REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
File #: 2017-7703
Location: 1675 Langport Drive (APN: 309-52-048)
Zoning: R1 (Low Density Residential) Zoning District
Proposed Project:
DESIGN REVIEW: To allow a first and second story addition of 691-square feet to an existing two-story, single-family home resulting in 3,435-square feet of living area and a 566-square foot garage and 52.5% floor area ratio (FAR).
Applicant / Owner: Josh Miner Design (applicant) / Rajib Bhattacharya and Mukta Banerji (owners)
Environmental Review: Categorically Exempt Class 1
Project Planner: Momoko Ishijima, (408) 730-7532, mishijima@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
General Plan: Low Density Residential (0-7 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, floor area
Staff Recommendation: Approve the Design Review with conditions
BACKGROUND
Description of Proposed Project
The 7,622-square foot project site is located on the north side of Langport Drive before the street curves north to become Mariani Drive. The applicant proposes to add 691 square feet on the first and second floors of an existing two-story, single-family residence. The project also includes the creation of a second-floor balcony in the front of the house.
This project requires Planning Commission review because the total floor area on the site would exceed 3,600 square feet. See Attachment 1 for a map of the vicinity and mailing area for notices and Attachment 2 for the Project Data Table of the project.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
A Class 1 Categorical Exemption relieves this project from the California Environmental Quality Act provisions. Class 1 Categorical Exemptions includes minor additions to an existing single-family residence.
DISCUSSION
Architecture: The existing neighborhood is comprised of two-story residence...
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