REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Public Hearing: Action on the Conditional Use Permit to Authorize the Installation of a 69-Stall Surface Parking Lot, Architectural Review to Allow the Complete Demolition of the Existing Vacant Structures, and Minor Use Permit to Authorize Offsite Parking at 2740 Scott Boulevard (PLN25-00548). CEQA Status: Exempt from CEQA per Section 15301(l)(3), (4) (Class 1 - “Existing Facilities”).
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
Applicant: Devcon Construction
Owner: Santa Clara Holdco LLC
General Plan: Low Intensity Office / R&D
Zoning: LO-RD - Low-Intensity Office/R&D
Lot Size: 32,635 Square Feet
Existing Site Conditions: The site contains two vacant structures and two metal canopies. The existing structures on the site are approximately 3,141 square feet and 968 square feet, respectively. There is an existing cell tower on the site that is to remain.
Surrounding Land Uses:
North: Muffler Shop and Window Tinting Services (LO-RD)
East: Auto Services and Gym (LO-RD)
South: Machine Shop (LO-RD)
West: Office (LO-RD)
BACKGROUND
The applicant, Sylvester Ramirez of Devcon Construction, filed for a Conditional Use Permit and Architectural Review application (PLN25-00548) to allow for a complete demolition of the existing vacant structures on the site and installation of a surface parking lot with 69 parking spaces. The existing buildings to be demolished on the site are vacant. The proposed surface parking lot is intended to serve the adjacent office buildings on separate properties, for which the applicant is seeking a Minor Use Permit.
Pursuant to SCCC Section 18.16.020 – Office and Industrial Land Uses and Permit Requirements, Table 2-14 (Office and Industrial Zones, Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements), parking facilities within the LO-RD zoning district may be permitted with the approval of a Conditional Use Permit. Pursuant to Santa Clara City Code Section 18.120.020D.7, the Architectural Review for the project requires a public he...
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