REPORT TO THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
Title
File #: 2016-7397
Location: 1013 Reed Ave. (APN: 213-08-064)
Applicant / Owner: Sigfrido Orozco / Rajasekar Purushothaman
Proposed Project:
SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT: to allow for a second story addition to an existing single family residence resulting in a 43% floor area ratio (1,619 square feet of living area and 460 square foot garage) on a 4,792-square foot lot.
Project Planner: Cindy Hom, (408) 730-7411, chom@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Issues: Setbacks.
Recommendation: Approve Special Development Permit with conditions of approval.
Report
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Zoning District:
R-0
General Plan
Residential Low Density
Combining District
Planned Development
Surrounding Land Use
Surrounded by single family homes on all sides.
Previous Planning Projects related to Subject Application:
Yes
Neighborhood Preservation Complaint
No
Deviations from Standard Zoning Requirements
No
Background
The project is located mid-block on Reed Avenue between Sequoia Drive and E. Evelyn Drive. The subject site is bounded by Reed Avenue to the south and other single family homes on the east, west and north. The neighborhood consists of one and two-story homes with mixed architectural styles.
Existing Conditions/Permit History
The home was originally built in 1999 as an accessory dwelling unit. In 2001, the City Council approved a Rezone, Special Development Permit and request to subdivide the lot into two lots. Currently the lot has a substandard lot size. The R-0 zone requires a minimum lot area of 6,000 square feet. The existing home was approximately 1,500 square feet, consisting of 1,120 square feet of living area and a 380-square foot garage. The home provided only one bedroom. The following table summarizes previous planning applications related to the subject site:
Table 1: Permit History
Date
File Number
Brief Description
Hearing/Decision/Comments
August 1972
72-45
Variance to allow a lot size of 4,800 sq. ft.
Approved...
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