REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
File #: 2017-7300
Location: 373 Pescadero Terrace (APN: 165-46-085)
Zoning: R-1.7/PD (Low Medium Density Residential / Planned Development) Zoning District
Proposed Project:
SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT: for an addition of 180 sq. ft. (40 sq. ft. on the first floor in the rear and 140 sq. ft. on the second floor within the existing building envelope) to an existing two-story, single-family residence resulting in a total floor area of 1,884 sq. ft. including a 418-sq. ft. garage, and 59.3% floor area ratio (FAR).
Applicant / Owner: Design Build & More Inc. (applicant) / Danny Leung Et Al (owner)
Environmental Review: Categorical Exempt Class 1
Project Planner: Momoko Ishijima, (408) 730-7532, mishijima@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
General Plan: Residential Low Medium Density (7-14 du/ac)
Existing Site Conditions: Single Family Residence
Surrounding Land Uses
North: Single Family Residence
South: Single Family Residence
East: Single Family Residence
West: Single Family Residence
Issues: Neighborhood compatibility and Floor Area Ratio
Staff Recommendation: Approve the Special Development Permit with recommended conditions
BACKGROUND
The existing two-story, single-family residence was constructed in 1993 as part of the former Benner School site development by SummerHill Homes. The existing residence is approximately 1,808 square feet with a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 56.9%. There are no previous planning applications related to the subject site.
The Benner School site development is zoned R-1.7/PD. The R-1.7/PD zoning district was created to allow smaller lots (2,600 to 4,000 square feet) with smaller homes (40% lot coverage and 50% FAR) to offer a more affordable single-family detached home option. The PD combining district is always included with the R-1.7 zoning district to allow site design flexibility.
This Special Development Permit application requires Planning Commission review due to a requested F...
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