REPORT TO THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
Title
File #: 2017-7447
Location: 905 E. El Camino Real Road (APN: 213-46-014)
Applicant / Owner: Ahluwalia Enterprise Inc (applicant) /Wolfe El Camino Investments (property owner)
Proposed Project:
SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT to allow beer and wine sales at an existing gas station and car wash facility.
Reason for Permit: A Special Development Permit is required for retail sale of beer and wine at a gas service station.
Project Planner: Cindy Hom, (408) 730-7411, chom@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Issues: Proximity to sensitive receptors
Recommendation: Approve with conditions
Report
BACKGROUND
Existing/Approved
Proposed
General Plan Designation
Same
Zoning
C-2/ECR
(Neighborhood Business/Precise Plan for the El Camino Real)
Same
Combining District
ECR (Precise Plan for El Camino Real)
Same
Lot Size
27,709 sq. ft.
Same
Lot Coverage
17%
Same
FAR
16%
Same
Building Square footage
2,840 sq. ft.
Same
Parking |1010|Same
Total % of Landscaping
20%
Same
Previous Planning Projects related to Subject Application:
Yes
Neighborhood Preservation Complaint
No
Deviations from Standard Zoning Requirements
No
Permit History
In September 1971, the Planning Commission granted site and architectural approval for a 3,277-square foot gas service station and car wash facility. In September 2005, the Planning Commission approved a Use Permit (File # 2005-0724) to allow for 1,429 square addition and remodel to an existing gas service station and car wash facility. Subsequent permits include various sign permits for tenant signage and a Miscellaneous Plan Permit (File # 2007-1328) to permit grocery sales.
Site Layout and Access
The subject site is located at the southeast corner of the intersection at E. El Camino Real and S. Wolfe Road. The project is bounded by E. El Camino Real to the south, S. Wolfe Road to the west, multi-tenant commercial building to the north, and a RV park to the west. Surrounding land uses consist of mainly commercial buil...
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