RESOLUTION NO. __________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OF THE PROPOSED SECOND-STORY ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT AND EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 1070 LEWIS STREET AND 1365 MAIN STREET, SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA PLN21-15422 (Architectural Review)
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA AS FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, On December 23, 2021, Mark Robson on behalf of Pear Tree Investments, LLC (the “Owner”) submitted a formal application requesting to rezone the property at 1365 Main Street and 1070 Lewis Street (“Project Site”) from R1-6L to PD-Planned Development, and a Tentative Parcel Map to subdivide one parcel to two parcels to create a separate lot for 1070 Lewis Street. The development includes an Architectural Approval to a listed historical resource at 1365 Main Street for interior and exterior alterations, addition, and construction of two new parking garages, and a new second-story accessory dwelling unit (ADU) at 1070 Lewis Street; WHEREAS, the two houses at 1365 Main Street and 1070 Lewis Street sit on a 9,386 square-foot, L-shaped lot located on the northwest corner of the block bound by Lewis Street to the north and Main Street to the west; WHEREAS, the Project Site is currently zoned as R1-6L – Single-family Residential; WHEREAS, the Project Site has a General Plan land use designation of Very Low Density Residential; WHEREAS, a rezone of the property to PD is required to allow creative development standards for site and building design, that are not otherwise allowed in standard zoning districts, to maintain the proposed two detached single-family dwelling units and construct two detached garages and an ADU on two proposed substandard sized lots (“Project”) as shown on the Development Plans, attached as Exhibit “Development Plans.”; WHEREAS, the proposed Tentative Parcel Map would subdivide a 9,386 square-foot L-shape parcel into two substandard lots of 5,359 square feet and 4,027 square feet; WHEREAS, the Project proposes a second-story ADU above the proposed detached two-car garage at 1070 Lewis Street; WHEREAS, the proposed project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(Class 1 -- Existing Facilities), in that the project involves the repairs and alterations to a historic single-family residence and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15331 (Class 31 -- Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation), in that the project concerns the renovation of a property in a manner consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards; WHEREAS, the Project was reviewed and recommended for approval by the Historical and Landmarks Commission at the regular Historical and Landmarks Commission meeting on May 17, 2023; WHEREAS, the Project was reviewed and recommended for approval of the Architectural Review by the Planning Commission on August 23, 2023; WHEREAS, on September 29, 2023, notice of this item was posted in three conspicuous locations within 300 feet of the project site and mailed to property owners within 300 feet of the project site; and WHEREAS, on October 10, 2023, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing to consider the Rezoning, Architectural Approval, and Tentative Parcel Map, at which time all interested persons were given an opportunity to provide testimony and present evidence, both in support of and in opposition to the proposed rezoning.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA AS FOLLOWS:
That the City Council hereby finds that the above Recitals are true and correct and by this reference makes them a part hereof.
The City Council makes the following findings regarding the proposed architectural design of the Project:
That any off-street parking areas, screening strips and other facilities and improvements necessary to secure the purpose and intent of Chapter 18.76 of the City Code and the General Plan of the City are a part of the proposed development, in that the Project provides the required two covered parking spaces for each residence and provides area surfaced with all-weather materials for parking of vehicles.
That the design and location of the proposed development and its relation to neighboring developments and traffic is such that it will not impair the desirability of investment or occupation in the neighborhood, will not unreasonably interfere with the use and enjoyment of neighboring developments, and will not create traffic congestion or hazard, in that proposed project would not intensify the use of the property that would cause increased traffic congestion or hazard as the property would continue to be utilized as a single-family residence and provide two covered parking spaces onsite; That the design and location of the proposed development is such that it is in keeping with the character of the neighborhood and is such as not to be detrimental to the harmonious development contemplated by Chapter 18.76 and the General Plan of the City, in that the Project design is in keeping with the character of the existing block and the larger Old Quad neighborhood in that the Project will have a two-story scale and massing similar to the surrounding single-family homes; That the granting of such approval will not, under the circumstances of the particular case, materially affect adversely the health, comfort or general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of the Project and will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to property or improvements in such neighborhood, in that the project is subject to the California Building Code and City Code requirements, which serve to regulate new construction to protect public health, safety and general welfare.
E. That the proposed development, as set forth in the plans and drawings, is consistent with the City’s Community Design Guidelines, in that the rear addition at 1365 Main Street is compatible in material and Craftsman architectural style as the exterior of the historical house; the proposed second-story ADU is compatible with the Craftsman architectural style as the historical resource at 1365 Main Street; and the second-story ADU is designed with no egress windows on the east and south side to prevent privacy impact to adjacent neighbor.
3. That based upon the development plans and architectural review of the Project, the City Council hereby provides architectural approval of the Project.
4. Effective date. This resolution shall become effective immediately.
I HEREBY CERTIFY THE FOREGOING TO BE A TRUE COPY OF A RESOLUTION PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AT A REGULAR MEETING THEREOF HELD ON THE 10th DAY OF OCTOBER, 2023 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: COUNCILORS:
NOES: COUNCILORS:
ABSENT: COUNCILORS:
ABSTAINED: COUNCILORS:
ATTEST:
NORA PIMINTEL, MMC
ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
Attachments incorporated by reference:
1. Conditions of Approval
2. Development Plans
Resolution/ 1365 Main Street and 1070 Lewis Street – Architectural Review Page 1 of 4 Rev. Rev: 11/22/17