DATE: AUGUST 21, 2024
TO: CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: ANDREA GILBERT, CITY PLANNER
SUBJECT
PL24-0041.DM01 (Special Conditional Use Permit - Developer Modification): A request for a developer modification to reduce the rear setback of a previously approved 1,700 square foot, detached garage with a 765 square foot second story mezzanine for the storage of vehicles from 66 feet to 10 feet, located in the RD2 (Residential, 2 du/ac) zoning district at 5841 Equestrian Court (APN: 1020-421-10)...titleend
RECOMMENDATION
Approve, by motion of the Planning Commission, PL24-0041.DM01 (Special Conditional Use Permit Developer Modification), an amendment to the originally approved Project.
BACKGROUND
On May 15, 2024, the Chino Planning Commission approved PL24-0041 (Special Conditional Use Permit) to allow the construction of a 1,700 square foot detached garage with a 765 square foot second story loft space for vehicle storage, located in the rear yard of an existing single-family lot. A Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) was required to be approved by the Planning Commission since the overall size of the structure exceeded 1,200 square feet and the height exceeded 20 feet. The approved detached garage is 2,465 square feet with an overall height of 25'-10" to the pitch of the roof. The proposed garage will be built for the existing property owners to store their personal vehicles with storage in the loft areas above and not used for commercial purposes. A condition of approval has been placed on the Project that requires a covenant of restriction to be recorded against the property that specifies that the garage must be used for the storage of vehicles and personal items by the owners or occupants of the residence, and cannot be used for commercial purposes, rented or converted for residential purposes. The project site is developed with an existing 1,600 square foot single family home, an 80 square foot front porch, and a 484 square foot g...
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