REPORT TO THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
Title
File #: 2016-7244
Location: 108 South Sunnyvale Avenue (APN: 209-05-039)
Applicant / Owner: Tacos Joya (applicant) / Ralph Accola Trustee & Et Al (owner)
Proposed Project:
SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT to allow a new restaurant within a shopping center in the Downtown Specific Plan (Block 3).
Reason for Permit: A Special Development Permit is required for restaurants and fast food restaurants with on sale beer and wine alcohol beverage service in the Block 3 of the Downtown Specific Plan area.
Project Planner: Aastha Vashist, (408) 730-7458, avashist@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Issues: Trash enclosure
Recommendation: Approve with conditions
Report
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Previous Planning Projects related to Subject Application:
None
Neighborhood Preservation Complaint
#2016-1982: Overflowing trash/recycling containers in rear of foot massage business at mall.
Yes
Deviations from Standard Zoning Requirements
No
The proposal is for a new restaurant (Tacos Joya) in a multi-tenant shopping center located in Block 3 of the Downtown Specific Plan District. The existing building was built in 1978 and has been occupied by recreational, personal service, restaurant and office uses.
See Attachment 4 for the "Site and Architectural Plans" and Attachment 5 for the "Project Description Letter", provided by the applicant.
Use Description
The proposed use is for a restaurant, Tacos Joya, in a vacant 656 square-foot vacant tenant space (Suite A). The tenant space was previously occupied by retail use (Crazy Snacks).
The food service will include Mexican cuisine and beer and wine service. The restaurant will be open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday and Saturday. No outdoor seating and exterior modifications are proposed as part of this application.
Site and Floor Layout
The shopping center is located at the intersection of South Sunnyvale Avenue and East Evelyn Avenue. The subject...
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