REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
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File #: 2016-7234
Location: 657-661 Vanderbilt Drive (APNs 202-07-001 through 202-07-002), 1188-1197 East Vanderbilt Court (202-07-003 through 202-07-008),1190-1199 West Vanderbilt Court (202-07-009 through 202-07-014 ), 1176-1198 Hollenbeck (202-07-015 through 202-07-021), 1156-1168 Regia (202-07-22 through 202-07-028), 1154 -1170 Ribier (202-07-029 through 202-07-036), 662 Torrington (202-07-037) 1153-1193 Sesame (202-07-038 through 202-07-045)
Zoning: R-1
Proposed Project: Introduction of Ordinance to Rezone 45 contiguous single family home lots from R-1 (Low Density Residential) to R-1/S (Low Density Residential/Single-Story)
Applicant / Owner: John Sullivan (plus multiple owners)
Environmental Review: The Ordinance being considered is categorically exempt from review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15305 (minor alteration in land use) and Section 15061(b)(3) (a general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the action may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA).
Project Planner: Gerri Caruso (408) 730-7591, gcaruso@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
General Plan: Residential Low Density
Existing Site Conditions: A cohesive residential neighborhood block consisting of 45 single story homes, one existing two-story home and one approved design review for one new two-story home.
Surrounding Land Uses
North: Single family homes across Torrington Drive
South: Single family homes across Vanderbilt Drive
East: Single family homes across Sesame Drive
West: Single family homes across Hollenbeck Avenue
Issues: Preservation of a single-family neighborhood of predominantly single-story Eichler homes.
Staff Recommendation: Planning Commission recommend to City Council: introduce an ordinance and approve ...
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