REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
File #: 2015-7063
Location: 1268 Townsend Terrace (APN: 202-37-025)
Zoning: R-1.5/PD (Low Medium Density Residential / Planned Development) Zoning District
Proposed Project:
SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT: for a first and second floor addition of 152 square feet to an existing two-story, single-family residence resulting in a building size of 2,368.5 square feet and 54.9% floor area ratio (FAR). The project also includes the expansion of the front porch.
Applicant / Owner: Flanders Bay Company (applicant) / Tyson Leistiko (owner)
Environmental Review: Categorically Exempt Class 1
Project Planner: Momoko Ishijima, (408) 730-7532, mishijima@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
General Plan: Residential Low Medium Density (7-14 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 Ratio
Staff Recommendation: Approve the Special Development Permit with conditions
BACKGROUND
The existing two-story, single-family residence was constructed in 1997 as part of a 24-unit single-family home development by The Building Works/Classic Communities. The existing residence is approximately 2,217square feet with a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 51.4%. There are no planning applications related to the subject site since the home was constructed.
The subject development is zoned R-1.5/PD. The R-1.5/PD zoning district was created to allow smaller lots (4,200 square feet minimum) with smaller homes (40% lot coverage and 50% FAR) for a more affordable single-family detached home option. The Planned Development combining district allows site design flexibility.
This Special Development Permit application requires Planning Commission review due to a requested FAR exceeding 45%. The Planning Commission may take into accou...
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