CITY OF SUNNYVALE
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA

September 22, 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 – 6:45 P.M. - West Conference Room

  1. 2003-0613 - Forum Development Group LLC/Lehman Brothers [Applicants] - Application for a Special Development Permit for the redevelopment of a portion of Block 18 as a mixed use development including 300 residential units, 187,927 square feet of general office space, and a total of 950,199 square feet of commercial space including a 16 screen cinema. The project is located at Block 18 of the Downtown Specific Plan, which includes the Town Center Mall and other assorted structures, bounded by Washington Avenue to the north, Sunnyvale Avenue to the east, Mathilda Avenue to the west and Iowa Avenue to the south. (APNs: 209-34-001, 209-34-002, 209-34-009, 209-34-010, 209-34-016, 209-34-018, 209-35-001, 209-35-005, 209-35-010, 209-35-011, 209-35-012 and 209-35-017) (Negative Declaration) KDI (60 minutes)
  2. Discussion of Potential Study Issues (10 minutes)

  3. 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 September 8, 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. 2003-0613 - Forum Development Group LLC/Lehman Brothers [Applicants]: Application for a General Plan Amendment to increase the maximum development intensity permitted within DSP Block 18 from 200 housing units to 300 housing units and general office square footage from 202,000 square feet to a total of 300,000 square feet. The project is located at Block 18 of the Downtown Specific Plan, which includes the Town Center Mall and other assorted structures, bounded by Washington Avenue to the north, Sunnyvale Avenue to the east, Mathilda Avenue to the west and Iowa Avenue to the south. (APNs: 209-34-001, 209-34-002, 209-34-009, 209-34-010, 209-34-016, 209-34-018, 209-35-001, 209-35-005, 209-35-010, 209-35-011, 209-35-012 and 209-35-017) KDI (Also to City Council on 10/07/03)

    APPEAL OPTIONS: No pre-appeal, item to be considered by City Council.
  2. 2002-0612 - Downtown Specific Plans and Zoning - Amendments to the Downtown Specific Plan and Zoning Code have been drafted to reflect recent City Council decisions on General Plan land uses and heights. The Specific Plan contains goals and policies, building design guidelines, streetscape standards and infrastructure improvement requirements for the downtown. The Zoning Code Amendments primarily update the numeric development standards for the district. (Also to City Council on 10/07/03) DO

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

  3. 2003-0537 - Sunnyvale Community Christian Church [Applicant] Richard T. Peery [Owner] - Application for a Use Permit on a 2.37-acre site to allow a church use in an industrial zoning district. The property is located at 435 Indio Way in an M-S (Industrial & Service) Zoning District. (APN: 165-28-006) (Negative Declaration) CC

    APPEAL OPTIONS: May be pre-appealed by City Council.
  4. 2003-0493 - AT&T Wireless [Applicant] Crown Castle International [Owner]: Application for a Use Permit to allow an addition to an existing monopole. The property is located at 375 North Pastoria Avenue in an M-S (Industrial & Service) Zoning District. (APN: 165-30-019) (Negative Declaration) RK

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

  5. Proposed Announcements for City Council meetings.

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, or visit the City's Internet web site at: www.sunnyvale.gov/city-council/presentations.

 

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

**

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, Sep 22, 2003

Planning Commission Meeting - (Live) 8:00 p.m.

Thursday, Sep 25, 2003

Planning Commission Meeting (Replay of Sep 22, 2003) 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, Sep 27, 2003

Planning Commission Meeting (Replay of Sep 22, 2003) 11:00 a.m.

Sunday, Sep 28, 2003

Planning Commission Meeting (Replay of Sep 22, 2003) 11:00 a.m.