REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
File #: 2014-7121
Location: 1621 Swift Court (APN: 313-41-043)
Zoning: R-0 Low Density Residential
Proposed Project:
DESIGN REVIEW to allow a first and second story addition to an existing single story home resulting in 3,193 square feet (2,713 square feet living area and 480 square feet garage) and a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 52%.
Applicant / Owner: Stoecker and Northway Architects (applicant) / Ariel and Anna Tseitlin (owners)
Environmental Review: A Class 1 Categorical Exemption relieves this project from California Environmental Quality Act provisions and City Guidelines.
Project Planner: Elise Lieberman, (408) 730-7443, elieberman@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
Staff Recommendation: Alternative 1: approve the Design Review based on the Findings in Attachment 4 and with the recommended Conditions in Attachment 5.
BACKGROUND
Description of Proposed Project
The applicant proposes to build a new foyer and second story addition resulting in a total of 3,193 square feet (2,713 square feet living area and 480 square feet of garage space) and 52% Floor Area Ratio (FAR). The project site is 6,200 square feet (0.142 acres). A Design Review is required for construction of an addition to evaluate compliance with development standards and with the Single Family Home Design Techniques. Planning Commission review is required for Design Review applications exceeding 45% FAR or 3,600 square feet.
See Attachment 1 for a map of the vicinity and mailing area for notices and Attachment 2 for the Data Table of the project.
EXISTING POLICY
Single Family Home Design Techniques: The City's Single Family Home Design Guidelines ...
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