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PC 12-22-69 CITY OF CUPERTINO, State of California 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California P� Phone: 252 80,000.4 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION HELD DECEMBER 22, 1969 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CAL. The meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. by Chairman Hirshon, who call to ordeY subsequently led the assemblage in the flag salute. flag salute Commissioners present: Frolich, Irwin, Puetz, Hirshon. Commis5ioner Buthenuth absent. Also present: Planning Director Sisk, Assistant roll call Planner Cowan, Assistant City Engineer Viskovich. Commissioner Frolich moved, Commissioner Puetz seconded, and it was Approval of passed unanimausly to postpone approval of the minutes of the Dec. 8 minutes meeting. postponed There were no announcement of postponements. Written Com munications Planning Director Sisk advised that the applicants for Application ' request for 23-U-68 had requested a one-year extension of a Use Permit to convert extension a single-family residence located on Stevens Creek Boulevard into a of Use professional office building. Permit There were no audience comments. Commissioner Frolich moved, Commissioner Puetz seconded, to grant a extension one-year extension of this Use Permit subject to the original con- approved ditions. Ayes: Commissioners Frolich, Irwin, Puetz, Hirshon Noes: None Absent: Commissioner Buthenuth There were no nral communications. Pub lic Hearin�s A. 24-TM-69 - J. Cyril Johnson Investment Corporation: 24-TM-69 Tentative Map, 10.92 acres located south of and ad3acent to hearing Homestead Road, approximatel.y S00 feet west of the inter- postponed section of Homestead Road and Barranca Drive. First Hearing. to later in meeting Planning Director Sisk advised that the appl�cant had not yet arrived ` and requested that the hearing of the application be delayed. Commsr, �rw�c� �.o Commissioner Frolich seconded, and it was passed unanimously to move this item to the bottom of the agenda. Commis- sioner Frolich raised a question regarding the legal problems associated with this application in regard to Flood Control. Mr. Sisk stated that the problems had been resolved during a joint meeting with the applicant and Flood Control. � page 2 Minutes of the Planning Commission December 22, 1969 PC-28 80,000.4 Public Hearings continued 31-TM-69 B. Applications 31-TM-69 and 24-U-69: Donald Pritzker and George 24-U-69 Fernandez: Tentative Map and Use Permit for 140-unit resi- dential development in a Planned Development (P) zone; approx. 11 acres located westerly of and ad�acent to Blaney Avenue, 350 feet southerly of Stevens Creek Boulevard. First Hearing. Planning Director Sisk explained the applicants' proposal to divide approximately 11 acres on South Blaney Avenue into a 138 condiminium R1 lot development. Mr. Sisk submitted two development plans, labeled Exhibits A and C, which described the proposed development of the subject property. He stated that the property is zoned for 181 units and that the proposed project density is 138, the reductiou in potential density being advantageous. street Commissioners Hirshon, Frolich and Puetz asked questions regarding improvements street improvements and access problems concerning the project. Mr. Sisk stated that standard improvements would be made on Rodrigues Avenue and Blaney Avenue, and that interior streets would be private and would conform to standards set by the City Engineer for private streets. Mr. Sisk also explained the project relationship to the Town Center project and discussed future street plan lines. Mr. Smith, of Goodwin Steinberg & Associates, architects for the applicant, stated his feelings about the project. He explained the finished designs for the units were nearly complete and would be finalized soon. Mr. Leonard Gesensway, Vice President of Jerome White Associates, the applicant, stated that the applicant is willing to comply with all conditions as listed in the staff inemo. audience There were audience comments from Mr. Bill Fisher and Mr. Earl. comments Thureau, who raised questions concerning improvements on Blaney Avenue and the effect that the project will have on traffic con- ditions on the street. Planning Director Sisk reiterated that the improvements would be standard City improvements, consisting of curb, gutter and sidewalk. Assistant City Engineer Viskovich stated that the street will be a 30-ft paved section after the subject property is developed and an additional 10 feet will be improved upon future development of the property on the east side of Blaney Avenue. traffic Commissioner Irwin commented on the potential traffic hazards hazards resulting from the project. Mr. Gesensway stated that traffic problems are common throughout any urban area and that increased traffic would result no matter how the property is developed. Commissioner Irwin stated that his point was that there is a potential hazard and that all`efforts should be made to ensure Minutes of the Planning Commission December 22, 1969 PC-28 Applications 31-TM-69 and 24-U-69 continued page 3 the safety and welfare of the people in the project and surrounding areas even if it means a certain amount of sacrifice on the part of the applicant, Commissioner Hirshon stated that the key to correcting the traffic , hazard is to get the property owners on the east side of Blaney Avenue to improve their property. Mr. Denis Hayes, 19935 Price Avenue, and Mr. Raymond Green, 10109 audience Mello Place, members of the audience, brought up the question of co�!nents safety regarding a large number uf children crossing Blaney Avenue from the project and the effect of t�e project on the pupil load of Wilson School. Commissioners Hirshon and Frolich explained that the increased load will be distributed evenly between Wilson School and neighboring schools. The safety problem was briefly discussed. Mr. Charles Woodman asked if the parking facilities were adequate. parking Planning Director Sisk explained rhe parking requirements for R3-2.2 facilities and R1 zoning and stated that the project did meet the requirements. A member of the audience, Juanita McLaren, stated that City Manager Storm has been negaLiating with the property owners on the east side of Blaney Avenue for improvements. Mr. Sisk asked for a response from the Commission regarding a decision as to which development plan, represented by Exhibit A or Exhibit C, would be desirable. Commissioners Irwin and Frolich stated that they would be in favor of Exhibit C because it reduces density, thereby opening up the plan. Commissioner Hirshon commented that he would like to make the City traffic Council aware of the traffic problem on Blaney Avenue. Commissioner problem Irwin argued, stating that he would like to see the east side of Blaney Avenue improved if possible in conjunction with the improve- ment of this project. Mr. R.D. Koenitzer, 10060 Pharlap Drive, Cupertino, stated that only 21 guest parking spaces were shown on the development plan. He questioned if this is sufficient. Mr. Sisk explained the park- ing ordinance to the Commission and stated that 45 guest parking spaces were drawn on Exhibit C. Commissioner Frolich stated that four parking spaces was the norm fnr conventianal subdivisions and would like to see additional spaces provided in this project. Commissioner Irwin moved, Commissioner Frolich seconded, and it was passed unanimously to close the public hearing. Commissioner Frolich suggested that an additional condition be imposed upon the project requiring additional guest parking based on a reasonable correlation between parking spaces provided by con- ventional R1 subdivisions and this project. page 4 Minutes of the Planning Commission December 22, 1969 P� Applications 31-TM-69 and 24-U-69 continued 31-TM-69 Commissioner Puetz moved to approve Application 31-TM-69 subject to the approved conditions set forth in the staff report ar� � the additional con- dition. Commissioner Frolich seconded. Ayes: Commissioners Frolich, Puetz, Hirshon Noes: Commissioner Irwin Absent: Commissioner Buthenuth Development Commissioner Puetz moved to app�ove Development Plan labeled Exhibit C. Plan Commissioner Frolich seconded. approved Ayes: Commissioners Frolich, Puetz, Hirshon Noes: Commissioner Irwin Absent: Commissioner Buthenuth Commissioner Irwin commented that he was not against the develonmer?t per se; however, he felt that the traffic hazard on Blaney Avenue was �i concern and that increased traffic created by this development would add to the problem. Minute Commissioner Hirshon stated that he would like to draft a Minute Order Order to the Council indicating the traffic hazard on Blaney Avenue. Commissioner Hirshon moved to draft Minute Order. Commissioner Irwin seconded, and it was passed unanimously. 25-U-69 C. Application 25-U-69: Paul Mariani, Jr. ! Use Permit for coin-operated single-bay portable car wash at southwest corner of Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road and Homestead Road. First Hearing. Planning Director Sisk explained the applicant's proposal to allo��� placement of a portable mechanical car washing facility as an adjunct to an existing service station facility. Mr. Sisk stated that the staff recommended denial of the application because the service station site was too small for the facility. Additionally, the approval of this application could set a precedent which may create problems in controlling similar accessory uses on service station sites. Mr. Scott Davis, the applicant, explained his proposal, exhibiting photographs of the recent installation of the washing facility on the subject site. Commissioner Irwin stated that the service station was been an eyesore for a long period of time and that the proposed facility would set an undesirable precedent. Mr. Don Eaton, Attorney for Skaggs Payless Drug Stores, indicated concern regarding this car wash facility. Skaggs Payless is presentl�> developing the property to the rear of the station and has regarded the station as an eyesore and a detriment to the new multi-million Minutes of P�anning Commission December 22, 1969 PC-28 page 5 Application 25-U-69 continued dollar development. He further stated that every effort should be made to upgrade the station and that the applicant's proposal would result in further degrading of the station. Mr. R. D. Koenitzer, a member of the audience, stated that the car washing facility would be unattractive and that it could possibly lead to vandalism. Commissioner Frolich commented that the problem involves adding uses to existing uses, which results in a raft of additional problems. Commissioner Irwin moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Puetz seconded, and it was passed unanimously. Commissioner Irwin moved for denial. Commissioner Puetz seconded. 25-U-69 Ayes: Commissioners Frolich, Irwin, Puetz, Hirshon denied Noes: None Absent: Commissioner Buthenuth A. Application 24-TM-69 - J. Cyril Johnson Investment Corp. 24-TM-69 Tentative Map, 10.92 acres located south of and adjacent to Homestead Road, approximately 500 feet west of the inter- section of Homestead Road and Barranca Drive. First Hearing.. Mr. Gary Johnson, of J. Cyril Johnson Investment Corporation, stated that he had reviewed the recommended conditions concerning the project and was in disagreement over recommended Conditions 22 and 23 which require a 6-ft masonry wall along all property lines where residential and industrial property abuts (Condition 22�, and which require a revised development plan containing not more than 130 dwelling units. Planning Director Sisk explained that Flood Control require dedica- tion of 45 feet along Stevens Creek and that the resulting loss of land lowered the permissible number of dwelling units from 136 to 130. Mr. Sisk further explained that a similar dedication was re- quired for a development upstream and no increased density con- sideration was given to the applicant. Mr. Sisk stated that the present development plan is being presented for conceptual acceptance only and that should the application be approved a revised development plan is required reflecting 130 dwelling units and legal parking facilities. Planning Director Sisk asked the Commission for a general policy statement regarding setback requirements for right-of-way easements. After a short discussion, the matter was left in abeyance. page 6 Minutes of Planning Commission '�eeting Der_ember 22, 1969 PC-28 Application 24-TM-69 continued � audience Mr. Herbert Aronsen, 21450 Columbus Avenue, and �Ir. Charles Brostrom, comments 23100 Granger Avenue, commented that consideration be given to th� request to add additional units over the maximum density in view that the Flood Control. requires fee dedication without compensation. Commissioner Irwin moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Puetz seconded, and it was passed unanimously. 24-TM-69 Commissioner Irwin moved for approval of Application 24-TM-69 subject approved to the recommended conditions. Commissioner Puetz seconded. Ayes: Commissioners Frolich, Irwin, Puetz, Hirshon Noes: None Absent: Commissioner Buthenuth development Commissioner Irwin moved to approve the development plan associated plan with Application 24-TM-69 subject to the recommended conditions.. approved Commissioner Pue.tz seconded. Ayes: Commissioners Frolich, Irwin, Puetz, Hirshon Noes: None Absent: Commissie::er Buthenuth no further There was no unfinished business nor was there any new.business. business Commissioner Puetz moved, Commissioner Irwin seconded and it was adjournment passed unanimously to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m. APPROVED: � � _ ��� ---,-y �.= � �s; Jack T. Hirshon Chairman ATTEST: �� , ;��,, :;� .,��,� p��r� � Planning Director