REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
File #: 2016-7977
Location: 813 Ladis Court (APN: 213-22-054)
Zoning: R-0 Low Density Residential
Proposed Project:
DESIGN REVIEW: To allow a 109 square foot addition and 52 square foot front porch entry to a previously approved two-story home resulting in 4,099 square feet and 39% FAR (Floor Area ratio).
Applicant / Owner: LPMD Architects (applicant) / Otto Lee (owner)
Environmental Review: A Class 1 Categorical Exemption relieves this project from California Environmental Quality Act provisions and City Guidelines.
Project Planner: Cindy Hom, (408) 730-7411, chom@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Due to lack of a quorum of the Planning Commission on February 13, 2017, this item was rescheduled to the Planning Commission hearing of February 27th, 2017.
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
General Plan: Residential Low 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: Gross Floor Area/Architectural Design
Staff Recommendation: Alternative 1: Approve the Design Review based on the Findings in Attachment 4 and with the recommended Conditions in Attachment 5.
BACKGROUND
On September 22, 2014 the Planning Commission approved a Design Review permit for a first-story, second-story and basement addition of 1,998 square feet to an existing one-story single family home resulting in 3,990 square feet (3,544 square feet living area and 446 square feet garage) and 37% Floor Area Ratio. The approved home is under construction.
Description of Proposed Project
The applicant proposes modification to the previous permit to the allow for a 109 square foot one-story addition to a previously approved two-story home currently under construction and a 52 square foot new front porch structure. The project results in 4,099 square feet residential home and 39% Floor Area Ratio (FAR). The proposed addition ...
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