REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
File #: 2016-7779
Location: 635 Toyon Avenue (APN:213-10-028)
Zoning: R-0
Proposed Project: Design Review to allow a new second-story addition of 1,584 square feet to an existing one-story single-family home resulting in a 3,285-square foot home (2,613 square feet living area, 251 square feet of covered balcony, and 421 square foot garage) at 53.4% Floor Area Ratio (FAR). Existing unpermitted carport in the rear will be removed and the unpermitted garage conversion to living area will be reverted.
Variance from SMC 19.34.045 and 19.34.080 to allow reduced second story front (19 feet six inches where 25 feet is required) and side yard (5 feet 6 inches where 7 feet is required) setbacks.
Applicant / Owner: Future Vision Remodeling / Abhay Gangadharan
Environmental Review: Categorical Exemption, Class 1, Section 15301.
Project Planner: Shetal Divatia, (408) 730-7637, sdivatia@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
General Plan: Low Density Residential
Existing Site Conditions: One-story single family home with an illegal garage conversion and carport in the rear.
Surrounding Land Uses
North: Single family home (across Columbine Ave)
South: Single family home
East: Single family home (across Toyon Ave)
West: Single family home
Issues: Second story setbacks and design
Staff Recommendation: Deny the Variance and the Design Review based on the Findings in Attachment 3
BACKGROUND
Previous Actions on the Site: The existing residence was constructed in 1956. A Variance (Permit #1975-0206) was approved for a 6-foot fence in the front yard; and two Tree Removal Permits were approved in 2002 (Permit #2002-0123, 0639).
Description of Proposed Project
The site is a corner lot located on the northwest corner of Toyon and Columbine Avenues. The applicant proposes a new 1,584 square foot second story addition to an existing 1,701 square foot home resulting in a total of 3,285 square foot two-story home on a 6,154 square foo...
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