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PC 05-24-00CITY OF CUPERTINO 10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino, CA 95014 (408) 777-3308 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION HELD ON MAY 24, 2000 AT 6:00 P.M. IN CONFERENCE ROOM C/D SALUTE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL Commissioners present: Con', Doyle, Stevens, Chairperson Harris (Com. Kwok arrived at 6:30 p.m.) Staff present: Steve Piasecki, Director of Community Development; Ciddy Wordell, City Planner; Raymond Chong, Traffic Engineer; Eileen Murray, Assistant City Attorney WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: Chair Harris noted a letter received from Hobee's stating their support of the Andronico's proposal, noting that it would attract other first line businesses to the center. POSTPONEMENTS/REMOVAL FROM CALENDAR: None CONSENT CALENDAR: None NEW BUSINESS 1. Annual General Plan Review Development Allocation System 3. 2000 Work Program Staff presentation: Ms. Ciddy Wordell, City Planner, discussed Exhibit A, the new retail commercial growth listed in the Development Reallocation Table, including allocations for retail commercial development priorities and the office/industrial development priorities. Ms. Wordell then discussed various allocation amounts set forth in the Cupertino Development Status table. Chair Harris requested that two additional columns be added to the table, one for true existing numbers in the city, and the other for the already committed. Chair Harris said that in another General Plan review, it is conceivable that it may be determined that it is too dense or one particular area in the Planning Commission Minutes 2 May 24, 2000 community is too dense. Issues discussed included affordable housing units, below market rate unit, and building height. The significant economic, political and environmental factors occurring during the General Plan preparation were discussed. Relative to a 1990 economic study by Lynn Sedway, Mr. Steve Piasecki, Community Development Director, said that the information would be updated in conjunction with the General Plan. The development activity which has occurred during the last six and a half years was reviewed. Mr. Piasecki discussed the conversion policy for exchanging some of the commemial pool of square footage for extraordinary design and development amenities. The City Council directed that the seven points outlined in the staff report be considered by the Planning Commission when updating the Development Intensity Manual. He noted that the items were a result of discussions held relative to the Santa Barbara Grill. Chair Harris commented on the housing criteria, noting that the housing manual had stated that if industrial was built, there had to be residential available; however, the City Council removed the stipulation approximately two years ago. She said she felt it was unfortunate that it was removed, because it was a cause to be built, making land available. She said that the proposed criteria is written in such a way that it eliminates the need to mitigate 45 additional units; and she suggested that staff craft the wording differently. Chair Harris expressed concern relative to the traffic impacts, specifically that it implied that the ci/y could be bought off. Com. Kwok said that although the concept was good, it should be more specific. Chair Harris said that when they were 25% buildout, it was reasonable to expect the developers to pay for the infrastructure; however, now that the buildout is 85%, it is no longer reasonable, and as the infrastructure needs to improve, the city has to put the money into a five year capital improvement plan. Unless redevelopment areas are created throughout the city to read the infrastructure, the city council needs to be educated to begin looking at what has to be done, and the city pay what the developers used to pay. Relative to building and site design, Chair Harris suggested reference to using the specific plans for the location. She also recommended that~,t_h~e specific plan be reviewed in next year's work plan for South DeAnza Boulevard. Chair Harris referred to Exhibit E, the draft 2000 work program, and questioned whether all the goals were included in the work plan. Ms. Wordell noted that they were included in the work plan. Following discussion, there was consensus to change the priority for Garden Gate annexation to medium priority. The General Plan review was discussed and it was agreed to move the comparison of development standards with other cities to September. Other projects in the work plan were reviewed relative to timelines. Com. Doyle requested that staff address the traffic impacts on the community from Hansen Permanente, as well as dirt and noise factors. Mr. Piasecki recommended a status report on the operation and controls at Kaiser Permanente to address the issue. Com. Corr Planning Commission Minutes 3 May 24, 2000 suggested that the TCAA Teacher Program for all Cupertino Apts. be moved to Exhibit E as it had been accomplished. Mr. Raymond Chong, Traffic Engineer, reported minor changes (a.m. to p.m.) to the section of the Annual General Plan Review relative to traffic. He reviewed the fundamentals in transportation impact analysis, including the definitions used; threshold of transportation impact analysis; transportation impact analysis methodology; City of Cupertino required scenarios, LOS definitions for signalized intersections based on Average Stopped Delay; City of Cupertino threshold of significance; VTA threshold of significance; Intersection LOS and Queuing. There was a discussion relative to intersection LOS, wherein Mr. Chong answered questions about specific intersections. Chair Harris suggested that when reviewing the General Plan, it should be decided citywide if it is desired to say level D, and that no taming area would be greater than level D. She said there may be some intersections that might flow at a C or C-, but some turns are at F. She said it has not been highlighted before, and is the first time it surfaced, and she assumed that the level was the lowest common denominator. Chair Harris recommended that the standard be referred to as minimum standard for a clearer understanding. She also requested that a chart on queue spillback be included in the workplan, and on the highest turning movement, to allow discussion of possible mitigation. Mr. Chong said he would provide the critical movements at a future meeting. Referring ~to Page 1-1 of the General Plan, Chair Harris noted the unprogrammed items (those illustrated by the use of an empty chair icon), and recommended that a decision be made if the items identified should be addressed or removed from the next General Plan. Ms. Wordell clarified that the use of certain icons was misleading, since some of the items were ongoing. Mr. Chong noted for the record where bike lanes and traffic bridges were being added, and other projects within Cupertino. Chair Harris requested that information traffic items he forwarded to the City Council as an update. Ms. Wordell reported on the purchase of the Stocklmeir property as well. Chair Harris requested when reviewing the General Plan, that the icons be addressed as to whether or not the item is being accomplished, and whether it should be included in the work plan. ~._~ REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION: None REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: DISCUSSION OF NEWSPAPER CLIPPING: None None ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 8:42 p.m. to the regular Planning Commission meeting at 6:45 p.m. on June 12, 2000. Respectfully Submitted, Elizabeth Ellis Recording Secretary CITY OF CUPERTINO 10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino, CA 95014 (408) 777-3308 APPROVED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION HELD ON MAY 24, 2000 AT 6:00 P.M. IN CONFERENCE ROOM C/D SALUTE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL Commissioners present: Corr, Doyle, Stevens, Chairperson Harris (Com. Kwok arrived at 6:30 p.m.) Staff present: Steve Piasecki, Director of Community Development; Ciddy Wordell, 'City planner; Raymond Chong, Traffic Engineer; Eileen Murray, Assistant City Attorney WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: Chair Harris noted a letter received from Hobee's stating their support of the Andronico's proposal, noting that it would attract other first line businesses to the center. POSTPONEMENTS/REMOVAL FROM CALENDAR: None CONSENT CALENDAR: None NEW BUSINESS 1. Annual General Plan Review 2. Development Allocation System 3. 2000 Work Program Staff presentation: Ms. Ciddy Wordell, City Planne-/-7'discussed Exhibit A, the new retail commercial growth listed in the Development Reallocation Table, including allocations for retail commercial development priorities and the office/industrial development priorities. Ms. Wordell then discussed various allocation amounts set forth in the Cupertino Development Status table. Chair Harris requested that two additional columns be added to the table, one for true existing numbers in the city, and the other for the already committed. Chair Harris said that in another General Plan review, it is conceivable that it may be determined that it is too dense or one particular area in the community is too dense. Issues discussed included affordable housing units, below market rate unit, and building height. The significant economic, political and environmental factors occurring during the General Plan preparation were discussed. Relative to a 1990 economic study by Lynn Sedway, Mr. Steve Piasecki, Community Development Director, said that the information would be updated in conjunction with the General Plan. The development activity which has occurred during the last six and a half years was reviewed. Planning Commission Minutes 2 May 24, 9000 Mr. Piasecki discussed the conversion policy for exchanging some of the commercial pool of square footage for extraordinary design and development amenities. The City Council directed that the seven points outlined in the staff report be considered by the Planning Commission when updating the Development Intensity Manual. He noted that the items were a result of discussions held relative to the Santa Barbara Grill. Chair Harris commented on the housing criteria, noting that the housing manual had stated that if industrial was built, there had to be residential available; however, the City Council removed the stipulation approximately two years ago. She said she felt it was unfortunate that it was removed, because it was a cause to be built, making land available. She said that the proposed criteria is written in such a way that it eliminates the need to mitigate 45 additional units; and she suggested that staff craft the wording differently. Chair Harris expressed concern relative to the traffic impacts, specifically that it implied that the city could be bought off. Com. Kwok said that although the concept was good, it should be more specific. Chair Harris said that when they were 25% buildout, it was reasonable to expect the developers to pay for the infrastructure; however, now that the buildout is 85%, it is no longer reasonable, and as the infrastructure needs to improve, the city has to put the money into a five year capital improvement plan. Unless redevelopment areas are created throughout the city to read the infrastructure, the city council needs to be educated to begin looking at what has to be done, and the city pay what the developers used to pay. Relative to building and site design, Chair Harris suggested reference to using the specific plans for the location. She also recommended that the specific plan be reviewed in next year's work plan for South DeAnza Boulevard. Chair Harris referred to Exhibit E, the draft 2000 work program, and questioned whether all the goals were included in the work plan. Ms. Wordell noted that they were included in the work plan. Following discussion, there was consensus to change the priority for Garden Gate annexation to medium priority. The General Plan review was discussed and it was agreed to move the comparison of development standards with other cities to September. Other projects in the work plan were reviewed relative to timelines. Com. Doyle requested that staff address the traffic impacts on the community from Hansen Permanente, as well as dirt and noise factors. Mr. Piasecki recommended a status report on the operation and controls at Kaiser Permanente to address the issue. Com. Corr suggested that the TCAA Teacher Program for all Cupertino Apts. be moved to Exhibit E as it had been accomplished. Mr. Raymond Chong, Traffic Engineer, reported minor changes (a.m. to p.m.) to the section of the Annual General Plan Review relative to traffic. He reviewed the fundamentals in transportation impact analysis, including the definitions used; threshold of transportation impact analysis; transportation impact analysis methodology; City of Cupertino required scenarios, LOS definitions for signalized intersections based on Average Stopped Delay; City of Cupertino threshold of significance; VTA threshold of significance; Intersection LOS and Queuing. There was a discussion relative to intersection LOS, wherein Mr. Chong answered questions about specific intersections. Chair Harris suggested that when reviewing the General Plan, it should be decided citywide if it is desired to say level D, and that no turning area would be greater than level D. She said there may be some intersections that might flow at a C or C~, but some turns are at F. She said it has not been highlighted before, and is the first time it surfaced, and she assumed that Planning Commission Minutes 3 May 24, 2000 the level was the lowest common denominator. Chair Harris recommended that the standard be referred to as minimum standard for a clearer understanding. She also requested that a chart on queue spillback be included in the workplan, and on the highest turning movement, to allow discussion of possible mitigation. Mr. Chong said he would provide the critical movements at a future meeting. Referring to Page 1-1 of the General Plan, Chair Harris noted the unprogrammed items (those illustrated by the use of an empty chair icon), and recommended that a decision be made if the items identified should be addressed or removed from the next General Plan. Ms. Wordell clarified that the use of certain icons was misleading, since some of the items were ongoing. Mr. Chong noted for the record where bike lanes and traffic bridges were being added, and other projects within Cupertino. Chair Harris requested that information traffic items be forwarded to the City Council as an update. Ms. Wordell reported on the purchase of the Stocklmeir property as well. Chair Harris requested when reviewing the General Plan, that the icons be addressed as to whether or not the item is being accomplished, and whether it should be included in the work plan. REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION: None REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: None DISCUSSION OF NEWSPAPER CLIPPING: None ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 8:42 p.m. to the regular Planning Commission meeting at 6:45 p.m. on June 12, 2000. Respectfully Submitted, Recording Secretary Approved as presented: June 26, 2000