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Commission grants variance and exception for 660 Oak Lane despite neighbor objections

2125754 · January 17, 2025
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Summary

The Planning Commission approved a variance and a front-setback exception for a new home at 660 Oak Lane, allowing a reduced garage setback and a slightly smaller front-yard setback; neighbors cited notice issues and pedestrian-safety concerns.

The Sonoma City Planning Commission approved a variance reducing the garage setback and an exception reducing the front-yard setback for a proposed single-family dwelling at 660 Oak Lane.

Staff said the lot is smaller and shallower than many other parcels in the Vintage Estates subdivision; the proposed plan complies with the subdivision map—s minimum garage setback measured from the right-of-way but requests relief relative to the city—s current development code. The applicant also sought an exception that would reduce the front setback from…

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