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Glendale DRB approves new 2,170 sq ft house with 496 sq ft junior ADU at 644 Alexander St.; parking exception granted under state law
Summary
The Glendale Design Review Board approved design review for a two‑story, 2,170‑square‑foot single‑family home with a 496‑square‑foot junior ADU at 644 Alexander Street and granted a parking exception under California Assembly Bill 2097; the decision included tree protection and permeable‑paver conditions.
The Glendale Design Review Board on Aug. 14 approved design review for a new two‑story single‑family home with a junior accessory dwelling unit (ADU) at 644 Alexander Street, authorizing a parking exception under California Assembly Bill 2097.
The project, presented by case planner Alan Lambert, proposes demolition of a 536‑square‑foot 1921 single‑family residence and a detached garage to build a 2,170‑square‑foot primary dwelling with a 496‑square‑foot junior ADU on a 5,800‑square‑foot lot in the R3050 (moderate density) zone in South Glendale. Lambert said staff recommends approval, subject to conditions including use of permeable pavers for the front walkway/driveway, limited exterior lighting, and coordination with urban forestry on tree protection.
Why it matters: The board’s approval allows the…
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