REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Proposed Project: Related applications on a 0.29-acre site:
DESIGN REVIEW: to allow demolition of the existing home and construct a new two-story single-family home resulting in 5,667 square feet (5,173 square feet living area and 494 square feet garage) and 47.6% floor area ratio (FAR). Project includes a new pool and spa.
Location: 1019 Edmonds Court (APN: 320-12-008)
File #: 2018-7655
Zoning: Low Density Residential (R-1)
Applicant / Owner: Bekom Design, Inc. (applicant) / Alon Matas and Hila Matas-Magen (owner)
Environmental Review: A Class 3 Categorical Exemption relieves this project from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) provisions. Class 3(a) Categorical Exemption includes construction of one single-family residence in a residential zoning district.
Project Planner: Kelly Cha, (408) 730-7408, kcha@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
General Plan: Low Density Residential (RLO)
Existing Site Conditions: One-Story Single-Family Home
Surrounding Land Uses
North: One-Story Single-Family Home
South: One-Story Single-Family Home
East: One-Story Single-Family Home
West: One-Story Single-Family Home
Issues: Neighborhood Compatibility, Compliance with Single Family Home Design Techniques
Staff Recommendation: Approve the Design Review with the Conditions of Approval in Attachment 4.
BACKGROUND
Description of Proposed Project: The project site is 0.29 acres in size and is currently developed with a single-story single-family home.
The applicant requests to demolish the existing single-story house and construct a new two-story single-family home resulting in 5,996 square feet and 47.6% floor area ratio (FAR). The project includes a new 379-square foot accessory dwelling unit (ADU) incorporated into the second floor.
The proposed project requires Planning Commission review because the proposed gross floor area exceeds 3,600 square feet and the proposed FAR exceeds 45%. See Attachment 1 for a map of ...
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