CITY OF SUNNYVALE

ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING

MINUTES

Wednesday, April 28, 2004

2004-0252 - Application for a Variance from SMC (Sunnyvale Municipal Code) Section 19.14.060 (A)(4) to allow a one car garage where a two car garage is required for single family homes exceeding 1,800 square feet.  The property is located at 777 The Dalles in an R-1 (Low Density Residential) Zoning District.  (APN: 323-15-038) DO

In attendance: Michal Frostig, Applicant; Gerri Caruso, Administrative Hearing Officer; Diana O’Dell, Project Planner; and, Gloria Barron, Recording Secretary.

Ms. Gerri Caruso, Administrative Hearing Officer, on behalf of the Director of Community Development, explained the format that would be observed during the public hearing.

Ms. Caruso announced the subject application.

Diana O’Dell, Project Planner, presented the staff report.  She summarized the subject application and recommended approval of the Variance subject to the Conditions of Approval recommended by staff.

Ms. Caruso referred to the first Finding located in attachment 1 and confirmed with staff that the exceptional circumstance was due to setback constraints and the thickness of the cement slab located in the garage which would make it impossible and costly to convert the garage.  Staff agreed. 

Ms. Caruso opened the public hearing.

Michal Frostig, Applicant, stated that she would like to meet the City’s requirements and would like to move forward with the expansion of the house.  Ms. Frosting noted that Council agreed that a one car garage would be approved with no appeal.  Ms. Frostig stated that she reviewed the staff report and agreed with the Conditions of Approval.

Ms. Caruso closed the public hearing.

Ms. Caruso approved the Variance with the Findings provided by staff and with the Conditions of Approval recommended by staff. 

Ms. Caruso stated that the decision is final unless appealed during the 15-day appeal period.

The meeting was adjourned at 2:05 p.m.

Minutes approved by:    

Gerri Caruso       
Principal Planner