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Commission clears demolition and approves revised four-unit plan at 829 Corbett Avenue
Summary
The commission approved demolition of an unsound single-story structure at 829 Corbett Avenue and took discretionary review on the new four-unit replacement, approving the revised design per staff recommendations and with a reduced fourth-floor sunscreen depth; neighbors raised concerns about massing, privacy and parking.
The Planning Commission voted on Thursday to allow demolition of an existing unsound single-family structure at 829 Corbett Avenue and to approve a revised plan to replace it with a four-unit building.
Planning Department staff said the existing structure is unsound due to hazardous mold and mildew, citing a soundness report author available to answer questions. The project sponsor proposed a four-unit building that would extend to six stories down the slope toward Market Street and add a net gain of three dwelling units.
Neighbors who appeared opposed said the proposed building massing was too large for the block, raised parking and privacy concerns for adjacent balconies and suggested a terraced massing more consistent with hilltop neighborhood patterns.
The project team and the applicants counsel described outreach meetings with neighbors and modifications in response to feedback. The sponsor agreed to staff modifications, including reducing the depth of a fourth-floor sunscreen projection called out in the staff report.
Commissioners moved to "not take" discretionary review on the demolition (approve demolition) and to take discretionary review on the project and approve the revised new construction per staff recommendations, with continuing work between the sponsor and staff on final design details. The motion passed unanimously by roll call.
Commissioners asked staff to ensure complete rear elevations and full packet drawings in future materials to aid evaluation of massing and neighborhood impacts.
