Zoning Administrator Hearing
Regular MeetingSunnyvale, CA · August 16, 2023
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City of Sunnyvale
Meeting Minutes
Zoning Administrator Hearing
Wednesday, August 16, 2023 3:00 PM Teleconference: City Web Stream
Public Participation
Accessibility/Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Notice
CALL TO ORDER
George Schroeder, Zoning Administrator, called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Proposed Project:
SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT: to allow a recreational and
athletic facility (indoor baseball/softball training facility) within an existing
shopping center.
Location: 121 E. El Camino Real (APN: 211-01-044)
File #: PLNG-2022-7800
Zoning: ECR-MU54 (El Camino Real - Mixed Use)
Applicant / Owner: Adam Shorsher (applicant) / Lewis John S Trustee
(owner)
Environmental Review: Class 1 Categorical Exemption relieves this
project from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) provisions.
Project Planner: Jeffrey Cucinotta, 408-730-7424,
jcucinotta@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Mr. Schroeder inquired with Jeffrey Cucinotta, Project Planner, if there were any
additions to the staff report.
Mr. Cucinotta noted that staff had received six additional emails from members of
the public all in support of the proposal after the staff report was published.
Otherwise, there were no changes or additions to the staff report.
Mr. Schroeder reviewed the email included with the staff report along with the six
additional emails.
Mr. Schroeder inquired with the applicant if there were any additions or comments.
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Michael Dern, architect for the applicant, had no updates, but hoped they would be
able to open the facility to the public soon.
Mr. Schroeder opened the hearing to public comments.
Steve Caroompas, member of the public, expressed support for the facility. Mr.
Caroompas stated this state-of-the-art indoor baseball/softball facility is something
Sunnyvale has needed as there are many Little League players that train outside of
the city. This facility would help the city retain the revenue locally and also bolster
the surrounding businesses. He noted that the facility is next to a Dick’s Sporting
Goods, which would create a mutually beneficial ecosystem between the two
businesses. Mr. Caroompas expressed he wished to take his players and son to the
facility once it opened up.
Mr. Schroeder inquired with Mr. Dern if he had any additional comments.
Mr. Dern reiterated the points expressed by Mr. Caroompas. He noted there is no
facility like this within a 15-20 minute radius. Mr. Dern noted this was a great
opportunity to use this vacant space to give the community a place to exercise and
train. He stated it would be a great opportunity and use of urban space. Mr. Dern
expressed his approval as a parent of a child who plays softball as well.
Mr. Schroeder closed the hearing the public comments.
ACTION: Alternative 1. Approve the Special Development Permit with recommended
findings in Attachment 2 and recommended conditions of approval in Attachment 3.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Schroeder adjourned the hearing at 3:11 p.m.
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Agenda
City of Sunnyvale
Notice and Agenda - Final
Zoning Administrator Hearing
Wednesday, August 16, 2023 3:00 PM Teleconference: City Web Stream
Meeting Online link: https://sunnyvale-ca-gov.zoom.us/j/94442399040
Public Participation
• Online participation: You may provide audio public comment by connecting to
the hearing online or by telephone. Use the Raise Hand feature to request to
speak (*9 on a telephone):
Hearing online link: https://sunnyvale-ca-gov.zoom.us/j/94442399040
Hearing call-in telephone number: 833-548-0276 | Meeting ID: 944 4239 9040
• Watch the Zoning Administrator hearing at
www.Sunnyvale.ca.gov/YouTubeMeetings
• Submit written comments to the Zoning Administrator no later than 4 hours prior
to the hearing start to planning@sunnyvale.ca.gov or by mail to Sunnyvale
Planning Division, 456 W. Olive Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-3707
• Review recordings of this hearing and past hearings at
https://sunnyvaleca.legistar.com/calendar.aspx or
http://youtube.com/SunnyvaleMeetings
Accessibility/Americans with Disabilities 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 the meeting to enable the City to make
reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. ADA contact: The
Planning Division may be reached at 408-730-7440 or
planning@sunnyvale.ca.gov (28 CFR 35.160 (b) (1)).
CALL TO ORDER
Call to Order via teleconference.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
23-0812 Proposed Project:
SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT: to allow a recreational and
athletic facility (indoor baseball/softball training facility) within an existing
shopping center.
Location: 121 E. El Camino Real (APN: 211-01-044)
File #: PLNG-2022-7800
Zoning: ECR-MU54 (El Camino Real - Mixed Use)
Applicant / Owner: Adam Shorsher (applicant) / Lewis John S Trustee
(owner)
Environmental Review: Class 1 Categorical Exemption relieves this
project from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) provisions.
Project Planner: Jeffrey Cucinotta, 408-730-7424,
jcucinotta@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Recommendation: Alternative 1. Approve the Special Development Permit with
recommended findings in Attachment 2 and recommended
conditions of approval in Attachment 3.
ADJOURNMENT
Notice to the Public:
Agenda information is available by contacting The Planning Division at
408-730-7440 or planning@sunnyvale.ca.gov. Agendas and associated reports are
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Avenue.
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