REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Proposed Project:
DESIGN REVIEW: Construct a first-story addition of 300 square feet to an existing two-story single-family home, resulting in 2,852 square feet (2,447 square feet living area and 407 square feet garage) and 48% floor area ratio (FAR).
Location: 156 Connemara Way (APN: 309-24-003)
File #: 2022-7556
Zoning: R-0 (Low Density Residential)
Applicant / Owner: Ramchandra "Ram" Naik / Naik Ramchandra and Patwardhan Jaee
Environmental Review: A Class 1 Categorical Exemption relieves this project from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) provisions.
Project Planner: Robby Miller, (408) 730-7429, rmiller@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
General Plan: Low Density Residential
Existing Site Conditions: Two-story single-family home
Surrounding Land Uses
North: One-story single-family home
South: Two-story single-family home
East: One-story single-family home
West: One-story single-family home
Issues: Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
Staff Recommendation: Approve the Design Review based on the Findings in Attachment 3 and subject to the Conditions of Approval in Attachment 4.
BACKGROUND
Description of Proposed Project: The proposed project is located on a 5,900-square foot residential lot with an existing two-story single-family home. The applicant proposes to construct a one-story addition of 300 square feet to the front of the existing home, resulting in 2,852 square feet. No modifications are proposed to the existing second floor.
A Design Review application 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 with a gross floor area exceeding 3,600 square feet or floor area ratios greater than 45%. The project results in a floor area of FAR of 48%, which requires Planning Commission review and approval.
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