REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Proposed Project: Introduction of Ordinance to REZONE 28 contiguous single family home lots from R-1 (Low Density Residential) to R-1/S (Low Density Residential/Single-Story)
File #: 2016-7431
Location: 662-678 Vanderbilt Drive (Assessor Parcel Numbers 202-06-026 through 202-06-030), 1202-1204 Sesame Drive (202-08-003 through 202-08-006), 1218-1234 Sesame Court (202-08-001, 202-08-002 and 202-06-043 through 202-06-048) and 661-677 Winggate Drive (202-06-034 through 202-06-042)
Zoning: R-1
Applicant / Owner: Baerbel Schumacher (plus multiple owners)
Environmental Review: The Ordinance being considered is categorically exempt from review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15305 (minor alteration in land use) and Section 15061(b)(3) (the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the action may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA).
Project Planner: Gerri Caruso (408) 730-7591, gcaruso@sunnyvale.ca.gov
SUMMARY OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
On September 12, 2016, the Planning Commission considered this request from several property owners to rezone 28 single-family properties to the R-1/S zoning designation to limit homes in the area to single story. The rezoning would only affect the 28 homes included in the application area, and would prohibit future additions resulting in two stories.
Four individuals spoke in favor of the rezone, including two property owners in the affected area. Five people spoke against the rezoning raising issues that it limits the potential use of properties, reduces property values, and is undesirable for future buyers. Some residents also voiced concerns over the City's process for reviewing rezoning requests for the Single-Story Combing District; these speakers suggested changes to the process.
The Planni...
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