REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Proposed Project:
DESIGN REVIEW to allow a 245-square-foot, first-floor sunroom addition to an existing two-story home, resulting in 3,147 square feet gross floor area (2,699 square feet living area and 448 square foot garage) and 50.75% Floor Area Ratio (FAR).
Location: 1612 Vireo Drive (APN: 313-42-030)
File #: 2022-7266
Zoning: R-0
Applicant / Owner: GDM Construction + Design Inc. (applicant) / Danny Chiu (owner)
Environmental Review: Class 1 Categorical Exemption relieves this project from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) provisions.
Project Planner: Cindy Hom, (408) 730-7411, chom@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
General Plan: Low Density Residential
Existing Site Conditions: Two-story single-family home
Surrounding Land Uses
North: Two-story home
South: One-story home
East: One-story homes
West: One-story homes
Issues: Neighborhood compatibility
Staff Recommendation: Approve the Design Review based on the Findings in Attachment 3 and subject to the Conditions of Approval in Attachment 4.
BACKGROUND
Description of Proposed Project
The project is located on a 6,200 square foot residential lot with an existing two-story single-family home with a 47% floor area ratio (FAR). The applicant proposes to add a 245-square-foot attached sunroom to the rear of the home resulting in a total of 3,147 square feet gross floor area and 50.75% FAR.
A Design Review permit is required for an addition to an existing home to evaluate compliance with development standards and the Single-Family Home Design Techniques. Planning Commission review is required for homes with a gross floor area exceeding 3,600 square feet or floor area ratios greater than 45%. The project results in a floor area of FAR of 50.75%, which requires Planning Commission review and approval. See Attachment 1 for a map of the vicinity and mailing area for notices and Attachment 2 for the project data table.
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