REPORT TO THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
SUBJECT
Title
Proposed Project:
SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT: to allow general alcohol service at an existing restaurant (River Rock Tap Room) that currently allows beer and wine.
Location: 155 South Murphy Avenue (APN: 209-06-009)
File #: 2019-7951
Zoning: DSP-2 (Downtown Specific Plan Block 2)
Applicant / Owner: Venkaiah C. Jetti (applicant) / Nicholas and Sueanne Gera Trustee & Et Al (owner)
Environmental Review: Class 1 Categorical Exemption relieves this project from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) provisions.
Project Planner: Momoko Ishijima, 408-730-7532, mishijima@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Report
BACKGROUND
The project site is located mid-block on the west side of Murphy Avenue in the Downtown Specific Plan Area Block 2, which historically has been the main commercial and entertainment area of Sunnyvale. The existing building was constructed in the early 1990's and over the years has been used as restaurants and a nightclub. The current restaurant, River Rock Tap Room, opened in 2017.
Description of Proposed Project
The proposed project is to allow full alcoholic beverage service at an existing restaurant, River Rock Tap Room. The existing restaurant currently has beer and wine service.
The alcoholic beverages will be served during the existing restaurant's business hours, which are as follows:
* Monday - Tuesday 4:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M.
* Wednesday - Thursday 3:00 P.M. to 12:00 A.M.
* Friday - Saturday 12:00 P.M. to 2:00 A.M.
* Sunday 12:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
No changes to the interior space, outdoor dining area, and building exterior are proposed as part of the project. See Attachment 1 for a map of the vicinity and mailing area for notices.
Previous Actions on the Site
Other than permanent and temporary sign permit applications, the following Planning Permits have been approved for the subject property and related to the requested permit:
* Landmark Alternation Permit (1987-0498): Construction of...
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