REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
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Proposed Project: Related applications on an 8.8-acre site:
SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT: To construct 58 single-family homes, including requests to deviate from setback and FAR requirements/standards.
TENTATIVE MAP: To subdivide one parcel into 61 lots including 58 single family lots, a private street, a remainder common lot, and lot for a 2-acre public park.
Location: 1142 Dahlia Court (commonly referred to as the Corn Palace) - bound by Dahlia Drive, Toyon Avenue, Lily Avenue and Lawrence Expressway.
(APN: 213-12-001)
File #: 2017-7451
Zoning: R-1.5/PD
Applicant / Owner: Trumark Homes/Francia Family Living Trust, Gabriel Francia, Trustee (applicant /owner)
Environmental Review: Adopt a resolution to make findings required by CEQA, certify the Environmental Impact Report (EIR), and adopt a Statement of Overriding Considerations and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
Project Planner: Sh?tal Divatia, (408) 730-7637, sdivatia@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
Existing Site Conditions: Vacant land, a vacated produce stand and associated parking, three dwelling units and three outbuildings.
Surrounding Land Uses
North: Single family homes across Dahlia Drive and Dahlia Court
South: Single family homes across Lily Avenue
East: Single family homes across Lawrence Expressway in the City of Santa Clara
West: Single family homes across Toyon Avenue
Issues: Loss of a potential Heritage Resource (family-owned farmland), traffic, Floor Area Ratio (house size), setbacks, and potential construction noise.
Staff Recommendation:
a. Adopt a Resolution to Certify the Environmental Impact Report;
b. Make the Findings required by the California Environmental Quality Act; and,
c. Adopt the Statement of Overriding Consideration and Mitigation Monitoring Report Program.
d. Make the Findings for the Special Development Permit, and Vesting Map, and;
e. Deny the requested deviations for reduced setbacks and Floor Area Rat...
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