REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Continuance of an Environmental Impact Report, General Plan Amendment Redesignation from High Intensity Office / Research and Development (R&D) to Light Industrial, Use Permit, and Architectural Review to Allow the Construction of a New Four-Story, 244,068 Square Foot Data Center with a Substation at 2805 Bowers Avenue
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Promote and Enhance Economic, Housing and Transportation Development
DISCUSSION
The applicant requests continuance of this item to a date uncertain. The project will be re-noticed by mail and newspaper for a future City Council hearing.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
No environmental determination is necessary for a continuance.
PUBLIC CONTACT
On May 22, 2024, a notice of public hearing was published in The Weekly, a newspaper of general circulation, and on May 23, 2024, a notice of this item was mailed to property owners within 2,000 feet of this project site and to the schools located within the vicinity, including Bracher Elementary School, Wilcox High School, Eliana’s Daycare, and Little Starfish Bilingual Daycare.
Public contact was also made by posting the Commission 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> or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
That the City Council approve the continuance request to a date uncertain.
Staff
Prepared by: Sheldon S. Ah Sing, Development Review Officer
Reviewed by: Reena Brilliot, Acting Director of Community Development
Approved by: Jovan D. Grogan, City Manager