REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
File #: 2017-7198
Location: 1490 Hampton Drive (APN: 313-13-015)
Zoning: R-0
Proposed Project:
DESIGN REVIEW: Allow construction of a new two-story residence totaling 3,702 sq. ft. (2,583 sq. ft. living area, a 490 sq. ft. garage and a 629 sq. ft. covered patio) resulting in 52% FAR. The existing one-story residence will be demolished.
Applicant / Owner: Mission City Construction Inc. (applicant) / Christopher Kassel (owner)
Environmental Review: A Class 3 Categorical Exemption relieves this project from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) provisions. Class 3(a) Categorical Exemption include construction or conversion of new small structures that includes one single-family residence (CEQA Section 15303).
Project Planner: Teresa Zarrin, (408) 730-7429, tzarrin@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
General Plan: Residential Low Density
Existing Site Conditions: One-story single family home
Surrounding Land Uses
North: Single-family residential
South: Single-family residential
East: Single-family residential
West: Single-family residential (across Hampton Drive)
Issues: Floor area ratio and neighborhood compatibility
Staff Recommendation: Approve the Design Review subject to recommended conditions of approval.
BACKGROUND
Description of Proposed Project
The project site is 7,068 square feet (0.16 acres) in size and is currently developed with a single-family home with no garage. The applicant proposes to demolish the existing
home and construct a new, two-story single-family home with a total of 3,702 square feet at 52% FAR. The project includes a 120-square foot front porch which is not included in the FAR calculation.
Design Review is required for construction of a new home to evaluate compliance with development standards and with the Single-Family Home Design Techniques. The Planning Commission is required to review applications exceeding 45% FAR or 3,600 square feet.
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