REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Proposed Project: Related applications on a 1.0-acre site:
SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT: to allow construction of six new two-story single-family homes; and,
VESTING TENTATIVE MAP: to create six single-family lots and one common lot.
Location: 640 Lakehaven Drive (APN: 110-16-040)
File #: PLNG-2023-0138
Zoning: R-0/PD (Low Density Residential/Planned Development)
Applicant / Owner: SDG Architects, INC. (applicant) / GSJ & 2LLC (owner)
Environmental Review: A Class 32 Categorical Exemption relieves this project from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) provisions.
Project Planner: Mary Jeyaprakash, (408) 730-7449, mjeyaprakash@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
General Plan: Low Density Residential
Existing Site Conditions: One manager unit, one utility building, and one fire damaged house
Surrounding Land Uses
North: One-story single-family residences across Lakehaven Drive
South: One-story single-family residences across U.S. Highway 101
East: One-story single-family residences
West: Two-story townhomes across bicycle/pedestrian bridge
Issues: Neighborhood Compatibility
Staff Recommendation: Approve the Special Development Permit and Vesting Tentative Map with the Recommended Findings in Attachment 3 and Recommended Conditions of Approval in Attachment 4.
BACKGROUND
Description of Proposed Project
The proposed project includes the redevelopment of a 1-acre site into six detached two-story single-family homes with a private driveway. The project also includes off-site improvements, including a new sidewalk, curb and gutter.
A Special Development Permit (SDP) is required for projects within the PD Combining District for site and architectural review. A Vesting Tentative Map (VTM) is required prior to a Final Map for the creation of six single-family lots and one common lot. The findings required in order to grant an SDP and VTM are discussed in Attachment 3.
See Attachment 1 for a map of the vicinity...
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