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TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Harvey E. Bragdon, Director of Community Developme --_
FSO"'° Franklin Lew, Director of Building Inspection -. '-- • Cont
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November 21, 1991
DATE'. �..
Administrative Appeal by Robert Pelta, et al, on D of`twt
SUBJECT: Community Development Department Granting a Permit to Patrick
Geoghegan to Build a Single Family Home on Clement Avenue in San
Pablo
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) 8c BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATION
Deny the appeal by Robert Pelta, et al, of the decision made by
the Community Development Department, Planning and Zoning
Division, to grant a building permit (#174411) to Patrick
Geoghegan to build a single family home on Clement Avenue in San
Pablo on a lot designated by the county as APN #419-092-013 .
BACKGROUND/REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION
On May 15, 1911 a subdivision known as Jennings East Richmond
Terrace was recorded. Lot #7 of Block #4 is a part of the
recorded subdivision. On July 8, 1991 Mr. Patrick Geoghegan
purchased Lot #7 along with adjoining Lots #8 to #11. On October
25, 1991 Building Permit #174411 was issued to Mr. Geoghegan for
a residence. We have since received an appeal to the issuance of
that building permit in the form of a petition executed on
October 30, 1991 and signed by 22 nearby property owners.
We have been advised by County Counsel that the lots in question
have not merged. Additionally, staff determined that the
building as proposed did not violate any provision of the
applicable zoning ordinance (setbacks, sideyards, rearyard,
height, etc. ) . Moreover, the plans were reviewed and found in
compliance with the applicable building regulations, by the
Building Inspection Department. Therefore, we have determined
that the building permit was properly issued.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE:
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE f S :
ACTION OF BOARD ON December 3 . 1991 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
This is the time heretofore noticed by the Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors for hearing on the administrative appeal by
Robert Pelta, et al from the decision of the Community Development
Department, Planning and Zoning Division, to grant a building
permit #174411 to Patrick Geoghegan to build a single family home
on Clement Avenue in San Pablo on a lot designated by the County as
APN#419-092-013.
Dennis Barry, Community Development Department,
presented the staff report on the background of the issuance of the
building permit and he recommended that the Board deny the appeal.
Chairman Powers shared with the other Board members a
card from Carolyn A. Stoltzpus, 1608 Beau Rivage, San Pablo, urging
the Board to reconsider the decision to grant a permit to Mr.
Geoghegan.
The following persons appeared to testify:
Robert Pelta, 1543 Beau Rivage, San Pablo, spoke in
opposition to the issuance of the permit.
Mark Thorman, 5924 Rose Arbor, San Pablo, spoke in
opposition to the issuance of the permit.
Giovanna Sensi-Isolani, 5926 Clement Avenue, San Pablo,
East Richmond Terrace Neighbors, spoke on concerns including
potential for fire danger or earthquake, crowding, and the
application of the Alquist Priolo Act to this proposal.
Linda Sindelar, 1608 Beau Rivage, San Pablo, East
Richmond Terrace Neighborhood Association, spoke in opposition to
Mr. .Geoghegan' s development plans.
Rob Harold, 5934 Clement Avenue, San Pablo, East
Richmond Terrace Neighbors, spoke in opposition to the issuance of
the permit.
Juanita Ruther, 5912 Golden Gate Avenue, San Pablo, East
Richmond Terrace Neighborhood Assn. , spoke in opposition to the
permit.
Nannie Turrell, 5934 Clement Avenue, San Pablo, East
Richmond Terrace Neighborhood, spoke in opposition to the issuance
of the permit.
Jennifer Rubens, 1619 Beau Rivage, San Pablo, spoke in
opposition to the permit.
Kate Partridge, 5920 Golden Gate Avenue, San Pablo,
spoke in opposition to the proposal. }
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Allan Moore, Gagen, McCoy, McMahon and Armstrong, 279
Front Street, Danville, representing Pat and Marie Geoghegan, spoke
in support of the permit, and expressed that the owner would
continue to work with the neighbors.
Patrick Geoghegan, 115 Hardie Drive, Moraga, spoke in
support of his proposal.
Supervisor Powers requested clarification from staff on
the application of the Alquist Priolo Earthquake Hazard Zone.
Dennis Barry responded that this application was exempt
from that requirement. `
Supervisor Powers requested clarification on the set
back requirements for a single building and the application in this
case.
Dennis Barry commented on a section in the code dealing
with lots that are of small width and frontage.
Supervisor Powers requested clarification on parking
.requirements for off-street parking.
Mr. Barry responded that subdivisions recorded before
1973 required one parking space off street per lot.
Supervisor Powers requested what type of roofing
materials were going to be used.
The applicant responded.
Supervisor Powers advised that there was no way to stop
this building permit or the building permits on this subdivision.
The Board discussed the matter.
Supervisor Powers moved to deny the appeal.