P&R 01-07-99CITY OF CUPERTINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014
Telephone (408) 777-3200
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Thursday, January 7, 1999
7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
I. Regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission called to order at 7:00 p.m.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
2.
ROLL CALL
3. Commissioners present:
Staff present:
Hopkins, Jelinch, Lohmiller, Shaikh and Stein
Stephen Dowling, Director of Parks and Recreation
Pamela Eggen, Recording Secretary
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
4. Director Dowling presented mementos for Bob Hopkins and Dick Lohmiller in appreciation of their
service on the Parks and Recreation Commission for the past eight years. Mr. Dowling stated the many
accomplishments, including the acquisition of Blackberry Farm, Fremont Older School site, and the
Sports Center, improvements of eight school sites, McClellan Ranch Task Force, and Shakespeare in the
Park.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5. None.
NEW BUSINESS
6. Director Dowling briefly introduced the issues of the McNair property stating the commission had been
asked to comment on some of the impacts. He stated the McClellan Ranch Task Force reviewed the
project and the Task Force felt the architect had done a good job of addressing environmental issues and
expressed the following concerns:
Task Force would like a copy of the arborist report
· During grading, an arborist should be on site
· Some concern with exterior material
· Interfacing between park property and private property
· Availability for guest parking
· Exterior lighting becoming excessive
· Impacts on Simms house during construction
Retaining natural landscaping
· Park users will not be reviewed as intrusive by the homeowner
· Vistas from the park during different seasons
Mr. Dowling pointed out the commission was not to approve or deny the project, simply provide input
for the Planning Commission to consider.
Mr. McNair, property owner and architect, highlighted the proposed home and the site area including his
effort to maintain the environment. He mentioned the arborist, Barre Coate, has prepared a report for the
site and feels the development is feasible. He pointed out in the report, the only tree to be removed was
the Triple Holly Leaf Cherry. Mr. McNair stated he would follow the arborist's recommendations.
PRC #204
Approved
Call to
order
Salute to
Flag
Roll Call
McNair
Property
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Chairman Jelinch expressed concern regarding existing trees during construction.
McNair explained procedure regarding the safe keeping of the existing trees. He pointed out the areas
where the trees are located and how the impact would be minimized.
McNair answered the following concerns of the McClellan Ranch Task Force:
· Arborist report has been completed
· An arborist will be on site during the grading
· The exterior material will be corrugated metal
· There will be interfacing between park property and private property
· Guest parking availability is restricted - there is no parking on McClellan Road - no different than
other homes in neighborhood - home occupation will not be a problem - he goes to client's homes
· Construction impacts on the Simms house - contractor will comply with city codes
· Will retain the natural landscaping
· Acceptance ofparkusers
· Enough vegetation for year-around screening
Chairman Jelinch asked how long the construction would take.
Commissioner Shaikh stated a concern of the future Stevens Creek Trail System.
McNair stated he would build a fence if a security issue arised.
Saratoga
The commissioners did not see any significant impacts on this project. Creek Trail
Mr. Dowling briefly explained the background of,the Saratoga Creek Trail Alignment as it pertains to
the annexation of Rancho Rinconnada including the area of the Barrington Bridge. He stated some
residents object to the trail. Multi-jurisdictional consultants are developing alternatives for the proposed
route. Mr. Dowling said no action is required by the commissioners at this time. There will be a public Motion
hearing at the county level later in the month and options will be presented then.
Commissioner Hopkins moved and Commissioner Lohmiller seconded the motion to approve the
minutes of the December 3, 1998 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting as submitted. All in favor.
Motion carried.
9. None.
10. Director Dowling reviewed the December Monthly Report. Selection of
candidates
1 1. None.
Motion
12. None.
13.
14.
Mr. Dowling stated the new commissioners selected are Mr. Richard Lowenthal and Ms. Kris Wang.
Chairman Jelinch moved to adjourn at 8:00 p.m. to the regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation
Commission on Thursday, February 4, 1999, 7:00 p.m. at Cupertino City Hall, 10300 Torre Avenue,
Cupertino, California 95014. All in favor. Motion passed.
Respectfully submitted,
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APPROVED:
Chairperson