REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
PUBLIC HEARING: Action on Conditional Use Permit (PLN23-00417) for the Conversion of an Existing Convent into Dormitory Style Housing at 2001 Lawrence Court.
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
File No.: PLN23-00417
Project: Conditional Use Permit for the conversion of an existing convent building into dormitory style housing for up to 25 students.
Applicant: Geno Catalano
Owner: Diocese of San Jose
General Plan: Public/Quasi Public
Zoning: Public or Quasi Public (B)
Site Area: 21,000 square feet (0.48 acres)
Existing Site Conditions: The project site includes an existing convent building and a paved parking lot.
Surrounding Land Uses
North: Single-family uses
East: Single-family uses
South: Multi-family and public uses
West: Multi-family uses
Issues: Consistency with the City's General Plan and Zoning Ordinance
Staff Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the Conditional Use Permit for the conversion of an existing convent building into dormitory style housing, subject to findings and conditions of approval.
BACKGROUND
On August 8, 2023, Geno Catalano, applicant, filed an application requesting a Conditional Use Permit (File No. PLN23-00417) for the conversion of an existing convent into dormitory style housing for up to 25 students at 2001 Lawrence Court.
The subject property has a General Plan land use designation of Public/Quasi Public and is zoned B (Public or Quasi Public). The project site is located to the southeast corner of Lawrence Expressway and Cabrillo Avenue. The property is about 21,000 square feet (0.48 acres) and currently contains an existing convent building and paved parking lot.
According to the Santa Clara City Code (SCCC) Section 18.18.020.E, uses not listed may be reviewed by the Director to determine if they are like those listed and appropriate in this zone and if so, what type of permit is required, in compliance with Section 18.04.040 (Uses Not Classified). The Director determi...
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