REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
File #: 2015-8135
Location: 523 Carroll Street (APN: 209-31- 007)
Zoning: R-0
Proposed Project:
DESIGN REVIEW: For a new two-story single-family home of 3,157 square feet (2,755 square foot living area and 402 square foot garage) and 49.9 percent Floor Area Ratio
(FAR). The existing 1,704 square foot one-story single-family home and detached garage will be demolished.
Applicant / Owner: SC Design Group (applicant) / Wei Man Vivien Cheung (owner)
Environmental Review: Categorical Class 3 Exemption for construction of small structures that include a single-family residence.
Project Planner: Aastha Vashist, (408) 730-7458, avashist@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
General Plan: Residential Low Density
Existing Site Conditions: Single-Family Residence
Surrounding Land Uses
North: One-story Single-Family Residence
South: One-story Single-Family Residence
East: Two-story Single-Family Residence (across Carroll Street)
West: Two-story Single-Family Residence
Issues: Tree Preservation, Consistency with Single-Family Home Design Techniques
Staff Recommendation: Approve the Design Review based on the Findings in Attachment 3 and with the recommended Conditions in Attachment 4.
BACKGROUND
Description of Proposed Project
The applicant proposes to demolish the existing 1,704 square feet one-story single-family residence built in 1953 and construct a new two-story, single-family residence. The proposed building size would total 3,157 square feet including a 402 square foot garage with a resulting floor area ratio (FAR) of 49.9 percent. The applicant proposes the removal the existing front yard protected tree (Douglas Fir with 34.3 inches trunk diameter) as it conflicts with the current design including the garage location.
A Design Review Permit is required for construction of a new residence to evaluate compliance with development standards and with the Single Family Home Design Techniques. The Planning Commission...
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