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File #: 21-515    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Public Hearing/General Business Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 3/24/2021 In control: Development Review Hearing
On agenda: 4/21/2021 Final action:
Title: Action on a 1,650 square feet addition to the existing 1,944 square feet single-family residence located at 3725 Daniel Way
Attachments: 1. Development Plans, 2. Project Data Table, 3. PMM - Staff Presentation
REPORT TO DEVELOPMENT REVIEW HEARING

SUBJECT
Title
Action on a 1,650 square feet addition to the existing 1,944 square feet single-family residence located at 3725 Daniel Way

Report
DISCUSSION
File No.(s): PLN2021-14813
Location: 3725 Daniel Way, a 6,374 square-foot lot located on the north side of Daniel Way, APN: 316-15-035; property is zoned Single-Family Residential (R1-6L)
Applicant: Juan Carlos Navarro
Owner: Rajesh Singh
Request: Architectural Review of a 644 square-foot first floor and 1,006 square-foot second floor addition to an existing one-story 1,358 square-foot three-bedroom, two-bathroom with a 486 sf attached two-car garage and a 100 sf storage resulting in a two-story 2,942 square-foot four-bedroom, four-bathroom residence with an existing 486 sf attached two-car garage and a 100 sf storage.
Mailing Radius: 300 feet
CEQA Determination: Categorical Exemption per CEQA 15303 (a), New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures
Project Planner: Ela Kerachian, Associate Planner
Staff Recommendation: Approve, subject to Conditions

Project Data SEE ATTACHMENT 2 FOR LARGER SIZED TABLE
Lot Size: 6,374 sf.


Existing Floor
Area (sq. ft.)
Proposed New Building
(sq. ft.)
Proposed Floor
Area (sq. ft.)
First Floor
1,292
644
1,936
Second Floor
-

1,006
Storage
100

100
Porch
66

-
Garage
486

486
Gross Floor Area
1,944


Lot Coverage
1,944/6,374 = 30%

2,522/6,374 =
39.56%
F.A.R.
0.30

3,428/6,374 =
0.55
% of 2nd floor to 1st floor
n/a

41%
Bedrooms/Baths
3 bed/2 bath

5 bed/1 den/
4 bath

Points for consideration
* The second-story addition is less than 66% of the first-floor area. It is approximately 41% of the first-floor area.
* The proposed second story is stepped back min 3 to 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.
* The ne...

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