Resolution-ZA 2001-36
DECISION NO. ZA 2001-36
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A DECISION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
APPROVING VARIANCE NO. 2001-04456
OWNER: Scott Y. Fujimura
1733 N. Oak Knoll Drive
Anaheim, CA 92807
LOCATION: 1733 Oak Knoll Drive
CEQA STATUS: CEQA Categorical Exemption, Class 1
HEARING DATE: September 20, 2001
OPPOSITION: No one indicated their presence at the public hearing in opposition to the proposal; and
no correspondence in opposition was received.
SUPPORT: Five letters in support of the proposal were received.
REQUEST: Petitioner requests the following waiver to construct a family room addition to the rear of
an existing single-family residence in the RS-5000 (SC) (Residential, Single-Family-
Scenic Corridor Overlay) Zone:
Sections 18.12.060.070 - Maximum lot coverage.
and 18.27.062.030.031 (35% [1,750 sq.ft.] permitted;
43% [2,152 sq.ft.] 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 the visual impact of the request on neighboring properties is minimal because the
proposed addition is in the rear yard and the required minimum setbacks from property lines will be
provided; that the proposal is a one-story addition to an existing one-story house; that the proposed rear
yard setback will be the same (15 feet) as adjoining dwellings in the RS-5000(SC) zone to the north and
south; and that this lot backs onto a lot in the RS-7200(SC) zone which is developed with a non-
residential use, a city water utility station, and, therefore, the proposed addition will have no impact on that
adjacent property to the west.
2. That about 1,800 sq.ft. of usable outdoor recreational space will be available on the property
in areas with dimensions of 15 feet or greater, consisting of the rear yard, an "open roofed" patio, and a
front yard behind the minimum front setback; and that the design of the addition, including the roof line
configuration, is consistent and compatible with the existing house and other houses in the neighborhood.
3. That this variance is approved on the basis that the request is minimal (amounting to only
402 sq.ft. of coverage above the Code standard), and that there is a special circumstance applicable to
the property consisting of its location and surroundings, which does not apply to other identically zoned
properties in the vicinity.
4. That strict application of the Zoning Code deprives the property of privileges enjoyed by other
properties in identical zoning classification in the vicinity.
Based on the evidence and testimony presented to me, I do hereby determine to approve Variance No.
2001-04456 subject to the following conditions:
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That the 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 the petitioner shall obtain building permits for the approved addition within a period of one (1)
year from the date of this decision. 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 prior to final building and zoning inspections, Condition No. 1, above-mentioned, shall be
complied with.
4. 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 27~' day of September 2001.
Annika M. Santalahti, 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: September 27, 2001
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Patricia Koral, Senior ord Processing Operator
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