7/15/25 Item #7
City Council
July 15, 2025
00CDER0000d Item #7 RTC 25-732
Cheeney Street
1852 Townhomes Project
THE MISSION CITY
Afshan Hamid
Community Development Director
Cheeney Street Townhomes City of
Santa Clara
Tis: Center of What's Poseille
Request for Council Action:
• Adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
• General Plan Amendment to change the land use designation from Very Low Density Residential to Low Density Residential. • Rezone from R1-6L - Single-family to R2 - Low Density Residential • Tentative Subdivision Map for condominium to allow the development of nine units with associated on- and off-Site improvements. 2 POST MEETING MATERIAL
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Cheeney Street Townhomes City of
Santa Clara
The Confer of What's Possibile
Existing Site
• Site: 0.51- acre vacant site
• Surrounding: One- and Two-
story single-family, duplex and
multi-family residences
• Current Zoning: Single-
Family (R1-6L)
• Current General Plan
Designation: Very Low
Density Residential
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Santa Clara
Thu Center of What's Possible
Context - Surrounding Uses
• Agnew Park
* Church
• 2086 Agnew Rd. (HRI)
• 4262 Davis St. (HRI)
Townhomes and multi-family
residences
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Cheeney Street Townhomes City of
Santa Clara
Thu Center of Witt. Persibk:
Historical Landmarks Commission
• February 6, 2025, HLC reviewed the project for the neighborhood compatibility and City's Design Guidelines.
• HLC made a recommendation to approve the architectural review of the project with a lighter color scheme to lessen the contrast of the front elevation.
• Applicant lighten the color scheme as shown in the current plans. 5 Cheeney Street Townhomes City of
Santa Clara
The Center of Whats Possible
Historical Landmarks Commission
| 2086 Agnew Rd. (HRI) 4262 Davis St. (HRI) Adjacent Townhomes 7/15/25 Item #7
Cheeney Street Townhomes City of
Santa Clara
The Center of Whath Possible!
General Plan Amendment Scope
• Current GP: The project's proposed
density is at 17 du/acre.
• Proposed: Change from Very Low
Density Residential to Low Density
Residential to fall within the
MON MENE
allowable density of 8 - 19 du/acre.
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Santa Clara
The contero ste Possible
Rezone Scope
• Current: Single-family (R1-6L)
• Proposed: Low Density
Residential (R2)
to accommodate the increase in
residential density.
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Cheeney Street Townhomes City of
Santa Clara
The Cunter of What? Possible
Subdivision Map Scope
• Combine two vacant lots into one
parcel and subdivide for condominium
purposes for up to 9 for-sale
townhomes.
• The map includes a new private L-
shaped street that provides access to
the unit's two-car garages.
• Subdivision Committee Cleared the
project on June 18, 2024
Site
Plan
TYPE ONE
TYPE TW
Cheeney Street
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Santa Clara
The Centerof Whats Postible
Affordable Housing Summary
• For residential developments of fewer than ten units, the Affordable Housing Ordinance requires either;
- the provision of one affordable unit, or
- the payment of an in-lieu fee.
• The Applicant has elected to pay the in-lieu fee prior to receipt of the occupancy certificate.
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Cheeney Street Townhomes City of
Santa Clara
The Coster of What: Posible
Consistency with General Plan
• Current Very Low Density Residential (VLDR) allows for a density of up to 10 du/acre.
• VLDR is intended for development of typically single-family in scale and character.
• Low Density Residential (LDR) allows a density of 8-19 du/ac. • LDR allows attached townhome development.
• The proposed change in land use designation is compatible with the surrounding land uses that are a mixed density from low to medium density. 13 13
Cheeney Street Townhomes City of
Santa Clara
The Canter of What: Possible
Consistency with Zoning Code
• Current R1-6L zone would allow for a density up to 10 du/acre. • R1-6L is intended for single-family dwellings with a second dwelling authorized by State law.
• The proposed R2 zone would allow the proposed project of 17 du/acre to fall within the density range of 8-19 du/acre.
• R2 is intended for single-family and two-family dwellings. • The project as proposed is consistent with development standards applicable to the R2 zoning district.
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Cheeney Street Townhomes City of
Santa Clara
The Center of Whats Possible
Public Outreach
• October 24, 2024 - virtual public outreach meeting with notice to properties 500 feet of the project site.
• Two members of the public attended the meeting and made comments related parking, construction timeline and cost of the units. • The applicant explained the parking arrangement and general construction timeline. The units will be listed at market-rate.
• One support comment received before Planning Commission hearing via email.
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Cheeney Street Townhomes City of
Santa Clara
Thou Center of Whats Possible
CEQA Evaluation
• The evaluation takes into account the potential environmental impacts of the project addressed in the Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the project in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act and was circulated for public review for 30 days.
• Mitigation measures are proposed for the project and would be implemented through the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
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Santa Clara
The Carter of Wheth Possible
Planning Commission Recommendation
• PC Discussion:
- additional housing in the area and across the City,
- affordable housing,
- setback,
- infrastructure impact, and
- proposed parking
• PC vote 7-0
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Cheeney Street Townhomes City of
Santa Clara
The Critter of What's Pollible
Recommendation
1. Adopt a resolution to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the 4249 Cheeney Street Project.
2. Adopt a resolution to approve a General Plan Amendment to change the land use designation from Very Low Density Residential to Low Density Residential.
3. Adoption a resolution to approve a Rezoning from R1-6L, Single Family Residential to R2, Low Density Residential.
4. Adopt a resolution to approve a Tentative Subdivision Map for condominium purpose, subject to findings and conditions of approval. 18 18 9
7/15/25 Item #7
City Council
July 15, 2025
Item #7 RTC 25-732
Cheeney Street
1852 Townhomes Project
THE MISSION CIN
Afshan Hamid
Community Development Director
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