REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Public Hearing: Action on a Conditional Use Permit for a New Drive-through Restaurant (PLN22-00428) at 3575 Stevens Creek Boulevard (CEQA: Class 3 Categorical Exemption Section 15303).
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
Applicant: Frank Coda
Owner: PFLP, LLC
General Plan: Regional Commercial
Zoning: C-R Regional Commercial
Site Area: 0.55 Acres
Existing Site Conditions: Existing two-story vacant office building and surface parking lot.
Surrounding Land Uses
North: Office and daycare uses
South: Auto dealerships across Stevens Creek Boulevard in San Jose
East: Commercial uses
West: Commercial uses
Issues: Consistency with the City's General Plan and Zoning Ordinance
Staff Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit to allow a new drive-through restaurant located at 3575 Stevens Creek Boulevard.
BACKGROUND
On October 05, 2022, Frank Coda ("Applicant") filed an application (File No. PLN22-00428) to demolish an existing two-story 7,266 square foot commercial building and construct a new 2,300 square foot drive-through restaurant with outdoor seating and surface parking lot. The project proposes improved landscape on site and new streetscape along Stevens Creek Boulevard and Harold Avenue.
Pursuant to section 18.38.040(a) of the "Classic" Santa Clara City Code, which was still in effect when the application was deemed complete, drive-through facilities are allowable use subject to Planning Commission review and approval of a Conditional Use Permit. Architectural Review will be evaluated during a subsequent Development Review Hearing consistent with sections 18.120.020.D7 and 18.120.020.D.8 of the Updated Zoning Code.
DISCUSSION
Project Overview
The project site is located at the northeast corner Stevens Creek Boulevard and Harold Avenue. The project proposes the demolition of an existing 7,266 square-foot commercial building to construct a new 2,300 square foot drive-through Starbucks restaurant wi...
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