REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
File #: 2015-7717
Location: 897 Markham Ter. (APN: 165-46-068)
Zoning: R-1.7/PD (Low Medium Density Residential / Planned Development) Zoning District
Proposed Project:
SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT for a first floor addition of 164 square feet to the rear of an existing two-story home, resulting in 2,189 square feet (1,781 square foot living area and 408 square foot garage) and 55.8% Floor Area Ratio (FAR).
Applicant / Owners: Loching Keng Trustee
Environmental Review: Categorically Exempt Class 1
Project Planner: Noren Caliva-Lepe, (408) 730-7659, ncaliva-lepe@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
General Plan: Residential Low Medium Density (7-14 du/ac)
Existing Site Conditions: Single-family home
Surrounding Land Uses
North: Single-family home
South: Single-family home
East: Single-family home
West: Single-family home
Issues: Neighborhood compatibility and Floor Area Ratio
Staff Recommendation: Approve the Special Development Permit with recommended conditions
BACKGROUND
The existing two-story, single-family home was constructed in 1993 as part of the former Benner School site development by SummerHill Homes. The existing home is approximately 2,025 square feet with a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of approximately 51.6%. There are no previous planning applications related to the property.
The Benner School site development is made up of 105 single-family homes, with an average lot size of approximately 3,735 square feet and overall FAR of approximately 50%. Since the original construction of the homes, ten SDPs have been granted for additions that have resulted in FARs that range from 53.3% up to 63.1%.
Special Development Permit (SDP): The property is located within the R-1.7/PD zoning district. The R-1.7/PD zoning district allows for small lots ranging in size from 2,600 square feet to 4,000 square feet. The R-1.7 zoning district is always combined with a PD zoning district to ...
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