REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
File #: 2015-7048
Location: 1601 Longspur Avenue (APN: 309-49-017)
Zoning: R-0 (Low-Density Residential)
Proposed Project: Related applications on a 6,634 square-foot site:
DESIGN REVIEW for a first-story addition of 551 square feet and new second story of 1,007 square feet to an existing one -story single-family home, resulting in 3,256 square feet (2,820 square feet living area and 436 square feet garage) and 49% floor area ratio.
Applicant / Owner: Ali's Construction and Remodeling (applicant) / Bijish Raveendran (owner)
Environmental Review: Class 1 Categorical Exemption
Project Planner: Timothy Maier, (408) 730-7257, tmaier@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
General Plan: Residential Low Density
Zoning: R-0 (Low-Density Residential)
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, including design, massing, and bulk
Staff Recommendation: Approve with conditions
Vicinity and noticing map-See Attachment 1
BACKGROUND
The existing single-story home was constructed in 1959 and is approximately 1,764 square feet in size (including a 487.5 square-foot garage) with a 26.6% Floor Area Ratio (FAR).
Description of Proposed Project
The applicant is requesting Design Review application approval to allow first and second floor additions, resulting in a home of approximately 3,256 square feet (with garage) and 49.1% floor area ratio (FAR). The existing living area of the home without garage is 1,284 square feet and the proposed living area without garage is 2,820 square feet.
The proposal includes interior and exterior modifications at the front and sides of the home. On the first story, the project would allow for a new entry; new living room; new bath and closet; remodeled din...
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