REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
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Proposed Project: Related applications on a 1.25-acre site:
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (DA): Introduction of an Ordinance Approving and Adopting of a DA between the City of Sunnyvale and Gary Thon-Lon Hon and Nichole Ying Lin Hon, as trustees of the Hon Family Trust and Edward H. Leone Jr. LLC
SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT (SDP): to demolish the existing buildings and construct a new 125,128 square foot four (4) story office building with two (2) levels of underground parking
Location: 480 and 490 S. Mathilda Avenue and 355 W. Olive Avenue (APNs: 209-28-008 and 052)
File #: 2021-7281 (DA) and 2021-7280 (SDP)
Zoning: DSP Block 13
Applicant: Daniel Minkoff, Minkoff Group
Owners: Gary Thon-Lon Hon and Nichole Ying Lin Hon, as Trustees of the Hon Family Trust and Edward H. Leone Jr. LLC
Environmental Review: A Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared in compliance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) provisions and City CEQA Guidelines.
Project Planner: Shaunn Mendrin, (408) 730-7431, smendrin@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Report
SUMMARY OF COMMISSION ACTION
The Planning Commission considered this item on July 25, 2022, after being continued from the June 27 and July 11, 2022 Planning Commission Hearings.
There were 17 members of the public that spoke in opposition of the project. The main issues are contained in letters of opposition in Attachment 11. Community concerns dealt with compatibility of the proposed architecture, traffic on Olive Avenue, building height over 50 feet, and allowance of Community Benefits to enable the additional development and how the Community Benefit funds would be used.
There were ten members of the public that spoke in support of the proposed project and development agreement. The main reasons for support are contained in Attachment 12. Reasons for support include bicycle parking, showers for cyclists, architecture, and the existing quilting store managed traffic for numerous events throughout...
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