City of Sunnyvale - File #: 15-0870

• File #: 15-0870
• Type: Minutes
• Status: Agenda Ready
• Meeting Body: Zoning Administrator Hearing
• On agenda: 10/14/2015
• Title: File #: 2015-7705 Location: 1175 Elko Drive (APN: 104-32-048) Applicant / Owner: Energy Stars Constructions (applicant) / IDEC Corp. (owner) Proposed Project: VARIANCE to allow six wind turbines located between the face of building and street. Reason for Permit: A Variance is required to allow wind energy systems located between the face of building and street (SMC 19.56.080 (g)) Project Planner: Sh?tal Divatia, (408) 730-7637, sdivatia@sunnyvale.ca.gov Issues: View from the street Recommendation: Approve with Conditions NOTE: This item was continued from the Zoning Administrator hearing of September 30, 2015.

REPORT TO THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
Title
File #: 2015-7705
Location: 1175 Elko Drive (APN: 104-32-048)
Applicant / Owner: Energy Stars Constructions (applicant) / IDEC Corp. (owner)
Proposed Project:
VARIANCE to allow six wind turbines located between the face of building and street.
Reason for Permit: A Variance is required to allow wind energy systems located between the face of building and street (SMC 19.56.080 (g))
Project Planner: Sh?tal Divatia, (408) 730-7637, sdivatia@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Issues: View from the street
Recommendation: Approve with Conditions
NOTE: This item was continued from the Zoning Administrator hearing of September 30, 2015.

Report
PROJECT DESCRIPTION


Existing
Proposed
General Plan:
Industry
Same
Zoning District:
MS (Industrial Service)
Same
Lot Size:
4.5 acres
Same
Total Sq. Ft. on Site:
83,600 sq. ft.
Same
Total Landscaping:
Approx. 54,014. ft.
Same
Setback from Anvilwood
Building: >200'

Wind Turbine: >100'


Previous Planning Projects related to Subject Application:
UP 1998-0555 to allow construction of new industrial building.
UP 2001-0085 to allow 46% FAR for the industrial-warehouse building.
Several MPPs approved for signs and other site improvements including a solar panels on the roof.
Yes
Neighborhood Preservation Complaint:
No
Deviations from Standard Zoning Requirements:
The applicant is requesting a deviation from City of Sunnyvale Municipal Code Section 19.48.100, which prohibits mechanical equipment including renewable energy systems from being installed between the face of a building and the street.
All setback requirements are met.
Yes

Background:
The subject site is located on the corner of Anvilwood Avenue, Elko Drive and Forgewood Avenue. The site is surrounded by industrial land uses. The site is developed with an industrial building including a warehouse and outdoor employee recreation areas. The applicant proposes to install six vertical wind turbines on the west side of th...