APPROVED MINUTES
SUNNYVALE planning commission
The Planning Commission met in regular session in the Council Chambers, City of Sunnyvale, 456 W. Olive Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA on June 14, 2004 at 8:00p.m. with Chair Babcock presiding.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Chair Laura Babcock, Vice Chair Christopher Moylan, Commissioner Jim Fussell, Commissioner Chuck Hungerford, Commissioner Larry Klein, Commissioner David Simons and Commissioner Brandon Sulser
Staff Present: Trudi Ryan, Planning Officer; Joan Borger, Senior Assistant City Attorney; Gerri Caruso, Principal Planner, and Alice Gamboa-Navas, Administrative Aide-Recording Secretary
SCHEDULED PRESENTATION
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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
CONSENT CALENDAR
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Comm. Simons made a motion to approve the minutes of May 24, 2004 with minor modifications. Vice Chair Moylan seconded. Motion carried 7-0. |
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
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PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
1. 2004-0355 – Application for a Design Review on a 6,048 square-foot site to allow a one-story addition to an existing one-story house for a total of 2,777 square feet resulting in 46% FAR (Floor Area Ratio) where 45% FAR can be considered without Planning Commission Review. The property is located at 769 Mahogany Lane in an R-0 (Low Density Residential) Zoning District. (APN: 213-20-046)
ACTION: Vice Chair Moylan made a motion on Item #2004-0355 to approve the Design Review as recommended by staff subject to the Conditions of Approval. Comm. Fussell seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
APPEAL OPTIONS: May be appealed to the City Council no later than Tuesday, June 29, 2004.
2. 2004-0340 – Metro PCS [Applicant] Chang Palki and Okyong Trustees [Owner]: Application for a Special Development Permit on a 29,225 square-foot site to allow the co-location of three roof-antennas and related ground equipment. The project is located at 958 and 962 East El Camino Real in a C-2/PD (Highway Business/Planned Development) Zoning District. (Negative Declaration) (APNs: 313-02-034 and 009) CC
ACTION: Vice Chair Moylan made a motion on Item #2004-0340 to approve the Special Development Permit as recommended by staff subject to the Conditions of Approval. Comm. Klein seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
APPEAL OPTIONS: May be appealed to the City Council no later than Tuesday, June 29, 2004.
3. 2004-0268 – Application for a Design Review on a 5,500 square-foot site to allow a new two-story house of 2,850 square feet resulting in a 52% FAR (Floor Area Ratio) where 45% may be considered without Planning Commission Review. The property is located at 1114 Myrtle Drive in an R-0 (Low Density Residential) Zoning District. (APN: 213-31-024) DO
ACTION: Comm. Simons made a motion on Item #2004-0268 to approve the Design Review as recommended by staff subject to the Conditions of Approval with modification to Condition of Approval #5 that the applicant is encouraged to work with staff on the color scheme. Comm. Klein seconded. Motion carried 6-1 with Comm. Sulser dissenting.
APPEAL OPTIONS: May be appealed to the City Council no later than Tuesday, June 29, 2004.
4. 2004-0361 – Gilbane Properties [Applicant] Gaylord Container Corporation [Owner]: Application for related proposals on an 11.51-acre site located at 1290 Kifer Road in an M-S (Industrial and Service) Zoning District. (APN: 216-27-010) (Negative Declaration) DO (Also to City Council on 07/13/04)
· Rezone from M-S (Industrial and Service) to M-S/PD M-S (Industrial and Service/Planned Development) Zoning District,
· Special Development Permit to allow the construction of seven industrial buildings for a total of 175,557 square feet (35% FAR), and
· Tentative Map to allow subdivision of one lot into seven lots with one common lot.
ACTION: Comm. Simons made a motion on Item #2004-0361 to recommend to City Council to Introduce an Ordinance to Rezone from M-S (Industrial and Service) to M-S/PD M-S (Industrial and Service/Planned Development) Zoning District, to approve the Special Development Permit and the Tentative Map as recommended by staff subject to the Conditions of Approval and to add a Condition of Approval #27b that Class I bicycle space shall be provided in each tenant space and shall be included in each rental agreement. Vice Chair Moylan seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
APPEAL OPTIONS: Not appealable, item to be considered by City Council on July 13, 2004.
5. Proposed Announcements for City Council Hearing.
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NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND COMMENTS
· COMMISSIONERS ORAL COMMENTS
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· STAFF ORAL COMMENTS
City Council Meeting Report
Trudi Ryan, Planning Officer, reported that on May 25, City Council discussed the proposed budget for FY 04-05. On June 2, 2004, the City Council held a public hearing for members of the public to speak on the budget. Furthermore, she reported that City Council will take action on the proposed budget on Tuesday, June 15, 2004.
Ms. Ryan further reported that on June 8, the City Council considered naming the “Downtown Plaza.” She noted the policy requiring that Council name the new park. The City Council initiated a contest where the public can participate in naming the new plaza. Ms. Ryan reported that the Grand Opening of the Plaza will be held on Wednesday, July 7, 2004, that is also the first day of the Downtown Music and Market series. This downtown summer activity will commence immediately after the opening ceremony.
Other Staff Oral Report
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INFORMATION ONLY ITEMS
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ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, the Commission meeting was adjourned at 9:00PM
Respectfully submitted,
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Trudi Ryan
Planning Officer