REPORT TO THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
Title
File #: 2017-7698
Location: 1040 Sunnyvale Saratoga Avenue (APN 211-22-013)
Applicant / Owner: PM Design Group, Inc. (applicant) / Patrick Lemon for BP (owner)
Proposed Project:
SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT: To allow demolition of an existing 1,175 square foot convenience store and auto repair building and construction of a new 3,180 square feet convenience store and associated site improvements to an existing gas service station. The project includes proposed beer, wine and tobacco sales and a request to operate 24-hours seven days a week and a request to deviate from the front and side setback requirement.
Reason for Permit: The application is submitted pursuant to SMC: 19.20.030, (Permitted, Conditionally Permitted and Prohibited Uses in Commercial Zoning Districts), 19.26.030 (PD combining district), and 19.90 (Special Development Permit). The proposed beer and wine sales and new building is subject a Minor Special Development Permit and requires Zoning Administrator review and approval.
Project Planner: Cindy Hom, 408-730-7411, chom@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Issues: Setbacks and Noise
Recommendation: Approve with conditions subject to the findings and conditions of approval.
Report
BACKGROUND
The subject site is located on an existing 0.63-acre commercial site located at the southeast corner of the intersection at Sunnyvale Saratoga Road and Remington Drive. Currently, the subject site is utilized as an ARCO gas station that is developed with a convenience store and auto repair shop and two fueling canopies with four fuel dispensers.
The Sunnyvale General Plan designates this site as Commercial and is zoned as Neighborhood Business (C-1) with the Planned Development (PD) Combining District. Surrounding land uses include a newly approved child care center to the north, multifamily residential homes to the east and south, and commercial retail and services to the west. The permit history for the subject site is...
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