Resolution-ZA 1993-61
DECISION NO. ZA 93-61
A DECISION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
APPROVING VARIANCE NO. 4240
OWNER: Willard L. Geach
825 Redondo Drive East
Anaheim, CA 92801
LOCATION: 825 Redondo Drive East
CEQA STATUS: Categorical Exemption, Class 5
HEARING DATE: December 23, 1993
OPP051TION: No one indicated their presence at the public hearing in opposition and no
correspondence in opposition was received.
SUPPORT: One person spoke in support of the proposal
REQUEST: Petitioner requests waivers of the following to construct a 236 sq.ft. addition to an existing
single-family residence under authority of Code Sections 18.12.060.110 and
18.12.060.050:
Section 18.25.063.030 Minimum rear yard setback.
23 feet required;
15 feet 3 inches proposed)
Having been appointed Zoning Administrator by the Planning Director, pursuant to Anaheim Municipal Code
Section 18.12.040, to decide the above-referenced petition and a public hearing having been duly noticed
for and held on the date set forth above, I do hereby find:
1. That there are special circumstances applicable to the property consisting of size and surroundings,
which do not apply to other identically zoned properties in the vicinity, because replacement open
space is available in a 20-foot wide side yard which adjoins the rear yard;
2. That strict application of the Zoning Code deprives the property of privileges enjoyed by other
properties in identical zoning classification in the vicinity;
3. That subject property is {egally nonconforming due to its existing size (7,189 sq.ft.) which is about
28°~ smaller than the 10,000 sq.ft. required by Code, and that the proposed rear yard is similarly
smaller (about 34% smaller than required by Code); and
4. That the minimum rear yard for house additions in the RS-7200 zone (where minimum lot size is
comparable to subject property) is only 10 feet.
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CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FINDINGS: That the Zoning Administrator has reviewed the
proposal for waiver of minimum rear yard setback on arectangularly-shaped parcel of land consisting of
approximately 0.17 acre having a frontage of approximately 79 feet on the west side of Redondo Drive East,
having a maximum depth of approximately 91 feet, being located approximately 282 feet north of the
centerline of North Street; and that the Planning Director or his authorized representative has determined
that the proposed project falls within the definition of Categorical Exemptions, Class 5, as defined in .the
State of California Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Guidelines and is, therefore, categorically exempt from
the requirement to prepare an EIR.
Based on the evidence and testimony presented to me, I do hereby determine to approve Variance No.
4240,. subject to the following conditions:
1. That subject property shall be developed substantially in accordance with plans and specifications
submitted to the City of Anaheim by the petitioner and which plans are on file with the Planning
Department marked Exhibit No. 1.
2. That prior to issuance of a building permit or within a period of one (1) year from the date of this
decision, whichever occurs first, Condition No. 1, above-mentioned, shall be complied with.
Extensions for further time to complete said conditions may be granted in accordance with Section
18.03.090 of the Anaheim Municipal Code.
3. That approval of this application constitutes approval of the proposed request only to the extent that
it complies with the Anaheim Municipal Zoning Code and any other applicable City,. State and
Federal regulations. Approval does not include any action or findings as to compliance or approval
of the request regarding any other applicable ordinance, regulation or requirement.
This decision is made, signed, and entered into the file this 30th day of December 1993.
Annika M. antalahti
Zoning Administrator
NOTICE: This decision shall become final unless an appeal to the City Council, in writing, accompanied by
an appeal fee, is filed with the City Clerk within 15 davs of the date of the signing of this decision or unless
members of the City Council shall request to review this decision within said 15 days.
DECLARATION OF SERVICE BY MAIL: I do hereby declare under penalty of perjury that on the date set
forth below, I did deposit, in the United States Mail, a copy of the decision to the applicant and did forward
a copy to the City Clerk.
DATE: December 30, 1993
Betty Presto
Sr. Office Specialist
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