REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Proposed Project:
DESIGN REVIEW: to allow a first story addition of 110 square feet to an existing two-story single-family home resulting in 2,941 square feet (2,519 square feet living area and 422 square feet garage) and 47% floor area ratio.
Location: 442 Palo Verde Dr (APN: 213-03-030)
File #: 2020-7129
Zoning: Low Density Residential (R-0)
Applicant / Owner: Dennis Hayes & Associates (applicant) / Bernadette Tapella (owner)
Environmental Review: A Class 3 Categorical Exemption relieves this project from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) provisions.
Project Planner: Cindy Hom, (408) 730-7411, chom@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: Two-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 a 6,278 square feet residential lot and is currently developed with a two-story single-family home. The applicant proposes a 110-square foot addition to the front and rear of the first floor, resulting in a 2,941-square foot two story home and 47% floor area ratio (FAR). All development standards, such as setbacks, height and lot coverage, are met. No modifications are proposed to the existing second floor.
A Design Review is required for an addition to an existing home to evaluate compliance with development standards and with the Single-Family Home Design Techniques. Planning Commission review is required for homes exceeding 3,600 square feet gross floor area or floor area ratios greater than 45%. The proposed project will exceed the 3,600 square feet threshold. See Attachment 1 for a map of the vicinity and m...
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