REPORT TO THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
Title
File #: 2017-7764
Location: 905 East El Camino Real (APN: 213-46-014)
Applicant / Owner: Ahluwalia Enterprise Inc (applicant) /Wolf & El Camino Invs Llc (owner)
Proposed Project:
SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT to allow the addition of four car wash machines to an existing car wash facility. A new trellis and relocation of the existing hand vacuum station are also proposed as part of the application.
Reason for Permit: A Special Development Permit is required for car wash use within the Highway Business Zoning District (C-2).
Project Planner: Aastha Vashist, (408) 730-7458, avashist@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Issues: Noise, neighborhood compatibility, architecture.
Recommendation: Approve with conditions
Report
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Zoning District:
C-2/ECR (Highway Business Zoning District with El Camino Real Precise Plan combining District)
Existing
Gas Station, Car Wash and Convenience Store
Proposed
Same
Previous Planning Projects related to Subject Application:
A Use Permit for allowing sale of beer and wine at the convenience store (2017-7447)
Yes
Neighborhood Preservation Complaint
No active complaints
Deviations from Standard Zoning Requirements
No
The proposal includes the addition of four new car wash machines, relocation of the existing hand vacuum station, and construction of a 12-foot tall trellis at an existing gas station with car wash and convenience store. The addition of car wash machines (expansion of use) requires a Special Development Permit (SDP).
See Attachment 1 for a Vicinity and Noticing Map and Attachment 2 for the Project Data Table.
Background
The existing car wash facility was approved through a Special Development Permit (2005-0724) by the Planning Commission in 2005. Recently, a Special Development Permit (2017-7447) was approved through a Zoning Administrator Hearing to allow sale of beer and wine at the existing convenience store. The City's Neighborhood Preservation Division received a ...
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