REPORT TO DEVELOPMENT REVIEW HEARING
SUBJECT
Title
PUBLIC HEARING: Action on the Architectural Review (PLN24-00028) for the Demolition of 924 Square Feet of Existing Livable Space to construct 1,826 Square Feet of Livable Space in an Existing Single-Story Residence at 2683 Sonoma Place
Report
File No.: PLN24-00028
Location: 2683 Sonoma Place, a 5,663 square foot lot located on the north side of Sonoma Place, approximately 215 feet south of Benton Street.
APN: 290-28-016; zoned Single-Family Residential (R1-6L)
Applicant: Devendra Deshwal
Owner: Mirmal Sandhu
Request: Architectural Review for the demolition of 924 square feet of an existing 1,326 square foot residence to construct 1,826 square feet of new livable space resulting in a 2,228 square-foot, four-bedroom, three-bathroom one-story single-family residence.
PROJECT DATA
The Project Data and Compliance Table is included as Attachment 2.
POINTS FOR CONSIDERATION
* The proposed project is in a residential tract consisting of both one - and two- story residences.
* The site includes an existing 1,326 square-foot one-story residence with three bedrooms, one bathroom, attached two car 402 square-foot garage, and a 62 square-foot shed.
* Per the Santa Clara City Code 18.120.020(D)(7), the request requires Architectural Review approval through a Development Review Hearing, because the project proposes a demolition of the residence except for the garage.
* The new 1,826 square-feet livable area will have a 402 square-foot garage for a total building area of 2,228 square foot.
* As proposed, the project will have four bedrooms and three bathrooms.
* The proposed construction will consist of new asphalt roofing shingles, and stucco siding to match the character of the neighborhood.
* The project is consistent with the City's Single-Family Residential Design Guidelines (2014):
o Building height and bulk is appropriate relative to the neighborhood (3a(1)).
o Roof materials, building materials, and finishes work...
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