REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
File #: 2015-7807
Location: 345 Carroll Street (APN: 209-25-016)
Zoning: DSP 8b
Proposed Project:
DESIGN REVIEW: To allow construction of a new 4,188 square foot, two-story single-family home (2,207 sq. ft. first level; 1,418 sq. ft. second level; 424 sq. ft. garage; 139 sq. ft. covered front porch) resulting in 52.2% FAR. The proposal also includes a 2,240-square foot basement. The existing house will be demolished and existing detached Accessory Structure (1,100 s.f.) that contains an Accessory Dwelling Unit (700 s.f.) and a two-car garage (400 s.f.) will continue to remain.
Applicant / Owner: Jenny Kwong / Jenny Kwong
Environmental Review: Environmental Review: A Class 3 Categorical Exemption relieves this project from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) provisions. Class 3(a) Categorical Exemptions include construction or conversion of new small structures that includes one single-family residence (CEQA Section 15303).
Project Planner: Sh?tal Divatia, (408) 730-7637, sdivatia@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 27, 2017.
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
General Plan: Downtown Specific Plan
Existing Site Conditions: One-story single family home with accessory living unit in the rear.
Surrounding Land Uses
North: Single family residential
South: Single family residential
East: Single family residential (across Carroll St)
West: Single family residential
Issues: Architecture and neighborhood compatibility
Staff Recommendation: Make the Findings and approve the Design Review subject to recommended Conditions of Approval in Attachment 4.
BACKGROUND
Description of Proposed Project
The project site is 9,898 square feet (0.23 acres) in size and is currently developed with a single family home with a detached accessory living unit and a two-car garage in the rear. The applicant proposes t...
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