.01 Reso 6225 & 6226 MCA-2011-02
CTTY OF CUPERTINO
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, California 95014
RESOLUTION NO. 6625
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE MUNICIPAL CODE
AMENDMENTS TO VARIOUS CHAPTERS OF THE CUPERTINO MUNICIPAL CODE,
INCLUDING THE ADDITION OF NEW CHAPTERS, TO SIMPLIFY THE DEVELOPMENT
PERMIT PROCESS AND IMPROVE READABILITY
The Planning Coininission recommends approval of the proposed amendments to the City of
Cupertino Municipal Code as shown below:
1. Amend thresholds of approval for projects as shown on page 2.
2. Increase the period for one-time extensions from one to two years.
3. Establish expiration date for Director's Minor Modification applications at two years.
4. Allow Design Review Committee (DRC) decisions to be appealed to the City Council
inS tead of Plannulg Commission.
5. Inclusion of regulations that are currently not codified for the Planned Office (OP) and
Planned Indushial Park (MP) zones.
6. Consolidate, clarify and eluninate duplicate definitions.
7. Improve readaUility by adding tables and eliminating redundant/ duplicate language.
8. Add a new chapter for administrative requirements and procedures to unprove
readability.
9. Refer time periods for hearings and appeals to State Law and make them consistent
throughout the ordinance.
10. Reconcile the level of approval for recycling facilities with the proposed ordinance
amendments.
11. Amend other Chapters as needed to maintain consistency with the changes proposed
above.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 22nd day of March 2011, at a Regular Meeting of the P1aruling
Commission of the City of Cupertino by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Chair Lee, Vice Chair Miller, Brophy, Sun, Brownley
NOES: COMMISSIONEIZS: None
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None �
ABSENT: COMMISSIONE�ZS: None
ATTEST: APPROVED:
/ s/ Aarti Shrivastava / s/ Winnie Lee
Aarti Shrivastava Winrue Lee, Chair
Director of Community Development Planning Con�unission
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Amendments to Approvnl Authority
Pro ject Type 1 Approvni Author 2
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General Pinn Amendment - Major 3 CC
General Plan Amendment - Minor 4 � CC
Zonin Amendments (> 5 acres) CC��
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Zonin Mn and Re ulntions Amendments (1-5 acres) CC
Zonin Ma and Re ulntions Amendments (<_ 1 acre) �' CC
Zonin Amendments - Minor CC
Tentative Ma (>_ 5 arcels) CC
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Parcel Ma (< 5 nrcels) Admin.
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Develo menfi A reement � GC
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Planned Development Permit - Major 3 P C/CC 5 � �
� Planned Development Permit - Minor 4 Admin. �
Conditional Use Permit - Major 3 Admin./PC/CC'�
Conditional Use Permit - Minor 4 Admin./PC/CC �
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Architectural and Site Approval - Major 3 PC
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Architectural and Site Approval - Minor 4 � �� Y Ad m i n.
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Ma'or Amendment PC
Yard Inter retation Admin.
Varinnce/Exception - PC/CC � PC/CC'
Variance/Exce tion - Admin Admin.
Sign Exceptions � Admin./PC �
Parking Exceptions Admin./DRC'
Fence Exce tions DRC
R1 Exce tions DRC
R1 Ordinance ermits Admin. �
Tree Removal � Admin./PC'
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Recycling Facilities � Admin./PC e
Extensions Admin.
NOTES: � �
1. Pro jects with combined applications shall be processed at the highest level of approval.
2. Pro jects where EIR required npproved by City Counci I.
3. Major: greater thnn 10,000 s.f. commercial/office/industrial/non-residential; six residential units.
4. Minor: less than equal to 10,000 sq.ft. commercial/office/industrial/non-residential; six residential
5. City Council review for projects > 50,000 s.f. commercial; 100,000 s.f. office/industrial/non-
residential; 50 residential units.
7. Approval Authority determined by relevnnt Ordinance.
8. Type of permit (DIR, ASA, CUP) determined by Ordinnnce.
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MCA-2011-02 PEP
CITY OF CUPERTINO
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, California 95014
RESOLUTION NO. 6626
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT POLICY FOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
The Plannuzg Coxninission recommends adoption of a PuUlic Engagement Policy as shown in
Exhibit A.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 22nd day of March 2011, at a Regular Meeting of the Plaruling
Cozrunission of the City of Cupertino by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Chair Lee, Vice Chair Miller, Brophy, Sun, Brownley
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONEIZS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
ATTEST: APPROVED:
/s/Aarti Shrivastava /s/Wirulie Lee
Aarti Shrivastava - Wirulie Lee, Chair �
Duector of Community Development `" Plannulg Comnussion
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�UGGE�TT�NS FOR PV BLTC EN��IC�EM�I�I�
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❖ Typical pro jects ❖ Legal advertisements
I ❖ Legal notices
❖ Public hearings
❖ Website
❖ Site signage
❖ Pro jects o,f neighborhood ❖ Neighborhood notice (500 ft.)
signif icance ❖ Neighborhood meeting
❖ Pro jects of area-wide/city-wide ❖ Increased noticing (as needed)
signif icance ❖ Focus groups /Workshops (as needed)
Applicants are encouraged to consult city staff as to the best way to conduct meaningful public outreach.
3/28/2011