January 25, 2005  

SUBJECT:  2004-0590 – Magda Gabali [Appellant] Sandra Steele, the Alaris Group [Applicant] St. Thomas Parish Wardens and Vest Al [Owner]: Application for related proposals on a 2.23-acre site located at 231 Sunset Avenue in a P-F (Public Facility) Zoning District. (APN: 165-10-035):

Motion: Appeal of a decision by the Planning Commission approving a Use Permit to allow a new 50-foot monopole in the rear of the parking lot at St. Thomas Parish Church and denying a Variance from SMC (Sunnyvale Municipal Code) section 19.54.030 (p) to allow a 30-foot setback along the rear-yard where 100 feet is required. 

REPORT IN BRIEF
On October 26, 2004, the City Council considered the neighbor’s appeal of the Planning Commission’s action approving the Use Permit.  After presentation by the appellant and the project applicant, as well as other members of the public, the City Council’s action was a split vote of 3-3.  The Council made a motion to continue the item until the entire Council was present.

On January 18, 2005, staff received an e-mail from the applicant withdrawing the application.  No action is required of the City Council. 

ALTERNATIVES
None

RECOMENDATION
Information only of the application withdrawal. 

Reviewed by:

Trudi Ryan, Planning Officer
Prepared by Diana O’Dell, Project Planner 

Reviewed by:

Robert Paternoster

Director of Community Development 

Approved by: