101-Draft Minutes 12-11-2012.pdfCITY OF CUPERTINO
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, CA 95014
CITY OF CUPERTINO PLANNING COMMISSION
DRAFT MINUTES
6:45 P.M. December 11, 2012 TUESDAY
CUPERTINO COMMUNITY HALL
The regular Planning Commission meeting of December 11, 2012 was called to order at 6:45 p.m. in the
Cupertino Community Hall, 10350 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA. by Chair Marty Miller.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
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ROLL CALL
Commissioners present: Chairperson: Marty Miller
Vice Chairperson: Don Sun
Commissioner: Winnie Lee
Commissioner: Clinton Brownley
Commissioners absent: Commissioner: Paul Brophy
Staff present: City Planner: Gary Chao
Assistant Planner: Diana Panpholi
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Minutes of the November 13, 2012 Planning Commission meeting:
MOTION: Motion by Com. Lee, second by Vice Chair Sun, and carried 4-0-0, Com. Brophy
Absent; to approve the November 13, 2012 Planning Commission minutes as presented.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
POSTPONEMENTS/REMOVAL FROM CALENDAR: None
CONSENT CALENDAR: None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
PUBLIC HEARING
2. U-2012-05 Conditional Use Permit to allow the 24-hour operation
Jeff Oparowski of a proposed grocery store (Safeway) in a previously
Sobrato Organization approved building at the Homestead Shopping Center
20620 Homestead Rd. Planning Commission decision final unless appealed
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Gary Chao, City Planner:
• Noted that a revised resolution was received relative to the application, to replace resolution in
the meeting packet.
Diana Panpholi, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report:
• Reviewed the application for a conditional use permit for a 24-hour Safeway store located at
20620 Homestead Road, formerly the PW Market as outlined in the staff report. She reviewed
the background of the application and site plan.
• The County Sheriff’s Department and Fire Department have reviewed the project plans and
support the project. As part of the project approval, conditions include an odor abatement system
to be installed; the project is consistent with the General Plan and no additional environmental
impacts were found, and the project is categorically exempt.
• Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve the use permit in accordance with the
revised draft resolution.
• Staff answered questions regarding the project; it was noted that a neighborhood meeting was
held at the site regarding the proposed project; three persons attended and were supportive of the
project.
Natalie Matei, Real Estate Manager, Safeway Stores:
• Said that the proposed project will replace the present store located in the Loehman’s Center in
Sunnyvale, which is a 24-hour operation. The proposed store is a larger store, and a pharmacy is
being added.
• She noted that Safeway Stores is proactive with the community relative to safety and security
with the 24-hour operations of their stores.
Gary Chao:
• Said that a condition of approval could be added relative to the security of the 24-hour operation,
including the applicant being responsible for extra costs in the event the Sheriff’s Department
became involved in calls to the premises for security issues. Ms. Matei said that a condition of
approval related to the security issue was acceptable.
Chair Miller opened the public hearing.
Jennifer Griffin, Rancho Rinconada resident:
• Said she was pleased to have Safeway Stores back in the community. She noted that there was a
24-hour fitness club and 24-hour Kinko’s store in Cupertino. She said her only concern was the
noise from the loading dock and the potential hours for the trucks to load.
The public hearing was closed.
Motion: Motion by Com. Brownley, second by Com. Lee, and carried 4-0-0, Com. Brophy absent;
to approve Application U-2012-05 for a 24-hour Safeway Store.
Planning Commission final unless appealed to City Council within 14 days.
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS: None
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REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION:
Environmental Review Committee:
• Chair Miller reported that Saich Way application was discussed.
Housing Commission: No Meeting.
Mayor’s Monthly Meeting With Commissioners: No meeting
Economic Development Committee:
• Com. Lee reported the meeting will be held December 12.
REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:
• Written report submitted.
ADJOURNMENT:
• The meeting was adjourned. There will be no other December Planning Commission meeting held.
Respectfully Submitted: ________________________________
Elizabeth Ellis, Recording Secretary