Zoning Administrator Hearing

City of Sunnyvale Meeting Minutes Zoning Administrator Hearing Wednesday, February 25, 2015 3:00 PM West Conference Room, City Hall, 456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086 CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC HEARINGS 15-0199 File #: 2014-8077 Location: 1431 S. Wolfe Rd. (APN: 309-11-006) Applicant / Owner: Sun Bay Construction / Farrokh Omid-Zohoor Proposed Project: USE PERMIT to allow an approximately 8-foot 6-inch tall fence in the front yard of a single-family home. Reason for Permit: A Use Permit is required for any fence that exceeds 6 feet in height in the front yard. Project Planner: Rosemarie Zulueta, (408) 730-7431, rzulueta@sunnyvale.ca.gov Issues: Height and Compliance with Eichler Design Guidelines Recommendation: Approve with Conditions In attendance: Omid Zohoor, Applicant; Andrew Miner, Zoning Administrator; Rosemarie Zulueta, Project Planner; Luis Uribe, Staff Office Assistant. Mr. Andrew Miner, Zoning Administrator, on behalf of the Director of Community Development, explained the format that would be observed during the public hearing. Mr. Miner announced the subject application. Rosemarie Zulueta, Project Planner, presented the item and had no additional information. Mr. Miner opened the public hearing. Omid Zohoor, Applicant, received and reviewed a copy of the staff report and explained that he has been working with staff to create a design that is uniform with the neighborhood. Mr. Miner asked about the need for an additional foot for the fence. Mr. Zohoor stated when the house was purchased the fence was in terrible condition and believes this design is cohesive with the neighborhood. City of Sunnyvale Page 1 Zoning Administrator Hearing Meeting Minutes February 25, 2015 Mr. Miner closed the public hearing. The Zoning Administrator approved the project subject to the findings and conditions of approval located in the staff report. Mr. Miner stated that the decision is final unless appealed to the Planning Commission with payment of the appeal fee within the 15-day appeal period. Minutes approved by: Andrew Miner Principal Planner 15-0237 File #: 2014-8043 Location: 125 Waverly Street (APN: 165-15-025) Applicant / Owner: Michael & Madeline Goeringer Proposed Project: Variances to allow two covered parking spaces in tandem and a combined side yard setback of 7 feet where 10 feet is needed, for an addition to a single family home resulting in 2,112 square feet and 42% FAR/lot coverage. Reason for Permit: A Variance is required for deviations from single-family home parking standards and combined side yard setback requirements. Project Planner: Jonathan Caldito, (408) 730-7452, Jcaldito@sunnyvale.ca.gov <mailto:Jcaldito@sunnyvale.ca.gov> Recommendation: Approve with conditions In attendance: Michael & Madeline Goeringer, Applicants; Andrew Miner, Zoning Administrator; Jonathan Caldito, Project Planner; Luis Uribe, Staff Office Assistant Mr. Andrew Miner, Zoning Administrator, on behalf of the Director of Community Development, explained the format that would be observed during the public hearing. Mr. Miner announced the subject application. Jonathan Caldito, Project Planner, presented the item and mentioned that a member of the public did contact staff with concerns about parking. Mr. Miner opened the public hearing. Michael Goeringer, Applicant, received and reviewed a copy of the staff report and stated he is trying to keep the design in character to the neighborhood. In order for them to obtain this goal, a tandem garage will be needed for them to acquire 2 City of Sunnyvale Page 2 Zoning Administrator Hearing Meeting Minutes February 25, 2015 vehicle covered parking. Madalen Goeringer, Applicant, stated she believes this to be a very clean design and most of her neighbor’s park on their front yard. Mr. Miner had some questions regarding changes to the layout of the property and stated there are certain constraints that would not allow for more than a one vehicle parking structure. Mr. Miner closed the public hearing. The Zoning Administrator approved the project subject to the findings and conditions of approval located in the staff report. He was able to make the findings. Mr. Miner stated that the decision is final unless appealed to the Planning Commission with payment of the appeal fee within the 15-day appeal period. Minutes approved by: Andrew Miner Principal Planner 15-0238 File #: 2015-7033 Location: 1010 W. El Camino Real (APN: 198-26-010) Applicant / Owner: Sunnyvale Veterinary Clinic, Dr. Raj Singh Proposed Project: Minor special development permit to use an existing building for veterinary use. Reason for Permit: A Special Development Permit is required for a change of use. Project Planner: Jonathan Caldito, (408) 730-7452, Jcaldito@sunnyvale.ca.gov <mailto:Jcaldito@sunnyvale.ca.gov> Recommendation: Approve with conditions In attendance: Raj Singh, Applicant; Chris Thompson, Broker; Andrew Miner, Zoning Administrator; Jonathan Caldito, Project Planner; Luis Uribe, Staff Office Assistant. Mr. Andrew Miner, Zoning Administrator, on behalf of the Director of Community Development, explained the format that would be observed during the public hearing. Mr. Miner announced the subject application. Jonathan Caldito, Project Planner, presented the item and stated a few changes had been made to the conditions of approval since the report was circulated. He also noted there was a complaint from a neighbor regarding noise at this location. City of Sunnyvale Page 3 Zoning Administrator Hearing Meeting Minutes February 25, 2015 Mr. Miner opened the public hearing. Raj Singh, Applicant received and reviewed a copy of the staff report. He had some questions regarding the employee’s on-site rule and asked why this condition was required. He also mentioned the current arrangement with the other tenant regarding the trash receptacle is working out great. Chris Thompson, Broker, stated they were unaware the shared trash agreement existed. Mr. Miner asked about the shared access and parking with Cranberry Hill, Mr. Thompson stated there is an agreement that 20% of Cranberry Hill parking can be accessed by Mr. Singh. Mr. Miner asked if the parking agreement required employees to use the parking located in back of the building, or if employees and clients could use the Cranberry Hill parking lot. Mr. Miner had questions about the gate between the Honda dealership and the applicant’s property. Mr. Thompson stated there is no easement, Mr. Miner asked that Public Works review the location and size of the trash area and will condition this area be enclosed. Mr. Miner asked if animal boarding will be provided, Mr. Singh stated that it will occur from time to time for medical observation only and animal boarding is not their primary business. Mr. Singh also mentioned there are restrictions that must be met prior to the boarding of animals. Mr. Miner stated that he will be adding a condition stating that overnight stay will only be allowed if needed for medical purposes. Mr. Miner closed the public hearing. The Zoning Administrator approved the project subject to the findings and conditions of approval located in the staff report with the added conditions mentioned above, revising condition PS3 that additional arrows must be added and Removal of Condition AT7. Mr. Miner stated that the decision is final unless appealed to the Planning Commission with payment of the appeal fee within the 15-day appeal period. Minutes approved by: Andrew Miner Principal Planner ADJOURNMENT 3:45 P.M. City of Sunnyvale Page 4