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Planning commission approves 20‑foot ADU over garage at 9951 Cedardale Drive
Summary
The commission approved a modification allowing a detached ADU up to 20 feet in height over an existing garage at 9951 Cedardale Drive, finding it CEQA‑exempt and noting site constraints such as proximity to Edison transmission poles; motion passed 4–0.
The Santa Fe Springs City Planning Commission on Dec. 22 approved a modification permit (Mod Case 1370) to allow a detached accessory dwelling unit (ADU) with a roof height of 20 feet over an existing garage at 9951 Cedardale Drive.
Associate Planner Alejandro Delora presented the proposal, describing a 480‑square‑foot studio ADU with an exterior staircase on the north side, no windows on the east elevation facing neighboring properties, matching elevations to the existing house, and retention of two off‑street parking spaces. Delora said the site is irregular and constrained by a nearby Edison transmission pole and an existing pool, and that Edison guidance recommends new structures be at least six feet from power poles—factors that informed placement over the garage.
Delora said the ADU request is CEQA‑exempt under Class 3 for new construction or conversion of small structures. Commissioners questioned mechanical equipment placement and roof overhang design; Delora said mechanical placement will be addressed during plan check and building review. The applicant (named in the record as Liena Topia) clarified on the record that the project is presented as an ADU because of building law requirements, although that was not the project’s original intention.
A motion to approve Mod Case No. 1370 and adopt Resolution No. 311‑2025 passed by roll call vote, 4–0. The commission announced a 14‑day appeal period.
Next steps: Staff will proceed with plan check and building permit review, including mechanical equipment placement and structural review of cantilevered elements, if no appeal is filed.
