REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on a Vesting Tentative Parcel Map for 2302 Calle Del Mundo
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Promote and Enhance Economic, Housing and Transportation Development
BACKGROUND
The applicant is requesting approval of a Vesting Tentative Parcel Map (PLN21-15122) to subdivide the 0.98 acre property at 2302 Calle Del Mundo for a single-lot subdivision to create one residential condominium unit and three commercial condominium units. Per the City Code, consideration and action on a Tentative Parcel Map is a function of the City Council. Planning Commission recommendation is not required for minor subdivisions of four lots or less.
This application follows a recently approved project (PLN2021-14878) of an eight-story residential building with 151 residential units and 5,000 square feet of ground-floor commercial space. The project is located in the Center District of the Tasman East Specific Plan and zoned Transit Neighborhood.
DISCUSSION
The proposed Vesting Tentative Parcel Map would create a single lot subdivision with one residential condominium unit and three commercial condominium units as shown in the attached Vesting Tentative Parcel Map. Tentative Parcel Map applications are reviewed for General Plan and Zoning Code consistency and conformance with the Subdivision Map Act.
The proposed Vesting Tentative Parcel Map was reviewed by the City’s Subdivision Committee and determined complete for review by Council in accordance with Section 17.05.220 of the City Code on October 26, 2021. Staff has confirmed that the proposed subdivision will not result in any inconsistencies with the General Plan and zoning designations for the property, Building Code, or other applicable requirements. Conditions of Approval have been prepared and are provided as Attachment 2. The conditions include a requirement for recordation of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R’s) or equivalent instrument governing the shared use and maintenance of utilities, parking spaces (surface and garage), drive aisles, pedestrian walkways, trash, landscaping, and other related facilities.
Approval of the Tentative Parcel Map would allow the property owner flexibility in financing and/or leasing of the property, thereby supporting their long-term use consistent with the City’s General Plan and the Tasman East Specific Plan.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The project is Categorically exempt per Section 15315, Minor Land Divisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, in that the project involves the subdivision of urbanized land into fewer than five parcels and is served by existing municipal facilities. The project also falls within the scope of the environmental impact report (EIR) for the Tasman East Specific Plan, which was certified by the City Council on November 13, 2018.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no cost to the City other than administrative staff time and expense for the processing of this application typically covered by processing fees paid by the applicant.
COORDINATION
This report has been coordinated with the City Attorney’s Office.
PUBLIC CONTACT
On April 6, 2022, a notice of public hearing was published in The Weekly, a newspaper of general circulation, and on April 8, 2022, notice of this item was posted in three conspicuous locations within 300 feet of the project site and mailed to property owners within 1,000 feet of the project site. At the time of this report, Planning staff has not received public comments regarding the proposed project.
Public contact was made by posting the Council agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email clerk@santaclaraca.gov <mailto:clerk@santaclaraca.gov> or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Adopt a resolution to approve the Vesting Tentative Parcel Map to create a single lot subdivision for one residential condominium unit and three commercial condominium units at the property located at 2302 Calle Del Mundo.
Staff
Reviewed by: Andrew Crabtree, Director of Community Development
Approved by: Office of the City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution Approving Tentative Parcel Map
2. Conditions of Tentative Parcel Map Approval
3. Tentative Parcel Map