REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Proposed Project: Related applications on a 5.24-acre site:
SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT: to redevelop a commercial site into a 242-unit multi-family development (80 townhomes and 162 apartment units) and 2,050 square feet commercial; and,
TENTATIVE MAP: to subdivide the existing lot into 31 lots and create 80 condominiums.
Location: 777 Sunnyvale Saratoga Road (APN: 201-36-002)
File #: PLNG-2023-0807
Zoning: ECR-MU54 (El Camino Real Specific Plan - Mixed Use)
Applicant / Owner: Valley Oak Partners, LLC (applicant) / Mardit Properties, LP (owner)
Environmental Review: Environmental impacts of the project are addressed in the El Camino Real Specific Plan (ECRSP) Environmental Impact Report (EIR). No additional review required as per CEQA Guidelines 15183.
Project Planner: Momo Ishijima, (408) 730-7532, mishijima@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
General Plan: El Camino Real Specific Plan (ECRSP)
Existing Site Conditions: A 58,897-square foot vacant commercial buildings and parking lot.
Surrounding Land Uses
North: Commercial and multi-family residential (apartments)
South: Multi-family residential (apartments)
East: Commercial shopping center across Sunnyvale Saratoga Road
West: Sunnyvale Tennis Center, orchard, and multi-family residential (apartments and townhomes) across South Mathilda Avenue
Issues: Concession and Waivers from Development Standards
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 based on the Recommended Findings in Attachment 3 and subject to the Recommended Conditions of Approval in Attachment 4.
BACKGROUND
Description of Proposed Project
The project site is 5.4 acres in size and is currently developed with 58,897-square feet of vacant commercial buildings. ...
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