Formal Design Review, Maximum Residence Size Exception, and Setback Exception at 10 Still Creek Road

The property at 10 Still Creek Road in Woodside, California, is the subject of a formal appeal seeking to overturn the Planning Commission’s denial of a requested setback exception to construct a new primary residence with an attached garage, a Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit, an attached accessory dwelling unit, and a separate detached accessory dwelling unit, along with related site improvements. The proposed structures would intrude upon the mandated 50-foot front and side yard setbacks, necessitating a formal exception that was previously denied. The appeal process is now the designated path to seek approval for these non-conforming placements, and the submission has been formally recorded under the reference APPL2025-0002, relating to an earlier setback exception application labeled XSET2025-0001. The matter is being managed by the Town of Woodside’s planning department under the broader context of formal design review and maximum residence size exception considerations, and the official record is accessible via the California Environmental Quality Act portal. Sage Schaan, the Planning Director, serves as the primary point of contact and can be reached through email or phone for further information regarding procedural requirements, timelines, or documentation necessary to support the appeal. The project is anticipated to proceed through standard public review channels, with the outcome potentially setting a precedent for similar developments within Woodside’s residential zoning framework.