REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
File #: 2014-7624
Location: 1026 Lois Avenue (APN: 198-34-011)
Zoning: R-0
Proposed Project:
DESIGN REVIEW to allow construction of a new two-story home with a total floor area of 2,993 square feet (2,566 square feet living area and a 427-square foot garage) resulting in 49.8% floor area ratio (FAR).
Applicant / Owner: BO Design (applicant) / Haiyan Gong (owner)
Environmental Review: A Class 1 Categorical Exemption relieves this project from California Environmental Quality Act provisions and City Guidelines.
Project Planner: Sh?tal Divatia, (408) 730-7637, sdivatia@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: Neighborhood compatibility, Floor Area Ratio
Staff Recommendation: Approve the Design Review subject to recommended Conditions of Approval.
BACKGROUND
A Design Review for a two-story home at 50% FAR at this site was considered and denied by the Planning Commission on October 13, 2014. The Commission noted that the proposed home with the high FAR had neighborhood compatibility issues and iterated that the code allows a two-story home in this zoning district. They recommended that the applicant redesign the proposal to address these issues (Meeting Minutes - Attachment 8).
The applicant has redesigned the proposal to address the Planning Commission and neighbors' concerns. A discussion on the changes and the proposed home is included in the Site Plan and Architecture section of this report.
The City has not received a request for a one-story overlay for this neighborhood
Description of Proposed Project
The applicant proposes to demolish the existing single-story home at the site and construct a new two-story home, resulting in a total ...
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