REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
File #: 2017-7155
Location: 1377 Bluebird Court (APN: 309-19-004)
Zoning: R0 (Low Density Residential) Zoning District
Proposed Project:
DESIGN REVIEW: To allow the addition of an 887-square foot hobby room to the first floor of an existing two-story, single-family residence resulting in a total floor area of 3,717 sq. ft. (including a 461-square foot garage) and 33% Floor Area Ratio (FAR).
Applicant / Owner: Flury Bryant Design Group (applicant) / Jerome and Marilee Lazar (owners)
Environmental Review: Categorically Exempt Class 1
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
Staff Recommendation: Approve the Design Review with conditions
BACKGROUND
Description of Proposed Project
The 10,750-square foot project site is located at the end of a nine-lot cul-de-sac on Bluebird Court. The applicant proposes to add an 887-square foot hobby room on the first floor of an existing 2,087-square foot two-story, single-family residence. The hobby room addition would be on the northwest side of the main residence. The project includes the removal of a 117-square foot shed located in the area of the addition.
This project requires Planning Commission review because the total floor area on the site would exceed 3,600 square feet. See Attachment 1 for a map of the vicinity and mailing area for notices and Attachment 2 for the Project 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 includes minor additions to an existing single-family residence....
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