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City Council Upholds Approval for Millside Lane Carport After Appeal
Summary
The Mill Valley City Council denied an appeal and upheld Planning Commission and zoning administrator approvals for a proposed two‑car carport at 74½ Millside Lane, rejecting concerns about survey discrepancies and right‑of‑way impacts while requiring revocable encroachment protections and tree mitigation.
The Mill Valley City Council on [date not specified] denied an appeal by resident Ryan Lofton and upheld earlier approvals of a design review and variance for a two‑car carport at 74½ Millside Lane.
The council’s vote affirms the zoning administrator’s and Planning Commission’s findings that a refined 2025 record of survey — approved by the Marin County surveyor — supports the project and that the municipal code does not require additional right‑of‑way dedication or a public turnaround at the site. Patrick Kelly, director of Planning and Building, told the council staff found "no procedural error" in how the project was processed and that the final recorded survey "represents the legally recognized boundaries for the site."
Why it matters: The appeal…
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