REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
File #: 2017-7959
Location: 1058 Lois Avenue (APN:198-34-003)
Zoning: R-0
Proposed Project: DESIGN REVIEW to allow a 108 square feet first-floor addition and changes to second-floor windows to an existing two-story single-family residence resulting in 3160 square feet (2670 square feet living area and 490 square feet garage) with 52.7 percent Floor Area Ratio (FAR).
Applicant / Owner: Juan Carlos Navarro (applicant) / Nelson Lui And Nellie Wong (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: Mary Jeyaprakash, (408) 730-7449, mjeyaprakash@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
General Plan: Low Density Residential
Existing Site Conditions: Two-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 across Lois Avenue
West: One-story single family residence along Mango Avenue
Issues: Neighborhood compatibility, High Floor Area Ratio.
Staff Recommendation: Approve with the recommended Conditions of Approval in Attachment 4.
BACKGROUND
Description of Proposed Project
The applicant proposes a first-floor addition of 108 square feet and changes to second-floor windows to the existing 2,990 square foot, two-story single-family home, resulting in a total of 3,162 square feet and 52.7% Floor Area Ratio (FAR). The existing FAR is 49.8%. The property is located on a 6,000-square foot lot in a predominantly single story neighborhood.
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 required for homes exceeding 45 percent FAR.
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