REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
File #: 2015-7296
Location: 433 E. Washington Ave. (APN: 209-04-032)
Zoning: R-2/PD (Low Medium Density Residential/Planned Development)
Proposed Project:
SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT: for demolition of existing single-story duplex and construction of a new two-story, single-family home, resulting in 2,763 square feet (2,299 square feet living area and 464 square feet garage) and 53% FAR.
Applicant / Owner: LPMD Architects (applicant) / Craig Campbell (owner)
Environmental Review: Categorically Exempt from provisions of CEQA, Class 3 Section (a)
Project Planner: Teresa Zarrin, (408) 730-7429, tzarrin@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
General Plan: Residential Low Medium Density
Existing Site Conditions: Single-story duplex, with detached garage in the rear of the property
Surrounding Land Uses
North: Multi-Family Residential facing Evelyn Avenue (3+ story)
South: Apartments (two-story) and Single-Family Residential across the street
East: Single-Family Residence (two-story bungalow)
West: Single-Family Residence
Issues: Floor Area Ratio, Neighborhood Compatibility, Driveway Access for Neighbor
Staff Recommendation: Approve the Special Development Permit with recommended conditions.
BACKGROUND
Description of Proposed Project: The applicant proposes to demolish an existing single-story, duplex on the 5,266 sq. ft. lot and construct a new two-story, single-family home with 1,590 sq. ft. of first floor and 709 sq. ft. of second floor living area and a 464 sq. ft. garage, resulting in 2,763 square feet and 53% Floor Area Ratio in a R-2/PD zone. A Special Development Permit is required for construction of a new home in the R-2 PD zoning district 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.
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