REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
File #: 2017-7290
Location: 887 Spinosa Drive (APN:201-29-006)
Zoning: R-0
Proposed Project: DESIGN REVIEW to allow a 305 square feet first-floor addition and 492 square feet second-floor addition to an existing two-story single family residence resulting in 3,535 square feet floor area (3,068 square feet living area and 467 square feet garage) with 58.7 percent Floor Area Ratio (FAR).
Applicant / Owner: Phan Architects (applicant) / Andrew Trung and Donabel Le (owner)
Environmental Review: Class 1 Categorical Exemption relieves this project from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) provisions that include minor additions to an existing single-family residence (CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301).
Project Planner: Aastha Vashist, (408) 730-7458, avashist@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
General Plan: Low Density Residential
Existing Site Conditions: Two-story single family residence
Surrounding Land Uses
North: Two-story single family residence
South: Two-story single family residence
East: Two-story single family residence across Spinosa Drive
West: Two-story single family residence along Savory Drive
Issues: Neighborhood compatibility, compliance with Single Family Home Design Techniques
Staff Recommendation: Approve with the recommended Conditions of Approval in Attachment 4.
BACKGROUND
Description of Proposed Project
The applicant proposes a first story addition of 305 square feet and second floor addition of 492 square feet to the existing 2,715 square foot, two-story single-family home, resulting in a total of 3,535 square feet and 58.7% Floor Area Ratio (FAR).
The subject property is located on a 6,020-square foot interior lot, which is similar to other surrounding lots of around 6,000 square feet. A Design Review is required for the construction of an addition to evaluate compliance with development standards and with the Single-Family Home Design Techniques. Planning Commission review is...
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