REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Public Hearing: Action on a Tentative Parcel Map for 2305 Mission College Boulevard [Council Pillar: Promote and Enhance Economic, Housing, and Transportation Development]
Report
BACKGROUND
The applicant is requesting approval of a Tentative Parcel Map (PLN2019-14217) to subdivide an existing 15.78-acre property into two parcels at 2305 Mission College Boulevard to facilitate redevelopment of the site. As stated in 17.05.400(e) of the City Code, consideration and action on a Tentative Parcel Map is a function of the City Council. Planning Commission recommendation is not required for minor subdivisions of four lots or less.
The existing property is developed with a 225,503 square foot, two-story office building, surface parking lots and site landscaping. An Architectural Review application to demolish the existing buildings and site improvements was filed by the applicant along with the Tentative Parcel Map proposal to construct two, three-story data center buildings totaling 489,951 square feet; a substation with a generation capacity of up to 78.1 megawatts (MW); and associated parking, site access and landscaping on the project site (Mission College Data Center Project). The Architectural Review application for the Mission College Data Center Project was approved at a public noticed Development Review Hearing on August 20, 2020 and included project conditions of approval.
The proposal is to create two separate lots composed of Lot 1 at 8.75 acres and Lot 2 at 7.04 acres for phased development of the two buildings designed for use as data centers. Building A totals 278,526 square feet and is proposed for construction on Lot 1 in Phase 1. Building B is 211,425 square feet and is proposed on Lot 2 in Phase 2. Each parcel is designed to have shared access to Agnew Road and Mission College Boulevard, and site circulation and parking; with utility service provided separately to each parcel.
DISCUSSION
Tentative Parcel Map applications are reviewed for General Plan and Zoning Code consistency and conformance with the Subdivision Map Act. The proposed Tentative Parcel Map was reviewed by the City’s Subdivision Clearance Committee and determined to be complete on August 18, 2020. Staff has confirmed that the proposed subdivision will not result in any inconsistencies with the General Plan and zoning designations for the property, Building Code, or other applicable requirements. Conditions of Approval have been prepared and are provided as Attachment 2. The conditions include a requirement for recordation of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R’s) or equivalent instrument governing the shared use and maintenance of utilities, parking spaces (surface and garage), drive aisles, pedestrian walkways, trash, landscaping, and other related facilities.
The proposed Tentative Parcel Map would subdivide a parcel to allow two new buildings to be constructed on separate parcels and the construction of a substation and associated site improvements. The proposed map facilitates land use activity consistent with the intended uses for the site’s Low Intensity Office/Research & Development General Plan designation, and the proposed map is consistent with the applicable regulations in the ML (Light Industrial) zoning district. Approval of the Tentative Parcel Map would allow the property owner flexibility in financing and/or leasing of both properties individually, thereby supporting their long-term use consistent with the City’s General Plan.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The California Energy Commission (CEC), as the Lead Agency for reviewing and approving or denying all thermal power plants producing 50 megawatts (MW) or greater, prepared and circulated for 30 day public review and comment a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the Mission College Data Center Project in accordance with CEQA requirements. On August 12, 2020, the CEC adopted the MND at a public noticed meeting and granted a Small Power Plant Exemption for the project; which allows the application to proceed with permitting by the local agency (City of Santa Clara). The CEC also adopted a Mitigation Monitoring or Reporting Program (MMRP), which identifies mitigation measures in the areas of geology and biological resources to reduce potential significant impacts to less-than-significant with project development and operations. The proposed Tentative Parcel Map is consistent with the approved data center project analyzed by the CEC. In its role as responsible agency, the City reviewed and considered the information contained in the Initial Study and MND, and adopted the MND and MMRP at a publicly noticed Development Review Hearing on August 20, 2020.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no cost to the City other than administrative staff time and expense for the processing of this application. Staff costs associated with review of the Tentative Parcel Map are generally recovered through application fees paid by the project applicant.
COORDINATION
This report has been coordinated with the City Attorney’s Office
PUBLIC CONTACT
On August12, 2020, a notice of public hearing was published in The Weekly, a newspaper of general circulation, and on August 14, 2019 notice of this item was posted in three conspicuous locations within 300 feet of the project site and mailed to property owners within 1,000 feet of the project site. At the time of this report, Planning staff has not received public comments regarding the proposed project.
Public contact was also made by posting the Council agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email clerk@santaclaraca.gov <mailto:clerk@santaclaraca.gov>.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Adopt a resolution to approve the Tentative Parcel Map to subdivide the existing parcel into two lots at the property located at 2305 Mission College Boulevard.
2. Adopt a resolution to deny the Tentative Parcel Map to subdivide the existing parcel into two lots at the property located at 2305 Mission College Boulevard.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Alternative 1:
Adopt a resolution to approve the Tentative Parcel Map to subdivide the existing parcel into two lots at the property located at 2305 Mission College Boulevard.
Staff
Reviewed by: Andrew Crabtree, Director of Community Development
Approved by: Deanna J. Santana, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution Approving the Tentative Parcel Map
2. Conditions of Tentative Parcel Map Approval
3. Tentative Parcel Map