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Water well project advanced

SunnyvaleMar 10, 20264 min read

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The Planning Commission recommended that City Council approve a replacement groundwater well and 17-foot water storage tank at 800 Carlisle Way, with added conditions for dry-weather discharge limits, vibration monitoring, and real-time public access to noise data.

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The commission sent a water-supply project to City Council for final review. If approved, Cal Water could replace an old well with a new groundwater extraction well and storage tank, along with related utility improvements. Commissioners added conditions meant to reduce impacts on nearby residents, including limits on water discharge during testing and more transparency on noise monitoring. The proposal will next be considered by City Council in April 2026.

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Approved the consent calendar, including the February 23, 2026 meeting minutes.
Recommended City Council certify the environmental impact report for the Carlisle Way water project.
Recommended City Council approve the use permit for a replacement groundwater well and 17-foot water storage tank at 800 Carlisle Way.
Added a condition limiting production-test discharge to 1,200 gallons per minute and only during dry weather season.
Added a condition for vibration monitoring, and accepted a friendly amendment requiring real-time public access to noise monitoring data.

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Mar 10, 2026, 12:30 AMOnline and Council Chambers, City Hall, 456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086completed

Special Meeting: Study Session - 5:30 PM | Public Hearing - 7:00 PM

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5:30 P.M. SPECIAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING (Study Session)
Call to Order
Roll Call
Study Session
Proposed Project: Related applications on a 1.98-acre site: SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT: to demolish the existing 1-story 25,820 square foot office building and construct an 8-story 265-unit apartment building with a total of 297,406 square feet. Location: 1215 Bordeaux Dr. (APN: 110-25-017) File #: PLNG-2025-0582 Zoning: Moffett Park - Residential (MP-R) Applicant / Owner: Beam Reach (applicant) / Deerfield 1215 Bordeaux LLC (owner) Environmental Review: No additional review anticipated per CEQA Guidelines section 18183 - environmental impacts of the project are addressed in the Moffett Park Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR). Project Planner: Wendy Lao, (408) 730-7408, WLao@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Proposed Project: Related applications on a .26-acre site SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT: to construct a four-unit townhome project and associated site improvements and maintain the existing single-family home (historic resource). TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP: to subdivide one parcel into five residential lots and one common lot. RESOURCE ALTERATION PERMIT: to modify the existing historic resource Location: 434 Crescent Avenue (APNs: 211-35-030) File #: PLNG-2024-0719 Zoning: R-3/PD (Medium Density/Planned Development) Applicant / Owner: Gordon Wong, GKW Architects (applicant) / John Chao (owner) Environmental Review: The project is anticipated to qualify for a Class 32 (In-Fill Development Projects) exemption per California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines section 15332. Project Planner: Margaret Netto, (408) 730-7628, mnetto@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 February 23, 2026
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
Proposed Project: Forward Recommendations to the City Council related to applications on a 0.77-acre site at Carlisle Way: USE PERMIT: To allow construction of a replacement groundwater extraction well, a 17-foot-tall water storage tank, chemical storage cabinets, and associated utility and right-of-way improvements; and EIR: Adopt a Resolution to certify the Environmental Impact Report, make required findings under CEQA, and adopt a Statement of Overriding Considerations and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. Location: 800 Carlisle Way (APN: 309-12-013) File: 2022-7041 Zoning: R-0/S (Low Density Residential/Single-Story combining district) Applicant and Owner: California Water Service (Cal Water) Environmental Review: Environmental Impact Report Project Planner: Mary Jeyaprakash, (408) 730-7449, mjeyaprakash@sunnyvale.ca.gov
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