City of Sunnyvale  
Meeting Minutes  
Planning Commission  
Monday, June 8, 2026  
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 Shukla called the meeting to order at 6:04 PM.  
Roll Call  
Present: 7 -  
Chair Nathan Iglesias  
Vice Chair Neela Shukla  
Commissioner Galen Kim Davis  
Commissioner Chris Figone  
Commissioner Martin Pyne  
Commissioner Michael Serrone  
Commissioner Ilan Sigura  
Study Session  
A.  
Proposed Project: Related applications on a 0.69-acre site:  
SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT: to demolish the existing  
one-story single-family dwelling and construct eight two-story  
single-family dwellings with overall 65.8% Floor Area Ratio (FAR).  
TENTATIVE MAP: to subdivide into nine lots.  
Location: 781 S Wolfe Road (APN: 211-05-009)  
File #: PLNG-2025-0592  
26-0568  
Zoning: Low-Medium Density Residential/Planned Development  
(R-2/PD)  
Applicant / Owner: California Communities/Forrest Mozart (applicant)/  
(owner)  
Environmental Review: Addendum to previously adopted Negative  
Declaration, Filed July 2, 2025 (Conf. No. 204714906).  
Project Planner: Aastha Vashist, (408) 730-7458,  
avashist@sunnyvale.ca.gov  
Adjourn Special Meeting  
7 P.M. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING  
CALL TO ORDER  
Chair Iglesias called the meeting to order at 7:20 PM.  
SALUTE TO THE FLAG  
Chair Iglesias led the salute to the flag.  
ROLL CALL  
Present: 7 -  
Chair Nathan Iglesias  
Vice Chair Neela Shukla  
Commissioner Galen Kim Davis  
Commissioner Chris Figone  
Commissioner Martin Pyne  
Commissioner Michael Serrone  
Commissioner Ilan Sigura  
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS  
None.  
CONSENT CALENDAR  
There were no public speakers for this agenda item.  
MOTION: Commissioner Pyne moved and Commissioner Davis seconded the  
motion to approve the Consent Calendar with the following revision to the Planning  
Commission meeting minutes of May 26, 2026:  
1.) Note that the first Commissioner comment on page 6 must be updated to read as  
follows: “Commissioner Figone suggested a review of the City’s outreach process to  
maximize community engagement and encourage meaningful feedback early in the  
process.”  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Yes: 7 -  
Chair Iglesias  
Vice Chair Shukla  
Commissioner Davis  
Commissioner Figone  
Commissioner Pyne  
Commissioner Serrone  
Commissioner Sigura  
No: 0  
Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of May 26, 2026  
1.  
26-0575  
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS  
Proposed Project: Recommend that City Council Adopt an Ordinance  
2.  
26-0564  
Extending the Urgency Interim Ordinance Pursuant to Government Code  
Section 65858 Imposing a Temporary Moratorium on the Establishment  
and Operation of 'Smoke Shops' for an Additional 10 Months, 15 Days.  
Location: Citywide  
File #: PLNG-2026-0232  
Environmental Review: Exempt California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) Government Code 15061(b)(3)), would not result in a significant  
impact.  
Staff: Rebecca Moon, (408) 730-2700, rmoon@sunnyvale.ca.gov  
City Attorney Rebecca Moon presented the staff report with an oral presentation.  
Commissioner Davis confirmed with City Attorney Moon that the City Council  
approved the urgency interim ordinance with a unanimous vote.  
At Commissioner Serrone’s request, City Attorney Moon explained that the  
proposed ordinance does not define primary use, but City staff will have discretion  
to determine whether the primary use of a retail business is considered a smoke  
shop. She added that due process will allow businesses to challenge violations of  
the proposed ordinance.  
Commissioner Serrone confirmed with City Attorney Moon that a standalone cigar  
store or a retailer that sells pipe tobacco would be subject to the proposed  
ordinance unless they are already lawfully established.  
City Attorney Moon advised Commissioner Serrone that the purpose of the  
moratorium is to study issues surrounding smoke shops and consider how to best  
regulate the products they sell. Commissioner Serrone shared his concerns about  
retailers finding ways to continue selling unlawful products despite the adoption of  
the proposed ordinance.  
Commissioner Pyne confirmed with City Attorney Moon that while the final policy  
may be ready for consideration within the next year, another extension of the  
urgency interim ordinance may also be considered.  
Vice Chair Shukla received clarification from City Attorney Moon about how the City  
does not currently have a permit to regulate smoke shops. City Attorney Moon  
added that once one is implemented, the City may revoke the permit of businesses  
engaged in illegal conduct.  
Vice Chair Shukla confirmed with City Attorney Moon that the City does not allow  
the sale of cannabis.  
Chair Iglesias noted that the date of the City Council meeting referenced on the first  
page of Attachment 2 to the staff report should be May 19, 2026.  
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 Commissioner Sigura seconded the  
motion to recommend Alternative 2 to the City Council: Adopt the Ordinance  
extending the Urgency Interim Ordinance imposing a temporary moratorium on the  
establishment and operation of “smoke shops” for an additional 10 months and 15  
days, found in Attachment 2, with a modification to correct the date noted in the  
preamble to May 19, 2026.  
Commissioner Pyne urged the Planning Commissioners to vote in support of the  
motion.  
Commissioner Sigura spoke in favor of the motion and explained why.  
Commissioner Davis confirmed his support for the motion.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Yes: 7 -  
Chair Iglesias  
Vice Chair Shukla  
Commissioner Davis  
Commissioner Figone  
Commissioner Pyne  
Commissioner Serrone  
Commissioner Sigura  
No: 0  
This recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for consideration at the  
June 16, 2026, meeting.  
Proposed Project: Related applications on a 1.97-acre site:  
MOFFETT PARK SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT: to  
demolish the existing one-story 25,820-square foot office building  
and construct an 8-story, 265-unit apartment building (297,406  
square feet) with 217 parking spaces, and a 14,700-square foot  
neighborhood park.  
3.  
26-0541  
Location: 1215 Bordeaux Dr. (APN: 110-25-017)  
File #: PLNG-2025-0582  
Zoning: Moffett Park - Residential (MP-R)  
Applicant / Owner: Beam Reach (applicant) / Deerfield 1215 Bordeaux  
LLC (owner)  
Environmental Review: Environmental impacts of the project are  
addressed in the Moffett Park Specific Plan Environmental Impact  
Report (EIR); no additional review required per CEQA Guidelines  
Section 15183.  
Project Planner: Wendy Lao, (408) 730-7408,  
WLao@sunnyvale.ca.gov  
Senior Planner Wendy Lao presented the staff report with a slide presentation.  
Commissioner Serrone questioned whether shared parking with adjacent sites has  
been considered for the proposed project. Senior Planner Lao responded that while  
this has been considered, no agreement has been reached to make it effective.  
Commissioner Serrone confirmed with Senior Planner Lao that since the proposed  
project will provide two electric vehicle (EV) charging parking spaces and three  
EV-ready parking spaces, it meets the 2025 CALGreen residential mandatory  
measures. However, a concession is being requested since the proposed project  
does not meet applicable Moffett Park Specific Plan (MPSP) requirements for EV  
charging parking spaces.  
Commissioner Serrone confirmed with Senior Assistant City Attorney Sandra Lee  
that there is no cost threshold associated with concessions under the State Density  
Bonus Law.  
Commissioner Serrone asked how power outages affecting the proposed project’s  
mechanical parking system will be addressed. Principal Planner Julia Klein  
responded that the applicant will be able to provide information on this matter.  
Commissioner Serrone and Kristy Weis, environmental consultant, discussed how  
concerns raised by WRA Inc. regarding elements of the proposed project’s design  
will be addressed.  
Commissioner Serrone and Ms. Weis discussed how the proposed project’s site  
mitigation plan will address contaminated soil on site prior to building permit  
issuance. Principal Planner Klein added that the on-site contamination will need to  
meet the required threshold for residential development. Senior Assistant City  
Attorney Lee noted that there are also applicable conditions of approval associated  
with the MPSP Environmental Impact Report (EIR) that the proposed project must  
meet prior to building permit issuance.  
Commissioner Serrone received an explanation from Principal Planner Klein  
regarding how it will be determined whether the Transportation Demand  
Management Plan’s long-term trip reduction target is met.  
Commissioner Serrone received clarification from Principal Planner Klein about how  
waivers and concessions may not be requested for EIR mitigation measures that are  
intended for safety reasons.  
Commissioner Serrone noted that the proposed project will have exclusively  
accessible parking spaces. Senior Planner Lao responded that consideration may  
potentially be given to share EV charging between the loading space and the  
adjacent accessible parking space in the proposed project’s garage.  
Commissioner Serrone and Principal Planner Klein discussed the reduced square  
footage for the neighborhood park.  
Commissioner Pyne confirmed with Senior Assistant City Attorney Lee that a  
concession or waiver may be denied if it had a specific adverse impact upon public  
health and safety.  
Commissioner Pyne asked whether the proposed project considered the bird safe  
design and native plant species recommended in Attachment 13 to the staff report.  
Senior Planner Lao responded that the project will comply with the bird-safe design  
and landscaping standards through a project condition of approval, and the  
applicant will be able to provide additional details.  
Commissioner Davis confirmed with Senior Assistant City Attorney Lee that the  
proposed project is subject to Senate Bill (SB) 330 and the Housing Accountability  
Act requirements regarding hearing limits.  
Commissioner Davis shared his thoughts on the proposed project’s number of  
dwelling units.  
Tom Holt (applicant) and Edward Kim (project architect) presented additional  
information on the proposed project.  
Commissioner Serrone and Mr. Holt discussed the number of parking spaces for the  
proposed project. Mr. Holt explained that if the need for additional EV charging  
stations and parking spaces arises, the issue will be addressed.  
Commissioner Serrone questioned why PG&E was selected as the energy provider  
for the proposed project rather than Silicon Valley Clean Energy.  
Vice Chair Shukla discussed features of the proposed project with Mr. Holt,  
including its columns, lack of storage, mechanical parking system, and bird safe  
design elements.  
Commissioner Pyne and Mr. Holt discussed the ability of the proposed project to  
address future residents’ EV charging needs.  
Commissioner Pyne and Commissioner Davis confirmed with Mr. Holt that the plant  
palette recommendations outlined in Attachment 13 to the staff report are reflected  
in the plans for the proposed project.  
Chair Iglesias shared his thoughts on the proposed project’s design and spoke in  
overall support of it.  
Chair Iglesias opened the Public Hearing.  
There were no public speakers for this agenda item.  
Chair Iglesias closed the Public Hearing.  
Mr. Holt provided closing comments.  
MOTION: Commissioner Davis moved, and Vice Chair Shukla seconded the motion  
to approve Alternative 1: Approve the Moffett Park Special Development Permit with  
the Recommended Findings in Attachment 2 and Recommended Conditions of  
Approval in Attachment 3.  
Commissioner Davis voiced his support for the proposed project and the motion.  
Vice Chair Shukla expressed her support for the proposed project and highlighted  
design features that she is particularly in awe of.  
Commissioner Pyne shared his perspective on EV charging capabilities offered by  
the proposed project, acknowledged several design features favorable to him, and  
confirmed his support for the motion.  
Commissioner Serrone spoke in support of the proposed project’s addition of  
housing units to the Moffett Park area and the applicant’s assurance of providing  
additional EV chargers if demand for them increases. He also stated that he is  
supportive of the motion.  
Chair Iglesias agreed that he is in support of the motion and the proposed project.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Yes: 7 -  
Chair Iglesias  
Vice Chair Shukla  
Commissioner Davis  
Commissioner Figone  
Commissioner Pyne  
Commissioner Serrone  
Commissioner Sigura  
No: 0  
This decision is final unless appealed or called up for review by the City Council by  
5:00 PM on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.  
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND COMMENTS  
-Commissioner Comments  
None.  
-Staff Comments  
Principal Planner Julia Klein informed the Planning Commission that on June 16,  
2026, the City Council will consider the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Budget and Fee  
Schedule for adoption.  
ADJOURNMENT  
Chair Iglesias adjourned the meeting at 9:09 PM.