REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
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Proposed Project: Related applications on a 3.56-acre site:
SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT: to demolish three existing used auto sales buildings (office and repair garage space) and construct: 1) a seven-story mixed-use building including approximately 31,361 square feet of commercial/retail space on the first and second stories and 111 multifamily residential rental units on the third story and above; and 2) five, two-story single-family homes.
VESTING TENTATIVE MAP: to subdivide the properties into six lots (one for the mixed-use building and five single-family lots).
Location: 1104 and 1124 West El Camino Real (APNs: 198-17-023,198-17-029
File #: 2018-7798
Zoning: ECR-MU33 (El Camino Real Mixed Use)
Applicant / Owner: Steve Brinkman (owner and applicant)
Environmental Review: No additional review required as per CEQA Guidelines 15183 - environmental impacts of the project are addressed in the El Camino Real Specific Plan (ECRSP) Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
Project Planner: Jeffrey Cucinotta, (408) 730-7424, jcucinotta@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
General Plan: El Camino Real Specific Plan.
Existing Site Conditions: a two-story office/garage building, two one-story garage buildings, and surface parking.
Surrounding Land Uses
North: shopping center (restaurants, personal services) across El Camino Real.
South: single-family neighborhood.
East: shopping center (restaurants, personal services) immediately adjacent and automotive uses east of Grape Avenue.
West: restaurant; auto sales.
Issues: Neighborhood compatibility; Special Development Permit deviations
Staff Recommendation: Alternative 1. Make the required findings to approve the CEQA determination that the project is consistent with the ECRSP EIR and no additional environmental review is required pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15183 and approve the Special Development Permit and Vesting Tentative Map based on the Recommended Findings in Attac...
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