Draft Minutes 2-12-08
CITY OF CUPERTINO
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, CA 95014
6:45 P.M.
CITY OF CUPERTINO PLANNING COMMISSION
DRAFT MINUTES
FEBRUARY 12, 2008
CUPERTINO COMMUNITY HALL
TUESDAY
The regular Planning Commission meeting of February 12, 2008, was called to order at 6:45
p.m. in the Cupertino Community Hall, 10350 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California, by
Chairperson Marty Miller.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL
Commissioners present:
Chairperson:
Vice Chairperson:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Marty Miller
Lisa Giefer
David Kaneda
Jessica Rose
Staff present:
Community Development Director:
City Planner:
Senior Planner:
Assistant Planner:
City Attorney:
Steve Piasecki
Ciddy Wordell
Vera Gil
Piu Ghosh
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS FOR 2008:
Housine Commission:
Motion: Motion by Com. Giefer, second by Com. Rose, to nominate Com. Kaneda as
representative to the Housing Commission. (Vote: 3-0-1; Com. Kaneda
abstain)
Desien Review Committee:
Motion: Motion by Com. Kaneda, second by Com. Giefer, to nominate Com. Rose to
serve on the DRC. (Vote: 3-0-1; Com. Rose abstain)
Economic Develooment Committee:
Motion: Motion by Com. Giefer, second by Com. Kaneda, to nominate the next
appointed Planning Commission to serve on the Economic Development
Committee. (Vote: 4-0-0)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the January 22,2008 Planning Commission meeting:
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Corrections:
· Reference to "Com. Rice" throughout text, should read: "Com. Rose"
· After "Consent Calendar" item, insert heading "PUBLIC HEARING"
. Page 20: Vote should read: "Vote: 2-1-0"
Motion: Motion by Com. Giefer, second by Com. Kaneda, to approve the January 22,
2008 Planning Commission minutes as amended. (Vote: 3-0-1; Com. Rose
abstain)
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
POSTPONEMENTSIREMOV AL FROM CALENDAR: None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None
CONSENT CALENDAR: None
PUBLIC HEARING:
1. TM-2007-12
Terry Brown
10075 Pasadena Ave
Tentative Map to create three condominium units, one
commercial and two residential, on a previously approved
mixed-use development. Planning Commission decision
final unless appealed.
Piu Ghosh, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report:
. Reviewed the application for a tentative map to subdivide an approved mixed-use
development into three parcels, including two residential units and one commercial units,
as outlined in the staff report. Staff recommends approval of the application in accordance
with the model resolution.
Terry Brown, Applicant:
. Had no additional comments and was available to answer questions about the project.
Chair Miller opened the public hearing. There was no one who wished to address the
Commission. The public hearing was closed.
Com. Giefer:
. Said she supported the project.
Corns. Rose and Kaneda:
. No comments
Chair Miller:
. Said he supported the project.
Motion: Motion by Com. Giefer, second by Com. Rose, to approve Application
TM-2007-12. (Vote: 4-0-0)
Com. Giefer recused herself from discussion of Application Z-2008-01 (EA-2008-01).
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2. Z-2008-01 (EA-2008-01)
City of Cupertino
Southeast End of Cleo Ave.
Adjacent to Highway 85
Rezoning of a .27 acre parcel from Planned Multi-
Family Residential (P/R3) to Planned Residential
(P/Residential) to accommodate 4 single-family
homes. Tentative City Council date: March 4,2008
Vera Gil, Senior Planner, presented the staff report:
. Reviewed the application for rezoning of a .27 acre parcel from Planned Multi-Family
Residential (P(R3) to Planned Residential P(Residential) to accommodate 4 single-family
homes, as outlined in the staff report. The City of Cupertino purchased the parcel from
Caltrans in 2005 and Habitat for Humanity submitted the sole proposal to develop the
property in 2007.
. Staff recommends approval of the Negative Declaration and rezoning application.
. Staff noted that notification of the project was sent out to neighboring residents; the site is
an awkward site, but any access to the units will be from the city-owned property, not from
any adjacent properties.
Chair Miller opened the public hearing.
Jennifer Griffin, Rancho Rinconada resident:
. Discussed the importance of current residents of Cupertino and people who work in the city,
as well as those on the waiting list for affordable housing, having the opportunity to apply for
the Habitat for Humanity housing.
Cecelia Atex, owner of property next to proposed project:
. Said she was not opposed to the rezoning of the parcel for the project; but wanted assurance
that the access to the units would be as stated, and that adjacent properties would not be
affected.
. She applauded the effort to build the affordable housing.
Chair Miller closed the public hearing.
Vera Gil:
. Explained that Habitat for Humanity would do outreach to the people on the waiting list for
housing through West Valley Community Services. They have an outreach program and
target the very low income families; the program is a 'sweat equity' program and they have a
list of requirements they follow. She said that they usually target the community that they are
building in for applicants.
. She noted that Habitat for Humanity builds ownership homes, not rental units. She said that
the RFP was for rental or ownership homes and Habitat for Humanity was the only proposal
received for the project.
Com. Rose:
. Said it was a good project and she was pleased that the neighborhood was supportive.
. Said she supports the project.
Com. Kaneda:
. The city needs more affordable housing; pleased that the community supported the project.
. Supports the project.
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Chair Miller:
. Supports the project.
Motion: Motion by Com. Rose, second by Com. Kaneda, to approve Application
Z-2008-05. (Vote: 3-0-0; Com. Giefer absent)
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS: None
REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Environmental Review Committee:
. Com. Giefer reported that they discussed the Cupertino Village project; they are working on
several outstanding issues which will come back to the ERC at a later date.
Housim! Commission: No Meeting.
Mavor's Monthlv Medin!!: with Commissioners: No Meeting.
Economic DeveloDment Committee:
. Steve Piasecki reported the committee met last week at the Hewlett Packard facility and
toured the Smart Home. (Written report under Misc Item 2) HP demonstrated their home
electronics, including big screen TV s interconnected with computer systems, for
programming lights, heaters, music, etc., selected for the comfort of the home owner. A tour
of the Smart Home will be scheduled for the Commissioners.
REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:
. Reported on the Economic Development Committee meeting (noted above).
. Noted articles on Cupertino Square in Mercury News and editorial regarding BART.
. Reported that the Planning Commission appointment hasn't occurred yet; Council has not
reached agreement yet, and next round of interviews including the new Councilmember is
scheduled for March 18.
. New Commissioner will be signed up for Planner's Institute.
. City Council agreed with Planning Commission regarding the 6 home development off
DeAnza Boulevard and denied the application.
. Announced that City Planner, Ciddy Wordell is retiring effective April I S\ after 18 years with
the City of Cupertino.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned to the next regular Planning Commission
meeting scheduled for February 26, 2008 at 6:45 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
Elizabeth Ellis, Recording Secretary