DRC_STAFF REPORT_OLVERA_RESIDENCE_011326.DOCX

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January 13, 2026
STAFF REPORT
OLVERA RESIDENCE 
(PL250403)
PROJECT DATA
Project Address
1804 East Alameda Drive
Property Owner
OLVERA MARIANA/RADOSLOVESCU LUCIAN
Applicant
Mariana Olvera
Zoning District
R1-6
Gross / Net Site Area
10,799 square feet
Total Bedrooms
7 bedrooms
Total Building Area
2,794 square feet
Building Height
14’-6 1/4’’ (30’ maximum allowed)
Lot Coverage
25.8% (45% maximum allowed)
Building Setbacks
32’4” front, 10’2” south street side, 5’ north side, 52’3” rear (20’, 10’, 5’, 15’ 
min.)
Vehicle Parking
3 spaces in driveway (3 min. required)
COMMENTS:
The site is located north of Alameda Drive and east of McClintock Drive with access to the property via 
a cul-de-sac that is also named Alameda Drive. The site is on Lot 163 of the ALAMEDA MEADOWS 
UNIT 2 subdivision. The subject property is zoned R1-6, Single-Family Residential and currently 
contains seven bedrooms, four bathrooms, and a 2,794 square foot single family residence. The 
property is adjacent to single-family residential uses in all directions, with R1-6 zoning to the north, east 
and south, and R-2 zoning to the west across McClintock Drive.
The applicant is requesting a Use Permit to allow three required parking spaces within the front yard 
building setback. Due to the house containing seven bedrooms, three parking spaces are required. 
Due to the garage being converted into a den in 1971 (via Permit #33563), parking was provided in the 
driveway. The third parking space will be located next to the existing driveway. The existing driveway 
will be expanded by 10 feet, bringing the total width of the driveway to 28 feet. This expansion is in 
compliance with Section 21-3(b)(4)(c) of the Tempe Zoning and Development Code (ZDC) which 
states that an improved surface for parking cannot be more than 35% of the front and side areas 
visible from the street. The expanded driveway will be 34% of the front and side yard area visible from 
the street.
A complaint was received (IP220114) stating that the former four bedroom, two bathroom house now 
had seven bedrooms and four bathrooms without receiving building permits. A field inspection confirmed 
the interior modifications were performed without permits. In 1980, Permit BP59361 was issued for a 
storage room and to enclose screened in patio. Those areas have since been converted into two 
bedrooms and two bathrooms. 
The applicant is requesting the Development Review Commission take action on:
ZUP250115
Use Permit to allow three (3) required parking spaces in the front yard setback.
PUBLIC INPUT
To date, staff has not received any public comment.
USE PERMIT 
The proposed use requires a Use Permit to allow three required parking spaces in the front yard setback 
within the R1-6, Single-Family Residential zoning district.

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Section 6-308(E) Approval criteria for Use Permit (in italics):
1.
Any significant increase in vehicular or pedestrian traffic; as a property on a cul-de-sac, on-street 
parking is limited. Due to the proximity of the property to the intersection of McClintock Drive, 
there is no parking allowed on Alameda Drive on the street side yard.  The property street front 
is wide enough to support two guest spaces on street in front of the house without impact to 
adjacent residences. The intensification of the home to seven bedrooms requires three parking 
spaces on-site. The property has sufficient room to park two vehicles in the driveway; a widening 
of the driveway will allow for the third. The increase from four bedrooms to seven bedrooms in 
the existing single-family use might increase pedestrian or vehicle traffic in the neighborhood, 
but it will not be more than is expected from residential use. 
2.
Nuisance arising from the emission of odor, dust, gas, noise, vibration, smoke, heat or glare at 
a level exceeding that of ambient conditions; the driveway is existing and will be expanded by 
10 feet. An additional parking space in the driveway may cause normal vehicle ignition noise 
and odor but not expected to generate emissions that would otherwise exceed ambient 
conditions and cause a nuisance.  With the expansion of the driveway and an increase in 
paving, a condition has been added that shade trees be planted and maintained on both sides 
of the driveway to provide shade to the vehicles and reduce heat in the surrounding area.
3.
Contribution to the deterioration of the neighborhood or to the downgrading of property values, 
which is in conflict with the goals, objectives or policies for rehabilitation, redevelopment or 
conservation as set forth in the city’s adopted plans or General Plan; the proposed use is 
permitted in the R1-6 zoning district subject to a Use Permit approval and does not conflict with 
the city’s adopted plans, nor is it anticipated to negatively impact property values.
4.
Compatibility with existing surrounding structures and uses; staff are not aware of any homes 
within the notification radius with an entitlement for parking in the front yard setback and most of 
the residences have garages or carports used for their primary spaces. However, street view 
imagery indicates that parking in the driveway is not uncommon in this area. 
5.
Adequate control of disruptive behavior both inside and outside the premises which may create 
a nuisance to the surrounding area or general public; the current owner purchased the property 
in 2018, and the property is a registered rental. The applicant will be responsible for the control 
of behavior on site in conformance with city codes. The parking is intended for single-family use. 
The property has not received any complaints or code violations for parking related issues in the 
past, however there are code violations for work done to the site. This Use Permit is part of the 
process to remedy these violations.  Due to the Alameda Drive street configuration and location 
of this lot, there is insufficient room for more than two vehicles to park on the street without 
blocking access to other properties or impeding fire and refuse truck service to the street; the 
owner needs to enforce parking for tenants and guests of this residence and a condition has 
been added to assure nuisances do not arise with this use permit
REASONS FOR APPROVAL 
Based on the information provided by the applicant, no public input received, and the above analysis 
staff supports approval of the requested Use Permit. This request meets the required criteria and will 
conform to the conditions.
SHOULD AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION BE TAKEN ON THIS REQUEST, THE FOLLOWING 
NUMBERED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL SHALL APPLY, BUT MAY BE AMENDED BY THE 
DECISION-MAKING BODY. 
CONDITION(S) OF APPROVAL: (Non-standard conditions are identified in bold)

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EACH NUMBERED ITEM IS A CONDITION OF APPROVAL. THE DECISION-MAKING BODY MAY MODIFY, DELETE OR 
ADD TO THESE CONDITIONS.  
1.
The Use Permit is valid only after a Building Permit has been obtained, the required inspections 
have been completed, and a Final Inspection has been passed. As part of the Building Permit 
process, on-site storm water retention may be required to be verified or accomplished on this site.
2.
The Use Permit is valid for the plans as submitted within this application. Any additions or 
modifications may be submitted for review during the building plan check process.
3.
The Use Permit for three (3) required parking spaces in the front yard building setback shall 
apply to parking located on site. Parking shall not encroach into the right-of-way nor obstruct 
the sidewalk or public street. 
4.
The owner shall plant two (2) shade trees, one on the north and one on the south side of the 
driveway, with necessary irrigation to assure survival to maturity for shade on the expanded 
driveway being used for primary parking spaces.
5.
The property has room for two (2) vehicles to park on street north of the driveway; the owner 
shall ensure that tenants of the property respect on-street parking for public and guests and 
do not habitually park in front of neighboring properties or driveways.
6.
Onsite parking shall only be allowed on the driveway and cars shall not be allowed to park 
on the existing crushed rock landscaping north of the existing lawn.
7.
Final site plans shall be submitted to Planning staff within 30-days of Use Permit approval.
8.
If there are any complaints arising from the Use Permit that are verified by a consensus of the 
complaining party and the City Attorney’s office, the Use Permit will be reviewed by City staff to 
determine the need for a public hearing to reevaluate the appropriateness of the Use Permit, which 
may result in termination of the Use Permit.
CODE/ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS:
THE BULLETED ITEMS REFER TO EXISTING CODE OR ORDINANCES THAT PLANNING STAFF OBSERVES ARE 
PERTINENT TO THIS CASE. THE BULLET ITEMS ARE INCLUDED TO ALERT THE DESIGN TEAM AND ASSIST IN 
OBTAINING A BUILDING PERMIT AND ARE NOT AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST.
USE PERMIT:
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The Use Permit approval shall be void if the use is not commenced or if an application for a building 
permit has not been submitted, whichever is applicable, within twelve (12) months after the Use 
Permit is granted or within the time stipulated by the decision-making body.

Specific requirements of the Zoning and Development Code (ZDC) are not listed as a condition of 
approval but will apply to any application. To avoid unnecessary review time and reduce the potential 
for multiple plan check submittals, become familiar with the ZDC. Access the ZDC through 
http://www.tempe.gov/zoning or purchase from Development Services.

Any intensification or expansion of use shall require a new Use Permit. 

All required Federal, State, County, and Municipal permits, licenses, and clearances shall be 
obtained, or the Use Permit is void.
HISTORY & FACTS:
May 16, 1960
Tempe City Council approved Ordinance 313, an annexation of property 
containing the subject site.
May 9, 1968
City Council approved the final subdivision plat for Alameda Meadows Unit 2. The 
subject property is Lot 163 of this subdivision.

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August 10, 1972
Building permit 33563 was issued to convert a two-car garage into a den.
June 23, 1980
Building permit 59361 was issued to construct a storage room and enclose a 
screened in porch.
March 1981
Zoning Ordinance 808 modified single-family residential regulations to require 2 
on-site parking spaces outside of the front yard setback. Subsequent zoning 
codes retained this regulation, including any bedroom additions to existing 
residences be required to comply with the current code at the time of the 
additions.
June 16, 2022
Complaint IP220114 received, caller stated the subject residence was converted 
from 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms to 7 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms without building 
permits. Field inspection confirmed modifications had been made without permits.
November 26, 2025
An application for a Use Permit (this project) was submitted.
January 13, 2026
Development Review Commission is scheduled to hear this request.
ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT CODE REFERENCE:
Section 4-202, Development Standards for Residential Districts
Section 6-308, Use Permit