REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Title
File #: 2014-8084
Location: 1323 Sunnyvale Saratoga Road (APN: 323-10-015)
Applicant / Owner: Caf? Stop, ABI Consulting Inc. / DRB Investment
Proposed Project: Call for Review by the Planning Commission of a decision by the Zoning Administrator approving a SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT for a new caf? with additional covered outdoor seating and associated site improvements
Reason for Permit: A Special Development Permit is required for the proposed project in the C-1/PD Zoning District.
Project Planner: Sh?tal Divatia, (408) 730-7637, sdivatia@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Issues: Front setback, landscaping, on-site circulation, and conformance with previously approved Special Development Permits (related to parking area).
Recommendation: Approve the Special Development Permit subject to recommend Conditions of Approval.
Report
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Zoning District: C1-PD/PD
Existing Use: 1,116 s.f. caf? building
Proposed Use: Expanded (1,653 s.f.) caf? building
Setback: Proposed Front setback - 3 ft.
This application was originally heard by the Zoning Administrator at a hearing on February 11, with a site visit on February 17 and decision on February 18, 2015. This project is being considered by the Planning Commission because the application was called up for review by Planning Commission Chair Russell Melton.
Previous Planning Projects related to Subject Application:
MPP 2013-7549 to allow one outdoor storage container (adjacent to Dairy Belle building) for 4 years (until 6/25/2017).
SDP 2012-7118 to allow a second story addition to the existing single-family home.
SDP 2011-7445 to allow deviation from the front yard setback to extend canopy of an existing building and change of use from flower shop to restaurant
SDP1994-0317, 0269 to allow accessory structures on the site.
Several Tree Removal Permits have been approved for the site
Neighborhood Preservation Complaints:
Several complaints ...
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