REPORT TO COUNCIL
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File #: 2013-8029
Location: 523 E. Homestead Road (APNs: 309-44-003, 309-44-049, 309-44-050)
Proposed Project: Appeals by two Councilmembers of a decision of the Planning Commission to deny a:
SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT: to allow 7 single-family homes, and
VESTING TENTATIVE MAP: to create 7 ownership lots.
Applicant / Owner: S&S Construction, LLC/Louis Mariani Trustee
Environmental Review: Mitigated Negative Declaration
Project Planner: Noren Caliva-Lepe, (408) 730-7659, ncaliva-lepe@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
General Plan: Residential Low Medium Density
Zoning: R-2/PD (Low-Medium Density Residential/Planned Development)
Existing Site Conditions: Five residential units, consisting of one single-family home and two duplexes
Surrounding Land Uses:
North: Single-Family Residential
South: Multi-Family Residential within the City of Cupertino (across Homestead Rd.)
East: Single-Family Residential
West: Duplexes
Issues: Density, Architecture
Planning Commission Decision: Adopted the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Denied the Special Development Permit and Vesting Tentative Map
Staff Recommendation: Approve the appeal and Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Approve the Special Development Permit and Vesting Tentative Map
A Vicinity and Noticing Map for this project is Attachment 1. The Project Data Table is Attachment 2.
Appeal Requests: Two appeal requests were submitted by Mayor Jim Griffith and Councilmember Dave Whittum on June 13, 2014.
Mayor Griffith's appeal letter noted concerns regarding the Planning Commission's application of General Plan goals and policies to the project, such as the BMR requirements and minimum density General Plan Policy HE-4.3 (see letter in Attachment 1).
Councilmember Dave Whittum's appeal letter also expressed concerns regarding Planning Commission's application of the General Plan and due process (see letter in Attachment 2).
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