REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
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File #: 2017-7095
Location: 1103-1129 Royal Ann Court (APNs:202-10-022 through 202-10-035), 1104-1125 North Sage Court (APNs:202-10-011 through 202-10-021), 1104-1136 Hollenbeck avenue (APNs:202-10-038 through 202-10-044), 602-696 West Remington Drive (APNs:202-10-045 through 202-10-063), 611-699 Sheraton Drive (APNs:202-10-002 through 202-10-005, 202-10-036 and 202-10-037), 1115-1123 Smyrna Court (APNs:202-10-006 through 202-10-010) and 1103 Spinosa Drive (APN: 202-10-001).
Zoning: R-1
Proposed Project: Introduce an Ordinance to REZONE 63 contiguous single family home lots from R-1 (Low Density Residential) to R-1/S (Low Density Residential/Single-Story)
Applicant / Owner: Howard Meuller (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: One cohesive residential neighborhood block consisting of 63 contiguous lots with single-story Eichler homes
Surrounding Land Uses
North: Single Family homes across West Remington Drive
South: Single Family homes across Sheraton Drive
East: Single Family homes across Spinosa Drive
West: Single Family homes across Hollenbeck Avenue
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 63 contiguous single family home...
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