REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
CONTINUED FROM THE JANUARY 22, 2018 PUBLIC HEARING
File #: 2017-7911
Location: 1502 Bittern Drive (APN: 309-39-050)
Zoning: R-0 (Low Density Residential)
Proposed Project:
DESIGN REVIEW for first and second-story additions of 728 square feet to an existing two-story family home resulting in 3,812 square feet (3,372 square feet living area and 440 square feet garage) and 53% floor area ratio.
VARIANCE to allow a deviation of 1 foot to the second story side yard setback requirement.
Applicant / Owner: Moise Nahouraii / Moise Nahouraii Trustee
Environmental Review: Class 1 Categorical Exemption relieves this project from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) provisions that include minor additions to an existing single-family residence (CEQA Section 15301).
Project Planner: Momoko Ishijima, (408) 730-7532, mishijima@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
General Plan: Low Density Residential (0-7 du/ac)
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: Neighborhood compatibility, floor area, setback
Staff Recommendation: Approve the Design Review with conditions
BACKGROUND
Description of Proposed Project
The project was scheduled and noticed for the Planning Commission meeting on January 22, 2018, and continued to the Planning Commission meeting on February 12, 2018, to allow the applicant more time to complete the project plans. The project description has been corrected as a Design Review to allow a 417-square foot first and second-story additions to an existing two-story single family residence resulting in 3,501 square feet and Floor Area Ratio (FAR) 48.4%. The project also includes a Variance request to allow a one-foot deviation from the side setback requirements at the second floor addition.
The 7,235-square foot project site is located on the s...
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