REPORT TO THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
Title
File #: 2015-7701
Location: 1173 Borregas Avenue (APN: 110-35-017)
Applicant / Owner: Kate Keading Associates (applicant) / Moffett Place, LLC (owner)
Proposed Project:
VARIANCE to allow a ground sign to extend five (5) feet into the required extended driveway vision triangle.
Reason for Permit: A Variance is required to allow encroachment into the required vision triangle as it is a deviation from the Sunnyvale Municipal Code.
Project Planner: Amber El-Hajj, (408) 730-2723, ael-hajj@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Issues: Safety and visibility.
Recommendation: Approve with conditions
Report
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Existing
Proposed
General Plan:
Moffett Park Specific Plan
Same
Zoning District:
MP-TOD (Moffett Park - Transit Oriented Development)
Same
Ground Sign Setback:
n/a
6 feet from property line
Previous Planning Projects related to Subject Application:
2012-7854 Major Moffett Park Design Review for 1.77 million s.f. office campus (currently under construction)
Yes
Neighborhood Preservation Complaint
No
Deviations from Standard Zoning Requirements: The applicant is requesting a variance from Sunnyvale Municipal Code (SMC) Section 19.34.060 requiring an extended driveway vision triangle at this location. A ground sign would not typically be allowed within this space.
Yes
Background: In December 2012, the Moffett Place development project (2012-7854) was approved by the City Council. The project included a General Plan Amendment, Rezoning, a Major Moffett Park Design Review and an Environmental Impact Report to allow the development of six office buildings, three parking structures and an amenities building totaling 1.77 million square feet. Building permits were issued for the project in 2013, and the project is currently under construction.
In October 2014, the Moffett Place Master Sign Program was approved. The master sign program included multiple ground signs proposed along the perimeter of the project ...
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