REPORT TO THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
SUBJECT
Title
Proposed Project:
USE PERMIT to allow a restaurant use (AMD caf?), and
VARIANCE: for a trellis to encroach into the front-yard setback.
Location: 1 AMD Place (APN:205-22-024)
File #: 2020-7017
Zoning: R-3/P-D
Applicant / Owner: Irvine Company / 1090 East Duane Avenue LLC (applicant/owner)
Environmental Review: Class 1 Categorical Exemption (existing facilities) relieves this project from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) provisions.
Project Planner: Margaret Netto, 408-730-7628, mnetto@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Report
BACKGROUND
The project is located at the former AMD office campus. On April 23, 2019, City Council approved Special Development Permit (SDP) (#2016-8035) to allow the construction of 1,051 residential units, including 944 units in three to five-story apartment buildings, and 107 units in three-story townhome style buildings. Public improvements included the dedication of a 6.5-acre public park, extension of Indian Wells Avenue to the east to connect with the Duane Avenue/Stewart Drive intersection and associated public improvements. The site is currently under construction.
The project was erroneously noticed as a Use Permit to allow a restaurant use and a Variance to allow the trellis to encroach into the front-yard setback. Since the AMD residential development was approved with an SDP, the proposed project would be an amendment to that permit. The scope of the project noticed remains the same.
Description of Proposed Project
The proposed project includes the construction of a 3,158-square foot Caf? located on the ground level of the northwest corner of Block 2 residential building of the AMD development. The Caf? is envisioned as an amenity to serve the apartment residents and the public. The Caf? would include a market providing a grab and go type service with fresh food, the sale of basic grocery items and beer and wine. The project proposes indoor and outdoor seating areas. ...
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