REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Proposed Project: Related applications on a 0.72-acre site (two lots):
SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT to demolish existing structures and construct 24 condominium dwelling units within two, four-story buildings. Project utilizes State Density Bonus Law waivers to deviate from side-yard setbacks and useable open space requirements.
TENTATIVE MAP to merge two lots and create 24 condominiums.
Location: 210 & 214 Ahwanee Ave. (APNs: 204-03-002, 204-03-003)
File #: 2018-7006
Zoning: R-4/PD (High Density Residential/Planned Development)
Applicant / Owner: Tapti LLC (applicant and owner)
Environmental Review: The project is consistent with the Land Use and Transportation Element (LUTE) of the City's General Plan and no additional environmental review is required pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15183 and Public Resources Code Section 21083.
Project Planner: Shetal Divatia, 408-730-7637, sdivatia@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
General Plan: High Density Residential
Existing Site Conditions: Two lots; one lot with a vacant auto repair building and second lot has a single-family home with accessory structures.
Surrounding Land Uses
North: Freeway 101 (across Ahwanee Avenue)
South: Single-family homes
East: Multi-family residential (apartment complex)
West: Self-storage facility
Issues: Impact on residential neighbors
Staff Recommendation: Alternative 1: Make the required Findings to approve the CEQA determination that the project is consistent with the Land Use and Transportation Element (LUTE) of the City's General Plan and no additional environmental review is required as noted in the checklist in Attachment 5, and Approve the Special Development Permit and Vesting Tentative Map subject to the findings in Attachment 3 and recommended conditions of approval in Attachment 4.
BACKGROUND
Description of Proposed Project
The 0.72-acre project site, in the R-4/PD zoning district, consists of two existing parce...
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