REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Proposed Project: Related actions on a 0.34 acre site on Old San Francisco Road
REZONE from R-0 to R-3/PD,
SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT for the construction of six three-story attached townhouse units, and
VESTING TENTATIVE MAP to subdivide two lots into six townhouse lots and one common lot.
File #: 2015-8059
Location: 669-673 Old San Francisco Road (APNs: 209-17-050 & 051)
Zoning: R-0 (Low Density Residential)
Applicant / Owner: Innovative Concepts / George Nejat
Environmental Review: Mitigated Negative Declaration
Report
Project Planner: Ryan Kuchenig, (408) 730-7431, rkuchenig@sunnyvale.ca.gov
SUMMARY OF COMMISSION ACTION
The proposed project was considered by the Planning Commission on March 13, 2017. Two members of the public who resided in the neighboring Pebble Creek Condos spoke in opposition to the project citing concerns with the proposed rezoning and increased density that would result from the project. Additional concerns noted the potential visual impact of the new development to the neighboring condominiums as well possible spill-over parking that may occur. A neighbor stated that the proposed density is incompatible with the adjacent single family homes and condominiums. Air quality and noise concerns were also noted. Certain species trees of larger size were requested to be installed at the rear of the site.
The Planning Commission voted 5-2 to make the findings required by CEQA in Attachment 4, adopt the Negative Declaration; introduce the ordinance in Attachment 9 to Rezone 669 & 673 Old San Francisco Road (APNs: 209-17-050 & 051) from R-0 to R-3/PD; and approve the Special Development Permit and Vesting Tentative Map with modified conditions concerning architectural details, window treatment and placement and selection of native, large species trees. Staff has updated the recommended Conditions of Approval to include these modifications (Attachment 5, Conditions of Approval PS-1c, PS-1d, and BP-9g).
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