REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Proposed Project:
DESIGN REVIEW: To construct a second-story addition of 280 square feet to an existing two-story single-family home, resulting in 3,235 square feet (2,800 square feet living area and 435 square feet garage) and 49% floor area ratio (FAR).
Location: 1534 Sandpiper Court (APN: 313-23-037)
File #: 2019-7437
Zoning: Low Density Residential (R-0)
Applicant / Owner: Xu Engineering (applicant) / Pavan Kumar Golla and Lakshmianupama Tadikonda (owner)
Environmental Review: A Class 1 Categorical Exemption relieves this project from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) provisions.
Project Planner: Kelly Cha, 408-730-7408, kcha@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
General Plan: Low Density Residential (RLO)
Existing Site Conditions: Two-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
Staff Recommendation: Approve the Design Review with the Conditions of Approval in Attachment 4.
BACKGROUND
Description of Proposed Project
The project site is 6,594 square feet in size and is currently developed with a two-story single-family home with an accessory dwelling unit (ADU).
The applicant proposes a 280-square foot second-story addition to an existing two-story home, resulting in 3,235 square feet total floor area and 49% floor area ratio (FAR).
The proposed project requires Planning Commission review because the proposed FAR exceeds 45%. See Attachment 1 for a map of the vicinity and mailing area for notices and Attachment 2 for the Project Data Table.
Previous Actions on the Site
There are two previous Planning approvals on this property:
* Variance (1976-0016): This Variance allowed 6-foot side setback for the second floor, where 7 feet minimum was and is still required.
* Miscellaneous Plan P...
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