REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Proposed Project:
Special Development Permit: to allow for a Large Family Child Care home (LFCCH) in a townhome community that is not located within 300 feet of another LFCCH.
Location: 1694 Belleville Way (APN: 320-01-055)
File #: 2017-7388
Zoning: Low Medium Residential (R-2) with Planned Development Combining District (PD)
Applicant / Owner: Deepa's Daycare (applicant) / Deepa Darshaukumar (owner)
Environmental Review: A statutory exemption relieves this project from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15274 (Large Family Day Care Homes).
Project Planner: Cindy Hom, (408) 730-7411, chom@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
General Plan:
Existing Site Conditions: Townhome residence
Surrounding Land Uses
North: Single family residential homes
South: Homestead Road and residential homes
East: State Route 85 and Cupertino Middle School
West: Belleville Way and Brookside Oak Apartments
Issues: Compatibility of use with neighborhood, traffic, parking and noise
Staff Recommendation: Approve with the recommended Conditions of Approval in Attachment 4.
BACKGROUND
Description of Proposed Project
The application is for a Special Development Permit to operate a proposed large family child care home (LFCC) in one townhouse unit within a 12-unit townhome development. A large family child care home is defined as a facility that provides care and supervision for 9 to 14 children, including children under the age of 10 years who reside at the home, as defined by Health & Safety Code Section 1596.78(b). The application is submitted pursuant to Sunnyvale Municipal Code Section 19.58.060 which requires a Special Development Permit to allow a large family child care home in a multi-family dwelling with Planning Commission approval.
See Attachment 1 for a map of the vicinity and mailing area for notices and Attachment 2 for the Project Data Table.
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