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Planning commission approves variances and design review for 97 Spring Grove Avenue addition

San Anselmo Planning Commission · January 12, 2026
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The San Anselmo Planning Commission approved variances, a minor exception and design review to expand a deck and roof at 97 Spring Grove Avenue, citing steep slopes and a public easement as supporting findings; approval is subject to staff conditions and a 10‑day appeal period.

San Anselmo — The Planning Commission voted to approve variances, a minor exception and design review for a second‑story addition and covered deck at 97 Spring Grove Avenue after staff said the site’s steep slope and a 10‑foot public easement create special circumstances that justify relief from strict setback rules.

Jackson Debroney, the town’s associate planner, told commissioners the project would encroach into the required 20‑foot front setback and into the side setback but that the requested relief “can be achieved due to the steep…

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