REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
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File #: 2017-7565
Location: 1666-1698 Swallow Drive (Assessor Parcel Number 313-41-010 thru 012, 313-41-027 and 028), 1104-1121 Lorne Way (APNs 313-41-013 thru 026), 1103-1111 Homestead Road (APNs 313-41-005 thru 009) and 18771 East Homestead Road (APNs 313-41-070 and 071).
Zoning: R-0 and R-0/PD for 18771 Homestead Road
Proposed Project: REZONE Introduction of Ordinance to REZONE 24 contiguous single family home lots from R-0 (Low Density Residential) to R-0/S (Low Density Residential/Single-Story) and one single family home lot (with 2 assessor parcels) from R-0/PD (Low Density Residential/Planned Development) to R-0/S/PD (Low Density Residential/Single-Story) (25 lots total)
Applicant / Owner: Craig Milito (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: Sh?tal Divatia (408) 730-7637, sdivatia@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
General Plan: Residential Low Density
Existing Site Conditions: A cohesive residential neighborhood block consisting of 25 single story homes.
Surrounding Land Uses
North: Single family homes
South: Office (across Homestead Road in Santa Clara)
East: Single family homes (across Calabazas Creek)
West: Single family homes (across Swallow Drive)
Issues: Preservation of a single-family neighborhood of predominantly single-story Eichler homes, appropriate rezone boundary.
Staff Recommendation: Planning Commission recommend to City Council: find the project exempt from CEQA; and deny the request to introduce an ordina...
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