REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Proposed Project: Related applications on a 4.01-acre site on Maude Avenue:
PEERY PARK PLAN REVIEW PERMIT to construct a 174,545-square foot, four-story corporate/research and development (R&D) office building and a 6-level parking structure on a 4.01-acre site resulting in a total of 100% FAR. The project includes outdoor recreation areas and a pedestrian/bicycle path for public use.
TENTATIVE MAP to merge three parcels into one parcel.
File #: 2015-8126
Location: 684 W. Maude Avenue (APNs: 165-28-028)
Applicant / Owner: Simeon Commercial Partners / Ks 684 Maude Llc
Environmental Review: The project is exempt from additional CEQA review per CEQA Guidelines section 15168(c)(2) and (4) and Public Resources Code Section 21094 (c). The project is within the scope of the Peery Park Specific Plan Program EIR as no new environmental impacts are anticipated and no new mitigation measures are required.
Report
Project Planner: Ryan Kuchenig (408) 730-7431, rkuchenig@sunnyvale.ca.gov
SUMMARY OF COMMISSION ACTION
The proposed project was considered by the Planning Commission on April 10, 2017. No members of the public spoke during the public hearing. Discussion from the Planning Commissioners primarily related to the bicycle lane along W. Maude Avenue and the proposed on-site trees and landscaping.
The Planning Commission voted 5-0, to recommend to City Council in accordance with the Staff recommendation including: making the findings and CEQA determination (including the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program); and, approval of the Peery Park Plan Review Permit, Tentative Map, and fees, subject to modified conditions of approval related to:
* Bicycle lane improvements along W. Maude Avenue;
* Consideration of specific size and species trees;
* A recommendation for incorporating the required public art into the design of the garage; and,
* To ensure that the design of the office building roof screening mimics the overal...
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