REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
File #: 2015-7343
Location: 619 Dunholme Way (APN: 309-16-006)
Zoning: R0
Proposed Project:
DESIGN REVIEW for a new two-story single-family home with a total of 4,761 sq. ft. (4,201 sq. ft. living area, 560 sq. ft. garage) with a 49% Floor Area Ratio (FAR).
Applicant / Owner: Lazari Designs (applicant) / Philip Rothenberg (owner)
Environmental Review: A Class 3a Categorical Exemption relieves this project from California Environmental Quality Act provisions and City Guidelines.
Project Planner: Sh?tal Divatia, (408) 730-7637, sdivatia@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: Building height, neighborhood compatibility and Floor Area Ratio
Staff Recommendation: Approve the Design Review subject to recommended Conditions of Approval.
BACKGROUND
The applicant proposes to demolish the existing single-story home on the 9,710 s.f. lot and construct a new, two-story single-family home, resulting in a total of 4,761 square feet at 49% Floor Area Ratio (FAR). A Design Review is required for construction of a new home to evaluate compliance with development standards and with the Single Family Home Design Techniques. The Planning Commission is required to review applications exceeding 45% FAR or 3,600 square feet. See Attachment 1 for a map of the vicinity and mailing area for notices, Attachment 2 for the project Data Table, and Attachment 6 for the proposed plans.
Previous Actions on the Site
The existing 1,160-square foot single-story home was constructed in 1950. There have been no other subsequent planning actions for this site.
DISCUSSION
Development Standards: The proposed project complies with all applicable development standards in...
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