REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
File #: 2016-7113
Location: 540 Rockport Drive (APN: 202-02-004)
Zoning: R1
Proposed Project:
DESIGN REVIEW: For a 738 sq. ft. one-story addition to an existing 3,055 sq. ft. one-story single-family home resulting in 3,793 sq. ft. (3,168 sq. ft. living area and 625 sq. ft. garage) and 41% Floor Area Ratio (FAR).
Applicant / Owner: John Barton (applicant) / Arvind and Bharti Goel (owner)
Environmental Review: Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1, Existing Facilities)
Project Planner: George Schroeder, (408) 730-7443, gschroeder@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
General Plan: Residential Low Density (0-7 du/ac)
Existing Site Conditions: Single-family residence
Surrounding Land Uses
North: Single-family residence across Rockport Dr.
South: Single-family residence
East: Commercial and office uses across Tilton Dr.
West: Single-family residence
Issues: Floor Area
Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions
BACKGROUND
Description of Proposed Project
The applicant proposes a first story addition of 738 square feet at the front and rear of an existing 3,055 square foot, one-story single-family home, resulting in a total of 3,793 square feet and 41% Floor Area Ratio (FAR). The lot size is 9,129 square feet, which is similar to other surrounding lots of over 9,000 square feet. A Design Review is required for the construction of an addition to evaluate compliance with development standards and with the Single Family Home Design Techniques. Planning Commission review is required for homes exceeding 3,600 square feet.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
A Class 1 Categorical Exemption relieves this project from the California Environmental Quality Act provisions. Class 1 Categorical Exemptions include minor additions to an existing single-family residence.
DISCUSSION
Architecture and Site Design
The existing neighborhood is comprised mostly of one-...
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