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Planning commission approves redevelopment at 1947 Rimrock Road and allows taller ADU under CUP
Summary
After staff and applicant presentations and neighbor input on fire-safety and staging, the commission approved the demolition and rebuilding of a hillside property at 1947 Rimrock Road, finding that the design, landscaping and fuel-modification measures satisfy required findings and granting a conditional use permit for an ADU exceeding the 16-foot objective height.
Staff presented a redevelopment proposal for 1947 Rimrock Road that would demolish unpermitted structures and construct a new single-family dwelling and a detached accessory dwelling unit (ADU) that exceeds the ADU's 16-foot objective height. Staff explained the property’s steep average slope, fuel modification and fire-safety requirements, and proposed landscaping and open-space easement offers; staff concluded the project meets design review and CDP findings and supports a CUP for the ADU height.
The applicant’s representative, Nancy Serra, said the redevelopment resolves long-standing code-enforcement issues, reduces overall developed square footage relative to the illegally-expanded existing structures, and improves fire-safety by removing noncompliant elements and improving landscaping. Commissioners discussed measurement of ADU height, separation of the fitness room below from the ADU living space, retaining-wall massing and lighting; several commissioners said they could make the required findings. The commission approved design review 2026-0453, CDP 2026-0454 and CUP 2026-0455 and included standard conditions and an offer of a 21-year open-space easement on portions of the property not used for development.
