REPORT TO THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
Title
File #: 2014-7946
Location: 727/731 S. Wolfe Road (APNs: 211-05-030, 211-05-031)
Applicant / Owner: Athidhi (applicant) / Wolfe Reed Properties LLC (owner)
Proposed Project:
USE PERMIT to allow an expansion of an existing banquet hall space at 727 South Wolfe Road (Athidhi Banquet Hall) into a vacant, 1,711 square foot tenant space located at 731 South Wolfe Road.
Reason for Permit: A Use Permit is required for new place of assembly uses within the C-1 zoning district.
Project Planner: George Schroeder, (408) 730-7443, gschroeder@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Issues: Parking and neighborhood compatibility.
Recommendation: Approve with conditions
Report
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Existing
Proposed
General Plan:
Neighborhood Commercial
Same
Zoning District:
C-1
Same
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.):
276,940
Same
Total Sq. Ft. Onsite:
75,747
Same
Tenant Sq. Ft.:
1,711
Same
Parking:
398 spaces
Same
Previous Planning Projects related to Subject Application: The Wolfe-Reed Shopping Center was developed in 1969 and is comprised of four contiguous buildings. The applicant currently operates in two locations within the shopping center. Athidhi Indian Cuisine (restaurant) is located at 727 South Wolfe Road and was approved with alcohol service (Use Permit 2007-1148). A banquet hall expansion with internal access to the restaurant was approved with restrictions on use, hours of operation, building occupancy and alcohol service (Use Permit 2009-0398). Athidhi Banquet Hall (place of assembly) is located two tenant spaces to the west at 882 Old San Francisco Road and was also approved with similar restrictions on use, hours of operation, building occupancy and alcohol service (Use Permit 2011-7794).
Yes
Neighborhood Preservation Complaints: There was a temporary sign violation for Athidhi Indian Cuisine in 2008, but was promptly resolved.
No
Existing Deviations from Standard Zoning Requirements:
Based on the square footage and land use types ons...
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