REPORT TO DEVELOPMENT REVIEW HEARING
SUBJECT
Title
PUBLIC HEARING: Consistency Determinations to the adopted Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration and Action (PLN23-00577) to Allow Demolition of a single-family residence and Development of Eight Semi-Attached Single-Family Residences and Associated On- and Off-Site Improvements Located at 2303 Gianera Street.
Report
File No.: PLN23-00577 / PLN24-00262
Location: 2303 Gianera Street, a 16,893 square-foot lot located on the north side of Gianera Street, on the intersection of Cheeney Street and Gianera Street; APN: 104-06-037
Applicant: VCI Companies
Owner(s): Gianera Estate LLC
Request: Action on the demolition of an existing single-family residence and the construction of eight semi-attached two-story homes
PROJECT DATA
The Project Data and Compliance Table is included as Attachment 2.
POINTS FOR CONSIDERATION
* The proposed project is in a residential tract consisting of mostly two-story planned development residences. See Vicinity Map in Attachment 1.
* The site includes a single-family home and a detached garage, with both structures proposed to be demolished.
* Per the Santa Clara City Code 18.120(D) 2 - 'Residential parcel or subdivision maps and any associated development plans' the request requires Architectural Review approval through a Development Review Hearing.
* The request includes the demolition of an existing single-family residence, the construction of eight semi-attached two-story homes.
* Design standards for Planned Developments, listed in Classic Code Section 18.54.050, (project was submitted and deemed complete prior to the adoption of the updated code) state that proposed plans must be designed to form a harmonious, integrated project of sufficient unity and architectural quality of the surrounding neighborhood.
* Proposed building architecture would be reflective of a modern interpretation of cottage farmhouse design
* The design incorporates a mixture...
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