall-- - Stakes. 179 00:08:42,780 --> 00:08:45,180 - [Ronnie] And green stakes. 180 00:08:47,100 --> 00:08:48,900 So my question is: 181 00:08:48,900 --> 00:08:54,270 can I put gates up in front of my house then? 182 00:08:54,270 --> 00:08:56,670 - Okay. I appreciate the comment, Ronnie. 183 00:08:56,670 --> 00:09:01,320 Just for context, you said you're at 5 West Hayward Court? 184 00:09:01,320 --> 00:09:02,550 - Yes. - Can you orient me 185 00:09:02,550 --> 00:09:05,520 where that is in relationship to the subject property? 186 00:09:05,520 --> 00:09:09,120 - Next door. - Next door. Okay. 187 00:09:10,230 --> 00:09:13,840 So if I'm facing it, you're to the right then, correct? 188 00:09:13,840 --> 00:09:15,300 - Left. No, I'm to the left. 189 00:09:15,300 --> 00:09:17,124 I'm in the corner of the court. 190 00:09:17,124 --> 00:09:19,124 - Okay. 191 00:09:20,167 --> 00:09:24,100 Okay. Thank you for that. - Mm-hmm. 192 00:09:24,100 --> 00:09:28,470 - Okay. Any other comments you'd like to make, Ronnie? 193 00:09:28,470 --> 00:09:29,970 - [Ronnie] I just don't want the fence. 194 00:09:29,970 --> 00:09:31,500 - Understood. - Yeah. 195 00:09:31,500 --> 00:09:33,270 I mean, it's going to lower our property values. 196 00:09:33,270 --> 00:09:36,780 It makes it look like we live in a prison. 197 00:09:36,780 --> 00:09:39,690 If they want to put up something and get permits 198 00:09:39,690 --> 00:09:41,640 that fits the neighborhood and makes it look nice, 199 00:09:41,640 --> 00:09:46,350 that's a different story, but that's hideous. 200 00:09:46,350 --> 00:09:48,690 - Okay. Well, thank you, Ronnie. 201 00:09:48,690 --> 00:09:50,580 Appreciate your comments. 202 00:09:50,580 --> 00:09:51,780 - [Ronnie] Okay. 203 00:09:51,780 --> 00:09:54,900 - Are there any other members of the public 204 00:09:54,900 --> 00:09:58,290 who wish to speak on this item? 205 00:10:03,810 --> 00:10:06,810 Okay. I'm hearing none. 206 00:10:07,860 --> 00:10:10,770 Now want to just give one more opportunity. 207 00:10:10,770 --> 00:10:14,610 If the Applicant wishes to make any comments, 208 00:10:14,610 --> 00:10:17,100 please use the Raise Your Hand feature 209 00:10:17,100 --> 00:10:19,590 at the bottom of the screen. 210 00:10:19,590 --> 00:10:20,640 - I think he's here now, 211 00:10:20,640 --> 00:10:26,640 so I've gone ahead and allowed him to speak. 212 00:10:27,210 --> 00:10:29,210 - Hello? - Hi. 213 00:10:29,910 --> 00:10:31,822 - [Kirk] Hi, Kirk Jennings. 214 00:10:31,822 --> 00:10:34,440 - Good, you can now make a presentation on the item 215 00:10:34,440 --> 00:10:38,250 or make any comments that you wish to make. 216 00:10:38,250 --> 00:10:41,550 - [Kirk] We were unable to get into 217 00:10:41,550 --> 00:10:43,650 the Zoom launch on the computer. 218 00:10:43,650 --> 00:10:49,800 We've been struggling with that. So what did I miss? 219 00:10:49,800 --> 00:10:52,800 - So Salmana made a presentation 220 00:10:54,870 --> 00:10:59,100 consistent with the Staff Report that was published. 221 00:10:59,100 --> 00:10:59,933 - [Kirk] Uh-huh. 222 00:10:59,933 --> 00:11:02,220 - She then also indicated 223 00:11:02,220 --> 00:11:05,970 there was an additional public comment that was received 224 00:11:05,970 --> 00:11:09,810 after the Staff Report was published, which she went over. 225 00:11:09,810 --> 00:11:13,350 And then we had a public comment 226 00:11:13,350 --> 00:11:16,350 from Ronnie, the next-door neighbor, 227 00:11:17,700 --> 00:11:20,700 in opposition of the request. 228 00:11:20,490 --> 00:11:21,690 So you can make any comment 229 00:11:21,690 --> 00:11:24,570 that you wish to make at this time. 230 00:11:24,570 --> 00:11:29,190 - I'm sorry I missed what Salmana had to say. 231 00:11:29,190 --> 00:11:33,330 We just... We need the fence for security purposes. 232 00:11:33,330 --> 00:11:37,530 All the events and police incident reports 233 00:11:40,290 --> 00:11:42,450 that have gone on for two years, 234 00:11:42,450 --> 00:11:47,550 they just require this fence and the security gate. 235 00:11:47,550 --> 00:11:53,460 So, it's a very nice-looking fence, and it doesn't, 236 00:11:53,460 --> 00:11:56,340 as the City noted in their photographs, 237 00:11:56,340 --> 00:11:59,160 it doesn't preclude any vision, sight, 238 00:11:59,160 --> 00:12:01,950 with the fire department saying there's no problem, 239 00:12:01,950 --> 00:12:04,620 and we're going to get the Knox lock. 240 00:12:04,620 --> 00:12:07,470 And PG&E and the City noting 241 00:12:07,470 --> 00:12:09,150 that there's other six-foot fences 242 00:12:09,150 --> 00:12:14,460 right up close to the street or the court. 243 00:12:14,460 --> 00:12:16,950 We feel that we've done a nice job, 244 00:12:16,950 --> 00:12:22,350 and we just really need that fence and gate 245 00:12:22,560 --> 00:12:24,560 for our security. 246 00:12:25,830 --> 00:12:27,000 - Okay. 247 00:12:27,000 --> 00:12:30,660 - [Kirk] We're glad it's been permitted. 248 00:12:30,660 --> 00:12:32,640 - Well, a decision has not been made yet. 249 00:12:32,640 --> 00:12:35,310 I do have a couple questions for you. 250 00:12:35,310 --> 00:12:37,320 - Oh. Okay, yeah. - The gate-- 251 00:12:37,320 --> 00:12:41,130 - [Ronnie] I wish I could have heard everything. 252 00:12:41,130 --> 00:12:41,963 - Okay. 253 00:12:41,963 --> 00:12:43,380 I do have a couple questions. - Go ahead. 254 00:12:43,380 --> 00:12:49,380 - The vehicular gate, do you normally leave it open, closed? 255 00:12:51,360 --> 00:12:55,710 I do know that it moves inward rather than outward, 256 00:12:55,710 --> 00:12:58,620 so it moves inward into the driveway. 257 00:12:58,620 --> 00:13:01,530 How is that normally kept? 258 00:13:01,530 --> 00:13:07,290 - [Ronnie] My habit has been to open the gate at 6:00 AM 259 00:13:07,290 --> 00:13:10,800 and close before I go to bed each evening, 260 00:13:10,800 --> 00:13:14,760 so 10-ish, 11-ish is when I close the gate. 261 00:13:14,760 --> 00:13:18,360 And the same thing happens again. 262 00:13:18,360 --> 00:13:23,520 When we go away on a vacation, we've kept the gate closed. 263 00:13:23,520 --> 00:13:25,520 - Okay. And-- 264 00:13:25,950 --> 00:13:27,960 - [Ronnie] But daily, that's the way it's been kept. 265 00:13:27,960 --> 00:13:30,360 - And you open it manually, correct? 266 00:13:30,360 --> 00:13:33,300 So you actually open it. 267 00:13:33,300 --> 00:13:35,670 There's no electricity or anything to power it 268 00:13:35,670 --> 00:13:38,100 or no intention to do that? 269 00:13:38,100 --> 00:13:40,401 - No, that's correct. - Okay. 270 00:13:40,401 --> 00:13:42,360 - [Ronnie] Just a simple couple of gate latches 271 00:13:42,360 --> 00:13:46,200 that go into the concrete, and then one at the top, 272 00:13:46,200 --> 00:13:50,636 like a normal gate you'd have on your backyard. 273 00:13:50,636 --> 00:13:52,636 - Okay. 274 00:13:53,460 --> 00:13:55,170 Second question that I have: 275 00:13:55,170 --> 00:13:59,970 there also is a low wood post-style fence 276 00:14:02,100 --> 00:14:05,460 that runs along towards the edge of pavement. 277 00:14:05,460 --> 00:14:07,980 Is that intended to remain, 278 00:14:07,980 --> 00:14:10,410 or is that intended to be removed 279 00:14:10,410 --> 00:14:12,480 since there's, in essence, two fences 280 00:14:12,480 --> 00:14:15,480 immediately adjacent to one another? 281 00:14:15,870 --> 00:14:17,340 - [Ronnie] Well, that little guy has been there 282 00:14:17,340 --> 00:14:22,440 since probably the '50s when the house was built in 1956. 283 00:14:22,440 --> 00:14:24,840 So what I did 284 00:14:25,740 --> 00:14:31,740 was make sure that I was certainly on my property. 285 00:14:32,190 --> 00:14:37,800 So at this point, I don't plan on removing it, no. 286 00:14:37,800 --> 00:14:40,650 Mm-mm. - Okay. And I wanna clarify. 287 00:14:40,650 --> 00:14:45,930 The fence is on public property, not on private property, 288 00:14:45,930 --> 00:14:49,830 based on the Staff Report that was received? 289 00:14:49,830 --> 00:14:51,270 Okay. 290 00:14:51,270 --> 00:14:53,310 - It's not-- - So, I don't-- 291 00:14:53,310 --> 00:14:57,660 - Any other final comments that you wish to make on this? 292 00:14:57,660 --> 00:15:00,780 - [Ronnie] Yeah, I don't believe 293 00:15:00,780 --> 00:15:03,210 the little tiny fence is on public property. 294 00:15:03,210 --> 00:15:09,810 - Sorry, the tiny fence is as well as the new fence. 295 00:15:10,260 --> 00:15:12,540 - And how are they measuring? - How did they measure that? 296 00:15:12,540 --> 00:15:16,140 How did the staff measure that? 297 00:15:16,260 --> 00:15:19,320 - So the architectural plans that were provided 298 00:15:19,320 --> 00:15:23,730 indicated that the fence was outside of the property line 299 00:15:23,730 --> 00:15:26,580 and along the cul-de-sac line. 300 00:15:26,580 --> 00:15:30,480 So there's 13.5 feet between where the fence is placed 301 00:15:30,480 --> 00:15:31,680 and where the property line is, 302 00:15:31,680 --> 00:15:33,510 and then Engineering also confirmed 303 00:15:33,510 --> 00:15:38,310 based on those architectural drawings that were submitted. 304 00:15:38,441 --> 00:15:40,441 - [Ronnie] 13.5 feet, huh? 305 00:15:40,650 --> 00:15:45,228 - So any other final comments that you wish to make? 306 00:15:45,228 --> 00:15:46,890 - [Female Participant] I don't think that's right. 307 00:15:46,890 --> 00:15:49,320 - [Ronnie] Yeah, I don't know if that's right or not, 308 00:15:49,320 --> 00:15:52,401 so no, I don't wish to make any final comments. 309 00:15:52,401 --> 00:15:53,430 - Okay. 310 00:15:53,430 --> 00:15:57,720 So I'm now going to close the public portion of this item, 311 00:15:57,720 --> 00:16:01,320 and I'm prepared to deliberate. 312 00:16:03,420 --> 00:16:07,620 This one I'm definitely torn on. 313 00:16:07,800 --> 00:16:11,460 I don't take kindly when people do work without permits 314 00:16:11,460 --> 00:16:14,340 and then ask for permission after the fact. 315 00:16:14,340 --> 00:16:17,610 And that's something that I want to discourage 316 00:16:17,610 --> 00:16:20,610 from happening in the future. 317 00:16:22,710 --> 00:16:24,710 Saying that, 318 00:16:26,100 --> 00:16:29,100 I found myself largely agreeing 319 00:16:30,930 --> 00:16:33,240 with the comments that were made 320 00:16:33,240 --> 00:16:36,570 by staff associated with this item 321 00:16:36,570 --> 00:16:41,160 in that really the intention of height requirements 322 00:16:41,160 --> 00:16:44,760 of structures in this zoning district 323 00:16:45,210 --> 00:16:48,810 is to ensure that there's transparency 324 00:16:48,810 --> 00:16:51,420 and to avoid potential conflicts 325 00:16:51,420 --> 00:16:54,420 when vehicles, pedestrians, or bicyclists 326 00:16:54,660 --> 00:16:59,460 are in, entering, exiting, or near the property. 327 00:17:03,990 --> 00:17:08,790 And given the transparent nature of the fencing, 328 00:17:09,570 --> 00:17:12,390 I can make the findings 329 00:17:12,390 --> 00:17:17,190 as outlined by staff in the attached Resolution. 330 00:17:17,430 --> 00:17:24,300 And so I'm prepared to adopt the Resolution No. 26-16, 331 00:17:24,180 --> 00:17:26,160 approving the retroactive Variance 332 00:17:26,160 --> 00:17:30,210 subject to conditions of approval as recommended by staff 333 00:17:30,210 --> 00:17:33,210 with a few additional addendums. 334 00:17:35,250 --> 00:17:39,600 First, I want to make sure that the record reflects 335 00:17:39,600 --> 00:17:42,300 that this was a Code Enforcement case. 336 00:17:42,300 --> 00:17:44,820 And so I'll be adding a whereas clause 337 00:17:44,820 --> 00:17:47,550 reflecting the Code Enforcement complaint 338 00:17:47,550 --> 00:17:49,950 associated with this item. 339 00:17:51,000 --> 00:17:56,400 Secondly, I will be adding a condition of approval 340 00:17:57,300 --> 00:17:59,250 because the property, excuse me, 341 00:17:59,250 --> 00:18:03,450 because the fence encroaches onto public property 342 00:18:04,260 --> 00:18:07,290 that a retroactive encroachment of permit 343 00:18:07,290 --> 00:18:08,580 and encroachment agreement 344 00:18:08,580 --> 00:18:12,180 are required from the Engineering Division. 345 00:18:12,270 --> 00:18:18,870 And I'd like to specify that that happens within 90 days. 346 00:18:19,710 --> 00:18:25,710 Third, I am prepared to add a condition of approval 347 00:18:26,520 --> 00:18:31,920 that specifies that if 50% or more of the fence 348 00:18:32,580 --> 00:18:36,510 is proposed to be repaired or replaced, 349 00:18:36,510 --> 00:18:41,430 then it needs to be shifted back onto private property 350 00:18:41,430 --> 00:18:45,300 and outside of the public right-of-way. 351 00:18:45,600 --> 00:18:49,200 Next, for condition of approval number 10, 352 00:18:49,710 --> 00:18:54,570 which talks about the ability that the City can remove 353 00:18:54,570 --> 00:18:58,290 and have the Applicant be responsible, excuse me, 354 00:18:58,290 --> 00:19:00,000 having the Applicant be responsible 355 00:19:00,000 --> 00:19:04,344 for removal of the fence upon written notice, 356 00:19:04,344 --> 00:19:07,440 I would like to add that failure of the Applicant 357 00:19:07,440 --> 00:19:10,290 to remove the fence in a timely manner 358 00:19:10,290 --> 00:19:13,440 may result in the City removing the fence 359 00:19:13,440 --> 00:19:15,630 at the Applicant's expense 360 00:19:15,630 --> 00:19:18,300 plus a 25% administrative surcharge. 361 00:19:21,990 --> 00:19:24,990 And finally, that small fencing 362 00:19:24,990 --> 00:19:26,550 that's in front of the new fence, 363 00:19:26,550 --> 00:19:29,550 requesting that that be removed 364 00:19:29,662 --> 00:19:33,262 within 60 days from the approval date. 365 00:19:37,470 --> 00:19:39,300 That's it. 366 00:19:39,300 --> 00:19:42,120 My decision can be appealed 367 00:19:42,120 --> 00:19:44,610 by anyone wishing to appeal my decision 368 00:19:44,610 --> 00:19:47,100 to the Planning Commission. 369 00:19:47,130 --> 00:19:51,330 That needs to be done within 10 days. 370 00:19:51,630 --> 00:19:55,380 If you're interested in doing so, please contact Salmana 371 00:19:55,380 --> 00:19:57,930 and she can walk you through the process. 372 00:19:57,930 --> 00:19:59,930 Thank you. 373 00:20:00,900 --> 00:20:03,180 I next am ready to move on 374 00:20:03,180 --> 00:20:07,980 to item number two on today's agenda, 375 00:20:08,730 --> 00:20:11,730 which is for 1170 Arnold Drive. 376 00:20:14,280 --> 00:20:19,680 Imanol, if I could please have a Staff Report. 377 00:20:23,490 --> 00:20:28,890 - Thank you. And let me just share my screen. 378 00:20:31,200 --> 00:20:33,180 Okay. 379 00:20:33,180 --> 00:20:36,330 Thank you, Zoning Administrator Michael Cass. 380 00:20:36,330 --> 00:20:38,970 Hello, everyone. My name's Imanol Tovar. 381 00:20:38,970 --> 00:20:40,920 I'm the assistant-- - Imanol, if you wouldn't mind 382 00:20:40,920 --> 00:20:42,000 speaking up a little bit louder. 383 00:20:42,000 --> 00:20:45,600 I'm having trouble hearing you. 384 00:20:45,720 --> 00:20:48,120 - Is this better? Okay. 385 00:20:49,110 --> 00:20:50,670 I will be giving a presentation 386 00:20:50,670 --> 00:20:53,700 for 1170 Arnold Drive, Suite 110, 387 00:20:54,810 --> 00:21:00,810 and this is for a Conditional Use Permit for alcohol sales. 388 00:21:00,810 --> 00:21:03,600 A little bit about this property. 389 00:21:03,600 --> 00:21:06,660 1170 Arnold Drive consists of two buildings. 390 00:21:07,230 --> 00:21:10,230 Highlighted in red is Suite 110. 391 00:21:10,980 --> 00:21:14,820 The zoning for this district is neighborhood commercial. 392 00:21:14,820 --> 00:21:18,780 And the existing use is a restaurant 393 00:21:18,780 --> 00:21:21,720 as well as the surrounding land uses 394 00:21:21,720 --> 00:21:24,120 being retail and restaurants. 395 00:21:26,490 --> 00:21:28,530 So the proposed project, like I mentioned, 396 00:21:28,530 --> 00:21:32,850 is a request for a Conditional Use Permit for alcohol sales. 397 00:21:32,850 --> 00:21:37,140 The proposed business is going to be a liquor store 398 00:21:37,140 --> 00:21:40,140 operating alongside a takeout food 399 00:21:42,840 --> 00:21:45,150 proposed Krispy Krunchy Chicken. 400 00:21:45,150 --> 00:21:48,780 This will all be within the Suite 110, 401 00:21:48,780 --> 00:21:51,720 and they are requesting a Conditional Use Permit 402 00:21:51,720 --> 00:21:55,920 and also an ABC Type 21 Alcohol License. 403 00:21:57,480 --> 00:22:01,710 And shown here is the existing floor plan on the left side 404 00:22:01,710 --> 00:22:07,110 and the proposed floor plan on the right side. 405 00:22:08,820 --> 00:22:12,420 So for census tract and ABC, 406 00:22:14,580 --> 00:22:18,600 there is a certain amount of alcohol licenses 407 00:22:18,600 --> 00:22:20,670 that are permitted per census tract. 408 00:22:20,670 --> 00:22:23,790 So highlighted in red and outlined in black 409 00:22:23,790 --> 00:22:24,810 is the census tract 410 00:22:24,810 --> 00:22:29,610 that is where 1170 Arnold Drive is located at. 411 00:22:30,330 --> 00:22:31,680 In the census tract, 412 00:22:31,680 --> 00:22:36,300 it allows up to one offsite alcohol license. 413 00:22:36,300 --> 00:22:39,900 We currently have three off-sale licenses, 414 00:22:41,610 --> 00:22:46,410 and those are going to be Walmart, Lucky, and Liquor Lane. 415 00:22:46,410 --> 00:22:51,810 None of them are within the same shopping center 416 00:22:52,500 --> 00:22:54,500 as 1170 Arnold Drive. 417 00:22:57,900 --> 00:23:00,690 So because there is an excess 418 00:23:02,220 --> 00:23:06,420 of ABC licenses within that census tract, 419 00:23:07,740 --> 00:23:10,830 we would have to make the positive findings 420 00:23:10,830 --> 00:23:13,830 of public convenience or necessity 421 00:23:14,700 --> 00:23:18,300 for the off-sale liquor license to be approved. 422 00:23:18,300 --> 00:23:22,740 And those findings are found in the Staff Report. 423 00:23:22,740 --> 00:23:25,470 In addition, staff's findings for this is that 424 00:23:25,470 --> 00:23:28,920 the proposed project will offer Martinez residents 425 00:23:28,920 --> 00:23:31,860 a wide range of beer, wine, and liquor. 426 00:23:31,860 --> 00:23:34,920 And the liquor store and takeout restaurant will provide 427 00:23:34,920 --> 00:23:38,370 a service different from the existing grocery stores, 428 00:23:38,370 --> 00:23:40,230 like Lucky and Walmart 429 00:23:40,230 --> 00:23:43,470 that sell liquor for offsite consumption. 430 00:23:43,470 --> 00:23:45,450 So this will be slightly different, 431 00:23:45,450 --> 00:23:47,450 providing different services. 432 00:23:48,360 --> 00:23:50,360 Some notable recommendations. 433 00:23:50,640 --> 00:23:54,240 Some notable recommended conditions of approval 434 00:23:54,300 --> 00:23:55,950 are listed here. 435 00:23:55,950 --> 00:23:57,900 These were provided 436 00:23:57,900 --> 00:24:00,690 and discussed with the police department. 437 00:24:02,460 --> 00:24:04,200 So this is coming from them 438 00:24:04,200 --> 00:24:07,800 in relation just to handling alcohol. 439 00:24:09,360 --> 00:24:10,193 So with that, 440 00:24:10,193 --> 00:24:12,660 the recommendation is to conduct a public hearing 441 00:24:12,660 --> 00:24:16,860 and adopt Zoning Administrator Resolution No. 26-17, 442 00:24:18,330 --> 00:24:22,680 approving a request from Raji and Tirath Sahota 443 00:24:22,680 --> 00:24:25,650 to consider a Conditional Use Permit 444 00:24:25,650 --> 00:24:29,100 for alcohol sales of distilled spirits, 445 00:24:29,100 --> 00:24:32,280 and for a new liquor store with a takeout restaurant 446 00:24:32,280 --> 00:24:34,680 at 1170 Arnold Drive, Suite 110. 447 00:24:36,930 --> 00:24:41,730 And with that, I can answer any questions. 448 00:24:44,580 --> 00:24:47,430 - Great. Thank you very much, Imanol. 449 00:24:47,430 --> 00:24:50,430 Just want to confirm, because they are serving food, 450 00:24:50,430 --> 00:24:52,800 but the food that they're serving is to-go as well. 451 00:24:52,800 --> 00:24:56,580 There's no dining interior to the space, correct? 452 00:24:56,580 --> 00:24:57,690 - That is correct. 453 00:24:57,690 --> 00:25:00,660 No dine-in seating, just takeout food. 454 00:25:00,660 --> 00:25:03,660 - Okay. Thank you for clarifying. 455 00:25:04,740 --> 00:25:09,540 I can have the Applicant make a presentation. 456 00:25:15,300 --> 00:25:17,967 You can unmute yourself and go ahead. 457 00:25:17,967 --> 00:25:20,460 - [Raji] Hi, good afternoon. My name is Raji. 458 00:25:20,460 --> 00:25:24,540 And I'm the Applicant along with my husband. 459 00:25:24,540 --> 00:25:29,340 And we have been long-time residents of Martinez, 460 00:25:30,660 --> 00:25:34,350 and we have multiple stores within the East Bay, 461 00:25:34,350 --> 00:25:36,810 and so we just wanted to do something 462 00:25:36,810 --> 00:25:39,300 here in our own community. 463 00:25:39,300 --> 00:25:41,730 We have owned Subways in, 464 00:25:41,730 --> 00:25:42,990 actually, let's put it this way, 465 00:25:42,990 --> 00:25:47,190 the Subway downtown Martinez, but that was many years ago. 466 00:25:47,190 --> 00:25:49,290 And so now we just want to 467 00:25:49,290 --> 00:25:51,330 bring something else into our community 468 00:25:51,330 --> 00:25:55,137 since we've been here for 30 years or so, 469 00:25:55,137 --> 00:25:56,790 and our kids grew up here, 470 00:25:56,790 --> 00:25:59,730 and now they're coming back home after schooling and stuff. 471 00:25:59,730 --> 00:26:02,910 So we just wanna do a little something 472 00:26:02,910 --> 00:26:05,310 in our own neighborhood. 473 00:26:07,260 --> 00:26:10,200 - Great. Well, thank you, Raji. 474 00:26:10,200 --> 00:26:12,900 Is that the rest of your presentation? 475 00:26:12,900 --> 00:26:14,610 - [Raji] Well, my presentation is. 476 00:26:14,610 --> 00:26:17,250 That was just an introduction of myself and my family. 477 00:26:17,250 --> 00:26:20,910 But now we want to open up a small liquor store 478 00:26:20,910 --> 00:26:25,770 that's going to carry a wide variety of high-end liquor, 479 00:26:25,770 --> 00:26:28,590 beer, wine, spirits, et cetera. 480 00:26:28,590 --> 00:26:32,490 And then we're going to open up a small takeout restaurant. 481 00:26:32,490 --> 00:26:34,890 It's a Krispy Krunchy Chicken franchise, 482 00:26:34,890 --> 00:26:37,830 and it's all going to be takeout. 483 00:26:37,830 --> 00:26:40,650 Food will be prepared fresh in store 484 00:26:40,650 --> 00:26:43,860 and then sold right there inside the store 485 00:26:43,860 --> 00:26:46,860 for just takeout purposes only. 486 00:26:47,820 --> 00:26:52,800 And we'll have snack items and cold beverages such as sodas 487 00:26:52,800 --> 00:26:57,000 for people not purchasing the liquor products. 488 00:27:02,280 --> 00:27:03,990 - Thank you. 489 00:27:03,990 --> 00:27:08,190 Any other comments you wanted to make? 490 00:27:08,340 --> 00:27:11,940 - [Raji] We would just greatly like this opportunity 491 00:27:11,940 --> 00:27:15,810 to be able to open here in our own neighborhood. 492 00:27:15,810 --> 00:27:20,550 And we would do our best to be good business owners 493 00:27:20,550 --> 00:27:24,480 and do our part in safety and cleanliness 494 00:27:24,480 --> 00:27:27,600 and providing good customer service 495 00:27:27,600 --> 00:27:30,600 to our customers and our community. 496 00:27:30,600 --> 00:27:32,686 - And then question for you. - Yes. 497 00:27:32,686 --> 00:27:35,686 - For Krispy Krunchy Chicken is, 498 00:27:37,200 --> 00:27:39,660 you mentioned that you own some businesses 499 00:27:39,660 --> 00:27:41,310 in other communities. 500 00:27:41,310 --> 00:27:44,604 Are they the same franchise? - Yes. We do have-- 501 00:27:44,604 --> 00:27:46,140 - Same franchise in other communities? 502 00:27:46,140 --> 00:27:47,970 - [Raji] Yes. 503 00:27:47,970 --> 00:27:50,250 - Are you comfortable sharing one or more 504 00:27:50,250 --> 00:27:54,360 other close locations that you do own and manage? 505 00:27:54,360 --> 00:28:00,240 - [Raji] Yes. We have one in Antioch off of Fitzuren Road. 506 00:28:00,240 --> 00:28:03,300 And it does very well there. 507 00:28:03,300 --> 00:28:07,230 And it's a Southern-style chicken franchise, 508 00:28:09,975 --> 00:28:11,370 they've been up and growing. 509 00:28:11,370 --> 00:28:15,240 They have other stores but nothing close here. 510 00:28:15,240 --> 00:28:18,450 I think they have one in Bay Point or something. 511 00:28:18,450 --> 00:28:21,677 And then we have our location in Antioch. 512 00:28:21,677 --> 00:28:23,370 - Okay. Okay. 513 00:28:23,370 --> 00:28:26,700 - [Raji] And that's also within a liquor store. 514 00:28:26,700 --> 00:28:27,347 And it's also takeout. 515 00:28:27,347 --> 00:28:28,740 - And is that customary? 516 00:28:28,740 --> 00:28:31,380 I apologize, I hadn't heard of this chain 517 00:28:31,380 --> 00:28:33,510 before the item was coming forward. 518 00:28:33,510 --> 00:28:35,910 Is that customary for all of the chains? 519 00:28:35,910 --> 00:28:38,940 - [Raji] Mostly. Majority of them are. 520 00:28:38,940 --> 00:28:40,616 - Yes. - Okay. 521 00:28:40,616 --> 00:28:43,160 Okay. Any other comments? 522 00:28:43,170 --> 00:28:45,630 And then I do have a couple more questions. 523 00:28:45,630 --> 00:28:47,837 - [Raji] No, I think we're good. 524 00:28:47,837 --> 00:28:48,670 - Okay. 525 00:28:48,670 --> 00:28:52,500 So in looking at the floor plan, 526 00:28:52,500 --> 00:28:55,890 and Imanol showed that as part of his presentation, 527 00:28:55,890 --> 00:29:00,690 it shows that you're relocating the door, 528 00:29:01,680 --> 00:29:04,410 so it will be on a different facade. 529 00:29:04,410 --> 00:29:08,100 And then he showed sheet A1.0, 530 00:29:10,230 --> 00:29:13,830 but A2.0, read my mind, Imanol, 531 00:29:14,520 --> 00:29:16,620 is on the screen now. 532 00:29:16,620 --> 00:29:21,420 And it's showing a large refrigeration area 533 00:29:21,450 --> 00:29:25,890 that's being put right along the window frontage. 534 00:29:25,890 --> 00:29:26,723 - [Raji] Mm-hmm. 535 00:29:26,723 --> 00:29:29,850 - So I just wanted to chat to see 536 00:29:29,850 --> 00:29:32,190 how locked in the floor plan is, 537 00:29:32,190 --> 00:29:35,610 because I do have some concerns 538 00:29:35,610 --> 00:29:39,810 with having those improvements obstruct the window 539 00:29:40,860 --> 00:29:44,880 and not having transparency into the store. 540 00:29:44,880 --> 00:29:46,880 Is there feasibility 541 00:29:47,130 --> 00:29:51,750 of working with the architect and planning staff 542 00:29:51,750 --> 00:29:53,730 to rework the interior floor plan 543 00:29:53,730 --> 00:29:56,790 so that the transparency isn't impacted 544 00:29:56,790 --> 00:30:00,390 the way the current proposal is? 545 00:30:00,426 --> 00:30:04,260 - [Raji] The reason for the blockage, 546 00:30:04,350 --> 00:30:09,300 because we have our coolers on one side of that wall, 547 00:30:09,300 --> 00:30:12,120 so pretty much, that's why we're relocating the door 548 00:30:12,120 --> 00:30:13,920 because the door used to be on the side 549 00:30:13,920 --> 00:30:16,290 that we're going to close off now. 550 00:30:16,290 --> 00:30:19,560 And we're going to put the door on the front now, 551 00:30:19,560 --> 00:30:21,900 which is the front that you see 552 00:30:21,900 --> 00:30:25,380 where they have the front door relocated to. 553 00:30:25,380 --> 00:30:28,650 - Yeah. - So that's the only reason. 554 00:30:28,650 --> 00:30:32,850 And there will be a portion at the top of the coolers 555 00:30:32,850 --> 00:30:35,100 that's going to be transparent, 556 00:30:35,100 --> 00:30:39,360 but I think a lot of it, even for safety and security, 557 00:30:39,360 --> 00:30:43,590 it's good to have one side of the windows blocked off 558 00:30:43,590 --> 00:30:48,210 because there's just way too many windows. 559 00:30:48,210 --> 00:30:50,910 - Okay, and what are you planning to do 560 00:30:50,910 --> 00:30:55,710 to modify the exterior facade, if anything, rather, 561 00:30:56,190 --> 00:31:00,390 because the windows are majority being blocked? 562 00:31:05,580 --> 00:31:08,910 - [Raji] We're planning to just black them out. 563 00:31:08,910 --> 00:31:15,900 We could put some kind of art or some kind of pictures 564 00:31:15,900 --> 00:31:18,000 if that's what you guys would require, 565 00:31:18,000 --> 00:31:21,870 but we were just thinking of blocking them out. 566 00:31:21,870 --> 00:31:24,450 - Okay. And then-- - Just on that side. 567 00:31:24,450 --> 00:31:25,740 - And then for clarification, 568 00:31:25,740 --> 00:31:28,350 there's the service area that's shown. 569 00:31:28,350 --> 00:31:29,183 - [Raji] Mm-hmm. 570 00:31:29,183 --> 00:31:30,930 - For the service area, 571 00:31:30,930 --> 00:31:34,350 is there food preparation that's happening there? 572 00:31:34,350 --> 00:31:36,300 Is it sales? What is that actually? 573 00:31:36,300 --> 00:31:37,950 - [Raji] That's the sales part of it. 574 00:31:37,950 --> 00:31:42,150 And the food prep happens behind in the kitchen area. 575 00:31:42,150 --> 00:31:44,760 - Which is not shown on the screen, correct? 576 00:31:44,760 --> 00:31:47,130 - [Raji] Which is shown right back here. 577 00:31:47,130 --> 00:31:49,320 So behind where your cursor is. 578 00:31:49,320 --> 00:31:50,550 - Okay. - Yeah, right there. 579 00:31:50,550 --> 00:31:52,410 That's the kitchen area right there. 580 00:31:52,410 --> 00:31:56,640 - Okay. So I'm going to ask the question. 581 00:31:56,640 --> 00:32:00,240 Could you relocate the refrigeration area 582 00:32:01,500 --> 00:32:04,320 to be where the service area is 583 00:32:04,320 --> 00:32:08,520 and have the service area be under the windows instead? 584 00:32:08,520 --> 00:32:11,130 - [Raji] No, it won't work for the layout 585 00:32:11,130 --> 00:32:13,440 because we've been working with our architect 586 00:32:13,440 --> 00:32:16,110 who's been kind of planning this all out 587 00:32:16,110 --> 00:32:17,730 with the size of the space, 588 00:32:17,730 --> 00:32:20,280 and he said there's no way we can move those there. 589 00:32:20,280 --> 00:32:22,680 We've already asked. 590 00:32:23,460 --> 00:32:25,460 - Okay. 591 00:32:28,980 --> 00:32:33,270 That's something I would want to dive into further. 592 00:32:33,270 --> 00:32:38,670 So, I do have concerns with blocking the windows. 593 00:32:39,660 --> 00:32:42,660 So I appreciate that, though. 594 00:32:43,410 --> 00:32:49,590 I do want to now open it up to members of the public. 595 00:32:49,590 --> 00:32:53,940 Anyone who wishes to speak on this item 596 00:32:53,940 --> 00:32:57,540 can do so at this time. 597 00:32:59,340 --> 00:33:00,173 If you'd like to do so, 598 00:33:00,173 --> 00:33:02,670 please use the Raise Your Hand feature 599 00:33:02,670 --> 00:33:06,270 at the bottom of the screen. 600 00:33:07,560 --> 00:33:09,560 Okay. 601 00:33:12,270 --> 00:33:15,600 Great, thank you so much. No comments. 602 00:33:15,600 --> 00:33:19,860 I will now close the public comment portion of the meeting 603 00:33:19,860 --> 00:33:21,860 and deliberate. 604 00:33:23,700 --> 00:33:25,260 So Raji, thank you so much for the information 605 00:33:25,260 --> 00:33:28,350 and your interest in opening a business, 606 00:33:28,350 --> 00:33:32,520 and Martinez is very excited about that, 607 00:33:32,520 --> 00:33:35,610 and particularly since you also live here, 608 00:33:35,610 --> 00:33:40,410 and that's what we love to see. 609 00:33:40,620 --> 00:33:46,200 In terms of the actual request before me today 610 00:33:48,300 --> 00:33:52,230 for the Conditional Use Permit for alcohol sales, 611 00:33:52,230 --> 00:33:55,830 I found myself agreeing with staff 612 00:33:56,310 --> 00:33:58,170 and the conclusions that were made, 613 00:33:58,170 --> 00:34:01,170 and can support that application. 614 00:34:02,190 --> 00:34:05,760 There are a couple of conditions of approval 615 00:34:05,760 --> 00:34:10,500 that I'd like to make some very minor changes with. 616 00:34:10,500 --> 00:34:12,450 Namely condition number six, 617 00:34:12,990 --> 00:34:16,470 I'd want to reference also the Property Owner 618 00:34:16,470 --> 00:34:20,100 and Business Owner as part of the indemnification. 619 00:34:20,100 --> 00:34:24,720 And then condition number nine, change planning manager 620 00:34:24,720 --> 00:34:27,720 to assistant community and economic development director. 621 00:34:27,720 --> 00:34:30,720 And same thing for condition 10. 622 00:34:31,860 --> 00:34:34,560 I'd also, in the approval of the resolution 623 00:34:34,560 --> 00:34:36,660 as drafted with those amendments, 624 00:34:36,660 --> 00:34:42,900 what I'd also like to do is add a condition of approval 625 00:34:42,900 --> 00:34:45,960 for the Applicant to work with staff 626 00:34:45,960 --> 00:34:49,380 on potential revisions to the floor plan 627 00:34:49,380 --> 00:34:53,100 to minimize the obstruction of the window; 628 00:34:53,100 --> 00:34:59,610 and that if the windows continued to need to be obstructed, 629 00:34:59,730 --> 00:35:02,670 then design review is required, 630 00:35:02,670 --> 00:35:06,660 which can be done at a staff level for any changes 631 00:35:06,660 --> 00:35:11,280 that will affect the exterior of the building, 632 00:35:11,280 --> 00:35:13,800 even if they are interior to the space. 633 00:35:13,800 --> 00:35:16,950 So we can work with you, Raji, on some solutions 634 00:35:16,950 --> 00:35:21,112 to address the concerns that we talked about today. 635 00:35:21,112 --> 00:35:24,112 - Okay. Thank you. - Okay. 636 00:35:24,120 --> 00:35:29,880 Other than that, no additional items that I want to add. 637 00:35:29,880 --> 00:35:32,640 And anyone can appeal my decision 638 00:35:32,640 --> 00:35:36,630 by filing an appeal within 10 days from today. 639 00:35:36,630 --> 00:35:39,210 If you're interested in appealing the decision, 640 00:35:39,210 --> 00:35:40,410 please contact Imanol 641 00:35:40,410 --> 00:35:42,791 and he can walk you through that process. 642 00:35:42,791 --> 00:35:44,280 - Thank you. - Thank you so much, Raji. 643 00:35:44,280 --> 00:35:45,480 And we're glad to have you 644 00:35:45,480 --> 00:35:46,513 as part of the Martinez community. 645 00:35:46,513 --> 00:35:49,513 - Thank you. - Thank you. 646 00:35:49,560 --> 00:35:56,160 - Now ready to move on to condition of approval, excuse me, 647 00:35:56,250 --> 00:35:58,200 application number three, 648 00:35:58,200 --> 00:36:02,400 which is the project at 103 Escobar Street. 649 00:36:02,910 --> 00:36:05,880 Imanol, if I could have a presentation, please? 650 00:36:05,880 --> 00:36:07,880 - Yes. Thank you. 651 00:36:08,400 --> 00:36:11,760 This is going to be a presentation for 103 Escobar Street 652 00:36:11,760 --> 00:36:13,760 requesting a Variance 653 00:36:14,100 --> 00:36:17,100 for this single-family residential addition 654 00:36:18,300 --> 00:36:21,180 that they're going to add to an existing home. 655 00:36:21,180 --> 00:36:25,410 It's on a corner lot on Escobar Street and Bay View Drive. 656 00:36:25,410 --> 00:36:30,210 The zoning is R6.0, which is single-family zoning district. 657 00:36:30,210 --> 00:36:33,810 The lot size is 5,220 square feet, 658 00:36:34,200 --> 00:36:35,730 and the surrounding land uses 659 00:36:35,730 --> 00:36:38,130 is also single-family residential. 660 00:36:39,180 --> 00:36:41,940 A little bit about the project. 661 00:36:41,940 --> 00:36:46,740 The proposed project is a 1,782 square foot addition 662 00:36:47,550 --> 00:36:50,430 to the existing single-family residence. 663 00:36:50,430 --> 00:36:54,837 It is adding a garage, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, 664 00:36:54,837 --> 00:36:58,740 and a little bit of square footage, and other rooms as well. 665 00:36:58,740 --> 00:37:00,690 Here's the existing on the left side 666 00:37:00,690 --> 00:37:03,360 and the proposed site plan. 667 00:37:03,360 --> 00:37:07,530 In the Staff Report and in the Resolution, 668 00:37:07,530 --> 00:37:12,930 there are in-depth plans that show this as well. 669 00:37:13,560 --> 00:37:16,380 Here, we have the front and rear elevations. 670 00:37:16,380 --> 00:37:18,630 So at the top, we have the existing. 671 00:37:18,630 --> 00:37:24,300 At the bottom, we do have the proposed elevations. 672 00:37:24,990 --> 00:37:28,140 And then here are going to be the side elevations, 673 00:37:28,140 --> 00:37:29,820 the existing is on the left side, 674 00:37:29,820 --> 00:37:35,220 and on the right side are the proposed elevations. 675 00:37:38,730 --> 00:37:41,970 So after showing the elevations and the site plan, 676 00:37:41,970 --> 00:37:43,860 I wanted to dive a little bit deeper 677 00:37:43,860 --> 00:37:48,270 into what the additions are, what the Variance request is. 678 00:37:48,270 --> 00:37:49,620 So with the Variance request, 679 00:37:49,620 --> 00:37:53,280 they're requesting a Variance for the front, 680 00:37:53,280 --> 00:37:57,750 the street side yard setback, the rear setback, 681 00:37:57,750 --> 00:38:01,950 increase of lot coverage, floor area ratio, 682 00:38:02,100 --> 00:38:07,200 and they are requesting a minor exception for the height. 683 00:38:07,200 --> 00:38:11,340 So as you can see, we do have an existing and proposed. 684 00:38:11,340 --> 00:38:13,740 So for the majority, 685 00:38:13,950 --> 00:38:17,490 so for the front and the street side yard setback. 686 00:38:17,490 --> 00:38:21,900 The existing is already existing non-conforming. 687 00:38:22,440 --> 00:38:25,230 So any addition that they would've made 688 00:38:25,230 --> 00:38:27,360 that they're proposing to do 689 00:38:27,360 --> 00:38:31,560 would not increase what's already existing 690 00:38:32,100 --> 00:38:37,260 in terms of the minimum side yard setback that they have. 691 00:38:37,260 --> 00:38:39,570 Again, it's existing non-conforming, 692 00:38:39,570 --> 00:38:43,170 but they are increasing the addition 693 00:38:44,400 --> 00:38:47,730 and expansion into the rear yard setback, 694 00:38:47,730 --> 00:38:50,460 as well as the lot coverage and FAR. 695 00:38:50,460 --> 00:38:54,420 One thing they are doing is because they are adding a garage 696 00:38:54,420 --> 00:38:57,270 where they initially had a zero covered parking, 697 00:38:57,270 --> 00:39:00,330 they are adding two covered parking spaces 698 00:39:00,330 --> 00:39:02,730 with that garage addition. 699 00:39:04,680 --> 00:39:06,510 So with the Variance, 700 00:39:06,510 --> 00:39:10,800 they do have to make specific findings, 701 00:39:10,800 --> 00:39:11,580 and staff believes 702 00:39:11,580 --> 00:39:14,340 that all the findings that are listed here 703 00:39:14,340 --> 00:39:16,740 can be affirmatively made. 704 00:39:17,700 --> 00:39:18,630 There are other neighboring properties 705 00:39:18,630 --> 00:39:20,310 in the vicinity of the subject site 706 00:39:20,310 --> 00:39:21,270 that are inconsistent 707 00:39:21,270 --> 00:39:23,670 with several other development standards 708 00:39:23,670 --> 00:39:26,190 in the R6.0 Zoning District, 709 00:39:26,190 --> 00:39:30,900 including floor area ratio, lot coverage, and setbacks. 710 00:39:30,900 --> 00:39:33,900 Another thing to note is that 711 00:39:33,900 --> 00:39:38,490 the minimum lot coverage for R6.0 is 6,000 square feet. 712 00:39:38,640 --> 00:39:43,440 As mentioned earlier, their lot is 5,277 square feet 713 00:39:44,550 --> 00:39:47,910 which does limit them a little bit with lot coverage 714 00:39:47,910 --> 00:39:50,310 and floor area ratio. 715 00:39:51,990 --> 00:39:54,150 With the minor exception findings. 716 00:39:54,150 --> 00:39:55,650 Here are the findings 717 00:39:55,650 --> 00:39:58,560 that should be made for the minor exception. 718 00:39:58,560 --> 00:40:02,910 The request for a minor exception is to increase the height, 719 00:40:02,910 --> 00:40:04,590 which was not included as a part 720 00:40:04,590 --> 00:40:06,210 of the public hearing notice 721 00:40:06,210 --> 00:40:08,730 since minor exceptions are generally not subject 722 00:40:08,730 --> 00:40:10,200 to public hearings. 723 00:40:10,200 --> 00:40:13,890 However, we did include the minor exception description 724 00:40:13,890 --> 00:40:18,330 and the increase in height into the Staff Report, 725 00:40:18,330 --> 00:40:20,190 and it was posted online, 726 00:40:20,190 --> 00:40:23,100 so it is available online and it's included there. 727 00:40:23,100 --> 00:40:24,870 Staff believes that the height increase 728 00:40:24,870 --> 00:40:27,480 would not pose a detrimental impact 729 00:40:27,480 --> 00:40:29,520 to the site and adjacent properties, 730 00:40:29,520 --> 00:40:34,590 and comply with the intent of the zoning district. 731 00:40:34,590 --> 00:40:36,630 Earlier today, not too long ago, 732 00:40:36,630 --> 00:40:39,540 we did receive one public comment. 733 00:40:39,540 --> 00:40:43,260 In that public comment they expressed appreciation 734 00:40:43,260 --> 00:40:46,800 for the improvement at the property, 735 00:40:46,800 --> 00:40:49,860 but they were concerned with the overall project expansion. 736 00:40:49,860 --> 00:40:51,480 In their email 737 00:40:51,480 --> 00:40:53,640 they didn't mention that they had reviewed the plans, 738 00:40:53,640 --> 00:40:58,500 but just respectfully asked that the reviewing body 739 00:40:58,500 --> 00:40:59,790 can carefully consider 740 00:40:59,790 --> 00:41:03,390 whether the proposed height and modifications 741 00:41:03,990 --> 00:41:06,360 would just maintain the compatibility 742 00:41:06,360 --> 00:41:08,760 of the surrounding neighborhood. 743 00:41:10,920 --> 00:41:13,920 Some notable recommended conditions of approval 744 00:41:13,920 --> 00:41:17,130 is going to be landscaping and screening 745 00:41:17,130 --> 00:41:18,600 especially because they're expanding 746 00:41:18,600 --> 00:41:20,250 on the side and the rear yard 747 00:41:20,250 --> 00:41:22,590 and increasing the height slightly. 748 00:41:22,590 --> 00:41:25,500 The Applicant shall require to prepare a landscaping plan 749 00:41:25,500 --> 00:41:28,560 with the intent to screen the side yard property line 750 00:41:28,560 --> 00:41:33,360 and increase privacy for the respective property owners. 751 00:41:34,680 --> 00:41:37,200 And that landscaping plan 752 00:41:37,200 --> 00:41:39,240 shall be submitted to the Planning Division 753 00:41:39,240 --> 00:41:40,230 and approved by 754 00:41:40,230 --> 00:41:43,470 the Community and Economic Development Director, 755 00:41:43,470 --> 00:41:49,140 or designee, prior to the issuance of a building permit. 756 00:41:49,140 --> 00:41:53,280 With that, the recommendation is to conduct a public hearing 757 00:41:53,280 --> 00:41:57,480 and adopt Zoning Administrator Resolution No. 26-18, 758 00:41:59,610 --> 00:42:03,870 approving a request from Tony and Tiffany Chantri, 759 00:42:03,870 --> 00:42:06,870 to reduce the required rear yard setback 760 00:42:06,870 --> 00:42:09,270 from 25 feet to 20 feet, 761 00:42:09,390 --> 00:42:13,980 reduce the required side yard setback from 5 feet to 3 feet, 762 00:42:13,980 --> 00:42:15,900 reduce the required front yard setback 763 00:42:15,900 --> 00:42:18,300 from 20 feet to 5 feet, 764 00:42:18,330 --> 00:42:22,530 increase the maximum lot coverage from 40% to 45%, 765 00:42:22,710 --> 00:42:27,510 increase the maximum floor area ratio from 0.5 to 0.58, 766 00:42:29,400 --> 00:42:32,490 and a minor exception to increase the building height 767 00:42:32,490 --> 00:42:37,290 to 25 feet and 7 inches where 25 feet is permitted, 768 00:42:38,100 --> 00:42:43,830 and this would be to construct a 1,782 square foot addition 769 00:42:43,830 --> 00:42:46,230 to the single-family residence, 770 00:42:47,400 --> 00:42:51,600 totaling 3,037 square feet, located at 103 Escobar Street. 771 00:42:55,350 --> 00:43:00,720 And with that, I will be happy to answer any questions. 772 00:43:00,720 --> 00:43:01,980 - Thank you, Imanol. 773 00:43:01,980 --> 00:43:03,300 I had not had a chance 774 00:43:03,300 --> 00:43:05,460 to read the public comment that came in late. 775 00:43:05,460 --> 00:43:07,620 Could you please forward that to me so I could read it? 776 00:43:07,620 --> 00:43:09,600 I'd like to make sure I read it 777 00:43:09,600 --> 00:43:12,600 before making a decision on this project. 778 00:43:12,600 --> 00:43:15,210 - Yes, I can forward it right now. 779 00:43:15,210 --> 00:43:17,880 - And while you do that, 780 00:43:17,880 --> 00:43:23,280 I can allow the Applicant to make a presentation. 781 00:43:30,150 --> 00:43:33,810 - So I believe the Applicant might not be here, 782 00:43:33,810 --> 00:43:36,540 but the architect, Kirk, is here. 783 00:43:36,540 --> 00:43:40,680 And Kirk, are you available to speak? 784 00:43:40,680 --> 00:43:42,570 - Kirk, please feel free to unmute yourself 785 00:43:42,570 --> 00:43:44,970 and make any presentation. 786 00:43:45,180 --> 00:43:47,906 - [Kirk] There. It wasn't letting me unmute. 787 00:43:47,906 --> 00:43:48,903 But now can you hear me okay? 788 00:43:48,903 --> 00:43:50,160 - Yes. - Yes. 789 00:43:50,160 --> 00:43:52,410 - Hi, I'm Kirk Shelby. I'm the architect. 790 00:43:52,410 --> 00:43:54,180 I've been working with Tony Chantri 791 00:43:54,180 --> 00:43:56,100 for a number of years, actually. 792 00:43:56,100 --> 00:43:59,700 This home is his family home. 793 00:44:00,690 --> 00:44:02,250 He grew up in the home himself. 794 00:44:02,250 --> 00:44:05,160 He's in his 70s now. 795 00:44:05,160 --> 00:44:07,500 His mother lived in it up until recently. 796 00:44:07,500 --> 00:44:10,590 She's now in a care facility. 797 00:44:10,590 --> 00:44:13,890 And the house has remained empty since her absence, 798 00:44:13,890 --> 00:44:16,380 and I'm not quite sure how many years that's been, 799 00:44:16,380 --> 00:44:17,520 but it's been a long time. 800 00:44:17,520 --> 00:44:19,860 And so things have kind of gone. 801 00:44:19,860 --> 00:44:26,400 They've somewhat kept it up, but no one's been living there. 802 00:44:26,400 --> 00:44:30,300 Vegetation hasn't been taken care of for obvious reasons. 803 00:44:30,300 --> 00:44:31,650 No one's there. 804 00:44:31,650 --> 00:44:33,630 And general wear and tear 805 00:44:33,630 --> 00:44:38,430 of the various exterior components of the house 806 00:44:38,670 --> 00:44:39,810 are having an effect. 807 00:44:39,810 --> 00:44:43,140 And so Tony had asked me some time ago 808 00:44:43,140 --> 00:44:46,140 to look into improving it. 809 00:44:47,700 --> 00:44:52,110 At that time, he wasn't sure who the occupant would be. 810 00:44:52,110 --> 00:44:54,720 But since that time, his daughter, Tiffany, 811 00:44:54,720 --> 00:44:57,600 has expressed an interest to move into the home. 812 00:44:57,600 --> 00:45:00,270 And so at that point, we were able to kind of tailor, 813 00:45:00,270 --> 00:45:04,470 more tailor the designs of the addition 814 00:45:04,920 --> 00:45:06,630 to what we wanted to do. 815 00:45:06,630 --> 00:45:09,660 And so that is, in large part, 816 00:45:09,660 --> 00:45:13,350 the result of why we've got it. 817 00:45:13,350 --> 00:45:17,850 Original house was kind of, it was a 1950s-style home. 818 00:45:17,850 --> 00:45:20,850 So it had small living room, small kitchen, 819 00:45:20,850 --> 00:45:26,220 small dining room, a couple of bedrooms, a shared bathroom, 820 00:45:26,220 --> 00:45:28,650 a sitting area that was kind of adjacent to the dining. 821 00:45:28,650 --> 00:45:32,160 So it was... A covered porch. 822 00:45:32,160 --> 00:45:34,200 It had a number of items that worked well, 823 00:45:34,200 --> 00:45:37,800 I believe, at the early stages. 824 00:45:37,800 --> 00:45:41,880 But over time, given how things have changed 825 00:45:43,770 --> 00:45:46,890 with respect to what's anticipated 826 00:45:46,890 --> 00:45:49,530 and wanted in a home, that's changed. 827 00:45:49,530 --> 00:45:53,940 And so as a result, we've reconfigured it. 828 00:45:53,940 --> 00:45:55,140 The other thing that was taking place, 829 00:45:55,140 --> 00:45:57,600 excuse me for diverging a little bit, 830 00:45:57,600 --> 00:46:01,110 the roof design looks like it's been added on. 831 00:46:01,110 --> 00:46:03,840 I think the house has been added onto over time 832 00:46:03,840 --> 00:46:06,240 since its original construction. 833 00:46:06,480 --> 00:46:08,340 There was an 8 and 12 pitch, 834 00:46:08,340 --> 00:46:12,150 which was predominant in the major portions of the house, 835 00:46:12,150 --> 00:46:17,190 but there are some other 2 and 12 kind of things 836 00:46:17,190 --> 00:46:18,900 that are in there. 837 00:46:18,900 --> 00:46:21,180 And you can see that on the existing floor plan. 838 00:46:21,180 --> 00:46:23,490 It shows kind of how that was 839 00:46:23,490 --> 00:46:26,310 on the upper floor roof demo plan 840 00:46:26,310 --> 00:46:29,910 that we recently did for review. 841 00:46:29,940 --> 00:46:32,250 So we've revised the roof. 842 00:46:32,250 --> 00:46:33,780 We've taken down the pitch 843 00:46:33,780 --> 00:46:37,253 to what we consider the minimum pitch, 6 and 12. 844 00:46:37,253 --> 00:46:39,780 A 4 and 12 pitch could be done, 845 00:46:39,780 --> 00:46:44,340 but generally, the area has a variety of pitches, 846 00:46:44,340 --> 00:46:46,650 4 and 12 being the least of them. 847 00:46:46,650 --> 00:46:49,500 And so the idea was to try to maintain 848 00:46:49,500 --> 00:46:51,480 the original character of the home, 849 00:46:51,480 --> 00:46:54,870 which has a little more traditional feel 850 00:46:54,870 --> 00:46:56,970 than just a ranch-style house. 851 00:46:56,970 --> 00:46:59,400 And the other thing that comes into play is 852 00:46:59,400 --> 00:47:02,820 there's a large section existing in the house. 853 00:47:02,820 --> 00:47:04,440 The living and dining area 854 00:47:04,440 --> 00:47:09,000 is intended to be one large cathedral ceiling 855 00:47:09,000 --> 00:47:10,890 connecting the two spaces. 856 00:47:10,890 --> 00:47:14,640 And so in order to accomplish that with roof trusses, 857 00:47:14,640 --> 00:47:16,770 we're going to do 6 and 12 exterior pitch 858 00:47:16,770 --> 00:47:18,840 and a 4 and 12 interior pitch, 859 00:47:18,840 --> 00:47:21,990 which allows us to get a significant architectural effect 860 00:47:21,990 --> 00:47:23,310 on the interior. 861 00:47:23,310 --> 00:47:26,670 So those are kind of the reasons why it is what it is. 862 00:47:26,670 --> 00:47:28,710 It's my practice typically 863 00:47:28,710 --> 00:47:32,460 to try to maintain the same roof pitch throughout, 864 00:47:32,460 --> 00:47:35,580 it creates some consistency with the elevations, 865 00:47:35,580 --> 00:47:37,440 rather than doing a whole hodgepodge 866 00:47:37,440 --> 00:47:39,840 of different roof heights. 867 00:47:43,830 --> 00:47:46,170 The garage was something that was clearly lacking. 868 00:47:46,170 --> 00:47:48,540 Parking was stacked up, was kind of tandem, 869 00:47:48,540 --> 00:47:52,320 or even, I don't know what you call three cars stacked up, 870 00:47:52,320 --> 00:47:53,217 along the side yard. 871 00:47:53,217 --> 00:47:58,470 And so this allows a more normal two-car garage 872 00:47:58,470 --> 00:48:02,670 with ability for two cars to park in the driveway 873 00:48:02,670 --> 00:48:04,470 without encroaching on the side yard. 874 00:48:04,470 --> 00:48:06,210 So I think it opens up 875 00:48:06,210 --> 00:48:11,100 and reduces vehicular impact to the side neighbor, 876 00:48:11,400 --> 00:48:16,290 where right now you run right against the fence. 877 00:48:16,290 --> 00:48:18,930 Tony Chantri is a builder 878 00:48:18,930 --> 00:48:23,970 and has had interactions with the City on other projects, 879 00:48:23,970 --> 00:48:25,950 knew people downtown. 880 00:48:25,950 --> 00:48:28,950 Originally, he wanted to be the one 881 00:48:28,950 --> 00:48:32,370 that would do the interface with the community. 882 00:48:32,370 --> 00:48:34,170 He's a lifelong Martinez resident, 883 00:48:34,170 --> 00:48:36,210 so it all seemed to make sense. 884 00:48:36,210 --> 00:48:40,200 So I can't really speak to what conversations took place 885 00:48:40,200 --> 00:48:41,280 between the City and them. 886 00:48:41,280 --> 00:48:42,690 All I can tell you is tell you 887 00:48:42,690 --> 00:48:46,966 what he told me in terms of direction. 888 00:48:46,966 --> 00:48:51,390 We pushed in order to accomplish a number of things, 889 00:48:51,390 --> 00:48:53,160 particularly the entry. 890 00:48:53,160 --> 00:48:55,680 Right now, the entry kind of comes in between the kitchen 891 00:48:55,680 --> 00:48:58,500 and into a blank wall. 892 00:48:58,500 --> 00:49:00,600 We wanted to change that a bit. 893 00:49:00,600 --> 00:49:01,950 We wanted to increase the kitchen. 894 00:49:01,950 --> 00:49:08,340 So we removed a portion of the interior kitchen area along, 895 00:49:08,340 --> 00:49:09,173 it would be along, 896 00:49:09,173 --> 00:49:11,640 I guess it would be the north side 897 00:49:11,640 --> 00:49:13,590 of the front of that appendage, 898 00:49:13,590 --> 00:49:15,510 that peninsula that sticks out, 899 00:49:15,510 --> 00:49:19,200 and conversely added some on the other side, 900 00:49:19,200 --> 00:49:21,630 on the south side that fronts the cross street, 901 00:49:21,630 --> 00:49:23,640 Bay Street, I believe it is. 902 00:49:23,640 --> 00:49:26,940 That allows us to get a little straighter circulation, 903 00:49:26,940 --> 00:49:30,570 allows us to get a little bigger kitchen. 904 00:49:30,570 --> 00:49:34,440 It also allows us to get access to the garage 905 00:49:34,440 --> 00:49:36,840 because currently the steps, 906 00:49:37,800 --> 00:49:39,210 the exterior steps that lead to the front door 907 00:49:39,210 --> 00:49:40,230 would encroach on that, 908 00:49:40,230 --> 00:49:42,900 which then wouldn't allow us to have a two-car garage. 909 00:49:42,900 --> 00:49:45,810 We end up with a one car, at least a one-car door. 910 00:49:45,810 --> 00:49:47,370 And so it seemed like 911 00:49:47,370 --> 00:49:49,950 all of those kinds of revisions made sense 912 00:49:49,950 --> 00:49:54,750 to improve the overall character of the building. 913 00:49:54,990 --> 00:49:55,823 - Great. 914 00:49:55,823 --> 00:49:57,240 - [Kirk] Any other questions I can answer, 915 00:49:57,240 --> 00:49:58,680 I'd be happy to answer. 916 00:49:58,680 --> 00:50:01,680 - No, I appreciate you giving me the history 917 00:50:01,680 --> 00:50:04,530 as well as the design intent 918 00:50:04,530 --> 00:50:06,240 and things you were trying to accomplish 919 00:50:06,240 --> 00:50:07,483 through the project. 920 00:50:07,483 --> 00:50:10,140 I do have one quick question. 921 00:50:10,140 --> 00:50:12,870 Want to confirm you had a chance to read through 922 00:50:12,870 --> 00:50:15,660 the draft resolution and conditions of approval, 923 00:50:15,660 --> 00:50:18,870 and see if you have any issues or concerns. 924 00:50:18,870 --> 00:50:20,940 - [Kirk] Do not have issues or concerns 925 00:50:20,940 --> 00:50:23,670 with respect to those conditions. 926 00:50:23,670 --> 00:50:25,500 They seem to be reasonable. 927 00:50:25,500 --> 00:50:27,210 The landscaping was always intended. 928 00:50:27,210 --> 00:50:28,350 We just don't, you know... 929 00:50:28,350 --> 00:50:32,700 Without knowing whether we would be approved or not, 930 00:50:32,700 --> 00:50:33,810 we didn't really tackle that, 931 00:50:33,810 --> 00:50:36,900 but it's always been the consideration. 932 00:50:36,900 --> 00:50:41,100 There is a lot of vegetation along, 933 00:50:41,580 --> 00:50:43,860 not Escobar, but the other street. 934 00:50:43,860 --> 00:50:45,960 You cannot see into the backyard 935 00:50:45,960 --> 00:50:47,310 or see the back part of the house. 936 00:50:47,310 --> 00:50:49,320 I had to poke through the fence 937 00:50:49,320 --> 00:50:51,000 to be able to get any adequate pictures 938 00:50:51,000 --> 00:50:54,270 to study that when I was trying to figure out the roof. 939 00:50:54,270 --> 00:50:58,980 But, so, it's pretty well taken care of there. 940 00:50:58,980 --> 00:51:02,100 But there are other areas along the rear. 941 00:51:02,100 --> 00:51:04,440 There's a shed that's going to be removed 942 00:51:04,440 --> 00:51:07,830 that is going to provide a lot of ability 943 00:51:07,830 --> 00:51:09,330 for additional landscape screening, 944 00:51:09,330 --> 00:51:15,120 as well as the south side where the current driveway is. 945 00:51:15,120 --> 00:51:16,950 - Well, I appreciate that, Kirk. 946 00:51:16,950 --> 00:51:21,120 Thank you for confirming and the additional information. 947 00:51:21,120 --> 00:51:23,460 I don't have further questions for you at this time, 948 00:51:23,460 --> 00:51:26,820 but I would like to open it up for any member of the public 949 00:51:26,820 --> 00:51:28,560 who wishes to speak on this item. 950 00:51:28,560 --> 00:51:31,200 You can raise your hand. 951 00:51:31,200 --> 00:51:33,900 I'm seeing Tim Farley. 952 00:51:33,900 --> 00:51:37,890 Dee Dee, if you could promote him, please? 953 00:51:38,640 --> 00:51:40,230 Tim, please go ahead. 954 00:51:40,230 --> 00:51:41,490 - [Tim] Hello. Can you hear me? 955 00:51:41,490 --> 00:51:42,810 - Yes. - Wonderful. 956 00:51:42,810 --> 00:51:47,850 Thank you so much Director Cass and Planner Tovar. 957 00:51:47,850 --> 00:51:51,510 I appreciate the opportunity to address the Zoning Board. 958 00:51:51,510 --> 00:51:55,770 First off, I'm excited to welcome the Chantri family 959 00:51:55,770 --> 00:51:58,170 back to the home. 960 00:51:58,800 --> 00:52:00,300 They've been part of this neighborhood 961 00:52:00,300 --> 00:52:02,700 for maybe even 90 years. 962 00:52:03,270 --> 00:52:08,370 And so we're excited about having them return. 963 00:52:08,370 --> 00:52:12,570 The house has been abandoned and neglected 964 00:52:13,320 --> 00:52:15,320 for 16, 18 years now, 965 00:52:16,410 --> 00:52:18,780 and so we are pleased 966 00:52:18,780 --> 00:52:24,300 that there will be some activity on the property. 967 00:52:24,300 --> 00:52:26,580 I am sitting here with Art Price. 968 00:52:26,580 --> 00:52:31,200 He is on Bay View, and he'll address you shortly. 969 00:52:31,200 --> 00:52:34,770 And then I do have some comments from Jamie Hilgendorf 970 00:52:34,770 --> 00:52:36,770 at 110 Escobar Street. 971 00:52:37,410 --> 00:52:39,120 So if you would indulge me 972 00:52:39,120 --> 00:52:42,300 to address both of their concerns. 973 00:52:42,300 --> 00:52:43,680 I'll address Jamie's, 974 00:52:43,680 --> 00:52:47,670 and then Mr. Price himself can address his own concerns. 975 00:52:47,670 --> 00:52:51,660 But as I said, we are eager to welcome the Chantries, 976 00:52:51,660 --> 00:52:53,660 and an improvement 977 00:52:53,730 --> 00:52:58,350 is better than the derelict house that we have. 978 00:52:58,350 --> 00:53:00,600 We've had homeless people there. 979 00:53:00,600 --> 00:53:01,470 I work from home. 980 00:53:01,470 --> 00:53:03,120 I've called the police a few times 981 00:53:03,120 --> 00:53:07,920 because of the nuisance that's present there. 982 00:53:08,250 --> 00:53:10,410 I did have a chance to review the plans. 983 00:53:10,410 --> 00:53:12,450 I'm not an architect. I'm not a planner. 984 00:53:12,450 --> 00:53:14,700 I'm not a contractor. 985 00:53:14,700 --> 00:53:18,990 I do think that it's a bit of an ambitious project 986 00:53:18,990 --> 00:53:20,790 to have such a large home. 987 00:53:20,790 --> 00:53:25,170 I think you're doubling the capacity, the square footage, 988 00:53:25,170 --> 00:53:29,580 or nearly doubling the square footage for that lot. 989 00:53:29,580 --> 00:53:31,980 And I have some concerns about that. 990 00:53:31,980 --> 00:53:34,590 The architect, the planners know better than I do, 991 00:53:34,590 --> 00:53:37,920 so I will leave that with you. 992 00:53:37,920 --> 00:53:42,000 My major concern, though, is the height. 993 00:53:42,000 --> 00:53:45,750 I think the height is just a bit much for the neighborhood. 994 00:53:45,750 --> 00:53:49,920 One of the things that we do enjoy here is our view shed. 995 00:53:49,920 --> 00:53:55,320 And I know that when a 50 Escobar was built 996 00:53:57,900 --> 00:54:01,980 they promised me that it would only be a certain height, 997 00:54:01,980 --> 00:54:03,810 and it went very high. 998 00:54:03,810 --> 00:54:06,300 So I would ask, this is Tim Farley, 999 00:54:06,300 --> 00:54:08,640 that we could get story poles 1000 00:54:08,640 --> 00:54:12,600 so we could envision just how high it's going to be 1001 00:54:12,600 --> 00:54:15,390 and what impact it would have on our views. 1002 00:54:15,390 --> 00:54:19,560 So that's the request that I have. 1003 00:54:19,560 --> 00:54:21,450 I don't want to slow the project down. 1004 00:54:21,450 --> 00:54:24,330 I don't want to kill the project. 1005 00:54:24,330 --> 00:54:26,220 I do think that it's important 1006 00:54:26,220 --> 00:54:30,360 that we welcome Tiffany when she comes back to Martinez. 1007 00:54:30,360 --> 00:54:32,220 But Tim Farley and Eileen 1008 00:54:32,220 --> 00:54:33,990 are very concerned about the height 1009 00:54:33,990 --> 00:54:37,710 and some of the massing that's going on. 1010 00:54:37,710 --> 00:54:44,220 With that, I'm going to have Art Price from Bay View Street 1011 00:54:44,220 --> 00:54:46,320 address some of his concerns. 1012 00:54:46,320 --> 00:54:50,670 And then when he's done, I will read the statement 1013 00:54:50,670 --> 00:54:53,670 from Jamie Hilgendorf at 110 Escobar. 1014 00:54:54,600 --> 00:54:56,670 - Tim, before moving on to another person, 1015 00:54:56,670 --> 00:54:59,700 if you could please just wrap up the comments you have, 1016 00:54:59,700 --> 00:55:01,140 and then we can move on to the other individual. 1017 00:55:01,140 --> 00:55:04,140 - Okay, so Jamie Hilgendorf at 110 1018 00:55:05,460 --> 00:55:09,210 is on a flight right now or else he would be on the Zoom, 1019 00:55:09,210 --> 00:55:11,460 but he asked me if I would read. 1020 00:55:11,460 --> 00:55:14,160 I'd show it to you, but there's no camera. 1021 00:55:14,160 --> 00:55:17,580 But this is what Jamie Hilgendorf prepared, 1022 00:55:17,580 --> 00:55:20,700 and he's going to submit it later on. 1023 00:55:20,700 --> 00:55:23,527 And he said, "I oppose the idea of a Variance 1024 00:55:23,527 --> 00:55:27,157 "to the property located at 103 Escobar Street 1025 00:55:27,157 --> 00:55:30,577 "Residential Zoning District for the following reasons. 1026 00:55:30,577 --> 00:55:33,187 "Number one, this would set a new precedent 1027 00:55:33,187 --> 00:55:35,527 "for zoning on Escobar Street, 1028 00:55:35,527 --> 00:55:38,317 "as they are already close to Escobar Street, 1029 00:55:38,317 --> 00:55:40,777 "than any other neighboring property. 1030 00:55:40,777 --> 00:55:42,817 "Number two, I believe 1031 00:55:42,817 --> 00:55:45,517 "that allowing the side and front yard setbacks 1032 00:55:45,517 --> 00:55:48,970 "to change to what they are asking 1033 00:55:48,970 --> 00:55:50,707 "would impair the view of oncoming traffic 1034 00:55:50,707 --> 00:55:55,870 "from Bay View to Escobar Street or vice versa. 1035 00:55:55,870 --> 00:55:56,827 "Three, looking at the request 1036 00:55:56,827 --> 00:55:58,177 "from a hardship point of view, 1037 00:55:58,177 --> 00:56:00,157 "the only hardship that they have 1038 00:56:00,157 --> 00:56:03,457 "is they are trying to build too big of a house 1039 00:56:03,457 --> 00:56:05,970 "on the size lot that they have." 1040 00:56:05,970 --> 00:56:10,477 Again, these are Mr. Hilgendorf's comments, not mine. 1041 00:56:10,477 --> 00:56:11,917 "I feel that granting the Variance 1042 00:56:11,917 --> 00:56:14,347 "would be a bigger hardship for all the property owners 1043 00:56:14,347 --> 00:56:17,887 "on this side of Escobar Street than it is worth, 1044 00:56:17,887 --> 00:56:20,227 "and would ultimately be regretted by all. 1045 00:56:20,227 --> 00:56:22,777 "Number four, please don't get me wrong, 1046 00:56:22,777 --> 00:56:25,327 "I would love to see an improvement to this property 1047 00:56:25,327 --> 00:56:27,187 "that has been the blight of the neighborhood 1048 00:56:27,187 --> 00:56:28,867 "for over 16 years 1049 00:56:28,867 --> 00:56:31,147 "with little attention or consideration 1050 00:56:31,147 --> 00:56:34,890 "to the excess garbage that we have had to live with." 1051 00:56:34,890 --> 00:56:39,750 And that's sincerely Jamie Hilgendorf of 110 Escobar Street. 1052 00:56:39,750 --> 00:56:42,210 So those are Mr. Hilgendorf's comments. 1053 00:56:42,210 --> 00:56:47,520 And I'm going to turn the screen over to Mr. Art Price 1054 00:56:47,520 --> 00:56:50,430 and he can tell you his concerns and where he lives. 1055 00:56:50,430 --> 00:56:53,305 - Thank you. - Oh, sorry. 1056 00:56:53,305 --> 00:56:55,350 - [Art] Hi, my name's Art Price. 1057 00:56:55,350 --> 00:56:58,350 I live at 534 Bay View, 1058 00:56:59,370 --> 00:57:03,570 and I look directly over the 103 house. 1059 00:57:05,280 --> 00:57:08,760 There are other ways to trim. 1060 00:57:08,760 --> 00:57:13,650 I'm a superintendent for a large commercial company. 1061 00:57:13,650 --> 00:57:18,120 Build high rises in San Francisco and so on. 1062 00:57:18,120 --> 00:57:21,720 You can go with conventional rafting 1063 00:57:22,530 --> 00:57:26,700 that takes away from the trusses. 1064 00:57:26,700 --> 00:57:28,410 Trusses take a lot of room. 1065 00:57:28,410 --> 00:57:30,990 To lower the roof, just to lower the roof down, 1066 00:57:30,990 --> 00:57:33,720 get it down to 25 foot. 1067 00:57:33,720 --> 00:57:37,320 That's all we're asking. 1068 00:57:38,820 --> 00:57:41,100 - Do you have any additional comments? 1069 00:57:41,100 --> 00:57:41,850 - [Art] I did. 1070 00:57:41,850 --> 00:57:47,340 On the back, the Cypress have grown up way out of control 1071 00:57:47,340 --> 00:57:51,210 and they're up into the PG&E lines. 1072 00:57:51,210 --> 00:57:56,190 And constantly we have sparks flying down into his property. 1073 00:57:56,190 --> 00:58:01,860 It's not so concerning to me because I'm across the street. 1074 00:58:01,860 --> 00:58:04,590 But when he's going to build a new house, 1075 00:58:04,590 --> 00:58:10,560 I've seen big buildings go up in flame and they go quick. 1076 00:58:10,560 --> 00:58:12,960 - Okay. Appreciate the comments. 1077 00:58:13,590 --> 00:58:17,190 Thank you so much. - Okay. 1078 00:58:18,600 --> 00:58:22,950 - And now I'd like to invite Family, is what the name says, 1079 00:58:22,950 --> 00:58:25,950 to make any public comments. 1080 00:58:27,840 --> 00:58:31,200 - Hi there. Can you hear me? - Yes. 1081 00:58:31,200 --> 00:58:33,240 - [Susie] This is Susie and John Gardnell. 1082 00:58:33,240 --> 00:58:37,440 We live in 107. We're right below 103. 1083 00:58:40,170 --> 00:58:41,490 Don't even know where to start. 1084 00:58:41,490 --> 00:58:44,760 This house has been a nightmare for seven years. 1085 00:58:44,760 --> 00:58:47,370 When we bought this house, we were promised by Tony 1086 00:58:47,370 --> 00:58:51,690 that he was going to come back and rebuild. 1087 00:58:51,690 --> 00:58:53,340 And it just sat there empty 1088 00:58:53,340 --> 00:58:58,140 for homeless and some nasty people to live there, 1089 00:58:58,140 --> 00:59:00,140 and animals galore. 1090 00:59:00,450 --> 00:59:02,820 We've just had a dead deer laying there 1091 00:59:02,820 --> 00:59:04,140 stinking up the neighborhood. 1092 00:59:04,140 --> 00:59:07,500 But we are very excited that the house is, 1093 00:59:07,500 --> 00:59:09,870 it's going to be redone because it's a total eyesore. 1094 00:59:09,870 --> 00:59:11,420 And we hopefully-- 1095 00:59:11,420 --> 00:59:14,130 - And a fire hazard. - And a total fire hazard. 1096 00:59:14,130 --> 00:59:16,200 I mean, it's been a total fire hazard. 1097 00:59:16,200 --> 00:59:18,210 I'm surprised no one's, 1098 00:59:18,210 --> 00:59:20,310 nothing's been done about this house 1099 00:59:20,310 --> 00:59:23,310 because of the fire hazard. 1100 00:59:23,490 --> 00:59:28,380 But in a few years, we will need to sell our house. 1101 00:59:28,380 --> 00:59:30,450 And we're a little worried 1102 00:59:30,450 --> 00:59:33,240 that we're going to have this huge house 1103 00:59:33,240 --> 00:59:35,130 looming over our house. 1104 00:59:35,130 --> 00:59:36,930 I don't know where the garage is going to go, 1105 00:59:36,930 --> 00:59:37,890 so I'm not sure... 1106 00:59:37,890 --> 00:59:41,400 I mean, we've been kind of lucky 1107 00:59:41,400 --> 00:59:43,800 that we haven't had neighbors for seven years, 1108 00:59:43,800 --> 00:59:44,700 and so then we're going to go 1109 00:59:44,700 --> 00:59:47,880 and have this ginormous house on top of us. 1110 00:59:47,880 --> 00:59:50,220 You know, I just... 1111 00:59:50,220 --> 00:59:55,230 I don't know what else to say, but that worries us. 1112 00:59:55,230 --> 00:59:57,990 Our fence, I'm not sure what... 1113 00:59:57,990 --> 01:00:02,273 They're going to look down into our yard? 1114 01:00:02,273 --> 01:00:05,580 I'm not sure how it's going to work. 1115 01:00:05,580 --> 01:00:08,100 Just a little worried about this huge house. 1116 01:00:08,100 --> 01:00:11,400 And the front being five feet 1117 01:00:11,400 --> 01:00:13,350 or three feet, whatever, to the street, 1118 01:00:13,350 --> 01:00:16,980 that's a little bothersome as well. 1119 01:00:16,980 --> 01:00:20,220 It's just a huge house going on this property 1120 01:00:20,220 --> 01:00:23,820 that doesn't seem that big. 1121 01:00:24,900 --> 01:00:25,830 That's about it. 1122 01:00:25,830 --> 01:00:28,753 Do you have anything to say? 1123 01:00:28,753 --> 01:00:29,586 - [John] No. 1124 01:00:29,586 --> 01:00:32,640 - [Susie] That's it. We're just a little worried that... 1125 01:00:32,640 --> 01:00:34,740 I don't know what this house is going to look like. 1126 01:00:34,740 --> 01:00:36,390 I can't really tell by the pictures and stuff, 1127 01:00:36,390 --> 01:00:37,890 but just, like I said, 1128 01:00:37,890 --> 01:00:39,674 we're going to sell this house in a few years 1129 01:00:39,674 --> 01:00:45,420 and I don't want it to affect the sale of our house. 1130 01:00:45,420 --> 01:00:49,800 - Okay. Well, thank you very much for your comments. 1131 01:00:49,800 --> 01:00:53,165 I appreciate you attending and expressing them. 1132 01:00:53,165 --> 01:00:55,980 I'd now like to invite Jeremy 1133 01:00:55,980 --> 01:01:01,560 to make any public comments that you wish to make. 1134 01:01:01,560 --> 01:01:04,200 - [Jeremy] Hi, thank you. Can you hear me? 1135 01:01:04,200 --> 01:01:05,340 - Yes. 1136 01:01:05,340 --> 01:01:07,800 - [Jeremy] Yeah. My name is Jeremy Guiley. 1137 01:01:07,800 --> 01:01:11,940 Me and my wife and our family live at 14 Escobar Street, 1138 01:01:11,940 --> 01:01:14,910 and we just have a few comments. 1139 01:01:14,910 --> 01:01:16,440 So we appreciate the effort 1140 01:01:16,440 --> 01:01:19,380 the property owners are making to improve a home 1141 01:01:19,380 --> 01:01:22,350 that has appeared to be abandoned for many years. 1142 01:01:22,350 --> 01:01:24,660 It's encouraging to see investment 1143 01:01:24,660 --> 01:01:27,600 in revitalizing the neighborhood. 1144 01:01:27,450 --> 01:01:30,900 Our only concern at this time is that 1145 01:01:30,900 --> 01:01:36,600 we are interested in the proposed height of the home, 1146 01:01:36,600 --> 01:01:40,770 with it being expanded, and the roof height specifically. 1147 01:01:40,770 --> 01:01:42,870 We support updating the property. 1148 01:01:42,870 --> 01:01:45,270 We just hope that the final design 1149 01:01:45,270 --> 01:01:48,330 is going to remain compatible with the surrounding homes 1150 01:01:48,330 --> 01:01:51,180 and preserve the character of the neighborhood. 1151 01:01:51,180 --> 01:01:52,530 We respectfully ask 1152 01:01:52,530 --> 01:01:54,630 that the reviewing body carefully consider 1153 01:01:54,630 --> 01:01:56,670 whether the proposed height is appropriate, 1154 01:01:56,670 --> 01:01:59,160 and if possible, encourage modifications 1155 01:01:59,160 --> 01:02:01,410 that achieve the owner's goals 1156 01:02:01,410 --> 01:02:03,300 while maintaining compatibility 1157 01:02:03,300 --> 01:02:05,130 with the surrounding neighborhood. 1158 01:02:05,130 --> 01:02:06,960 I also want to echo the comments 1159 01:02:06,960 --> 01:02:10,560 about the corner there between Escobar 1160 01:02:11,820 --> 01:02:15,690 and the traffic that comes around the corner. 1161 01:02:15,690 --> 01:02:18,690 There's been several accidents on that corner 1162 01:02:18,690 --> 01:02:23,400 with cars hitting each other or parked cars. 1163 01:02:23,400 --> 01:02:26,490 And a view around that corner 1164 01:02:26,490 --> 01:02:30,600 is, I believe, important for public safety 1165 01:02:30,600 --> 01:02:34,860 as well as safety of pedestrians around Escobar. 1166 01:02:35,100 --> 01:02:37,500 So if those could be considered, 1167 01:02:37,500 --> 01:02:39,600 we would really appreciate it. 1168 01:02:39,600 --> 01:02:40,890 Thank you. 1169 01:02:40,890 --> 01:02:42,103 - Well, thank you very much, Jeremy. 1170 01:02:42,103 --> 01:02:46,830 I appreciate you attending and expressing your comments. 1171 01:02:46,830 --> 01:02:48,510 Any other members of the public 1172 01:02:48,510 --> 01:02:52,440 who wish to speak on this item? 1173 01:02:52,440 --> 01:02:54,900 Okay. I'm hearing none. 1174 01:02:54,900 --> 01:02:57,810 I do want to put on the record 1175 01:02:57,810 --> 01:03:01,890 the comment that was sent from Brooke Guiley, 1176 01:03:01,890 --> 01:03:05,130 that was emailed to me during the meeting, 1177 01:03:05,130 --> 01:03:07,290 I did have a chance to read it, so I just want to make sure 1178 01:03:07,290 --> 01:03:10,530 that gets reflected on the record. 1179 01:03:10,530 --> 01:03:14,580 I'd now like to invite Kirk, if you'd like to respond 1180 01:03:14,580 --> 01:03:18,780 to the public comments that were received. 1181 01:03:19,470 --> 01:03:21,470 - [Kirk] Sure. 1182 01:03:22,753 --> 01:03:24,720 I can certainly appreciate everybody's concern 1183 01:03:24,720 --> 01:03:27,930 with respect to the size of the home. 1184 01:03:27,930 --> 01:03:32,220 But most of the expansion of the home 1185 01:03:32,220 --> 01:03:34,290 occurs along the back property. 1186 01:03:34,290 --> 01:03:37,200 That's where the lion's share of the area is 1187 01:03:37,200 --> 01:03:39,600 that's been expanded. 1188 01:03:39,930 --> 01:03:44,730 The upper floor area is like 2,000 square feet. 1189 01:03:46,350 --> 01:03:49,140 So you're talking about 500 feet of the garage. 1190 01:03:49,140 --> 01:03:53,700 And to clarify, the garage is underneath the living space 1191 01:03:53,700 --> 01:03:58,470 in a space that previously was blank underfloor space, 1192 01:03:59,280 --> 01:04:01,280 unused space. 1193 01:04:01,290 --> 01:04:05,850 Yes, it projects out four feet from the lower level 1194 01:04:05,850 --> 01:04:10,410 to allow for sufficient depth in the garage. 1195 01:04:10,410 --> 01:04:14,760 The height of the building, what we try to do is, 1196 01:04:14,760 --> 01:04:17,970 is try to utilize the same things that were occurring. 1197 01:04:17,970 --> 01:04:21,900 I mean, the main living space, 1198 01:04:21,900 --> 01:04:24,840 in fact, the entire living space is upstairs, 1199 01:04:24,840 --> 01:04:26,940 as it's always been. 1200 01:04:26,940 --> 01:04:29,370 It's always been at that floor level. 1201 01:04:29,370 --> 01:04:34,740 So, the porch area that was converted into living space 1202 01:04:34,740 --> 01:04:37,740 looks out across the view, 1203 01:04:37,860 --> 01:04:39,840 and that really hasn't changed 1204 01:04:39,840 --> 01:04:41,490 in terms of the number of windows 1205 01:04:41,490 --> 01:04:44,220 and things that are going to occur along there. 1206 01:04:44,220 --> 01:04:47,220 Yes, recessed from that facade 1207 01:04:48,150 --> 01:04:51,300 is the step back where the master bedroom is, 1208 01:04:51,300 --> 01:04:56,700 and there is a porch or deck off that. 1209 01:04:58,980 --> 01:05:01,500 But it's only... 1210 01:05:01,500 --> 01:05:04,770 I mean, I think it would be appropriate for, 1211 01:05:04,770 --> 01:05:08,220 in the development of the home 1212 01:05:08,220 --> 01:05:10,800 for the owner to want to get views 1213 01:05:10,800 --> 01:05:13,860 that they currently have out those second story, 1214 01:05:13,860 --> 01:05:15,480 if you want to call it second story, 1215 01:05:15,480 --> 01:05:19,606 second story as it relates to the north property line. 1216 01:05:19,606 --> 01:05:21,990 It's one story as it relates to the south property line. 1217 01:05:21,990 --> 01:05:26,790 So, all those things have an impact on 1218 01:05:28,240 --> 01:05:32,820 how the height of the house is perceived as 27 feet, 1219 01:05:32,820 --> 01:05:35,700 because we're measuring from the lower end up to the top, 1220 01:05:35,700 --> 01:05:39,300 not from the upper side to the top. 1221 01:05:39,300 --> 01:05:43,650 That being said, anything can be done architecturally. 1222 01:05:43,650 --> 01:05:47,310 The question is going to be is: 1223 01:05:47,310 --> 01:05:50,310 is the resultant reduction of two feet, 1224 01:05:50,310 --> 01:05:53,640 whether you lop off two feet of the ridge? 1225 01:05:53,640 --> 01:05:56,640 Only one section of the roof extends 1226 01:05:56,640 --> 01:05:59,910 to the full height of the overall height. 1227 01:05:59,910 --> 01:06:04,200 It's a hip section that lies to the rear 1228 01:06:04,200 --> 01:06:07,260 of where the living and dining area space is. 1229 01:06:07,260 --> 01:06:08,550 And it hips up, 1230 01:06:08,550 --> 01:06:11,310 it purposely hips up so there's not a gable there. 1231 01:06:11,310 --> 01:06:14,580 It purposely hips up so it's not going to be as obvious. 1232 01:06:14,580 --> 01:06:15,630 But it does get higher 1233 01:06:15,630 --> 01:06:21,480 because that's the widest span for the roof to go. 1234 01:06:21,480 --> 01:06:24,420 But there are ways to adjust that 1235 01:06:24,420 --> 01:06:30,330 to go from 27 to 25, if that's a game break. 1236 01:06:30,330 --> 01:06:35,100 In terms of the overall square footage, I don't know the... 1237 01:06:35,100 --> 01:06:37,410 You probably know better than I 1238 01:06:37,410 --> 01:06:40,800 what the range of floor areas are for that neighborhood. 1239 01:06:40,800 --> 01:06:42,960 I have no idea what they are. 1240 01:06:42,960 --> 01:06:44,790 But I know from experience 1241 01:06:44,790 --> 01:06:48,330 that a 2,200 square foot living space 1242 01:06:48,330 --> 01:06:52,530 isn't generally considered to be overwhelming. 1243 01:06:55,470 --> 01:06:57,390 With respect, it's not like we're building 1244 01:06:57,390 --> 01:07:01,860 a 5,000 square foot monster house next to smaller homes. 1245 01:07:01,860 --> 01:07:04,500 So again, I don't know. 1246 01:07:04,500 --> 01:07:08,220 I mean, I'm happy to talk to anybody on site 1247 01:07:08,220 --> 01:07:10,620 to alleviate any concerns. 1248 01:07:10,710 --> 01:07:16,410 But we've got 2,139 square feet on the upper floor. 1249 01:07:16,410 --> 01:07:20,100 That includes three bedrooms, two baths, 1250 01:07:20,580 --> 01:07:24,810 a kitchen, a dining room, and a living room. 1251 01:07:24,810 --> 01:07:28,920 There's no family room. There's no nook. 1252 01:07:28,920 --> 01:07:31,890 So, it is a fairly straightforward house. 1253 01:07:31,890 --> 01:07:35,610 The additional square feet is a lower-floor guest suite 1254 01:07:35,610 --> 01:07:37,620 that could be used as an ADU. 1255 01:07:37,620 --> 01:07:40,470 We hadn't anticipated using it as an ADU, 1256 01:07:40,470 --> 01:07:45,300 but it could be used as an ADU if it was allowed. 1257 01:07:45,300 --> 01:07:47,790 It's removed from the rest of the house. 1258 01:07:47,790 --> 01:07:50,132 You go downstairs to get to it. 1259 01:07:50,132 --> 01:07:53,520 It's accessible from the garage. 1260 01:07:53,520 --> 01:07:56,520 But the original intent was 1261 01:07:56,520 --> 01:08:00,240 if Ms. Chantri had a guest that wanted to stay, 1262 01:08:00,240 --> 01:08:02,280 it would give them the opportunity to stay, 1263 01:08:02,280 --> 01:08:07,680 visit with her and have a modicum of privacy. 1264 01:08:08,250 --> 01:08:10,290 Having had that experience with my in-laws, 1265 01:08:10,290 --> 01:08:12,480 it's nice to be able to do that, 1266 01:08:12,480 --> 01:08:14,940 to be able to take, 1267 01:08:14,940 --> 01:08:20,340 to not constantly intrude upon your host's lifestyle. 1268 01:08:21,240 --> 01:08:24,900 So, I mean, those are the rationale for the reasons. 1269 01:08:24,900 --> 01:08:26,850 I think they're reasonable thoughts. 1270 01:08:26,850 --> 01:08:30,450 I certainly can appreciate the concerns 1271 01:08:30,630 --> 01:08:34,230 with respect to reduction of view. 1272 01:08:34,320 --> 01:08:36,930 If story poles are the answer, 1273 01:08:36,930 --> 01:08:42,000 then obviously that will take some time to erect and done. 1274 01:08:42,000 --> 01:08:45,000 I think from my experience 1275 01:08:45,210 --> 01:08:47,730 a story poll would be good to show 1276 01:08:47,730 --> 01:08:52,530 not just what the proposed profile would be, 1277 01:08:53,460 --> 01:08:57,750 but also how it relates to the existing profile. 1278 01:08:57,750 --> 01:09:01,230 The problem with story poles is, how do you erect them? 1279 01:09:01,230 --> 01:09:02,370 I mean, they're easy to erect 1280 01:09:02,370 --> 01:09:04,590 when you have nothing on the property. 1281 01:09:04,590 --> 01:09:08,280 They're a little more difficult to manage 1282 01:09:08,280 --> 01:09:10,620 when you've got a building sitting 1283 01:09:10,620 --> 01:09:12,510 where you're trying to erect story poles. 1284 01:09:12,510 --> 01:09:16,740 So I don't know about that, but. 1285 01:09:16,740 --> 01:09:17,820 - And Kirk, question for you. 1286 01:09:17,820 --> 01:09:21,330 There also was a comment about concerns with the tree 1287 01:09:21,330 --> 01:09:26,730 and how it impacts utility lines that are there. 1288 01:09:26,880 --> 01:09:28,320 - [Kirk] Yeah, I don't think, you know... 1289 01:09:28,320 --> 01:09:30,630 That is one of those... 1290 01:09:30,630 --> 01:09:32,580 And certainly I can... 1291 01:09:32,580 --> 01:09:34,350 I live across the street from a property 1292 01:09:34,350 --> 01:09:37,590 that's been vacant, just sold last week. 1293 01:09:37,590 --> 01:09:39,300 It's been vacant for 15 years, 1294 01:09:39,300 --> 01:09:42,480 so I can certainly appreciate the concerns that go on. 1295 01:09:42,480 --> 01:09:46,590 I had to go in the backyard and mow down all the weeds 1296 01:09:46,590 --> 01:09:48,330 because it backs up to the park. 1297 01:09:48,330 --> 01:09:50,400 And 4th of July, we were concerned 1298 01:09:50,400 --> 01:09:52,200 it was going to light the whole... 1299 01:09:52,200 --> 01:09:54,720 That an errant firecracker or firework 1300 01:09:54,720 --> 01:09:56,340 would light the whole neighborhood on fire. 1301 01:09:56,340 --> 01:09:59,760 So I can certainly appreciate those concerns. 1302 01:09:59,760 --> 01:10:01,770 In talking to Mr. Chantri, 1303 01:10:01,770 --> 01:10:04,530 and again, I can't speak to 1304 01:10:04,530 --> 01:10:06,510 what's taken place over the years, 1305 01:10:06,510 --> 01:10:12,330 but he's assured me that he wants to clean all that up. 1306 01:10:12,330 --> 01:10:18,330 And so, I don't anticipate or see any problems 1307 01:10:19,290 --> 01:10:24,690 with making sure that that hazard is dealt with. 1308 01:10:25,380 --> 01:10:26,850 On the other hand, we want to... 1309 01:10:26,850 --> 01:10:30,660 I think that the neighborhood would probably want to keep 1310 01:10:30,660 --> 01:10:32,550 the screening ability of those trees. 1311 01:10:32,550 --> 01:10:34,440 So maybe it's a maintenance thing 1312 01:10:34,440 --> 01:10:36,300 where the trees don't need to be removed, 1313 01:10:36,300 --> 01:10:38,910 but they need to be significantly pruned and kept pruned 1314 01:10:38,910 --> 01:10:41,970 so they don't encroach on the power lines. 1315 01:10:41,970 --> 01:10:43,970 - Okay. Appreciate that. 1316 01:10:44,610 --> 01:10:46,610 Any final comments? 1317 01:10:47,130 --> 01:10:49,470 - [Kirk] Well, we've tried to do our best 1318 01:10:49,470 --> 01:10:53,700 in terms of creating a design. 1319 01:10:54,570 --> 01:10:56,250 We've met with a couple of people 1320 01:10:56,250 --> 01:10:57,900 and talked to a couple of people 1321 01:10:57,900 --> 01:10:59,580 when I've been walking the site. 1322 01:10:59,580 --> 01:11:02,820 Everybody seems to be wanting to have something done. 1323 01:11:02,820 --> 01:11:05,680 We haven't had any real design powwows. 1324 01:11:05,680 --> 01:11:07,800 I think, you know... 1325 01:11:07,800 --> 01:11:10,890 I don't know if anybody had seen this plan previously. 1326 01:11:10,890 --> 01:11:15,900 So I can certainly appreciate the concern 1327 01:11:16,200 --> 01:11:17,130 that neighbors would have 1328 01:11:17,130 --> 01:11:19,980 in terms of seeing something being built 1329 01:11:19,980 --> 01:11:21,980 in the neighborhood. 1330 01:11:22,980 --> 01:11:25,620 - Okay. Well, thank you, Kirk. 1331 01:11:25,620 --> 01:11:28,800 I am seeing a raised hand, but I want to note that 1332 01:11:28,800 --> 01:11:32,370 unfortunately the way that public hearings work 1333 01:11:32,370 --> 01:11:37,170 is public comment period is actually now done. 1334 01:11:38,970 --> 01:11:41,970 So I apologize for that. 1335 01:11:42,900 --> 01:11:43,800 And it's now at the point 1336 01:11:43,800 --> 01:11:47,100 that I will deliberate on the item. 1337 01:11:47,100 --> 01:11:50,520 So first and foremost, I want to thank everyone 1338 01:11:50,520 --> 01:11:54,150 for being just as respectful and neighborly as everyone has. 1339 01:11:54,150 --> 01:11:56,670 It's a development project, 1340 01:11:56,670 --> 01:12:00,150 and change in a neighborhood can be challenging. 1341 01:12:00,150 --> 01:12:04,560 And so it speaks highly of everyone that lives there, 1342 01:12:04,560 --> 01:12:06,560 so thank you. 1343 01:12:07,380 --> 01:12:10,380 Second, it was alluded to 1344 01:12:11,160 --> 01:12:16,140 in terms of concerns about square footage and height. 1345 01:12:16,140 --> 01:12:19,140 From the square footage standpoint, 1346 01:12:19,740 --> 01:12:23,940 I am not concerned with the project. 1347 01:12:25,470 --> 01:12:30,120 I find that, generally speaking, it's well-designed 1348 01:12:30,120 --> 01:12:32,820 and well-articulated to break up that massing 1349 01:12:32,820 --> 01:12:36,420 and doesn't feel quite like 1350 01:12:37,852 --> 01:12:41,452 what the square footage is representing. 1351 01:12:41,910 --> 01:12:45,120 I also think it's important to point out 1352 01:12:45,120 --> 01:12:49,830 that at the site, there is some topographic change, 1353 01:12:49,830 --> 01:12:53,370 and as the architect alluded to, 1354 01:12:53,370 --> 01:12:56,700 that definitely is a factor 1355 01:12:56,700 --> 01:13:00,870 in terms of what the height number represents. 1356 01:13:02,790 --> 01:13:06,240 Saying that, I do think it is 1357 01:13:06,240 --> 01:13:09,330 a reasonable request from the neighbors 1358 01:13:09,330 --> 01:13:12,871 to ask for some additional information 1359 01:13:12,871 --> 01:13:14,670 so they can understand 1360 01:13:14,670 --> 01:13:18,540 what the height of the proposed development is going to be 1361 01:13:18,540 --> 01:13:21,570 as it relates to their properties 1362 01:13:21,570 --> 01:13:25,200 and as it relates to the neighborhood. 1363 01:13:25,200 --> 01:13:27,660 So what I am prepared to do, 1364 01:13:27,660 --> 01:13:31,770 I actually am going to continue the matter, 1365 01:13:31,770 --> 01:13:33,570 and I'm going to continue the matter 1366 01:13:33,570 --> 01:13:37,770 to the meeting on August the 13th, 1367 01:13:39,600 --> 01:13:42,150 that is Thursday, at four o'clock. 1368 01:13:42,150 --> 01:13:44,460 And a note for the neighbors, 1369 01:13:44,460 --> 01:13:47,220 the item will not be re-noticed, 1370 01:13:47,220 --> 01:13:49,770 but an agenda and Staff Report will be posted, 1371 01:13:49,770 --> 01:13:51,480 and you can always reach out to Imanol 1372 01:13:51,480 --> 01:13:53,880 from a timing standpoint. 1373 01:13:55,200 --> 01:13:58,200 In advance of that meeting, 1374 01:13:58,410 --> 01:14:00,480 the Applicant in working with staff, 1375 01:14:00,480 --> 01:14:05,280 what I would request is some additional information 1376 01:14:06,120 --> 01:14:09,450 to represent to both the Zoning Administrator 1377 01:14:09,450 --> 01:14:13,380 and to the neighbors about the proposed height. 1378 01:14:13,380 --> 01:14:17,940 That does not necessarily need to be story poles. 1379 01:14:17,940 --> 01:14:21,900 As you represented, I share a lot of those concerns. 1380 01:14:21,900 --> 01:14:25,830 I actually think story poles oftentimes can misrepresent 1381 01:14:25,830 --> 01:14:29,340 the height and massing of a structure. 1382 01:14:29,340 --> 01:14:33,330 Other option might be a section through the property 1383 01:14:33,330 --> 01:14:36,330 and potentially going into the street 1384 01:14:36,330 --> 01:14:37,500 and the downhill property 1385 01:14:37,500 --> 01:14:39,510 so there's a little bit more information, 1386 01:14:39,510 --> 01:14:42,120 or extending the front elevations 1387 01:14:42,120 --> 01:14:44,220 so that it is showing the adjacent property. 1388 01:14:44,220 --> 01:14:47,700 I think that would go a long way. 1389 01:14:47,700 --> 01:14:51,510 I also encourage, but I'm not going to require, 1390 01:14:51,510 --> 01:14:55,680 but encourage in advance of the meeting on the 13th 1391 01:14:55,680 --> 01:15:00,450 the Property Owner and the architect to meet with neighbors, 1392 01:15:00,450 --> 01:15:02,820 maybe hold a neighborhood meeting 1393 01:15:02,820 --> 01:15:04,530 to talk through the project 1394 01:15:04,530 --> 01:15:06,930 and ideally work through 1395 01:15:07,680 --> 01:15:10,680 some potential concerns that the neighbors have 1396 01:15:10,680 --> 01:15:14,640 in advance of the item coming forward, 1397 01:15:14,640 --> 01:15:18,240 coming back to me for consideration. 1398 01:15:19,800 --> 01:15:24,900 And then finally, just to put it on the record, 1399 01:15:24,900 --> 01:15:29,850 from staff's perspective, I would consider it an ADU. 1400 01:15:29,850 --> 01:15:34,500 And for the betterment of information for the public, 1401 01:15:34,500 --> 01:15:35,760 accessory dwelling units, 1402 01:15:35,760 --> 01:15:38,640 when they comply with development standards, 1403 01:15:38,640 --> 01:15:43,200 the City does not have any discretion over them. 1404 01:15:43,200 --> 01:15:46,110 So that will be a component of the project. 1405 01:15:46,110 --> 01:15:51,420 And then finally, assuming if the project is approved, 1406 01:15:51,420 --> 01:15:55,200 I would like to see a condition of approval 1407 01:15:55,200 --> 01:15:57,600 when this comes back 1408 01:15:58,410 --> 01:16:01,410 addressing the vegetation's encroachment 1409 01:16:01,830 --> 01:16:07,230 within the power lines, as part of this project. 1410 01:16:07,410 --> 01:16:09,360 So again, continuing the matter 1411 01:16:09,360 --> 01:16:13,410 to a date certain of August the 13th. 1412 01:16:13,410 --> 01:16:14,850 If there's any questions, 1413 01:16:14,850 --> 01:16:18,750 please reach out to the project planner, Imanol Tovar, 1414 01:16:18,750 --> 01:16:20,670 and he can answer them. 1415 01:16:20,670 --> 01:16:23,910 And at that, I am prepared to adjourn today's meeting 1416 01:16:23,910 --> 01:16:25,910 at 5:16 PM. 1417 01:16:26,310 --> 01:16:28,252 Thank you very much. 1418 01:16:28,252 --> 01:16:30,000 (no audio)