REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
File #: 2015-8009
Location: 319 W Duane Avenue (APN: 204-26-011)
Zoning: R0
Proposed Project:
DESIGN REVIEW: To allow a 1,039 square foot addition (413 sq. ft. at first floor and 626 sq. ft. for a new second floor addition) resulting in a total of 2,549 sq. ft. (2,149 sq. ft. living space, 400 sq. ft. garage) residence at 49% Floor Area Ratio (FAR).
Applicant / Owner: Hammerschmidt Construction / Nora Grasham
Environmental Review: Categorical Exemption Class 3 (a) that includes construction of single family residence in a residential zone.
Project Planner: Sh?tal Divatia, Planner, (408) 730-7637, sdivatia@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
South: Single-family residence
East: Single-family residence
West: Single-family residence
Issues: Floor Area Ratio
Staff Recommendation: Approve the Design Review subject to conditions of approval.
BACKGROUND
Description of Proposed Project
The existing 1,510 square foot residence on a 5,200 square foot lot was constructed in 1952. The applicant proposes a 1,039 square foot addition that includes 413 square feet addition to the first floor for a family room and a new 626 square foot second story to the existing single-story home (Attachment 6 - Site and Architectural Plans). The proposed residence would total 2,549 square feet including a 400 square foot garage resulting in 49% FAR. The proposal also converts the 2-car garage from an office back to garage.
A Design Review is required for second story additions 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 or 3,600 gross square feet. The proposed addition would result in 49% FAR.
From the street the existing hou...
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