REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
File #: 2014-7236
Location: 863 San Pablo Ave. (APN: 205-04-040)
Zoning: R0
Proposed Project:
DESIGN REVIEW: To allow a two-story addition of 497 sq. ft. to an existing 1,968 sq. ft. one-story home for a total of 2,465 sq. ft. and 48.7% F.A.R
Applicant / Owner: Messier Benitez / Gursharanjit (Jit) Jagait
Environmental Review: Categorical Exemption, CEQA Section 15301(e).
Project Planner: Teresa Zarrin, (408) 730-7429, tzarrin@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: Floor Area Ratio, Neighborhood Compatibility
Staff Recommendation: Approve the Design Review permit with conditions
BACKGROUND
Description of Proposed Project: The applicant proposes to add a two-story addition of 497 square feet to an existing 1,968 square feet one-story home built in 1956 on a 5,054 sq. ft. lot. The proposed building size would total of 2,465 square feet, including a 360 square foot garage with a resulting 48.7% floor area ratio (FAR). A Design Review permit is required for second story additions to evaluate compliance with development standards and with the Single Family Home Design Techniques. Planning Commission review is required for homes that exceed 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.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
A Class 1 Categorical Exemption relieves this project from the California Environmental Quality Act provisions. Class 1 Categorical Exemptions, Section 15301(e) include additions to existing structures resulting in no more than a 50% increase in floor area.
DISCUSSION
Architecture: The existing neighborhood is comprised mostly of one-story, single-family re...
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