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Imperial planning commission recommends denial of front-yard setback variance at 642 Costa Azul Street
Summary
The Planning Commission voted 3-0 Aug. 13 to recommend denying Variance 25-02, sought by an Imperial resident to retain a 10-by-10 open pergola encroaching on the 20-foot front-yard setback; staff said the variance does not meet required findings.
The City of Imperial Planning Commission voted 3-0 on Aug. 13 to recommend denial of Variance 25-02, a request by a resident to deviate from front-yard setback requirements for an accessory structure at 642 Costa Azul Street (APN 064271006).
Planning staff summarized the request and said the Development Review Committee had determined the project did not meet the variance findings tied to "special circumstances" such as size, shape, topography or surroundings and therefore staff could not recommend approval. Staff also noted the project is cited as categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under CEQA section 15303, Class 3 (new construction or conversion of small structures).
The applicant, identified in the record as Carlos Felix Aguchi Garcia, told…
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