REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Proposed Project: Introduce an 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).
File #: 2016-7753
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).
Report
Project Planner: Aastha Vashist, (408) 730-7458, avashist@sunnyvale.ca.gov
SUMMARY OF COMMISSION ACTION
On March 13, 2017, the Planning Commission considered this request to rezone 29 contiguous lots from R-0 to the R-0/S zoning designation to limit homes in that area to single stories. The rezoning would only affect the 29 properties included in the application area, and would prohibit future two-story homes and additions in the rezone area.
The proposed rezoning area includes 28 one-story Eichler homes and one non-Eichler one story home. The proposed rezoning area is located adjacent to two other recently adopted Single Story Combining Districts (project number 2015-8091 and 2016-7467).
The Planning Commission voted 4-3 to recommend the City Council to deny the rezone. Three of the Planning Commissioners expressed concerns about making the public interest findings. Two of the Planning Commissioners also expressed concerns that a...
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