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Board grants side‑setback variance for 307 South San Bernardo to allow redevelopment of substandard lot
Summary
The Board of Adjustment approved a 1 foot 6 inch variance to permit a 3 foot 6 inch south side setback on Lot 35 at 307 South San Bernardo, limited to Lot 35; vote was unanimous. The variance enables redevelopment of a home on a nonconforming narrow lot after the applicant agreed to remove a prior attachment and secure required cross‑access.
The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a 1 foot 6 inch site‑setback variance to allow a 3 foot 6 inch side setback on Lot 35 at 307 South San Bernardo (case BOA‑25‑10300071). The approval was limited to Lot 35 and was granted to allow redevelopment of a residence on a substandard lot.
Planner Joelle Folimas told the board the request follows two Certificates of Determination permitting development on a substandard lot; the applicant will remove an existing 7‑by‑8.4‑foot attachment as part of the work and Lot 34 will be used as a driveway for Lots 33 and 35 with a required cross‑access agreement. Staff recommended approval, finding the request would not alter the neighborhood character and that all remaining dimensional and building requirements would be met. Forty‑six notices were mailed; staff received one written opposition from a property owner outside the 200‑foot notification area.
Applicant Laura De Leon said the variance would allow the owner to build in the existing footprint and to bring the property into compliance. The public portion produced no voice‑mail opposition within the 200‑foot radius. A motion to grant the variance limited to Lot 35 passed unanimously (11–0).
Why it matters: The variance enables redevelopment on a narrow, substandard lot and clarifies cross‑access and compliance obligations for the owner, easing project permitting while protecting neighborhood pattern.
Next steps: Applicant must execute the cross‑access agreement and finish permit submissions; Development Services will continue the permit review and inspections.
