REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Proposed Project:
DESIGN REVIEW for a first-story addition of 293 square feet and second-story addition of 206 square feet to an existing two-story home resulting in 2,956 square feet (2,501 square feet of living area and 455 square feet garage) and 47.5% floor area ratio (FAR).
Location: 1519 Emperor Way (APN: 309-36-015)
File #: 2020-7639
Zoning: R-0 - Low Density Residential
Applicant / Owner: Emerald Design Group, LLC (applicant) / Tamer M Mahmoud and Dina M Hadi (owners)
Environmental Review: Class 1 Categorical Exemption relieves this project from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Project Planner: Momoko Ishijima, (408) 730-7532, mishijima@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
General Plan: Low Density Residential (0-7 du/ac)
Existing Site Conditions: Two-story single-family residence
Surrounding Land Uses
North: Single-family residence
South: Single-family residence
East: Single-family residence
West: Single-family residence
Issues: Neighborhood compatibility, floor area
Staff Recommendation: Approve the Design Review based on the Findings in Attachment 3 and subject to the Recommended Conditions of Approval in Attachment 4.
BACKGROUND
Description of Proposed Project
The existing single-family, single-story home is located on a 6,227-square foot project site mid-block on the west side of Emperor Way. The applicant proposes a 293 square foot first story addition and a 206-square foot second story addition to the rear of the house. The total floor area would be 2,956 square feet and 47.5% floor area ratio (FAR).
A Design Review is required for construction of an addition to evaluate compliance with development standards and with the Single Family Home Design Techniques. This project requires Planning Commission review because the total FAR on the site would exceed 45%.
See Attachment 1 for a map of the vicinity and mailing area for notices and Attachment 2 for the Project Data Table of...
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