Reso 4848 5-GPA-97
7-GPA-97
8-GPA-97
9-GPA-97
CITY OF CUPERTINO
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, �alifornia 95014
RESOLUTION NO. 4848
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO RECOMMENDING:
DENIAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN TO
ALLOW AN INTERCHANGE OF POTENTIAL SQUARE FOOTAGES BETWEEN RETAIL
COMMERCIAL AND OFFICE/INDUSTRIAL USES (5-GPA-97),
APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN
RELATED TO GOALS AND POLICIES FOR URBAN DESIGN AND BUILDING FORM AND
SCALE, INCLUDING BUILDING HEIGHTS AND SETBACKS (7-GPA-97),
APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT OF THE
GENERAL PLAN RELATED TO GCIALS AND POLICIES FOR TRAFFIC LEVEL OF SERVICE,
INCLUDING A.M. AND P.M. PEAK TR.AFFIC HOUR (8-GPA-97), AND
APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE TRANSPORTATION AND LAND USE ELEMENTS
OF THE GENER.AL PLAN RELATED TO PO�,ICY 4-3: TIERED TRAFFIC MITIGATION FOR
ADDITIONAL MITIGATED DEVELOPMENT (9-GPA-97)
SECTION I: FINDINGS
WHEREAS, the City of Cupertino received an application for General Plan Amendments as described
in this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the necessary public notices have been given in accordance with the Procedural
Ordinance of the City of Cupertino, and the Planning Commission has held a meeting to consider the
granting of the General Plan Amendments hearing; and
WHEREAS, the General Plan land use and transportation elements to be amended are as shown on
E�ibits A, A-1, A-2, A-3, B and C; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered the potential environmental impacts of the project
and found they were not significant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That after careful consideration of maps, facts, exhibits, testimony and other evidence submitted in this
matter, General Plan Amendments, file nos.: 7-GPA-97, 8-GPA-97 and 9-GPA-97, are hereby
recommended for approval; and General Plan Amendment, file no. 5-GPA-97, is hereby recommended
for denial
Resolution No. 4848 5-GPA-97 and 7-GPA-97 July 23, 1997
Page -2- 8-GPA-97 and 9-GPA-97 September 3, 1997
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
That the subconclusions upon which the findings and conditions specified in this Resolution are based
and contained in the Public Hearing record concerning Application No.(s): 5-GPA-97, 7-GPA-97,
8- GPA-97 and 9-GPA-97, as set forth in the Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of July 23,
1997, and are incorporated by reference as though fully set forth herein; and Application No.(s): 5-
GPA-97 and 7-GPA-97, as set forth in the Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of September
3, 1997, and are incorporated by reference as though fully set forth herein.
SECTION II: PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Application No(s): 5-(TPA-97 and 9-EA-97
Applicant: City of Cupertino
Property Owner: Citywide
Project Location: Citywide
Exhibit: none
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of September, 1997, at a Regular Meeting of the Planning
Commission of the City of Cupertino, State of California, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Austin, Doyle, Roberts & Chair Harris
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: Mahoney
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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Robert S. Cowan Andrea B. Harris, Chairperson
Director of Community Development Cupertino Planning Commission
SECTION II: PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Application No.(s): 7-GPA-97 and 17-EA-97
Applicant: City of Cupertino
Location: Various
E�ibits: A, A-1, A-2 and A-3
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of September, 1997, at a Regular Meeting of the Planning
Commission of the City of Cupertino, State of California, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Austin, Doyle, Mahoney, Roberts & Chair Harris
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
Resolution No. 4848 5-GPA-97 and 7-GPA-97 July 23, 1997
Page -3- 8-GPA-97 and 9-GPA-97 September 3, 1997
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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Robert S. Cowan Andrea B. Harris, Chairperson
Director of Community Development Cupertino Planning Commission
SECTION II: PROJECT DESCRIPTION �
Application No.(s): 8-GPA-97 and 18-EA-97
Applicant: City of Cupertino
Location: Various
Exhibit: B
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 23rd day of July, 1997, at a Regular Meeting of the Planning
Commission of the City of Cupertino, State of California, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Austin, Doyle, Mahoney, Roberts & Chair Harris
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
_�/,.r, /�� f`�-�i�./ � -
Robert S. Cowan Andrea B. Harris, Chairperson
Director of Community Development Cupertino Planning Commission
SECTION II: PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Application No.(s): 9-GPA-97 and 23-EA-97
Applicant: City of Cupertino
Location: Various
Exhibit: C
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 23rd day of July, 1997, at a Regular Meeting of the Planning
Commission of the City of Cupertino, State of California, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Austin, Doyle, Mahoney, Roberts & Chair Harris
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
Resolution No. 4848 5-GPA-97 and 7-GPA-97 July 23, 1997
Page -4- 8-GPA-97 and 9-GPA-97 September 3, 1997
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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Robert S. Cowan Andrea B. Harris, Chairperson
Director of Community Development Cupertino Planning Commission
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A. 7-GPA-97 (heights and setbacks)
EXHIBIT A
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT - URBAN DESIGN AND BUILDING FORM AND
SCALE, INCLUDING BUILDING HEIGHTS AND SETBACKS
Underlined text indicates new text proposed to be added; strike-through indicates text to
be deleted:
Modify:
Figure 2-D. Maximum Building Heights (page 2-26). Extend maximum building heights
controls along South De Anza Boulevard, Stevens Creek Boulevard and Homestead Road
as shown in E�chibit A-1, modify maximum building heights for Vallco Park Area as
shown in E�iibit A-2 and modify building heights in the Town Center Area as shown in
Exhibit A-3
Modify:
Policy 2-25, Strategy 2.- Maximum Building Heights (Page 2-27) - ONLY CHANGES IN
TEXT SHOWN BELOW.• �
2. Maximum Building Heights. The maximum building height for new buildings in various
planning areas and major corridors is specified below.
Planning Areas: Maximum
Building Height
(Top of Parapet)
Typical Landmark
Town Center
South east corner of Stevens Creek and De Anza Remain as is, no
obstructed view of towers
Crossroads Corner (NW, NE, SW Corners) �n' '`T�"
30'-45' 60'
Vallco Park:
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North Stevens Creek Boulevard Frontage 30 - 45' N/A
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Area east of Wolfe Road to west side of Tantau 60' 75'
Ave., between Highwav 280 and south of
Homestead Road.
Area east of Wolfe Road to eastern 60' 75'
citv boundaries between Highwa �� �Master Plan required for
and north of Stevens Creek Blvd. approval of development w/
buildings planned greater 45')
West on Wolfe Road from Stevens 45' N/A
Creek to Homestead Road.
South along Homestead Road between 45' N/A
Wolfe Road and eastern city boundaries.
East frontage of Tantau Ave, adjacent to 45' N/A
residential.
Major Corridors•
Homestead Corridor:
Area on Homestead Road north of Hi�y 30'- 45' N/A
280 from Foothill Blvd. to east of Blane� (dependin,g on distance
to residential)
South De Anza Boulevard Corridor: 30'- 45' N/A
(depending on distance
to residential)
Modify:
Landmarks (Page 2-28):
c) Inclusion of ground level, �•�*a��M „„'�';� R�+'�°M;�� r'°^°° +'�°+ ��+„"° �°a°�+r;""
outdoor public space of adequate size, to support a
public at�hering space The space should provide pedestrian amenities includin�
landscaping, public art, and other public facilities.
Modify:
Building Form and Scale (Page 2-28, 2-29)
To establish a consistent design relationship between high-intensitv nodes and alon� maior
corridors the following Basic Desi�n Principles shall be applied in the desi�n and review of
development proposals in the Vallco Park and Town Center Activitv nodes, and alon� Maior
Corridors as identified in Fi�ure 2-D:
1. Vallco Park Focal Point and Activitv Center:
To better define the Vallco park area west of Wolfe Road as a High Activitv Center, as
described in Fi�ure 2- A Urban Design Overlav, a Master Plan shall be develoned for each
propert�prior to approval of a development a�reement for the area and/or anv buildin�
exceeding 45' in hei�ht. This Master Plan will include description of buildin� hei�hts,
parkingprovisions and general landscapin� treatments for the area.
Basic Design Principles
a) For buildin�s up to 60 feet in height, maintain the primary building bulk below a 1.5:1
slope line drawn from the Stevens Creek Blvd., Homestead Road and Tantau Avenue
curb lines and below 1:1 slope line drawn from Wolfe Road curb line.
b) For buildings over 60 feet in height, maintain the primarv buildin� bulk below a 2:1
slope line (i.e., 2 feet of setback for everv 1 foot of building height) drawn from the
Stevens Creek Blvd., Homestead Road and Tantau Avenue curb lines and below 1.5:1
slope line drawn from Wolfe Road curb line.
c� Plant tall trees alon� the I-280 fronta�e which will reach a minimum height of 50 ft. at
maturi .
d) Avoid parkin� structures alon� the Stevens Creek Blvd. fronta�e.
e) Minimize the height and bulk of parking structures visible from public streets.
2. Town Center/Crossroads Area:
Basic Design Principles
a) Maintain theprimarv buildin� bulk below a 1:1 slope line drawn from the Stevens Creek
Blvd. and De Anza Blvd. curb lines as well as from the Four Seasons Park.
b) Establish buildin� entries and restaurant, retail and similar activity-oriented uses along
ground floor fronta�es facing Stevens Creek Blvd., De Anza Blvd. and the Town Center.
c) Construct a Town Center L,andmark Desi�n Element at Stevens Creek Blvd. / De Anza
Blvd. intersection. A Landmark mav include oQen space, landscaping and other desi�n
elements at the corners. The citv mav reserve a permanent landscape easement as a
condition of development at all four corners of the intersection to allow the construction
of a future landmark and flexibilitv in desi�n.
3. Major Corridors:
Basic Desi�n Principles
a) Maintain the primarv buildin� bulk below a 1:1 slope line drawn from the arterial street
curb line or lines.
b) Maximize tree landscapin� along arterial street frontages between buildin�s and/or
parking lots and their adjacent street curb lines consistent with land use visibilitv
requirements.
c) Establish stron� Citv entrv statements consistin� of landscapin�, entrv si�na�e, special
lightin� and/or public art at or near the following intersections:
• Stevens Creek Blvd./I-280
• Stevens Creek Blvd.lHighwa ��85
• North De Anza Blvd./Homestead Road
• South De Anza Blvd./Highwav 85
d) Provide substantial landscapin� at all arterial intersection corners.
e) Minimize curb cuts along arterial fronta e�s.
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B. 8-GPA-97 (traffic a.m./p.m. peak)
EYHIBIT B
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT - TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
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Policv Ti�affic Cupaciry and Lancl (;'se Limitations
Nlaintain a reasonable minimum LOS D for major intersections durin�� the a.m. and p.m. peak trat�tic
hours (hiahest sinale hours) by imposiny reasonable limits on land use to ensure that principal
thorou�hfares are not unduly impacted by locally generated traffic durin� the peak traftic hour.
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C. 9-GPA-97 (tiered traffic mitigation)
EXHIBIT C
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT - LAND USE ELEMENT & TRANSPORTATION ELEVIENT
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to be deleted:
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� Policy�?-3:Development Reallocation
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Policy =�-3
Policy 2-22
General Plan Appendix F: Tier 2
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