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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Sunnyvale public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Proposed preschool at 125 Arcas Avenue
A resident representing about 20 neighbors raised objections to a proposed preschool at the Saint Mark Lutheran Church site ahead of a zoning administrator hearing, citing short notice and traffic/water quality concerns.
536 Hawthorn Avenue townhome condominium proposal
A tight pie-shaped lot near the East Channel would go from two duplex units to three modern townhome-style condos. Commissioners mostly liked the design but pressed on parking clarity, a redwood tree, and whether 10 units per acre is too few for an R-3 zone.
Inclusionary housing in-lieu fee increases
The city's in-lieu fees are currently cheaper than building affordable units on site, so developers often just pay. The recommended fix raises rental fees from $33 to $93 per square foot and converts the ownership fee to a square-footage basis, with policy reviews every four years.
Peery Park Specific Plan amendment and supplemental EIR
Steelwave proposes amending the 2016 Peery Park plan to add about 1.2 million square feet of office/R&D and roughly 1,600 homes near the Caltrain station, including relocating the historic Libby Water Tower. The supplemental EIR scoping meeting drew no public speakers but drew commissioner concerns about the tower, parking, and utilities.