REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
File #: 2016-7174
Location: 1453 Yukon Drive (APN: 323-30-063)
Zoning: R-2/PD
Proposed Project: Related applications on a 3,861 square foot site:
SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT: to allow a 198 square foot second floor addition to an existing two story single-family residence resulting in the total floor area of 2,549 square feet with 66 percent Floor Area Ratio.
VARIANCE: to reduce solar access to adjacent structure.
Applicant / Owner: Cornelia Haber (applicant) / Andrei and Pnina Simel (owner)
Environmental Review: Class 1 Categorical Exemption
Project Planner: Aastha Vashist, (408) 730-7458, avashist@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
General Plan: Residential Low Medium Density
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: Solar access, Floor Area Ratio, Side Setback
Staff Recommendation: Approve Special Development Permit and Variance with the Recommended Conditions of Approval in Attachment 4.
BACKGROUND
Description of Proposed Project
The project includes a 198 square foot addition on the second floor of an existing 2,357 square foot, two-story single family residence, resulting in a total of 2,549 square feet (2,149 square feet living area and 400 square feet garage). The lot size is 3,861 square feet, and the existing home is already over 45 percent FAR. Planning Commission review is required for homes exceeding 45 percent FAR or 3,600 square feet. The existing home is a Bahl Patio home with zero side yard setback on one side and is located within the Patio Home subdivision referred as Yukon Village, which incorporates the properties from 1445 to 1469 Yukon Drive. The project includes the following applications:
See Attachment 1 for a map of the vicinity and mailing area for notices and Attachment 2 for the Data Table ...
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