REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
File #: 2015-7266
Location: 825 Tamarack Lane (APN: 213-29-053)
Zoning: R0
Proposed Project:
DESIGN REVIEW: To allow a new two-story single-family home resulting in 3,117 square feet (2,717 square feet of living area and a 400 square-foot two-car garage) and 56% floor area ratio. The existing 1,374 square foot one-story single-family home will be demolished.
Applicant / Owner: Arsen Avagyan
Environmental Review: Categorical Exemption, Class 3
Project Planner: George Schroeder, (408) 730-7443, gschroeder@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
General Plan: Residential Low Density
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: Floor Area Ratio, Neighborhood Compatibility
Staff Recommendation: Approve the Design Review permit with conditions
BACKGROUND
Description of Proposed Project: The applicant proposes to demolish an existing 1,374 square-foot one-story, single-family residence built in 1955 on a 5,529 square-foot lot and construct a new two-story, single-family residence. The proposed building size would total 3,117 square feet including a 400 square foot garage with a resulting floor area ratio (FAR) of 56%. 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 45% FAR.
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 structures.
DISCUSSION
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