PC 2023-16CITY OF CUPERTINO
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, California 95014
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-16
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A PARKING EXCEPTION TO ALLOW OFF-SITE
PARKING AND A NON-CONFORMING ON-SITE PARKING LOT, LOCATED AT 1170
YORKSHIRE DRIVE
The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council:
1.Determine that the Project, as proposed, is categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") per section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA
Guidelines because it can be seen that the use of the existing public school site as a private
educational facility, involves only minor physical changes to the site and therefore will
result in negligible or no expansion of use; and that none of the exceptions in CBQA
Guidelines section 15300.2 apply;
2. Approve the Parking Exception (EXC-2023-009) as indicated in Exhibit A
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of
Cupertino the 14' day of November, 2023, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABST AIN:
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS: Lindskog, Mistry, Fung, Madhdhipatla
COMMISSIONERS: Sdiarf
COMMISSIONERS: None
COMMISSIONERS: None
ATTES'I': APPROVED:
Piu Ghosh
Planning Manager
Steven Scharf
Chair, Planning Commission
EXHIBIT A
CITY OF CUPERTINO
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, California 95014
RESOLUTION N0. 2023-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
APPROVING A PARKING EXCEPTION TO ALLOW OFF-SITE PARKING AND A
NON-CONFORMING ON-SITE PARKING LOT DESIGN, LOCATBD AT 1170
YORKSHIRE DRIVE
SECTION I: PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Application No.: EXC-2023-009
Applicant: Grace Stanat on behalf of Tessellations
Location: 1170 Yorkshire Drive, APN: 362 08 001
SECTION II: FINDINGS FOR A PARKING EXCEPTION:
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Cupertino received an application for a Parking
Exception as described in Section I. of this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970
(Public Resources Code section 21000 et seq.) ("CEQA"), together with the State CEQA Guidelines
(California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15000 et seq.) (hereinafter, "CEQA Guidelines"),
the City staff has independently studied the proposed Project and has determined that the Project
is exempt from environmental review pursuant to the categorical exemption in CEQA Guidelines
section 'I53m for the reasons set forth in the staff report dated December 5, 2023 and incorporated
herein; and
WHEREAS, the necessary public notices have been given as required by the Procedural
Ordinance of the City of Cupertino, and the City Council has held at least one public hearing in
regard to the application; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has met the burden of proof required to support said application; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds as follows with regard to this application:
a) The literal enforcement of this chapter will result in restrictions inconsistent with the spirit
and intent of this chapter;
EXHIBIT A
parking spaces 07? site, the existing public schoo7 site has a total of 47 parking spaces ava'dable,
resulting in a deficit of 101 staL(s in the proposed parking supply. However, Mrmicipal Code Chapter
19.124 provides for alternative parking considerations through the exception process. The applicant
has proposed the use of an off-site parking lot for staff parking and shuttling of stafffrom the off-site
parking Lot to the site. This off-site location would accommodate an additional 81 par7cing spaces.
Additionally, the applicant has proposed 20 alternative parking spaces 07?- ite which would
accommodate the tota7 required mtmber of parking spaces. Applying the standard requirements for
on-site parking and co;nforming parking stall a;nd aisle sizes 072 this property would result in a site
that is significantly developed with parking and would remove va(uable open space. The development
would be detrimental to the peace and enjoyme;nt of neighbori;ng property owners or residents and
would therefore be inconsistent with the stated intent of Chapter 19.124.
b) The granting of the exception will not be injurious to property or improvements in the area
nor be detrimental to the public safety, health and welfare;
Given that the project is consistent with the Genera7 Plan and Zon'mg Ordinances and has been
desigrted to be compatible with and respectful of adjoining la;nd uses, the project wil7 not be detrimenta7
or injurious to properft) or improvements in the vicinih), and will not be detrimenta7 to the pub7ic
health, safety, general welfare, or convenie;nce
c) The exception to be granted is one that will require the least modification and the minimum
variance to accomplish the purpose;
See Sectio;n A above.
d) The proposed exception will not result in significant impacts to neighboring properties;
Givert that the project proposes the minimum supply required by the Municipa7 Code and there are
traffic management measures proposed by the applicant and i;ncluded in the conditions of approval,
the proposed exception is not anticipated to restdt in sigrtificant parking impacts to neighboring
properties.
WHEREAS, the City Council is the approval authority for this project and is granted the authority
by the Municipal Code to exercise its independent judgment, based on the record before it, for
purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council takes the following actions:
1. Exercises its independent judgment and determines that the Project is exempt from
CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301. The Class 1 exemption applies to
existing facilities that involve negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. The
proposed project includes only minor alterations to the existing school facility.
Therefore, the proposed project would not involve the expansion of the former use
(Section 15301, Class 1), will not significantly expand the use beyond the current use
EXHIBIT A
that already exists or previously existed, and will not have a significant effect on the
environment.
2. Approves the application for a Parking Exception, Application no. EXC-2023-009
subject to conditions which are enumerated in this Resolution beginning on PAGE 3
thereof. The conclusions and sub-conclusions upon which the findings and conditions
specified in this resolution are based, including those contained in the Public Hearing
record concerning Application No. EXC-2023-009 as set forth in the Minutes of City
Council Meeting of December 5, 2023, are hereby incorporated by reference as though
fully set forth herein.
SECTION III: CONDITIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE COMM[JNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPT.
1. APPROVED EXHIBITS
Approval is based on the plan set entitled and documentation entitled "Regnart Elementary
School Fabric Shade Structure" prepared by i Parch Architect, consisting of 8 sheets showing
the existing site plan, and "Tessellations Project Description for Cupertino Planiffng Division"
and "Applicant Response # I (October 9, 2023)" prepared by TesselIations School staff,
consisting of 34 sheets, except as may be amended by conditions in this resolution.
2. ACCURACY OF PROTECT PLANS
The applicant/property owner is responsible to verify all pertinent property data including
but not limited to property boundary locations, building setbacks, property size, building
square footage, any relevant easements and/or construction records. Any misrepresentation
of any property data may invalidate this approval and may require additional review.
3. CONCURRENT APPROV AL CONDITIONS
The conditions of approval contained in file no. U-2023-002 shall be applicable to this
approval.
4. PARKING EXCEPTION APPROV AL AND PROJECT AMENDMENTS
Parking Exception approval is granted to allow for the use of an off-site parking lot and shuttle
system and an alternative on-site parking lot design to accommodate 20 parking spaces. The
Director of Community Development may approve minor modifications to the locations of
the tandem and regular stalls, and the quantity of regular stalls, provided it does not reduce
stalls below the approved parking ratio.
The Planning Commission shall review modifications considered major by the Director of
Community Development.
5. AUTO PARKING RATIO
Code.
EXHIBIT A
6. TOT AL AV AILABLE PARKING
A reduction in the total number of required parking spaces is not approved with this project.
The applicant shall provide adequate off-site parking at the location specified at 20900
McClellan Road. In the event, operations at 20900 McClellan Road cease or relocate and the
applicant would like to accommodate parking elsewhere, the applicant has the following
options with the approval of a Director's Minor Modification:
a) Modify the business plan to reduce required parking to allow the cars to be parked on
site, to be approved by the Director of Community Development; or
b)Modify the location of the offsite parking lot, to be approved by the Director of
Community Development; or
c) Demonstrate to the City that the parking of cars on site does not affect the parking
requirements for the operations via a parking study by an independent traffic/parking
consultant, the be reviewed and approved by the Director of Community Development.
7. COORDINATION WITH DEPARTMENTS FOR PARKING IMPROVEMENTS
Any expansion of parking on site shall require review and approval by the property owner,
Division of the State Architect Department of Community Development, the Public Works
Department, and the Santa Clara County Fire Department. Plans shall be submitted prior to
commencement of approved use.
8. TANDEM PARKING STALL MANAGEMENT
Tandem parking stalls shall be reserved for employee use only. Employee vehicles shall be
moved when necessary in order to allow employees to leave when their shift is over. The plan
shall take into account the start and end times of employees' shifts in order to minimize the
amount of vehicle re-parking that needs to occur.
9. TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MEASURES (TDM)
The Director of Community Development has the ability to require additional transportation
demand measures (TDM) to address any future parking concerns. Examples of TDM may
include, but are not limited to:
a. Valet service
b. Off-site parking
c. Carpool or vanpool services
d. Additional onsite parking
e. Transit improvements
f. Non-motorized improvements
g. Shift peak-shared parking
h. Guaranteed ride home
s. Taxi service
]. Pricing
k. Increased shuttle service
EXHIBIT A
10. BICYCLE PARKING
The applicant shall provide bicycle parking and bike racks for the proposed project in
accordance with the City's Parking Regulations under Chapter 19.124 of the Cupertino
Municipal Code.
11. PAYMENT OF OUTST ANDING FEES
The applicant shall make payment of any outstanding fees associated with this permit prior
to the commencement of permitted activities.
12. CONSULT ATION WITH OTHER DEP ARTMENTS
The applicant is responsible to consult with other departments and/or agencies with regard to
the proposed project for additional conditions and requirements. Any misrepresentation of
any submitted data may invalidate an approval by the Community Development Department.
13. INDEMNIFICATION AND LIMIT ATION OF LIABILITY
As part of the application, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the applicant shall agree to
indemnify, defend with the attorneys of the City's choice, and hold harmless the City, its City
Council, and its officers, employees, and agents (collectively, the "indemnified parties") from
and against any liability, claim, action, cause of action, suit, damages, judgment, lien, levy, or
proceeding (collectively referred to as "proceeding") brought by a third party against one or
more of the indemnified parties or one or more of the indemnified parties and the applicant
related to any Ordinance, Resolution, or action approving the project, the related entitlements,
environmental review documents, finding or determinations, or any other permit or approval
authorized for the project. The indemnification shall include but not be limited to damages,
fees, and costs awarded against the City, if any, and cost of suit, attorneys' fees, and other
costs, liabilities, and expenses incurred in connection with such proceeding whether incurred
by the Applicant, the City, or the parties initiating or bringing such proceeding
The applicant shall agree to (without limitation) reimburse the City its actual attorneys' fees
and costs incurred in defense of the litigation. Such attorneys' fees and costs shall include
amounts paid to the City's outside counsel and shall include City Attorney time and overhead
costs and other City staff overhead costs and any costs directly related to the litigation
reasonably incurred by City. The applicant shall likewise agree to indemnify, defend, and hold
harmless the indemnified parties from and against any damages, attorneys' fees, or costs
awards, including attorneys' fees awarded under Code of Civil Procedure section 1021.5,
assessed or awarded against the indemnified parties. The Applicant shall cooperate with the
City to enter a Reimbursement Agreement to govern any such reimbursement.
The Applicant shall agree to (without limitation) reimburse the City for all costs incurred in
additional investigation or study of, or for supplementing, redrafting, revising, or amending,
any document (such as an Environmental Impact Report, negative tion, c p
EXHIBIT A
or general plan amendment) if made necessary by proceedings challenging the project
approvals and related environmental review, if the applicant desires to continue to pursue the
project.
The Applicant shall agree that the City shall have no liability to the Applicant for business
interruption, punitive, speculative, or consequential damages.
14. NOTICE OF FEES, DEDICATIONS, RESERV ATIONS OR OTHER EXACTIONS
The Conditions of Project Approval set forth herein may include certain fees, dedication
requirements, reservation requirements, and other exactions. Pursuant to Government Code
Section 66020(d) (1), these Conditions constitute written notice of a statement of the amount
of such fees, and a description of the dedications, reservations, and other exactions. You are
hereby further notified that the 90-day approval period in which you may protest these fees,
dedications, reservations, and other exactions, pursuant to Government Code Section
66020(a), has begun. If you fail to file a protest within this 90-day period complying with all
of the requirements of Section 66020, you will be legally barred from later challenging such
exactions.
INTRODUCED this day of 2023, at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City
of Cupertino and ENACTED on the day of 2023, at a Regular Meeting of the City
Council of the City of Cupertino by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABST AIN:
ABSENT:
SIGNED:
Hung Wei, Mayor
City of Cupertino
Date
ATTEST:
Kirsten Squarcia, City Clerk Date
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
EXHIBIT A
Christopher Jensen, City Attorney Date