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Planning committee continues paving-and-nuisance appeal at 2568 Grove Way to November
Summary
An appeal by SEKK Investments Grove LLC over alleged paving exceeding the county's 50% front-yard limit at 2568 Grove Way was continued after technical problems and contested claims about grandfathering; staff recommended denying the appeal but the item was tabled to allow the appellant to provide materials.
The Board Planning Committee continued an appeal hearing for 2568 Grove Way after the appellant experienced technical difficulties and the board requested advance submission of supporting materials.
Edward Labayog, Alameda County code enforcement manager, presented the staff case that SEKK Investments Grove LLC had paved more than 50% of the property's front yard (citing Neighborhood Preservation Ordinance sections 6.65030 f.1 and 6.65030 b.6) and summarized the inspection timeline (site visit 11/27/2023; notices in November and January; final declaration and May 22 West BZA finding of public nuisance). Staff provided measurements (frontage approximately 125 feet, depth 25 feet, total front area ≈3,125 sq ft; 50% = 1,562.5 sq ft) and recommended denying the appeal and upholding the West County Board of Zoning Adjustment.
The appellant (online) requested more time to present slides and legal arguments, including a grandfathering claim that the paved areas predated the 1999 ordinance. County counsel cautioned about providing personal information on-screen and asked the appellant to submit materials in writing. The Board continued the item to the next planning meeting (noted as November 14) and directed that presentation materials be provided at least a week in advance for review. No final determination was reached on the merits.
