REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
CONTINUED FROM AUGUST 26, 2019
Proposed Project:
DESIGN REVIEW: To construct a first-story addition of 688 square feet of living area and 557 square feet of covered patio in the rear of an existing one-story, single-family residence resulting in 3,674 square feet (2,297 square feet living area, 418 square feet existing accessory dwelling unit, 557 square feet covered patio in the rear, and 402 square feet garage) and 44.4% floor area ratio (FAR).
Location: 1713 Heron Ave. (APN: 316-04-008)
File #: 2019-7198
Zoning: R-0 (Low Density Residential)
Applicant / Owner: Prashant Jain (applicant-owner)
Environmental Review: A Class 1 (e) (1) Categorical Exemption relieves this project from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) provisions.
Project Planner: Teresa Zarrin, (408) 730-7429, tzarrin@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 recommended conditions in Attachment 4.
BACKGROUND
Description of Proposed Project
The project site is 8,275 square feet in size and is currently developed with a 2,825 square foot single-story, single family home including a 418 square feet accessory dwelling unit (ADU). The applicant proposes to add 688 square feet of living area and 557 square feet covered patio to the rear of the house resulting in 3,674 square feet and 44.4% floor area ratio (FAR). The project includes bringing the front yard paving into compliance with the 50% maximum paving allowed and removing a 396 square foot covered patio. The project requires Planning Commission review because the proposed gross floor ...
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