REPORT TO THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
Title
File #: 2015-7570
Location: 295 Lawrence Expressway (APN: 205-37-002)
Applicant / Owner: Santa Clara Super Auto (applicant) / Kenneth S Ngai Trustee & Et Al (owner)
Proposed Project:
USE PERMIT to allow sale of beer and wine at an existing gas station (Chevron)
Reason for Permit: A Use Permit is required for the sale of beer and wine at a permitted automobile service station.
Project Planner: Aastha Vashist, (408) 730-7458, avashist@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Issues: Compatibility of use
Recommendation: Approve with conditions
Report
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The proposed project is a Use Permit (UP) to allow sale of beer and wine at an existing gas station (Chevron). A Use Permit is required for sale of beer and wine at a permitted automobile service station in the Industrial and Service zoning district (M-S), per Sunnyvale Municipal Code (SMC) Section 19.22.030.
See Attachment 1 for a map of the vicinity and mailing area for notices, and Attachment 2 for the Project Data Table.
Previous Planning Projects related to Subject Application:
A Miscellaneous Planning Permit (2015-7813) was approved on January 20, 2016 to allow the expansion of the existing convenience store and the conversion of the 798 square feet existing service bay to a convenience store for a total area of 1,172 square feet.
Yes
Neighborhood Preservation Complaint
No active complaints
Deviations from Standard Zoning Requirements
No
Background
The subject site has been occupied by a gas station and convenience store (Chevron gas station and Chevron ExtraMile store). The existing convenience store was recently approved for expansion through a staff-level planning permit (2015-7813). The property is located within a neighborhood that contains retail, office, recreational and industrial uses.
Use Description
The property owner proposes to offer the sale of beer and wine within the existing convenience store on the service station site. The type of license that is ...
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