REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Proposed Project:
DESIGN REVIEW: To allow a new one-story, single-family residence and a detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) with a garage resulting in a total floor area of 5,229 square feet (3,648 square feet living area, 435 square feet garage, 699 square feet ADU, and 447 square feet ADU garage) and 39.6% floor area ratio (FAR). The project also involves the removal of 12 protected trees.
Location: 805 Gary Avenue (APN: 211-11-013)
File #: 2018-7796
Zoning: R-1 (Low Density Residential)
Applicant / Owner: JCO, Inc. (applicant) / Bryan Huh Et Al (owner)
Environmental Review: Class 3 Categorical Exemption relieves this project from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) provisions.
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, and tree removals
Staff Recommendation: Approve the Design Review with recommended conditions in Attachment 4.
BACKGROUND
Description of Proposed Project
The existing single-family, single-story home is located on a 13,205-square foot lot on the north side of Gary Avenue close to Gail Avenue. The applicant proposes to demolish the existing residence and construct a new single-story, single-family residence with an attached two-car garage. The living area for the residence would be 3,648 square feet and the garage would be 435 square feet. The project also proposes a 699-square foot detached accessory dwelling unit (ADU) and a 447-square foot ADU garage in the rear yard. The applicant also proposes to remove 12 protected trees from the front and rear yards.
A Design Review is required for construction of a new home to evaluate compliance ...
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