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Board approves lot‑coverage variance for rear addition at 2448 Rondo Avenue
Summary
The Riverside Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance allowing impervious-surface coverage above the R‑3 district's limit for a rear addition at 2448 Rondo Avenue after the applicant completed work without prior zoning approval; staff recommended approval based on neighborhood consistency.
The Riverside Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance permitting increased lot coverage for impervious surfaces at 2448 Rondo Avenue, the board said during the meeting that opened at 6 p.m.
Staff told the board the property is in an R‑3 zoning district where impervious surface (lot coverage) is limited to 50 percent of the lot. Code enforcement first observed work at the site in March and staff said there were no prior permits for the work; inspections in July and September documented the addition. The applicant built a roughly 260-square-foot rear addition to replace a sunroom, and staff said that, combined with existing driveway, deck, pool and garage, the property exceeded the allowed impervious cover by about 625 square feet.
City planner Naya Holt said staff placed a soft work order and worked with the owner to make the property compliant and recommended approval of the variance, noting the rebuilt addition “is consistent with other built environment that you see in the neighborhood.” The public portion included the property owner, Isaac Sanchez, and a nearby resident, Diana Trujillo, who spoke in support and said renovations lift neighborhood appearance and property values: “It’s good to see other homes that look good, make your home look good, your value go up,” Trujillo said.
A board member moved to approve the variance per staff recommendation; the motion passed on roll call with votes recorded as: Kron, Walling and Smith voting yes; Gosnell and Teaford voting no.
Board members discussed that construction had been observed before zoning approval was sought; staff confirmed the owner submitted building/zoning documentation to the city in July after work had begun. Staff and the board said required setbacks remain preserved and that the finished addition fits the neighborhood footprint.
The board closed the public portion and recorded the variance as approved. The action resolves the zoning violation that triggered the hearing; staff will continue standard permitting and compliance follow-up as needed.
