Planning Commission

City of Santa Clara Revised Agenda Planning Commission Wednesday, May 24, 2023 6:00 PM Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050 Revised Agenda reflects the addition of Item 4 under Continuances/Exceptions Planning Commissioner Saleme may be attending remotely from the following location: 886 Pepper Tree Court, Santa Clara, CA 95051 Voluntary Disclosure by Commissioner Lance Saleme: Commissioner Saleme has chosen to disclose that the reason for his remote participation is because a member of his household recently tested positive for COVID-19. Although all persons have a right to attend the meeting from Mr. Saleme’s residence under the Brown Act, Government Code § 54953(b)(2)(D), the City strongly recommends that all persons interested in attending the meeting do so from the City Hall chambers to avoid any risk to themselves. 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 City of Santa Clara Page 1 of 7 Printed on 5/19/2023 Planning Commission Revised Agenda May 24, 2023 6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance and Statement of Values Roll Call DECLARATION OF COMMISSION PROCEDURES CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS 1. 23-548 Continuance of a Rezone to Planned Development for the First- and Second-story Addition at 1485 Bellomy Street Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission open the public hearing on this item and then immediately continue the proposed project to June 14, 2023. 2. 23-685 Continuance of Amendment to the City of Santa Clara General Plan Re-Adopting the 2023-2031 Housing Element with Revisions Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission open the public hearing on this item and then immediately continue the item to the June 14, 2023 Planning Commission hearing. 3. 23-714 Continuance of an Environmental Impact Report, General Plan Amendment, Rezone, and Tentative Subdivision Map for the Property Located at 906-950 Monroe Street and 1341 Homestead Road (CEQA: An Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was Prepared for the Project) Recommendation: That the Planning Commission continue the review of the 950 Monroe Street Mixed-use Project to the June 14, 2023 Planning Commission meeting. 4. 23-723 Continuance of a variance to construct a 10-foot tall monitored, electrified perimeter security fence to be located within the front 15-foot setback and the 15-feet street side setback, as well as a variance to the materials proposed (CEQA: Statutory Exemption Section 15270, Projects Which Are Disapproved). Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission continue the proposed project to June 14, 2023. City of Santa Clara Page 2 of 7 Printed on 5/19/2023 Planning Commission Revised Agenda May 24, 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 23-493 Action on Conditional Use Permit to intensify the existing legal non-conforming single-family use from three bedroom, one bath to four bedroom, two bath at 1095 Madison Street (APN: 269-20-074) (CEQA: Class I Categorical Exemption per Section 15301, Existing Facilities) Recommendation: Adopt the Class I Categorical Exemption per Section 15301, Existing Facilities of the CEQA Guidelines and a resolution to intensify the existing non-conforming single-family use from three bedrooms one bath to four bedrooms and two bathrooms at 1095 Madison Street, subject to conditions of approval. 1.B 23-583 Three-Year Review of a Use Permit to allow a K-12 grade school (Live Oak Academy) to operate indefinitely on the existing church site located at 2499 Homestead Road (CEQA: Mitigated Negative Declaration CEQ2011-01117). Recommendation: Note and file the three-year review of a Use Permit allowing a K-12 grade school (Live Oak Academy) to operate indefinitely on the existing church site located at 2499 Homestead Road. 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. City of Santa Clara Page 3 of 7 Printed on 5/19/2023 Planning Commission Revised Agenda May 24, 2023 2. 23-541 Public Hearing: Action on Use Permit and Mitigated Negative Declaration to allow the conversion of an industrial building to a data center requiring the installation of backup generators, cooling towers, equipment yard and on- and off-site improvements at 3060 Raymond Street; and public hearing on the modification of two mitigation measures related to tribal cultural resources. Recommendation: 1. Adopt a Resolution to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the 3060 Raymond Street Data Center; and 2. Adopt a Resolution to approve a Use Permit to allow conversion of an industrial building to a data center requiring the installation of backup generators, cooling towers, equipment yard and on- and off-site improvements, at 3060 Raymond Street, subject to conditions. REPORTS OF COMMISSION/BOARD LIAISON AND COMMITTEE: 1. Announcements/Other Items 2. Commissioner Travel and Training Reports, Requests to attend Trainings 1. 23-721 APA California 2023 Conference: “Planning at the Crossroads” and Celebrate 75 Years of APA California Chapter Recommendation: Staff has no recommendation. A vote should take place to expend funds if Commissioners would like to attend the conference. 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 June 14, 2023 at 6:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers and via Zoom. City of Santa Clara Page 4 of 7 Printed on 5/19/2023 Planning Commission Revised Agenda May 24, 2023 City of Santa Clara Page 5 of 7 Printed on 5/19/2023 Planning Commission Revised Agenda May 24, 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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Individuals who require an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or City of Santa Clara Page 6 of 7 Printed on 5/19/2023 Planning Commission Revised Agenda May 24, 2023 any other disability-related modification of policies or procedures, or other accommodation, in order to participate in a program, service, or activity of the City of Santa Clara, should contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at 408-615-3000 as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event. City of Santa Clara Page 7 of 7 Printed on 5/19/2023