REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
File #: 2017-7434
Location: 954 Marion Way (APN: 313-26-065)
Zoning: R-1
Proposed Project: DESIGN REVIEW for a new two-story single family residence with 4,278 square feet gross floor area (3,844 square feet living area and 434 square feet garage) resulting in 45% Floor Area Ratio (FAR). The existing one story residence is proposed to be demolished.
Applicant / Owner: Studio 61 Architects (applicant) / Victor O N Salgado (owner)
Environmental Review: A Class 3 Categorical Exemption relieves this project from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) provisions. Class 3(a) Categorical Exemptions includes construction of one-single family residence in a residential zone.
Project Planner: Aastha Vashist, (408) 730-7458, avashist@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
General Plan: Low Density Residential
Existing Site Conditions: One-Story Single Family Residence
Surrounding Land Uses
North: One-Story Single Family Residence
South: One-Story Single Family Residence
East: One-Story Single Family Residence
West: Two-Story Single Family Residence
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 to construct a new 4,278 square foot two-story single family residence on a 9,567-square foot lot resulting in 44.7 percent FAR. The existing one-story single family residence is proposed to be demolished as part of this application.
A Design Review is required for construction of a new house to evaluate compliance with the City's development standards and Single Family Home Design Techniques. Planning Commission review is required for homes exceeding 3,600 square feet gross floor area.
See Attachment 1 for a map of the vicinity and mailing area for notices and Attachment 2 for the Project Data Table.
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