Reso 4967 33-U-87(M)
CITY OF CUPERTINO
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, California 95014
RESOLUTION NO. 4967
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
APPROVING A MODIFICATION TO A USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE
RELOCATION OF THE PICNIC TABLES AT AN EXISTING
CHURCH/PRIVATE SCHOOL AND DAYCARE FACILITY AT 10181 FINCH AVENUE
AND THE CONSOLIDATION OF PREVIOUS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
(FILE NOS. 51,070.1, 26-U-74 AND 33-U-87) INTO A SINGLE PERMIT
SECTION I: FINDINGS
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Cupertino received an application for a Use
Permit modification, as described in Section II. of 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 one or more public
hearings on this matter; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has met the burden of proof required to support said application; and has
satisfied the following requirements:
1. That the use or uses are in conformance with the General Plan of the City of Cupertino, and are not
detrimental to existing uses or to uses specifically permitted in the zone in which the proposed use
is to be located.
2. That the property is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the proposed use.
3. That the proposed use will not generate a level of traffic over and above that of the capacity of the
existing street system.
4. That the proposed use is otherwise not detrimental to the health, safety, peace, morals and general
welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of such proposed uses, nor injurious to
property and improvements in the neighborhood.
5. That the proposed structures are reasonably compatible in scale with the residential neighborhood.
6. That the proposed use reinforces the predominantly low-intensity setting of the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That after careful consideration of maps, facts, e�iibits, testimony and other evidence submitted in this
matter, the application for Use Permit is hereby recommended for approval, subject to the conditions
which are enumerated in this Resolution beginning on page 2 thereof; and
That the subconclusions upon which the findings and conditions specified in this resolution are based
and contained in the public hearing record concerning Application 33-U-87(M) set forth in the Minutes
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of the Planning Commission Meeting of October 12, 1998, and are incorporated by reference though
fully set forth herein.
SECTION II: PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Application No.: 33-U-87(M)
Applicant: Yvonne Waters/ Gene Palmer
Property Owner: Bethel Lutheran Church
Location: 10181 Finch Avenue
SECTION III: CONDITIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
1. STREET WIDENING
Street widening, improvements and dedications shall be provided in accordance with City
standards and specifications and as required by the City Engineer.
2. CURB AND GUTTER IMPROVEMENTS
Curb and gutters, sidewalks and related structures shall be installed in accordance with grades
and standards as specified by the City Engineer.
3. STREET LIGHTING INSTALLATION
Street lighting shall be installed and shall be as approved by the City Engineer. Lighting fixtures
shall be positioned so as to preclude glare and other forms of visual interference to adjoining
properties, and shall be no higher than the maximum height permitted by the zone in which the
site is located.
4. FIRE HYDRANTS
Fire hydrants shall be located as required by the City.
5. TRAFFIC SIGNS
Traffic control signs shall be placed at locations specified by the City
6. STREET TREES
Street trees shall be planted within the Public Right of Way and shall be of a type approved
by the City in accordance with Ordinance No. 125.
7. GRADING
Grading shall be as approved and required by the City Engineer in accordance with Ordinance No.
125.
8. DRAINAGE
Drainage shall be provided to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
Surface flow across public sidewalks may be allowed in the R-1, R-2 and R-3 zones unless storm
drain facilities are deemed necessary by the City Engineer. Development in all other zoning
districts shall be served by on-site storm drainage facilities connected to the City storm drainage
system. If City storm drains are not available, drainage facilities shall be installed to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
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9. UNDERGROLTND UTILITIES
The developer shall comply with the requirements of the Underground Utilities Ordinance No. 331
and other related Ordinances and regulations of the City of Cupertino, and shall coordinate with
i affected utility providers for installation of underground utility devices. The developer shall submit
detailed plans showing utility underground provisions. Said plans shall be subject to prior approval
of the affected Utility provider and the City Engineer.
10. IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT
The project developer shall enter into an improvement agreement with the City of Cupertino
providing for payment of fees, including by not limited to checking and inspection fees, storm
drain fees, park dedication fees and fees for undergrounding of utilities. Said agreement shall be
executed prior to issuance of construction permits.
11. TRANSFORMERS
Electrical transformers, telephone vaults and similar above ground equipment enclosures shall be
screen with fencing and landscaping or located underground such that said equipment is not visible
from public street areas.
SECTION IV: CONDITIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPT.
12. APPROVED EXHIBITS
The approval is based on Exhibits labeled: A-98, B-98, C-98, D-98, E-98, F-98, G-98, H-98, I-98,
J-98, K-98, L-98 and M-98, except as may be amended by the conditions contained in this
Resolution.
13. PREVIOUS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
All previous conditions of approval in the following Planning Commission Resolutions and City
Council Action Letters are hereby rescinded:
Planning Commission Resolution No. 1341
Planning Commission Resolution No. 1607
City Council Action Letter for file no. HC51,070.1 dated 1/18/77
ASAC Resolution No. 681
Planning Commission Resolution No. 1979
Planning Commission Resolution No. 2217
Planning Commission Resolution No. 2407
Planning Commission Resolution No. 3084
City Council Action Letter for file no. 33-U-87(Rev) dated 8/1/88
Planning Commission Resolution No. 4309
Planning Commission Resolution No. 4705
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14. LAND USE LIMITATIONS
Land uses allowed by this permit include the following:
a) Daycare facility
b) Nursery school
( c) Private elementary school serving grades K-6t with a maximum of 150 students and
operated in conformance with County and State regulations
d) Church services and associated meetings
e) Special church related events
15. PARKING AREA IMPROVEMENTS
The parking area shall be improved as followed:
a) The number of parking spaces shall be maximized by restriping and reconfiguring the
circulation within the available paved area.
b) The existing chain link fence with slats located along the property line shall be properly
maintained to screen visibility of cars from the adjoining properties. Alternatively, the
applicant may replace the fence with a wooden fence.
c) Provide parking lot lighting which does not spill over into the adjoining residential areas.
d) Provide landscaping along the west property line which may be individual tree wells or
a continuous landscape area.
' e) The gate proposed for the parking lot shall be a sliding gate, allowing access to the required
parking during Sunday Worship. The gate height cannot exceed 6 feet and the permitted
materials include wood or wire mesh.
16. PARKING
The Planning Commission may review the use permit at such future time as on-site parking may
be found inadequate to serve the church property.
17. FLOODING
Santa Clara Valley Water District maps indicate that the site is subject to a 1% chance of flooding.
The applicant shall demonstrate that the first floor pads for any portion of the additions are not
subject to being flooded in a 1% flood. The pads may be revised slightly or the site perimeter
modified to meet this requirement, subject to staff approval.
18. STATUS OF STAGE
As part of this use permit approval, the performance stage shall be demolished.
19. PERMITTED USES STRUCTURES AND IMPROVEMENTS IN THE SOUTHERLY
PORTION OF SITE
The southerly portion of the site may be developed with the following uses, structures and
improvements as depicted in the approved e�chibits specified in Condition No. 12.
a) Landscape buffer and grass playfield
b) Storage shed
c) Demonstration Garden
d) Wooden Trellis
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20. LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE SOUTHERLY PORTION OF THE SITE
The southerly portion of the site shall be improved with perimeter landscaping and grass turf areas.
The perimeter landscaped area shall be a minimum of 10 ft. in width and shall, as a minimum,
provide the following materials.
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East and West Side of Southerlv Lot
Box Wood - 5 ft. on center, 5 gallon size
Hollywood Junipers - 16 ft. on center, 5 gallon size
Two feet of fence lattice shall be added to the rear fence of 10197 Finch Avenue from the
northwest corner of the residential lot to a point aligned with the side of the shed, which
has been agreed to by the property owner. Additional landscaping shall be planted along
the new fence lattice, consisting of shrubs and one 24" boxed tree.
Southerl�Propertv Line
Shrubs - 7 ft. on center, 5 gallon size
Photinia Fraseri or Pittisporum
Southwest Corner
Cluster of three 15 gallon Coast Redwoods.
21. STORAGE SHED CONSTRUCTION
The storage shed shall be constructed with firewalls and a Class A roof. The exterior walls shall be
unevenly surfaced to reduce their effectiveness as a play surface.
22. SHED FENCING
A fence closing off the rear of the approved "L" shaped shed shall be installed simultaneously with
the construction of the shed. The fence shall not exceed 6 feet in height and wire mesh is the
allowed material. The purpose of the fence is to hinder trash accumulation and the gathering of
individuals to the rear of the shed. No storage of materials shall be allowed in the setback area.
23. SHED SECURITY
The owner shall post a 24 hour telephone number on the shed exterior wall for resident complaints
about noise or trespassing. The shed shall be kept locked when not in use.
24. RELOCATION OF PICNIC TABLE AREA
The picnic tables may be relocated to other improved areas of the subject property, excluding the
southerly portion of the lot.
25. TRASH CONTAINER
The trash container located near the north driveway shall be removed and relocated to the
southwest corner of the property. The detailed landscaping and enclosure plans for this area shall
be approved by staff at the building permit stage
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26. FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM
An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all portions of the new
classroom building.
27. SANDBOX AND PLAY STRUCTURE
The play yard areas shall be moved a minimum of 10 ft. from the property line to provide a buffer
to the adjoining single-family lot. If the play structure is reconfigured, the elevated platforms shall
be moved as far as possible from 10197 Finch Avenue, APN 375-03-002.
28. OUTDOOR NOISE
No phonographs, radios, public address or paging systems, powered megaphones, bells, buzzers or
similar noise-making devices, including musical groups, will be permitted outdoors at any time.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of October, 1998, at a Regular Meeting of the Planning
Commission of the City of Cupertino, State of California, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Doyle, Harris, Mahoney, Stevens and Chairwoman Harris
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Robert S. Cowan Donna Austin, Chairwoman
Director of Community Development Cupertino Planning Commission
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