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PC 01-23-67 C • 10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino PC-2 80, 000. C I T Y 0 F C U P E R T I N 0 California MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNZNG COMMISSION January 23, 1967 8:00 P.M. Held in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California I SALUTE TO THE FLAG II ROLL CALL Comm. present: Bryson, Buthenuth, Frolich, Horgan, Hirshon Comm. absent: None� Staff present: City Attorney, Sam Anderson Director of Planning, Adde Laurin Director of Public Works, Frank Finney Assistant Planner, Jim Nuzum Recording Secretary, Lois Inwards III MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING, Jan�zary g, Zg67 Moved by Comm. Horgan, secor�ded by Comm. Buthenuth, to approve the Minutes of January 9 1967 as read. Motiorl carried, 5-0 IV ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSTPONET�IENTS, etc . 9-Z- 1. Chairman Hirshon announced that he'd had a telephone 15-u-66 call from Mr. Mittelman, of Page Properties, in regard to applicatic�ns 9-Z-66 and 15 -u-66 , stating that they were not prepared to carry on with their hearing at this time, and that they were aware of the fact that this application would be taken off calendar if it were not presented at this meeting. 2. The Planning Director stated that the seconc� Monday in February falls ori a holiday. For that reason, the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission will be on February 27 1g67 However, it would be advantageous to discuss Comm. Horgan's memo as well as tentative Neighborhood Plans for the Foothill area informally so a study session before that date might be desirable. -1- PC-R2 Minutes of the 1/23f67 Planning Commission Meeting ----------------------------------------------------------------- V WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 81,005 A. Referrals 6z67 and bP67.1 from the County Planning - Commission regarding rezoning to R12 of property in Monta Vista, and Use Perr�it for sign at Stevens Creek Blvd. and Judy Avenue. A copy of the proposea R12 development was passed out. It is the Plannir�g Director's f eeling that it is not wise to rezone to high density unless municipal facilities, parks, etc., are provided to take care of the increased population. He suggested 'chat a previous memo regarding a quite similar application should be resubmitted to the County Planning Commission. He stated the County Planning Department has been ins'cructed by the County Planning Commis�ion to make a study of this area. Chairman Hirshon felt the Commission should be given a little more backgrour�d material before being asked to make a recommendation on these referrals from the County. Mrs. Ann Anger, of Monta Vista, stated the County's plans for this area are for°thcoming in the near future. The City Attorney described the types of uses that would be allowed in an R12 area. Comm. Horgan feels the Flanning Commission should become more acquainted with this area and should give the County a rnore def'inite answer in addition to the Planning Director's memo. Comm. Frolich asked if there has been a traffic study made in that area, and suggested the Director go to the next County Planning Commission meeting and ask that they wait until the completion of the study in the area. He feels this application should be denied and later, when the study has been completed, it should be acted upon. The Flanning Director said the County has pre- viously postponed a similar item with no specific date indicated. Comm, Horgan suggested the Planning Director ask the County Plann�ng Commission to delay this application for two weeks. Comm. Frolich felt nothing would be gai ned by a two-week delay; the study would not be completed by then. The City Attorney gave a history of the general area. The General Plan shows industrial zoning there. He recommended that it not be approved because of the shape of the lot and the vuidth of the streets. -2- PC-R2 Minutes of the 1/23/67 Plar�ning Commission Meeting ---------------------------------------------------------------- Moved by Comm. Bryson, seconded by Comm. Frolich, to recommend denial of application 6Z67.1. AYES: Comm. Bryson, Buthenuth, Frolich NAYS: �omm. Horgan, Hirshon Motion carried, 3-2 The Planning Director had no opinion on the sign referral, 6P67 .1. As far as he could see, it does not affect the City of Cupertino. Moved by Comm. Buthenuth, seconded by Comm. Bryson, to give no recommendation on application 6P67.1. Motion carried, 5-0 81,00�.7 B. Comm. Horgan received a letter from Channing Chrisman, developer of the Town Center, suggesting the Commission adopt a Planned Community Ordinance. It was referred to the Planning Director for comments at the riext�'meeting. VI VERBAL COMMUTTICATIONS 81,005 A. Mr. Tom Traeumer, 2228� De Anza Circle, Cupertino, spoke for a Homeowners' Association which has been formed to ob,ject to the intent to issue a permit for another quarr�r. He said that with the trucks from the Voss property and Santa Clara Sand and Gravel Company, trucks are passing on Stevens Canyon Road every t�o minutes. He said it might behoove the Plannirg Commission as well as the City Council to be more demonstrative about this. If there is an application for a permit, they might want to impose the condition that Stevens Canyon Road be improve�. to four moving lanes, or else go on record as ob�ecting to the Use Permit. The City Attorney said we should not take a position on an item unless there is an application, petition or referral before us. Mr. Traeumer was told he might want to take this before the City Council. The Planning Director stated that he is preparing a memo for the next City Council meeting proposing that industrial developmEnt such as the quarry be re- quired to contribute to off-site road improvements. -3- PC-R2 Minutes of the ��23�5f ��anning Commission Meeting ------------------------------------------------------�---------- B. Comm. Frolich asked for a copy of Ma,yor Stokes' report an the I�at�onal League of Cities Convention in La.s Vegas, which was to have been distributed to the Commissioners. ' C. The Chamber of Commerce's Community Congress Luncheon will be held February 22nd. It will be an all-day affair; �egistration is �2.50, which includes lunch. Chairman Hirshon ai�d Corrr.l. Horgan commented on the importance of the meeting. Commissioners and staff should attend, if possible. The Planning Depart- ment will send out reminders. VII HEARINGS SCHEDULED 10-v-66 A. UN:CON OIL C�n�IPANY: Variance to increase height of ground sign fror� the 20 feet allowed by Ordinance, to 2�+ feet. First Hearing. The Planning Director �aid that if we are going to stick to the provisions in the Sign Ordinance, it would be unwise to grant thi� Variance. Mr. David Ald 16320 Azalea Way, Los Gatos, Calif ., representing Union dil, ga the following reasons for asking fol this varla�ce: a 20' sign would not be visible from the expresswa�r; it blocks the view of the canopy; and it could be hazardous. He added that the proposed sign is low-:�ntensity and non-rotating. There is presently a r�of sign which is higher than the pole sign being requested. Moved by Ca��mo Horgan, seconded by Comm. Buthenuth, to close the P�ablic Hearings. Motion carried, 5-0 Moved by Comm. H�rgan, secon�3ed by Comm. Buthenuth, to deny applicat�on l�-V-66. AYES: Comm, Bz�yson, Butheriuth, Frolich, Horgan, Hirshon NAYS: None Motion. carried, 5-0 9-Z- B. PAGE PROPERTIES, INC.: Rezoning of approximately 15-U-66 3� acres ��om R�-10 to Planned Development (P), and Use Permit to allow R1C with overall density of not to �xcee:� �aven dwelling units per gross acre, located sauth of Junipero Serra Freeway between Mary Avenue and Garden Gate School. Second Hearing. -�+- PC-R2 Minutes of the 1/23/67 �lanning Commission Meeting ----------------------------------------------------------------- Moved by Comm. Horgan, seconded by Comm. Frolich, to close the Public Hearings. Motion carried, 5-0 Moved by Comm. Frolich, seconded by Comm. Horgan, to take applications 9 -z-66 �nd 15 -U-66 off calendar. Motion carried, 5-0 VIII UNFITTISHED BUSINES5 81, 00�+.12 A. SIGN OR.DINANCE N0 353 : Revision of Sign Ordinance No. 89. (Possible corrections in latest edition) Comm. Buthenuth had the f'ollowing recommendations: Page 683 Sec. 6.17 C1 Height not to exceed � ft" Pa.ge 688 Sec. 7.111 Change: `�2 tp rr3rr Page 683, Sec. 6.18 Should read: 1T Signs indicating "for sale`�, `�for lease`�, or future development are permitted in all zones on the vacant lots. The City Attorney stated that we have entered into amendments to the Sign Ordinance that are so broad and comprehensive that it ,justifies the amount of money spent to publish it. State Law requires publishing; without qualifications. Comm. Horgan asked about the $50 deposit for political signs. The Planning Diz�ector stated that this amount was established because the bookkeeping costs made the other approach impractical. Comm. Buthenuth suggested the above changes to this last draft can be sent to the Council in the form of a Minute Order. Comm. Frolich suggested elimination of the words: "summary of" in the publishing clause. Moved by Comm. Frolich, seconded by Comm. Horgan, to send a Minute Order advising the City Council of the changes made in the Sign �Ordinance. Motion carried, 5-0 -5- PC-R2 Minutes of t�t� �'2306� Planning Commission Meeting -----------------------6----------------------------------------- 81, 00�+.7 B. MEi�70�ANI�UM B� Ct�M���ISS�ONER HORGAN (presented on �anuary 9 19�?) Comm. Horga� p��opo�e�� Items 8(advising staff on Planning Commission �olicy) �.�Zd Q (departmental cooperation) of his memo be on the agenda for February 15th; Item 10 (preparing ord.�raanc�s) o:� February 27th; Item 5(pressure groups) a,n�� I�em 6(intereste�. groups) on March 13th; Item 7, (comrnu� ic�.ti�ns t� the citizens) on March 27th; Item 3 (neigriba�°'r_��d �alan�) and Item �(reports about Plannin mori�nte�. mzetings and philosophies) on Apri1 10; Item 2�strength�n�ng our z°elationship with the County Planning Commi�si�n) ori Apl�il 2�th; and the month of May for discussioris o�� �he General Plan. Comm. Frolich t'e� � Ttem 7 vua� a very serious matter and perhaps shoul�z be ��.iscussed sooner. Comm. Buthenuth is also cor�cer��c� a��,out cor�munications from the Planning Commission to Cup��^tino �itizens. From the size of the audience, ther� is lack of interest unless there is some item oxl the �,����d�. ��hich people feel very strongly about. Juanita McTare��� 101Jl N, Blaney, Cupertino, feels it is a rn�,tf;er of ��.ueating the homeowners. Some months ago shE p� es��Y�tec� scr.ae books on riew zoning concepts to the City Counc�l, uuhich are in the City Hall Library for interesf,ed. pe�ns�ris to read There was the sugges- tion that r�ieet��gs be held with the chairmen of home- owner gr�ou�s �� �.i�cuss these new concepts. There follovde� col�si�.�:rable d�scussion on public relations. It was sugge�tz:� that perhaps the meetings should be condu.cteci vrith more e« ph�,sis on the audience's point of view. Comm. r�orgarl Uaould like to include comments from all the staff, not �ust the Planning Director's memos. Chairman Hir�hc�n f�el� there is room for improvement in coordin�.tir�� rr�� steps the applicants must take to accomplish the�r various interests. Comm. Fr��ich suggested a typed form be given to the applicant foz�, say, a Use Permit, telling in detail what is requ� red an�. befcr_ e which bodies. When the application come5 up on the agenda, perhaps ther� should be ar� intro�v.ctory statement from the Planning Director, fhen the �,p�licant would be permitted to state r�is c�,se, an�. tr�en th� Planning Director or staff wuuld comrnent. IX NEW BUS II`TES � A. The Plar�nin� Di�cctor's report on the Foothill Area Will r�e Nresent�d T���ec�.r�esday, February 15th. -6- PC-R2 Minutes of the 1/23/67 Planning Commission Meeting ---------------------------------------------------------------- 81,00� B. Comm. Buthenuth is disturbed that w hen property is rezoned to Planned Development and the Use Permit expires before the property is developed, we end up with "P" property with no specific plan. X ADJOURNMENT Moved by Comm. Horgan, seconded by Comm. Bryson, to continue the meeting to Wednesday, February 15th, at 8 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Meeting ad,journed at 10:00 P.M. Motion carried, 5-0 A PPROVED : �� � �--�. , Jack Hirshon ' C a rman ATTEST: ��GL�Q c�C.���Li ik e aur n Director of Planning -7-