REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
File #: 2016-7824
Location: 726 Carolina Avenue (APN: 204-08-004)
Zoning: R0
Proposed Project:
DESIGN REVIEW: for a 110 sq. ft. second floor loft within a previously approved, 3,070 sq. ft. two-story single-family home, for a total of 3,180 sq. ft. and 50% FAR. Project includes a new second floor front balcony.
Applicant / Owner: Philip Goldworth
Environmental Review: Categorical Exemption, Class 1, Section 15301
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: Two-story single-family residence
Surrounding Land Uses
North: Single-family residence
South: Single-family residence
East: Residential condominiums
West: Single-family residence
Issues: Floor Area Ratio, Privacy
Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions
BACKGROUND
Description of Proposed Project
The applicant proposes a 110 square foot second story loft addition within the interior of a previously-approved and under construction 3,070 square foot, two-story single-family home, resulting in a total of 3,180 square feet and 50% Floor Area Ratio (FAR). A second floor balcony is also proposed on the front of the home. The lot size is 6,400 square feet, which is similar to other surrounding lots. A Design Review is required for the additional floor area and second floor balcony to evaluate compliance with development standards and with the Single Family Home Design Techniques. Planning Commission review is required for FAR exceeding 45 percent.
The existing home was approved by the Planning Commission in 2004 with an FAR of 48% and construction is nearing completion. During a recent inspection, Building Division staff found that the loft and balcony were installed without permits. The applicant subsequently applied for this Design Review permit to formally consider the unpermitted work.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
A Class 1 Catego...
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