REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
File #: 2014-7770
Location: 845 Maria Lane (APNs: 211-50-025)
Zoning: R-3
Proposed Project: Related applications on a 0.24-acre site:
DESIGN REVIEW: to allow 5 residential townhouse-style condominium units.
VARIANCE: to allow Useable Open Space in the required front yard.
TENTATIVE MAP: for 5 condominiums on one common lot (to be heard at a subsequent Zoning Administrator public hearing).
Applicant / Owner: HRH Architects / 10 Barneson LLC
Environmental Review: Categorical Exemption Class 3
Project Planner: Margaret Netto, Planner (408) 730-7628, mnetto@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
General Plan: Medium Density Residential
Existing Site Conditions: Existing single-family home
Surrounding Land Uses
North: Townhomes (attached)
South: Single family homes
East: Townhomes (attached)
West: Townhomes (detached)
Issues: Open Space
Staff Recommendation: Approve with conditions
BACKGROUND
Description of Proposed Project
The project includes full demolition of the existing single-family home. The proposed project includes construction of 5 three-story, townhouse-style condominium units. The project includes the following applications:
* Design Review Permit
A Design Review by the Planning Commission is required for any residential project over 3 units. The purpose of the design review process is to improve the design quality of developments, and enhance and protect existing neighborhoods.
* Tentative Map
Due to a noticing error, the Tentative Map will be heard at a subsequent public hearing by the Zoning Administrator. The Tentative Map is required for the creation of 5 condominium (air space) units and one common lot. The Tentative Map shows the location of the proposed lot lines, public and private street/driveway and other improvements (see Attachment 6 for Conditions of Approval that will be heard at a subsequent public hearing).
* Variance
The variance request...
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