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Planner recommends approval for 473‑sq‑ft upper‑story addition at 188 Breakhart Road
Summary
Planning staff recommended and the zoning administrator approved a 473‑square‑foot upper‑story addition at 188 Breakhart Road with a minor step‑back reduction under hillside design guidelines; staff said neighbor support letters were received during the application phase.
Planning staff presented an environmental and design review for a 473‑square‑foot upper‑story addition at 188 Breakhart Road and recommended approval. Staff said the property is on a hillside and that a reduced step‑back request is being considered under the city’s hillside design regulations (cited in the record as section 141203081). Staff told the hearing the proposed addition would not exceed the district’s overall maximum height limit and that the step‑back reduction is relatively minor and would not unduly burden the neighborhood.
Staff also noted that several letters of support from neighbors were submitted during the application phase (before public notice). The project applicant explained site constraints — including an existing diagonal corner through the garage and a high kitchen ceiling — that limited how far the upper floor could be stepped back, and said the side where the new work sits is well screened from neighbors.
The zoning administrator stated she concurred with staff and approved the project subject to the findings and conditions, and reminded attendees of the five‑business‑day appeal period and that the decision would be final on the sixth business day if not appealed.
