REPORT TO THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
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File #: 2017-7741
Location: 777 W. Washington Avenue (APN: 165-15-083)
Applicant / Owner: Craftsmen's Guild, Mike Amini/Rebecca Allen Diamond
Proposed Project: Allow a 10'11" tall, 454 sq. ft. accessory structure consisting of a detached two-car garage and laundry room in the required rear yard (62% required rear yard encroachment) of a property with an existing 826 sq. ft. single-story, single-family home. The accessory structure is proposed to be located in the right, rear corner of the property with a zero-foot setback on the rear and right property lines. The current detached 203 sq. ft. accessory structure and two sheds will be removed. There are no structural changes proposed to the existing home.
Reason for Permit: A Variance is required to consider a reduction in required setbacks.
A Use Permit is required to allow accessory structures to exceed 450 sq. ft., and exceed 25 percent encroachment of the required rear yard.
Environmental Review: Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1 (e), Existing Facilities)
Issues: Setbacks, Rear Yard Encroachment, Accessory Structure Size
Project Planner: Teresa Zarrin, (408) 730-7429, tzarrin@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Recommendation: Approve with conditions
Report
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The applicant proposes a 10'11" tall, 454 sq. ft. accessory structure consisting of a detached two-car garage (408 sq. ft.) and laundry room (46 sq. ft.) in the rear yard of a property with an existing 826-sq. ft. single-story, single-family home on a 3,650 sq. ft. lot. The accessory structure is proposed to be located in the right, rear of the property with a zero-foot setback on the rear and right property lines. The entire accessory structure is located in the required rear yard resulting in a 62 percent encroachment into the required rear yard. The current detached 203 sq. ft. accessory structure in the rear yard and two she...
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