REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
File #: 2015-7255
Location: 1381 Lillian Avenue (APN: 309-08-058)
Zoning: R-0
Proposed Project:
DESIGN REVIEW: To allow a first-story addition of 2570.6 square feet with accessory living unit to an existing one-story single-family home, resulting in 4022.6 square feet (3620.6 square feet living area and 402 square feet garage) and 43.3% floor area ratio. Lot coverage proposed is 44.8%, and proposed height of single-story home would be approximately 21'6".
Applicant / Owner: Andy Lee
Environmental Review: Class 1 Categorical Exemption
Project Planner: Stephanie Skangos, (408) 730-7411, sskangos@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/architectural compatibility, gross floor area, roof pitch and building height
Staff Recommendation: Approve the Design Review with conditions
See Attachment 1 for vicinity and noticing map and Attachment 2 for the Project Data Table
BACKGROUND
The existing single-story home was constructed in 1950 and is approximately 1,744 square feet (s.f.) in size with an 18.8% Floor Area Ratio (FAR). The existing residence consists of 1,050 s.f. living space, 400 s.f. garage and 294 s.f. bonus room that was built without benefit of permit. The bonus room is proposed for removal.
Description of Proposed Project: The proposed remodel includes a single-story addition of 2,278 s.f., resulting in a total of 3,620 s.f. living space and 402 s.f. garage. This also includes a new 474 s.f. attached accessory living unit to the rear of the residence. The resulting floor area ratio (FAR) would be 43.3%.
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