REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Proposed Project:
DESIGN REVIEW: To allow construction of a 390 square-foot first-floor addition and a 285 square-foot second-floor addition to an existing two-story single-family home, resulting in 2,717 square feet gross floor area (2,129 square-foot living area, 511 square-foot garage, and 77 square-foot covered balcony), and 52.3% Floor Area Ratio (FAR).
Location: 388 Stowell Avenue (APN: 204-34-061)
File #: 2021-7415
Zoning: R-0
Applicant / Owner: Raumfabrik Architecture + Interiors (applicant) / John Julian Chocholak and Margarita Novosyad (owner)
Environmental Review: Class 1 Categorical Exemption relieves this project from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) provisions.
Project Planner: Aastha Vashist, (408) 730-7458, avashist@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
General Plan: Low Density Residential
Existing Site Conditions: Two-story single-family home
Surrounding Land Uses
North: One-story single-family home
South: One-story single-family home
East: One-story single-family home
West: One and two-story single-family homes across Stowell Avenue
Issues: Neighborhood compatibility and compliance with the Single-Family Home Design Techniques
Staff Recommendation: Approve the Design Review with recommended conditions in Attachment 4.
BACKGROUND
Description of Proposed Project
The applicant proposes a 752-square-foot addition to an existing 2,445-square-foot, two-story residence resulting in 2,717 square feet gross floor area with 52% FAR on a 5,200-square-foot interior lot. The application also includes the demolition of an existing 364-square-foot covered patio and 116-square-foot shed.
A Design Review permit is required for the construction of an addition to evaluate compliance with development standards and the City's Single-Family Home Design Techniques. Planning Commission review is required for homes exceeding 45% FAR or 3,600 square feet of gross floor area.
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