Planning Hearing Officer

AGENDA GLENDALE PLANNING HEARING OFFICER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor Glendale, CA 91206 Meetings are broadcast live on Glendale TV, viewable on Spectrum Cable, channel 6, and AT&T U- verse, channel 99. Meetings are also streamed live in high definition (HD) on the city's webpage, glendaleca.gov/live, on YouTube.com/myglendale, and on Apple TV, Roku, and Amazon Fire devices using a free app called Screenweave and choosing “Glendale TV” from the menu. Meetings are also archived on the City Website for viewing anytime at glendaleca.gov/agendas. Call (818) 548-4013 for program schedules. DVDs of the proceedings are available for purchase in the City Clerk's Office. For public comments and questions during the meeting, call (818) 937-8100. Public comments on a specific agenda item will be taken when that agenda item is discussed. If you have any question about matters on the agenda, or requests for assistance, please contact the CDD Planning Division staff at (818) 548-2140 during regular business hours. PLEASE TURN OFF CELLULAR PHONES WHILE INSIDE THE MEETING LOCATION In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, auxiliary hearing aids, sign language translation, and Braille transcripts are available upon request. Assisted listening devices are available same-day upon request. At least 48 hours (or two business days) notice is required for requests regarding sign language translation and Braille transcription services. All documents related to open session items on this agenda that are received less than 72 hours prior to this meeting, and are public records, will be available for review in the Office of the City Clerk, 613 E. Broadway, RM 110, Glendale, CA 91206. Translation services are provided for meetings through the use of bilingual staff for speakers who wish to utilize the service as available. Speakers should state their request by contacting the City Clerk’s office at (818) 548-2090, at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. Please specify the language for which you require translation. The exclusive use of City provided interpreters is not required and persons are welcome to use their own interpreter or speak in their native language. JULY 27, 2022 AT 9:30 AM 1. ITEM: 1916 Niodrara Drive Variance - PVAR2200992 PROJECT DESCRIPTION The applicant is proposing to remove an existing three-foot high chain link fence on the west side of the property facing Niodrara Drive and install a new, six-foot high wrought iron fence setback five feet from the street front property line where a minimum 25 feet is required by 1 the Zoning Code. The 14,389 square feet is developed with a three-story, 3,012 square-foot house (built in 1941) and an attached 547 square-foot garage located in the “R1-I HD” - (Low Density Residential, Floor Area Ratio District I, Historic District) zone, described as Lot 21 and Portions of lots 22 and 23, Fernbrook Place Tract // APN: 5614-019-039. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION The project is exempt from CEQA review as a Class 3 “New Construction or Conversion of Small structures” exemption pursuant to Section 15303 of the State CEQA Guidelines because the project involves the construction of a new six-foot high wrought iron fence. The property is located in a designated Historic District developed with a three-story house (built in 1941) identified as a contributor (5D1 status). 2