REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
File #: 2016-7127
Location: 760 E El Camino Real (APN: 211-25-044)
Zoning: C-2/ECR
Proposed Project: Appeal of decision by the Director of Community Development approving a Miscellaneous Plan Permit for architectural, lighting, landscaping, and parking lot modifications for New Seasons Market within an existing commercial retail site.
Appellant/Applicant/Owner: Protect Our Sunnyvale/LRS Architects/Ramco IL, Inc.
Environmental Review: Categorically Exempt Class 1
Staff Contact: Ryan Kuchenig, (408) 730-7431, rkuchenig@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
General Plan: Commercial General Business
Existing Site Conditions: Commercial Retail Building - Vacant (Formerly Best Buy)
Surrounding Land Uses
North: Commercial Shopping Center (La Hacienda Center across El Camino Real)
South: Single Family Residential
East: Commercial Retail Building (PetSmart)
West: Auto Dealership (Tesla)
Issues: Appeal letter noting concerns with public health, safety, and welfare
Staff Recommendation: Deny the Appeal and uphold the decision of the Director of Community Development to approve the Miscellaneous Plan Permit subject to recommended Conditions of Approval in Attachment 3.
BACKGROUND
This is an appeal of the decision of the Director of Community Development to approve a Miscellaneous Plan Permit (MPP) that authorizes minor architectural modifications and site improvements to an existing retail building at 760 E. El Camino Real (previously the Best Buy electronics store) in order to accommodate a New Seasons Market grocery store.
The proposed grocery store use is allowed by right in the C-2/ECR zoning district. However, changes to the exterior of the building or other site modifications require design review pursuant to Section 19.80.030(b) of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code. In addition, the site is subject to a 2004 Special Development Permit, which provides that minor site or architectural modifications are subject to review a...
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