City of Sunnyvale  
Meeting Minutes  
Planning Commission  
Monday, July 14, 2025  
6:00 PM  
Online and Council Chambers, City Hall,  
456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086  
Special Meeting: Study Session - 6:00 PM | Public Hearing - 7:00 PM  
6 P.M. SPECIAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING (Study Session)  
Call to Order  
Vice Chair Davis called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.  
Roll Call  
Present: 6 -  
Chair Nathan Iglesias  
Vice Chair Galen Kim Davis  
Commissioner Chris Figone  
Commissioner Martin Pyne  
Commissioner Neela Shukla  
Commissioner Ilan Sigura  
Absent: 1 - Commissioner Michael Serrone  
Study Session  
A.  
Proposed Project:  
25-0701  
MISCELLANEOUS PLAN PERMIT: To allow site and  
architectural modifications to a previously approved Special  
Development Permit (File # 2020-7620) for an existing affordable  
housing development which consisted of demolition of one  
apartment building with 32 apartment units, construction of a new  
six-story, 93-unit building, and rehabilitation of an existing  
apartment building with 30 affordable apartment units. The project  
was approved by the Planning Commission on November 8,  
2021, with a State Density Bonus which included four  
concessions and three waivers from development standards.  
Staff is requesting to allow the minor modifications to be  
approved by the Director of Community Development.  
Location: 245 W. Weddell Drive (APN: 110-12-093)  
File #: PLNG-2025-0332  
Zoning: High Density Residential with a Planned Development  
Combining District (R-4/PD)  
Applicant / Owner: Architects FORA (applicant) / Parkview Apartment  
Association (owner)  
Environmental Review: A Class 32 Infill Development Project  
exemption relieves this project from California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) provisions  
Project Planner: Cindy Hom, (408) 730-7411, chom@sunnyvale.ca.gov  
Adjourn Special Meeting  
7 P.M. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING  
CALL TO ORDER  
Chair Iglesias called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.  
SALUTE TO THE FLAG  
Chair Iglesias led the salute to the flag.  
ROLL CALL  
Present: 6 -  
Chair Nathan Iglesias  
Vice Chair Galen Kim Davis  
Commissioner Chris Figone  
Commissioner Martin Pyne  
Commissioner Neela Shukla  
Commissioner Ilan Sigura  
Absent: 1 - Commissioner Michael Serrone  
Commissioner Serrone’s absence is excused.  
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS  
Chair Iglesias announced that recruitment is underway for openings on the City’s  
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission. He provided some details on the  
application and interview process for these openings.  
There were no public speakers for this agenda item.  
CONSENT CALENDAR  
There were no public speakers for this agenda item.  
Chair Iglesias stated that Commissioner Pyne was not listed as present in the  
Planning Commission meeting minutes of June 23, 2025.  
MOTION: Commissioner Pyne moved, and Commissioner Shukla seconded the  
motion to approve the Consent Calendar with the following revision to the Planning  
Commission meeting minutes of June 23, 2025:  
1.) Note that the meeting minutes must indicate that Commissioner Pyne was  
present.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Yes: 5 -  
Chair Iglesias  
Commissioner Figone  
Commissioner Pyne  
Commissioner Shukla  
Commissioner Sigura  
No: 0  
Absent: 1 - Commissioner Serrone  
Abstained: 1 - Vice Chair Davis  
Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of June 16, 2025  
1.  
25-0753  
Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of June 16, 2025 as submitted.  
Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of June 23, 2025  
2.  
25-0754  
Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of June 23, 2025 as submitted.  
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS  
Selection of Chair  
3.  
25-0755  
Commissioner Sigura advocated for the reappointment of Chair Iglesias and Vice  
Chair Davis as Chair and Vice Chair of the Planning Commission.  
Commissioner Shukla expressed her interest in assuming the role of Vice Chair of  
the Planning Commission.  
Vice Chair Davis explained that while his schedule for the upcoming year will be  
demanding, he is willing to serve as Chair of the Planning Commission if no other  
Commissioners would like to take on the role.  
Chair Iglesias stated that is happy to continue serving as Chair of the Planning  
Commission. He also commended Commissioner Pyne on his service as Chair of  
the Planning Commission and on his contributions as a Planning Commissioner in  
general.  
Planning Officer Shaunn Mendrin shared that Commissioner Serrone also  
expressed interest in becoming Vice Chair of the Planning Commission. Vice Chair  
Davis responded that due to his busy schedule for the upcoming year,  
Commissioner Shukla or Commissioner Serrone will be better suited to assume the  
role of Vice Chair of the Planning Commission.  
Commissioner Pyne noted that the objective of this agenda item is to select a new  
Chair for the Planning Commission, and the next agenda item involves the selection  
of a new Vice Chair.  
Chair Iglesias opened the Public Hearing.  
There were no public speakers for this agenda item.  
Chair Iglesias closed the Public Hearing.  
MOTION: Commissioner Pyne moved, and Vice Chair Davis seconded the motion to  
nominate Planning Commissioner Iglesias as Chair of the Planning Commission.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Yes: 6 -  
Chair Iglesias  
Vice Chair Davis  
Commissioner Figone  
Commissioner Pyne  
Commissioner Shukla  
Commissioner Sigura  
No: 0  
Absent: 1 - Commissioner Serrone  
Selection of Vice Chair  
4.  
25-0756  
Vice Chair Davis reiterated his support for the selection of a new Vice Chair of the  
Planning Commission due to his demanding work schedule for the upcoming year.  
Commissioner Shukla stated that assuming the role of Vice Chair of the Planning  
Commission would give her the opportunity to better learn applicable procedures.  
Chair Iglesias opened the Public Hearing.  
There were no public speakers for this agenda item.  
Chair Iglesias closed the Public Hearing.  
At Vice Chair Davis’ request, Planning Officer Shaunn Mendrin shared details of an  
email Commissioner Serrone had sent in which he expressed interested in the Vice  
Chair position.  
MOTION: Vice Chair Davis moved, and Commissioner Pyne seconded the motion to  
nominate Planning Commissioner Shukla as Vice Chair of the Planning  
Commission.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Yes: 6 -  
Chair Iglesias  
Vice Chair Davis  
Commissioner Figone  
Commissioner Pyne  
Commissioner Shukla  
Commissioner Sigura  
No: 0  
Absent: 1 - Commissioner Serrone  
Selection of Seats  
5.  
25-0757  
Chair Iglesias explained that there are seats on the dais reserved for the Chair and  
Vice Chair of the Commission. Vice Chair Davis suggested that he and  
Commissioner Shukla exchange seats since she has been selected to serve as the  
new Vice Chair for the Planning Commission.  
Chair Iglesias opened the Public Hearing.  
There were no public speakers for this agenda item.  
Chair Iglesias closed the Public Hearing.  
MOTION: Commissioner Pyne moved, and Vice Chair Davis seconded the motion to  
select seats for the coming year in the following order from left to right facing the  
dais from the podium:  
Seat 1: Commissioner Sigura  
Seat 2: Commissioner Serrone  
Seat 3: Vice Chair Shukla  
Seat 4: Chair Iglesias  
Seat 5: Commissioner Pyne  
Seat 6: Commissioner Davis  
Seat 7: Commissioner Figone  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Yes: 6 -  
Chair Iglesias  
Vice Chair Davis  
Commissioner Figone  
Commissioner Pyne  
Commissioner Shukla  
Commissioner Sigura  
No: 0  
Absent: 1 - Commissioner Serrone  
STANDING ITEM: CONSIDERATION OF POTENTIAL STUDY ISSUES  
None.  
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND COMMENTS  
-Commissioner Comments  
Commissioner Shukla confirmed with Chair Iglesias that her role as Vice Chair of the  
Planning Commission is effective immediately.  
-Staff Comments  
None.  
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS/ITEMS  
None.  
Planning Commission Proposed Study Issues, Calendar Year: 2026  
(Information Only)  
6.  
25-0752  
ADJOURNMENT  
Chair Iglesias adjourned the meeting at 7:20 PM.