City of Sunnyvale
Meeting Minutes
Planning Commission
5:30 PM Online and Conference Room,
Washington Community Swim Center,
255 S. Pastoria Ave.,
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Monday, March 27, 2023
Special Meeting: Study Session - 5:30 PM | Public Hearing - 7:00 PM 5:30 P.M. STUDY SESSION
Call to Order
Chair Pyne called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM.
Roll Call
Chair Martin Pyne
Commissioner John Howe
Commissioner Michael Serrone
Commissioner Neela Shukla
Commissioner Carol Weiss
Present: 5 -
Vice Chair Nathan Iglesias
Commissioner Daniel Howard
Absent: 2 -
Commissioner Howard arrived at approximately 5:32 PM.
Vice Chair Iglesias’ absence is excused.
Study Session
A. 23-0477
Objective Design Standards for Multi-Family Residential and Mixed-Use Development
Project Planner: Kelly Cha, (408) 730-7408, [email protected] B. 23-0476
Proposed Project:
Village Center Master Plan: Development of objective design guidelines and development standards for the seven designated Village Centers throughout the City. Staff will be presenting a summary of comments received to date and go over next steps.
Location: Citywide
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File #: 2021-7371
Zoning: Commercial and Office
Applicant/Owner: City/Various
Environmental Review: No additional review required as per CEQA Guidelines 15168(c)(2) and (4) - environmental impacts of the project are addressed in the Land Use and Transportation Element Environmental Impact Report (EIR).
Project Planner: Shaunn Mendrin, (408) 730-7431,
[email protected]
Adjourn Study Session
7 P.M. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Pyne called the meeting to order at 8:11 PM.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
Chair Pyne led the salute to the flag.
ROLL CALL
Chair Martin Pyne
Commissioner Daniel Howard
Commissioner John Howe
Commissioner Michael Serrone
Commissioner Neela Shukla
Commissioner Carol Weiss
Present: 6 -
Vice Chair Nathan IglesiasAbsent: 1 -
Vice Chair Iglesias’ absence is excused.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
There were no public speakers for this agenda item.
MOTION: Commissioner Howe moved and Commissioner Howard seconded the motion to approve the Consent Calendar.
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Commissioner Howe commended staff on the Planning Commission meeting minutes that have been provided thus far, and his fellow Commissioners spoke in agreement with his remarks.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Chair Pyne
Commissioner Howard
Commissioner Howe
Commissioner Serrone
Commissioner Shukla
Commissioner Weiss
6 -
No: 0
Absent: Vice Chair Iglesias1 -
1. 23-0473
Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of February 27, 2023 Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of February 27, 2023 as submitted.
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
None.
STANDING ITEM: CONSIDERATION OF POTENTIAL STUDY ISSUES
None.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND COMMENTS
-Commissioner Comments
Commissioner Howard stated that it is nice to return to in-person Planning Commission meetings, and he congratulated staff on their new City Hall.
Chair Pyne shared his excitement at attending his first in-person Planning Commission meeting as a member of the Commission.
-Staff Comments
Planning Officer Shaunn Mendrin announced that on April 25, 2023, the City Council will consider a Tenant Protections and Right to Lease Ordinance. He added that the Planning Commission will review this item beforehand at the Planning Commission meeting of April 10, 2023.
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March 27, 2023Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Planning Officer Mendrin informed the Commissioners that on May 2, 2023, the City Council will consider the approval of the Draft 2023 Housing and Urban Development Action Plan.
Planning Officer Mendrin reminded Commissioners of a special Planning Commission meeting that may take place on Monday, May 1, 2023.
Planning Officer Mendrin advised Commissioners that there are two vacancies for the Planning Commission and that the applications for these vacancies are due by 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 27, 2023.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Pyne adjourned the meeting at 8:18 PM.
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