REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
File #: 2017-7556
Location: 801-819 Allison Way (APNs: 323-03-023 through 323-03-026 and APNs: 323-04-034 through 323-04-036), 1315-1381 Lennox Way (APNs: 323-03-027 through 323-03-038), 804-816 Lennox Court (APNs:323-03-039 through 323-03-042), 801-814 Blanchard Way (APNs:323-03-043 through 323-03-045 and APNs: 323-04-025 through 323-04-027), and 801-814 Beaverton Court (APNs:323-04-028 through 323-04-033).
Zoning: R-1
Proposed Project: Introduction of Ordinance to REZONE 35 contiguous single family home lots from R-1 (Low Density Residential) to R-1/S (Low Density Residential/Single-Story)
Applicant / Owner: Tom Verbure (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: A cohesive residential neighborhood block consisting of 35 single story homes.
Surrounding Land Uses
North: Single family homes across West Fremont Avenue
South: Single family homes
East: Single family homes
West: Single family homes, a child care center and a religious institute
Issues: Preservation of a single-family neighborhood of predominantly single-story Eichler homes.
Staff Recommendation: Planning Commission recommend to City Council: find the project exempt from CEQA; and introduce an ordinance to rezone 35 contiguous single family home lots.
BACKGROUND
The application was signed by 28 property owners (80 percent) in the 35-lot proje...
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