Planning Commission
Regular MeetingSunnyvale, CA · February 28, 2022
Minutes
City of Sunnyvale
Meeting Minutes
Planning Commission
Monday, February 28, 2022 6:00 PM Telepresence Meeting: City Web Stream |
Comcast Channel 15 | AT&T Channel 99
Special Meeting: Study Session - 6:00 PM | Public Hearing - 7:00 PM
6 P.M. STUDY SESSION
Call to Order
Because of the COVID-19 emergency and the health orders issued by Santa Clara
County and the State of California, this meeting of the Sunnyvale Planning
Commission will take place by teleconference, as allowed by Government Code
Subdivision 54953(e) and Resolution No. 1089-21 (reaffirmed February 22, 2022).
Vice Chair Pyne called the meeting to order at 6:02 PM.
Roll Call
Present: 7 - Chair Daniel Howard
Vice Chair Martin Pyne
Commissioner Sue Harrison
Commissioner John Howe
Commissioner Nathan Iglesias
Commissioner Ken Rheaume
Commissioner Carol Weiss
Commissioner Howe recused himself from Study Session Item A due to the proximity
of his home to the proposed project.
Study Session
A. 22-0318 Proposed Project: Related applications on a 1.84-acre site:
Special Development Permit to redevelop a portion (westerly
portion) of an existing shopping center (Fremont Corners) into a
mixed-use Village Center with 3,384 square feet of commercial
space and 35, 4-story townhome-style condominiums with
associated parking and site improvements including common
public open space.
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TENTATIVE MAP to subdivide the lot into 5 lots and 35
condominiums.
Location: 102 E. Fremont Ave., 1310 S. Sunnyvale-Saratoga Rd. (APN:
309-01-002)
File #: 2021-7161
Zoning: C-1/PD (Neighborhood Business/ Planned Development)
Applicant / Owner: TTLC Sunnyvale FC, LLC / Fremont Corners, Inc Et
Al
Project Planner: Shétal Divatia, (408) 730-7637,
sdivatia@sunnyvale.ca.gov
ATTACHMENTS
1. Proposed Site and Architectural Plans
Adjourn Study Session
7 P.M. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
Because of the COVID-19 emergency and the health orders issued by Santa Clara
County and the State of California, this meeting of the Sunnyvale Planning
Commission will take place by teleconference, as allowed by Government Code
Subdivision 54953(e) and Resolution No. 1089-21 (reaffirmed February 22, 2022).
Chair Howard called the meeting to order at 7:19 PM.
ROLL CALL
Present: 7 - Chair Daniel Howard
Vice Chair Martin Pyne
Commissioner Sue Harrison
Commissioner John Howe
Commissioner Nathan Iglesias
Commissioner Ken Rheaume
Commissioner Carol Weiss
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Vice Chair Pyne asked staff if the eighth page of the Meeting Minutes of January
24, 2022 may be revised to indicate that Commissioner Weiss confirmed with
Principal Planner Amber Blizinski that CDD 22-03 was a fully defined study issue
and that the Planning Commissioners agreed to drop CDD 22-01.
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MOTION: Commissioner Howe moved and Commissioner Weiss seconded the
motion to approve the Consent Calendar with the following revisions to the minutes:
1.) Note that the fifth paragraph on page eight should read as follows:
“Commissioner Weiss confirmed with Principal Planner Blizinski that CDD 22-03 is a
fully defined study issue now.”
2.) Note that the sixth paragraph on page eight should read as follows: “Together,
the Planning Commissioners agreed to drop CDD 22-01 and accepted the ranking
of the remaining Study Issues as follows:”
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Chair Howard
Vice Chair Pyne
Commissioner Harrison
Commissioner Howe
Commissioner Iglesias
Commissioner Rheaume
Commissioner Weiss
No: 0
1. 22-0334 Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of January 24, 2022
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
None.
STANDING ITEM: CONSIDERATION OF POTENTIAL STUDY ISSUES
None.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND COMMENTS
-Commissioner Comments
Commissioner Harrison asked whether a separate roll call is needed for the Public
Hearing portion of the Planning Commission meeting in addition to the one taken
during the Study Session. Chair Howard advised that the two roll calls are listed on
the Planning Commission meeting agenda and that this decision rests with City
staff.
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Chair Howard, regarding the war in Ukraine, stated that it is his hope that the
people of Ukraine may secure their freedom and dignity and that the war ends soon.
-Staff Comments
Planning Officer Shaunn Mendrin announced that on February 22, 2022, the City
Council reconsidered and affirmed the resolution to continue virtual public meetings
for the City Council and Boards, Commissions and Council subcommittees during
the COVID-19 state of emergency.
Planning Officer Mendrin also informed the Planning Commissioners that the review
and approval of the City’s 2022 Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected and
appointed officials will take place at the City Council meeting on March 1, 2022.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Howard adjourned the meeting at 7:24 PM.
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Agenda
City of Sunnyvale
Notice and Agenda
Planning Commission
Monday, February 28, 2022 6:00 PM Telepresence Meeting: City Web Stream |
Comcast Channel 15 | AT&T Channel 99
Special Meeting: Study Session - 6:00 PM | Public Hearing - 7:00 PM
Meeting Online Link: https://sunnyvale-ca-gov.zoom.us/j/91827390357
Special Teleconference Notice
Because of the COVID-19 emergency and the health orders issued by Santa Clara
County and the State of California, this meeting of the Sunnyvale Planning
Commission will take place by teleconference, as allowed by Government Code
Subdivision 54953(e) and Resolution 1089-21 (reaffirmed January 25, 2022).
Public Participation
• Teleconference participation: You may provide audio public comment by
connecting to the teleconference meeting online or by telephone. Use the Raise
Hand feature to request to speak (*9 on a telephone):
Meeting Online Link: https://sunnyvale-ca-gov.zoom.us/j/91827390357
Meeting call-in telephone number: 833-548-0276 | Meeting ID: 918 2739 0357
• Watch the Planning Commission meeting on television over Comcast Channel
15 and AT&T Channel 99, or at https://Sunnyvale.ca.gov/YouTubeMeetings or
https://Sunnyvaleca.Legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
• Submit written comments to the Planning Commission up to 4 hours prior to the
meeting to planningcommission@sunnyvale.ca.gov or by mail to Sunnyvale
Planning Division, 456 W. Olive Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-3707.
Accessibility/Americans with Disability Act (ADA) Notice
Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special
assistance to provide public comment, or for other special assistance; please
contact the City at least 48 hours prior to enable the City to make reasonable
arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. The Planning Division may
be reached at 408-730-7440 or at planning@sunnyvale.ca.gov (28 CFR 35.160 (b)
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6 P.M. STUDY SESSION
Call to Order
Call to Order via teleconference.
Roll Call
Study Session
The public may provide comments regarding the Study Session item(s). If you
wish to address the Planning Commission, please refer to the notice at the
beginning of this agenda.
A. 22-0318 Proposed Project: Related applications on a 1.84-acre site:
Special Development Permit to redevelop a portion (westerly
portion) of an existing shopping center (Fremont Corners) into a
mixed-use Village Center with 3,384 square feet of commercial
space and 35, 4-story townhome-style condominiums with
associated parking and site improvements including common
public open space.
TENTATIVE MAP to subdivide the lot into 5 lots and 35
condominiums.
Location: 102 E. Fremont Ave., 1310 S. Sunnyvale-Saratoga Rd. (APN:
309-01-002)
File #: 2021-7161
Zoning: C-1/PD (Neighborhood Business/ Planned Development)
Applicant / Owner: TTLC Sunnyvale FC, LLC / Fremont Corners, Inc Et
Al
Project Planner: Shétal Divatia, (408) 730-7637,
sdivatia@sunnyvale.ca.gov
ATTACHMENTS
1. Proposed Site and Architectural Plans
Adjourn Study Session
7 P.M. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
Call to Order via Teleconference
ROLL CALL
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This category provides an opportunity for members of the public to address the
Planning Commission on items not listed on the agenda and is limited to 15
minutes (may be extended or continued after the public hearings/general business
section of the agenda at the discretion of the Chair) with a maximum of up to three
minutes per speaker. Please note the Brown Act (Open Meeting Law) does not
allow the Planning Commission to take action on an item not listed on the agenda.
If you wish to address the Planning Commission, please refer to the notice at the
beginning of this agenda. Individuals are limited to one appearance during this
section.
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed on the consent calendar are considered to be routine and will be
acted upon by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If
a member of the public would like a consent calendar item pulled and discussed
separately, please refer to the notice at the beginning of this agenda.
1. 22-0334 Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of January 24, 2022
Recommendation: Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of January 24,
2022 as submitted.
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
If you wish to speak to a public hearing/general business item, please refer to
notice at the beginning of this agenda. Each speaker is limited to a maximum of
three minutes. For land-use items, applicants are limited to a maximum of 10
minutes for opening comments and 5 minutes for closing comments.
STANDING ITEM: CONSIDERATION OF POTENTIAL STUDY ISSUES
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND COMMENTS
-Commissioner Comments
-Staff Comments
ADJOURNMENT
Notice to the Public:
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Any agenda related writings or documents on this agenda distributed to members
of the Planning Commission are available by contacting the Planning Division at
408-730-7440 or planning@sunnyvale.ca.gov. Agendas and associated reports are
also available at sunnyvaleca.legistar.com/calendar.aspx 72 hours before the
meeting.
Planning a presentation for a Planning Commission meeting?
To help you prepare and deliver your public comments, please review the "Making
Public Comments During City Council or Planning Commission Meetings"
document available on the City website.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that if you file a lawsuit challenging any final decision on
any public hearing item listed in this agenda, the issues in the lawsuit may be
limited to the issues which were raised at the public hearing or presented in
writing to the City at or before the public hearing.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Code of Civil Procedure section 1094.6
imposes a 90-day deadline for the filing of any lawsuit challenging final action on
an agenda item which is subject to Code of Civil Procedure section 1094.5.
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