Planning Commission

City of Santa Clara Meeting Agenda Planning Commission Wednesday, August 23, 2023 6:00 PM Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050 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 8 Printed on 8/18/2023 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda August 23, 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 23-1009 Planning Commission Special Meeting Minutes of January 26, 2023 Meeting Recommendation: Approve the Planning Commission Special Meeting Minutes of the January 26, 2023 Meeting 1.B 23-1047 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of March 8, 2023 Meeting Recommendation: Approve the Planning Commission Special Meeting Minutes of the March 8, 2023 Meeting 1.C 23-736 Planning Commission 2024 Calendar of Meetings Recommendation: Approve the Planning Commission 2024 Calendar of Meetings. 1.D 23-971 Action on an Entitlement Extension of a Previously Approved Project (File No. PLN2020-14358) for the Expansion of an Existing Childcare Facility at 2931 El Camino Real Recommendation: Determine the project Categorically Exempt from CEQA (Class 3 - New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) and Adopt a resolution approving the entitlement time extension of a previously approved project (PLN2020-14358) amending an existing use permit allowing an additional five classrooms at an approved school use, subject to findings and conditions of approval. City of Santa Clara Page 2 of 8 Printed on 8/18/2023 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda August 23, 2023 1.E 23-972 Action to Approve a Use Permit to Allow On-Site Sale and Consumption of Beer and Wine for a Restaurant located at 3443 El Camino Real Recommendation: Determine the use Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA guidelines 15301 (Class 1) Existing Facilities and Adopt a resolution approving a Use Permit to allow the on-site sale and consumption of beer and wine (ABC License Type 41) for a 1,200 square foot food-service establishment located at 3443 El Camino Real, Santa Clara CA 95050, subject to the findings and 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. 23-499 Action on a Major Significant Property Alteration Permit and Recommendation for Rezoning to Planned Development for Property Located at 1365 Main Street and 1070 Lewis Street Recommendation: 1) Adopt a resolution to approve the Major Significant Property Alteration (SPA) Permit based on the findings, the historical evaluation, the treatment plan, and recommendation from the HLC; and 2) Adopt a resolution to recommend the City Council approve a rezone from R1- 6L-Single-Family Residential to PD-Planned Development based on findings and conditions of approval. City of Santa Clara Page 3 of 8 Printed on 8/18/2023 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda August 23, 2023 3. 23-678 Consideration of a Rezone to Planned Development for a First- and Second-story Addition at 1485 Bellomy Street Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission: 1. Determine that the Project is categorically exempt under Class 1 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines; 2. Approve a resolution recommending that the City Council approve the Rezone to Planned Development to allow the first and second-story addition for the existing single-family residence at 1485 Bellomy Street, subject to conditions. 4. 23-927 Action on Use Permit to Allow an Outdoor Play Area for a New Child Day Care Facility at 2280 El Camino Real (CEQA: Class 3 Categorical Exemption Section 15303). Continuance from June 14, 2023 Planning Commission Meeting. Recommendation: Determine that the project is exempt from CEQA per Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) and adopt a resolution approving the Use Permit to allow an outdoor play area for a new child day care facility at 2280 El Camino Real, subject to findings and conditions of approval. 5. 23-928 Action on Appeal of Development Review Hearing Architectural Approval for the Property at 74 Woodhams Road Recommendation: Overrule the appeal and uphold the June 7, 2023 Development Review Hearing decision for architectural review approval and determine the project to be Categorically Exempt per CEQA Guidelines section 15301 (e)(2) (Class 1 - Existing Facilities) to allow construction of a 982 square-foot second story addition, 238 square-foot first floor addition, and 1,030 square feet remodel at 74 Woodhams, subject to findings and conditions of approval. REPORTS OF COMMISSION/BOARD LIAISON AND COMMITTEE: 1. Announcements/Other Items 2. Commissioner Travel and Training Reports, Requests to attend Trainings DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORTS: City of Santa Clara Page 4 of 8 Printed on 8/18/2023 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda August 23, 2023 1. Planning Commission Budget Update 2. Upcoming Agenda Items 3. City Council Actions ADJOURNMENT: The next regular scheduled meeting is on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 6:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers and via Zoom. City of Santa Clara Page 5 of 8 Printed on 8/18/2023 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda August 23, 2023 City of Santa Clara Page 6 of 8 Printed on 8/18/2023 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda August 23, 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. If a person wishes to challenge the nature of the above section in court, they may be limited to raising only those issues they or someone else raised at the meeting described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Santa Clara, at or prior to the meeting. In addition, judicial challenge may be limited or barred where the interested party has not sought and exhausted all available administrative remedies. STREAMING SERVICES: As always, 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. Note: The public cannot participate in the meeting through these livestreaming methods; livestreaming capabilities may be disrupted at times, viewers may always view and participate in meetings in-person and via Zoom as noted on the agenda. If a member of the public submits a speaker card for any agenda items, their name will appear in the Minutes. If no speaker card is submitted, the Minutes will reflect "Public Speaker." In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the City of Santa Clara will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities, and will ensure that all existing facilities will be made accessible to the maximum extent feasible. 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Individuals who require an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or City of Santa Clara Page 7 of 8 Printed on 8/18/2023 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda August 23, 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 8 of 8 Printed on 8/18/2023