REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
File #: 2016-7753
Proposed Project: Introduction of Ordinance to REZONE 29 contiguous single family home lots from R-0 (Low Density Residential) to R-0/S (Low Density Residential/Single-Story)
Location: 1457-1493 Firebird Way (APNs: 309-14-035 through 309-14-044 and 309-27-050 through 309-27-055), 1459-1495 Flamingo Way (309-14-045 through 309-14-047 and 309-27-044 through 309-27-049) and 677-691 Dunholme Way (APNs: 309-14-048 through 309-14-051).
Zoning: R-0
Applicant / Owner: Susann Luschas (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: Aastha Vashist, (408) 730-7458, avashist@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
General Plan: Residential Low Density
Existing Site Conditions: Two cohesive residential neighborhood blocks consisting of 29 contiguous lots with predominately single-story Eichler homes.
Surrounding Land Uses
North: Single family homes
South: Single family homes across Dunholme Way
West: Single family homes across Sunnyvale East Channel
East: Single family homes across Flamingo Way
Issues: Preservation of a single-family neighborhood of single-story homes.
Staff Recommendation: Planning Commission recommend to City Council: find the project exempt from CEQA; and introduce an ordinance to rezone 29 contiguous single family home lots.
BACKGROUND
The application has been submitted by 20 property owners (68.9 percent) in the 29-lot project area. As indicated on the vicinity and noticing map (Attachment 2), the project area consists...
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