REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Proposed Project: Forward Recommendations on related applications on five parcels totaling 5.49 acres at El Camino Real/Wolfe Road/Fremont Avenue:
REZONE: Introduction of an Ordinance to rezone one parcel from C-1/ECR to R-3/ECR,
SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT: To allow 138 residential units (39 townhomes and 99 flats) and 6,934 square feet of retail/office use with surface and underground parking,
VESTING TENTATIVE MAP: To create 40 lots and one common lot, which includes 39 townhome lots and one lot for condominium purposes (99 residential condominiums and one commercial condominium), and
CEQA: Adopt a Resolution to Certify the Environmental Impact Report, adopt a Statement of Overriding Considerations and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
File #: 2014-7373
Location: 871 and 895 E. Fremont Ave. (APNs: 211-25-011, 211-25-033, 211-25-034, 211-25-038 and 211-25-039)
Zoning: R-3/ECR and C-1/ECR
Applicant / Owner: De Anza Properties
Environmental Review: Environmental Impact Report
Project Planner: Noren Caliva-Lepe, (408) 730-7659, ncaliva-lepe@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
General Plan: Residential High Density (27-45 units per acre)
Existing Site Conditions: Former orchard containing two homes; and an existing medical office building
Surrounding Land Uses
North: Multi-family residential and commercial uses
South: Multi-family residential and commercial uses
East: City-owned landscaped parcel and commercial uses
West: Multi-family residential
Issues: Environmental impacts, neighborhood compatibility, aesthetics, trees
Staff Recommendation: Recommend to City Council to Certify the Environmental Impact Report, Make the Findings Required by CEQA and Adopt the Statement of Overriding Considerations and Mitigation Monitoring Program; Introduce an Ordinance to Rezone 895 E. Fremont Avenue to R-3/ECR; and Approve Special Development Permit and Vesting Tentative Map with conditions.
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