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File #: 25-937    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Public Hearing/General Business Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 8/18/2025 In control: Planning Commission
On agenda: 10/8/2025 Final action:
Title: Public Hearing: Vesting Tentative Map (PLN24-00044) for a Common Interest Development for the Proposed Development of Six Single-Family Housing Units to Accompany Architectural Review Application (PLN24-00034), Subject to Streamlining Under SB 330 (2019), Located at 4503 Cheeney Street.
Attachments: 1. Vicinity Map, 2. Resolution to Recommend Approval, 3. Conditions of Approval, 4. DRH Staff Report - 12/11/24, 5. Approved Architectural Review Plans, 6. Vesting Tentative Map
REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Public Hearing: Vesting Tentative Map (PLN24-00044) for a Common Interest Development for the Proposed Development of Six Single-Family Housing Units to Accompany Architectural Review Application (PLN24-00034), Subject to Streamlining Under SB 330 (2019), Located at 4503 Cheeney Street.

Report
File No.: PLN24-00044
Location: 4503 Cheeney Street, a 18,651 square-foot lot located on the east side of Cheeney Street, on the corner of Cheeney Street and Third Street; APN: 104-09-034;
General Plan: Low Density Residential (8-19 DU/AC)
Zoned: Low Density Residential (R2)
Applicant: Jeff Aguilar
Owner: Jeff Aguilar
Request: Vesting Tentative Map for a Common Interest Development for the Proposed Development of Six Single Family Housing Units

Surrounding Land Uses:
North: R2 - Low Density Residential
South: Planned Development - Low Density Residential
East: Planned Development - Low Density Residential
West: Planned Development - Low Density Residential

Issues: Consistency with the City's General Plan, City's Subdivision ordinance and conformance with the Subdivision Map Act.

Staff Recommendation: The Planning Commission recommend that the City Council determine that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 (Class 32 - In-Fill Development Projects); and adopt a resolution recommending that the Council approve the Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map for the property located at 4503 Cheeney Street, subject to findings and conditions of approval.

BACKGROUND
On September 13, 2023, Jeff Aguilar, on behalf of Valley Oak Partners (applicant) submitted a Preliminary Application under SB 330 (2019). On January 17, 2024, the applicant submitted a formal proposal for the subject property. The formal application request, consistent with the preliminary application, included the demolition of an existing single-family residence, the constru...

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