REPORT TO DEVELOPMENT REVIEW HEARING
SUBJECT
Title
Action on remodel and addition of single-family residence located at 2110 Coolidge Drive
Report
DISCUSSION
File No.(s): PLN2020-14654
Location: 2110 Coolidge Drive, a 6,001 square-foot lot located on the west side of Coolidge Drive, APN: 216-10-036; property is zoned Single-Family Residential (R1-6L)
Applicant: Anubha Jain
Owner: Anubha Jan & Dhruv Jain
Request: Architectural Review of a first floor remodel and 804 square-foot (sf) second floor addition to an existing 1,734 square-foot four-bedroom, two-bathroom home including a 446 sf attached two-car garage resulting in a 2,538 square-foot four-bedroom, three-bathroom residence including an existing 446 sf attached two-car garage.
Mailing Radius: 300 feet
CEQA Determination: Categorical Exemption per CEQA 15301(e)(1), Existing Facilities
Project Planner: Ela Kerachian, Associate Planner
Staff Recommendation: Approve, subject to Conditions
Project Data
Lot Size: 6,001 sf.
Existing Floor Area (sq. ft.)
Proposed New Building
(sq. ft.)
Proposed Floor Area (sq. ft.)
First Floor
1,288
-
1,288
Second Floor
-
804
804
Garage
446
-
446
Gross Floor Area
1,734
2,538
Lot Coverage
1,734/6,001= %29
1,734/6,001= %29
F.A.R.
0.29
0.42
% of 2nd floor to 1st floor
n/a
%46.4
Bedrooms/Baths
4/2
4/3
Points for consideration
* The second-story addition is less than 66% of the first-floor area. It is approximately 46% of the first-floor area.
* The proposed second story is stepped back 3'-6" to 5'-5" feet from all sides of the first floor.
* The proposed addition will match in material, with composition shingle roofing and stucco siding.
* The project site is located in FEMA Flood Zone X, which is considered a moderate to low risk area.
* 300-feet neighborhood notice was distributed for this project review.
* There are no active code enforcement cases for this property.
Findings supporting the Staff Recommendation
1) That any off-street parking area, screening s...
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