REPORT TO THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
Title
File #: 2015-7883
Location: 596 W. McKinley Ave. (APN: 165-13-008)
Applicant / Owner: Smart Space / Steve and Kendra Farr
Proposed Project:
VARIANCE to allow a second story addition of 695 square-foot to an existing 1,104 square-foot single story, single-family residence with no garage.
Reason for Permit: A Variance is required from the required 20 feet setback.
Project Planner: Aastha Vashist, (408) 730-7458, avashist@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Issues: Setbacks
Recommendation: Approve with conditions
Report
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The applicant proposes to add a second floor to an existing home. The resulting floor area would be 1,799 square feet and 43 percent Floor Area Ratio (FAR). A Design Review is required for construction of an addition to evaluate compliance with development standards and with the Single Family Home Design Techniques. A Variance is also required to allow a 15 feet rear yard setback, where 20 feet is required in the R-2 zoning district per Sunnyvale Municipal Code (SMC) Section 19.34.030. See Attachment 1 for a map of the vicinity and mailing area for notices, and Attachment 2 for the Project Data Table.
Previous Planning Projects related to Subject Application:
No
Neighborhood Preservation Complaints:
No
Deviations from Standard Zoning Requirements:
Yes, rear setback
Background
Architecture and Site Design: The existing neighborhood is comprised of one and two-story homes with a mix of architectural style. The existing home is located on the corner of West McKinley Avenue and Florence Street, with the entry facing West McKinley Avenue and driveway facing Florence Street. No modifications are proposed to the first floor plan except the addition of a stairwell to the proposed second story in place of an existing laundry and hall room. The proposed 695 square-foot second floor retains the same rear yard setback as the existing single-story home...
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