HomeMy WebLinkAbout021026-05.1 PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT 5.1
TO: Chair and Planning Commission February 10, 2026
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2026-04, denying an appeal and upholding the Town’s
administrative action to approve Variance request VAR25-0005 allowing
the retention of an existing 730 square-foot detached carport structure on
which solar panels would be installed. The site is located at 700 Clipper
Hill Road (APN: 199-040-012)
BACKGROUND
The applicant submitted a building permit application on August 7, 2025, to install solar
panels on an existing carport structure. During plan review, the Town determined that
the carport structure had been constructed without permits. The applicant subsequently
submitted a Variance request and a building permit application to legalize the carport
structure.
The Town approved Variance request VAR25-0005 administratively, which authorizes
the existing 730-square-foot detached carport structure. The subject property is located in
a R-100; residential single-family zoning district, which requires a minimum 30-foot
front-yard setback. The existing carport structure encroaches 28’-4” into the required
front-yard setback, resulting in a setback of 1’-8” from the edge of the Clipper Hill Road
private roadway easement. A Variance is also required to allow a reduced 13’-4” side-
yard setback along the west side of the carport, resulting in a 16’-8” encroachment into
the required 30-foot side-yard setback.
The Town mailed an Appealable Action Letter (AAL) to the property owner and
surrounding property owners on December 12, 2025. The AAL indicated the Town’s
intent to administratively approve the variance request (Attachment C).
APPEAL
On December 18, 2025, the property owner of 755 Clipper Hill Road (Mary Hoopes)
submitted an appeal of the Town’s administrative action to approve VAR25-0005 by
email. The appeal (Attachment F), was submitted in association with owners of other
surrounding properties including:
Linda Perazzo - 740 Clipper Hill Road
Ron Williamson - 671 Clipper Hill Road
John Savell - 667 Clipper Hill Road
VAR25-0005 Appeal 2 February 10, 2026
700 Clipper Hill Rd.
The concerns of the appellants, from their letter of appeal dated December 18, 2025, can
be summarized as follows:
the carport was constructed to support solar panels and that alternative solar
installation options may have been available.
the carport was not included in the original project plans and was constructed without
prior City approval.
the carport affects on-site parking and vehicle circulation and contributes to parking
and traffic issues along Clipper Hill Road.
construction activity and delivery of materials over several years have resulted in
damage to the pavement on upper Clipper Hill Road.
an above-ground electrical box is located at the front of the property and that prior
representations were made that utilities would be installed underground.
the carport is located near the neighboring residence at 740 Clipper Hill Road
and has resulted in increased noise, vehicle fumes, and proximity impacts.
the appellants question whether conditions associated with a previously approved
Variance have been completed.
roadway safety due to the narrow width of Clipper Hill Road and the carport’s
encroachment into required setbacks.
the carport was constructed prior to City approval and suggest that the structure
could have been reduced in size to avoid the need for a Variance.
PREVIOUS VARIANCE
The main house, in the eastern portion of the lot, has undergone extensive remodeling
since 2017. The house encroaches into the front-yard setback pursuant to a Variance
approved in 2017 (VAR17-0015), which allows an 11-inch front-yard setback from the
edge of the private right-of-way for Clipper Hill Road. That variance approval was
appealed to the Planning Commission and considered at a public hearing on December
12, 2017, and was subsequently appealed to the Town Council and considered at a public
hearing on January 20, 2018. Both appeals were denied.
VAR25-0005 Appeal 3 February 10, 2026
700 Clipper Hill Rd.
EVALUATION
Conformance with General Plan and Zoning District
The General Plan Land Use Designation for the site is Residential – Country Estates –
Low Density (one-acre minimum parcel size). The subject site is zoned R-100; Single
Family Residential. This district allows a single-family home, accessory dwelling units,
and accessory structures to be built on site subject zoning and development standards.
Town’s Review Process
In order to approve a variance application, the Town must make certain findings. The
required findings and details regarding the Town’s proposed findings are as follows:
1.The variance does not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the
limitations on other properties in the area and the R-100 zoning; Single Family
Residential District, in which the subject property is located, in that, similar reduced
setbacks have occurred over time and the resulting 1’-8” front yard setback is greater than
the existing 11” setback approved for the primary residence on the parcel pursuant to a
Variance approved on appeal by the Town Council in 2018 (see Attachment D for project
plans).
2.Because of special circumstances applicable to this specific property, strict
application of the applicable zoning regulations would deprive the subject
property of rights enjoyed by others in the general vicinity and/or located in the
same zoning district, in that:
a.Based on review of the site, and a letter from the applicant’s solar provider (see
Attachment E), due to topography, existing shade trees, the synthetic slate roof on the
primary residence which is incompatible with roof mounted solar systems, the proposed
location results in a southwest facing orientation and provides for the most efficient
solar energy production consistent with the California Solar Right Act (the Act). The
Act specifically prohibits local governments from adopting regulations that
unreasonably restrict the installation of solar energy systems. This includes limitations
that would increase the cost of installation by more than $1,000 or 10% of the cost or
decrease the efficiency of the installation by more than 10%. Based upon the solar
provider’s letter and the Town’s review of the site, the proposed solar panel location on
top of the car port in the most solar and cost-efficient location on the site.
b.The Clipper Hill Road private roadway easement is 50-feet wide, while the actual paved
roadway is only 15-20 feet wide, resulting in substantial excess easement area on both
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sides of the road. This results in an affective setback that ranges from 20’ to 26’ from
the edge of pavement, substantially consistent with the intent of the zoning district.
3. The variance is in substantial conformance with the intent and purpose of the
zoning district in which the subject property is located in that, the property is in an
R-100; Single-Family Residential District and in substantial conformance with the intent
and purpose of the respective residential zoning district as it allows for a 730-square-foot
detached carport as an accessory structure to support a solar energy system installation .
There has been no information provided by the appellant that would serve to modify the
Town’s determination that the requisite findings of approval can be made to support the
variance for the carport structure.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public notice of the February 10, 2026, Planning Commission hearing was mailed to
property owners within 750 feet and posted online. A total of 24 notices were mailed to
surrounding property owners on January 29, 2026 (Attachment B).
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-04, denying an appeal and upholding the Town’s
administrative action to approve Variance request VAR25-0005 allowing the retention of
an existing 730 square-foot detached carport structure on which solar panels would be
installed. The site is located at 700 Clipper Hill Road (APN: 199-040-012).
Prepared by:
Jessica Lam
Assistant Planner
Attachments: A – Resolution No. 2026-04
B – Public Notification, Notification Map, and Notification List
C – Appealable Action Letter dated December 12, 2025
D – Site Plan and Elevations (provided with initial application submittal)
E – Letter from solar company; Bianca Serna of freedom forever, dated
November 19, 2025 (provided with initial application submittal)
F – Email of Appeal from Mary Hoopes dated December 18, 2025
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-04
DENYING AN APPEAL AND UPHOLDING THE TOWN’S ADMINISTRATIVE
ACTION TO APPROVE VARIANCE REQUEST VAR25-0005, ALLOWING THE
RETENTION OF AN EXISTING 730 SQUARE-FOOT DETACHED CARPORT
STRUCTURE ON WHICH SOLAR PANELS WOULD BE INSTALLED. THE SITE IS
LOCATED AT 700 CLIPPER HILL ROAD (APN: 199-040-012)
WHEREAS, Joseph and Arlene Grant (Owners/Applicants) have submitted a Variance
application (i.e., Variance request VAR25-0005) seeking authorization for a remodel and
addition involving their existing residence at 700 Clipper Hill Road that would result in
the creation of an approximately 1’-8” front yard setback from the edge of the Clipper
Hill Road private roadway easement (where a 30’ minimum setback is required under
the property’s R-100 District zoning standards) and in the creation of a 13’-4” minimum
side yard setback along the west lot boundary (where a 30’ minimum side yard setback
is required by R-100 District zoning standards); and
WHEREAS, the Town’s R-100; Single Family Residential District Ordinance requires
approval of a Variance application prior to an encroachment into the required minimum
front yard setback or an encroachment into the minimum side yard setback; and
WHEREAS, the project has been found to be Categorically Exempt from the
Requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
WHEREAS, the Town took action administratively approving the application on
December 12, 2025; and
WHEREAS, a group of neighboring property owner submitted a letter appealing that
action on December 18, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did review the project at a noticed public hearing
on February 10, 2026; and
WHEREAS, notice of the public hearing for the appeal was given in all respects as
required by law; and
WHEREAS, a staff report was submitted recommending that the Planning Commission
deny the appeal and uphold the Town’s administrative action approving the request; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and consider all reports,
recommendations, and testimony submitted in writing and presented at the hearing;
now, therefore, be it
ATTACHMENT A
PAGE 2 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-04
RESOLVED that the Planning Commission denies the appeal and reaffirms the Town’s
administrative action approving Variance request VAR25-0005 and makes the following
findings in support of this action:
FINDINGS OF APPROVAL:
The Town of Danville reviewed the proposed variance request and has made the
following findings in support of the variance application:
1. The variance does not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the
limitations on other properties in the area and the R-100 zoning; Single Family
Residential District, in which the subject property is located, in that, similar reduced
setbacks have occurred over time and the resulting 1’-8” front yard setback is greater than
the existing 11” setback approved for the primary residence on the parcel.
2. Because of special circumstances applicable to the subject property, strict
application of the zoning regulations would deprive the subject property of rights
enjoyed by other properties in the general vicinity and/or within the same zoning
district, in that:
a. Based on review of the site, and a letter from the applicant’s solar provider (on file with
the Planning Division), due to topography, existing shade trees, the synthetic slate roof
on the primary residence which is incompatible with roof mounted solar systems, the
proposed location results in a southwest facing orientation and provides for the most
efficient and cost-effective solar energy production consistent with the California Solar
Right Act.
b. The Clipper Hill Road 50-foot private roadway easement is substantially wider than
the actual roadway pavement, resulting in a setback that ranges from 20’ to 26’-7”
from the edge of pavement, that is substantially consistent with the intent of the zoning
district.
3. The variance is in substantial conformance with the intent and purpose of the
respective land use zoning district in which the subject property is located in that,
the property within an R-100; Single-Family Residential District and in substantial
conformance with the intent and purpose of the respective residential zoning district as it
allows for a 730-square-foot detached carport as an accessory structure to support a solar
energy system installation.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The Variance allows for the retention of an existing 730 square-foot detached
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carport structure on which solar panels would be installed. The subject R-100
zoning district requires a minimum 30-foot front yard setback. The existing
structure encroached 28’-4” into the setback, resulting in a 1’-8” setback from the
edge of the Clipper Hill roadway easement. This Variance also approves a 16’-8”
encroachment into the required 30’ side-yard setback, resulting in a 13’-4” side
yard setback at the west side of the carport.
2. This approval is reflected on the project plans prepared by Team2 Architecture,
labeled “GRANT RESIDENCE CARPORT ADDITION,” received by the Planning
Division on December 12, 2025. The site plan depicts the front-yard and side-yard
setbacks for 700 Clipper Hill Road and is stored on file with the Planning Division.
3. After the approval of this variance, the applicant shall obtain all necessary
building permits from the Town of Danville Building Division for the subject
carport structure and the proposed installations of the solar panels.
4. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall reimburse the Town
for costs incurred to notify neighboring residents of the proposed variance request.
Reimbursement shall be in the amount of $148.56 ($138.00 plus 12 notices X $0.88
per notice) for the public notification process of the initial variance, and $159.12
($138.00 plus 24 notices X $0.88 per notice) for the public hearing notice made
payable to the Town of Danville.
5. The conditions to the approval of the previous variance request (VAR17-0015)
related to the planting of landscape privacy screening must be satisfied prior to
the issuance of the building permit for the carport.
APPROVED by the Danville Planning Commission at a regular meeting on February 10,
2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAINED:
ABSENT:
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CHAIR
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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CITY ATTORNEY CHIEF OF PLANNING
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
Danville Planning Commission Meeting
Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. | Town Meeting Hall, 201 Front Street
Project: Variance request for approval of a detached carport structure for solar
installation
Permit No.: VAR25-0005
Location: 700 Clipper Hill Road/199-040-012
Description: Appeal of the Planning Division’s approval of a Variance request (VAR25-
0005) to retain an existing 730-square-foot detached carport on which solar
panels would be installed. The existing structure encroaches 28’-4” into the
required front yard setback, resulting in a reduced front setback of 1’-8”,
where 30 feet is required. The Variance also approves a reduced west side
yard setback of 13’-4” for the carport, resulting in a 16’-8” encroachment into
the required 30-foot side yard setback.
Environmental
Review:
The project is Categorically Exempt from the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Section 15303, Class 3 – Minor
Construction Projects
Property Owners: Joseph and Arlene Grant
Applicant: Joseph Grant
700 Clipper Hill Road
Danville, CA 94526
Appellants: John Savell Ron Williamson
667 Clipper Hill Road 671 Clipper Hill Road
Danville, CA 94526 Danville, CA 94526
Linda Perazzo Mary Hoopes
740 Clipper Hill Road 755 Clipper Hill Road
Danville, CA 94526 Danville, CA 94526
Staff Contact: Jessica Lam, Assistant Planner
(925) 314-3337
jlam@danville.ca.gov
ATTACHMENT B
All interested persons are encouraged to attend and be heard at the scheduled public hearing at 5:00
p.m. on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at the Town Meeting Hall at 201 Front Street, Danville, CA.
Written Comments may be sent to jlam@danville.ca.gov or 500 La Gonda Way, Danville, CA 94526.
NOTE: If you challenge the Town’s decision on this matter in court, you may be limited to raising
only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in
written correspondence delivered to the Town at, or prior, to the public hearing.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Town of Danville will provide special assistance
for disabled citizens. If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk
(925) 314-3401. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the Town to make reasonable
arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. [28CFR 35.102 -35.104 ADA Title II]
750’ Vicinity Map and Hearing Notice Boundary
700 Clipper Hill Road
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A B C D E
APN NAME ADDRESS CITY-STATE ZIP
199050006 LAFFON DE MAZIERES EMMANUEL 100 OAK VIEW TER DANVILLE CA 94526
199070046 COLMAN CATHERINE A TRE 1000 STARVIEW DR DANVILLE CA 94526
201260015 PULVER JEFFREY L TRE 145 KUSS RD DANVILLE CA 94526
199040022 SAVELL JONATHAN TRE 1687 RAMBLEWOOD WAY PLEASANTON CA 94566
199040006 HOOPES MARY TRE 22161 MISSION BLVD HAYWARD CA 94541
201260011 TALBOT JOHN D TRE 247 KUSS RD DANVILLE CA 94526
201260019 LUPINEK DERK N & MARIA D V 251 KUSS RD DANVILLE CA 94526
201260020 BAHMANYARI AMIR 255 KUSS RD DANVILLE CA 94526
199050009 RYBURN BARBARA A 300 OAK VIEW TER DANVILLE CA 94526
201270005 JONES DANIEL G & ELIZABETH TRE 3217 VERA CRUZ DR SAN RAMON CA 94583
199070022 BERG ANDREW & MONICA TRE 500 STARMONT CT DANVILLE CA 94526
199070021 GROVE RICHARD G & SANDI L TRE 510 STARMONT CT DANVILLE CA 94526
199070034 BLASQUEZ RONALD & ELIZABET TRE 520 STARMONT CT DANVILLE CA 94526
201260008 CAVALLO MICHAEL & KARI 528 CLIPPER HILL RD DANVILLE CA 94526
201270001 JONES DANIEL G & ELIZABETH TRE 542 CLIPPER HILL RD DANVILLE CA 94526
201270006 ROULLIER MICHAEL & JANET TRE 570 CLIPPER HILL RD DANVILLE CA 94526
201270008 ARFAA FARSHAD & HIROKO TRE 580 CLIPPER HILL RD DANVILLE CA 94526
199040014 WING VIVIAN W TRE 600 CLIPPER HILL RD DANVILLE CA 94526
199040003 COUPLAND MAUREEN MATLOSZ 635 CLIPPER HILL RD DANVILLE CA 94526
199040017 WILLIAMSON RONALD S & TAMI L 671 CLIPPER HILL RD DANVILLE CA 94526
199040013 PERAZZO ROBERT G & LINDA 740 CLIPPER HILL RD DANVILLE CA 94526
199050007 JONE LUCY TRE PO BOX 188 DANVILLE CA 94526
199040010 EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DIS PO BOX 24055 OAKLAND CA 94623
201270007 EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DIST PO BOX 5381 OAKLAND CA 94605
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APPEALABLE ACTION LETTER
December 12, 2025
TO AREA RESIDENTS
The Town of Danville has received a Variance Request (VAR25-0005) from Joseph and
Arlene Grant (Property Owners) and Dennis Roda (Applicant/Contractor) involving the
residential property at 700 Clipper Hill Road (APN: 199-040-012.)
The Variance request seeks approval for an existing 730-square-foot detached carport
structure on which solar panels would be installed.
The subject R-100 zoning district requires a minimum 30-foot front yard setback. The
existing structure encroached 28’-4” into the setback, resulting in a 1’-8” setback from the
edge of the Clipper Hill roadway easement. A Variance is also required to allow a
reduced 13’-4” side yard setback at the west side of the carport resulting in a 16’-8”
encroachment into the required 30’ side-yard setback.
A previous Variance was approved for the primary residence in 2017 (VAR17-0015)
allowing an 11” front-yard setback.
This project has been found to be Categorically Exempt from the requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Class 3, §15303 (minor construction projects).
The Town is prepared to take administrative action conditionally approving this application
on December 23, 2025. Unless the Town receives a written appeal of this decision by 5:00 P.M.,
December 22, 2025, accompanied by the requisite appeal fee, this action will be final. Findings
of Approval and Conditions of Approval are enclosed for review. Additional information on
this request is available for public review at the Town Offices, 500 La Gonda Way by
appointment.
Questions regarding this matter may be directed to Jessica Lam, Assistant Planner, at
jlam@danville.ca.gov or (925) 314-3337 at your convenience.
Sincerely,
David Crompton
Chief of Planning
ATTACHMENT C
VAR25-0005 – 700 Clipper Hill Road Page 2
December 12, 2025
FINDINGS OF APPROVAL:
The Town of Danville reviewed the proposed variance request and has made the
following findings in support of the variance application:
1.The variance does not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the
limitations on other properties in the area and the R-100; Single Family Residential
District in which the subject property is located, in that, similar reduced setbacks have
occurred over time due to the relative age of the neighborhood and the topographical
characteristics of properties in the vicinity. The front yard setback is similar to the existing
11” setback of the primary residence on the parcel.
2.Because of special circumstances applicable to the subject property, strict
application of the zoning regulations would deprive the subject property of rights
enjoyed by other properties in the general vicinity and/or within the same zoning
district, in that:
a.Based on review of the site, and a letter from the applicant’s solar provider (on file with
the Planning Division), due to topography, existing shade trees, the synthetic slate roof
on the primary residence which is incompatible with roof mounted solar systems, the
proposed location results in a southwest facing orientation and provides for the most
efficient solar energy production consistent with the California Solar Right Act.
b.The Clipper Hill Road 50-foot private roadway easement is substantially wider than the
actual roadway pavement, resulting in a setback that ranges from 20’ to 26’-7” from the
edge of pavement, that is substantially consistent with the intent of the zoning district.
3.The Variance will substantially meet the intent and purpose of the respective land
use district in which the subject property is located in that, the property is in an R-100;
Single-Family Residential District and in substantial conformance with the intent and
purpose of the respective residential zoning district as it allows for a 730-square-foot carport
to support a solar energy system under the California Solar Rights Act.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1.The Variance allows for the retention of an existing 730-square-foot detached
carport structure on which solar panels would be installed. The subject R-100
zoning district requires a minimum 30-foot front yard setback. The existing
structure encroached 28’-4” into the setback, resulting in a 1’-8” setback from the
edge of the Clipper Hill roadway easement. This Variance also approves a reduced
13’-4” side yard setback at the west side of the carport resulting in a 16’-8”
encroachment into the required 30’ side-yard setback.
VAR25-0005 – 700 Clipper Hill Road Page 3
December 12, 2025
2.This approval is for the project plans prepared by Team2 Architecture, labeled
“GRANT RESIDENCE CARPORT ADDITION,” received by the Planning Division
on December 12, 2025. The site plan depicts the front-yard and side-yard setbacks
for 700 Clipper Hill Road and is stored on file with the Planning Division.
3.After the approval of this variance, the applicant shall obtain all necessary building
permits from the Town of Danville Building Division.
4.Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall reimburse the Town
for costs incurred to notify neighboring residents of the proposed variance request.
Reimbursement shall be in the amount of $148.56 ($138.00 plus 12 notices X $0.88
per notice) made payable to the Town of Danville.
350’ Notification Map
VAR25-0005 – 700 Clipper Hill Road Page 4
December 12, 2025
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APN NAME ADDRESS CITY-STATE ZIP
199070046 COLMAN CATHERINE A TRE 1000 STARVIEW DR DANVILLE CA 94526
199040022 SAVELL JONATHAN TRE 1687 RAMBLEWOOD WAY PLEASANTON CA 94566
199040006 HOOPES MARY TRE 22161 MISSION BLVD HAYWARD CA 94541
201270006 ROULLIER MICHAEL & JANET TRE 570 CLIPPER HILL RD DANVILLE CA 94526
201270008 ARFAA FARSHAD & HIROKO TRE 580 CLIPPER HILL RD DANVILLE CA 94526
199040014 WING VIVIAN W TRE 600 CLIPPER HILL RD DANVILLE CA 94526
199040003 COUPLAND MAUREEN MATLOSZ 635 CLIPPER HILL RD DANVILLE CA 94526
199040017 WILLIAMSON RONALD S & TAMI L 671 CLIPPER HILL RD DANVILLE CA 94526
199040013 PERAZZO ROBERT G & LINDA 740 CLIPPER HILL RD DANVILLE CA 94526
199050007 JONE LUCY TRE PO BOX 188 DANVILLE CA 94526
199040010 EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DIS PO BOX 24055 OAKLAND CA 94623
199010012 EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DIST PO BOX 5381 OAKLAND CA 94605
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Jessica Lam
From:Bay Counties Real Estate Inc. <info@baycountiesre.com>
Sent:Thursday, December 18, 2025 12:29 PM
To:Jessica Lam
Cc:David Crompton; Riley Anderson-Barrett
Subject:700 Clipper Hill Road, Danville Ca Request for further discussion or denial of Variance
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To Planning Department:
I live across from the above menƟoned property that has been vacant and / or under construcƟon for 13+ years.
The owner has hired and fired people numerous Ɵmes during this period which started and stopped the project
endlessly. Containers and construcƟon material have been on the property during this enƟre Ɵme creaƟng a terrible
appearance that all of us neighbors had to endure. Every Ɵme one of us called, the city defended the property while the
neighbors conƟnued to suffer.
Approximately 7-8 years ago, a variance was requested from the City of Danville that seems to have been granted without
serious
thought. But it was granted. Trying to be a good neighbor I did not object because of assurances that the project would
start immediately and finish within a year. It is sƟll not finished almost 8 years later.
Now a huge carport structure has been erected out in front of the house restricƟng the parking on the 700 property. I was
led to believe that the carport was built without a permit and has been built too close to the street and too close to the
neighbor’s property. From the leƩer I just received, it appears that the city of Danville plans on rubber stamping another
variance for this house. The neighbors received less than a week to discuss the projected variance and it conveniently
occurred during the holidays when most people are out of town so they did not even know about the noƟce. This is simply
unacceptable.
Nonetheless, several neighbors reached out to me and have asked that I prepare this objecƟon to the new variance for
various reasons.
Linda Perazzo 740 Clipper Hill
Ron Williamson 671 Clipper Hill
John Savell 667 Clipper Hill
Mary Hoopes 755 Clipper Hill (writer)
1.Allegedly the carport was installed to accommodate the solar. Solar has been a necessity since the construcƟon
began so it could not have been any big surprise. The contractor indicated that the roofing material on the house is
not good for solar and it was too expensive to put the solar on the ground so they built the carport for the solar. It is
clear that the best locaƟon for the solar would have been the roof and if the new roofing material was not
appropriate for solar, why did they install that type. Why do the rest of the neighbors have to suffer with the ugly
carport that is not in compliance with city restricƟons and just thrown up without city noƟficaƟon because the
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contractor installed the wrong type of roof! Plus, the solar could have been put on the ground with the simple
addiƟon of a few extra panels. There were definite opƟons with respect to the solar that didn’t require a carport or
a variance.
2. I believe that the original plans did not show a carport. This house was always going to have parking
problems. Installing a carport will actually restrict the parking of cars and the turning around of cars on the property
in order to drive out safely. For years, the neighbors have had to deal with workers and delivery people parking in
front of our driveways and double parking on the street or backing out into oncoming traffic. The carport has just
made that so much worse.
3. The deliveries of enormous equipment and materials during the last 8 +/- years, has seriously damaged the pavement
on upper Clipper Hill Road. This was menƟoned to the contractor and the property owner but neither have taken
any acƟon to fix the damaged road. This may not be related to the variance but it is a very serious issue as far as
the neighbors are concerned.
4. The electric box is siƫng at the front of the property and is the first thing seen, now that the carport has been
installed. A promise was made that the electricity was going to be run underground on Clipper Hill but the
contractor has since menƟoned that they did not want to pay for it even though they originally assured me they
would run it underground.
5. The carport is too close to the neighbors house at 740 Clipper Hill. The master suite at 740 is at the end of the house
closest to the carport. Now 740 will have the addiƟonal noise & fumes from the carport area disturbing their master
bedroom. The carport will just increase the sound ricocheƟng while cars start or run idle. Yes, the house has a
garage but the carport has made geƫng a car into most of the garage nearly impossible.
6. The first variance on this house had certain requirements that have sƟll not been completed. Why would the city
issue another variance if the restricƟons from the first variance are sƟll not saƟsfied. They have had almost 8 years
to complete the requirements of the first variance and they sƟll have not.
7. Clipper hill is a very narrow street and we all have to be very careful to avoid accidents or close calls. If you issue
another variance, you will allow this monstrous carport to infringe on the street set back even more. Is the city
accepƟng the responsibility for any accident because of how the drivers from 700 Clipper hill will have to exit their
property because you have allowed this huge carport to infringe on the small lot and the narrow street?
8. This carport seems like a situaƟon where “you don’t ask for permission and you only ask for forgiveness”. The
contractor menƟoned that the carport is exactly the size of the solar needed. It appears that it wasn’t put closer to
the subject house (700), due to fire restricƟons and access issues with the garage. The carport could have been
reduced in size by a couple feet and not need a variance but it appears that they always intended to get city approval
aŌer the solar was installed. Or at least that is how the neighbors see it.
To the best of my knowledge, none of the neighbors want to hurt the property owner or contractor in any way. None of us
have any hard feelings but we have watched this house for over 13 years: start and stop, start and stop, start and stop. We
have put up with A LOT! BUT, it appears that the city has ignored all issues brought up by the neighbors and blessed the
property owner and contractor with anything they asked for. We are asking you to stop that and let the neighbors have a
reasonable say in the maƩer.
I understand that the contractor is trying to finish installing the solar by December 31 so he can get a solar tax credit but this
is a house that has been put on the market for over $7,000,000.00 so rushing through a variance that no one living at the top
of the street wants, seems unwise and unfair.
I know that all of the opposiƟon group will be willing to discuss this with the city and the owner /contractor to come up with
a mutually beneficial plan. Hopefully, the City of Danville gives us that opƟon. Due to the limited Ɵme to respond to the
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noƟce from the city, I have sent this response by email. Please feel free to call me for a credit card to pay the opposiƟon fee
at your convenience.
Thank you.
Mary Hoopes
755 Clipper Hill Road, Danville CA
510-715-4215