CC 06-21-2023 Item No. 10. Development Proposal 1655 S. De Anza Blvd._Supplemental Report1
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT
Meeting: June 21, 2023
Agenda Item #10
Subject
Consider a proposed mixed‐use redevelopment project consisting of 34 residential units and
approximately 7,482 square feet of commercial space. Project includes the removal and replacement
of 51 development trees and a range of site and landscape improvements. Consider the adoption of a
Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project, which includes the following discretionary
approvals: Application Numbers TM‐2021‐003, ASA‐2021‐004, DP‐2021‐002, U‐2021‐001, TR‐
2022‐006, EA‐2022‐005. Applicant(s): Carlson Chan (Prospect Venture LLC); Location: 1655 S.
De Anza Blvd., APNs 366‐10‐061, ‐126
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the Resolutions (Attachments A‐F) to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 23‐075 adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration (EA‐2022‐005);
2. Adopt Resolution No. 23‐076 approving the Development Permit (DP‐2021‐002);
3. Adopt Resolution No. 23‐077 approving the Architectural and Site Approval Permit
(ASA2021‐004);
4. Adopt Resolution No. 23‐078 approving the Use Permit (U‐2021‐001);
5. Adopt Resolution No. 23‐079 approving the Tentative Map (TM‐2021‐003); and
6. Adopt Resolution No. 23‐080 approving the Tree Removal Permit (TR‐2022‐006)
Background:
Staff’s responses to questions received from councilmember are shown in italics.
Q1: Since there were some privacy concerns from neighbors, will they largely be
addressed by the tree planting? (Vice Mayor Mohan)
Staff response: As there have been comments from neighbors about privacy concerns, and
retaining the existing privacy screening(mature Italian Cypresses), a condition has been added to
the Tree removal Permit resolution (Resolution No. 23‐080) to retain these mature Italian
Cypresses along the western property line (trees 24 – 36, 38‐40, and 41 – 54 on Sheet L6) as they
provide ample privacy protection to the rear yards of the adjoining single‐family residences. For
all other areas that do not have Italian Cypresses abutting the property line, privacy screening
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plantings consistent with the City’s R1 Ordinance is proposed.
Attachments Provided with Original Staff Report:
A. Draft Resolution for EA‐2022‐005
B. Draft Resolution for DP‐2021‐002
C. Draft Resolution for ASA‐2021‐004
D. Draft Resolution for U‐2021‐001
E. Draft Resolution for TM‐2021‐003
F. Draft Resolution for TR‐2022‐006
G. Planning Commission Resolution 2023‐08
H. Planning Commission Resolution 2023‐09
I. Planning Commission Resolution 2023‐10
J. Planning Commission Resolution 2023‐11
K. Planning Commission Resolution 2023‐12
L. Planning Commission Resolution 2023‐13
M. Letter from Brandon Airoli, of Propriis dated March 9, 2021
N. BMR Program 1655 S De Anza Blvd Cupertino Project, Brandon Arioli
O. 1655 South De Anza Boulevard Mixed‐Use Project Initial Study, Final IS/MND, May
2023
P. Response to Comment Memorandum, Dated May 15, 2023
Q. Site Plan and Renderings
R. Public Comment