PC 06-28-73 • CITY OF CUPERTINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA PC-113
10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014 Page 1
Telephone: 252-4505
MINUTE,S OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
HELD ON JUNE 28, 1973, IN THE COUNCIL CHAP�IBER, CITY HALL
CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
Vice-Chairman 0`Keefe called the meeting to order at 7:45 P.M.
with the Salute to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Comm. present: Adams, Gatto, Nellis, Vice-Chairman 0'Keef e
Comm. absent: Chairman Buthenuth
Staff present: Director of Planning and Development Sisk
Assistant City Attorney Terry
Associate Planner Cowan
Traffic Engineer Grigg
Consultants present: Messrs. Arnold and Levy
PUBLIC HEARING
1. CITY OF CUPERTINO: Public Hearing to consider 1973 Comprehen-
sive General Plan. First Hearing continued.
Mr. Arnold recapped the previous meeting and where it appeared to
be heading. It was decided to limit the sub-regional shopping
center to 500,000 sq. ft. (50 acres). There was an attempt to
define one of the centers as commercial park, which would allow
, city oriented services as well as the more traditional type such
' as PruneYard. There was discussion about developing the 52 acres
of Town Center as PD with mixed uses of commercial, residential,
etc. The cammercial in the To��n Center would be somewhere between
250,Q00 and 300,000 sq. ft. The matter at hand is to try to desig
nate the second agglomerated commercial at the northwest corner
of Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road from Stevens Creek Blvd. to Fargo Road. �
Next order of business would be to consider alternative land uses
east and west of Saratoga-Sunnwale Road , south of ��280. It is of
utmost ir:►portance to decide on high or low intensity use of this
area. He added that no high intensity should be considered when
you look at the traffic analysis. �
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One approach to the traffic would be to ma.ke an 8-lane expressway out
of Highway 9 and shi d the residential with a 30' setback and 30' frontage
road. This would make a very dratuatic entrance to the City. This
could also mean phasing� out of some of the present commercial activity
fronting on Highway 9. `,It could run $3.5 million. Industrial develop-
ment on these properties would mean 9 lanes plus Torre Avenue, trafficwise.
The fiscal impact on the City of Cupertino of industrial here is very
marginal. Low intensity industrial does not appear to be viable.
He emphasized how important it is for t�e Planning C:ommissic�n to be
consistent in their findings, e
Mr. Harry Falk, Jr., 11452 Mora Drive, Los Altos, noted that he has
$2 million in structures on his property at Highway 9 and Valley Green
Drive. He felt that we were talking about a$25 million project here
instead of $3.5 million.
Mr. Loui.s Paviso, owner of the garage on east side of Highway 9, said
the last time the City widened the road they took 15' and he was out -
of business for 15 months. The compensation did not pay the costs.
:ie is now worried what he is supposed to do if the City takes another
20`. He said he could not afford it. It was explained that at this
point, the discussions were merely schematic.
Comm. Gatto propos�d residential on the east side of Highway 9, although
single family residential is going to be prohibitive in that portion
closest to Freeway 280. He suggested a generalized setback, with service
structures closest to Highway 9. He was having a more difficult time
assigning residential use to the west side of Highway 9. He noted
250,000 sq. ft. of commercial will be located in that area. Neighbor-
hood commercial might be considered on that side of the road. He said
he could empaChize with Mr. Falk, and other prcperty owners in the area.
As to that property next to Freeway 280, it is isolated and perhaps
the CiCy should consider a freeway-oriented use for that property.
Comm. Gatto feels that Mariani Avenue, being a secondary road, could
go through to Bandley Avenue. There is some benefit to the City in
having same residential cluster in the core area. He proposed 12 units
per acre on the east side and on the west side he would be looking
for a traff ic equivalency to that.
Comm. Adams felt that Comm. Gatto�s plan had some merit. He asked if
consideration had been given to Mariani Avenue running into Valley
Green Drive, �rith the intersection si.gnalized. He said he coiild visualize
Highway 9 with a frontage road as a very impressive, green, landscaped
entrance to the City. The iraffic E:igineer said it c�ould be very
diff icult to coordinate a signal at that intersection because it is too
close to the other signals.
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. Comm. Adams proposed a mix of residential just north of Alves Driv .
There has to be a way of allowing residential into that area.
The Associate Planner reviewed the plan line map approved last
fall. Crossroads I LID goes u_p to Hanford Drive.
Comm. Nellis proposed that east of Highway 9 there is the possibil' y,
with proper treatment, to make this area 4 ur.its per acre single
family residential with the City purchasing 30 to 50' for a front-
age road. The City would become involved here because this dea.ls
with the character of the City. She noted the freeway is depresse
in this area so it is easier to deal with the noise situation.
� Comm. Nellis proposed to the west of Highway 9, from Forest Avenue
extended to Greenleaf Drive to Bandley Drive, there would be
250,000 sq. ft. of commercial. She would like to see the mixing
of residential and commercial up to Greenleaf Drive, North of
Greenleaf Drive she sees the possibility of some higher density -
residential use. She sees the possibility of incorporating the
Falk property into neighborhood commercial. North of the Falk
property she would like to consider more residential. She said
she was considering a frontage road on the east side of Highway 9
and let Bandley Drive serve as the north-south road on the west
side of Highway 9.
Vice-Chairman 0'Keefe wanted to consider 12 units per acre and
single family homes south of Mariani Avenue. He believes the use
of Mariani Avenue for east-west traffic would be detrimental to
the neighborhood character of that area east of Highway 9. He
would like to see a balance of uses on both sides of Highway 9.
He would like to see limited access to that are.a east of Highway 9.
He would not like to see Mariani Road extended to the west of
Highway 9. He wanted to consider 4 units per acre on both sides
of Highway 9.
Comm. Gatto would like to see a controlled east-west street to
avoid having the residential in that area going down to the
� Stevens Creek Blvd./Highway 9 intersection that is already
congested. The Traffic Engineer interjecte�. that we might find
that people in that area do not want access to Highway 9; some of
the people would like to see Mariani Avenue closed to Highway 9.
Mr. Paviso said his father put in his commercial building at that
location in 1910, and he is wondering if his husiness will be wipe
out. He was told that he can operate under a nonconfarming use
permit as long as he �aishes. The Assistant Ci_ty Attorney added th t
the City cotxld caipe out his business if they paid him for it.
If it is a matter of puhlic necessity, the Council might want to
purchase it. If t.his happened, he would be paid a fair price.
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� Mr. Martin Hall said they are•interested in a piece of property on the
west side of Highway 9. He cautioned that if we are not flexible
with the 4 units per acre, single family homes, we are talking about
$60,000 and $70,000 homes. He said �ae should consider the young people
coming to our City, who could not afford those prices. �ditli six units
per acre it would make it somewhat easier for them.
Mr. Falk felt that the residential on the east and �aest sides of Highway
9, south of 280 frequently need to use the freeway. If Mariani Avenue
is closed off it will make iC more difficult for those people. He noted
there has been some talk about cloverleafing the freeway and eliminating ,.
the stop signs.
Ms. Judy Cooper said she agrees basically with the residential in these
areas but would like to have the Planning Commission consider flexibility
of densities. She would like to see it zoned PD with clusCer. Perhaps
this would be an area for some 1ow i.ncome housing. She noted that Palo
Alto has set a policy for a mix of housing. When a new development is
approved about one third of their land �s set aside for low cost housing,
should funds become available.
Mr. John Rintala said the situation in Palo Alto is quite different than
in Cupertino. Land costs are higher there.
Mr. Lawrence Hill asked where you would get on and off the proposed
frontage roads. He also wanted to know the status of existing structures.
He made some suggestions on traffic circulation.
The Traffic Engineer ans�aered Comm. Nellis that there could be traffic
signals onto the expressway, but it reduces Che capacity. Comm. Nellis
felt that Forest or Mariani Avenue should have access to the
expressway.
Mr. Gary Stokes said one of the strong assumptions in choosing the location
of the regional shopping center was economics. He noted that now we were
taZking about the City picking up the tab for developing the expressway.
He does not see any point in constructing an expressway from Highway 280
to Stevens Creek Blvd. if we can't get the traffic through the congested
intersection at Stevens Creek Blvd.
A recess was called at 9:23 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 9:45 P.M.
Mr. Stokes wondered ho�a much of the revenue from the shopping center taill
be spent on this expressway and frontage road. He disagreed iaith the
assumption that the fiscal figures are the same for both locations of the
regional shopping center. He feiC they �,�ere talking about 10% of the
estimated revenue to improve Highway 9.
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Comm. Adams said that if �e c�rere tal.king in terms of $1.5 million
for a frontage road, he ��rould he in favor of forgetting it,
Ms. Nancy Sallan registered concurrence with at least t�,�o of the
Planning Coimnission's considerations for tne east side of High�aay
9 in the low density profile. The reasons were that it would be
the most consistent ��rith the neighbors to the east. In terms of
widening of Saratoga--Sunnyvale Road, putting in low density means
the road �ri_11 be widened as little as possible. The schools in
that quadrant must be taken into consideration. There are differen
conditions on *_he west side of the highway. She believes the
treatment of res�dential along Highway 9 in Sunnyvale is �r�ost
unattractive. She feels the 30' landscaped area along Highway 9
can be very effective.
Mr. Paul Mariani, Highway 9 and Homestead Road, asked for some
clarification on the traffic projections. It was said thar. ��280
and Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road wrould reach breakdowr point; nothing
was said by our Traffic Engineer guranteeing this breakdown. And
what about the cost of the overcrossing of ��280 at Wolfe Road?
Figures of $5 million and $1 million have been �nentioned. Mr. Lev
said the_$S million quoted from the State referred to the collecto
distributor system and not the intersection. The $1 million figur
for that intersection was prepared by the staff. Mr. Walter
Ward, Vallco Park General Manager, said $4 million of the $5 mil-
lion is for the vicinity of ��280. The collector-distributor
roads are the frontage roads. He confirmed that $1 million is the
correct figure for the intersection.
Mr. Ward answered Mr. Mariani that 8 lanes on �dolfe plus the Tauta
bridge will handle the projected 1976 traff ic. In 1996, a
10-lane Wolfe Road and 8-lane Pruneridge will handle rhe traffic.
Vallco Park further suggested that use permit re.strictions should
include that the applicant must demonstrate they can handle the
traffic generated by their development. Fifty-five acres in
Vallco Park will remain undeveloped until. the traffic situation
is resolved. Mr. [dard said that if the State does not come forth
' with the $� million, Vallco Park will.
Mr. Mariani's question was that if a solution requires $5 mi.11ion,
how can $1 mi]_lion take care of it. Another thought was that
Wolfe Road is not a State highway. He requested the Planning
Commission ask the State what their long ran�� plans are.
Mr. Ward believes that the real traffic problem with the center at
Mariani Mall or at Vallco Park will be. Stevens Creek Blvd. He,
believes there are solutions to the probleTM�.
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Mr. Noor Billawalla, Saratoga, was concerned about the Craffic breakdown
on Stevens Creek Blvd., whether we have the regional shapping center at
Vallco Par�C or Mariani Mall. He felt that the solution to the probleui
is to have grade separations, with one street over th� oCher at Stevens
Creek Blvd. and Highway 9.
Mr. Levy summarized Che discussions thus far: There should be more high
intensity use on the west than an the east side of Saratoga-Sunnyvale
Road. Buffering could be done on Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road so that
resl.dential use cauld be considered. Buffering and set�back, with or
without the frontage raad, were discussed. �ao i.deas have been expressed
as to the east sic�e: single family homes compatible with the existing
neighborhaod, and a PUD w�.th mixture of densities (average i0-12 units �
per acr�). On the west side, �everal things have been discussed. One
woul.d be to a11ow a mixed zone for an area fror.ting on Highway 9 from
Ha.nford to Stt�vens Creek Blvc�. The second idea was to move much more
of the residential to the north. Yet another suggestion taas to have
residential on both sides of Highway 9, along Freeway 280.
Comm. A�'ams said he was not in favor of industrial use along either side
of �iighway 9.
Comm. Nellis stated tha.t due to the traff ic situation, residential use
app�ars to be the only answer. She also considered the character of
the City, the balance of the community, and the need for greenery.
Comm. Gatto said he still thinks that the allowance for a varied
density pattern is appropriate. There is a need for a choice in homes.
He tlzinks the frontage road is unnecessary and does not solve anything.
The placement of the buildings on Highway 9 is very imporrant. A setback
can be estaU]_ished to pr�vide for a tree-lined landscapea appearance.
He �vas in favor of a 4 to 12 density. The proximity of this property to
�he to�an core is a positive factor in allowing people to locate in this
area. You can mitigate the undesirable elements in a large developmenC
easier than in a small one. He was in favor oi 12 units per acre over
the entire piece.
Vice-Chairman 0'Keefe cautioned that we want the character of the
neighborhood on the east side of Highway 9 to be maintained. He suggested
considering 4 units per acre. �
�omm. Adams feels 12 is a little high, although he could appreciate Che
economic problems. Ae thinks 4 is too low because it is not economicall."y.
feasible.
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Comm. Nellis said she also believes 12 is too high on the basis of
neighborhood impact. She would like to see 4 units per acre here.
She believes that the City, if we are willing to realize this
is the gate��ay to the City, should purchase a buffer zone so that
this could be a single family area.
Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Adams Co r.ecommend to the
City Council to use as a working base, assigning residential use
wiCh a 4 to 1?_ range for the east side of Highw�.y 9 from Forest
Avenue extension to Freeway 280.
AYES: Comm. Adams, Gatto
� I�OES : Comm. Nellis , Vice-Chairman 0'Keefe
ABSENT: Chairman Buthenuth
Motion tied , 2-2
Moved by Comm. Nellis, seconded by Vice-Chairman 0'Keefe that the 4 units/acre
east side of Highway 9 from Forest Avenue extension to Freeway Mariani
280 be considered residential and assigned 4 units per acre, property
AYES: Comm. Adams, Nellis, 0'Keefe
NOES: Comm. Gatto
ABSENT: Chairman Buthenuth
Motion carried, 3-1
The discussion next moved tio the property on Highway 9 immediately
south of the Mariani property, where there is an existing donut
shop, auto repair and church property.
Comm. Adams said he would consider higher than 4 units per acre
here since it is closer to the to�,m center.
After further discussion, it was felt a decision on these proper-
ties should be held in abeyance since it is so close to Stevens
Creek Blvd. •
On Vista Dri.ve there is a long, rectangular vacaazt piece of
property. The Vice-Chairman sai.d this is a duplex area, and there
is some consLruction taking place in that area at the present time
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4 to 7.6 Moved by Comm. Nell.is, seconded by Conun. Adams Co request the Council
units/acre consider 4 to 7.6 units per acre for the vacan� property bordering
`%ista Drive Vista Drive.
AYES: Comm. Adams, Gatto, Ne11is, Vice-Chairman 0'Keefe
NOES: None
ABSENT: Cha.irman ButhenuCh
Motion carried, 4•-0
Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Adanis to designate 4 to 12 units
per acre residenL'ial use for that property immediately souCh of the �
Mariani property on Highway 9.
Conun. Nellis said th�t unless there is something different about this
property, she feel.s it should be consistent with the Mariani property.
Comm. Gatto felt it should be 4 to 12 units bas�d on its proximity to
Stevens Creek Blvd., the Church, the schools and to Highway 9.
AYES: Comm. Adams, Gatto
NOES: Comm. Nellis, Vice-Chairman 0'Kee£e
ABSENT: Chairman Buthenuth
Motion tied, 2-2
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Moved by Comm. Nellis, seconded by Comm. Ga�to that the property
imm�diately south of the Mariani property on Highway 9 be designated
4.0 to 10 units per zcre.
AY.ES: Comm. Adams, Nell.is
NOES: Comm. Gatto, Vice-Chairman 0'Keefe
ABSENT: Chairnan Buthenuth
Motion tied, 2-2
Moved by Vice-Chairman 0'Keefe, seconded by Comm. Gatto to establish
the area immediately south of Mariani pr�perty on Highway 9 as 4.4
uniCs per acre.
AYES: Comm. Adams, Vice-Chairman 0'Keefe
NOES: Comm. Gatto, Nellis
ABSENT: Chairman Buthenuth
Motion tied, ?.-�
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Moved by Comm. Nelli.s, seconded by Vice-Chairman 0'Keefe to 4.0 to 7.6
assign 4.0 to 7.6 units per acre to the area immediately south of units/acre
Mariani �roperty on Highway 9. south of
Mariani
AYES: Comm. Adams�, Nellis, Vice-Chairman 0'Keefe
NOES: Comm. Gatto
ABSENT: Chairman Buthenuth
Motion carried, 3-1
Attention next turned to the property to tihe west of Highway 9.
Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Vice-Chairman 0'Keefe that the
area between Bandley Drive and Highway 9 and between Stevens Creek
B1vd. and Freeway 280 be designated a mix of residential and commercial.
Comm. Nellis said this is different from Che town center. This is
� 65 acres. Comm. Gatto submitted that this is not much different
fro�n the town center. Comm. Adams said he looks at this as a
'strip and wonders how mixed residential f its in. It does not
appear to be agglomerated. The only place he could visualize any
residential in that area would be up at the northern portion.
AYES: Camm. Adams, Gatto
NOES: Comtn. Nellis, Vice-Chairman 0'Keefe
ABSENT: Chairman Buthenuth
Motion tied, 2-2
Moved by Comm. Nellis, seconded by Vice-Chairman 0'Keefe that the Res./Co�m. u
area south of Greenleaf Drive, west of Saratoga-5unnyvale Road, west of ��9
Stevens Creek Blvd. beyond Bandley Avenue --the area which is not
developed to the west, be designated residential�commercial mix.
AYES: Co�m. Adams, Gatto, Nellis
NOES: Vice-Chairman 0'Keefe
� ABSENT: Chairman Buthenuth
Motion carried, 3-1
Mr. Gary Stokes asked the reasoning behind these decisions. Comm.
Nellis said part of tlie reason that area was chosen for some
cammercial use was its present use. It seems more reasonable to
expect the continuance of commercial so it ties in with what is
already being done, including constiruction of Bandley Drive.
Something has to be done to clean up some of the existing commercial
activities there now.
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Moved by Comm. Nellis, seconde� by Corun. Ada�s that the property tahich
- is l�oundecl by Valley Green Drive (that propert` referred to as "Falk
�roperty") be designated neig:�borhood coTnrlercial.
Mr. Arnold said he had hoped to d�scuss the nei?hborheod connercial
a�eas in another phase. On that basis, the Motion and the second
were �aithdrawn.
Moved by Comm. Nellis, on the area bounded by Greenleaf Drive, Beardon,
Valley Green Dr.ive and SaraCoga-Sunnwale Road be designated residential,
re�lizing we will come back with neig�:borhood con^�ercial and 4.0 to
7.6 units per acre. Motien died for lack of a second.
Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Corzm. Adams that those garcels be
designated the same commercial/residential mix as those to the south.
AYES: Com^�. Adams, Gatto �
NOES: � Cor:un. Nellis, Vice-Chairman 0'Keefe
ABSENT: Chairman Buthenuth
Mction tied, 2-2
Nioved by Coinm. Nellis, seconded by Comr.t. Gatto that the area bounded
by Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road, Greenleaf Drive, 3eardon and I280 be
des�gnated residential w�th 4 to 10 units per acre.
AYES : Cor.un. Nellis
�10ES : Co:run. Adams , Gatto , Vice-Chairman 0'Keefe
ABSENT: Chair�nan Buthenuth
�lotion died, 1-3
i-i�veci by Vice-Chairman 0'Keefe, seconded by Co:nm. Ne11is to designate
the above area for 4 units per acre.
The Vice-Chairr�an said we mi�ht look at ttie cnaracter of the neighborhood
as it spans High�aay 9.
AY�S: Vice--Chairman 0'Keefe
NOES : Conu:i. Ada:ns , Gatto , Nell is
ABSENT: Chairman Buthenuth
Motion died, 1-3
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Comm. Adams observed that area bounded by the freeway and Highway
9'has heavy traffic. The idea of permitting mixed residential
and commercial here is the only realistic approach. There is a
fairly nice intersection at Valley Green Drive. The patential of
a PD is desirable throughout the entire area and he sees this as
the best solution to the problem.
Moved by Comm. Adams, seconded by Vice-Chairman 0'Keefe that the Comm./resi-
area surrounded by Highway 9, Greenleaf Drive, Beardon and 280 be dential wes
designated mixed ccmmercial/residential. �f ��9
Comm. Nellis said she could not vote in favor of that motion be-
cause you are spreading the 250,000 sq. ft, too thin and it will
result in a strip commercial appearance. The goal will be too
difficult to achieve, due to the various ownerships.
Comm. Gatto feels the real problem is the 250,000 sq. ft. assess-
ment now. This proposal allows flexibility of development. The
250,000 sq. ft. includes those proposals for commercial that has
been approved for that area.
Vice-Chairman 0'Keef e believes the commercial should tie in more
closely with the town center, and to strip in betraeen Stevens
Creek Blvd. and 280. He would like to see some compatibility with
the town ceriter.
AYES: Comm. Adams, Gatto, Nellis
NOES: Vice-Chairman 0'Keefe
ABSENT: Chairman Buthenutih
Mot ion carried , 3--1
Moved by Cotmn. Nellis, seconded by Comm. Gatto that the density 4.0 to 10
for the above area be 4.0 to 10 units per acre. units/acre
' Comm. Ne].lis chose 10, based on what the Planning Commission
has done with the valley floor in-fill to dste.
Comm. Adams fel.t it could ga as high as 10 or 12 because o£ rhe
mix situation and it is PD. This would give the developer more
flexibility a:�u freedom and could allow more open space.
Comm. Ne113s noted that we have the Garden Gate area, which is
single family homes and 12-uniti-per-acre apartments in close
proximity here.
AYES: Comm. Adams, Gatto, Nellis, Vice-Chairman 0'Keefe
NOES: None
ABSENT: Chairman Buthenuth
Motion carried, 4-0
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Discussion turned to the to�an center area on the southeast corner of
Stevens Creek Blvd. and Hi�h�aay 9.
Comm. Gatto said the to�n center is, hopefully, the prime development
spot in town. It deserves the highest density allo�aance.
Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded 6y Comm, Adams to reco�mend 16 units
per acre for the to�an center.
AYES: Comm. Adams, Gatto ;
NO�S: Comm. Nellis, Vice-Chairman 0'Keefe
ABSENT: Chairman Buthenuth
Mo tion tied , 2-�2
Moved by Vice-(:hairman C'Keefe, seconded by Comm. Gatto to establish
4.0 to 10 units per acre as the density for the to�an center,
AYES: Com.m. Adams, Vice-Chairman 0'Keefe
NOES : Comri. Gatto , Nellis
ABSENT: Chairman Buthenuth ,
Motion tied, 2-2
Moved by Cor:un. Nellis, seconded by Comm. Gatto to recommend a density
of 4.0 to 12 units per acre for the town center.
AYES: Comm. Adams, Gatto, Nellis
NOES: Vice-Chairman 0'Keefe
ABSENT: Chairman Buthenuth
Motion carried, 3-1
Next, the discussion turned to the Saich/Christianson property.
Mr. Arnold said he could not recall any alternatives to residential
being discussed for the Christianson prooerty. Saich property was
considered for park and multi.-residential. It �aas thought this could
tie in with the Memorial Park. The corner is very important because
of its proxir�ity to De Anz� College.
The Vice-Chairman asked for comments from the audience.
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Mr.. Russ Holton sCated he eaas represen�ing the Herman Christzanson
property. He said they have been to�d t�iere is the possi.bility
that 5 acres mav be taken for the Memorial Park. The Planning
Commissioners confirmed t��is possibility.
r4r. Holton said Mr. Christianson purchased the pro�erty in 1_969
with the conditi_on of purchase that the Citv rezone the property tc�
16 units per acre. I-ie asked that this density re�ain on the pr.o-
perty. Mr. Christianson has dedicat.ed ahout 1.5 acres for streets
Since 1969 he nas put up an improve_ment bond covering those stree s.
He believes tYiat 16 units ner acre al].oc,rs f.or some very fine ��part
ment developr�ent such as Glenbrook, La�:e Biltr.�ore and Villa Serra .
T1r. Jerry Fitzgerald, 10191 North Blaney Aver�ue, Cu�ertino, said
he was representing the Saich fam�ly. They �aill appear before the�
Planning Commission on Julq 9th for a use perriit for commercial
use on this property. He asked if any decisions made at this
meeting will affect the hearing on the 9th. Tlle Assistant City
Attorriey said the public hearing is sti11 set for July 9, 1973.
Com�n. Adams said it is difficult for him to see a commercial
endeavor (neighborhood coTnmercial) r.iake a go of it here. He would
favor the park usage for that area.
Comm. Gatto feels that residential �bove 7.6 might be appropriate
for the Christianson property. As to the Saich parcel, the City
would do weli to purchase this as an extension of the Memorial
Park. Comm. Nell�s agreed 4aith Cor.un. Gatto on the residential !
density for the Christianson property. Due to its proximity to i
the college, the park extension would be an appropriate use for
the Saich property.
Comm. Gatto proposed 4.0 to 10 density for the Christianson proper y.
Coml Adams felt that 10 was too hi�h in vie�a of the single fa�ily�
residences in the area. Comm. Nellis said in order to establish
a social goal, this area was previous].y discussed for a density
up to 30 units per acre. She cited the walking access to shopping
close to De Anza College, etc. She ���ould like an over-riding
policy stating a higher number of d:aelling units could be con-
sidered here ii that proposed project attained the goals set forth
by the Goals Comriittee.
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4.0 - 10 units Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded b� Cornm. Nellis ta assign residential
per acre on use �aith a 4.0 to 10 density to the Christians�n property�, based on
C1_zr i.s�i.anson the criteri_a as �entioned above.
property
AYE5 : Cor.�m. Adams , Gatto , Nellis , Vice-Chairman 0'Keef e
NOES: None
ABSENT: Chairman Buthenuth
liation carried, 4
�s to the corner of Stevens Creek Blvd. and Stelling, Road, Com.m. Ne�_lis �
agrees with all pcints brought For:aard bv Coru�?, Garto regardin� a p.ark
� extension. The Assistant City Attorney advised that i� the Com*nission
c:ooses, th�s would Uecome a portion at the lar.d use �lement under_ the
new State Law whereby you must take some nositive steps to insure its
being being purchaseci as rapidiy as possible, in an ordar.ly fashion.
Saicti property =°�oved by Com.m. Nellis, seconded by Cor,tm. Gatto that the Saich pro;�erty
�or. extension be designated as an addition to the Me:�ori.al Park.
of �te*_norial
Parlc "�otion �aas amended b} Comrs. Gatto , seconded by Cam�n.. Nellis , that this
Planning Com-�i_ssion states thut the 5-acre pertion (Cnristianson prcnerty)
be deleted from the park extension gropertv.
Vote on the amendr.ient :
AYES: Comm. Adams, Gatto, Nellis, V�ce-Chairman 0'Keefe
NOES: None
ABSENT: Chairman Buth�nuth
l`�.mend*�ent c��rried, 4--0
Vote on the or�ginal motion:
AYES: Comm. Adams, Gatto, Nellis, Vice-Chairman 0`�eefe
NOES: None
AFsSENT : Chairman But?�:enuth
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At 1?_:15 A..`:. th� Vice--C! callec'i a rece,s, lhe meeting recvnvened
at 12 : 20 A. ��1.
The Di.recr_or of Plannin�,� sai3 that -iue to the late hour, he dicl
IlOt i4c`�I2t ?I1�10T:�' t0 SCCUSC: t�1E'P?. Of t1L1"Cr� �.T'i� C.�1I"0114�11 SO'L' Oi L�1C"_iE'_ C1E'C1S1017S
iT1 order t0 meet the tlii: frame Sc.t lli7 tOY' LC1ESl'. hear :�I1f�S . There ��IaS SCT,lE
discussion about adjourn�n� at th�s ro�.1L t:: Sarurday, June 30t11. It taas
ultimaLe.ly decided to r_cnt i_ntie rP.V7.E":='.11? the c�1-e area.
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The vicinity ot Homestead Road and Stelling Road was discussed
next.
Mr. Martin ��all said he represented the parcel aci;acent to the
P.G. & E, substation and the �.G. & E, right-of-wa�. This propert�
was zoned ir� the County and was asked to come into tiie City of
Cupertino. A 30` ��ide drive�aay goes along side this property, to
the P.G. & E. property to the rear. One parcel is for a scuba
diving facility. The substation creates a great deal of noise.
There is a service station on the corner. He said they are planni p�
a 10,000 sq. ft. off ice building on the rear parcel. There are
4-plexes to the west of this property.
Mr. John Rintala said he represent�d the o�•�ners at the southeast
corner of Homestead Road and Stelling Road. They have an agreemeii
with the Bruns.��ick Corporation to build a bo�aling alley on the sit .
Brunswick does not want to go into a regional shopping center.
They encourage students to learn to bo�al. It is gocd recreation.
Economically, they need to locate on the perir�eter of commercial.
1`Zr. Arnold said that guing along with the agglomeration concept,
there appears to be room for this tyge use on the property near
Payless.
Comm. Nellis said the southwest corner, where the scuba diving
facility has already received approval from the City, is like an
island. There is a church to the rear. In-filling is good, if
it is something desirab�e. Comm. Gatto said these small businesse
are a vital part of the community. Co:nm. Adams agreed. It was
noted this property is close to a hign school, and there is some
link here as to a compatible use. Comm. Gatto felt that uses
should be consistent with an area, although not necessarily
similar.
Mr. Rintala said that as you move away from Highway 9 there is 1es
commercial. If commercial is not located in so:^e of these other
areas, those people in that area r.must get into their cars and go
�
to Highway 9, adding to *he can�estian.
Moved by Com�. Gatto, seconded hy Comm. Nelli.s to denote the S?� cor;�er
property at the soutli�aest corner of A�mestead Road and Stelling Humestead &
Road as commercial. Stelli.ng -
commer c i_ al
AYES: Comm. Adams, Gatto, Nellis, Vice-Chairman 0'Keefe
NOES: None
ABSENT; Chairman Buthenuth
Motion carried, 4--0
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Discussion turned to the southeast corner of F.cmestead and Stelling Roads.
Tnis property has some apartments all around it. Th; Planning Director
recapped previous discussions of this property.
Comm. Adar:ls feels that the Payless agglomerated use satisfied a special
need in that area.
Mr. Arnold said this is unique in that uses are going onto a separate
site versus agglomeration. Mr. Rintala repeated the request for the
bowling alley.
Comm. Nellis said we are faced here with either 16 units per acre or
a bowling alley. She would like to make sure that this property does
not get straight commercial zoning because there is always the chance
t:zat the bo�aling alley propesal might fall through.
The Assistant City Attorney advised drafting of an ordinance creating
a ne�o community recreational zoning.
�o:�.m. Gatto Comm. Gatto asked to abstain on this particular parcel.
3bstaii�ed
l�:oved by Comm. Nellis that this parcel be considered for residential
16 units per acre. Motion died for lacic of a second.
Moved by Comm. A3ams for comrtercial-recreational purposes for this
property along �vith a policy statement. 24otion died for lack of a second.
SE corner Moved by Comri. Nellis, seconded by Vice-Chairnan 0'Keefe to table this
liomestead & area. The staff was asked to give sor�e thougnt as to a polzcy for
Stelling commercial-recreational zonin�.
tabled -- staff
to consider Motion carried, 4-0
policy
Discussion turned to the property at Stevens Creek Blvd. and Portal Avenue.
Mr. Jerry Fitzgerald, 10191 North Blanev Avenue, Cu^ertino, said he was
representing Acorn Investment Corporation, �aho purcha�ed this property
in 1965. He 2.dded that they must have been a bunch of nuts to purchase it.
They spent a millic�n dollars plus interest and tar.es on it. It is in the
deeds of the residential homes in that area, so the� are awar•e this
property is schedul_ed for commercial.,
Cemm, Adams would like to see this developed residential. Mr. Fitzgerald
said it was economically nrohibitive.
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rir. �'lrnold sai3 this �s coiis�.dered "in-f illing" or agglor:erated .
`�Ir. F�tz�erald sa'd that a£ter recei��ing comr.:er.cia? zonin� theYe
was a proposai for an ice skating rink. ThLs :��as szot do�,�n.
Due to the late hour, it i:as deci.ded ti1�s discussion ��osld be
conti.uued at a:: aclj�ur:�ed meeti.ng on Suturda_-, Ju:ze 30th.
?.D30UR:�.�`_E:�T
� :tove3 bv C^::�. Gatto, seconded b5� Conti-n. Ne11is to conCinue the
public hearing :o Saturda��, June 30, 1973. The meetin adjcurned
at 1:42 A.`f. �-
Motion carried , 4-0
' APPROVED: "
/s/ John W. Buthenuth �
Chairman
ATTEST:
/s Wm. E. Ry der
City Clerk