REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Proposed Project:
PEERY PARK PLAN REVIEW PERMIT to construct two 162,000-square foot, four-story corporate/research and development (R&D) office buildings and a 6-level parking structure on a 10.4-acre site (Phase 2 of the W. Maude Ave Campus). An existing approximately 58,188 s.f. building is to be retained. A total of approximately 382,188 s.f. and 85% FAR is requested.
Location: 810-870 W. Maude Avenue & 470 Potrero Ave (APNs: 165-30-001, 011, & 012)
File #: 2017-7066
Zoning: Peery Park Specific Plan (PPSP)
Subdistrict: Innovation Edge (IE) & Mixed Industry Core (MIC)
Applicant / Owner: Simeon Commercial Properties / 870 Maude LLC
Environmental Review: The project is exempt from additional CEQA review per CEQA Guidelines section 15168(c)(2) and (4) and Public Resources Code Section 21094 (c). The project is within the scope of the Peery Park Specific Plan Program EIR as no new environmental impacts are anticipated and no new mitigation measures are required.
Project Planner: Ryan Kuchenig (408) 730-7431, rkuchenig@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Report
SUMMARY OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
The Planning Commission considered this item on November 12, 2018. No members of the public spoke during the public hearing. Discussion from the Planning Commissioners primarily related to bicycle lane improvements, building design and existing trees.
The Planning Commission voted 5-0, to recommend to City Council in accordance with the Staff recommendation including: making the findings and CEQA determination (including the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program); and, approval of the Peery Park Plan Review Permit, Tentative Map, and fees, subject to modified conditions of approval related to:
* Protect additional existing trees specified as #330, #331, #332, and #334 in the project plans (added Condition of Approval BP-15e).
* Maximize energy efficiency through roof cooling measures within the building design (added Condition of Approval...
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