REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
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), California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15268, 15357)
Project Planner: Shaunn Mendrin, (408) 730-7431, smendrin@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Report
SUMMARY OF COMMISSION ACTION
The Planning Commission considered this item on September 23, 2024. The Planning Commission noted concern about losing retail on El Camino Real. Staff clarified that this program is targeted toward two housing developments as discussed in the Housing Element. Staff suggested that the program be brought back to the City Council for reconsideration after two developments had been approved. The Planning Commission voted 6-0 (Figone absent) in accordance with Alternative 2 (Alternative 1 with modifications) to recommend to the City Council:
a. Find that the Action is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act subject to (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(1) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15268 and 15357;
b. Introduce an ordinance to amend Sunnyvale Municipal Code Section 19.36.090 relating to minimum commercial development for affordable housing developments developed in the El Camino Real Specific Plan mixed-use zoning districts;
c. Adopt a Resolution that establishes the program for modified commercial requirements in mixed-use development in the El Camino Real Spe...
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