REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Storage Space for Multi-Family Residential: Introduce an Ordinance to Amend Section 19.12.130 ("L") of Chapter 19.12 (Definitions), Section 19.38.040 (Individual Lockable Storage Space) of Chapter 19.38 (Required Facilities) and Section 19.90.030 (Procedures) of Chapter 19.90 (Special Development Permits) of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code, and Find that the Action is Exempt from CEQA Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)
Report
SUMMARY OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
The Planning Commission considered this item on March 6, 2017. Staff answered Commissioners' questions regarding fire safety in the storage areas and bike storage requirements related to individual lockable storage. Staff clarified information in the recommendation. Staff also presented two online resident survey responses that had been received on the day of the Planning Commission hearing, those responses can be found in Attachment 7. No members of the public spoke during the public comment period.
The Planning Commission recommended Alternative 1 to the City Council with a 6-0 vote (one Commissioner was absent).
The Report to Planning Commission can be found in Attachment 1. Draft minutes from the Planning Commission hearing can be found in Attachment 8.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Introduce an Ordinance to amend Section 19.38.040 (Storage Space for Multi-Family Residential) regarding size, location, configuration, exception process and applicability and make associated amendments to Section 19.12.100 ("I") of Chapter 19.12 (Definitions) and Section 19.90.030 (Procedures) of Chapter 19.90 (Special Development Permits) of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code and find these actions are exempt from CEQA.
2. Introduce an Ordinance with modifications.
3. Do not amend the Sunnyvale Municipal Code and make no changes to the requirements for individual lockable storage.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Alternative 1: Introduce an Ordinance to amend Section 19.38.040 (Sto...
Click here for full text