REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Proposed Project: Application on a 0.38-acre site:
DESIGN REVIEW: to allow construction of a new one-story single-family home resulting in 5,641 square feet (4,701 square feet living area, 760 square feet garage, and 180 square feet covered patio) and 42.9% floor area ratio (FAR). The existing home will be demolished.
Location: 1150 S. Bernardo Ave. (APN: 202-34-030)
File #: 2018-7952
Zoning: R-1 (Low Density Residential)
Applicant / Owner: LHC Design, Inc. (applicant) / Kaili Kan and Qing Fan (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: Mary Jeyaprakash, (408) 730-7449, mjeyaprakash@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: Church and Preschool (Community First School)
South: One-Story Single-Family Home
East: Church and Preschool (Community First School)
West: Two-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 5.
BACKGROUND
Description of Proposed Project
The project was reviewed by the Planning Commission on April 8, 2019 (see Attachment 1 for the staff report), and continued for consideration at the May 13, 2019, Planning Commission meeting.
The Planning Commission expressed concern that the architectural style of the proposed project is not consistent and the proposed plate height is not compatible with the proposed elevation. They directed staff to work with the applicant to develop a consistent architectural style that is appropriate to the proposed plate height.
Changes to the proposed pr...
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