REPORT TO DEVELOPMENT REVIEW HEARING
SUBJECT
Title
PUBLIC HEARING: Action on the Architectural Review (PLN25-00004) for the Demolition of an Existing Single-Story Residence and the Construction of a 2,560 Square Foot Single-Story Residence Located at 2165 Bray Avenue.
Report
File No.: PLN25-00004
Location: 2165 Bray Avenue, a 6,564 square-foot lot located on the northeastern corner of Eberhard Street and Bray Avenue, APN: 224-17-024, R1-6L Single Family
Applicant: Guangjie Zou
Owner(s): Yilin Yu
Request: Architectural Review for the demolition of an existing single-story residence and the construction a 2,560 square foot single-story residence located at 2165 Bray Avenue
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. See Vicinity Map in Attachment 1.
* The site includes an existing single-family residence, which would be removed to construct the new two-story single-family residence.
* Per the Santa Clara City Code (SCCC) 18.120.020.(D)(7) the request to demolish and construct a single-family residence requires Architectural Review approval through a Development Review Hearing.
* Architectural Review for the demolition of an existing single-story residence and the construction a four-bedroom, four-bathroom, 2,560 square foot single-story residence with an attached two-car garage.
* The project is consistent with the Santa Clara Single-Family Design Guidelines (2014):
* The project proposes a prominent front porch bordered by columns clad in wood veneered siding that enhance the entry.
* The architectural style and design of the proposed addition are true to the architectural form of the existing residence and for the neighborhood.
* The front of the proposed house is be oriented toward the primary street frontage and the applicant has placed an emphasis on the front porch / entry eleme...
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