REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
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Proposed Project: Related applications on a 3,864-square foot site:
SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT: to construct a single-story addition of 524 square feet to an existing two-story single-family home, resulting in 2,551 square feet (2,092 square feet living area, 21 square feet front porch, and 438 square feet garage) and 65% floor area ratio (FAR).
Location: 878 W. McKinley Ave (APN: 165-46-058)
File #: 2020-7591
Zoning: R-1.7 (Low Medium Density Residential)/PD (Planned Development)
Applicant / Owner: Arch & Land Development Inc. (applicant) / Tie Zeng and Xiaojie Qiu (owner)
Environmental Review: Categorical Exemption Class 1 relieves this project from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) provisions.
Project Planner: Kelly Cha, (408) 730-7408, kcha@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
General Plan: Residential Low Medium Density (7-14 du/ac)
Existing Site Conditions: Two-story single-family home
Surrounding Land Uses
North: Open Space (Washington Park)
South: Two-story single-family home
East: Two-story single-family home
West: Two-story single-family home
Issues: Neighborhood Compatibility, Lot Coverage, and Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
Staff Recommendation: Approve the Special Development Permit with the conditions in Attachment 4 to reduce the size of the project to 40% lot coverage and 60% FAR.
BACKGROUND
The existing two-story, single-family home was constructed in 1993 as part of the former Benner School site development by Summer Hill Homes. The existing residence is approximately 1,992 square feet in size with a floor area ratio (FAR) of 51.6%.
The Benner School site development is zoned R-1.7/PD. The R-1.7/PD zoning district was created to allow smaller lots (2,600 to 4,000 square feet) with smaller homes (40% lot coverage and 50% FAR). The PD combining district is always included with the R-1.7 zoning district to allow site design flexibility.
Description of Proposed Project: The project proposes...
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