REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Proposed Project:
DESIGN REVIEW: To allow a 245 square feet first-floor addition and 448 square feet second-floor addition to an existing two-story single-family home, resulting in 3,178 square feet (2,698 square feet living area, 480 square feet garage and 75 square feet porch) and 51.4% Floor Area Ratio (FAR).
Location: 808 Shetland Place (APN:316-27-085)
File #: 2018-7876
Zoning: R-0
Applicant / Owner: Megan Miner Design (applicant) / Rajan Singh and Anila Godhania (owner)
Environmental Review: A Class 1 Categorical Exemption relieves this project from the 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 residence
Surrounding Land Uses
North: One and two-story single family residences
South: Interstate 280 highway
East: Two-story single family residence
West: Two-story single family residence
Issues: Neighborhood compatibility
Staff Recommendation: Approve the Design Review with recommended conditions in Attachment 4.
BACKGROUND
Description of Proposed Project
The applicant proposes a 673-square foot addition to an existing 2,560 square foot two-story residence resulting in 3,178 square feet gross floor area with 51.4% FAR. The subject property is located on a 6,180-square foot interior lot, which is similar to other surrounding properties.
A Design Review is required for the construction of an addition to evaluate compliance with the development standards and the City's Single-Family Home Design Techniques. Planning Commission review is required for homes exceeding 45% FAR.
See Attachment 1 for a map of the vicinity and mailing area for notices and Attachment 2 for the data table of the project.
Previous Actions on the Site
There are no previous planning applications or active neighborhood preservation complaints for this property.
EXISTING POL...
Click here for full text