REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
File #: 2015-7653
Location: 835 Rubis Drive (APN: 201-24-039)
Zoning: R0
Proposed Project:
DESIGN REVIEW: For a 114 sq. ft. one-story addition to an existing 2,773 sq. ft. two-story single-family home resulting in 2,887 sq. ft. (2,411 sq. ft. living area and 476 sq. ft. garage) and 49% FAR.
Applicant / Owner: RH Associates, Architects/Govind and Elizabeth Gupta
Environmental Review: Categorical Exemption, Class 1
Project Planner: George Schroeder, (408) 730-7443, gschroeder@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
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: Floor Area Ratio
Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions
BACKGROUND
Description of Proposed Project
The applicant proposes a first story addition of 114 square feet at the rear of an existing 2,773 square foot, two-story single-family home, resulting in a total of 2,887 square feet and 49% Floor Area Ratio (FAR). The lot size is 6,009 square feet, and the existing home is already over 45% FAR. A Design Review is required for the construction of an addition in order to evaluate compliance with development standards and with the Single Family Home Design Techniques. Planning Commission review is required for homes exceeding 45% FAR or 3,600 square feet.
See Attachment 1 for a map of the vicinity and mailing area for notices and Attachment 2 for the Project Data Table.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
A Class 1 Categorical Exemption relieves this project from the California Environmental Quality Act provisions. Class 1 Categorical Exemptions include minor additions to an existing single-family residence.
DISCUSSION
Architecture and Site Design
The existing neighborhood is comprised of one and two-story residences, whi...
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