REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Proposed Project: Introduction of Ordinance to REZONE 28 contiguous single family home lots from R-1 (Low Density Residential) to R-1/S (Low Density Residential/Single-Story)
File #: 2016-7431
Location: 662-678 Vanderbilt Drive (Assessor Parcel Numbers 202-06-026 through 202-06-030), 1202-1204 Sesame Drive (202-08-003 through 202-08-006), 1218-1234 Sesame Court (202-08-001, 202-08-002 and 202-06-043 through 202-06-048) and 661-677 Winggate Drive (202-06-034 through 202-06-042)
Zoning: R-1
Applicant / Owner: Baerbel Schumacher (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 28 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 Vanderbilt Drive
South: Utility yard and church
East: Fremont High School
West: Single family homes
Issues: Preservation of a single-family neighborhood of predominantly single-story Eichler homes.
Staff Recommendation: Planning Commission recommend to City Council: find the project exempt from CEQA, introduce an ordinance and approve the rezoning.
BACKGROUND
The application has been submitted by 25 property owners (89 percent) in the 28-lot project area. As indicated on the vicinity and noticing map (Attachment 2), the...
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