REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Proposed Project:
Introduce an Ordinance and adopt a Resolution to:
Amend Sunnyvale Municipal Code Chapter 19.36 (El Camino Specific Plan District) and Adopt an Ordinance to Implement Housing Element Program H17: El Camino Real Specific Plan (ECRSP) Commercial Requirement for Affordable Housing Developments and Adopt a Resolution to Establish and Adopt Program H-17 for Modified Commercial Requirements in Mixed-Use Development in the El Camino Real Specific Plan.
Location: El Camino Specific Plan Area (APNs: Various)
File #: PLNG-2024-0581
Zoning: ECR-Various
Environmental Review: Non-discretionary project (Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(1), CEQA Guidelines Sections 15268, 15357)
Project Planner: Shaunn Mendrin, (408) 730-7431, smendrin@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Report
BACKGROUND
The El Camino Real Specific Plan (ECRSP) was adopted by the City Council in December 2023. The ECRSP includes several sites intended to redevelop from commercial/retail use to mixed use housing and commercial/retail. The ECRSP and implementing zoning code prescribe the minimum amount of retail required for mixed use developments.
The Housing Element of the General Plan was certified by the State Housing and Community Development Department in March 2024. The Housing Element includes a program to reduce, eliminate, or otherwise modify the commercial requirement on sites zoned for mixed use in the ECRSP to facilitate the development of 100% affordable housing development. This program was planned for completion by the end of 2023.
EXISTING POLICY
General Plan Goals and Policies: A complete list of goals and policies from the Land Use and Transportation (LUTE) Chapter and other elements of the General Plan that pertain to the proposed amendment are in Full List of Relevant Goals, Policies and Programs in Attachment 4.
ECRSP Vision Statement, Guiding Principles, Goals, and Policies: A complete list of the vision statement, guiding principles...
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