REPORT TO THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
SUBJECT
Title
Proposed Project:
USE PERMIT: To allow a vocal instruction studio within the existing commercial space. No expansion or exterior modifications are proposed with this application.
Location: 510 Lawrence Expressway, Suite 224 (APN: 216-44-119)
File #: PLNG-2025-0318
Zoning: MS-POA (Industrial and Service / Places of Assembly)
Applicant / Owner: Di Hong (applicant) / Lawrence Commercial Center LLC (owner)
Environmental Review: A Class 1 Categorical Exemption relieves this project from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) provisions.
Project Planner: Gabriela Ventura, 408-730-7407, Gventura@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Report
BACKGROUND
Description of Proposed Project
The proposed project requests approval to establish vocal lessons for adults only at Suite #224. No exterior changes are proposed with this application. As described in the Project Description Letter (Attachment 5), the business will operate exclusively by appointment, with each lesson lasting approximately 45 minutes. The number of visitors is not expected to exceed four per day. A use permit is required to establish an education recreation use in the M-S/POA zoning district according to Sunnyvale Municipal Code (SMC) Table 19.22.030.
See Attachment 1 for a map of the vicinity and mailing area for notices.
Previous Actions on the Site
Several places of assembly and recreational uses, including restaurant uses, dance studios, and gaming lounges have been considered through Use Permits for the site.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
A Class 1 Categorical Exemption relieves this project from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) provisions.
DISCUSSION
Proposed Use
The applicant is requesting a Use Permit to allow for the operation of a 509-square-foot education-recreation and enrichment facility, a vocal instruction studio for adults, within the Lawrence Commercial Center. The proposed use will be solely operated by the applicant with no addition...
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