REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
File #: 2016-7085
Location: 430 Vine Ave. (APN: 209-23-030)
Zoning: R0 (Low Density Residential)
Proposed Project:
DESIGN REVIEW: To allow construction of a 544 sq. ft. accessory living unit in the rear of a property with an existing 3,168 square foot single family residence resulting in 4,112 s. f. (3,712 square feet living area and 400 square feet garage) and (33.2%) floor area ratio.
Applicant / Owner: LHC Design Inc. (applicant) / Russell Ewell (owner)
Environmental Review: Class 3 Categorical Exemption for New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures
Project Planner: Momoko Ishijima, (408) 730-7532, mishijima@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: Neighborhood and architectural compatibility, floor area
Staff Recommendation: Approve the Design Review with conditions
BACKGROUND
Description of Proposed Project
The proposed project is a construction of a 544 sq. ft. accessory living unit in the rear of a property with an existing 3,168-sq. ft. single family residence. The total floor area of the site will be 4,112 sq. ft (3,712 sq. ft. of living area and a 400-sq. ft. garage) and 33.2% floor area ratio (FAR). Design Review approval by the Planning Commission is required for single-family residences exceeding 45% FAR or 3,600 sq. ft. gross floor area, whichever is less (Sunnyvale Municipal Code Sec. 19.32.020).
See Attachment 1 for a map of the vicinity and mailing area for notices and Attachment 2 for the Data Table of the project.
Previous Actions on the Site
The existing residence was constructed in 1943 on a 12,355-sq. ft. lot in an area commonly known as Southwood, which is one of the oldest residential neighborhoods in the City. Between 2000 and 201...
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