February 23, 2004

The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Sunnyvale Planning Commission will be held in City Hall, 456 West Olive Avenue, Sunnyvale, as follows:

1.      2000-0523- City of Sunnyvale –Adoption of the Moffett Park Specific Plan and associated amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, including creation of Chapter 19.29 Moffett Park Specific Plan (Environmental Impact Report was certified on November 11, 2003) (20minutes) KDI (Also going to Planning Commission on 03/08/04 and also to City Council on 03/30/04)

2.      Continue Review of Planning Commission Guidelines (20 minutes)

3.      Comments from the Chair (5 minutes)

CALL TO ORDER

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Approval of Minutes of February 09, 2004

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD

The CITIZENS TO BE HEARD section provides an opportunity for members of the public to address the Planning Commission on items not listed on the agenda.  The Commission welcomes your comments under this section, and may respond briefly. However, the Commission is prohibited by State law from discussing items not listed on the agenda. Your items will be taken under consideration and may be referred to staff.

PUBLIC HEARING

1.       2003-0903 - Councilmember Miller [Appellant] - Appeal of a decision by the Administrative Hearing Officer approving a Variance from Sunnyvale Municipal Code 19.46.060 to allow a 14-foot front yard setback where 20 feet is required.  The property is located at 777 The Dalles in an R-0 (Low-Density Residential) Zoning District. (APN: 323-15-038) DO

2.        2004-0018 - Application for a Design Review on a 5,482 square foot site to demolish the existing house and allow a 3,058 square foot 2-story house at 56% FAR where 45% is allowed without a Planning Commission Review.  The property is located at 694 Conway Road in an R-2 (Low-Medium Density Residential) Zoning District.  (APN: 202-06-015) CC

3.        2003-0837 – Brian Smithson [Appellant] - Appeal of a decision by the Director of Community Development approving a Miscellaneous Plan Permit to allow a 7’2” high accessory utility building in the rear yard.  The property is located at 1104 Burntwood Court in an R-0 (Low Density Residential) Zoning District.  (APN: 104-25-074) RK

4.      2002-0929 – Application for related proposals on a 5,250 square foot site located at 1090 Essex Avenue in an R-0 (Low-Density Residential) Zoning District. (APN: 110-11-016) RK

• Variance from SMC (Sunnyvale Municipal Code) section 19.34.030 to allow a combined first story side yard setback of 10’6” where 12’ is required and from SMC section 19.34.080 to allow a combined two-story setback of 12’ where 18’ is required, and

• Design Review to allow a new two-story home for a total of 3,424 square feet resulting in 65% FAR (Floor Area Ratio) where 45% is allowed without Planning Commission Review.

4.        Proposed Announcements for City Council Hearing.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

Report on Council Meetings & Planning Officer's Report

Planning Commission

Staff

ADJOURNMENT

If meeting extends past 10:00 p.m., Chairman may declare a short recess.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that if you file a lawsuit challenging any final decision on any public hearing item listed in this agenda, the issues in the lawsuit may be limited to the issues which were raised at the public hearing or presented in writing to the City at or before the public hearing.  PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Code of Civil Procedure section 1094.6 imposes a 90-day deadline for the filing of any lawsuit challenging final action on an agenda item which is subject to Code of Civil Procedure section 1094.5.

Pursuant to the Americans with disabilities Act, the City of Sunnyvale will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with qualified disabilities.  If you require special accommodation, please contact the Planning Division at (408) 730-7440 at least five days in advance of this hearing.

VISUAL PRESENTATION

To assist you in utilizing the technology available in the Council Chambers, the publication "How to Make Your Presentation More Effective" may be helpful.

Ask the Project Planner for a copy.  Copies are also available on the table located at the back of the Council Chambers prior to scheduled Planning Commission and City Council meetings.  You may also pick up a copy at the One Stop Permit Center or the City Clerk's Office during normal business hours, or visit the City's Internet web site at: www.sunnyvale.ca.gov "How to Make an Effective Presentation".

PLANNING COMMISSION SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING  DATES FOR 2004:

January 12	May 24	October 11
January 26	June 14	October 25
February 9	June 28	November 8
February 23	July 12	November 22
March 8	July 26	December 13
March 22	August 9	January 10, 2005
April 12	August 23	January 24, 2005
April 26	September 13
May 10	September 27

*         Joint Study Session with City Council

***      City Council Study Issue Workshop

****    Special Planning Commission Meeting

Planning Commission typically meets the 2^nd and 4^th Monday of each month.  Study Sessions are held at 7PM in the West Conference Room.  Public Hearings are held at 8PM in the Council Chambers.  Public Hearings are broadcast on KSUN.

Channel 18 – KSUN

Monday, February 23, 2004   Planning Commission Meeting – (Live) 8:00 p.m.

Thursday, Feb 26, 2004        Planning Commission Meeting (Replay of Feb 23, 2004) 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, Feb 28, 2004        Panning Commission Meeting (Replay of Feb 23, 2004) 11:00 a.m.

Sunday, Feb 29, 2004           Planning Commission Meeting (Replay of Feb 23, 2004) 11:00 a.m.