REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Proposed Project:
SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT: To construct a second-story addition of 163 square feet to an existing two-story single-family home, resulting in 2,370 square feet (1,879 square feet living area and 491 square feet garage) and 49.5% floor area ratio (FAR).
Location: 1381 Sydney Drive (APN: 323-09-001)
File #: 2019-7133
Zoning: R-2/PD
Applicant / Owner: Klopf Architecture (applicant) / Owen Emry & Jocelyn Su (owner)
Environmental Review: A Class 1 Categorical Exemption relieves this project from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) provisions
Project Planner: Shila Behzadiaria, (408) 730-7456, sbehzadiaria@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
General Plan: Low Medium Density Residential
Existing Site Conditions: Two-Story Single-Family Residence
Surrounding Land Uses
North: One-Story Single-Family Residence
South: Two-Story Single-Family Residence
East: One- and Two-Story Single-Family Residence
West: Two-Story Single-Family Residence
Issues: Floor Area Ratio (FAR), side yard setback, architectural compatibility
Staff Recommendation: Approve the Special Development Permit with the Conditions of Approval in Attachment 4, including a requirement to maintain the existing flat roof design over the garage.
BACKGROUND
Description of Proposed Project
The project site is 4,784 square feet in size and is currently developed with a 2,207-square foot two-story, single-family home with 46% FAR. The applicant proposes to add 163 square feet to the back of the existing second floor, resulting in 2,370 square feet and 49.5% FAR. The project includes a requested deviation for the second-floor setback.
Planning Commission review is required because the site was approved as part of a Special Development Permit, and the proposed FAR exceeds 45%.
See Attachment 1 for a map of the vicinity and mailing area for notices.
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