PC Reso 6528 ASA-2008-05
CITY OF CUPERTINO
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino,California 95014
RESOLUTION NO. 6528
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE APPLICATION FOR
THE DEMOLITION OF FIVE BUILDINGS CONTAINING ABOUT 139,632 SQUARE FEET
AND THE�DEVELOPMENT OF THREE NEW,TWO-STORY OFFICE BUILDINGS
CONTAINING 155,000 SQUARE FEET; A TWO-LEVEL,204-SPACE PARKING GARAGE,
SURFACE PARKING LOT AND LANDSCAPING IMPROVEMENTS AT AN EXISTING 19.8
ACRE OFFICE PARK (RESULTS WAY CAMPUS)
SECTION I: FINDINGS
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Cupertino received an application for an
Architectural and Site Approval, 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) The proposed use, at the proposed location, will not be detrimental or injurious to
property or improvements in the vicinity, and will not be detrimental to the public
health, safety, general welfare,or convenience; and
2) The proposed use will be located and conducted in a manner in accord with the
Cupertino Comprehensive General Plan and the purpose of the Architectural and Site
Review Chapter of the Cupertino Municipal Code; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That after careful consideration of maps, facts, exhibits, testimony and other evidence submitted
in this matter, the application for Architectural and Site Approval 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 No. ASA-2008-05 as
set forth in the Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of August 26, 2008, and are
incorporated by reference as though fully set forth herein.
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SECTION II: PROTECT DESCRIPTION
Application No.: ASA-2008-05
Applicant: Tim Kelly (Embarcadero Capital Partners)
Location: 1 Results Way
SECTION III: CONDITIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPT.
1. APPROVED EXHIBITS
The approval is based on Exhibits titled: "Results Way Campus, Results Way, Cupertino
CA" consisting of 27 pages labeled X1.01, C1.00 through C3.00, L-1.0 through L-1.2,
PERSPECTIVES, A0.01, A0.02, A-A2.01, A-A2.02, A-A3.11, A-A3.12, B-A2.01, B-A2.02,
B-A3.11, B-A3.12, C-A2.01, C-A2.02, C-A3.11, C-A3.12, G-A2.01, G-2.02, G-A3.11, G-
A3.12, including one color rendering of the project, dated "August 14, 2008", except as
may be amended by the conditions contained in this resolution.
2. DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL
Approval is granted for the demolition of five buildings containing about 139,632
square feet and the development of three, new, two-story office buildings containing
about 155,000 square feet; a two-level, 204-space parking garage, surface parking lot and
landscape improvements at an existing 19.8 acre office/industrial park (Results Way
Campus).
3. DEVELOPMENT ALLOCATION
The applicant shall receive a general plan Monta Vista Area office development
allocation of 11,015 square feet.
4. BICYCLE PARKING
The applicant shall provide bicycle parking facilities for the proposed development in
accordance with the City's Parking Regulations under Chapter 19.100 of the Cupertino
Municipal Code.
5. GREEN BUILDING
At the building permit stage, the applicant shall qualify the new buildings to achieve a
LEED Silver certifiable designation for the core and shell.
6. DEMOLITION REQUIREMENTS
All demolished building and site materials shall be recycled to the maximum extent
feasible (which industry practice currently results in recycling up to 80% of total
volume, depending on the individual materials), subject to the Building Official
approval. The applicant shall provide evidence that materials will be recycled prior to
issuance of final demolition permits.
7. 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
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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.
8. PUBLIC ART
The applicant shall provide public art in accordance with General Plan policy 2- 66.
Public art selection will be reviewed by the Fine Arts Commission.
9. LOT LINE ADTUSTMENT/EASEMENTS
Prior to building permit approval, the applicant shall file a lot line adjustment
application to realign existing property lines around proposed buildings and record
appropriate easements where utility lines, storm drainage, vehicular movements,
garbage enclosure access and parking may cross proposed property lines.
10. LANDSCAPE AMENITY
Applicant shall provide a landscape amenity next to the cafe.
11. INTERPRETATION OF PLML) ZONING USES
Zoning Code section 19.60.030(A) shall be interpreted by the Director of Community
Development to allow a broad range of office uses related to high-tech,bio-tech,venture
capital, research and development and similar businesses, as well as professional,
financial and advisory firms supporting such industries, so long as the overall
occupancy of the property reflects the City's goal to emphasize "tech park" type usage.
More commercially-oriented office uses, such as, insurance services, realty, patient-
serving medical and dental uses , that have no relation to the " tech park" emphasis for
the property and no connection with other allowed tech park-type occupants of the
property shall not be included in this directive for interpretation, except the Director
may allow small stand-alone general commercial services that are incidental and
complement the primary occupancy of the property, such as a small bank or
professional office, and except as otherwise permitted or conditionally permitted in the
M�,zone.
12. REPLACEMENT TREE PLANTING
The replacement tree replanting plan shall include the planting of trees to fill in the
landscape gaps in the project's westerly landscape strip.
13. POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT
The applicant shall investigate a power purchase agreement prior to building permit
approval.
14. SITE LIGHTING
All new and replacement outdoor lighting shall meet city standards.
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15. CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PLAN
The applicant shall prepare a plan for the management of onsite construction impacts
on the surrounding neighborhood as part of the building permit plan set submittal.
16. ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC ANALYSIS
The applicant should prepare a traffic report, comparing the difference between
existing traffic conditions and project generated traffic impacts on local signalized
intersections and deliver that report for City Council consideration.
SECTION IV: CONDITIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPT.
17. STREET WIDENING
Street widening and dedications shall be provided in accordance with City Standards and
specifications and as required by the City Engineer.
18. 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.
19. 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.
20. FIRE HYDRANT
Fire hydrants shall be located as required by the City and Santa Clara County Fire
Department as needed.
21. GRADING
Grading shall be as approved and required by the City Engineer in accordance with
Chapter 16.08 of the Cupertino Municipal Code. 401 Certifications and 404 permits maybe
required. Please contact Army Corp of Engineers and/or Regional Water Quality Control
Board as appropriate.
22. DRAINAGE
Drainage shall be provided to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Pre- and post-
development calculations must be provided to indicate whether additional storm water
control measures are to be installed.
23. UNDERGROUND 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.
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24. 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 under grounding of
utilities. Said agreement shall be executed prior to issuance of construction permits.
Fees:
a. Checking& Inspection Fees: $ 6% of Off-Site Improvement Cost or
$3,847.00 minimum
b. Grading Permit: $ 6% of Site Improvement Cost or $2,239.00
minimum
c. Development Maintenance Deposit: $2,000.00
d. Storm Drainage Fee: $47,528.83
e. Power Cost: **
f. Map Checking Fees: N/A
g. Park Fees: N/A
h. Street Tree By Developer
** Based on the latest effective PG&E rate schedule approved by the PUC
Bonds:
a. Faithful Performance Bond: 100% of Off-site and On-site Improvements
b. Labor & Material Bond: 100% of Off-site and On-site Improvement
c. On-site Grading Bond: 100% of site improvements.
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.
25. 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. The transformer shall not be located in
the front or side building setback area.
26. BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
Utilize Best Management Practices (BMPs), as required by the State Water Resources
Control Board, for construction activity, which disturbs soil. BMP plans shall be included
in grading and street improvement plans.
27. DEDICATION OF WATERLINES
The applicant shall dedicate to the City all waterlines and appurtances installed to City
Standards and shall reach an agreement with San Jose Water for water service to the
subject development.
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28. NPDES CONSTRUCTION GENERAL PERMIT
The applicant must obtain a Notice of Intent (NOI) from the State Water Resources
Control Board, which encompasses preparation of a Storm Water Pollution Prevention
Plan (SWPPP), use of construction Best Management Practices (BMPs) to control storm
water runoff quality, and BMP inspection and maintenance.
29. AMENDED DEVELOPMENT BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (BMP)
REQUIREMENTS
The applicant must include the use and maintenance of site design, source control and
storm water treatment BMP's, which must be designed per approved numeric sizing
criteria. A Storm Water Management Plan, Storm Water Facilities Easement Agreement,
Storm Water Facilities Operation and Maintenance Agreement, and certifieation of
ongoing operation and maintenance of treatment BMP's are required.
30. EROSION CONTROL PLAN
The developer must provide an approved erosion control plan by a Registered Civil
Engineer. This plan should include all erosion control measures used to retain materials
on site. Erosion control notes shall be stated on the plans.
31. TRAFFICf SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS
The developer shall fund traffic signal improvements at the Bubb Road/Results Way
intersection. The improvements include installing new pedestrian signal heads, a new
traffic signal cabinet, a new traffic signal controller, new traffic signal loops, and
replacing damaged pavement on the Results Way approach, removal of traffic control
island(s), pavement restoration and lane restriping.
The developer shall also offer for dedication and improve land off the McClellan Road
frontage for road widening. The applicant shall also fund the cost of: 1) travel line
restriping on the affected segment of McClellan Road, and 2) the installation of raised
concrete safety barriers to protect a potential student drop-off area on the south side of
McClellan Road.
32. TRASH ENCLOSURES
The trash enclosure plan must be designed to the satisfaction of the Environmental
Programs Manager.
33. REFUSE TRUCK ACCESS
The developer must obtain clearance from the Environmental Programs Manager in
regards to refuse truck access for the proposed development.
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CITY ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE OF ENGINEERING/SURVEYING
CONDITIONS
(Section 66474.18 of the 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
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Ralph Qualls, Director of Public r
City Engineer CA License 22046
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 26th day of August 2008, at a Regular Meeting of the Planning
Commission of the City of Cupertino,State of California,by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Chairperson Miller,Vice Chair Giefer, Kaneda, Rose
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: Brophy
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: none
ABSENT COMMISSIONERS: none
ATTES : APPROVED: ,
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Community Development Department Planning Commission
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