REPORT TO THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
Title
File #: 2016-7248
Location: 835 Dartshire Way (APN: 309-12-029)
Applicant / Owner: Ying Wang and Hongliang Yi
Proposed Project:
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP to allow subdivision of an existing 14,863 square foot lot into two lots - 7,299 square feet (Lot 1) and 7,564 square feet (Lot 2).
Reason for Permit: A Tentative Parcel Map is required for all subdivisions that create less than five lots.
Environmental Review: Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines Section 15315 (Class 15, Minor Land Divisions)
Project Planner: George Schroeder, (408) 730-7443, gschroeder@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Recommendation: Approve with conditions
Report
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Description of Proposed Project
The applicant proposes to subdivide an existing 14,863 square foot single-family residential lot in two (Lot 1 - 7,299 square feet and Lot 2 - 7,564 square feet). The property is located in the R-0 (Low Density Residential) zoning district. See Attachment 5 for the applicant's project description letter. The project site is currently developed with a two-story single-family home with driveway access from Dartshire Way. Lot 1 would consist of the existing home (with modifications) and Lot 2 would be developed at a later time with a separate permit for a future single-family home. No common area is proposed between the two lots. A Tentative Parcel Map is required for the subdivision, per Title 18 of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code.
Background
In April 2016, the City approved a Design Review permit (file no. 2016-7169) for the applicant to demolish portions of the first and second floor and build a new garage with a small first floor living area addition. The project also included interior remodeling and new windows to the existing home. The applicant worked with the neighbors in the area to mitigate privacy impacts for the new second floor windows. The intent of the Design Review is to...
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