REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
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File #: 2016-7212
Location: 1050 Kifer Rd. (APN: 205-50-001, 205-50-029, 205-50-036)
Zoning: MXD-I/II (Flexible Mixed Use I/II)
Proposed Project: An application on a 21.7-acre site:
USE PERMIT: to redevelop an industrial site, including construction of two four-story office/R&D buildings and two parking structures resulting in 755,144 square feet and 80% Floor Area Ratio (Intuitive Surgical).
Applicant / Owner: Intuitive Surgical
Environmental Review: No additional review required as per CEQA Guidelines 15168(c)(2) and (4) - environmental impacts of the project are addressed in the Lawrence Station Area Plan Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR).
Project Planner: Noren Caliva-Lepe, (408) 730-7659, ncaliva-lepe@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
General Plan: Lawrence Station Area Plan (LSAP)
Zoning: MXD-I/II (Flexible Mixed Use I/II)
Existing Site Conditions: Office/R&D
Surrounding Land Uses
North: Office/R&D (in the City of Santa Clara)
South: Office/R&D and railroad tracks
East: Office/R&D (proposed Greystar mixed-use site, see 2016-7882)
West: Office/R&D (existing Intuitive Surgical office building)
Issues: Aesthetics and consistency with LSAP
Staff Recommendation: Alternative 1 - Make the required Findings to approve the CEQA determination that the environmental impacts of the project are addressed in the Lawrence Station Area Plan Program (LSAP) Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and no additional environmental review is required; and approve the Use Permit subject to LSAP the LSAP Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program in Attachment 7 and recommended conditions of approval in Attachment 4.
BACKGROUND
The project site is currently comprised of three parcels totaling approximately 21.7 acres, containing four office/R&D buildings totaling 362,679 square feet. Surrounding uses primarily consist with office/R&D uses. The Lawrence Caltrain Station is located less than half a mile southeast of the p...
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