PC 4-22-2025 AgendaTuesday, April 22, 2025
6:45 PM
CITY OF CUPERTINO
10350 Torre Avenue, Council Chamber and via Teleconference
Planning Commission
SANTOSH RAO, CHAIR
TRACY KOSOLCHAROEN, VICE CHAIR
DAVID FUNG, COMMISSION MEMBER
SEEMA LINDSKOG, COMMISSION MEMBER
STEVEN SCHARF, COMMISSION MEMBER
IN PERSON AND TELECONFERENCE MEETING
For more information:
(408) 777-3200 | www.cupertino.gov
AGENDA
Planning Commission Agenda April 22, 2025
IN-PERSON AND TELECONFERENCE / PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATION
OPTIONS TO OBSERVE: 'Members of the public wishing to observe the meeting may do
so in one of the following ways:
1)Attend in person at Cupertino Community Hall, 10350 Torre Avenue.
2)Tune to Comcast Channel 26 and AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 on your TV.
3)Watch a live stream online at www.Cupertino.org/youtube and
www.Cupertino.org/webcast
OPTIONS TO PARTICIPATE AND COMMENT: Members of the public wishing to
address the Planning Commission may do so in the following ways :
1)Appear in person at Cupertino Community Hall:
a.During “Oral Communications”, the public may comment on matters not on the
agenda, and for agendized matters, the public may comment during the public comment
period for each agendized item.
b.Speakers are requested to complete a Speaker Card . While completion of Speaker
Cards is voluntary and not required to attend the meeting or provide comments , it is
helpful for the purposes of ensuring that all speakers are called upon .
c.Speakers must wait to be called , then proceed to the lectern/podium and speak into
the microphone when recognized by the Chair.
d.Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes each. However, the Chair may reduce the
speaking time depending on the number of people who wish to speak on an item. A
speaker representing a group of 2 to 5 or more people who are present may have up to 2
minutes per group member, up to 10 minutes maximum .
e.Please note that due to cyber security concerns, speakers are not allowed to connect
any personal devices at the lectern/podium. However, speakers that wish to share a
document (e.g. presentations, photographs or other documents) during oral comments may
do so in one of the following ways:
At the overhead projector at the podium or
E-mail the document to planning@cupertino .gov by 3:00 p.m. and staff will
advance the slides/share the documents during your oral comment.
2)E-mail comments to the Planning Commission at planningcommission@cupertino .org as
follows:
a.E-mail comments must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting in order to
be forwarded to the commissioners before the meeting.
b.Emailed comments received following agenda publication but prior to, or during, the
meeting, will be posted to the City’s website after the meeting.
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3)Teleconference in one of the following ways:
a.Online via Zoom on an electronic device (Audio and Video): Speakers must register
in advance by clicking on the link below to access the meeting :
https://cityofcupertino.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MnumZxSMQjSuGB_3uEO7kQ
Registrants will receive a confirmation email containing information about
joining the webinar.
Speakers will be recognized by the name they use for registration. Once
recognized, speakers must click ‘unmute’ when prompted to speak.
Please read the following instructions about technical compatibility carefully :
One can directly download the teleconference (Zoom) software or connect to the meeting in
their internet browser. If a browser is used, make sure the most current and up-to-date
browser, such as the following, is used: Chrome 30+, Firefox 27+, Microsoft Edge 12+, Safari
7+. Certain functionality may be disabled in older browsers, including Internet Explorer .
b.By Phone (Audio only): No registration is required in advance and speakers may join
the meeting as follows:
i.Dial 669-900-6833 and enter WEBINAR ID: 940 0665 0728
ii.To “raise hand” to speak: Dial *9; When asked to unmute: Dial *6
iii.Speakers will be recognized to speak by the last four digits of their phone
number.
c.Via an H.323/SIP room system:
i.H.323 Information:
144.195.19.161 (US West)
206.247.11.121 (US East)
Meeting ID: 940 0665 0728
ii.SIP: 94006650728@zoomcrc.com
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.Subject: Approval of the March 11, 2025 Planning Commission Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the March 11, 2025 Planning Commission Minutes
1- Draft Minutes
2.Subject: Approval of the March 25, 2025 Planning Commission Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the March 25, 2025 Planning Commission Minutes
1- Draft Minutes
POSTPONEMENTS
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Commission on any matter
within the jurisdiction of the Commission and not on the agenda. Speakers are limited to three (3)
minutes. In most cases, State law will prohibit the Commission from making any decisions with respect
to a matter not on the agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR - None
Unless there are separate discussions and/or actions requested by council, staff or a member of the
public, it is requested that items under the Consent Calendar be acted on simultaneously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Effective January 1, 2023, Government Code Section 65103.5 (SB 1214) limits the distribution of
copyrighted material associated with the review of development projects. Members of the public wishing
to view plans that cannot otherwise be distributed under SB 1214 may make an appointment with the
Planning Division to view them at City Hall by sending an email to planning@cupertino .org. Plans
will also be made available digitally during the hearing to consider the proposal.
3.Subject: Update to Vehicle Parking Restrictions on Public Roadways, and Restrictions
on Oversized Vehicle Parking in Residential Districts and Customer-Facing Retail
Establishments
Recommended Action: Recommend to the City Council to conduct first reading of
Ordinance No. 25-____: “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino
amending Section 11.24.130, Section 11.24.200, Section 11.28.010, and Section 11.28.020
to the Municipal Code regarding prohibiting parking of vehicles for more than
seventy-two (72) hours, removal of vehicles from street, and parking of oversized
vehicles restricted.”
Staff Report
1 – Ordinance No. 25-___
OLD BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS
4.Subject: Modification to a previously approved Development Permit and Architectural
& Site Approval for the Westport Development including, but not limited to, dwelling
count and ground floor retail, Park Land Dedication Fees and minor changes to
Building 1. (Application No(s): M-2024-003, ASA-2024-003; Applicant(s): Related
California (Cascade Zak); Location: 21267 Stevens Creek Boulevard; APN #326-27-048)
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Recommended Action: That the Planning Commission adopt the proposed draft
resolutions to:
1.Adopt the First Addendum to an EIR and approve the Development Permit
Amendment (M-2024-003); and
2.Approve the Architectural and Site Approval Permit (ASA-2024-003).
Staff Report
1 - Draft Resolution for M-2024-003
2 - Draft Resolution for ASA-2024-003
3 - Letter from J. Abrams Law to Cupertino City Staff dated June 18, 2024
4 - Westport Mixed-Use Project Environmental Impact Report Addendum No. 1
5 - Project Plans
6 - Public Comments
7 - Applicant Parking Exhibit
5.Subject: Review of the new projects proposed in the Fiscal Year 2025 - 2026 Capital
Improvement Program for consistency with the General Plan.
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution finding that the new project proposed in
the Fiscal Year 2025 - 2026 Capital Improvement Program is consistent with the General
Plan.
Staff Report
1 - Draft Resolution
2 - FY 2025-26 CIP General Plan Conformance-Relevant Codes
3 - FY 2025-26 CIP Project Narratives
4 - FY 2025-26 CIP Matrix of General Plan Consistency
STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS
This portion of the meeting is reserved for staff to provide any updates on matters pertinent to the
Commission and for Commissioners to report on any Commission related activities they have taken part
in since the prior regularly scheduled meeting.
FUTURE AGENDA SETTING
This portion of the meeting is reserved for the Chair or any two Commissioners to propose a future
agenda item within the jurisdiction of the Commission. A proposal to add a future agenda item shall be
brief and without discussion by the Commission.
ADJOURNMENT
If you challenge the action of the Planning Commission in court, you may be limited to raising only
those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this agenda, or in written
correspondence delivered to the City of Cupertino at, or prior to, the public hearing. In the event an
action taken by the Planning Commission is deemed objectionable, the matter may be officially appealed
to the City Council in writing within fourteen (14) days of the date of the Commission’s decision. Said
appeal is filed with the City Clerk (Ordinance 632).
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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who is planning to attend this
meeting who is visually or hearing impaired or has any disability that needs special assistance should
call the City Clerk's Office at 408-777-3223, at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to arrange for
assistance. In addition, upon request in advance by a person with a disability, meeting agendas and
writings distributed for the meeting that are public records will be made available in the appropriate
alternative format.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Planning Commission after publication of the
packet will be made available for public inspection in the Community Development Department located
at City Hall, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014 during normal business hours and in
Planning packet archives linked from the agenda/minutes page on the City web site .
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please be advised that pursuant to Cupertino Municipal Code section
2.08.100, written communications sent to the City Council, Commissioners or staff concerning a
matter on the agenda are included as supplemental material to the agendized item. These written
communications are accessible to the public through the City website and kept in packet archives. Do
not include any personal or private information in written communications to the City that you do not
wish to make public, as written communications are considered public records and will be made
publicly available on the City website.
For questions on any items in the agenda, or for documents related to any of the items on the agenda,
contact the Planning Department at (408) 777 3308 or planning@cupertino.org.
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CONDUCT OF BUSINESS
The Chair is the presiding officer of the Planning Commission. Any
member of the public may speak on any item on the agenda for up to
three minutes. All statements and questions must be addressed to the
Chair.
Planning Commission hearings serve as a venue for the discussion of
sometimes divergent points of view. Please respect the opinions of
others and refrain from cheering or clapping. That may delay the
meeting or intimidate other persons wishing to express alternate
views. Actions that disrupt the meeting will result in a warning,
followed by removal if disruption continues.
The proceedings of the meeting are recorded, therefore members of
the audience who address the Commission at an in-person meeting
must come to the lectern/microphone, and are requested to complete
a Speaker Card and identify themselves. Completion of Speaker Cards
and identifying yourself is voluntary and not required to attend the
meeting or provide comments.
FLOWCHART FOR HEARING ITEMS:
Chair introduces
agenda item
Commissioners report any site
visits or outside communications.
Speakers submit a Request to Speak
card, and are allowed up to 3
minutes per individual.
Commissioners may ask questions of
speakers.
Chair invites members of
the public to speak about
the agenda item
For appeals of approvals, the
applicant may respond to
appellants presentation.
The Chair may request a motion and
a second after the close of the public
hearing. Commission then
deliberates and votes.
Chair closes the public hearing
Commissioners ask clarifying
questions.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The Planning Commission is required by
law to hold public hearings on certain
matters prior to making its decision. Notice
to interested parties is given by legal
advertisement in the local newspaper of
general circulation at least 10 calendar
days preceding the hearing date.
Applications requiring public hearings
include change of zoning, variances, use
permits, and tentative maps.
Effective January 1, 2023, Government
Code Section 65103.5 (SB 1214) limits the
distribution of copyrighted material
associated with the review of
development projects. Members of the
public wishing to view plans that cannot
otherwise be distributed under SB 1214
may make an appointment with the
Planning Division to view them at City Hall
by sending an email to
planning@cupertino.org. Plans will also be
made available digitally during the hearing
to consider the proposal.
COMMISSION MEETINGS
The Planning Commission regularly meets
the second and fourth Tuesdays of each
month. Urgent business, holidays, or
election days may trigger special or
adjourned meetings. These meetings will
be noticed beforehand.
AGENDAS, MINUTES, AND PACKETS
AVAILABLE ON THE WEB
Agendas, minutes, and packets for current
and prior Planning Commission meetings
are available at www.cupertino.org, or you
can purchase the items on CD.
PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION
In the event an action taken by the
Planning Commission is deemed
objectionable, the matter may be officially
appealed to the City Council in writing
within fourteen (14) days of the date of the
Commission’s decision. Said appeal is filed
with the City Clerk (CMC Section
19.12.170). Contact the City Clerk’s office
for more information or go to
www.cupertino.org/cityclerk for an appeal
form.
Chair invites
applicant/appellant
to respond to public
comments (2 min)
Commission votes
on the agenda item
Staff reports and makes
recommendation
Applicant or Appellant
makes presentation
(up to 8 min)
Commissioners ask
questions of staff or
applicant/appellant
Chair opens the public hearing
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Planning Division
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