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Staff explained the item had been heard previously (a 4–2 vote at the earlier hearing) and was placed on the consent calendar for formal action. Commissioner Wang stated opposition to the staff recommendation at the consent‑calendar discussion; commissioners agreed to withdraw the item for separate vote and then adopted the resolution to deny the modification. The motion was made by Commissioner Biagini and seconded by Commissioner Buza; the motion passed on the record.

The denial formalizes the commission’s earlier vote and will be reflected in the notice of action and the final resolution to be forwarded to the property owner and to the City Council as appropriate.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Planning Commission Meeting - Aug. 13, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","On the consent calendar the commission adopted a resolution to deny a modification to an existing conditional use permit for solid‑waste and recycling collection at the Subaru dealership at 3225 Stevens Creek Boulevard; the item had been discussed at a prior hearing and the resolution formalizes the earlier denial.","taxTitle","Santa Clara , Santa Clara County, California","taxId",2859,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6498922,"Planning commission approves digital billboard at 1700 Duane and recommends council approve billboard‑relocation agreement",6462,7898000,14360000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5582712-44962743f2c2c26c010afdd14d0ecd57&start=7898&end=14360","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5582712-44962743f2c2c26c010afdd14d0ecd57/thumbnail_7898000.jpg","/articles/6498922/Santa-Clara/Santa-Clara-County/California/Planning-commission-approves-digital-billboard-at-1700-Duane-and-recommends-council-approve-billboardrelocation-agreement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6498922-19c5adce60c06eada468312237c5c91e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771039641&Signature=A40LElqj~zMNkcOIxbV-~hXRgZE29j9LInzHRvOTM6z4BLml2HNpI3dOnleuZNRGkSXy~CmdjdM43WmXuhNqJzynnVKo1JMB5AvpEB-t3A5M~OSkIArqyZ0nMijZqYMX3tU9qpXyGvFu3p-Sb-6uEBDaudWLO7vuPR9cbqM1NV7hjpUQjOKGGka-CIZsRkNQct-5fppTaSDFWa9yqfYvriCq81Glp7a~p2Y1NDmWrjlZTgM7LaEKX3f7~B6yo69SbT18qqqNWJ0PUc7Sc5~giNpXoMe9wkIgCZEa86Q7Lh6385uJEZe-HCJr2LoXefXVvOmSLec4WDE-yn2gU-EjEw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Planning Commission on Aug. 13 approved a conditional use permit (CUP) for a single‑sided LED billboard at 1700 Duane Avenue, approved a minor modification to reduce the 1,500‑foot spacing requirement, and voted to recommend City Council adoption of a billboard relocation agreement that would allow one new display in exchange for the removal of three existing billboard faces elsewhere in the city.

Staff summarized the request as a single west‑facing LED billboard visible to southbound traffic on U.S. 101; the proposed face is about 6,672 square feet mounted on a 46‑foot column (60‑foot overall height). The sign would cycle static images every eight seconds (no video/motion), implement a dimmer control to limit brightness to city code limits (5,000 nits daytime / 300 nits nighttime), and include provisions for community messaging and emergency alerts. Staff noted consistency with city sign standards subject to the conditional use permit and that the proposal complies with operational standards in the municipal code. A minor modification was requested to reduce separation to another digital display to roughly 1,187 feet in this corridor.

The applicant supplied a traffic and safety review: the applicant’s consultant presented analyses of accident records at existing digital sign locations and cited federal and state studies, noting that peer‑reviewed research and local accident data do not establish a causal link between digital billboards and increased crash rates. The commission asked for, and staff attached, agency comments including initial Caltrans coordination and San Jose Airport planning comments; staff included conditions responding to airport concerns.

Under the city’s billboard‑relocation policy, the applicant must remove three billboard faces (proposed removals noted at 2983 El Camino Real and 3362 El Camino Real) in order to site the new display; staff said the relocation agreement preserves the city’s overall billboard count. The commission adopted the CEQA class 3 exemption finding and approved the CUP and minor modification; it then recommended council approval of the billboard relocation agreement. Votes were recorded on the record as passing, with one commissioner abstaining on the modification vote (per the transcript). The staff report and conditions will be forwarded to the City Council for final action.

Applicant representatives said the new display will meet brightness and cycling limits and will be conditioned for emergency messaging; staff and the applicant also discussed the Business and Professions Code guidance on separation of message signs in highway corridors.

The commission directed that agency conditions (airport, Caltrans) be included in council materials and that the relocation agreement list the specific billboard faces to be removed prior to final permit issuance.","The commission approved a conditional use permit and minor modification to allow a single‑sided digital LED billboard at 1700 Duane Avenue as part of a billboard‑relocation agreement that requires removal of existing billboards at other locations; staff and the applicant presented research and agency conditions.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6498927,"Planning commission denies variance for 6‑foot wrought‑iron fence built in public right‑of‑way at 572 Woodhams Road",4774,8242000,13016000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5582712-44962743f2c2c26c010afdd14d0ecd57&start=8242&end=13016","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5582712-44962743f2c2c26c010afdd14d0ecd57/thumbnail_8242000.jpg","/articles/6498927/Santa-Clara/Santa-Clara-County/California/Planning-commission-denies-variance-for-6foot-wroughtiron-fence-built-in-public-rightofway-at-572-Woodhams-Road","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6498927-93d28e9aeaad17c926d472caddfae870/orig.mp4?Expires=1771039641&Signature=jbNOccaB6kWhOOI8KR~hqFGrfUSWC7HgwL-kRV6gx5IdfmW-xon5FP7dvMLs~bMWA9qZp1bozkBjv6XZFk4qjllPeDti4-DAznJSF5vRCx8G9d-z0wjXQq3vF3-18jcBgZho~lzeQ0GqIlv0zuqKvbNBhm~V3o08G-iA4Ux-ev5zTyZdnJVGT~oQ~iLrsNn-MZpbCci8NynRctK2IFyCEHSFR5NLcZzBQ1v0bBMAE8CS6M9okoURilAH3esKpGyxh5hyfI7jh~n1lJAtO3xB8V2doDXL96xPriJWXd~qPSydqMyBcb30Ygy2LQJHFTgLJFFj8Tougn0YE~EdANQE7A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Santa Clara Planning Commission on Aug. 13 denied a variance application from the owner of 572 Woodhams Road to retain a six‑foot wrought‑iron fence sited in the public right‑of‑way and inside the required 10‑foot street‑side and 20‑foot front setbacks.

Staff planner Meha Patel presented the case and said the property is a corner lot in an R‑1‑6L single‑family zone. Under current code, a six‑foot fence is allowed only where setbacks are met; within the required front and street‑side setbacks only a maximum 3‑foot fence is permitted. Staff found that the homeowner’s newly installed wrought‑iron fence extends into the public right‑of‑way (approximately the area between the back of curb/sidewalk and the property line) and that the lot has adequate area to locate a conforming fence.

The homeowner, who identified herself as the property resident and said she has lived at the address for nearly 25 years, told the commission she installed the fence after repeated incidents of trespass, harassment and dumping near her home. She said the wrought‑iron frontage and side fence improved safety and had neighborhood support. Staff and several commissioners pointed out the legal problem that the fence occupies city property and that retaining it in the current location would require an encroachment permit from Public Works; the commission does not control that permitting decision.

Commission discussion stressed two issues: (1) structures built on public right‑of‑way require encroachment permits and are subject to public‑works review and (2) building without required permits creates life‑safety, liability and enforcement complications. Staff recommended denial under the variance findings because the property does not have an unusual hardship that prevents compliance with setback standards, and the current fence location was described as a special privilege that could affect sight lines and the public streetscape.

After testimony and deliberation, the commission voted to deny the variance application. Commissioners and staff advised the homeowner that she may (a) relocate a conforming six‑foot fence to the compliant setback area she was shown by staff (no planning permit required if located at the green setback line) or (b) rebuild a three‑foot fence nearer the right‑of‑way, or (c) seek an appeal to the City Council within seven calendar days. Staff offered to provide guidance on encroachment and appeal procedures.

The commission’s denial was recorded on the record; staff will include the owner’s appeal rights and next steps in the decision letter.","The commission denied a homeowner’s application for a variance to keep a 6‑foot wrought‑iron fence that staff said had been constructed in the public right‑of‑way and inside required street‑side/front setbacks. Staff recommended denial; commissioners cited encroachment on city property and permitting requirements.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6498930,"Planning commission backs 142-unit townhouse project at 1400 Coleman Avenue, including 29 affordable units",1396,3276000,4672000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5582712-44962743f2c2c26c010afdd14d0ecd57&start=3276&end=4672","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5582712-44962743f2c2c26c010afdd14d0ecd57/thumbnail_3276000.jpg","/articles/6498930/Santa-Clara/Santa-Clara-County/California/Planning-commission-backs-142-unit-townhouse-project-at-1400-Coleman-Avenue-including-29-affordable-units","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6498930-788021f4e24fbebe518128dd41e09602/orig.mp4?Expires=1771039641&Signature=b08S0XS4A-KgZyM499s7NECigIti~b2OVRiTlXwEEHGZeBDpCSGk4GsQ-87vgWfYiT03ajWDZlU5ks8RLxMz5EHtXlfOtn3GnRt5vexBOAeATCtBZ7iw4b39qnG64Lv9yHouzVZLTHIniANt01Vthu7ILz5IQu0DBlMjAmtL2K5v3SvDCxs9ABgleTJUUB1NiPFPfckFYT~lfDDs4HzPtgv65wKjxn6o2NtodqDFYyP3jf~qnicm49UcKqqY~2u95RyCpY9H2AgzN9wNWdQ05SPjsHEhbTE7uqn~QelkYGCKGJx8B6SA~edUP8O00O5S2OTxvChJFzE4ZV7mAB36Dg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Santa Clara Planning Commission on Aug. 13 voted to recommend City Council approval of a suite of approvals needed for a 142‑unit townhouse development at 1400 Coleman Avenue, including a mitigated negative declaration, a general plan amendment, rezoning to R-4 high-density residential and a vesting tentative subdivision map for condominium purposes.

Staff said the 3.8-acre site is currently commercial/regional and occupied by office and light industrial buildings. The applicant proposes 142 for‑sale townhomes in four‑story buildings with a maximum height of 50 feet, structured parking and 0.45 acre of common open space. Staff reported the project provides 235 parking spaces (194 enclosed garage spaces and 40 surface spaces) and 142 long‑term bike parking spaces, and includes an all‑electric design and a draft transportation‑demand management plan that aims to reduce vehicle miles traveled by 20 percent.

The project proposes 20 percent of units as affordable (29 units total, including very low‑income and low/moderate mixes). Staff said tree removal (59 trees) will be offset by planting 64 new trees with in‑lieu fees used to meet replacement ratios where necessary. Because the project site is within the airport influence area and station‑area focus plan, staff noted required referrals and conditions, including an Airport Land Use Commission review and an FAA/airport coordination condition.

Commissioners asked detailed questions about environmental comments and tribal consultation. Tyler Rogers of environmental consultant David J. Powers explained the project’s Phase I environmental site assessment did not identify on‑site hazardous materials concerns, that a nearby off‑site site had been remediated, and that a soil management plan (SMP) was included as mitigation to address any historic agricultural pesticide residues. Staff also described the project’s response to a comment from the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe and said consultation obligations were met for tribes identified by the NAHC and that requests made after statutory comment windows were handled through the CEQA response process.

The commission approved four separate recommendations: adopt the mitigated negative declaration and mitigation monitoring and reporting program; recommend adoption of the general plan amendment changing land use to Santa Clara Station high‑density residential; recommend rezoning from Commercial Regional to R‑4 High‑Density Residential; and recommend approval of the vesting tentative subdivision map for condominium purposes. Motions were moved and seconded and passed on voice votes. The staff report and conditions will be forwarded to the council for final action.

The applicant, City Ventures, presented design concepts and said the project emphasizes pedestrian connections, an 8‑foot detached sidewalk and landscaping along Coleman Avenue, consolidated courtyards, a community garden and dog run. Pamela Salasneeding, vice president at City Ventures, described the project as transit‑oriented infill within a half‑mile of the Santa Clara transit center and Caltrain.","The Planning Commission voted to recommend City Council approval of a general plan amendment, rezoning, mitigated negative declaration and vesting tentative map to allow development of 142 townhouses at 1400 Coleman Avenue; staff said the project includes 29 affordable units and environmental mitigations under CEQA.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6498935,"Planning commission recommends approval of 11-townhouse vesting map for 1530–1540 Pomeroy Avenue",2108,1126000,3234000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5582712-44962743f2c2c26c010afdd14d0ecd57&start=1126&end=3234","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5582712-44962743f2c2c26c010afdd14d0ecd57/thumbnail_1126000.jpg","/articles/6498935/Santa-Clara/Santa-Clara-County/California/Planning-commission-recommends-approval-of-11-townhouse-vesting-map-for-15301540-Pomeroy-Avenue","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6498935-54386bc702eaadaf097a57d4cf8ebad2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771039641&Signature=f~Z1AzKCcgZbEPWYDekj0IEqke2sLrFy9mjMYeGbmwevf2pXkyw9irH9s3z~-aDb4gtLfMdfnJJhkfbtjgP~6JFOLjHMb93cxqanyWHClYbxFqnFaH3oLJp1SUtmnW0Io7tNhz3fzebHU1eSKAi2oVjam1N9upJt-SZI7WXlz9AG~MOc410j4OOjzIarikg20aS0KdqpuFi0Eo-wAvw2yCzAclpMclU5UuxKeL8JrOB3-Ek-hrDiRlUa-Sv21tnswrTrMCkpJht0rOnHaUrUj1kB5ksfrqiFnhn2nCZ50Ga~SPGqbF45zpUWGMz-5jWgMN09qasXITgApD1nClJJWA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Santa Clara Planning Commission on Aug. 13 recommended that the City Council approve a vesting tentative subdivision map to merge two partial parcels and create a condominium subdivision for 11 townhouses at 1530 and 1540 Pomeroy Avenue.

The commission’s action follows a staff presentation that said the project—previously approved for a smaller number of units but later expired—was retooled after a 2024 zoning update and was found consistent with the general plan, zoning, building code and an existing CEQA addendum. Nimisha Bridal, senior planner and project manager, said the current proposal matches development-review approvals and that an addendum concluded no new environmental impacts would occur beyond those analyzed earlier.

Commissioners pressed staff on setbacks, building height and a prior approval history. Commissioner (first reference) Commissioner Biagini moved that the commission find the proposed subdivision falls within the scope of the adopted CEQA addendum; Commissioner Buza seconded and the motion passed. Commissioner Biagini then moved to adopt the resolution recommending the City Council approve the vesting tentative subdivision map; Chair Kuru seconded and the motion passed.

Applicant Omid Shakeeri said the owner was prepared to record the map and commence construction once entitlements were recorded, and that the project returns to the same scale as earlier approvals because of the 2024 rezoning. Staff noted the project had completed public outreach and that earlier design changes (elevational changes, window alignment, simplified roof forms) addressed neighborhood comments.

The staff presentation described the site as two partial parcels totaling about 0.48 acre, one parcel zoned R-3 (medium-density residential) and the other rezoned to Mixed Use Community Commercial (MUCC). The approved development-review entitlement calls for three-story buildings: five attached townhomes on 1530 Pomeroy and six attached townhomes on 1540 Pomeroy, with private streets, surface parking and common open area. Staff also noted required subdivision consistency with the Subdivision Map Act and that the Subdivision Clearance Committee deemed the vesting tentative map complete.

Commissioners asked whether adjacent rear setbacks to an existing residence had been confirmed; staff said the submitted site plan showed a 10-foot setback to the property line from the building edge, but that the exact separation to the adjacent structure to the south would be verified in plan sheets. Commissioners also requested confirmation of prior approvals from 2021–2022 and whether unit heights changed; staff confirmed the prior approval included three‑story townhomes on one parcel and that the current proposal increases unit count to meet new zoning density.

The commission’s recommendations will be forwarded to the City Council for final action.","The Santa Clara Planning Commission voted to recommend the City Council approve a vesting tentative subdivision map that would merge two partial parcels and allow a condominium subdivision for 11 townhouses at 1530 and 1540 Pomeroy Avenue, after staff found the project consistent with prior CEQA review and adopted approvals.","actionData","errors"]

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