HomeMy WebLinkAboutAdministrative Permit APX2007015 - Project DescriptionSubject Property: 520 14th Street
Project Description:
We are requesting adding a 450 square foot addition to a 2072 square foot single-family
residence located in the RMH-A zone. As the property is currently at 50% lot coverage,
any additional lot coverage will require a development standards waiver. We are
requesting increasing the lot coverage to 54.9%. Please note as the lot is only 2875
square feet, the additional footprint of the structure will increase only 140 square feet.
Currently, the 2875 square foot lot contains two structures -- a two-story house and a
detached garage accessible from the rear alley. In our project, we are proposing
connecting the two structures, by building a stairway between the rear of the 1st floor of
the house to new rooms over the garage.
This 71 square foot stairway accounts for about half of the requested additional lot
coverage. We are also proposing increasing the depth of the garage by 3.5'. This
widening of the garage accounts for the additional 69 square feet of lot coverage.
Reasons for Initiating this Project:
The homeowners need additional space for their family. The proposed room over the
garage will be used an family room and a guest bedroom.
Since the owners will be required to make structural changes to the garage to
accommodate the addition, the owners are also proposed enlarging the garage. This
garage expansion, while increasing lot coverage minimally, will allow for much-needed
additional storage space. By creating an area designated for storage, the owner's will be
able to park both cars in the garage in this parking impacted area.
Architectural Considerations:
By placing the addition at the rear of the property, we are able to have a view towards
PCH without obstructions.
The stairway is proposed on the northeast side of the open space between garage and
house. The stairway was carefully designed to minimize its height.
Since the adjacent house is the same model as the subject, the open spaces between the
houses and garages line up, maintaining both light-filled open yards.
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