HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESO 5629• ORIGINAL
RESOLUTION NO. 5629 ----
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO
APPROVING THE MISCELLANEOUS DIVISION OF LANO AT
821-827 HAMILTON AVENUE AND GRANTING EXCEPTIONS
WITH CONDITIONS
WHEREAS, 20,000 square feet of property zoned R-1 and located at
821-827 Hamilton Avenue in the City of Palo Alto, hereinafter referred
to as the "subject property1' is proposed to be divided into three (3)
lots; and
WHERFAS, lots in an R-1 (Single-Family Residence District
Regulationr) zone district are required by Section 21.20.110 -0f the
Palo Alto Municipal Code to have a width of 60 feet and a depth of 100
feet and rear lots are required by Section 21.32.050 of the Palo Alto
Municipal Code to have f ~ontage on a public street over land under the
same ownership as the rear lot: and
WHEREAS, Section 18.12.050 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code requires
front arid rear setbacks of 20 feet; and,
\-w"HEREAS, proposed lots A and B are 50 feet in width where 60 feet
is required, lot C is 80 feet deep where 100 feet is required, access to
the rear lot is by easement rather than fee title, and existing buildings
do not meet required setbacks.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Palo Alto does RESOLVE
as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council finds that there are special condi-
tions affecting the lots, including the fact that the depths of lots
A and B exceed that required and the areas of said lots meet those re-
quirements, the width of lot C exceeds that required and has more than
the mini~um lot area required for a rear lot and that the exceptions and
variance granted herein are necessary for the preservation and enjoyment
of a substantial property right of the petitioner, and.that the excep-
tions granted herein will not be detrimental to the public welfare or
injurious to other property in the territory in which this property is
situated.
The Council further.finds that the project, including design and
improvements, is consistent with the adopted Comprehensive Plan; that
the site is physically suitable for the type and density of the pro-
posed development; that the project is not likely to result in serious
health problems; and that there are no conflicts with public easements.
SECTION 2. The City council hereby approves the Miscellaneous .
Division of Land for the subject property, as shown on the map attached
hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and grants the exceptions
to the sixty (60) foot width requirement for lots A and B, to the one
hundred foot depth requi£ement for lot c, and to the requirement of
frontage upon a public street for lot C, as provided in Chapter 21.28
of the Palo Alto Municipal Code and a variance from the setback require-
ment for the existing buildings, with the following conditions:
a. The two sheds located on the northeast and southwest prop€rty
lines shall be removed as indicated on the map;
b. An agreement for a common access easement for all three prop-
erties shall be executed satisfactory to the City Engineer
and City Attorney,
c. Separate utilities and meters to each· parcel shall be installed
to the satisfaction of the Utilities Department;
d. The two rear cottages shall be combined into one dwelling unit. · ·
The conditions must be fulfilled within 180 days or an agreement
executed and a bond provided satisfactory to the City Attorney.
SECTION 3. The City Council hereby find3 that the proposed pro-
ject will not have a significant impact on the environment.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: January 15, 1979
AYES: Brenner, Clay, Eyerly, Fazzino, Fletcher, Henderson, Sher, Witherspoon
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: Non~
ABSENT: Car~y
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