REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
File #: 2015-7201
Location: 1336 Cordilleras Avenue (APN: 323-08-059)
Zoning: R1
Proposed Project:
DESIGN REVIEW: To allow a new two-story single-family residence resulting in 3,877 square feet (3,462 square feet of living area and a 415 square-foot garage) and 40% FAR. The existing 1,685 square-foot one-story single-family home will be demolished.
Applicant / Owner: GP Residential Designs (applicant)/ William Schmoranc (owner)
Environmental Review: Categorical Exemption, Class 3
Project Planner: George Schroeder, (408) 730-7443, gschroeder@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Report
General Plan: Low Density Residential (0-7 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 Design Review with conditions
BACKGROUND
Description of Proposed Project: The applicant proposes to demolish an existing 1,685 square-foot one-story, single-family residence built in 1950 on a 9,633 square-foot lot and construct a new two-story, single-family residence. The proposed building size would total 3,877 square feet including a 415 square foot garage with a resulting floor area ratio (FAR) of 40%. A Design Review permit 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 3,600 gross square feet.
See Attachment 1 for a map of the vicinity and mailing area for notices and Attachment 2 for the Data Table of the project.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
A Class 3 Categorical Exemption relieves this project from the California Environmental Quality Act provisions. Class 3 Categorical Exemptions include new construction or conversion of small s...
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