REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Proposed Project:
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP to subdivide one lot into two lots;
USE PERMIT to allow reduced lot area and lot width for a small lot subdivision; and
DESIGN REVIEW to construct two single-family homes on each lot with floor area ratio (FAR) of approximately 55%.
Location: 718 East Homestead Road (APN: 309-46-053)
File #: 2017-7950
Zoning: R-2
Applicant / Owner: Shawn Ghandchi (applicant) / 12561 Paseo Cerro Group (owner)
Environmental Review: Class 3 Categorical Exemption relieves this project from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Section 15303(a)).
Project Planner: Noren Caliva-Lepe, (408) 730-7659, ncaliva-lepe@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
General Plan: Low Medium Density Residential
Existing Site Conditions: Vacant
Surrounding Land Uses
North: Single-family residential
South: Child care center and City of Cupertino across Homestead Rd.
East: Pedestrian path and multi-family residential
West: Single-family residential
Issues: Neighborhood compatibility
Staff Recommendation: Alternative 1: Approve the Tentative Parcel Map, Use Permit and Design Review subject to findings in Attachment 3 and recommended conditions of approval in Attachment 4.
BACKGROUND
Description of Proposed Project
The applicant proposes to subdivide an existing 8,792 square foot vacant lot into two lots. The project also includes construction of two single-family homes. Each home will be two-stories, with a floor area of 2,421 square feet (2,020 square feet living area and 401 square foot garage) and 55% floor area ratio (FAR).
A Tentative Parcel Map is required for subdividing a parcel into four or fewer lots. A Use Permit is required to consider reduced lot area and width for a small lot subdivision. Design Review is required to evaluate compliance with the City's development standards and Single Family Home Design Techniques and to exceed 45% FAR.
See Attachment 1 for a map of the vici...
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