REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Proposed Project:
DESIGN REVIEW: Demolish an existing home and construct a new two-story single-family home resulting in 4,838 square feet (3,864 square feet living area, 512 square feet garage, and 462 rear covered patio) and 40% floor area ratio (FAR), and a six-foot fence in the front yard.
Location: 541 South Bayview Avenue (APN: 209-31-036)
File #: PLNG-2023-0366
Zoning: R-0 (Low Density Residential)
Applicant / Owner: Michelle Miner / Christopher & Margaret Allan
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, Office
Existing Site Conditions: One-story single-family home
Surrounding Land Uses
North: One-story single-family home
South: Three-story office building
East: One-story single-family home
West: One-story single-family home
Issues: Exceeding 3,600 square feet floor area in Zoning District.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the Design Review and exemption from CEQA based on the Findings in Attachment 3 and subject to the Recommended Conditions of Approval in Attachment 4.
BACKGROUND
Description of Proposed Project: The proposed project is located on a 12,120 square foot residential lot with an existing one-story single-family home. The applicant proposes to demolish the existing home and construct a two-story home resulting in 4,838 square feet and 40% Floor Area Ratio (FAR).
A Design Review application is required for a new 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 4,838 square feet, which requires Planning Commission review and approval.
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