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STAFF REPORT To: Chair and Planning Commissioners From: Kim Moore-Sykes,Assistant City Manager Date: September 20,2011 Subject: 3219 Stinson Boulevard—308SF Variance to Rebuild a Garage Requested Action: Concept Review Date Application Received: N/A Property Address: 3219 Stinson Boulevard Zoning District: R-1 60-Day Expires: N/A Waiver Letter Required: Yes Date Sent: No Future Action: Public Hearing Background. Staff was reviewing a building permit application for 3219 Stinson Boulevard to replace a garage that was severely damaged as the result of a strong summer storm. As part of the review,Staff pulled the property file and discovered that the former owner had proposed to build a "garage addition' to an existing garage in 2003. Apparently,Staff at the time was under the impression that the existing garage would be removed for the construction of the replacement garage. The building inspector noted on April 30,2003 that the owner needed to"remove all other roofed structures immediately—they are hazardous buildings." On May 26, the building inspector noted that the garage was"re-inspected not ready— see photos&correction order." Then on June 30,2003 the building inspector again sent the previous owner a correction notice and advised him to "Call for a re-inspection after all the deficiencies have been corrected and all of the framing is complete." There is nothing in the file that indicates that the owner ever removed the existing garage or called the building inspector for a framing re-inspection. Apparently,both garages were built. The current property owner,Rachel Sanzone,who purchased the property two years ago,was called and advised that she could not rebuild the size of garage that she previously had;that it had been built illegally. She responded that she used the garage and expected to be able to replace it;that she had called her insurance company about the storm damage and had contractors ready to start rebuilding. Ms.Sanzone was told she could apply for a variance but it was unlikely that the City would allow her to rebuild the 1000 SF garage. Attachments. • Site Plan from 2003 • 2011 Building Permit Application F:\Planning\Staff Reports\2011\09202011 3219 Stinson Blvd concept stf rpt.dotm09202011 3219 Stinson Blvd concept stf rpt.dotm