REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Proposed Project: Related application on a 5,617 square foot site:
DESIGN REVIEW to allow a 197 square foot first floor addition and 864 square foot second floor addition (1,061 square foot total) to an existing one-story single-family home, resulting in 2,818 square feet (2,434 square foot living and 384 square foot garage) and 50% floor area ratio.
Location: 1235 Pecos Way (APN:104-27-009)
File #: 2019-7599
Zoning: Low Density Residential (R-0)
Applicant / Owner: Dennis Schafer (applicant) / Kevin and Jeanna Lurie (owner)
Environmental Review: Projects which are disapproved are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (CEQA Section 15270).
Project Planner: Cindy Hom, (408) 730-7411, Chom@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
General Plan: Low Density Residential
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
Staff Recommendation: Deny the Design Review and provide direction to staff and the applicant where changes should be made.
BACKGROUND
The project site is a 5,617square foot residential lot and is currently developed with a one-story single-family home. The applicant proposes a 197 square foot first floor addition and a new 864 square foot second floor addition resulting in 2,818 square feet (2,434 square foot living area and 384 square foot garage) and 50.2% floor area ratio (FAR).
Design Review is required for the construction of a new 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 a FAR greater than 45%. The proposed project will exceed the 45% FAR threshold. See Attachment 1 for a map of the vicinity and mailing area for...
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