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File #: 24-1113   
Type: Report to Board/Commission Status: Passed
Meeting Body: Planning Commission
On agenda: 11/11/2024
Title: Proposed Project: Related applications on a 2.2-acre site: SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT: to consider the redevelopment of a shopping center with a 46-unit, three-story townhouse development; and TENTATIVE MAP: to subdivide the existing lot into seven lots and four parcels and create 46 condominiums. Location: 1040-1060 East El Camino Real (APN: 313-04-026) File #: PLNG-2023-0880 Zoning: ECR-MU-24 (El Camino Real Mixed Use) Applicant / Owner: Balboa Retail Partners (applicant) / Brfii Bell Llc (owner) Environmental Review: No additional review required as per CEQA Guidelines 15168(c)(2) and (4) - environmental impacts of the project are addressed in the El Camino Real Specific Plan (ECRSP) Environmental Impact Report (EIR). Project Planner: Momo Ishijima, (408) 730-7532, mishijima@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Attachments: 1. Noticing and Vicinity Map, 2. Project Data Table, 3. Recommended Findings, 4. Recommended Conditions of Approval, 5. Site and Architectural Plans, 6. ECRSP Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, 7. CEQA Environmental Checklist, 8. State Density Bonus Law Request Letter from Applicant, 9. Transportation Demand Management Program, 10. Parking Management Plan, 11. Comments from Neighbors, 12. Cost Analysis for State Density Bonus Concession from Applicant, 13. Public Comments Received After Staff Report Published and Four Hours Prior to Meeting, 14. Presentation to Planning Commission RTC No 24-1113 -20241111
REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION

SUBJECT
Title
Proposed Project: Related applications on a 2.2-acre site:
SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT: to consider the redevelopment of a shopping center with a 46-unit, three-story townhouse development; and
TENTATIVE MAP: to subdivide the existing lot into seven lots and four parcels and create 46 condominiums.
Location: 1040-1060 East El Camino Real (APN: 313-04-026)
File #: PLNG-2023-0880
Zoning: ECR-MU-24 (El Camino Real Mixed Use)
Applicant / Owner: Balboa Retail Partners (applicant) / Brfii Bell Llc (owner)
Environmental Review: No additional review required as per CEQA Guidelines 15168(c)(2) and (4) - environmental impacts of the project are addressed in the El Camino Real Specific Plan (ECRSP) Environmental Impact Report (EIR).
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 24,936-square foot commercial center
Surrounding Land Uses
North: Commercial and assisted living facility across El Camino Real
South: Single-family residential
East: Auto repair and commercial
West: Commercial center across Henderson 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 Recommended Conditions of Approval in Attachment 4.

BACKGROUND

Description of Proposed Project
The project site is 2.2 acres in size and is currently developed with a 24,936-square foot commercial building. The proposed project consists of demolishing the existing building and constructing 46 three-story townhomes within seven buildings. The project proposes to utilize the State Density Bonus Law ...

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