REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
File #: 2016-7576
Location: 1314 Lillian Avenue (APN: 309-09-014)
Zoning: R0 (Low Density Residential)
Proposed Project: Consideration of an application on a 9,281-square foot site:
DESIGN REVIEW: To allow 187 sq. ft. first floor and 536 sq. ft. second floor addition to an existing 3,370 sq. ft. two-story single-family home (2,405 sq. ft. living area and 965 sq. ft. garage) resulting in 3,872 sq. ft. and 41.7% FAR.
Applicant / Owner: Jose Fernandez (applicant) / Bharti Bhakhri (owner)
Environmental Review: Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Class 1, Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The project consists of a minor addition to an existing single-family residence.
Project Planner: Shila Behzadiaria, (408) 730-7456, sbehzadiaria@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 March 6th, 2017.
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
General Plan: Residential Low Density
Existing Site Conditions: Two-story Single-Family Home
Surrounding Land Uses
North: Single-Family Home
South: Single-Family Home
East: Apartments and Shopping Center uses
West: Single-Family Home
Issues: Floor Area
Staff Recommendation: Approve Design Review based on the Findings with the recommended Conditions in Attachment 4.
BACKGROUND
Description of Proposed Project
The applicant proposes to build a first and second story addition to an existing 3,370 square foot, two-story single-family home, resulting in a total of 3,872 square feet (2,907 square feet living area and 965 square feet garage) and 41.7% Floor Area Ratio (FAR). The lot size is 9,281 square feet, which is similar to other surrounding lots. 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...
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