REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
File #: 2015-7259
Location: 423 E. Maude Ave. (APN: 204-21-006)
Zoning: R-3 (Medium Density Residential)
Proposed Project: Related applications on a 0.59-acre site:
DESIGN REVIEW to allow 11 townhouse units;
VESTING TENTATIVE MAP to subdivide one lot into 11 lots plus one common lot, and
VARIANCE to allow an average front yard setback along Maude Ave. of 18 feet 10 inches, where 20 feet average is required.
Applicant / Owners: Classic Communities / Robert Alonso 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 Medium Density
Zoning: R-3 (Residential Medium Density)
Existing Site Conditions: Eight multi-family residential units
Surrounding Land Uses
North: Single-family homes (R-0, Low Density Residential)
South: Multi-family residential (R-3)
East: Religious institution (P-F, Public Facilities)
West: Multi-family residential (R-3)
Issues: Average front yard setback
Staff Recommendation: Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and approve the Design Review, Vesting Tentative Map, and Variance, 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 full demolition of the existing eight multi-family units and construction of 11 three-story townhomes within two buildings. The project includes the following applications.
* Design Review
A Design Review is required for site and architectural review for multi-family residential projects with 3 to 50 units within the R-3 zoning district. The project complies with density requirements. A maximum of 14 units can be considered with the current zoning of the property. General Plan Policy HE-4.3 requires new developments to build to at least 75% of the maximum density, or 11 units mini...
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