REPORT TO THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
Title
File #: 2015-7253
Location: 1249 Birchwood Drive (APN: 104-29-006)
Applicant / Owner: David Hamilton (applicant) / 1249-1253 Birchwood Drive LLC (owner)
Proposed Project:
USE PERMIT to allow a new auto repair and painting facility within a 12,084-square foot industrial building.
Reason for Permit: A Use Permit is required for an auto repair facility in the M-S (Industrial and Service) Zoning District (SMC 19.22.030)
Project Planner: Momoko Ishijima, (408) 730-7532, mishijima@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Issues: Compatibility and parking.
Recommendation: Approve with conditions
Report
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The applicant is proposing to use the existing 12,084-square foot industrial building for an auto repair and painting facility. The applicant notes that all repair work will be conducted inside the building.
Previous Planning Projects related to Subject Application:
2003-0350 (MPP) Daycare for dogs
Neighborhood Preservation Complaint
None
Deviations from Standard Zoning Requirements
FAR, Setbacks and Landscaping (legal nonconforming)
Background
The existing building at the project site was constructed in 1962 and has served a variety of industrial uses. A day care facility for dogs was approved on June 11, 2003 (Use Permit 2003-0350).
MAACO Collison Repair and Auto Painting is proposing to relocate from its existing location at 1042 West Evelyn Avenue to the project site at 1249 Birchwood Drive. MAACO has been in operation at the West Evelyn Avenue location since 1978 (Use Permit 3659). On August 12, 2014, the City Council took action to initiate a study for a General Plan Amendment to consider a land use designation change from industrial to medium density residential for the West Evelyn Avenue area between Mary Avenue and Bernardo Avenue where MAACO is currently located. In anticipation of a potential land use designation change the business owner has taken the initiative to relocate to a property more su...
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