REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Proposed Project:
DESIGN REVIEW: Construct a 193 square foot addition to the first story of an existing two-story single-family home, resulting in 2,587 square feet (2,153 square feet living area and 434 square feet garage) resulting in 47% total floor area ratio (FAR).
Location: 439 Nuestra Avenue (APNs:165-07-071)
File #: PLNG-2025-0105
Zoning: R-0 (Low Density Residential)
Applicant / Owner: Amit Avivi (applicant) / Antonio and Ana Regidor (owners)
Environmental Review: Exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, Existing Facilities.
Project Planner: Gabriela Ventura, (408) 730-7407, gventura@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
General Plan: Low Density Residential
Existing Site Conditions: Two-story single-family home
Surrounding Land Uses
North: Single-family homes
South: Single-family homes
East: Single-family homes
West: Single-family homes
Issues: Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
Staff Recommendation: Approve the Design Review based on the Recommended Findings in Attachment 3 and subject to the Recommended Conditions of Approval in Attachment 4.
BACKGROUND
Description of Proposed Project
The applicant proposes to construct a 193 square foot single-story addition to the front of the existing single-family home, resulting in 2,587 square feet and a 47% FAR (see Attachments 5 and 7 for plans and color board and materials).
Planning Commission review is required for single-family homes and duplexes in the R-0 zoning district with a gross floor area exceeding 3,600 square feet or floor area ratio greater than 45%. See Attachment 1 for a map of the vicinity and mailing area for notices and Attachment 2 for the Project Data Table.
DISCUSSION
Present Site Conditions
The proposed project is located on a 5,500 square foot residential lot with an existing two-story single-family home and an attached garage constructed in 1954. The project site is an interior lot lo...
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