REPORT TO THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
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File #: 2014-7602
Location: 688 Morse Avenue (APNs: 204-16-055)
Applicant / Owner: Huijang Jaing (applicant) / Santa Cruz Capital Llc (owner)
Proposed Project:
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP & USE PERMIT to subdivide one lot into two lots and build two new two-story single-family homes totaling 2,877 s.f. each (including garage).
VARIANCE to allow a shared zero-lot line side yard setback.
Project Planner: Ryan Kuchenig, (408) 730-7431, rkuchenig@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Issues: Site Layout, Tree Preservation
Recommendation: Deny the Use Permit, Tentative Parcel Map, and Variance. If the Zoning Administrator decides to approve the Use Permit, Tentative Parcel Map, and Variance, the recommended Conditions of Approval are included in the Attachment 3.
Report
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Description of Proposed Project: The applicant proposes to demolish an existing single-family residence with accessory structures and construct two new two-story, single-family residences. The existing 8,184 s.f. lot would be subdivided into two separate equal size lots (4,092 s.f. each). A Parcel Map is required for the subdivision and a Use Permit is required for the construction of the new residences, and to evaluate compliance with development standards. The proposed lot size of 4,092 s.f. for each lot is less than the minimum required in the R-3 Zoning District; however, a Use Permit may allow for lot area (and other development standards) to be less than the minimum requirement. A Variance is also requested to allow the shared zero lot-line between the new properties. A Project Data Table is included in Attachment 2.
Site Layout: The proposed layout would split the lot into two equal size lots. Two attached two-story single family homes (or duet) would be constructed with a shared zero property line. The two proposed homes mirror each other with identical floor plans, while slightly off-set from each other to the street. Each home would maintain a two-car ...
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