Plan Check - 2002 .0~ · CA,,
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March 11, 2002
Alex DuVon
125 E. Sunnyoaks Ave, Suite #202
Campbell,CA 95008
Re: Building Permit Plan Check Comments - BLD 2002-208
Addition to Existing Single-family Residence
Dear Mr. Helmonds:
The Planning Division has reviewed your building permit submittal for a proposed first and second story
addition to an existing single-family residence at 1181 Monica Lane.
The setback requirement for a side yard is the greater of five feet, or one-half the height of the building wall
adjacent to the property line. Staff's calculation of the wall height is 18 feet, 6 inches, measured from the
natural grade to the plate height (see attached handout). The required setback would therefore be 9 feet, 3
inches. Your plans provide a setback of only 6 feet, with the second floor building wall extending vertically
from the existing first floor building wall.
Staff strongly recommends that you revise your plans to provide the required setback.
However, under Section 21.08.070 of the Campbell Municipal Code, the Planning Commission may approve
a minimum sideyard setback of five feet for buildings proposed for a second story addition, when it finds:
1. That said sideyard will not be detrimental to the health, safety, peace, comfort or
general welfare of persons in the neighborhood, or the city as a whole; and
2. That said sideyards will not unreasonably interfere with the ability of adjoining
property owners to enjoy access to sunlight, air, privacy and quiet enjoyment of
such owner's property.
An application is enclosed that provides additional information on the process of applying for a Modification
to the Side Yard Setback Requirement. Please take into consideration the additional time and fees required to
process this application. The application_will also be subject to a thorough architectural design review
process and public hearing.
Please do not hesitate to contact me at (408) 866-2193 if you wish to discuss this project further.
Sincerely,
Darcy Smith
Planner 1]
Cc:
Frank Mills, Senior Building Inspector
Randy Helmonds, 1181 Monica Lane, San Jose, CA 95128
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