Although Commissioner Paul Skeels said he liked the “elevation on the west and the south facing the street, I don’t particularly care for the elevation on the east side,” but he was reassured by Fedderson that the east side is “hardly visible from the street.”An access door from the garage would provide emergency access, suggested Commissioner Steve Brown.Commission Chairman Gary Nasalroad said he likes the plan, although he would prefer that the property use be commercial, “but I don’t think that house next door is going to go away,” he noted.Commissioner Mike Sommer questioned the entry doors opening out instead of in, and commented on the size of the kitchens, which he described as “very tight.” Fedderson said that any space added to the kitchens would result in smaller living rooms.Ultimately the Commission approved the project 5-0.
Planning Commission approves W. Telegraph Road duplex... again
August 22, 2007
Santa Paula News
The Planning Commission’s approval of a duplex at the August 14 meeting will fill a lot in the general commercial zone with the new homes, after the new owners of the property straightened out a snafu by the previous property holder.
By Peggy KellySanta Paula TimesThe Planning Commission’s approval of a duplex at the August 14 meeting will fill a lot in the general commercial zone with the new homes, after the new owners of the property straightened out a snafu by the previous property holder. The Castro Family and Luna Family trusts needed a Conditional Use Permit for the 3,579 square foot, two-story project located at 15891 W. Telegraph Rd. after the previous owner of the property let a CUP - granted in May 2006 - lapse.Assistant Planner Anna Arroyo told Commissioners that the site had previously held a single-family residence, demolished in 2002 due to extensive termite damage. The application “does meet all requirements of R-4” zoning except for the density, she added.Ron Castro and Frank Luna purchased the property in December, according to their representative, architect William Fedderson who designed the original project for the previous property owner. “They and myself were unaware that the CUP had elapsed” until Fedderson submitted plans to the city, and he said that staff has “been very helpful” in sorting the issue out.Fedderson noted that the only plan change centers on a minor interior change, and “We hope you’re ready to reapprove this project; we’re ready to build it.”
