REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
File #: 2015-7539
Location: 845 W. Maude Ave. (APN: 165-41-001)
Zoning: M-S
Proposed Project: Consideration of an application for a 1.66-acre site:
Use Permit to allow construction of a 39,233 square foot four-story office/R&D building resulting in approximately 55% Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
Applicant / Owner: Peery-Arrillaga / Wizardly Holdings LLC
Environmental Review: Mitigated Negative Declaration
Project Planner: Noren Caliva-Lepe, (408) 730-7659, ncaliva-lepe@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
General Plan: Industry
Existing Site Conditions: One-story office/R&D building
Surrounding Land Uses
North: Office/R&D
South: Office/R&D across Maude Avenue
East: Office/R&D building under construction
West: Office/R&D recently constructed (former Post Office site)
Issues: Floor area ratio (FAR)
Staff Recommendation: Recommend the City Council Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and approve the Use Permit with the Conditions of Approval in Attachment 4.
BACKGROUND
This project was continued from the January 11, 2016 Planning Commission hearing and is scheduled to go before the City Council for a final decision on February 23, 2016.
Description of Proposed Project
The proposed project involves demolition of the existing 19,998 square foot R&D building and construction of a new 39,233 square foot, four-story office/R&D building. The project also includes a detached three-level parking garage with one level underground and two levels above-ground; recreational amenities are proposed for the top deck of the garage. The project will result in approximately 55% FAR. Currently, projects exceeding 35% FAR (or 45% with Green Building incentives) require Use Permit approval by the City Council.
See Attachment 1 for a map of the vicinity and mailing area for notices and Attachment 2 for the project Data Table.
Previous Actions on the Site
The existing building was built in 1974. ...
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