City of Sunnyvale  
Meeting Minutes  
Planning Commission  
Monday, June 16, 2025  
7:00 PM  
Online and Council Chambers, City Hall,  
456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086  
Special Meeting: No Study Session | Public Hearing - 7:00 PM  
NO STUDY SESSION  
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  
Commissioner Chris Figone  
Commissioner Martin Pyne  
Commissioner Michael Serrone  
Commissioner Neela Shukla  
Commissioner Ilan Sigura  
Absent: 1 - Vice Chair Galen Kim Davis  
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS  
None.  
CONSENT CALENDAR  
There were no public speakers for this agenda item.  
MOTION: Commissioner Pyne moved and Commissioner Shukla seconded the  
motion to approve the Consent Calendar.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Yes: 6 -  
Chair Iglesias  
Commissioner Figone  
Commissioner Pyne  
Commissioner Serrone  
Commissioner Shukla  
Commissioner Sigura  
No: 0  
Absent: 1 - Vice Chair Davis  
Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of May 27, 2025  
1.  
Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of May 27, 2025 as submitted.  
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS  
Proposed Project: Forward a recommendation to the City Council to  
take the following actions:  
2.  
1. ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO:  
a. Adopt the Village Center Master Plan;  
b. Amend the General Plan Land Use and Transportation  
Element (LUTE) text to implement the Village Center Master  
Plan;  
c. Change the General Plan land use designation for certain  
sites in the seven General Plan Village Mixed Use areas  
throughout the City from Village Mixed Use to Village Center  
Master Plan;  
d. Change the General Plan land use designation for 1388-1390  
Bremerton Drive (APN 323-01-017) from Village Mixed Use  
to Low Medium Density Residential;  
e. Change the General Plan land use designation for 901 Reed  
Ave. (APN 213-040-48) from Village Mixed Use to  
Commercial;  
f. Change the General Plan land use designation for 519  
Borregas Ave.(APN 204-29-029), 206 East Arbor Ave. (APN  
204-22-052), and 216 East Arbor Ave. (APN 204-22-053)  
from Village Mixed Use to Medium Density Residential;  
g. Change the General Plan land use designation for APN 110-  
23-104 (no address) from Village Mixed Use to Public  
Facilities; and,  
h. Amend the General Plan Land Use Map for the changes in  
land use designation for the parcels noted above.  
2. INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE TO:  
a. Rezone certain sites in the seven General Plan Village Mixed  
Use areas throughout the city from Neighborhood Business  
(C-1), Neighborhood Business/Planned Development (C-  
1/PD), Highway Business/Planned Development (C-2/PD),  
Office (O), or Office/Planned Development (O/PD) to Village  
Center Master Plan (VCMP);  
b. Rezone 1388-1390 Bremerton Drive from Neighborhood  
Business (C-1) to Low Medium Density Residential/Planned  
Development (R-2/PD);  
c. Rezone 206 and 216 East Arbor Ave. from Neighborhood  
Business/Planned Development (C-1/PD) to Medium Density  
Residential/Planned Development (R-3/PD);  
d. Rezone APN 110-23-104 (no address) from Neighborhood  
Business/Planned Development (C-1/PD) to Public Facilities  
(P-F);  
e. Amend the Zoning Districts Map for the zoning changes for the  
parcels noted above; and,  
f. Amend the following Sunnyvale Municipal Code (SMC)  
Chapters: 19.12 (Definitions), 19.16 (Precise Zoning Plans -  
Zoning Districts - Zoning Maps), 19.27 (Site and  
Project-Based Specific Plan Districts), 19.34 (Front, Side,  
and Rear Yards), 19.44 (Sign Code), and 19.54 (Wireless  
Communications Facilities).  
3. ADOPT AN URGENCY ORDINANCE TO:  
a. Rezone certain sites in the seven General Plan Village  
Mixed Use areas throughout the city from Neighborhood  
Business (C-1), Neighborhood Business/Planned  
Development (C-1/PD), Highway Business/Planned  
Development (C-2/PD), Office (O), or Office/Planned  
Development (O/PD) to Village Center Master Plan  
(VCMP);and  
b. Amend the Zoning Districts Map for the zoning changes for  
the parcels noted above; and  
c. Amend the following Sunnyvale Municipal Code (SMC)  
Chapters: 19.16 (Precise Zoning Plans - Zoning Districts -  
Zoning Maps) and 19.27 (Site and Project-Based Specific  
Plan Districts).  
Locations: Citywide  
File #: 2021-7371  
Zoning: C-1 (Neighborhood Business), C-2 (Highway Business) and O  
(Office)  
Applicant: City of Sunnyvale  
Environmental Review: An addendum to the 2017 Land Use and  
Transportation Element (LUTE) Update Environmental Impact Report  
(EIR) has been prepared pursuant to California Environmental Quality  
Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15164.  
Project Planner: Jeffrey Cucinotta, (408) 730-7424,  
Senior Planner Jeffrey Cucinotta presented the staff report with a slide presentation.  
Commissioner Sigura confirmed with Senior Planner Cucinotta that a market  
analysis was not conducted for the properties in the Village Centers that would be  
impacted by a change to their land use designation. Commissioner Sigura shared  
his concerns about how changes to land use designations might be advantageous  
for certain Village Center sites but detrimental for others.  
Commissioner Sigura asked whether the Planning Commission may choose to apply  
the proposed resolution, ordinance, and urgency ordinance to only select Village  
Center sites. Senior Planner Cucinotta answered that the Planning Commission  
may choose to approve an alternative to staff’s recommendation.  
Commissioner Sigura noted that despite the proposed changes to land use  
designations, developers may still request waivers to avoid the inclusion of  
commercial space on sites designated for mixed use. Senior Planner Cucinotta  
explained that the proposed Village Center Master Plan is designed to entice  
developers to utilize sites for nonresidential land use to eliminate the need to  
request these waivers.  
Commissioner Sigura expressed his fear that, when applicable, a reduction in  
minimum parking requirements will result in street congestion and issues with  
parking overflow to surrounding neighborhoods. Senior Planner Cucinotta and  
Interim Transportation and Traffic Division Manager Angela Obeso emphasized that  
the proposed Village Center Master Plan accounts for the existing Active  
Transportation and Vision Zero Plans and aims to create neighborhoods that are  
accessible to bicyclists and pedestrians. Commissioner Sigura stated that visitors of  
sites where parking minimum requirements do not apply may not live locally and  
may arrive by vehicle.  
Commissioner Serrone stated that although the Village Centers currently permit only  
commercial or office use, there are pending proposals for all-residential  
developments for two Village Center sites. Planning Officer Shaunn Mendrin  
explained that these developments are permitted by the General Plan land use  
designation for those sites. Principal Planner George Schroeder added that the  
proposed update to the General Plan land use designations will clearly indicate that  
residential developments will not be permitted on any Village Center site with a  
Village Center Commercial (VCC) zoning designation.  
Commissioner Serrone and Senior Planner Cucinotta discussed that consideration  
will be given later to increasing the density from 18 to 30 dwelling units per acre in  
the Village Centers’ high-resource areas. Senior Planner Cucinotta explained that  
this would involve a separate environmental study.  
Commissioner Serrone specified that the proposed Village Center Master Plan will  
prevent owners of adjacent properties with different land use designations from  
reconfiguring the lots or altering the permitted uses for new developments. Senior  
Planner Cucinotta responded that the Planning Commission may suggest revisions  
to the proposed zoning boundary lines for Village Center sites to change the  
designated use proposed for those sites. He added that rezones for Village Center  
sites cannot result in a net loss of capacity of residential units.  
Commissioner Serrone confirmed with Senior Planner Cucinotta that parking spaces  
do not count toward the required nonresidential floor area ratio (FAR).  
Commissioner Serrone recognized that the State Density Bonus Law allows  
developers to request waivers for requirements outlined in the City’s General Plan.  
Senior Planner Cucinotta responded that the City’s objective standards address this  
concern, but even objective development standards may be subject to waiver  
requests under the State Density Bonus law.  
Commissioner Serrone confirmed with Senior Planner Cucinotta that three  
applications for redevelopment projects on Village Center sites have been approved  
since the Land Use and Transportation Element (LUTE) was adopted in 2017. They  
also discussed pending applications for redevelopment projects on the Village  
Center sites that would not be subject to the proposed Village Center Master Plan.  
At Commissioner Serrone’s request, Senior Planner Cucinotta provided reasons for  
the proposed zoning for certain sites.  
Commissioner Serrone and Senior Planner Cucinotta discussed how the proposed  
Village Center Master Plan will not impact the San Francisco Public Utilities  
Commission (SFPUC) right-of-way located in the City’s Lakewood Shopping Center.  
Commissioner Serrone confirmed with City Attorney Rebecca Moon that, to enact  
the proposed urgency ordinance and deny pending redevelopment projects for the  
Village Center sites, the Planning Commission must make the findings for applicable  
health and safety impacts.  
At Commissioner Shukla’s request, Senior Planner Cucinotta explained why certain  
sites with a current land use designation of Village Mixed Use (VMU) are being  
rezoned.  
Commissioner Shukla questioned whether adjacent Village Center properties with  
different proposed Village Center Master Plan zoning designations (for example,  
Village Center Mixed Use [VCMU] and Village Center Commercial [VCC]) could be  
expressed as percentages to give developers greater design flexibility. Senior  
Planner Cucinotta responded that the proposed Village Center Master Plan aims to  
retain as much of the existing neighborhood-serving commercial and retail spaces to  
prevent scenarios that involve all-residential redevelopments on sites to be rezoned  
VCMU. He added that the Planning Commission may recommend changes to the  
proposed rezoning of Village Center sites.  
Commissioner Shukla confirmed with Planning Officer Mendrin that although  
developers may utilize state laws to develop all-residential projects on VCMU sites,  
the proposed Village Center Master Plan is designed to preserve sites that are  
designated only for commercial use. He reiterated that any changes to the approved  
rezoning of Village Center sites would require the City to make new findings  
regarding “no net loss” of residential units.  
Commissioner Shukla confirmed with Senior Planner Cucinotta that the proposed  
Village Center Master Plan includes all seven Village Center sites. Senior Planner  
Cucinotta further clarified that pending applications for Village Centers 5 and 6 are  
subject to existing zoning standards since they were submitted before the proposed  
Village Center Master Plan has been approved.  
Commissioner Shukla confirmed with Senior Planner Cucinotta that, if the proposed  
Village Center Master Plan is approved, proposed changes to bicycle paths within  
the Village Centers will apply to any development applications submitted after this  
approval.  
Commissioner Pyne voiced his support of staff’s approach to the proposed Village  
Center Master Plan, commented that it would be interesting to designate different  
land uses to floors of a multistory development, and asked about the timeline for  
approving a development application with land use locations that do not follow the  
proposed Village Center Master Plan zoning boundaries but that do not result in a  
net loss of residential units and preserve enough retail space. Senior Planner  
Cucinotta noted that such an application would still be subject to the standard  
rezoning process and would not involve amending the LUTE. Principal Planner  
Schroeder added that the rezoning would require City Council approval as well.  
Commissioner Pyne confirmed with City Attorney Moon that a majority is required for  
the Planning Commission to make any recommendations to the City Council  
regarding the proposed urgency ordinance.  
Commissioner Pyne asked about how the retail preservation incentive program for  
certain Village Center sites will interact with the proposed Village Center Master  
Plan. Senior Planner Cucinotta responded that the retail preservation incentive  
program applies only to Village Centers 5 and 6.  
Commissioner Pyne noted that there are differences between the proposed land  
use types for VCMU and VCC sites. Principal Planner Mendrin provided details on  
this matter, and Senior Planner Cucinotta advised him to provide specific instances  
for staff to reassess before the proposed Village Center Master Plan is considered  
by City Council.  
Commissioner Pyne and Senior Planner Cucinotta discussed the minimum  
non-residential FAR requirement for sites to be rezoned VCC and VCO.  
Commissioner Pyne confirmed with Principal Planner Schroeder that Village Center  
7 is the only Village Center that Assembly Bill 2097 (AB 2097) applies to since it is  
within a half mile of a major transit stop. As such, it is not subject to minimum  
parking requirements.  
Commissioner Pyne shared his concerns regarding the permitted density for Village  
Center 4. Senior Planner Cucinotta answered that the Planning Commission may  
approve a motion that includes the revision or reassessment of applicable  
standards.  
Chair Iglesias opened the Public Hearing.  
Donna Winslow, representing Wrightmont Corners in Village Center 1, suggested  
the inclusion of language in the proposed Village Center Master Plan to protect the  
existing wall for the development. She explained that this wall allows the  
neighborhood to remain quiet and accessible to bicyclists and pedestrians.  
Deanna Gonzales, Sunnyvale resident, spoke of the insufficient number of  
resources in north Sunnyvale and how the existing resources there are threatened  
by the pending redevelopment project for Village Center 5. She added that the  
elimination of parking requirements for that proposed project will encourage parking  
overflow on adjacent streets.  
Dawna Eskridge, Sunnyvale resident, advocated for a livable Sunnyvale that allows  
small retail businesses to thrive, spoke of the negative impacts of redevelopment  
and the need for resources in all communities throughout the City, and urged the  
Planning Commissioners to consider how the decision they make today will impact  
the future.  
Himanshu Sethi, Sunnyvale resident, implored the Planning Commissioners to reject  
the proposed Village Center Master Plan and the pending redevelopment project for  
Village Center 5. He also spoke of the negative impacts of eliminating existing  
essential services currently offered there if they are replaced by the proposed  
housing-only redevelopment.  
Zainab Memon, Sunnyvale resident, voiced her support of the essential services  
that currently exist in the Fair Oaks Plaza located in Village Center 5. She spoke in  
detail about how the proposed redevelopment project for this site will negatively  
impact traffic and the environment and fail to offer the employment opportunities,  
retail services, or affordable housing that the community needs.  
Chuck Fraleigh, speaking on behalf of Livable Sunnyvale, acknowledged that the  
proposed Village Center Master Plan strikes a balance between providing housing  
opportunities and preserving commercial square footage. He questioned whether  
spaces reserved for retail use on proposed VCMU sites could be relocated to larger  
sites that will be rezoned for commercial use so that they may be completely exempt  
from state housing laws. He also asked about whether the proposed amendment to  
the General Plan to convert the land use designation for VMU sites to commercial or  
office will apply only to Village Center sites or sites throughout the entire City.  
Gilad Salamander, shared that the redevelopment project at Village Center 1 will  
result in the loss of essential services and negatively change the existing  
neighborhood.  
M.J. Bisted noted that the proposed Village Center Master Plan should include  
requirements for construction noise levels and hours and consider transportation  
impacts to the surrounding neighborhoods. He also asked whether the proposed  
rezone for the site at 1388-1390 Bremerton Drive (APN 323-01-017) will prevent this  
site from being included in the Village Center Master Plan.  
Joseph Coelho, Sunnyvale resident, thanked the Planning Commissioners for  
considering residents’ needs and implored them to not adopt the proposed Village  
Center Master Plan or recommend it to City Council. While he spoke in support of  
mixed-use developments and affordable housing opportunities, he noted that the  
allowance of all-residential redevelopments by state housing laws result in the  
elimination of critical resources and an increase in emissions.  
Daniel Alvarez, representative for Nor Cal Carpenters union, emphasized the  
importance of healthcare and apprenticeship programs for construction workers.  
Larry Chan, Sunnyvale resident, spoke of how the proposed Village Center Master  
Plan does not adequately protect retail services.  
Mohi, Sunnyvale resident, urged the Planning Commissioners to deny the proposed  
Village Center Master Plan since it does not consider protections for impacted  
communities. In particular, he spoke of how the addition of high-density housing will  
negatively impact existing traffic and reduce the amount of retail services that  
nearby communities will need.  
A Sunnyvale resident asked whether his home, located within the vicinity of a  
Village Center site, is at risk of being taken away. Chair Iglesias explained that since  
his home is near a proposed redevelopment project on a Village Center site, he  
received notification of the proposed redevelopment. Chair Iglesias assured the  
speaker that his home is not being specifically impacted.  
A representative of SV@Home recognized that the proposed Village Center Master  
Plan aims to address both housing and retail needs and offered solutions to  
maximize residential densities, preserve commercial square footage, and protect  
existing retail services.  
Sharlene Liu, Chair of Sunnyvale Safe Streets speaking on behalf of the  
organization, voiced her support of a Village Center Master Plan that is pedestrian  
and bicyclist oriented. She also emphasized points made in the organization’s letter  
to the Planning Commission (Attachment 12 to the staff report).  
Gail Rubino proposed the inclusion of an exhibit that compares the vision for the  
Village Centers in the General Plan’s LUTE to that of the proposed Village Center  
Master Plan. She also encouraged more outreach opportunities to gather the input  
of residents from impacted communities.  
Cece, Sunnyvale resident, posed questions pertaining to Village Center 3. Namely,  
she asked about the height requirements for developments there and whether the  
existing grocery stores will continue to exist.  
Chao-Yang Lu, Sunnyvale resident, advocated for the retention of the existing wall  
along Kitimat Place for safety purposes. He also requested an updated traffic and  
noise analysis due to an increase in the area’s residential density, maintenance of  
mature trees along Kitimat Place, and implementing low density residential  
developments near Kitimat Place. Commissioner Pyne advised Chao-Yang Lu of the  
process to provide presentations to City staff prior to a public hearing in preparation  
for the City Council to review the proposed Village Center Master Plan on July 1,  
2025.  
Cortney Jansen, speaking on her own behalf as a Sunnyvale resident, called  
attention to the small businesses at Village Centers 5 and 6 that will be impacted by  
the proposed redevelopment projects at those sites. She also asked that when the  
proposed Village Center Master Plan is brought to City Council for review, City staff  
should include a table that reflects relevant changes to the amount of housing in  
each of the Village Centers, clearly define FAR, and explicitly mention that the  
VCMU land use designation is intended to mean residential mixed use.  
Jasmin, whose father is the owner of Speedy’s Tacos and Tia Juana Grill in Village  
Center 5, spoke of how the pending redevelopment project at that site will impact  
her family’s businesses.  
Chair Iglesias closed the Public Hearing.  
Senior Planner Cucinotta reiterated that the proposed Village Center Master Plan  
aims to address residents’ needs and concerns and that, without it, any of the  
Village Center sites would be subject to a redevelopment application like the ones  
pending for Village Centers 5 and 6.  
Chair Iglesias and City Attorney Moon discussed the consequences associated with  
the denial of the pending redevelopment project for Village Center 6.  
Chair Iglesias offered staff the opportunity to provide a response to public comments  
made. Senior Planner Cucinotta responded that a written response will be provided  
after the hearing and that a revision to the proposed plan standards will be  
considered.  
Commissioner Pyne confirmed with Senior Planner Cucinotta that the Planning  
Commission may make recommendations to the City Council that differ from the  
staff recommendations.  
At Commissioner Pyne’s request, Principal Planner Schroeder explained why Dual  
Urban Opportunity (DUO) housing is not a permitted use in Village Center 1D.  
Commissioner Pyne confirmed with Principal Planner Schroeder that a residential  
development on a site that permits residential use that is later rezoned for  
commercial use would then be considered a legal nonconforming development.  
Principal Planner Schroeder explained that in such a case, the residential  
development would be unable to expand or add units if it becomes subject to  
commercial use requirements.  
Commissioner Serrone and Senior Planner Cucinotta discussed how the residential  
density for each Village Center is in alignment with what is in the City’s Housing  
Element and that this influenced the proposed zoning boundary lines.  
Commissioner Serrone asked why the proposed Village Center Master Plan did not  
include a contingency plan for Village Centers 5 and 6 in the event the  
redevelopment projects for those sites fail to move forward. City Attorney Moon  
advised him that the Planning Commission may recommend that the City Council  
direct staff to work on such a contingency plan.  
Commissioner Serrone received additional information from City Attorney Moon  
about how the General Plan currently allows residential use for sites that are zoned  
for commercial use. She explained that the proposed Village Center Master Plan  
designates specific sites with a proposed zoning designation of VCC or VCO to  
prevent residential developments from replacing existing commercial land uses.  
Commissioner Serrone confirmed with City Attorney Moon that, if approved, the  
proposed ordinance will not be effective until 30 days after the second reading of  
the ordinance which may not be until the end of July 2025.  
Commissioner Serrone questioned how impacted businesses are not aware of  
redevelopment projects that may eliminate their ability to provide services. Principal  
Planner Schroeder answered that property owners may not be relaying this  
information to the businesses they lease to.  
Commissioner Sigura expressed his concerns about how small businesses that are  
displaced due to redevelopment are unable to relocate due to high costs. Senior  
Planner Cucinotta answered that the City’s Economic Development Division is  
considering ways to address this issue.  
Commissioner Sigura asked whether there will be protections in place to prevent a  
developer from redeveloping a site zoned for mixed-use for an all-residential project.  
Senior Planner Cucinotta responded that zoning designations do not dictate real  
estate transactions.  
Commissioner Shukla spoke in overall support of the proposed Village Center  
Master Plan and empathized with members of the public who voiced their concerns  
regarding the proposed redevelopment in Village Center 5. She explored options for  
retaining retail services on that site including recognizing them as cultural heritage  
resources. Senior Planner Cucinotta explained that this site may not be converted to  
a purely commercial site since it is included in the Housing Element’s residential  
sites inventory and must meet a certain residential capacity. He also clarified that all  
sites in the proposed Village Center Master Plan that are to have a land use  
designation of VCMU are identified in the Housing Element’s residential sites  
inventory. City Attorney Moon advised Commissioner Shukla that she may make a  
recommendation to City Council to study an anti-displacement program for retail  
since zoning standards do not dictate such matters.  
Commissioner Figone asked whether sites zoned for commercial use may be placed  
near transit stops to prevent the parking minimum requirement from applying to  
them. Senior Planner Cucinotta noted that only Village Center 7 is near a light rail  
station, and he explained how AB 2097 would apply.  
At Commissioner Figone’s request, Senior Planner Cucinotta provided additional  
details on consequences associated with the denial of the proposed Village Center  
Master Plan.  
At Commissioner Figone’s request, City Attorney Moon offered her perspective on  
the Builder’s Remedy.  
Commissioner Figone commented that, in his opinion, commercial spaces on  
mixed-use sites should provide enough parking to accommodate visitors and not  
residents of the site alone.  
Commissioner Serrone noted that the retail preservation incentive program for  
certain Village Center sites was not included in the proposed Village Center Master  
Plan. Senior Planner Cucinotta explained why. Commissioner Serrone voiced his  
support of a motion that includes staff’s recommendation and a recommendation to  
include the retail preservation incentive program in the proposed Village Center  
Master Plan. He specified that this recommendation would apply to all Village  
Center sites. Senior Planner Cucinotta advised that the Planning Commission may  
propose such a recommendation to the City Council. Planning Officer Mendrin  
noted that the application of the retail preservation incentive program to all Village  
Center sites would result in the loss of Below Market Rate (BMR) units.  
Chair Iglesias responded to comments made by the public.  
Chair Iglesias confirmed with Senior Planner Cucinotta that the proposed Village  
Center Master Plan is staff’s best attempt to preserve the commercial square  
footage in the Village Centers.  
Chair Iglesias responded to comments made by Planning Commissioners who  
spoke before him.  
Commissioner Pyne questioned whether the area designated for VCMU on Village  
Center 5 could be relocated to the site frontage while the area designated for VCC  
could be placed at the rear of the site.  
Commissioner Pyne confirmed with Planning Officer Mendrin that the sales office  
located in Village Center 2 is permitted on a site designated for commercial use  
since it is temporary.  
Commissioner Pyne and Senior Planner Cucinotta discussed why most land use  
types that fall under education, recreation, and place of assembly are not permitted  
in sites to be zoned VCC.  
Commissioner Pyne shared his concerns about permitting a restaurant  
drive-through with a Special Development Permit for sites to be zoned VCC.  
MOTION: Commissioner Pyne moved and Commissioner Shukla seconded the  
motion to approve Alternative 2 – Alternative 1 with modifications.  
The modifications direct City staff to do as follows:  
1. Identify to the City Council the reasons why the Village Center Master Plan Table  
4-3 (Planning Permit Required per Land Use Type and Zoning District) identifies  
certain land use types under education, recreation, and place of assembly as  
permitted in the VCMU zoning district but prohibited in the VCC zoning district.  
2. Explore and, later, present alternative zoning boundary locations for Village  
Centers 5 and 6 that do not reflect the land use locations of the proposed  
development plans currently under review by City staff.  
3. Return to City Council after the July 1, 2025, public hearing to consider further  
incentive programs to preserve existing retail and reduce barriers for small  
businesses in the Village Centers, including but not limited to, a first right of refusal  
for businesses that are displaced during redevelopment and potential  
anti-displacement density bonus incentives.  
Commissioner Pyne spoke in support of the proposed Village Center Master Plan,  
agreed that it is needed, and highlighted the imbalance of equity between north and  
south Sunnyvale.  
Commissioner Shukla thanked City staff for developing a comprehensive Village  
Center Master Plan, acknowledged the negative impact that redevelopment has on  
small businesses, and voiced her support of the motion.  
Commissioner Serrone confirmed his support of the motion and shared his hope  
that the proposed Village Center Maser Plan, and especially the urgency ordinance,  
may be enacted as soon as possible.  
Chair Iglesias stated that he is in support of the motion as well.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Yes: 5 -  
Chair Iglesias  
Commissioner Pyne  
Commissioner Serrone  
Commissioner Shukla  
Commissioner Sigura  
No: 0  
Absent: 1 - Vice Chair Davis  
Abstained: 1 - Commissioner Figone  
This recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for consideration at the  
July 1, 2025, meeting.  
STANDING ITEM: CONSIDERATION OF POTENTIAL STUDY ISSUES  
None.  
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND COMMENTS  
-Commissioner Comments  
Commissioner Pyne confirmed with City Attorney Moon that the Planning  
Commission is not subject to a policy that would mandate approval of a motion to  
continue a meeting to a later date if the meeting was to go past 11:30 p.m.  
Chair Iglesias reminded the Planning Commissioners that they must request  
permission to speak and be recognized to speak to avoid speaking out of turn.  
-Staff Comments  
Planning Officer Shaunn Mendrin announced that on July 1, 2025, the City Council  
will consider approval of the proposed Village Center Master Plan and the General  
Plan amendment and rezone for 781 S. Wolfe Road.  
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS/ITEMS  
None.  
Planning Commission Proposed Study Issues, Calendar Year: 2026  
(Information Only)  
3.  
ADJOURNMENT  
Chair Iglesias adjourned the meeting at 11:20 PM.