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BZA - ACTION ITEM: Review and Discuss Applicability of Zoning Code Section 17.610.020 - Non-Conforming Structures at 4121 Charles Avenue and Other Through Lots with Unique Geographic Circumstances and Provide Direction to Staff as Deemed Appropriate.
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Meeting Date: July 6, 2022
Contact Person/Dept: Andrea Fleck, Planning Technician
Erika Ramirez, Current Planning Manager
Phone Number: (310) 253-5737 / (310) 253-5727
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]
Public Notification: (E-mail) Public Notices (07/05/22); (Posted) City Website (07/05/22)
Department Approval: Sol Blumenfeld, Community Development Director (07/05/2022)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the board of Zoning Adjustment consider the intent of the provisions of Culver City Municipal Code Section 17.610.020.A.1 - Non-Conforming Structures relative to expansions of legal non-conforming accessory structures at 4121 Charles Avenue and on other through lots on the 4100 block of Charles Avenue and provide direction to staff on possible code amendments to allow for reduced driveway length and a reduced front yard setback along Milton Avenue.
BACKGROUND
4121 Charles Avenue is an irregularly shaped through lot located in the R2 Zone, currently developed with a 2-story single-family dwelling, and a detached garage. Per Culver City Municipal Code (CCMC) Section 17.700.010 - Definitions, a through lot is defined as a property that has frontages on two generally parallel streets. Further, the CCMC definition of Front Lot Line indicates that a through lot has two front lot lines and has no rear lot line.
On December 14, 2021, the property owner of 4121 Charles Avenue submitted building permit plans to expand the existing legal non-conforming detached 2-car garage structure which is accesse...
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