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PC 01-27-92 , C ���1 ��P' ��.�-' CITY OF CIIPERTINO, BTATE OF CALIFORNIA ` 10300 Torre Avenue • Cupertino, CA. 95014 (408) 252-4505 MINIITES OF T8E REGIILAR MEETINQ OF THE PLANNING COMMI88ION HELD ON JANDARY 27, 1992 SALIITE TO THE FLAG: ROLL CALL: Commissioners Present: Chairman Mackenzie Vice Chairman Fazekas Commissioner Mann Commissioner Mahoney Commissioner Austin Staff Present: Robert Cowan, Director of Community Development Ciddy Wordell, City Planner Bert Viskovich, Director of Public Works Cheryl Kershner, Deputy City Attorney � APPROVAL OF MINIITEB: MOTION: Com. Fazekas moved to approved the minutes of January 13, 1992, as presented SECOND: Com. Mahoney VOTE: Passed 5-0 POSTPONEMENTS OR NEW AGENDA ITEMB: - None WRITTEN COMMIINICATIONS: Letters regarding General Plan issues ORAL COMMIINICATIONSs - None MOTION: Com. Austin moved to appoint Com. Fazekas as Chairman SECOND: Com. Mann VOTE: Passed 4-0 ABSTAIN: Com. Fazekas MOTION: Com. Mahoney moved to appoint Com. Mann as Vice Chairperson � SECOND: Com. Austin VOTE: Passed � 4-0 ABSTAIN: Com. Mann PLANNING COMMIBBIpN MINIITES Regular Meeting of January 27., 1992 Page 2 CONBENT CALENDARS 1• Aoplication 6-U-91 - Daniel Fuentes: use permit for ma�or architectural ch nqes.�odification of a 2. Abnlication 16-TM-gg Noorudin Billawala: requesting an extension of one year for a tentativelmapt is MOTION: Com. Mackenzie moved to approve the Consent Calendar SECOND: Com. Mann VOTE: Passed 5-0 POBLIC BEARINGB: 3• APPLICATION 3-GPA-90 - CI Y OF CU ERTINO: ApJOURrJED pUBLIC HEARING to continue discussion of the General Plan. Subject: Preliminary General Plan recommendations on major topics. Staff Presentation: Mr. Cowan stated the intent of this meeting is to develop a consensus position. Once the Council give direction the Commission will begin the task of assigning qrowth and discussing in details on a site by site basis. He noted a mass mailing has to be done to property owners within the City. He noted City Planner Wordell will lead the Commission through the check list included in the staff report and come up with a consensus to bring to the City Council. He noted they will also discuss the tier approaches. Mr. Cowan noted they have received communication from property owners at the Northeast corner of De Anza and Stevens Creek, who have a proposal, and want to present this to the Council. Mr. Ken Rodriguez, 50 W. San Fernando property owner would like to discuss �the d v lopment� of the property. He note d t h e s e r v i c e s t a t i o n is on a surplus list of sites for sale, the corner could become a of property. He commented on the letter f om ApplehComputer,PInce and the potential of creating a gateway. He explained the plan, noting that retail would front Stevens Creek and De Anza with office in the rear. In response to Com. Austin's que�tion, Mr. Rodriguez stated the site is approximately 4 1/2 acres. He noted Apple would like to be a part of this development from an ownership and leasing standpoint. He stated each floor would be 17 ft. high. He noted the pro�erty owner is working with the owners from the service station to incorporate it into the development. City Planner Wordell noted the she has submitted copies of the policies, written by Com. Mann, Com. Mackenzie as well as staff, to the Commissioners. She noted the Seminary property has already PLANNINa COMMISBION MINIITEB Regular Meeting of January 27, 1992 . Page 3 - been voted on and not included in this discussion. Ms. Wordell went through the checklist as follows with the Commissioners voting on each item: CITY IDENTITY • Create a heart ot the City, a positive memorable imaqe, a qatherinq place tor Cupertino citizena. LAND USE 1. Create a heart of the City at City Center/Crossroads. (3-2 Mackenzie, Mann no) a. Locate it between Stevens Creek Blvd. and Pacifica Ave., I and De Anza Blvd. and Torre Ave. (3-2 Mackenzie, Mann no) b. Consolidate and emphasize pedestrian-oriented retail on qround floor development at City Center/Crossroads (5-0) ( c. Require mixed use retail/housing at City Center/Crossroads (5-Oj , d. Make strong efforts to assure the buildinq of a hotel at City Center (5-0) • � e. Encourage the location of cultural facilities in City Center and on City property. (5=0) � f. Use street grid system with on-street parkinq within City Center to convey typical downtown ambiance. (3-2 Macken2ie, Mann no) g. Create a"distinct siqnature" at the intersection of Stevens Creek and De Anza Blvds. (3-2 Mackenzie, Mann no) h. Limit the height to 50� in the quadrant except at specific landmark buildings, to avoid excessive bulk and mass. (5-0) Limit height to 70' ,on the Crossroads except at specific landmark buildings, to avoid excessive bulk and mass. (5-0) . � i Create gathering places with pedestrian activity at De Anza College, Oaks, Crossroads/Town Center and Vallco areas. (5-0) j Establish design standards: � 1. Create architectural guidelines to establish additional general design standards also to deal with landscaping, be site sensitive, avoid mass and it should be pedestrian oriented. (5-0) 2. Retain lower scale buildings south of Town Center � (5-0) 3. Create an architectural theme, e.g. Mediterranean Architecture must be in harmony with the style of surrounding buildings.(4-1 Mackenzie no) 2a. Create villages at Saich/Stevens Creek Blvd. and Wolfe/Stevens Creek Blvd. (2-3 Mackenzie, Mann, Mahoney no) b. Encourage art galleries, restaurants, theaters in Vallco area (5-0� PLANNING COMMISSION MINIITES Regular Meeting of January 27, 1992 Page 4 The following discussion was held on the above statements. Com. Mahoney did not think a heart could exist at the intersection of Stevens Creek and De Anza. Com. Mann feels that whoever presents an application for a hotel should be considered, if in an appropriate location other than City Center. She also noted if the Heart of the City does not become a reality, then cultural facilities will be acceptable elsewhere. Discussion was held on item h, the Commissioners split in votinq on the Quadrant area and also the intersection of Stevens Creek Blvd. and De Anza Blvd. Mr. Mark Kroll stated the height of the existing buildings in City Center are 8 stories for Commercial and 5 story i for residential. He noted there is a proposal for a 6 story building, but steps back from the street. The proposed Condos will be the same height as the existing residential structure. Com. Mann.expressed concern regarding setback and stated if the buildings are too alose to the curb in this area it will not look good. • I Com. Mahoney suggested 3 or 4 stories in the Quadrant, maybe � higher, but must be stepped back. Chr. Fazekas stated he would support 3 and 4 stories in the Quadrant. Com. Austin stated 3 stories maximum with retail on ground floor. She expressed concern about having all the buildings the same height. She noted Stevens Creek could be more.dense, may be 4 or 5 stories and the same for De Anza. Com. Mackenzie suggested a 3 story limit on the Grand Blvd. bringinq the buildings up to curb, and higher buildinqs at the City Center. He noted he would not put a specific height in this area. Reqarding the Crossroads, Com. Mackenzie sugqested limiting the height may cause sub standard buildings, also small buildings are not as attractive to big companies. He noted he would like to see lots of landscapinq around any buildings proposed. Com. Austin stated the City has to be neighborhood sensitive, avoid a tunnel effect and encourage variety. Com. Mann stated she is not in favor of 8 stories at this location, as it would be too overpowering. She suggested 5 to 6 stories. Regarding 2a Com. Mann did not support a village concept. PLANNING CO1rII�I88ION MINIITES Regular Meeting of January 27, 1992 Page 5 STREETSCAPE 1. Augment the existing Parkway effect on Stevens Creek Blvd. Increase the landscaping on Stevens Creek and � reduce the setbacks. (5-0) 2. Create a strong pedestrian presence in the Vallco/Stevens Creek/Finch areas. (5-0) FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT Provide treedom o! movement which qives residents, sboppers, and employees the ability to travel throuqhout the City at a reasonable apeed. � 1. Maintain Level of Service D, except to implement the Heart of the City/distinct Stevens Creek Blvd and De Anza ' where LOS E plus is acceptable. (3-2 Mackenzie, Mann no) 2. Maintain a narrow peak period; do not allow peak period 1 traffic levels to expand (5-0) ( 3. Consider an underpass at Stevens Creek and De Anza Blvds. (if needed to implement significant new growth) (5-0) 4. Deleted � � 5. Employ traffic mitigation measures; TSM, TDM (5-0) 6. Consider higher density development near transit � corridors (5-0) 7. Plan for long-term light rail on Stevens Creek Blvd. and Route 85. (5-0) 8. Deleted 9. Connect major, high-intensity nodes with local transportation (5-O). 10. Deleted � There was the following discussion on freedom of movement. Mr. Viskovich stated that the current General Plan states no LOS E is acceptable, but LOS E exists at Stevens Creek and De Anza. f Com. Mahoney stated that there should be no contradictions in the General Plan, so they should now establish some E levels. ; Mr. Viskovich went on to explain the peak period and how it is I controlled. The Commissioners discussed light rail. Com. Austin stated she is concerned about this issue. Mr. Viskovich stated that future development of the County will occur along transit corridors, and light rail is mitigation to allow the growth to occur. PLANNING COMMI88ION MINIITES Regular Meeting of January 27, 1992 Page 6 Com. Mackenzie noted transit stations can be at the edqes of town with shuttle buses being operated by the employers. HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES Provide ample houainq opportunities for individuals ot all income levels who live and work ia Cupertino to live in a home in Cupertino that is eafe and comfortable 1. Emphasize housing by utilizing excess retail trips to meet Cupertino's housing needs. (5-0) 2. Plan for mixed use (housing/retail, housing/office). (4-1 Mackenzie no) a. City Center. (5-0) b. Along Stevens Creek Blvd. between Stelling and the � Wolfe Road (Blaney) area. (5-0) c. North De Anza Blvd. area, along Bandley, transition over time to apartments. (5-0) � 3. Require housing mitigation for new development. (5-0) 4. Address affordable housing issues. (5-0) � 5. Identify additional sites for medium to high density housing: (5-0 for the following) I Change Area 7 , Between Stelling and Saich I Stelling intersection including De Anza College Town Center Entire Vallco area City land and surplus school sites, transition area 8, sensitive to neighborhoods Bubb Road It was agreed the following would be studied more for the possibility of inedium to high density: Stelling between 280 and Stevens Creek , Rancho Rinconada near Cupertino High School Monta Vista area near railroad tracks 6. Deleted 7. Require minimum densities or narrower density ranges. � (5-0) 8. Rental housing. (5-0) Mr. Cowan noted that affordable housing will be defined in the nexus study. The Commissioners discussed the Preliminary Planning Commission consensus or majority recommendation on General Plan Development reallocation, as presented in the chart outlined in the staff report. The Commissioners voted on the acceptance of the chart to use as a tool. Com. Fazekas stated that TDM�s should be required by ordinance. PLANNIN(3 COMMIBSION MINIITES Regular Meeting of January 27, 1992 Page 7 I � Mr. Viskovich stated the chart is a baseline pre-TDM and not to determine trip factors. ' ECONOMIC PROSPERITY � Foster.economic proaperity vhich benetits�business interesta, City qovernment, and individual reaidents l. Accommodate reasonable expansion needs of companies committed to cupertino (3-2 Mann, Austin no) - Up to existing General Plan entitlement and redistribute existing entitlement (5-0) - Implement transportation mitigation, such as TDM, TSM a"shop Cupertino'� shuttle in peak season (5-0) � - Encourage on-site or near-site housing (5-0) - Existing General Plan growth plus additional growth with mitigation (5-0) � 2. Allow development above the General Plan level if it meets established housing and traffic mitigation programs 1 and provides other benefits to the City. (5-0) ` 3. Consolidate location of new city-wide retail developmAnt at City Center/Crossroads, Oaks, Vallco and Town Center. (5-0) � 4. Emphasize office and housing growth at the expense of � retail growth. The Commissioners requested this be reworded. 5. Create a pool of additional square footage to allow retail areas other than City Center to expand. Establish criteria for allocating the pool. (5-0) 6. Maintain Vallco Shopping Center as a regional shopping center. (5-0) 7. Prioritize the development of a full-service hotel (i.e. restaurants, room service, meetinq rooms, etc) over other � types of hotel. (5-0) 8. Investigate formation of a Redevelopment District. (4-1 Mackenzie no) The Commissioners discussed Com. Mackenzie's proposals and voted on ( the following: 1. Additional office/ind. development available on a first come I basis. (5-O) � 2. Minimum of 100,000 s.f. per project. (1-4 Mann, Mahoney, Austin, Fazekas no) 3. 51� owner occupied requirement (2-3 Mann, Mahoney, Fazekas no) 4. Encourage replacement of existinq rental office with housing. Office square footage may be added to project, using incentives. (5-0) 5. Reconstruction should conform to new zoning laws. (5-O) 6. Provide for big box retail if opportunity arises. (5-0) PLANNINQ COMMI88ION MINIITEB Reqular Meeting of January 27, 1992 Page 8 � � 7. Use net vs, gross acreage in calculatinq new development potential. (5-0) 8. Define a building envelope for new development, not just square footage. (5-Oj Com. Austin's proposal for environmental quality was also discussed and voted on as follows: 1. Tighten Hillside Ordinance. (5-0) 2. Tighten rules on gradinq over 30�. (5-0) 3. Tighten rules on ridgeline development. (5-0) 4. Restrict massing, volume, color, and architecture of hillside homes. (3-2) ENVIRONMENTAL OUALITY , Provide a livinq enviroament which is tree trom excesaive noise, contains clean air, and has acces9 to parks and open � apace. � 1. Provide a Town Square in City Center. (5-0) . 2. Utilize TDM and TSM to improve air quality. (5-0) � 3. Provide pedestrian open space linkages between major employment centers and the Heart of the City. (5-0) � 4. Protect the neighborhoods from more intense development with 100 ft buffer zones. (5-0) 5. Deleted i 6. Add new park acres where there is no accessible park (using 1/2 mile radius rule) and where residential development is not adequately served. 7. Consider a park size of less than 3.5 acres if specified priorities are met. (5-0) 8. Determine development in open space areas by setting standards for: slope density, grading, height, ridgeline + protection, forestation, fencing, scenic easements, and retaining natural character. (5-0) 9. Buy Stocklmeier property. (3-2 Mann, Austin no) 10. Participate in the program that links trails around the ' Bay, but do not use City funds. (5-0) 11. Develop a specific trail plan which links major open space.areas. (5-0) Com. Austin stated they should be specific with regards to the Ridgelines. Mr. Cowan explained the Tier approach as outlined in the staff report. Mr. Viskovich stated some TDM programs will be mandated, the tiers give the ability to manipulate. He noted the City will be joining a commuter network regarding traffic as mandated by State. PLANNING COMMISBION MINUTES Regular Meeting of January 27, 1992 Page 9 After discussing the tier approach, the Commissioners agreed (5-0) to use the tier approach as a tool. � The public hearing was opened. � Mr. Mark Kroll, Prometheus, stated he would need clarification on some of the Commissioners decisions at a future date. Mr. John Sobrato, Sobrato Development, stated the concept of a first come basis will not work. He stated the companies are requiring major expansions which will occur over the years and will require Development Agreements. He expressed concern about requiring rental units only on Bandley and Bubb. He stated developers would be more attracted to projects if the units could r be for sale. He noted flexibility is needed for this issue. He noted to allow the growth within the City, there has to be flexibility to allaw the peak period to expand and also for TDM programs to work. Regarding the 500 room hotel, Mr. Sobrato stated this has been allocated in the existinq qeneral Plan and there is , no market for it, he suggested that the trips be added to the pool for commercial development. He did not think there is a demand•in � the City for a department store. Com. Mackenzie stated the that he does not believe the major companies will use all the space they have discussed and this was ( one of the reasons for the first come, first serve. Mr. Phil Zeitman feels there were some contradictions in the discussions held. He noted the size of a building will result in an increase in the amount of people and therefore impact the traffic. He expressed concern about not puttinq a cap on the development allowed. He stated the increased alternative is not acceptable to the citizens. He noted by allocating everything to � the three major companies, the city becomes a company town. ( Mr. John�Haley, Tandem, noted that Tandem strongly believe that Stevens Creek is an excellent location of light rail. He cautioned the Commission about using the trip criteria for design of � � buildings. He suggested the trip criteria address traffic only and then use design standards. He noted the large companies can mitigate the traffic better. He stated that Tandem's plan is for a 20 year period. He concurred with Mr. Sobrato regardinq the first come, first serve basis. He noted height should be addressed at the speci�ic design time frame and should not be so specific in the General Plan. Com. Mackenzie suggested that staff provide net land area as opposed to gross. He feels this will help manage the issue of hiqh and mass. The other commissioners concurred. He noted when looking at permitted size of building, particularly commercial buildings, � they should consider volume calculations instead of square feet. PLANNING COMMISSION MINIITES Regular Meeting of January 27, 1992 Page 10 Mr. Cowan stated if the Commission considers reducing height limit, it may be appropriate to go from stories to square feet. � REPORT OF THE PLANNIN(3 COMMISSION: - Com. Mann requested that nominations for ERC be reviewed at the� next meeting. REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF COMMIINITY DEVELOPMENT: - None DISCIISSIO�T OF NENSPAPER CLIPPINaB: - None ADJOIIRNMENT: The Planning Commission adjourned at 11:40 a.m. to the joint meetinq of February 10, 1992 - 6:30-8:00 p.m. and the regular adjourned meetinq of February 10, 1992 - 8:15 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers. Respectfully submitted, ' n ' � Catherine M. Robillard, Recording Secretary i Approved by the Planninq Commission at the Regular Meeting of February 10, 1992 /s/ Don Mackenzie Don Mackenzie, Chairman Attest: . I /s/ Dorothy Cornelius Dorothy Corne ius, City Clerk �