RESOLUTION NO. __________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA TO APPROVE A VESTING TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP (PLN23-00216) AT 5185 LAFAYETTE STREET, SANTA CLARA WHEREAS, on May 2, 2023, Ensemble Investments (“Applicant”) filed an application (PLN23-00024) to develop the 0.90-acre parcel, located at 5185 Lafayette Street (“Project Site”) with 198 residential condominium units; WHEREAS, on October 18, 2023, the Architectural Review (PLN2018-13441) to construct the 21-story 198-unit multifamily development was approved at the Development Review Hearing (DRH); WHEREAS, the application (PLN23-00216) is for a Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map to subdivide the property into 198 residential condominium units, four commercial condominium units, one residential parking condominium units, and one commercial parking condominium unit to serve the development (“Project”) as shown on the Vesting Tentative Map, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference; WHEREAS, the proposed subdivision is consistent with the approved site plan and improvements on the Project Site for the development of a 21-story 198-unit residential project approved on October 18, 2023; WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 17.05.210 of the Code of the City of Santa Clara (“SCCC”), a Tentative Subdivision Map shall be required for all divisions of land into five or more parcels; WHEREAS, on June 20, 2023, the Subdivision Clearance Committee determined that the application was complete and that the proposed Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map should proceed to the Planning Commission in conformance with Section 17.05.300 of the SCCC; WHEREAS, an Addendum to the Tasman East Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report was prepared in accordance with State CEQA guidelines and approved at the Development Review Hearing on October 18, 2023; WHEREAS, the proposed Vesting Tentative Map is consistent with the previously approved Project (Architectural Review approval) and would not result in a new impact on the environment or significantly increase the severity of any previously identified impact; WHEREAS, SCCC Section 17.05.300(h) requires that the City Council conduct a public hearing before the approval of a Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map for the division of land; WHEREAS, on November 22, 2023, notices of the public hearing on the Vesting Tentative Map were posted within 300 feet of the Project Site and mailed to all property owners within 1000 feet of the property, according to the most recent Assessor’s roll; WHEREAS, a notice of the public hearing was published in The Weekly, a newspaper of general circulation, on November 22, 2023 for both the December 6, 2023 Planning Commission meeting and the February 20, 2024, City Council Meeting; WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on December 6, 2023, at the conclusion of which, the Planning Commission voted (6-0-1) to recommend that the City Council approve the Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map; WHEREAS, on February 20, 2024, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing to consider the Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map application, at which time all interested persons were given an opportunity to give testimony and the City Council considered the information presented in the Staff Report and all verbal and written evidence.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the City Council hereby finds that the above Recitals are true and correct and by this reference makes them a part hereof.
2. Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map Findings. Pursuant to California Government Code Sections 66426 and 66428 and SCCC Section 17.05.300(h), the City Council finds and determines that:
A. The Vesting Tentative Map is consistent with the objectives, policies, general land uses and programs specified in the City’s General Plan in that the Vesting Tentative Map subdivides the existing 0.90-Acre Project Site into 198 residential condominium units, four commercial condominium units, one residential parking condominium unit, and one commercial parking condominium unit, consistent with the Tasman East Specific Plan, subject to conditions set forth in the Conditions of Vesting Tentative Map Approval, attached hereto and incorporated by this reference.
B. The design and improvements of the proposed subdivision are consistent with the City’s General Plan, in that the Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map facilitates development of housing stock and construction of ownership housing opportunities for the community; and furthermore complies with General Plan Land Use and Transitional Goals and Polices of the General Plan in that it transforms the industrial lot to a high density residential development that would transition in scale and intensity of use with existing and planned land uses; and is in proximity to transit with multi-modal connections to local and regional transit service to support transit ridership and reduce vehicle miles traveled.
C. The site is physically suitable for the proposed type of development, in that the Project is compatible with the existing adjacent industrial and residential uses.
D. The site is physically suitable for the proposed intensity of development, in that the Project Site is located in an urbanized area and is served by existing utilities and infrastructure.
E. The design of the subdivision and type of improvements are not likely to cause serious health problems, in that the proposed residential subdivision will implement Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions for operation and maintenance of the building and site improvements and does not propose the use of hazardous materials.
F. The design of the subdivision and type of improvements are not likely to cause substantial environmental damage and will not substantially or unavoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat in that the Project Site is located in an urbanized setting, is a developed site, and the proposed subdivision includes mitigation measures, as identified in the Tasman East Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report, that will reduce impacts to less-than-significant levels.
G. The design of the subdivision and type of improvements will not conflict with easements acquired by the public at large or use of property within the proposed subdivision in that it is designed to avoid encroachment and conflicts with public easements in the site design.
H. The Tentative Subdivision Map provides, to the extent feasible, for future passive or natural heating or cooling opportunities, in that it would allow flexibility in the development standards to maximize the benefits of green building standards for site and building design.
3. Based on the findings set forth in this Resolution and the evidence in the Staff Report and such other evidence as received at the public hearings on this matter, the City Council hereby approves the Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map, substantially in the form on file as shown on the attached Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map and subject to the Conditions of Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map Approval, hereby incorporated by this reference. //
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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 OF SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA, AT A REGULAR MEETING THEREOF HELD ON THE 20TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2024, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: COUNCILORS:
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ABSENT: COUNCILORS:
ABSTAINED: COUNCILORS:
ATTEST:
NORA PIMENTEL, MMC
ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
CITY OF SANTA CLARA
Attachments Incorporated by Reference:
1. Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map
2. Conditions of Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map Approval Resolution/ 5185 Lafayette Street - Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map Page 3 of 5 Rev. Rev: 11/22/17
Resolution/ 5185 Lafayette Street - Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map Page 5 of 5 Rev. Rev: 11/22/17