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Commission allows detached garage nearer front wall than usual at 7 Betty Lane
Summary
The Planning Commission approved a special structures permit for 7 Betty Lane to allow a detached garage located about 6 feet behind the front wall of the main residence (where 30 feet would normally be required), finding privacy and screening requirements were met.
The Atherton Planning Commission voted July 23 to grant a special structures permit allowing a detached garage at 7 Betty Lane to sit approximately 6 feet behind the main residence’s front wall where the code’s setback for that configuration would otherwise require 30 feet.
Town planner Brittany Bennix recommended the permit, explaining that the proposal meets the ordinance findings related to privacy, compliance with other development standards, and consistency with the general plan. The site is a…
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