REPORT TO THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
Title
File #: 2015-7770
Location: 1023 Lochness Ct. (APN: 313-35-030)
Applicant / Owner: American Remodelers Inc., Ryan Houston (applicant) /Rajiv Kadaba (owner)
Proposed Project:
USE PERMIT to demolish an existing unpermitted 104 sq. ft. addition, legalize an existing unpermitted 17 sq. ft., and add a 73 sq. ft. bathroom to a permitted 448 sq. ft. accessory structure resulting in a 538 sq. ft. habitable accessory structure, which is 88 sq. ft. larger than the 450 sq. ft. allowed without a Use Permit. The existing house (unchanged) and accessory structure will total 2,697 sq. ft., resulting in 28.8% FAR.
Reason for Permit: A Use Permit is required in R-0 zoning districts for accessory structures that exceed 450 sq. ft.
Project Planner: Teresa Zarrin, (408) 730-7429, tzarrin@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Issues: Setbacks, accessory structure size and height, compliance with Chapter 19.76 - short-term rental of residential property
Recommendation: Approve with conditions
Report
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Existing
Proposed
Zoning District:
R-0
Same
Lot Size:
9,377
9,377
Gross Floor Area:
2,607 Total:
1,757 (living area)
402 (garage)
448 (studio permitted, actual 465)
2,697 Total:
1,757 (living area)
402 (garage)
538 (studio actual 465 + 73 bathroom)
Lot Coverage (%):
30
31
Right Setback:
5'3" house
Same
Left Setback:
10'2" studio
Same
Rear Setback
9'5" (existing, permitted)
9'5" (existing, permitted)
10' (new)
Rear Yard Encroachment (%)
8.5
7.6
Previous Permits related to Subject Application: Building Permit 1811-3002 issued in 1967 for a 448 sq. ft. hobby shop
Yes
Neighborhood Preservation History:
8/26/15: Citation Appeal Hearing: Hearing Officer upheld the $100 citation for operating a hotel/motel in an R-O zoning district.
7/13/15: Complaint - Owner is listing their property via airbnb with a 1 day minimum again.
Citation issued for $200 based on the advertisement via airbnb, the owner continues to operate ...
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