REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
File #: 2014-7423
Location: 1071 Noriega Ave. (APNs: 161-37-017, 161-37-018)
Proposed Project: Related applications on a 0.48-acre site:
REZONE: Introduction of an Ordinance to rezone the site from R-3 (Medium Density Residential) to R-3/PD (Medium Density Residential/Planned Development);
SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT: for 10 residential townhome units; and
VESTING TENTATIVE MAP: to subdivide two lots into 10 lots plus a common lot.
Applicant / Owner: Classic Communities (applicant) / Classic 1071 Noriega LP (owner)
Environmental Review: Mitigated Negative Declaration
Project Planner: Rosemarie Zulueta, (408) 730-7437, rzulueta@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
General Plan: Residential Medium Density
Existing Zoning: R-3 (Medium Density Residential)
Existing Site Conditions: Multi-family Residential (11 apartment units)
Surrounding Land Uses
North: Multi-family Residential (medium density)
South: Multi-family Residential (medium density)
East: Single-family Residential (low medium density)
West: Single-family Residential (low density)
Issues: Usable open space and setbacks
Staff Recommendation: Alternative 1: Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration; introduce the ordinance in Attachment 8 to Rezone 1071 Noriega Ave. (APNs: 161-37-017 and 161-37-018) from R-3 to R-3/PD; and approve the Special Development Permit for 10 residential townhome units and Vesting Tentative Map to subdivide two lots into 10 lots plus a common lot based on the findings in Attachment 3 and with the recommended conditions of approval in Attachment 4.
BACKGROUND
Description of Proposed Project
The project includes the demolition of apartment buildings and construction of 10 townhomes with site improvements. The new units will be grouped into three three-story buildings; one building comprising six townhome units and two buildings comprising two units each (duets). The project includes the following applica...
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