CITY OF SUNNYVALE
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA

March 10, 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. 

2003-0102 - Pacific Peninsula Group [Applicant] Sun Pacific, LLC [Owner]: Application for related proposals on a 0.4 acre site located at 759 and 775 Carmel Avenue in an R-3 (Medium Density Residential) Zoning District. (APNs: 205-15-035 and 036) (Negative Declaration) RK (Also to Planning Commission on 03/24/03 and also to City Council on 04/08/03) (20 minutes)

  • Rezone from R-3 (Medium Density Residential) to R-4 (High Density Residential) Zoning District;
  • Special Development Permit to allow the development of 24 attached townhomes, and
  • Tentative Map to combine two lots and sub-divide into 12 lots and one common lot.
 2.

Training - Master Sign Permits & Public Hearing Record (30 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 February 24, 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. 

2003-0055 Mid Peninsula Housing Coalition [Applicant] MP Homestead Park Associates [Owner]: Application for a Special Development Permit on a 6.4 acre site to allow the construction of 66 apartment units over podium parking structure and the construction of an associated maintenance building. The property is located at 1601 Tenaka Place in an R-3/PD (Medium-Density Residential Planned Development) Zoning District (Negative Declaration) (APN: 323-41-001, 002 and 003) EW
 2.

2003-0020 - The Riding Group [Applicant] Sunnyvale Community Christian Church [Owner]: Application for related proposals on a 3.96 acre site located at 397 South Mary Avenue in an R-0 (Low-Density Residential) Zoning District. (Mitigated Negative Declaration) (APN: 161-39-022) (Also to City Council on March 25, 2003) FB

  • General Plan Amendment from RLO (Residential Low Density) to RLM (Residential Low Medium Density);
  • Rezone from R-0 (Low Density Residential) Zoning District to R1.7/PD (Low Medium Density Residential/Planned Development) Zoning District;
  • Special Development Permit to allow development of 35 single family homes, and
  • Tentative Map to subdivide two lots into 35 lots and one common lot.
3. 

2002-0857 - Appeal of a decision by the Director of Community Development denying removal of a Camphor Tree. The property is located at 1644 Finch Way in an R-0 (Low-Density Residential) Zoning District. (APN: 309-45-028) SL

 4.

2003-0005 - Appeal of a decision by the Director of Community Development denying a removal of a Monterey Pine Tree. The property is located at 817 Henderson Avenue in an R-0 (Low-Density Residential) Zoning District. (APN: 313-34-034) SL

 5.

Announcements to City Council

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.ci.sunnyvale.ca.us/city-council/presentations.

PLANNING COMMISSION SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING DATES FOR 2003:

January 7**

April 28

Aug 25

January 13

May 12

Sep 8

January 27

May 13**

Sep 22

February 10

May 27 *

Oct 13

February 24

June 9

Oct 27

March 10

June 23

Nov 10

March 24

July 14

Nov 24

April 8**

July 28

Dec 15

April 14

Aug 11

Dec 18***

*

Regular Meeting Rescheduled due to Holiday

**

Joint Study Session with City Council

***

City Council Study Issue Workshop

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, March 10, 2003

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

Thursday, March 13, 2003

Planning Commission Meeting (Replay of March 10, 2003) 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, March 15, 2003

Planning Commission Meeting (Replay of March 10, 2003) 11:00 a.m.

Sunday, March 16, 2003

Planning Commission Meeting (Replay of March 10, 2003) 11:00 a.m.

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