Legislation Details

File #: 26-0646   
Type: Report to Board/Commission Status: Agenda Ready
Meeting Body: Planning Commission
On agenda: 8/10/2026
Title: Proposed Project: Related applications on a 0.57-acre site: SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT: to demolish the existing one-story single-family dwelling and construct eight two-story single-family dwellings with overall 65.8% Floor Area Ratio (FAR). VESTING TENTATIVE MAP: to subdivide the existing parcel into eight lots plus a common lot. Location: 781 S Wolfe Rd (APN: 211-05-009) File #: PLNG-2025-0592 Zoning: Low Medium Density Residential/ Planned Development (R-2/PD) Applicant / Owner: Dahlin Group/ California Communities, LLC (applicant/owner) Environmental Review: Addendum to Negative Declaration adopted on July 1, 2025, and Filed July 2, 2025 (Conf. No. 204714906). Project Planner: Aastha Vashist, (408) 730-7458, avashist@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Attachments: 1. Noticing and Vicinity Map, 2. Project Data Table, 3. Recommended Findings, 4. Recommended Conditions of Approval, 5. Architectural and Site Plans, 6. Project Description Letter, 7. Addendum to Negative Declaration Prepared by DJP, 8. State Density Bonus Justification Letter by Applicant, 9. Traffic Study Prepared by Hexagon Transportation Consultants, Inc.

REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION

 

SUBJECT

Title

Proposed Project: Related applications on a 0.57-acre site:

SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT: to demolish the existing one-story single-family dwelling and construct eight two-story single-family dwellings with overall 65.8% Floor Area Ratio (FAR).

VESTING TENTATIVE MAP: to subdivide the existing parcel into eight lots plus a common lot.

Location: 781 S Wolfe Rd (APN: 211-05-009)

File #: PLNG-2025-0592

Zoning: Low Medium Density Residential/ Planned Development (R-2/PD)

Applicant / Owner: Dahlin Group/ California Communities, LLC (applicant/owner)

Environmental Review: Addendum to Negative Declaration adopted on July 1, 2025, and Filed July 2, 2025 (Conf. No. 204714906).

Project Planner: Aastha Vashist, (408) 730-7458, avashist@sunnyvale.ca.gov

 

Report

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

General Plan: Low-Medium Density Residential

Existing Site Conditions:                     One-story single-family dwelling

Surrounding Land Uses

North: Two-story single-family dwellings

South: One-story single-family dwellings

East: Single-family dwellings across South Wolfe Road

West: One-story single-family dwellings across Lusterleaf Drive

Staff Recommendation: Adopt the addendum to the previously adopted Negative Declaration and make the findings in accordance with CEQA in Attachment 3 and approve the Special Development Permit and Tentative Map with the Recommended Findings in Attachment 3 and subject to the Recommended Conditions of Approval in Attachment 4.

 

BACKGROUND

 

Description of Proposed Project

The 0.57-acre site is located on the west side of South Wolfe Road between Old San Francisco Road and Iris Avenue. It is currently developed with a one-story single-family residence built in 1965, with driveway access from South Wolfe Road. The site is a through lot with frontage on two parallel streets, South Wolfe Road and Lusterleaf Drive.  The project consists of demolishing the existing single-family home, constructing eight new two-story single-family dwellings, and associated site and off-site improvements.

 

A Special Development Permit (SDP) is required for new construction within a Planned Development (PD) combining district. The SDP Findings are discussed in Attachment 3.

 

A Vesting Tentative Map is required to create eight lots for individual ownership and one common lot. The Recommended Conditions of Approval are listed in Attachment 4.

 

See Attachment 1 for a map of the vicinity and mailing area for notices and Attachment 2 for the Project Data Table.

 

Previous Actions on the Site

On July 1, 2025, the City Council approved a General Plan Amendment (GPA) and rezoning of the 0.69-acre parcel located at 781 S. Wolfe Road. These actions changed the parcel’s General Plan land use designation from Low Density Residential (0-7 dwelling units per acre (du/ac)) to Low-Medium Density Residential (7-14 du/ac) and rezoned the site from the Low-Density zoning district (R-0) to Low Medium Density zoning district (R-2) with Planned Development combining district (PD). The R-2 zoning sets the allowable density to 12 units per acre and the PD combining district allows development to have flexibility with certain zoning standards such as setbacks, height and lot coverage through what is called a deviation.

 

The applicant filed an SB 330 Preliminary Application (PLNG-2025-0555) on September 3, 2025, to redevelop the site with eight residential units and related on- and off-site improvements. Per State law, the application is only subject to the City’s fees, ordinances, policies, and standards adopted and in effect at the time the complete Preliminary Application was submitted.

 

State Housing Legislation

The project is subject to State laws including the Housing Accountability Act (HAA), the Housing Crisis Act (SB 330), and the Density Bonus Law, which together provide substantial benefits and protections to residential projects to encourage their development. These laws limit the circumstances under which a local agency can deny a housing development project that is consistent with applicable “objective standards”.  (“Objective” standards in the HAA means standards “involving no personal or subjective judgement by a public official and being uniformly verifiable by reference to an external and uniform benchmark or criterion available and knowable by both the development applicant or proponent and public official.”) To deny such a project the agency must make written findings supported by evidence that the project would result in a specific, adverse, significant, direct, quantifiable impact to public health or safety (based on objective written standards already in effect) and there is no feasible way to reduce or avoid those impacts short of denial. In addition, even when a project does not meet all objective standards, Density Bonus Law permits the applicant to propose modifications to applicable objective standards in exchange for affordable units.

 

The California Density Bonus Law (Government Code Section 65915) was created to incentivize the construction of affordable units and applies to housing development projects meeting certain criteria, including (as applicable here) for-sale housing projects that provide at least 10% of units as affordable to moderate income households. By providing one Below Market Rate unit (and in-lieu fee for 0.2 units, which together meet the 15% BMR requirement per Sunnyvale Municipal Code (SMC) Chapter 19.67), the applicant is entitled to the following benefits under the Density Bonus Law:

 

 

EXISTING POLICY

General Plan Goals and Policies: Key goals and policies from the General Plan Land Use and Transportation Element (LUTE) and Housing Element which pertain to the proposed project are provided in Attachment 3.

 

Applicable Design Guidelines: The City’s Single Family Home Design Techniques provide recommendations for site layout, architecture, and design and are referenced in the discussion below and in Attachment 3. The new Low Density Objective Design Standards do not apply to this project since the applicant filed the Preliminary Application prior to adoption of the new standards.

 

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW

A Negative Declaration was previously prepared and adopted by the City Council on July 1, 2025, for the General Plan Amendment and Rezoning application (PLNG-2024-0344) in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). An Addendum to the adopted Negative Declaration has now been prepared in compliance with CEQA requirements and City guidelines (Attachment 7).

 

The City’s environmental consultant, David J. Powers & Associates, Inc., prepared an Initial Study which documents the analysis and determination that the proposed project would not result in any new significant environmental effects or substantially more severe impacts than those identified in the 2025 Initial Study/Negative Declaration (IS/ND). No substantial changes in the project or its environmental setting have occurred that would create new or more severe impacts, and no new information has emerged indicating the potential for additional significant effects beyond those previously analyzed. Therefore, consistent with CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, no subsequent Environmental Impact Report (EIR) or Negative Declaration is required, and preparation of an Addendum to the 2025 IS/ND is appropriate under CEQA Guidelines Section 15164.

 

A traffic analysis was not required. The proposed land use would generate only seven net new peak-hour vehicle trips, which is significantly below the City’s threshold of 100 AM and PM peak-hour trips as described in the Transportation Analysis Guidelines. Additionally, a Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) analysis is not required under Council Policy 1.2.8 because the project site is located in an area where average VMT per capita is at least 15 percent below the Countywide VMT baseline.

 

 

DISCUSSION

 

Present Site Conditions

The project site is located on the west side of South Wolfe Road between Old San Francisco Road and Iris Avenue. It is currently developed with a one-story single-family residence constructed in 1965, featuring a circular driveway accessed from South Wolfe Road. The parcel is a through-lot with frontage on two parallel streets-South Wolfe Road and Lusterleaf Drive-and Gladiola Drive terminates at the Lusterleaf Drive frontage.

The surrounding area consists of a mix of single-family homes and apartment buildings. Directly north of the site are eight single-family homes constructed in 2005 as part of the Firethorn Terrace subdivision. Approximately 300 feet north of the project site, at the southwest corner of Old San Francisco Road and South Wolfe Road, is a commercial shopping center identified as the Village Center #3 site in the adopted Village Center Master Plan (VCMP). The property is also located near Braly Elementary School.

Site Design and Layout

The proposed project includes the construction of four two-story single-family homes on individual lots, ranging from 2,945 to 3,483 square feet, located on either side of a 20-foot-wide private street accessed from Lusterleaf Drive. The existing curb cut on South Wolfe Road would be removed, with access retained solely for emergency fire services. Each home would feature four bedrooms and an attached two-car garage, served by a driveway approximately 17 feet wide and 18 feet deep.

 

The residential units would range from 2,466 to 2,482 square feet, with an average size of approximately 2,470 square feet. A central drive aisle would provide vehicular access to each garage. In addition, a publicly accessible pedestrian walkway is proposed along the south side of the private street to enhance neighborhood connectivity to Wolfe Road.

 

Architecture

The project includes two architectural styles: Modern Farmhouse and Contemporary Ranch.

 

The Modern Farmhouse homes incorporate a mix of gable and hip roof forms, standing-seam metal roofing at entry porches, and varied wall planes clad in stucco, horizontal lap siding, and board-and-batten siding.

 

The Contemporary Ranch style also utilizes gable and hip roofs, with façades articulated through stucco, stone veneer, and horizontal lap siding. Both styles feature consistent fenestration using double-hung and fixed windows, along with entry and garage doors designed to complement the architectural character of each home. The street-facing units include wraparound entry porches that enhance the definition of the main entrance and contribute to articulation of the front elevations.

 

Staff finds that the proposed site layout and architectural design are consistent with the City’s Single-Family Home Design Techniques. Applicable guidelines are provided in Attachment 3.

 

Neighborhood Compatibility

The site shares property lines with four two-story single-family homes to the north and two one-story single-family homes to the south. The proposed two-story homes are comparable in mass and bulk to the adjacent two-story residences within the Firethorn Terrace neighborhood to the north.

 

The applicant has incorporated several measures to minimize potential privacy impacts on neighboring properties. These include limiting the number and size of second-story windows facing nearby homes and designing those windows with high sill heights (minimum five feet). In addition, the planting of proposed evergreen trees along the rear and side property lines would provide further screening and reduce potential privacy concerns.

 

Overall, staff find the project to be well-designed and compatible with the scale and character of the surrounding neighborhood. As conditioned, the project is expected to result in minimal privacy impacts on adjacent properties.

 

Development Standards

The project complies with development standards, such as building height, parking, landscaping, and solar access. The project is utilizing the State Density Bonus Law by requesting waivers from 14 development standards. A summary of the project’s compliance with the Sunnyvale Municipal Code (SMC) development standards is provided in the Project Data Table in Attachment 2.

 

Density Bonus Law and Requested Waivers

The project will provide one unit for sale to moderate-income households and pay an in-lieu fee for 0.2 unit, satisfying the 15% affordability requirement in Sunnyvale Municipal Code (SMC) Chapter 19.67. This affordability level qualifies the project for the State Density Bonus Law and allows the applicant to request one concession and an unlimited number of waivers of development standards. The applicant has not requested a concession.

Under State Density Bonus Law, waivers of development standards must be granted when the applicant demonstrates that compliance with those standards would physically preclude construction of a proposed qualifying project with the allowed number of units. The applicant has submitted a justification letter and exhibits (Attachment 8) identifying site constraints and supporting the need for waivers.

The applicant requests the following 14 waivers:

1.                     Minimum Lot Size
The R-2 zoning district requires a minimum lot size of 8,000 square feet. The eight proposed lots range from 2,945 to 3,483 square feet, with an average lot size of 3,099 square feet, and a 5,196-square-foot common lot. The waiver is reasonable because the project meets the maximum density permitted under State Density Bonus Law (SMC Table 19.30.020).

2.                     Minimum Lot Width
Required lot widths in the R-2 district are 76 feet for interior lots and 82 feet for corner lots. Proposed interior lots are 47 feet 6 inches wide, and proposed corner lots range from 49 feet (Lusterleaf Drive) to 56 feet (Wolfe Road). The waiver allows the project to achieve the permitted unit count.

3.                     Maximum Lot Coverage
Maximum allowed lot coverage for two-story dwellings is 40%. Proposed coverage varies from 42% to 50%, averaging 48%. When factoring in the private street, overall lot coverage is 40%, consistent with SMC Table 19.32.020.

4.                     Minimum Front Yard Setback
A minimum 20-foot front setback is required. The project proposes a five-foot setback for entry porches and ten feet for living areas along the private street (SMC Section 19.34.030).

5.                     Minimum Reducible Front Yard Setback
The minimum reducible front yard setback is nine feet. The project proposes two feet for entry porches and five feet for living areas along Lusterleaf Drive. The Wolfe Road frontage exceeds the reducible setback (SMC Section 19.34.030).

6.                     Minimum Total Side Yard Setback
A total of ten feet is required. The project proposes eight feet in total but meets the minimum required four-foot side setback on each side (SMC Section 19.34.030).

7.                     Minimum Second Floor Front Yard Setback
A 25-foot second-floor front setback is required. The project proposes ten feet along the private street (SMC Section 19.34.030).

8.                     Minimum Second Floor Side Yard Setback
The minimum second-floor side setback is seven feet. The project proposes four feet between the new homes (SMC Section 19.34.030).

9.                     Minimum Second Floor Combined Side Yard Setback
A combined 16-foot second-floor side setback is required. The project proposes eight feet (SMC Section 19.34.030).

10.                     Minimum Second Floor Rear Yard Setback
The minimum setback is 20 feet. The project proposes 15 feet facing neighboring homes and includes high-sill windows with minimum sill heights of five feet (SMC Section 19.34.030).

11.                     Minimum Mechanical Equipment Setback
Mechanical equipment exceeding 18 inches in height must meet minimum side and rear setbacks. The proposed AC condensers do not meet the required ten-foot rear setback (SMC Section 19.48.100).

12.                     Maximum Rear Yard Encroachment
One-story elements may encroach up to 25% into the required rear yard. Proposed encroachments range from 27% to 32% (SMC Section 19.48.050).

13.                     Minimum Usable Open Space
A minimum of 500 square feet of usable open space is required per unit. Proposed areas range from 285 to 391 square feet (SMC Section 19.37.040).

14.                     Minimum Driveway Depth
Driveways in front of a two-car garage must be 17 feet wide and 20 feet deep. Proposed driveways are 17 feet wide and 18 feet deep. The 18-foot depth complies with minimum parking space dimensions (8 feet 6 inches by 18 feet) per SMC 19.46.120(b)(1)(A), and the private street has no through-traffic (SMC Figure 19.46.050).

The applicant’s justification materials identify specific site constraints that limit the ability to comply with the standards listed above, warranting the requested waivers. To meet density requirements and maintain adequate site circulation, staff find the requests to be justified (see Attachment 8). Setback waivers are also common for residential development under the Density Bonus Law.

Staff further find that granting the waivers would be reasonable and would not result in negative impacts. The applicant has incorporated privacy-reducing measures, including limiting second-story windows facing neighboring properties and providing perimeter screening trees.

Traffic

Although a traffic study was not required, the applicant voluntarily submitted a report prepared by Hexagon Transportation Consultants, Inc. to address neighborhood concerns regarding traffic and safety impacts on surrounding streets (Attachment 9). The study evaluated operational conditions at key intersections near the project site during weekday commute peak hours and midday school-related peak periods. It also analyzed vehicle queuing, reviewed collision history at nearby intersections and roadway segments, assessed pedestrian access within the project site, and summarized planned Safe Routes to School (SRTS) improvements in the surrounding area.

The study concluded that the proposed project would not result in adverse impacts to intersection levels of service or roadway safety. The proposed sidewalk along the private street, along with off-site improvements, is expected to enhance pedestrian connectivity within the neighborhood.

In addition, planned SRTS improvements serving Braly Elementary School will further improve pedestrian access to the campus. Enhancements at the Gail Avenue and Gladiola Drive intersection, including construction of a new curb ramp on the west side, curb extension and directional curb ramps at the northeast corner, and relocation of the existing rectangular rapid-flashing beacon (RRFB), are currently underway and scheduled for completion by Summer 2026.

Landscaping and Tree Preservation

SMC Table 19.37.040 requires a minimum of 20 percent total site landscaping and at least 850 square feet of landscaping per unit. The project exceeds both requirements by providing 38 percent total landscaping and approximately 1,150 square feet of landscaping per unit.

 

An Arborist Report was prepared for the project and identified 17 trees for removal. Twelve of these trees qualify as protected trees under SMC Section 19.94.030, which defines protected trees with trunk circumferences of at least 38 inches measured 4.5 feet above grade. The applicant proposes removing all trees due to poor health and conflicts with building placement and site improvements.

 

Planning staff conducted a site walk with the applicant to verify the proposed removals and determined that the removals are reasonable given conflicts with the locations of homes, infrastructure, and other required improvements. In accordance with the City’s Tree Replacement Standards, all protected trees must be replaced. The applicant proposes planting 27 new 24-inch box trees and eight 36-inch box trees, which meets the City’s replacement requirements.

 

Noise

The General Plan’s Safety and Noise Element establish standards for acceptable interior and exterior noise levels for residential uses. The applicant’s acoustical consultant prepared a noise study, which found that noise levels along the Wolfe Road frontage are approximately 74 Ldn, which exceeds the maximum acceptable exterior level of 60 Ldn. Traffic noise from Wolfe Road is the primary source.

Sunnyvale Municipal Code (SMC) Section 19.42.032 requires that operational noise not exceeds 60 dBA during nighttime hours or 70 dBA during daytime hours at the primary usable open space of residential developments located along major transportation corridors. To address these requirements, the noise study recommends incorporating noise reduction measures for homes closest to South Wolfe Road to meet both indoor and outdoor noise standards.

 

To achieve acceptable exterior noise levels, up to 60 Ldn, the study recommends installing an eight-foot-tall solid fence along the Wolfe Road frontage and six-foot fences in other yard areas.

 

As conditioned, the project meets the requirements of the General Plan’s Safety and Noise Element and the City’s noise ordinance.

 

Vesting Tentative Map

The Vesting Tentative Map calls for subdivision of the existing lots into eight single family lots and a common parcel. A Homeowners Association (HOA) will ensure ongoing maintenance of common areas such as public pedestrian access, private utilities, and public utilities.

 

Off Site Improvements and Stormwater Management

The project includes installation of new curb, gutter, six-foot-wide sidewalks, driveway approaches, a pedestrian ramp across Lusterleaf Drive, and slurry seal along the street frontage. The applicant will also upgrade the water, sewer, storm drain, and dry utility systems in accordance with the Sunnyvale Municipal Code.

 

Effective July 1, 2023, the Regional Water Quality Control Board updated stormwater regulations that require treatment of impervious surfaces created or replaced within the public right of way as part of the project, including new sidewalks and driveway approaches. The applicant has coordinated with Department of Public Works staff to ensure that the proposed stormwater management plan complies with these requirements.

 

Fiscal Impact

The project is subject to payment of a park in-lieu fee and transportation impact fee. School impact fees must also be paid to the Sunnyvale School District and Fremont Union High School District. Other standard fees and taxes apply.

 

Public Contact

Public contact was made by posting the Planning Commission meeting agenda on the City's official-notice bulletin board at City Hall and posting in the Sunnyvale Sun. In addition, the agenda and this report are available at the City Hall reception desk located on the first floor of City Hall at 456 W. Olive Avenue (during normal business hours), and on the City's website.

 

386 notices were sent to surrounding property owners and residents adjacent to the subject site in addition to standard noticing practices, including advertisement in the Sunnyvale Sun Newspaper and on-site posting. No letters or calls were received from the public by staff.

 

Neighborhood Outreach Meeting

The applicant held a community outreach meeting on May 20, 2026, and notified property owners and residents within 300 feet of the site. The meeting was held virtually, and three community members participated. Most attendees expressed support for the project. Questions were raised regarding the construction timeframe, off street parking, proposed screening trees, and construction truck routes. One participant also suggested adding a new stop sign at the intersection of Lusterleaf Drive and Gladiola Drive.

 

The Traffic Division confirmed that the existing no stopping zone along Lusterleaf Drive and the on-street parking spaces along South Wolfe Road will remain unchanged. A new stop sign at the Lusterleaf and Gladiola intersection will not be included as part of the current project. Traffic staff can reevaluate the intersection after construction is completed and once the new homes are occupied, when more accurate traffic data can be collected. A construction management plan will be required for the project to address construction truck routes and parking.

 

 Planning Commission Study Session

At its study session on June 8, 2026, the Planning Commission reviewed the project and provided the following comments and questions:

                     Concerns regarding the requested waiver from stormwater treatment requirements for impervious surfaces within the public right of way.

                     Confirmation of the proposed number of lots.

                     Requests for clarification on the location and design of the pedestrian connection between Lusterleaf Drive and Wolfe Road.

                     Questions about potential ADA accessibility limitations, including whether the homes are wheelchair accessible and whether the private street could support accessible access.

                     Inquiry about why the sidewalk along Lusterleaf Drive does not extend around the cul de sac.

                     Suggestion to include signage identifying the pedestrian access.

                     Request to clarify the location of second floor high sill windows.

                     Question about utilizing State Density Bonus Law without adding additional units.

 

The applicant has worked with Public Works staff to address the requirement for onsite treatment of new or replaced public right-of-way impervious area and therefore, a waiver is no longer required.

 

Building staff also confirmed that detached single-family homes, including their private streets, are exempt from accessibility requirements under the California Residential Code. The proposed pedestrian access was added based on City Council’s recommendation to improve neighborhood connectivity. Due to site constraints, the walkway is located along the southern side of the private driveway. A potential bicycle connection was also considered, but the Transportation and Traffic Division advised against it due to significant safety concerns, particularly the need for northbound bicyclists on South Wolfe Road to cross four lanes of traffic without a protected crossing.

 

High sill second floor windows are proposed on façades facing existing neighboring properties to minimize privacy impacts. The applicant proposes one additional unit through State Density Bonus Law, resulting in eight homes where seven are the minimum allowed. Overall, Planning Commissioners were supportive of the project and noted the thoughtful design measures to reduce impacts on neighboring properties.

 

Two members of the public provided oral comments. Their questions and concerns focused on dust control during demolition and construction, proposed setbacks, and solar access. One speaker also recommended installing a stop sign at Lusterleaf Drive and Gladiola Drive and implementing permit parking along Lusterleaf Drive.

 

The project will be required to implement the Bay Area Air Quality Management District’s (BAAQMD) standard basic construction mitigation measures to minimize air quality impacts during construction. A new stop sign and parking permit are not included in the project scope, but both may be evaluated by the Traffic Division after construction is completed. For permit parking, the neighborhood may submit a petition once the homes are occupied. The City would then remove existing parking restrictions, conduct a parking study, and determine whether a residential permit parking program is appropriate.

 

The project meets the required first floor rear yard setback and requests a waiver only for the second-floor rear yard setback requirement. The project complies with the City’s solar access standard, which limits shading on neighboring structures to a maximum of 10 percent.

 

ALTERNATIVES

1.                     Adopt the addendum to the previously adopted Negative Declaration and make the findings in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15164 in Attachment 3 and approve the Special Development Permit and Tentative Map with the Recommended Findings in Attachment 3 and subject to the Recommended Conditions of Approval in Attachment 4.

2.                     Adopt the addendum to the previously adopted Negative Declaration and make the findings in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15164 as noted in Attachment 3 and approve the Special Development Permit and Tentative Map with the Recommended Findings in Attachment 3 and subject to the Conditions of Approval in Attachment 4 with modifications.

3.                     Do not make the required findings and direct staff where changes should be made.

 

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

Recommendation

Alternative 1: Adopt the addendum to the previously adopted Negative Declaration and make the findings in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15164 in Attachment 3 and approve the Special Development Permit and Tentative Map with the Recommended Findings in Attachment 3 and subject to the Recommended Conditions of Approval in Attachment 4.

 

JUSTIFICATION FOR RECOMMENDATION

The proposed projects further the goals and objectives of the General Plan by providing eight new single-family residences. The project would also add to the City’s affordable housing stock by reserving one unit for moderate income households. The project would enhance the existing condition of the site and be consistent with the character of neighboring properties. The project also includes on and off-site improvements, including sidewalk improvements. The project provides adequate parking onsite. The project also comply with applicable Single-Family Home Design Techniques by incorporating high-quality colors and materials and appropriate massing.

 

Levine Act

LEVINE ACT

The Levine Act (Gov. Code Section 84308) prohibits city officials from participating in certain decisions regarding licenses, permits, and other entitlements for use if the official has received a campaign contribution of more than $500 from a party, participant, or agent of a party or participant in the previous 12 months. The Levine Act is intended to prevent financial influence on decisions that affect specific, identifiable persons or participants. For more information see the Fair Political Practices Commission website: www.fppc.ca.gov/learn/pay-to-play-limits-and-prohibitions.html

 

An “X” in the checklist below indicates that the action being considered falls under a Levine Act category or exemption:

 

SUBJECT TO THE LEVINE ACT

_x__ Land development entitlements

___ Other permit, license, or entitlement for use

___ Contract or franchise

 

EXEMPT FROM THE LEVINE ACT

___ Competitively bid contract*

___ Labor or personal employment contract

___ Contract under $50,000 or non-fiscal

___ Contract between public agencies

___ General policy and legislative actions

 

* "Competitively bid" means a contract that must be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

 

Staff

Prepared by: Aastha Vashist, Principal Planner

Approved by: Shaunn Mendrin, Planning Officer

 

ATTACHMENTS

 

1.                     Noticing and Vicinity Map

2.                     Project Data Table

3.                     Recommended Findings

4.                     Recommended Conditions of Approval

5.                     Architectural and Site Plans

6.                     Project Description Letter

7.                     Addendum to Negative Declaration Prepared by DJP

8.                     State Density Bonus Justification Letter by Applicant

9.                     Traffic Study Prepared by Hexagon Transportation Consultants, Inc.