REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
PUBLIC HEARING: Action on a Vesting Tentative Parcel Map at 4590 Patrick Henry Drive for the Creation of Two Lots
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Promote and Enhance Economic, Housing and Transportation Development
BACKGROUND
The applicant requests approval of a Vesting Tentative Parcel Map (File No. PLN24-00130) to subdivide the 2.79-acre property at 4590 Patrick Henry Drive into two lots to accommodate the construction of a new eight-story 284-unit multi-family residential building on a 2.24-acre lot. The other lot will be a 0.55-acre public park that is dedicated to the City.
The site is zoned Urban Village (UV) and has a General Plan Land Use Designation of Urban Village, which allows for a residential density of 100-149 dwelling units per acre. It is also within the Patrick Henry Drive Specific Plan. The 0.55-acre public park is identified as open space in the Specific Plan. The proposed park design and programming is being reviewed under a separate process through the Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council.
The Architectural Review of the eight-story 284-unit multi-family residential building project (File No. PLN23-00290) was heard at the Development Review Hearing (DRH) on October 16, 2024 and continued to November 13, 2024 DRH in order for the applicant to provide perspective renderings to respond to comments from members of the public on architecture and massing as well as justify the requested density bonus waivers and concessions. At the November 13, 2024 DRH, the project was determined to be consistent with the applicable requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and the Patrick Henry Drive Specific Plan and approved.
Per Section 17.05.400 of the City Code, consideration and action on a Tentative Parcel Map is a function of the City Council. A recommendation from the Planning Commission is not required for minor subdivisions of four lots or fewer.
DISCUSSION
The Vesting Tentative Parcel Map proposes to subdivide one existing lot into two lots. The Patrick Henry Drive Specific Plan has identified a portion of the existing 2.79-acre lot at 4590 Patrick Henry Drive to be open space. The proposed subdivision will create one lot for the multi-family residential project. The remainder of the lot will be dedicated to the City as a 0.55-acre park and will be a part of a larger 1.75-acre public park that straddles adjacent property lines as identified in the Specific Plan.
The proposed Vesting Tentative Parcel Map (Attachment 1) was reviewed by the City’s Subdivision Committee and determined complete for review by Council in accordance with Section 17.05.400(c) of the City Code on September 13, 2024. 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 3.
Approval of the Vesting Tentative Parcel Map would allow the 0.55-acre portion of the existing lot to be dedicated to the City as a public park. It would also allow the property owner flexibility in financing and/or leasing of the property, thereby supporting their long-term use consistent with policies and goals contained in the City’s General Plan.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
On March 22, 2022, the City of Santa Clara certified the Patrick Henry Drive Specific Plan (PHDSP) Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) and approved the PHDSP. The intent and purpose of the PHDSP FEIR was to provide program-level environmental review for the PHDSP, while allowing for specific development projects that would implement the PHDSP to tier from the FEIR to avoid redundant environmental review by focusing only on those issues that would be specific to a given project and site location.
The proposed Vesting Tentative Parcel Map is consistent with the approved FEIR and would not result in a new impact on the environment or significantly increase the severity of any previously identified impact.
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 November 6, 2024, a notice of public hearing was published in The Weekly, a newspaper of general circulation, and on November 7, 2024, notice of this item was 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 subdivide the existing parcel for the creation of two lots at the property located at 4590 Patrick Henry Drive.
Staff
Reviewed by: Reena Brilliot, Acting Director of Community Development
Approved by: Jovan D. Grogan, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
1. Vesting Tentative Parcel Map
2. Resolution Approving Vesting Tentative Parcel Map
3. Conditions of Approval
4. DRH Staff Report - October 16, 2024
5. Correspondence