CITY OF SUNNYVALE
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA

October 27, 2003

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

STUDY SESSION - 7:00 P.M. - West Conference Room

  1. Selection of Potential Study Issues (50 minutes)
  2. Comments from the Chair (5 minutes)

PUBLIC HEARING - 8:00 P.M. - Council Chambers

CALL TO ORDER

Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes of October 13, 2003
Report on Council Meetings
Planning Officer's Report

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.   2003-0536 - Classic Communities [Applicant] Koreski Family Trust [Owner] - Application for related proposals on a 40, 209 square foot site located at 637 East Arques Avenue in an MS/ITR/R-3 (Industrial & Service/Industrial to Residential/Medium Density Residential) Zoning District. (APNs: 205-30-008 and 205-30-009) (Negative Declaration) SL (Staff recommends an indefinite continuance)

  • Special Development Permit to allow construction of 54 townhomes and
  • Tentative Map to subdivide two lots into 54 lots and one common lot.

APPEAL OPTIONS: May be pre-appealed by City Council.

2.     2003-0634 - City Council [Appellant] San Jose Sabercats [Applicant]: Appeal of a decision by the Administrative Hearing Officer denying a Use Permit on a 71-acre site to allow a tent over the Sabercats practice field from November through July annually. The property is located at 1095 Dunford Avenue in a PF (Public Facility) Zoning District. (APN: 313-10-004) EW Pre-appealed by City Council.

    APPEAL OPTIONS: May be pre-appealed by City Council.

3.     2003-0414 - Appeal of a decision by the Administrative Hearing Officer denying a Variance from SMC (Sunnyvale Municipal Code) section 19.48.020 to allow a 3.5' and 6.5' fence in the corner and driveway vision triangles. The property is located at 811 Homestead Road in an R-1 (Low-Density Residential) Zoning District. (APN: 323-21-034) CC

    APPEAL OPTIONS: May be pre-appealed by City Council.

4.    2003-0600 - Dale Meyer [Applicant] Fukui Construction [Owner] - Application for related proposals on a 13,650 square foot site located at 391 S. Bernardo Avenue in an R-3 (Medium Density Residential) Zoning District. (Negative Declaration) (APN: 161-20-026) SL (Also to City Council on 11/11/03)

  • Rezone from R-3 (Medium Density Residential) to R-3/PD (Medium Density Residential/Planned Development) Zoning District;
  • Special Development Permit to allow construction of six attached townhomes, and
  • Tentative Map to subdivide one lot into six lots and one common lot.

APPEAL OPTIONS: No pre-appeal, item to be considered by City Council.

5.   2000-0523 - City of Sunnyvale Study Issue - Certification of the Moffett Park Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report and adoption of the Moffett Park Specific Plan KDI (Also to City Council on 11/11/03)

    APPEAL OPTIONS: No pre-appeal, item to be considered by City Council.

6.    Ranking of Potential Study Issues

7.    Proposed Announcements to City Council meeting

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

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.

PLANNING COMMISSION SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING DATES FOR 2003:

January 7**

May 13***

Sep 22

January 13

May 27*

Oct 6****

January 27

June 4****

Oct 13

February 10

June 9

Oct 21**

February 24

June 23

Oct 27

March 10

July 14

Nov 10

March 24

July 28

Nov 24

April 8**

Aug 11

Dec 15

April 14

Aug 25

Dec 18***

Apr 28

Sep 8

Jan 12, 2004

May 12

Sep 15****

 

*

Regular Meeting Rescheduled due to Holiday

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Joint Study Session with City Council

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City Council Study Issue Workshop

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Special Planning Commission Meeting

Planning Commission typically meets the 2nd and 4th 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, Oct 27, 2003 Planning Commission Meeting - (Live) 8:00 p.m.

Thursday, Oct 30, 2003 Planning Commission Meeting (Replay of Oct 27, 2003) 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, Nov 1, 2003 Planning Commission Meeting (Replay of Oct 27, 2003) 11:00 a.m.

Sunday, Nov 2, 2003 Planning Commission Meeting (Replay of Oct 27, 2003) 11:00 a.m.