REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
File #: 2015-8094
Location: 1029 Inverness Way (APN: 313-24-018)
Zoning: R-0 Low Density Residential
Proposed Project: Design Review for a first and second-story addition of 1,549 square feet to an existing one-story, single-family home with a total of 3,291 square feet (2,805 square feet living area and 486 square feet garage) resulting in a 46.5% Floor Area Ratio (FAR).
Applicant / Owner: Orchard Home Design/ Mark and Linda Gentry
Environmental Review: Categorically Exempt Class 3
Project Planner: Jonathan Caldito, (408) 730-7452, Jcaldito@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
General Plan: Low Density Residential
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: Continue the Design Review and provide direction to staff and the applicant where changes should be made in order to address the second story to first story ratio in a predominantly single-story neighborhood.
BACKGROUND
Description of Proposed Project: The applicant is proposing to add a total of 1,549 square feet to an existing 1,742 square foot, single story home on a 7,109 square foot lot. The proposed addition includes a 520 square foot expansion to the first story and a new, 1,029 square foot second story. The addition would result in a 3,291 square foot home and a floor area ratio (FAR) of 47%. 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.
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