REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
File #: 2015-7872
Location: 825 Tamarack Lane (APN: 213-29-053)
Zoning: R0
Proposed Project:
DESIGN REVIEW: For a new two-story single-family home of 3,026 square feet (2,626 square foot living area and 400 square foot garage) and 55% FAR. The existing 1,374 square foot one-story single-family home will be demolished. This project supersedes the previous project (2015-7266) that was denied by the Planning Commission.
Applicant / Owner: Arsen Avagyan
Environmental Review: Categorical Exemption, Class 3
Project Planner: George Schroeder, (408) 730-7443, gschroeder@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: Floor Area Ratio, Neighborhood Compatibility
Staff Recommendation: Approve the Design Review permit with conditions
BACKGROUND
Previous Planning Commission Action: On July 13, 2015, the Planning Commission reviewed the applicant's previous Design Review permit proposal (2015-7266) at this address for a new 3,117 square foot, two-story single-family residence that included a 175 square foot high-volume first floor living room area and 60% FAR. Due to concerns with mass and bulk and neighborhood compatibility, the Planning Commission denied the project on a 6-0 vote and directed the applicant to make the following revisions to the design:
* Reduce the total floor area ratio (FAR) to 50% or less
* Reduce the size of the second floor to 50% of the first floor
* Reduce the first floor plate height to 9 feet and the second floor plate height to 8 feet
* Lower the living room roof feature to better align with the main first floor eaveline and delete its gable roof feature
* Ensure the total height from the top of curb elevation does not exceed 26 fee...
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