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City of Sunnyvale Meeting Minutes Planning Commission Monday, July 14, 2025 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 Davis called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. Roll Call Present: 6 - Chair Nathan Iglesias Vice Chair Galen Kim Davis Commissioner Chris Figone Commissioner Martin Pyne Commissioner Neela Shukla Commissioner Ilan Sigura Absent: 1 - Commissioner Michael Serrone Study Session A. 25-0701 Proposed Project: MISCELLANEOUS PLAN PERMIT: To allow site and architectural modifications to a previously approved Special Development Permit (File # 2020-7620) for an existing affordable housing development which consisted of demolition of one apartment building with 32 apartment units, construction of a new six-story, 93-unit building, and rehabilitation of an existing apartment building with 30 affordable apartment units. The project was approved by the Planning Commission on November 8, 2021, with a State Density Bonus which included four concessions and three waivers from development standards. Staff is requesting to allow the minor modifications to be approved by the Director of Community Development. Location: 245 W. Weddell Drive (APN: 110-12-093) File #: PLNG-2025-0332 Zoning: High Density Residential with a Planned Development Combining District (R-4/PD) City of Sunnyvale Page 1 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 14, 2025 Applicant / Owner: Architects FORA (applicant) / Parkview Apartment Association (owner) Environmental Review: A Class 32 Infill Development Project exemption relieves this project from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) provisions Project Planner: Cindy Hom, (408) 730-7411, chom@sunnyvale.ca.gov Adjourn Special Meeting 7 P.M. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING CALL TO ORDER Chair Iglesias called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. SALUTE TO THE FLAG Chair Iglesias led the salute to the flag. ROLL CALL Present: 6 - Chair Nathan Iglesias Vice Chair Galen Kim Davis Commissioner Chris Figone Commissioner Martin Pyne Commissioner Neela Shukla Commissioner Ilan Sigura Absent: 1 - Commissioner Michael Serrone Commissioner Serrone’s absence is excused. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Chair Iglesias announced that recruitment is underway for openings on the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission. He provided some details on the application and interview process for these openings. There were no public speakers for this agenda item. CONSENT CALENDAR There were no public speakers for this agenda item. Chair Iglesias stated that Commissioner Pyne was not listed as present in the City of Sunnyvale Page 2 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 14, 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes of June 23, 2025. MOTION: Commissioner Pyne moved, and Commissioner Shukla seconded the motion to approve the Consent Calendar with the following revision to the Planning Commission meeting minutes of June 23, 2025: 1.) Note that the meeting minutes must indicate that Commissioner Pyne was present. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Chair Iglesias Commissioner Figone Commissioner Pyne Commissioner Shukla Commissioner Sigura No: 0 Absent: 1 - Commissioner Serrone Abstained: 1 - Vice Chair Davis 1. 25-0753 Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of June 16, 2025 Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of June 16, 2025 as submitted. 2. 25-0754 Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of June 23, 2025 Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of June 23, 2025 as submitted. PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS 3. 25-0755 Selection of Chair Commissioner Sigura advocated for the reappointment of Chair Iglesias and Vice Chair Davis as Chair and Vice Chair of the Planning Commission. Commissioner Shukla expressed her interest in assuming the role of Vice Chair of the Planning Commission. Vice Chair Davis explained that while his schedule for the upcoming year will be demanding, he is willing to serve as Chair of the Planning Commission if no other Commissioners would like to take on the role. City of Sunnyvale Page 3 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 14, 2025 Chair Iglesias stated that is happy to continue serving as Chair of the Planning Commission. He also commended Commissioner Pyne on his service as Chair of the Planning Commission and on his contributions as a Planning Commissioner in general. Planning Officer Shaunn Mendrin shared that Commissioner Serrone also expressed interest in becoming Vice Chair of the Planning Commission. Vice Chair Davis responded that due to his busy schedule for the upcoming year, Commissioner Shukla or Commissioner Serrone will be better suited to assume the role of Vice Chair of the Planning Commission. Commissioner Pyne noted that the objective of this agenda item is to select a new Chair for the Planning Commission, and the next agenda item involves the selection of a new Vice Chair. 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 Vice Chair Davis seconded the motion to nominate Planning Commissioner Iglesias as Chair of the Planning Commission. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Chair Iglesias Vice Chair Davis Commissioner Figone Commissioner Pyne Commissioner Shukla Commissioner Sigura No: 0 Absent: 1 - Commissioner Serrone 4. 25-0756 Selection of Vice Chair Vice Chair Davis reiterated his support for the selection of a new Vice Chair of the Planning Commission due to his demanding work schedule for the upcoming year. City of Sunnyvale Page 4 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 14, 2025 Commissioner Shukla stated that assuming the role of Vice Chair of the Planning Commission would give her the opportunity to better learn applicable procedures. Chair Iglesias opened the Public Hearing. There were no public speakers for this agenda item. Chair Iglesias closed the Public Hearing. At Vice Chair Davis’ request, Planning Officer Shaunn Mendrin shared details of an email Commissioner Serrone had sent in which he expressed interested in the Vice Chair position. MOTION: Vice Chair Davis moved, and Commissioner Pyne seconded the motion to nominate Planning Commissioner Shukla as Vice Chair of the Planning Commission. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Chair Iglesias Vice Chair Davis Commissioner Figone Commissioner Pyne Commissioner Shukla Commissioner Sigura No: 0 Absent: 1 - Commissioner Serrone 5. 25-0757 Selection of Seats Chair Iglesias explained that there are seats on the dais reserved for the Chair and Vice Chair of the Commission. Vice Chair Davis suggested that he and Commissioner Shukla exchange seats since she has been selected to serve as the new Vice Chair for the Planning Commission. Chair Iglesias opened the Public Hearing. There were no public speakers for this agenda item. Chair Iglesias closed the Public Hearing. City of Sunnyvale Page 5 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 14, 2025 MOTION: Commissioner Pyne moved, and Vice Chair Davis seconded the motion to select seats for the coming year in the following order from left to right facing the dais from the podium: Seat 1: Commissioner Sigura Seat 2: Commissioner Serrone Seat 3: Vice Chair Shukla Seat 4: Chair Iglesias Seat 5: Commissioner Pyne Seat 6: Commissioner Davis Seat 7: Commissioner Figone The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Chair Iglesias Vice Chair Davis Commissioner Figone Commissioner Pyne Commissioner Shukla Commissioner Sigura No: 0 Absent: 1 - Commissioner Serrone STANDING ITEM: CONSIDERATION OF POTENTIAL STUDY ISSUES None. NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND COMMENTS -Commissioner Comments Commissioner Shukla confirmed with Chair Iglesias that her role as Vice Chair of the Planning Commission is effective immediately. -Staff Comments None. INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS/ITEMS None. City of Sunnyvale Page 6 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 14, 2025 6. 25-0752 Planning Commission Proposed Study Issues, Calendar Year: 2026 (Information Only) ADJOURNMENT Chair Iglesias adjourned the meeting at 7:20 PM. City of Sunnyvale Page 7