Advisory Board: Alamo Municipal Advisory Council
Subject: 320 Marks Road, Alamo
Information:
GENERAL INFORMATION
• Applicant: Jocelyn Reite, The Reite Co LLC, 2255 Morello Avenue Suite 121, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
• Property Owner: Jordan Newell, 1836 The Strand Unit D, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
• Project Location: 320 Marks Road, Alamo, CA 94507
• Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN): 196-091-006
• Zoning District: R-40 (Single-Family Residential)
• General Plan Designation: RVL (Residential Very-Low Density, 
1 du/net acre)
• Project Planner: Chloe Partain, Phone: (925) 655-2857, Email: chloe.partain@dcd.cccounty.us
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The applicant requests approval of a Variance and Small Lot Design Review to allow a front yard setback of 22 feet (where 25 feet is required), a side yard setback of 11 feet (where 20 feet is required), and an aggregate side yard of less than 40 feet for an existing deck built without permits on a lot of substandard width (per code/enforcement reference BIRF21-00567).
The requested variance and design review are for the purpose of legalizing an existing unpermitted deck structure with a spa, as well as a new side deck structure located within the required front and side yard setbacks.
SITE DETAILS
• Property Description: The subject property is a 1.928-acre residential parcel situated in an established unincorporated area of Alamo along Marks Road.
• Proposed Improvements: Legalization and construction of deck structures (including entry/side deck, rebuilt deck with spa, and north deck) and associated interior kitchen/fireplace remodels within required yard setbacks on a parcel with substandard width.
• Public Service Providers: The subject site continues to be utilized for single-family residential purposes and is served by established public service providers, including the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) for water, Central Contra Costa Sanitary District (Central San) for sewage collection, and San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District for emergency and fire protection services.
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SITE CHARACTERISTICS
• General Plan Designation: RVL (Residential Very-Low Density).
• Zoning: R-40 (Single-Family Residential).
• Flood Hazard Area: Classified within Flood Zone X, indicating minimal flood hazard risk.
• Special Considerations:
o Substandard lot width.
o 10-foot sewer easement along northern property line.
o 5-foot equestrian & horse easement along northern property boundary.
o 40-foot Right-of-Way for Marks Road.
• Surrounding Uses: Surrounding properties consist of single-family residential development (R-40 zoning) consistent with the County General Plan.