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Planning Commission approves two housing projects

SunnyvaleJan 27, 20263 min read

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The Planning Commission approved two residential projects: five condominium units at 1001 S Wolfe Road and 28 condominium units at 845 Stewart Drive, both with CEQA exemptions and added conditions on the Stewart Drive project to address site contamination monitoring and foundation limits.

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The commission voted to move forward with two housing developments, one for 5 condominiums on S Wolfe Road and another for 28 condominiums on Stewart Drive. Both projects were found eligible for environmental review exemptions under state law. The Stewart Drive approval added protections for future owners, including disclosure of vapor barrier and monitoring information and limits on future foundation penetrations except for needed repairs.

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Approved the January 12, 2026 meeting minutes, with one commissioner abstaining.
Approved a special development permit and tentative map for 5 condominium units at 1001 S Wolfe Road by a 7-0 vote.
Approved a special development permit and vesting tentative map for 28 condominium units at 845 Stewart Drive by a 7-0 vote, with added CC&R conditions about vapor barrier information, ongoing monitoring, and foundation restrictions.

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Jan 27, 2026, 2:00 AMOnline and Council Chambers, City Hall, 456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086completed

Special Meeting: Study Session - 6:00 PM | Public Hearing - 7:00 PM

Agenda

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6 P.M. SPECIAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING (Study Session)
Call to Order
Roll Call
Study Session
Proposed Project: Related applications on a 4.42-acre site: SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT: to demolish the existing 96,410 square foot one-story industrial building and construct 136 townhome style condominiums within 13 three story buildings. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP: to create 136 condominium units and subdivide into two lots. Location: 1484 Kifer Road (APN: 216-27-023) File #: PLNG-2025-0451 Zoning: Flexible Mixed-Use II (MXD-II) Applicant / Owner: City Ventures (applicant) / Fortinet Inc.(owner) Environmental Review: No additional review required pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 15162 and 15168(c)(2) and (4) - environmental impacts of the project are addressed in the 2016 Lawrence Station Area Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR - State Clearinghouse No. 2013082030) and 2021 Lawrence Station Area Plan Update/Intuitive Surgical Corporate Campus Project Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (SEIR - State Clearinghouse No. 2019012022). Project Planner: Aastha Vashist, (408) 730-7458, avashist@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Adjourn Special Meeting
7 P.M. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of January 12, 2026
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
Proposed Project: Related applications on a 0.29-acre site: SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT: To allow construction of five three-story townhome-style condominium units, including requests to deviate from front setback, height, garage size, and usable open space requirements. TENTATIVE MAP: To create five condominium units. Location: 1001 S Wolfe Road (APN: 211-16-042) File #: PLNG-2024-0639 Zoning: R-3/PD (Medium Density Residential/Planned Development) Applicant / Owner: Samir Sharma (applicant) / Gregory Cary (owner) Environmental Review: Exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.66 (AB 130). Project Planner: Shila Bagley, (408) 730-7418, sbagley@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Proposed Project: Related applications on a 1.16-acre site: SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT: To allow the redevelopment of a commercial site into four 3-story residential buildings with 28 townhome-style condominium units. VESTING TENTATIVE MAP: To create 28 condominium units Location: 845 Stewart Drive (APN: 205-21-010) File #: PLNG-2025-0080 Zoning: MS/ITR/R3/PD (Industrial and Service with Industrial to Residential/Medium Density Residential/Planned Development Combining District). Applicant / Owner: Julia Koppman Norton, City Ventures (applicant) / Jenab Family Ventures (owner). Environmental Review: Categorically Exempt under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15332, In-Fill Development Projects (Class 32). Project Planner: Wendy Lao, (408) 730-7408, WLao@sunnyvale.ca.gov
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