Commission approves second‑story addition at 2942 San Juan Boulevard; applicant available by Zoom

The Belmont City Planning Commission voted 4–0 on July 1 to approve a single‑family design review for an addition at 2942 San Juan Boulevard.

Staff reported the project would add approximately 602 square feet to create a second story; staff described the lot as 14,222 square feet with slope data used to compute a maximum gross floor area of about 4,133 square feet and said the proposed total would be about 2,555 square feet, well under the maximum. Staff noted a correction in the staff report regarding parking requirements and said the site meets required parking and setbacks. Staff recommended approval subject to conditions of approval.

The property owners, who joined the meeting by Zoom and identified themselves as Mark and Anahita (property owners), said they had no presentation but were available to answer questions; the architect was available by phone. No written public comments were recorded on the city’s project portal for this item.

Commissioners asked a few technical questions about siting and requested that the applicants consider more reflective ("cool") roofing materials to reduce heat gain. Commissioners praised the articulation and massing shown in the plans and said the project “sits nicely” within its setting. After brief deliberation, a motion to approve the resolution for single‑family design review for 2942 San Juan Boulevard carried 4–0.

The decision is appealable to the City Council within 10 calendar days. Required follow‑up items include plan‑check submittals, soils/geotechnical reports where applicable, and compliance with the listed conditions of approval during building permit review.