Project Title:
Variance for a detached carport and shed in Walnut Creek
County File(s):
#CDVR25-01045
Applicant:
Owner:
Claudia Falconer, Claudia Falconer Architect
Tyler and Lisa Hubbs
Zoning/General Plan:
Single-Family Residential District (R-15) / Residential-Low Density (RL)
Site Address/Location:
37 Terra Bella Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94596/ APN: 180-310-014
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Status:
Categorical Exemptions - Class 3: CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 (e) - New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures
Project Planner:
Dulce Reckmeyer-Walton, Planner II
(925) 655-2854; dulce.reckmeyer-walton@dcd.cccounty.us
Staff Recommendation:
Approve (See Section II for Full Recommendation)
I. PROJECT SUMMARY
The applicant requests approval of a Variance application to allow a 3-foot side yard setback (where 10 feet is required), and a 15 feet aggregate side yard setback (where 25 feet is the minimum) for the construction of a new approximately 305-square-foot carport with an attached 120-square foot shed.
II. RECOMMENDATION
The Department of Conservation and Development, Community Development Division (CDD) Staff recommends that the Zoning Administrator:
1. APPROVE the Variance (County File #CDVR25-01045), based on the attached Findings and subject to the attached Conditions of Approval.
2. DIRECT Staff to file a Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk.
III. BACKGROUND
On September 10, 2025, the applicant submitted a Variance application to allow for the construction of a new approximately 305-square foot detached carport with 3-foot side setback, where 15-feet is the minimum. On November 20, 2025, the applicant and property owner provided revised plans to include a 120-square-foot shed.
On December 9, 2025, Staff sent out the Notice to Render an Administrative Decision. Staff received one email containing comments of opposition and requesting a public hearing from property owner of 25 Terra Bella Drive in Walnut Creek on Dece...
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