REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT-
Title
Proposed Project:
DESIGN REVIEW for a new two-story single-family residence with 4,257 square feet gross floor area (3,815 square feet living area and 442 square foot garage) and 43.6% Floor Area Ratio (FAR).
Location: 575 Crawford Drive (APN: 201-34-010)
File #: 2020-7579
Zoning: R-0
Applicant / Owner: Deng Design Studio (applicant) / Chaolin Chiang (owner)
Environmental Review: A Class 3 Categorical Exemption relieves this project from the CEQA provisions.
Project Planner: Aastha Vashist, (408) 730-7458, avashist@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
General Plan: Low Density Residential
Existing Site Conditions: One-story Single-Family Residence
Surrounding Land Uses
North: Two-story single-family residence
South: One and two-story single-family residences across Crawford Drive
East: One-story single-family residence
West: One-story single-family residence
Issues: Neighborhood compatibility and compliance with Single Family Home Design Techniques
Staff Recommendation: Approve the Design Review with recommended conditions in Attachment 4.
BACKGROUND
Description of Proposed Project
The applicant proposes demolition of the existing one-story single-family residence and construction of a new two-story single-family residence with 4,257 square feet gross floor area and 43.6% FAR on a 9,750 square-foot interior lot.
A Design Review is required for new single-family residences for evaluating compliance with the development standards and the City's Single-Family Home Design Techniques. Planning Commission review is required for homes exceeding 3,600 square feet floor area or 45% FAR.
See Attachment 1 for a map of the vicinity and mailing area for notices and Attachment 2 for the data table of the project.
Previous Actions on the Site
A Tree Removal Permit (2020-7139) was approved for the removal of two protected trees (a Fir and a Maple tree) on the site due to declining health and conflict with the pro...
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