REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
File #: 2015-7937
Location: 1222 Susan Way (APN: 198-13-071)
Zoning: R-0 Low Density Residential
Proposed Project:
Design Review: Design Review to allow a 611 square foot addition for a proposed garage and dining room to an existing 2,176 square foot, two-story home, totaling 2,787 square feet and resulting in a 48% Floor Area Ratio.
Applicant / Owner: Qian Pietila
Environmental Review: Categorically Exempt Class 1
Project Planner: Jonathan Caldito, (408) 730-7452, Jcaldito@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
East: Single-Family Residence
South: Single-Family Residence
West: Single-Family Residence
Issues: Floor Area Ratio
Staff Recommendation: Approve the Design Review with conditions
BACKGROUND
Description of Proposed Project
The applicant proposes to expand the first story of an existing 2,176 square foot home on a 5,800 square foot lot. The proposed 611 square foot addition would result in a building size of 2,787 square feet, and a floor area ratio (FAR) of 48%. A Design Review permit is required for the construction of an addition to evaluate compliance with development standards and with the Single Family Home Design Techniques. This application is before the Planning Commission because the threshold for Planning Commission review is 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 Data Table of the project.
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:
The existing neighborhood is comprised of primarily single-story, single...
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