REPORT TO THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
Title
File #: 2018-7479
Location: 904 Caribbean Drive (APN: 110-37-001)
Applicant / Owner: Cepheid (applicant) / Terreno Caribbean Llc (owner)
Proposed Project:
SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT to add a canopy to the recycling and trash facility, resulting in 46.6% lot coverage, where 45% is the maximum allowed. A deviation is also requested from the parking requirement with 259 spaces are provided, where a minimum 278 spaces are required.
Reason for Permit: A minor Special Development Permit (SDP) is required for a deviation from the minimum lot coverage requirement.
Project Planner: Aastha Vashist, (408) 730-7458, avashist@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Issues: Compatibility
Recommendation: Approve with conditions
Report
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Zoning District:
Moffett Park Industrial (MPI)
Existing
General Industrial Building
Proposed
Same
Previous Planning Projects related to Subject Application:
2013-7365 Miscellaneous Planning Permit (MPP) for review of parking requirements.
Yes
Neighborhood Preservation Complaint
No
Deviations from Standard Zoning Requirements
259 parking spaces are provided where 278 is minimum required. Proposed lot coverage is 46.6% where 45% is the maximum allowed.
Yes, parking and lot coverage
The project includes the addition of a canopy over the existing recycling and solid waste facility on an industrial site, resulting in 46.6 percent lot coverage, where 45 percent is the maximum permitted. No change to parking is proposed as part of this application. A minor SDP is required to allow deviation from the maximum lot coverage.
See Attachment 1 for Vicinity and Noticing Map and Attachment 2 for Project Data Table.
Background
The project site is located in the Moffett Park Specific Plan (MPSP) Industrial area north of highway 237, between East Caribbean Drive and Crossman Avenue. The site is surrounded by general industrial and warehouse use buildings. The Twin Creek Sports complex is located across East Car...
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