REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
File #: 2015-7086
Location: 394 South Pastoria Avenue (APN: 165-12-002 )
Zoning: R2 (Low-Medium Density Residential) Zoning District
Proposed Project:
DESIGN REVIEW: for a new two-story, single-family dwelling with a floor area of 2,727 square feet (2,325-square foot living area and 402-square foot garage) and 49.8% FAR. The existing one-story, single-family home would be demolished.
Applicant / Owner: SC Design Group (applicant) / Kaiwei Yao and Rao Shen (owner)
Environmental Review: Categorically Exempt Class 3
Project Planner: Momoko Ishijima, (408) 730-7532, mishijima@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
General Plan: Low Medium Density Residential (7-14 du/ac)
Existing Site Conditions: Single-family residence
Surrounding Land Uses
North: Duplex
South: Single-family residence
East: Single-family residence
West: Single-family residence and Sunnyvale Unified School District property
Issues: Neighborhood compatibility and Floor Area Ratio
Staff Recommendation: Approve the Design Review with conditions
BACKGROUND
The existing residence was constructed in 1938. A Tree Removal Permit was approved in January 2015 for the removals of a protected walnut tree in the front yard (poor condition) and a protected maple tree in the rear yard (diseased).
Description of Proposed Project
The applicant proposes to demolish the existing 1,040-square foot single-story, single-family residence and to construct a new two-story, single-family residence on a 5,475-square foot lot. The proposed building size would total 2,727 square feet including a 402-square foot garage with a resulting floor area ratio (FAR) of 49.8%. A Design Review is required for construction of a new residence to evaluate compliance with development standards and with the Single Family Home Design Techniques. Planning Commission review is required for homes that exceed 45% FAR. See Attachment 1 for a map of the vicinity and mai...
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