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Los Altos planning commission deadlocks on Montclair Way variance, continues hearing to March 19
Summary
The Planning Commission split 3–3 on a motion to approve design review DR25‑0062 and variance V25‑0001 for 1276 Montclair Way after weeks of neighborhood concern over side setbacks, a large Coast live oak, and the proposed home’s size. The commission voted to continue the hearing to March 19 for revisions and more information.
Los Altos Planning Commission members on Thursday debated and ultimately postponed a decision on a design review and variance package for a proposed single‑family home at 1276 Montclair Way after a 3–3 tie on a motion to approve.
Britney Whitehill, the city’s senior planner, told the commission staff recommended approval of design review DR25‑0062 and variance V25‑0001 for a proposed one‑story, 3,469‑square‑foot home on a 14,327‑square‑foot flag lot, noting the parcel is constrained by a valley creek setback and a portion lies within FEMA’s AE flood zone. Whitehill said staff found the required variance findings could be made and that the project was categorically exempt from environmental review under CEQA section 15303.
Neighbors and several commissioners pushed back. Multiple nearby residents said the requested side setbacks — as small as about 5 feet 4½ inches on one side and 5 feet 5½ inches on the other — would place…
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