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Planning commission approves demolition and new 3,827-sq-ft house, ADU, tree removals and variances at 109 Elm
Summary
The Larkspur Planning Commission on Dec. 9 approved PLN25-034 to demolish an existing house at 109 Elm and construct a new two-story 3,827-sq-ft home with a 553-sq-ft ADU, slope-use permit for 882 cu yd of grading, heritage removal of 8 trees and exceptions including a setback variance for a 6-foot trash enclosure; vote 3–0, subject to a 10-day appeal period.
The Larkspur Planning Commission voted 3–0 Dec. 9 to approve PLN25-034, clearing the way for demolition of the existing residence at 109 Elm Avenue and construction of a new two-story single-family residence and attached accessory dwelling unit.
Staff summarized the proposal: a new 3,827-square-foot, two-story residence with a 572-square-foot two-car garage, a 553-square-foot attached ADU and accessory structures for a total developed area of 5,266 square feet. The project requires design review, a slope use permit (total grading 882 cubic yards, 158 cu yd to be hauled off-site), a setback variance for a 6-foot trash enclosure proposed 6 inches from the eastern property line (code requires a 5-foot setback), a heritage tree removal permit to remove eight heritage-size trees (25 trees removed in total), and fence-height exceptions to allow a 6-foot front-yard…
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