REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
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Proposed Project: Related Actions on related applications on five parcels, commonly referred to as Butcher's Corner, totaling 5.49 acres at El Camino Real/ Wolfe Road/Fremont Avenue:
CEQA: Adopt a Resolution to Certify the Environmental Impact Report, adopt a Statement of Overriding Considerations and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
HERITAGE RESOURCE DESIGNATION: Consideration Heritage Resource designation for six trees on the former Butcher Property (871 E. 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
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
SUMMARY OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
The Environmental Impact Report (EIR), Rezoning, Special Development Permit and Vesting Tentative Map project were considered by the Planning Commission on November 28, 2016 (see Attachment 1, Report to Planning Commission). A total of 41 members of the public spoke on the item, with 14 in support and 26 in opposition. Those in support primarily cited benefits related to the additional housing, public improvements associated with the project, and the applicant's $1,000,000 voluntary contribution to the City's affordable housing program. Residents who spoke in opposition expressed concerns regarding adequacy of the EIR with respect to traffic, school o...
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