REPORT TO THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
Title
File #: 2015-7427
Location: 1222 Susan Way (APN: 198-13-071)
Applicant / Owner: Qian Pietila
Proposed Project:
Variance for a 10 foot combined side yard setback where 12 feet is required. Design Review for a 433 square foot addition (406 square foot garage and 27 square foot half bathroom) to an existing 2,176 two-story single-family residence. Project will result in 2,609 square feet total and 45% FAR.
Reason for Permit: A variance is required for the combined side yard setback.
Project Planner: Jonathan Caldito, (408) 730-7452, Jcaldito@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Issues: Combined side yard setbacks
Recommendation: Approve with conditions
Report
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
EXISTING
PROPOSED
REQUIRED/
PERMITTED
General Plan
Residential Low Density
Same
Same
Zoning District
R-0
Same
Same
Lot Size (s.f.)
5,800
Same
8,000 min.
Lot Width
58'
Same
76'
Gross Floor Area (s.f.)
2,176
2,609
3,600
Lot Coverage (%)
27%
(1,573 s.f.)
37%
(2,156 s.f. includes covered porch in rear)
40% max.
Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
38%
45%
45%
Building Height (ft.)
21'10"
Same
30' max.
No. of Stories
Two
Same
Two max.
Setbacks
Front
27'6"
22'8"
20' min.
Left Side (ft.)
5'
5'
4' min.
Right Side (ft.)
1st Floor
2nd Floor
5'
N/A
5"
8'9"
7' min.
10' min. - see total
Side Total (ft.)
1st Floor
2nd Floor
10'
N/A
10"
17'1"
12' min.
17' min.
Rear (ft.)
1st Floor
2nd Floor
30'
N/A
Same
20'1"
20' min.
20' min.
Previous Planning Projects related to Subject Application:
2005-0723, Variance to allow an attached garage with a 5' side yard setback on the right side instead of the required 7'. Approved but was never built. Permit has expired.
Neighborhood Preservation Complaint
No
Deviations from Standard Zoning Requirements
Yes, the combined side setbacks do not meet the current municipal code standard
Background
Site Layout: The existing home is an "L"-shaped building situated in the center of the 5,800 square...
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