REPORT TO THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
Title
File #: 2015-7331
Location: 843 Trenton Drive (APN:202-22-046 )
Applicant / Owner: Glenn Hendricks
Proposed Project:
Variance to allow a 67 square foot single story addition to the front wall of an existing 2,256 sf single story Eichler residence for a total of 2,323 square feet (25% FAR).
Reason for Permit: A variance is required from the required 20 foot front setback.
Project Planner: Jonathan Caldito, (408) 730-7452, Jcaldito@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Issues: Setbacks
Recommendation: approve with conditions
Report
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Existing
Proposed
Zoning District:
R-1
Same
Lot Size:
9,098
Same
Building Square Foot:
2,256
2,323
Floor Area Ratio:
24%
25%
Front Setback:
18'6"
16'
Rear Setback:
53'
Same
Right Side Setback:
7'10"
Same
Left Side Setback:
9'
Same
Previous Planning Projects related to Subject Application:
Yes, 2011-7485, design review and variance for a 67 square foot single story addition to the front wall of an existing 2,256 square foot single story Eichler residence for a total of 2,323 square feet. Approved but expired.
Neighborhood Preservation Complaint
No
Deviations from Standard Zoning Requirements
Yes, front setback
Background
Site Layout: The existing home is located in an Eichler neighborhood (Rancho Verde), with similar-sized homes with similar site layouts. The home is situated near the front of the lot and is built with a front yard setback of 18'6" where 20' is required.
The proposed 67 square foot addition will extend the front of the home by two and a half feet. The addition will maintain the existing right side yard setback of 7'10" and the combined side yard setback of 16'10'. The existing home is considered to be legal nonconforming in regards to the front yard setback, as the Sunnyvale Municipal Code (SMC) requires 20' for the R-1 zoning district. The proposed addition will increase the nonconformity of the front setback by 2'6" from 18'6" to 16".
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