REPORT TO THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
Title
File #: 2016-7157
Location: 1025 The Dalles (APN 320-11-010)
Applicant / Owner: John Miller Architects / St. Luke Lutheran Church of Sunnyvale
Proposed Project:
USE PERMIT to allow the construction of a meeting room on an elevated platform at an existing church site.
Reason for Permit: A Use Permit is required to add meeting space to an existing religious facility.
Project Planner: Cindy Hom, (408) 730-7411, Chom@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Issues: Potential construction and structural impacts to a 60-foot tall blue oak tree that is utilized for the youth outpost treehouse.
Recommendation: Approve with conditions.
Report
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Background
Previous Planning Projects related to Subject Application:
* Use Permit No. 2012-7479 - Approval for a 1,920 square afterschool learning center on 8/21/12.
* Use Permit No. 2004-0705 - Denial to construct a 65' tall wireless telecommunication monopole facility on 1/11/05.
* Use Permit No. 1986-0219 - Approval for expansion of the preschool and office space on 3/19/86.
* Use Permit No. 1983-0249 - Approval for a private school and daycare Use on 8/9/83.
* Original Site and Architectural approval for church building was granted on 9/28/59.
* Subsequent approvals include multiple Miscellaneous Plan Permits for tree removals, signage and minor site improvements.
Yes
Neighborhood Preservation Complaint
No
Deviations from Standard Zoning Requirements
No
Use Description
St. Luke Lutheran Church is requesting a Use Permit to allow for a youth outpost, consisting of a 321 square foot meeting room and approximately 859 square feet of associated decking and ramps constructed around a 93-year old blue oak tree. The tree and proposed meeting room is located in between Kurtz Hall and the north parking lot (See site plan in Attachment 3). The purpose of the youth outpost is to provide recreation space for the youth and a focal point for the family-oriented St. Lu...
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