REPORT TO THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
Title
File #: 2018-7884
Location: 510 Lawrence Ex., Suite 102 (APNs: 216-44-119)
Applicant / Owner: SC Design Group (applicant) / Lawrence Commercial Center LLC (owner)
Proposed Project:
USE PERMIT to allow for recreation and enrichment use (dance studio) and tenant improvements within an existing commercial center.
Reason for Permit: A Use Permit is required for recreation and enrichment uses in the M-S/POA Zoning District.
Project Planner: Shila Behzadiaria, (408) 730-7456, sbehzadiaria@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Issues: Parking and Noise
Recommendation: Approve with conditions
Report
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Zoning District:
Industrial & Service -
Place of Assembly
(MS-POA)
Existing
General Industrial/Office Building
composed of recreational and
place of assembly uses
Proposed
Same
Previous Planning Projects related to Subject Application:
Several places of assembly and recreational uses, including a restaurant use, dance studio, and gaming lounge have been considered through Use Permits for the site.
Neighborhood Preservation Complaint
None
Deviations from Standard Zoning Requirements
None
Site Layout
The Lawrence Commercial Center was developed in 1978 and is located at the southeast corner of the intersection at Lawrence Expressway and Titan Way. The 3.72-acre site is comprised of three buildings with a multitude of office and commercial uses. The buildings are configured in a U shape with the side and rear walls facing Lawrence Expressway, and the front facades oriented towards the internal parking lot (See Attachment 3, Site and Architectural Plans). Customer access to the businesses is directly from the internal parking lot. There is no direct pedestrian or vehicle access from Lawrence Expressway. The proposed use is located at the southeast corner of the building on the south of the property. The Sunnyvale General Plan designates the site as Industrial. The property is zoned as Industrial and Service (M-S) with the Place...
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