Planning Commission

City of Santa Clara Meeting Agenda Planning Commission Wednesday, March 8, 2023 6:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers and via Zoom The City of Santa Clara is conducting Planning Commission meetings in a hybrid manner (in-person and continues to have methods for the public to participate remotely). • Via Zoom: o https://santaclaraca.zoom.us/j/91729202898 Webinar ID: 917 2920 2898 or o Phone: 1(669) 900-6833 • Via the City’s eComment (available during the meeting) The public may view the meetings on SantaClaraCA.gov, Santa Clara City Television (Comcast cable channel 15 or AT&T U-verse channel 99), or the livestream on the City’s YouTube channel or Facebook page. Public Comments prior to meeting may be submitted via email to PlanningPublicComment@SantaClaraCA.gov no later than noon on the day of the meeting; (Comments received after 12:00 PM on the day of the meeting will be made part of the public record but will not be read out loud during the meeting) and also before and during the meeting via eComment. Clearly indicate the project address, meeting body, and meeting date in the email. Agendas, Staff Reports and associated documents for Planning Commission items may be viewed on the City's website at https://santaclara.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx 6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance and Statement of Values Roll Call DECLARATION OF COMMISSION PROCEDURES CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS City of Santa Clara Page 1 of 5 Printed on 3/3/2023 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda March 8, 2023 CONSENT CALENDAR Consent Calendar items may be enacted, approved or adopted, based upon the findings prepared and provided in the written staff report, by one motion unless requested to be removed by anyone for discussion or explanation. If any member of the Planning Commission, staff, the applicant or a member of the public wishes to comment on a Consent Calendar item, or would like the item to be heard on the regular agenda, please notify Planning staff, or request this action at the Planning Commission meeting when the Chair calls for these requests during the Consent Calendar review. Items listed on the Consent Calendar with associated file numbers constitute Public Hearing items. 1.A 23-245 Action on a Significant Property Alteration Permit and Variance for a first and second story alteration to the historic main house and the removal of a nonconforming garage and construction of a new nonconforming garage at 1516 Homestead Road (CEQA: Exempt per Section 15301(a), (e)(1), and (l)(4) - Existing Facilities and Section 15303 (e) New Construction of Small Structures) Recommendation: 1. Adopt a Class 1 (l)(4) Demolition of Small Structures, Class 3 (e) New Construction of Small Structures, and Class 1 (a) and (e)(1) Existing Facilities Categorical Exemptions under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (l)(4), 15303 (e), 15301(a), and 15301 (e)(1). 2. Approve a Significant Property Alteration (SPA) Permit for alterations to the main historic resource, subject to the procedures outlined in the Preservation Treatment Plan attached to the Development Plans be approved. 3. Approve a Variance for the detached garage for an increase of the building height to 16 feet and an increase in accessory building square footage to 591 square feet; and require a redesign of the garage to increase the rear setback to 5 feet, reduce the rear yard coverage to 40%, and modify the materials to be more consistent with the main house. City of Santa Clara Page 2 of 5 Printed on 3/3/2023 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda March 8, 2023 1.B 23-297 Action on a Major Significant Property Alteration and Architectural Review for a Second-Story Addition at 1540 Homestead Road (CEQA: Exempt- Class 1 Existing Facilities and Class 31 Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation) Recommendation: Adopt a Categorical Exemption Under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 and 15331; adopt a resolution to approve the Architectural Review; and adopt a resolution to approve a Major Significant Property Alteration (SPA) permit, subject to conditions of approval. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS Members of the public may briefly address the Commission on any item not on the agenda. PUBLIC HEARING Items listed above under Items for Council Action will be scheduled for Council review following the conclusion of hearings and recommendations by the Planning Commission. Due to timing of notices for Council hearings and the preparation of Council agenda reports, these items will not necessarily be heard on the date the minutes from this meeting are forwarded to the Council. Please contact the Planning Division office for information on the schedule of hearings for these items. 2. 22-1556 Action on a Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map for 15 Condominium Units at 3575 De La Cruz Boulevard (CEQA: Use of the 2010-2035 General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) per Public Resources Code Section 21094.5 and State CEQA Guidelines Section 15183.3, Streamlining for Infill Projects) Recommendation: 1. Recommend that the City Council find that the proposed subdivision is within the scope of the 2010-2035 General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) per Public Resources Code Section 21094.5 and State CEQA Guidelines Section 15183.3, Streamlining for Infill Projects as detailed in an Appendix N checklist. 2. Adopt a resolution to recommend the City Council approve the Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map to develop the parcel (101-15 -049) with 15 condominiums at the property located at 3575 De La Cruz Boulevard. City of Santa Clara Page 3 of 5 Printed on 3/3/2023 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda March 8, 2023 3. 23-214 Study Session: Institute for Local Government (ILG): Public Outreach and Engagement Best Practices Recommendation: There is no staff recommendation. REPORTS OF COMMISSION/BOARD LIAISON AND COMMITTEE: 1. Announcements/Other Items 2. Commissioner Travel and Training Reports, Requests to attend Trainings 1. 23-312 American Planning Association (APA) National Planning Conference will take place in Philadelphia April 1-4, 2023 and online April 26-28, 2023. Recommendation: There is no staff recommendation. DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORTS: 1. Planning Commission Budget Update 2. Upcoming Agenda Items 3. City Council Actions ADJOURNMENT: The next regular scheduled meeting is on April 12, 2023 at 6:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers and via Zoom. City of Santa Clara Page 4 of 5 Printed on 3/3/2023 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda March 8, 2023 The time limit within which to commence any lawsuit or legal challenge to any quasi-adjudicative decision made by the City is governed by Section 1094.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure, unless a shorter limitation period is specified by any other provision. Under Section 1094.6, any lawsuit or legal challenge to any quasi-adjudicative decision made by the City must be filed no later than the 90th day following the date on which such decision becomes final. Any lawsuit or legal challenge, which is not filed within that 90-day period, will be barred. 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