REPORT TO DEVELOPMENT REVIEW HEARING
SUBJECT
Title
PUBLIC HEARING: Consistency Determination to the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration and Action on the Architectural Review (PLN2019-13847) for a Construction of Nine Two-story Townhouses located at 4249 Cheeney Street.
Report
File No.: PLN2019-13847
Location: 4249 Cheeney Street, a 0.52-acre site between Agnew Road and Ash Street, zoned R2; APN's: 104-12-025, 104-12-026
Applicant: Saul Flores
Owner(s): Maruti Builders, LLC
Request: Architectural Review for the construction of nine two-story townhouses with two-car garages and associated on- and off-site improvements.
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 both one- and two-story residences. See Vicinity Map in Attachment 1.
* The project proposes construction of nine two-story townhouses with attached two-car garages. The proposed buildings would reach a maximum height of 25 feet. The proposed buildings would include 15-foot setbacks from the rear property lines, minimum 20-foot setbacks from the front property lines, and five-foot side yard setbacks.
* To implement the project, the proposal needed a General Plan Amendment, Rezoning and a Tentative Subdivision Map (one lot subdivision for condominium purposes). Those requests required a recommendation from the Planning Commission and approval from the City Council.
o On June 11, 2025, the Planning Commission reviewed the project and discussed the need for additional housing in the area and across the City, affordable housing, setback, infrastructure impact, and proposed parking. The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of the project to the City Council (7-0 vote). A link to the Commission Staff Report and associated documents are included in Attachment 3.
o On July 15, 2025, City Council reviewed considered the project and approved the General Plan A...
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