TO: Chair and Members of the Design Review Committee
THRU: Chad Ortlieb, Principal Planner
FROM: Angelo Huang, Planning Aide
1. SUBJECT
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A request to demolish an existing non-contributing detached garage, and construct a new detached garage at the rear of an existing duplex at 454 S. Shaffer Street (Design Review No. 5117-23).
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2. SUMMARY
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On May 15, 2024, the Design Review Committee (DRC) made a recommendation of approval to the Planning Commission for a proposal to demolish an existing 408-square-foot, non-contributing detached garage, and construct a new 434-square-foot detached garage at the rear of an existing duplex, located at 454 S. Shaffer Street. The property is not a contributor to the Old Towne Historic District.
Subsequent to the DRC meeting, it was determined that pursuant to the Historic Preservation Design Standards, the DRC is the final reviewing body for the project and a Planning Commission determination is not required.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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Approval of Design Review No. 5117-23 by the Design Review Committee.
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4. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Applicant/Owner: Matthew Johnston
Property Location: 454 S. Shaffer Street
General Plan Designation: Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR)
Zoning Classification: Residential Duplex 6,000 sq. ft. (R-2-6)
Existing Development: The subject property consists of an existing two-unit structure and a detached garage.
Associated Application: None
Previous DRC Project Review: May 15, 2024
5. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project description remains as presented in the May 15, 2024, DRC staff report (Attachment 2). This project is returning to the DRC because it was determined that pursuant to the Historic Preservation Design Standards, the DRC is authorized to take final action on the demolition of non-contributing structures in the Old Towne Historic District and a Planning Commission determination is not required.
6. EXISTING SITE
The existing site is as specifed in the...
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