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PC 04-15-92 ��� , � � r' CITY OF CIIPSRTINO, STATL OF CALIFORNIA 10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino, CA. 95014 (408) 252-4505 MINIITES OF TH13 SPLCIAL MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION HELD ON APRIL 15, 1992 PLEDCi$ OF ALLLGIANC$ . ROLL CALL: Commissioners Present: Chairman Fazekas j Vice Chairperson Mann Commissioner Austin Absent: Commissioner Mahoney � Commissioner Mackenzie Staff Present: Robert Cowan, Director of Community Development Ciddy Wordell, City Planner Steve Dowling, Director of Parks & Recreation Cheryl Kershner, Deputy City Attorney ORAL COMMIINICATION8: - None. 1-GPA-90 CITY OF CUPERTINO - ADJOURNED PUBLIC HEARING to continue discussion of the General Plan recommendations. Subject: Land Use, including Monta Vista, Hillsides, Housing, Transportation, Public Services, Utilities, Environmental Resources, Public Health and Safety. City Planner Wordell outlined the procedure of the hearing. LIBRARY SERVICES Jean Bedord, Chairperson Library Commission, went over the Policy recommendations. She stated Policy 2 should include a base level of professional staff. She stated it is a liability issue not to have an employee on site at all times. She stated policy 4 should read "Encourage the library to incorporate new technology to improve service levels into the library system." Policy 5 should read "Encourage the adjustment of library collections and programs to meet the needs of Cupertino ethnic population, businesses and residents." She stated the collection of books has been increased to address the ethnic population. Charles Liggett, Library Commission, suggested deleting policy 2. In response to Com. Mann's question, Mr. Liggett stated policy 1 addresses the need for expanding the library. PLANNIN(� COMMISSION MINIITES Special Meeting of �^kil; 15, 1992 Page 2 Ms. Bedord stated the Library Commission had suggested a policy 4 to read "Consider creating an assessment district to set a bond for a new or enlarged building." Ms. Wordell stated staff did not feel there.was a consensus to recommend what should actually happen. She noted policy one is a general statement. Mr. Liggett stated that paragraph two under Library Services covers the need for another library. The Commissioners discussed a policy which would address the library expansion. There was a consensus to add policy ,#6 to read "Actively seek methods to increase the amount of library facilities". It was also a consensus to delete policy 2. CENTRAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT Ms. Wordell outlined the new policies to the Central Fire Protection District. Deputy City Attorney Kershner informed Com. Mann that she should abstain from policy 6 as she lives within 350 ft. The Commissioners discussed policy 10. Com. Austin suggested the word "Require" as opposed to "Consider". Mr. Cowan stated that it should be left as "Consider". He stated a fire sprinkler ordinance should not be mandated at this point, but considered by the Public Safety Commission with expert testimony in the future. Mr. Cowan stated that Policy 12 relates to private residential entry gates. He noted these are discouraged, not only to increase fire response, but to discourage exclusive segregated communities. Com. Austin suggested adding the policy for discouraging gated communities. Mr. Cowan responded that Com. Austin's suggestion will be added the Land Use section. SCHOOL•DISTRICT City Planner Wordell stated this is a similar situation to the Library Services. She stated the funding sources have not been identified if they need to open more schools. PLANNING COMMISSION MINIITl38 Special Meeting of �RI�- 15, 1992 Page 3 , Mr . Cowan stated there are ways in which the City can cooperate � with the School District to open more schools. Com. Austin expressed concern about cutting back school programs to � ; meet the development demands. . Ms. Wordell stated the impact will be analyzed in the EIR. Mr. Cowan stated the School District has hired a consultant to do a demographic study. He noted that the School District will provide a report on the impact of growth. Com. Austin suggested adding a sentence to Policy 1 which will reflect maintaining the high level of educatian in Cupertino Schools. The Commissioners discussed the traffic impacts of De Anza College. Ms. Wordell stated administrators from De Anza College did express concern about the traffic impact. � ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES Ms. Wordell stated staff will supply the Parks and Recreation Commission's recommendations on Policy N at a later hearing. Mr. Steve Dowling, Director of Parks & Recreation, reviewed the environmental resources general plan policy recommendations as outlined in the staff report. Com. Mann stated she does not feel it is necessary to develop a small passive park if it is in close proximity to a large active park. Com. Austin stated people use parks for different reasons. She noted some people like a passive park as opposed to the active park. . Mr. Dowling outlined the different uses of a passive and active park. Regarding Policy K, Mr. Dowling stated, after reviewing the Preliminary Master Plan for the Sedgewick School site, it does not appear that a park site will be placed there. Mr. Mark Kroll, representing City Center Associates, stated the amphitheater is private open space, but can be made available to companies and groups within the City. He stated it is an under utilized resource and hopes it will become more active. It was a consensus of the Commission to delete policy L. PLANNIN(� COMMI88ION MINIIT88 Special Meeting of APRIL 15, 1992 Page 4 AGRICULTURAL LAND . The Conunissioners discussed the Williamson Act with regards to the Goal. AIR 4UALITY � Com. Mann suggested removing the word "to" from policy 4. Chr. Fazekas suggested an additional policy which would require planting street trees. WILDLIFE AND VEGETATION Com. Mann suggested adding the words "...and protect..." after the word "Preserve..." in the Goal. Chr. Fazekas stated that the wording should be added to Policy D to reflect that clustering of homes should not interfere with migration of wildlife. MINERAL RESOURCES City Planner Wordell outlined the changes in this section. Mr. John Colson, Stevens Creek Quarry, presented a letter to the Commission requesting a postponement on discussions of Mineral Resources. Mr. Colson addressed the letter submitted. He noted they are requesting a meeting with staff to discuss the proposed General Plan Mineral Resources changes. They are objecting to the current recommendations. He noted the letter outlines the reasons for the objections. Com. Austin stated the General Plan policies, as proposed, maintain the existing level of service. Mr. Colson stated they have many concerns and would like to discuss . these specifically and request a postponement. Com. Austin suggested leaving the staff recommendations. Com. Mann stated the Commission can not accept the policies and then require staff to research it. There was a 2-1 vote (Mann No) to leave staff recommendations. Ms. Nancy Burnett suggested a word change in Policy L in the Parks policies to read "Provide a town square, an outdoor public gathering place to serve the residents in the Multi-family homes east of Torre, between Stevens Creek and Rodriguez." PLANNIN(i COMMI88ION MINIITES Special Meeting of APRIL 15, 1992 Page 5 Mr. Cowan stated the Parks & Recreation Commission may consider � another site, if a park can not be located on the Wilson School site. The Commissioners left policy L as written in the staff report. ( REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING I City Planner Wordell stated this will be brought back with additional polices for Planning Commission approval. She stated "Rapid Transit" will replace the words "Light Rail" throughout the policies. Mr. Cowan reported on the Measure A project. � TRAFFIC CAPACITY � City Planner Wordell reviewed the strategies, as outlined in the � staff report. The Commissioners,discussed strategy 3. i City Attorney Kershner suggested adding the words "for example, but not limited to". Strategy 3 should read "Mitigation of Development above Allocations. Development above the allocations may be approved if the project conforms to the transportation, housing and other City goals including, but not limited to neighborhood protection and schools." There was a 2-1 (Austin No) vote to remove LOS E as an acceptable level from Policy 4. � Mr. Cowan pointed out that, regarding strategy 2, Tandem was granted a pool of extraordinary trips in 1982. NEIGHBORHOOD PROTECTION Com. Austin expressed concern about road blockages to protect neighborhoods. She feels that another method should be used. Mr. Cowan stated the City is not designed on a grid system and will continue with the existing policies. � PRIVATE AUTOMOBILE ALTERNATIVES Strategy E was changed to "Shuttle Service...", as opposed to "Jitney Service...". PLANNINC3 COMMISSION MINIITES Special Meeting of APRIL 15, 1992 Page 6 REGIONAL TRAILS Chr. Fazekas suggested bike pathways in the trail system. City Planner Wordell stated this should be part of the Parks & Recreation section. � PUBLIC SERVICE City Planner Wordell stated that these policies were developed in conjunction with the Emergency Preparedness staff. She stated the strategies are programs which are implemented or will be implemented. These will be incorporated into the General Plan. Mr. Cowan stated there is an active program in neighborhoods for emergency preparedness. Regarding Mineral Resources, Com. Mann stated she will support staff's recommendations. City Planner Wordell stated staff did meet with Steven's Creek Quarry Personnel last year with the same concerns. City Planner Wordell outlined the subjects for future meetings. The Commissioners outlined their concerns and questions they would like answered at the next meetings. The meeting was opened for public input. Ms. Nancy Burnett questioned the increase in public amenities that may be necessary for the growth. She stated the capital costs should be addressed in the financial statement discussions. City Planner Wordell noted the Finance Director was specific in saying that the City Hall will not need to be increased. PLANNIN(� COIrIISI88ION MINIITES Special Meeting of A�RIL 15, 1992 Page 7 ADJOIIRNMENT: The Planning Commission adjourned at 8:15 P.M. to � the next Meeting of April 22 at 6:45 p.m. ` Respectfully submitted, � k¢ /�. Ca� ne M. Robillard, Recording Secretary � Approved by the Planning Commission at the Regular Meeting of April 27, 1992 � I ` /s/ Daryl Fazekas Daryl Fazekas, Chairman i Attest: ' ' /s/ Dorothy Cornelius ! Dorothy Corne ius, City Clerk I I � � I I i