REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
File #: 2016-7737
Location: 441 East Washington Avenue (APN: 209-04-031)
Zoning: R-2/ PD
Proposed Project: Special Development Permit for 636 square feet first-floor addition and 690 square feet second-floor addition to an existing two-story residence resulting in a total floor area of 2,563 square feet (2,126 square feet living area and 437 square feet detached garage) with 47.2 % Floor Area Ratio (FAR). 434 square feet of the existing floor area will be demolished as part of the permit.
Applicant/Owner: Chapman Design Associates (applicant) / Mitchell L Diamond and Virginia M Gelczis (owner)
Environmental Review: Class 1 Categorical Exemption relieves this project from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) provisions that include minor additions to an existing single-family residence (CEQA Section 15301).
Project Planner: Aastha Vashist, (408) 730-7458, avashist@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
General Plan: Residential Low Medium Density
Existing Site Conditions: Two-Story Single-Family Residence
Surrounding Land Uses
North: Three-story multi-family homes (condominiums)
South: Single Family residences across East Washington Avenue
East: Vacant lot
West: Two-story single-family residence
Issues: Neighborhood Compatibility
Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions
BACKGROUND
Description of Proposed Project
The applicant proposes a first story addition of 636 square feet and second floor addition of 690 square feet to an existing 1,779 square foot, two-story single-family home, resulting in a total of 2,563 square feet and 47.2% Floor Area Ratio (FAR). The subject property is located on a 5,430 square foot interior lot. A Special Development Permit 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 45 percent Floor Area Ratio.
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