Reso 4990 6-U-98
CITY OF CUPERTINO
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, California 95014
RESOLUTION 4990 (Denial)
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
RECOMMENDING DENIAL OF A USE PERMIT TO DEMOLISH AN EXISTING APARTMENT
AND CONSTRUCT AN 7 UNIT TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT ON A.34 ACRE PARCEL
SECTION I: FINDINGS
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Cupertino received an application for a Use
Permit, as described on Page 1 of this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has not met the burden of proof required to support said application; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds that the application does not meet the following
requirements:
a) That the overall building height is appropriate for the surrounding area.
b) That the rear setbacks are adequate to allow privacy.
c) That the proposed landscaping is sufficient to allow privacy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That after careful consideration of maps, facts, exhibits, testimony and other evidence submitted in this
matter, the application for use permit is hereby recommended for denial; and
That the subconclusions upon which the findings and conditions specified in this resolution axe based
and contained in the public hearing record concerning Application 6-U-98 as set forth in the Minutes of
the Planning Commission Meeting of November 23, 1998, and are incorporated by reference as though
fully set forth herein.
SECTION II: PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Application No.: 6-U-98
Applicant: Judy Chen
Property Owner: Same as above.
Location: 7359 Rainbow Drive
SECTION III: CONDITIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPT.
1. APPROVED EXHIBITS
The recommendation for approval is based upon the submitted e�chibits labeled sheets AO through
A6 and dated as follows: AO dated September 25, 1998; Sheets A1 dated October 13, 1998; and
Sheets A-2-A7 dated September 11, 1998.
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2. NOTICE OF FEES DEDICATIONS RESERVATIONS OR OTHER EXACTIONS
The Conditions of Project Approval set forth herein may include certain fees, dedication
requirements, reservation requirements, and other exactions. Pursuant to Government Code Section
66020(d) (1), these Conditions constitute written notice of a statement of the amount of such fees,
and a description of the dedications, reservations, and other exactions. You are hereby further
notified that the 90-day approval period in which you may protest these fees, dedications,
reservations, and other exactions, pursuant to Government Code Section 66020(a), has begun. If you
fail to file a protest within this 90-day period complying with all of the requirements of Section
66020, you will be legally barred from later challenging such exactions.
3. NOISE MITIGATION
Applicant shall comply with recommendations of the Noise Assessment Study submitted by Edward
L. Pack Associates, Inc. and dated Apri124, 1998.
4. PARKING
Parking standard for the development shall be three spaces for each unit with each unit having at
least two covered spaces. The covenants, conditions and restrictions for the project shall require that
enclosed garage spaces be retained for parking and not encumbered by stored materials. Said CCR's
shall also provide outdoor parking spaces not be occupied by RV's, boats, inoperable vehicles or be
used for long term storage of vehicles (long term storage shall be defined as in excess of 72 hours).
5. LANDSCAPE PLAN
At the Building permit application stage, the applicant shall submit a comprehensive landscape
planting plan in conformance with Chapter 14.15, Xeriscape Landscaping, of the Cupertino
Municipal Code. Landscape plan shall contain strategically placed trees which increase privacy
between the subject development and the adjacent development to the west .
6. TENTATIVE MAP
This action is subj ect to receiving approval for a tentative map for a townhome development
including common open space areas.
SECTION IV: CONDITIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
7. STREET IMPROVEMENTS
Street widening, improvements and dedications shall be provided in accordance with City Standards
and specifications and as required by the City Engineer.
8. CURB AND GUTTER IMPROVEMENTS
Curbs and gutters, sidewalks, and related structures shall be installed in accordance with grades and
standards as specified by the City Engineer.
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9. STREET LIGHTING INSTALLATION
Street lighting shall be installed and shall be 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 m�imum height permitted by the zone in which the site is located.
10. FIRE HYDRANTS
Fire hydrants shall be located as required by the City.
11. TRAFFIC SIGNS
Traffic control signs shall be placed at locations specified by the City.
12. 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.
13. GRADING
Grading shall be as approved and required by the City Engineer in accordance with Chapter 16.08 of
the Cupertino Municipal Code.
14. 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.
15. LJNDERGROLJND 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
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.
16. IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT
The project developer shall enter into a development agreement with the City of Cupertino providing
for payment of fees, including but 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.
Fees:
a. Checking & Inspection Fees: $ 5% of Off-Site Improvement Cost or $1,918.00 minimum
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b. Development Maintenance Deposit: $ 3,000.00
c. Storm Drainage Fee: $ 874.84
d. Power Cost: $75.00 per street light
e. Map Checking Fees: $455.00
f. Park Fees: $72,000.00
g. Grading Permit: 5% of on-site improvement Cost or $460.00 min.
The fees described above are imposed based upon the current fee schedule adopted by the City
Council. However, the fees imposed herein may be modified at the time of recordation of a final map
or issuance of a building permit in the event of said change or changes, the fees changed at that time
will reflect the then current fee schedule. The fees described above are imposed based upon the
current fee schedule adopted by the City Council. However, the fees imposed herein may be
modified at the time of recordation of a final map or issuance of a building permit in the event of
said change or changes, the fees changed at that time will reflect the then current fee schedule.
17. TRANSFORMERS
Electrical transformers, telephone vaults and similar above ground equipment enclosures shall be
screened with fencing and landscaping or located underground such that said equipment is not
visible from public street areas.
18. DEDICATION OF WATERLINES
The developer shall dedicate to the City all waterlines and appurtenances installed to City Standards
and shall reach an agreement with San Jose Water Works for water service to the subject
development.
19. FIRE ACCESS LANES
Emergency fire access lanes shall be recorded as fire lane easements on the final map and shall meet
Central Fire District standards.
20. BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
Utilize Best Management Practices (BMP's), as required by the State Water Resources Control
Board, for construction activity which disturbs soil. BMP plans shall be included in your grading and
street improvement plans.
21. ROAD MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
A reciprocal maintenance agreement shall be required for all parcels which share a common private
roadway with one or more other parcels within the tract. Said agreement shall be recorded in
conjunction with the recordation of the final map and shall be subject to prior approval as to form
and content by the City Attorney.
22. INGRESS/EGRESS EASEMENTS
The applicant shall record an appropriate deed restriction and covenant running with the land, subject
to approval of the City Attorney, for all parcels which share a common private drive or private
roadway with one or more other parcels. Said deed restriction shall provide for necessary reciprocal
ingress and egress easements to and from the affected parcels. Said easements shall be recorded at
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such time as interest in one or more of the affected parcels is initially sold or transferred to another
party.
23. TRANSFORMERS
Electrical transformers, telephone vaults and similar above ground equipment enclosures shall be
screened with fencing and landscaping or located underground such that said equipment is not
visible form the public street.
CITY ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATE OF
ACCEPTANCE OF ENGINEERING/SURVEYING CONDITIONS
(Section 66474.18 California Government Code)
I hereby certify that the engineering and surveying conditions specified in Section IV of this Resolution
conform to generally accepted engineering practices.
Bert Viskovich, City Engineer
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 23 day of November, 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: Harris, Stevens and Chairwoman Austin
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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Robert S. owan D nna Austin, Chairwoman
Director of Community Development Cupertino Planning Commission
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