REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Proposed Project:
APPEAL of a decision by the Director of Community Development approving a DESIGN REVIEW to demolish an existing home and construct a new two-story single-family home resulting in 3,579 square feet (3,174 square feet living area and 405 square feet garage) and 34.8% floor area ratio (FAR).
Location: 180 Donner Court (APN: 165-18-025)
File #: PLNG-2024-0817
Zoning: R-0 (Low-Density Residential)
Appellant: Anand Mohan and Seungug "Sean" Koh
Applicant/Owner: Vani Bahl / Karthik Raghunathan and Harini Jambunathan
Environmental Review: Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines Section 15303, New Construction of Small Structures (Class 3).
Project Planner: Julia Klein, (408) 730-7463, jklein@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
General Plan: Residential Low Density
Existing Site Conditions: Single-family residence
Surrounding Land Uses
North: Single-family residence
South: Single-family residence
East: Single-family residence
West: Single-family residence
Issues: Appeal letters noting concerns with neighborhood compatibility and privacy.
Staff Recommendation: Alternative 1. Deny the Appeals and uphold the decision of the Director of Community Development to approve the Design Review for the proposed two-story single-family home based upon the Recommended Findings for Approval in Attachment 2 and subject to the Conditions of Approval in Attachment 3.
BACKGROUND
The applicant submitted a staff-level Design Review application for the demolition of the existing one-story single-family home and the construction of a new two-story single-family home on December 20, 2024. Notices were mailed to residents within 300 feet of the project site for public comment as required by the Sunnyvale Municipal Code (See Attachment 1, Vicinity and Noticing Radius Map). The notice period was held between May 8, 2025 to May 22, 2025. As the proposed project meets all applicable policies ...
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