Reso 6670 denial M-2011-03,M-2011-04,M-2011-05
CITY OF CUPERTINO
� 10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, California 95014
RESOLUTION NO. 6670 (DENIAL)
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
RECOMMENDING DENIAL OF A MODIFICATION OF A USE PERMIT (U-2007-06),
ARCHITECTURAL &SITE APPROVAL (ASA-2007-10), AND ARCHITECTURAL &SITE
APPROVAL (�SA-2008-04) FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXTENDING THE EXPIRATION DATE
OF THESE APPROVALS ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 10825-10983 N. WOLFE ROAD
SECTION I: FINDINGS
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Cupertino received an application for a
Modification to a Use Permit and Architectural and Site Approvals, 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 not met the burden of proof required to support said application;
and has not 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 Conditional Use Permit Chapter of the
Cupertino Municipal Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That after careful consideration of maps, facts, exhibits, testimony and other evidence submitted
in this matter, the Modification application is hereby recommended for denial, subject to the
conditions which are enumerated in this Resolution beginning on Page 2 thereof; and
That the sub-conclusions upon which the findings and conditions specified in this resolution are
based and contained in the public hearing record concerning Application No. M-2011-03, M-
2011-04, M-2011-05 as set forth in the Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of October
11, 2011 and are incorporated by reference as though fully set forth herein.
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SECTION II: PROTECT DESCRIPTION
Application No.: M-2011-03, M-2011-04, M-2011-05
Applicant: David Jamieson
Property Owner: Cupertino Village, LP
Location: 10825-10983 N Wolfe Rd
Conditions for U-2007-06 are hereby revised as follows:
SECTION III: CONDITIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPT.
1. APPROVED EXHIBITS
The denial is based on Exhibits submitted by MCG titled: "Cupertino Village" consisting
of 25 pages, except as may be amended by the Conditions contained in this Resolution.
2. DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL
Approval is denied to construct two one-story retail building totaling 24,455 square feet
and a two level parking structure.
3. CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PLAN
A construction management plan shall be provided to include but not limited to the
following measures:
❖ Construction schedule/duration/noise abatement.
❖ Interim offsite employee/contractor parking.
•'• Truck routes.
.
❖ Onsite construction/traffic signage.
•'• Best management practices.
.
❖ Dust control.
•'• Specific tree protection measures.
.
❖ No construction parking or traffic shall occur on the residential streets to the west.
❖ A hotline shall be established during the construction period for the adjacent
residents to report any violations or concerns. The hotline information shall be
posted on the property owner's website and at appropriate locations at the
construction site.
Said plan shall be reviewed by the Director of Community Development prior to
issuance of building permits.
4. NOISE ABATEMENT
The final garage plan shall be reviewed by the project noise consultant (Illingworth and
Rodkin) to ensure that all of the recommendations outlined by the noise report dated
November 8, 2007 are sufficiently addressed. This includes but not limited to the
required noise attenuation properties of the garage perimeter wall (ground level and
second level) along Linnet Lane.
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5. ODOR ABATEMENT
All new restaurants shall install odor filtration system. Odor filtration plan shall be
reviewed and approved by the City prior to issuance of any building permits.
6. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE BOND
A landscaping bond naming the City as beneficiary in the amount of $100,000 shall be
provided to the City prior to issuance of any building permits. Said bond shall ensure
that the approved landscaping enhancements associated with the project are going to be
carried out and properly maintained. The bond shall be released five years from the final
occupancy approval of the proposed new buildings with a letter from the City
Consulting Arborist confirming that all of the landscaping features are in good standing.
7. DETAILED LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE PLAN
A detailed landscaping maintenance plan be submitted to the City for review and
approval prior to issuance of building permits. Said plan shall include details on the
irrigation system and the routing schedule of maintenance and the upkeep of the
landscaping area along east side of Linnet Lane.
8. TRASH ENCLOSURE SIZE AND LOCATION
The applicant shall work with a consultant to evaluate the refuse and recycling needs of
the center and develop a permanent refuse/recycling improvement plan (including but
not limited to provide newly updated versions of trash compactors/enclosures, any
necessary grease filtration system upgrades, any necessary sewage facility upgrades and
more efficient refuse pick-up schedule). Said plan shall be submitted to the City for
review and approval prior to issuance of building permits. Any new trash facility shall
be located away from the residential neighborhood as far as possible.
9. CORNER PLAZA ENHANCEMENTS
The project shall enhance the corner areas at the intersections of Pruneridge/Wolfe and
Wolfe/Homestead. Said areas shall be enhanced with special paving material,
appropriate landscaping and sidewalk features and potentially benches or art features as
determined by the City in order to improve the pedestrian experience and overall
aesthetic of the site. A detailed corner plaza enhancement plan shall be submitted for
review and approval by the Design Review Committee prior to issuance of building
permits. The proposed site plan already acknowledges the plaza.
10. ENHANCEMENTS TO THE INTERIOR CROSSWALKS
The applicant shall work with staff to determine areas within the existing shopping
center (consistent with the recommendations from Fehr and Peers) that should be better
delineated as special pedestrian walks or crossing areas. Such areas shall be enhanced
with special semi-pervious paving materials and striping. Detailed plans shall be
reviewed and approved by the Design Review Committee prior to issuance of building
permits.
11. ENHANCEMENTS TO THE INTERIOR COURTYARDS
The applicant shall work with staff to enhance and activate the existing courtyards with
the following measures:
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❖ New shading trees wherever possible.
❖ Enhancements to benches, sitting areas and lighting features.
❖ Enhancements to the interior plaza and gathering places (including but not limited
to upgrades to special semi-pervious paving material, trellis/arbor features, water
features and outdoor seating areas).
Detailed enhancement plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Design Review
Committee.
12. DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
The Design Review Committee shall review and approve the final architecture and site
plan of the project.
13. RAIN GARDEN
The site drainage and roof drainage shall be directed to the rain gardens and/or similar
pervious areas to the maximum extent possible. The final site and roof drainage plan
shall be reviewed and approved by the Design Review Committee.
14. TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT
Provide a Transportation Demand Management Plan. Such plan shall be permanent and
demonstrable and be linked to the leasing strategy (ie. tenant/use controls such as cap on
restaurants and/or square footage limits). Said plan shall include but not be limited to
incentives for employees carpool or take public transportation such as bus passes,
monetary incentives, shuttle services for off-site parking, employee or restaurant valet
services, preferential car pool parking etc. The final TDM plan shall be submitted to the
Planning Department for review and approval prior to final occupancy approval.
15. PARKING SUPPLY
The total percent of increase in the proposed parking capacity shall equal or be greater
than the proposed percent of increase in building square footage. Physical measures
shall include but not be limited to valet parking, offsite parking and/or other dense types
of parking measures (including urban lifts) to meet the parking demand. The final
revised parking plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Design Review Committee
prior to issuance of building permits. Urban lifts shall require Planning Commission
review and approval.
16. SCREEN WALL
A minimum eight (8) foot tall wall shall be constructed along the northerly property line
bet�veen the shopping center and the church property. In addition, a locked gate shall be
provided at a mutually (between the shopping center and church) agreed location. The
final wall and gate plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Design Review
Committee.
17. NEIGHBORHOOD SIGN PROGRAM
A sign program shall be provided to address appropriate neighborhood signs to inform
and deter the public from parking in the residential streets. Said program shall be
reviewed and approved by the City of Sunnyvale.
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18. PEDESTRIAN GARAGE ACCESS
The parking garage shall either include a second set of stair or an elevator. The parking
structure shall be consistent with all pertinent Building and ADA Codes.
19. GARAGE ENTRANCE
Consider widening the ground level garage entry at the north end (unless it will serve
only as exiting).
20. SHADING TREES
Plant additional shading trees and enhance the existing landscaping wherever possible
throughout the entire center.
21. ARCH ENTRY ELEMENTS
Repeat the arch element throughout all of the pedestrian entrances.
22. STUCCO WALL TOP DETAIL
Details should be provided on how stucco wall top is finished off (avoid sheet metal cap
flashing).
23. MULTI-LANGUAGE SIGNS
Require clear multi-language signs at each of the pedestrian entrances along Linnet Lane,
informing them not to park in the residential streets. Also, the installation of a multi-
language sign to inform truckers of the delivery hours and rules shall be provided.
Detailed signage plans shall be submitted to the City for review and approval prior to
issuance of building permits.
24. DISCLOSURE OF CONDITIONS TO TENANTS
Require that the conditions of approval (including the City's noise ordinance) be made
part of the lease agreements of all new tenants so they will be informed of the conditions
and rules that will be enforced.
25. SECURITY CAMERAS
Require security cameras to be installed at key delivery areas to assist in monitoring and
enforcing delivery hours and noise violators. A detailed security camera plan shall be
submitted for review and approval prior to issuance of building permits.
26. SECURITY SERVICES
Require the center to enhance patrol service so that they can monitor and prevent spill
over parking into the neighborhood and the delivery activities. The center should also
provide a hotline to the adjacent residents to report any code violation and unsafe
activities. Said patrol service shall also monitor the trash facilities to ensure all tenants
are using the facilities properly. A detailed security plan shall be submitted to the City
for review and approval prior to issuance of building permits.
27. ONE YEAR REVIEW PERIOD
Require a 1-year review of the use permit from the time the two new buildings receive
final occupancy. The Planning Commission may consider and require additional
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parking remedies (i.e., parking lifts, valet parking and/or other parking demand
management measures) if deemed appropriate at the time of the review hearing.
28. SECURITY AND MAINTENANCE
The required security and maintenance service shall apply to the shopping center
property as well as along the exterior perimeter of the Linnet Lane garage wall and
landscaping area. A detailed security and maintenance plan shall be provided to the
City for review and approval prior to issuance of building permits.
29. GREEN BUILDING MEASURES
The proposed retail buildings and the parking garage shall be LEED certified (26 pts.
minimum). The applicant shall submit a detailed green building plan prepared by a
consultant outlining the different green measures that will be incorporated into the
project prior to issuance of building permits. Prior to final occupancy approval,
confirmation shall be provided to the City that the project has been formally certified by
LEED.
30. GARAGE CONSTRUCTION
The garage shall be built first so that the additional parking stalls are available during the
construction period of the two retail buildings.
31. SIGN APPROVAL
No signs are approved as part of this project. A separate sign program approval shall be
obtained from the Design Review Committee prior to any approval of new signs
associated with the new construction.
32. ARBORIST REVIEW
The final landscaping plan shall be reviewed by the City Arborist prior to issuance of
building permits. The City Arborist shall also verify that the landscaping has been
carried out in accordance to the approved landscaping plan and that all of the
landscaping features are in good standing prior to the final release of occupancy for the
two commercial buildings.
33. DEPARTMENT OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL
The property owner is required to satisfy all of the requirements prescribed by the
Department of Toxic Substances Control in regards to the clean up the former Cupertino
Village Cleaner's site.
34. FINAL PARKING PLAN APPROVAL
Revised parking plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning and Fire
Departments prior to issuance of building permits.
35. VALET SERVICE
Valet service apply also to the parking peak times (Friday and Saturday noon and dinner
times) in addition to the holiday seasons and the peak church usage times. Peak times
should be tested by the professional traffic consultant to determine if the valet service is
warranted after the completion of the project improvements.
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36. LANDSCAPING PLAN
The final landscaping plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Division
prior to issuance of building permits. If the landscaping area (defined by section
14.15.030) is greater than 2,500 square feet, then a full landscape project submittal per
section 14.15.040 is required prior to issuance of building permits.
37. DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL EXPIRATION
Approval of Use Permit (U-2007-06), Architectural and Site Approval (ASA-2007-10), and
Architectural and Site Approval (ASA-2008-04) shall expire after August 11, 2014.
38. 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
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.
SECTION IV: CONDITIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPT.
39. OFF SITE IMPROVEMENTS
Curbs and gutters, sidewalks, streetlights, street widening, curb ramps, striping and
related structures shall be installed in accordance with grades and standards as specified
by the City Engineer.
40. TRAFFIC SIGNS
Traffic control signs shall be placed at locations specified by the City.
41. STREET TREES
Street trees shall be planted within the Public Right of Way and shall be of a type
approved by the City in accordance with Ordinance No. 125.
42. 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.
43. DRAINAGE
Drainage shall be provided to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Hydrology and pre-
and post-development hydraulic calculations must be provided to indicate whether
additional storm water control measures are to be constructed or renovated. The storm
drain system may include, but is not limited to, subsurface storage of peak stormwater
flows (as needed), bioretention basins, vegetated swales, and hydrodynamic separators
to reduce the amount of runoff from the site and improve water quality. The storm drain
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system shall be designed to detain water on-site (e.g., via buried pipes, retention systems
or other approved systems and improvements) as necessary to avoid an increase of the
one percent flood water surface elevation to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Any
storm water overflows or surface sheeting should be directed away from neighboring
private properties and to the public right of way as much as reasonably possible.
44. 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. Ordinance No. 331 requires all overhead lines to be
under�round whether the lines are new or existin� 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.
45. 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. Grading Permit Fee: $6% of On Site Improvement Costs or
$2,163.00 minimum
b. Checking and Inspection Fee: $5% of Off Site Improvement Costs or
$2,304.00 minimum
c. Development Maintenance Deposit: $1,000.00
d. Storm Drainage Fee: $ 13,556.40
e. Power Cost: N/A
f. Map Checking Fees: N/A
g. Park Fees: N/A
Bonds (Required):
a. On-Site Improvements Bond: 100% Performance Bond
b. Off-Site Improvements Bond: 100% Performance Bond; 100% Labor/Material Bond
-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.
** Developer is required for one-year power cost for streetlights
46. 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.
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47. BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
Utilize Best Management Practices (BMP's), as required by the State Water Resources
Control Board, for construction activity, which disturbs soil.
48. NPDES CONSTRUCTION GENERAL PERMIT
When and where it is required by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), the
developer must obtain a Notice of Intent (NOI) from the SWRCB, 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
49. C.3 REQUIREMENTS
C.3 regulated improvements are required for all projects creating and/or replacing 10,000
S.F. or more of impervious surface (collectively over the entire project site). The
developer shall reserve a minimum of 4% of developable surface area for the placement
of low impact development measures, for storm water treatment, on the tentative map,
unless an alternative storm water treatment plan, that satisfies C.3 requirements, is
approved by the City Engineer. ,
The developer must include the use and maintenance of site design, source control and
storm water treatment Best Management Practices (BMPs), 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 certification of ongoing operation and maintenance of treatment BMPs
are each required.
All storm water management plans are required to obtain certification from a City
approved third party reviewer.
50. MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
The applicant will be required to maintain all items, which are non-standard within the
City's right of way. The applicant and the City must enter into a recorded agreement for
this aforementioned work.
51. GARBAGE AND RECYCLING
The applicant will be required to gain approval from the Environmental Programs
Department prior to obtaining a building permit for the overall garbage and recycling of
the subject development.
Please use the following link towards the design of the garbage/recycling facilities:
http•//www cupertino.org/downloads/Pdf/es Non Res Waste_Guidelines.pdf
A refuge truck access plan must be approved by the Environmental Programs
Department.
52. TRAFFIC STUDY FOR POTENTIAL CUT-THROUGH TRAFFIC
The applicant shall fund a study to examine potential cut through traffic resulting from
the proposed development along Wolfe Road between Pruneridge Avenue and
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Homestead Road. The applicant shall pay for necessary traffic improvements to address
this potential traffic impact. Work shall be coordinated with the Public Works
Department.
53. BUS SHELTERS
There are currently two bus stops along Wolfe Road. One of the bus stops is located near
the intersection of Homestead and Wolfe. This bus stop will be relocated to the south of
the entrance drive in front of Starbucks Coffee in order to promote safer vehicular
movement. The site plan already reflects this change. In addition, staff suggests that the
project be required to design and build appropriate bus stop shelters at the two bus
stops. The final bus shelter design and location shall be reviewed and approved by the
Public Works Department to the Valley Transportation Authority's (VTA) specification.
54. RECONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALK
In order to prolong the life of the double row of Ash Trees along Wolfe Road and the
street trees along Homestead Road, the existing perimeter sidewalk should be replaced
with a new at-grade sidewalk to facilitate proper root growth and reduce future uplifting
of the sidewalk. All monolithic sidewalks shall be replaced with detached sidewalk
(except in situations where trees are in the way or special physical/functional constraints
warrants special consideration by the Director of Community Development). Unused
driveway curb cuts, unnecessary and unsafe curb features or tree wells shall be
eliminated.
55. MEDIAN AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PLAN
The final median and sidewalk improvement plan, including but not limited to the
sheltered left turn from Wolfe Road and the new sidewalk reconstruction along Wolfe
and Homestead Roads, shall be submitted to the City for review and approval prior to
commencement of the construction of the improvements. Said plan shall be prepared by
a professional civil engineer and would require the peer review of the project traffic
engineer.
56. TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION
The applicant shall fund the traffic signal modification improvements at the
Homestead/Wolfe intersection in an amount not to exceed $85,000, said amount shall be
due as a deposit or reimbursement prior to final occupancy of the Cupertino Village
development improvements. It is the City's intention that the traffic signal
improvements be constructed as soon as feasible and no later than five years from the
project approval.
57. HOMESTEAD ROAD DRIVEWAY
The Homestead Road Driveway shall be designated as right turn in, right turn out and
sheltered left out only. Appropriate signage and the final driveway and median
improvement plan shall be submitted to the City for review and approval prior to
issuance of building permits.
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Conditions for ASA-2007-10 are hereby revised as follows:
SECTION V: CONDITIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPT.
58. APPROVED EXHIBITS
The denial is based on Exhibits submitted by MCG titled: "Cupertino Village" consisting
of 25 pages, except as may be amended by the Conditions contained in this Resolution.
59. DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL
Approval is not granted to construct two one-story retail building totaling 24,455 square
feet and a t�vo level parking structure.
60. CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PLAN
A construction management plan shall be provided to include but not limited to the
following measures:
❖ Construction schedule/duration/noise abatement.
❖ Interim offsite employee/contractor parking.
•'• Truck routes.
.
❖ Onsite construction/traffic signage.
•'• Best management practices.
.
❖ Dust control.
•'• Specific tree protection measures.
.
❖ No construction parking or traffic shall occur on the residential streets to the west.
❖ A hotline shall be established during the construction period for the adjacent
residents to report any violations or concerns. The hotline information shall be
posted on the property owner's website and at appropriate locations at the
construction site.
Said plan shall be reviewed by the Director of Community Development prior to
issuance of building permits.
61. NOISE ABATEMENT
The final garage plan shall be reviewed by the project noise consultant (Illingworth and
Rodkin) to ensure that all of the recommendations outlined by the noise report dated
November 8, 2007 are sufficiently addressed. This includes but not limited to the
required noise attenuation properties of the garage perimeter wall (ground level and
second level) along Linnet Lane.
62. ODOR ABATEMENT
All new restaurants shall install odor filtration system. Odor filtration plan shall be
reviewed and approved by the City prior to issuance of any building permits.
63. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE BOND
A landscaping bond naming the City as beneficiary in the amount of $100,000 shall be
provided to the City prior to issuance of any building permits. Said bond shall ensure
that the approved landscaping enhancements associated with the project are going to be
carried out and properly maintained. The bond shall be released five years from the final
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occupancy approval of the proposed new buildings with a letter from the City
Consulting Arborist confirming that all of the landscaping features are in good standing.
64. DETAILED LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE PLAN
A detailed landscaping maintenance plan be submitted to the City for review and
approval prior to issuance of building permits. Said plan shall include details on the
irrigation system and the routing schedule of maintenance and the upkeep of the
landscaping area along east side of Linnet Lane.
65. TRASH ENCLOSURE SIZE AND LOCATION
The applicant shall work with a consultant to evaluate the refuse and recycling needs of
the center and develop a permanent refuse/recycling improvement plan (including but
not limited to provide newly updated versions of trash compactors/enclosures, any
necessary grease filtration system upgrades, any necessary sewage facility upgrades and
more efficient refuse pick-up schedule). Said plan shall be submitted to the City for
review and approval prior to issuance of building permits. Any new trash facility shall
be located away from the residential neighborhood as far as possible.
66. CORNER PLAZA ENHANCEMENTS
The project shall enhance the corner areas at the intersections of Pruneridge/Wolfe and
Wolfe/Homestead. Said areas shall be enhanced with special paving material,
appropriate landscaping and sidewalk features and potentially benches or art features as
determined by the City in order to improve the pedestrian experience and overall
aesthetic of the site. A detailed corner plaza enhancement plan shall be submitted for
review and approval by the Design Review Committee prior to issuance of building
permits. The proposed site plan already acknowledges the plaza.
67. ENHANCEMENTS TO THE INTERIOR CROSSWALKS
The applicant shall work with staff to determine areas within the existing shopping
center (consistent with the recommendations from Fehr and Peers) that should be better
delineated as special pedestrian walks or crossing areas. Such areas shall be enhanced
with special semi-pervious paving materials and striping. Detailed plans shall be
reviewed and approved by the Design Review Committee prior to issuance of building
permits.
68. ENHANCEMENTS TO THE INTERIOR COURTYARDS
The applicant shall work with staff to enhance and activate the existing courtyards with
the following measures:
❖ New shading trees wherever possible.
❖ Enhancements to benches, sitting areas and lighting features.
❖ Enhancements to the interior plaza and gathering places (including but not limited
to upgrades to special semi-pervious paving material, trellis/arbor features, water
features and outdoor seating areas).
Detailed enhancement plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Design Review
Committee.
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69. DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
The Design Review Committee shall review and approve the final architecture and site
plan of the project.
70. RAIN GARDEN
The site drainage and roof drainage shall be directed to the rain gardens and/or similar
pervious areas to the maximum extent possible. The final site and roof drainage plan
shall be reviewed and approved by the Design Review Committee.
71. TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT
Provide a Transportation Demand Management Plan. Such plan shall be permanent and
demonstrable and be linked to the leasing strategy (ie. tenant/use controls such as cap on
restaurants and/or square footage limits). Said plan shall include but not be limited to
incentives for employees carpool or take public transportation such as bus passes,
monetary incentives, shuttle services for off-site parking, employee or restaurant valet
services, preferential car pool parking etc. The final TDM plan shall be submitted to the
Planning Department for review and approval prior to final occupancy approval.
72. PARKING SUPPLY
The total percent of increase in the proposed parking capacity shall equal or be greater
than the proposed percent of increase in building square footage. Physical measures
shall include but not be limited to valet parking, offsite parking and/or other dense types
of parking measures (including urban lifts) to meet the parking demand. The final
revised parking plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Design Review Committee
prior to issuance of building permits. Urban lifts shall require Planning Commission
review and appro�al.
73. SCREEN WALL
A minimum eight (8) foot tall wall shall be constructed along the northerly property line
between the shopping center and the church property. In addition, a locked gate shall be
provided at a mutually (between the shopping center and church) agreed location. The
final wall and gate plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Design Review
Committee.
74. NEIGHBORHOOD SIGN PROGRAM
A sign program shall be provided to address appropriate neighborhood signs to inform
and deter the public from parking in the residential streets. Said program shall be
reviewed and approved by the City of Sunnyvale.
75. PEDESTRIAN GARAGE ACCESS
The parking garage shall either include a second set of stair or an elevator. The parking
structure shall be consistent with all pertinent Building and ADA Codes.
76. GARAGE ENTRANCE
Consider widening the ground level garage entry at the north end (unless it will serve
only as exiting).
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77. SHADING TREES
Plant additional shading trees and enhance the existing landscaping wherever possible
throughout the entire center.
78. ARCH ENTRY ELEMENTS
Repeat the arch element throughout all of the pedestrian entrances.
79. STUCCO WALL TOP DETAIL
Details should be provided on how stucco wall top is finished off (avoid sheet metal cap
flashing).
80. MULTI-LANGUAGE SIGNS
Require clear multi-language signs at each of the pedestrian entrances along Linnet Lane,
informing them not to park in the residential streets. Also, the installation of a multi-
language sign to inform truckers of the delivery hours and rules shall be provided.
Detailed signage plans shall be submitted to the City for review and approval prior to
issuance of building permits.
81. DISCLOSURE OF CONDITIONS TO TENANTS
Require that the conditions of approval (including the City's noise ordinance) be made
part of the lease agreements of all new tenants so they will be informed of the conditions
and rules that will be enforced.
82. SECURITY CAMERAS
Require security cameras to be installed at key delivery areas to assist in monitoring and
enforcing delivery hours and noise violators. A detailed security camera plan shall be
submitted for review and approval prior to issuance of building permits.
83. SECURITY SERVICES
Require the center to enhance patrol service so that they can monitor and prevent spill
over parking into the neighborhood and the delivery activities. The center should also
provide a hotline to the adjacent residents to report any code violation and unsafe
activities. Said patrol service shall also monitor the trash facilities to ensure all tenants
are using the facilities properly. A detailed security plan shall be submitted to the City
for review and approval prior to issuance of building permits.
84. ONE YEAR REVIEW PERIOD
Require a 1-year review of the use permit from the time the two new buildings receive
final occupancy. The Planning Commission may consider and require additional
parking remedies (i.e., parking lifts, valet parking and/or other parking demand
management measures) if deemed appropriate at the time of the review hearing.
85. SECURITY AND MAINTENANCE
The required security and maintenance service shall apply to the shopping center
property as well as along the exterior perimeter of the Linnet Lane garage wall and
landscaping area. A detailed security and maintenance plan shall be provided to the
City for review and approval prior to issuance of building permits.
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86. GREEN BUILDING MEASURES
The proposed retail buildings and the parking garage shall be LEED certified (26 pts.
minimum). The applicant shall submit a detailed green building plan prepared by a
consultant outlining the different green measures that will be incorporated into the
project prior to issuance of building permits. Prior to final occupancy approval,
confirmation shall be provided to the City that the project has been formally certified by
LEED.
87. GARAGE CONSTRUCTION .
The garage shall be built first so that the additional parking stalls are available during the
construction period of the two retail buildings.
88. SIGN APPROVAL
No signs are approved as part of this project. A separate sign program approval shall be
obtained from the Design Review Committee prior to any approval of new signs
associated with the new construction.
89. ARBORIST REVIEW
The final landscaping plan shall be reviewed by the City Arborist prior to issuance of
building permits. The City Arborist shall also verify that the landscaping has been
carried out in accordance to the approved landscaping plan and that all of the
landscaping features are in good standing prior to the final release of occupancy for the
two commercial buildings.
90. DEPARTMENT OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL
The property owner is required to satisfy all of the requirements prescribed by the
Department of Toxic Substances Control in regards to the clean up the former Cupertino
Village Cleaner's site.
91. FINAL PARKING PLAN APPROVAL
Revised parking plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning and Fire
Departments prior to issuance of building permits.
92. VALET SERVICE
Valet service apply also to the parking peak times (Friday and Saturday noon and dinner
times) in addition to the holiday seasons and the peak church usage times. Peak times
should be tested by the professional traffic consultant to determine if the valet service is
warranted after the completion of the project improvements.
93. LANDSCAPING PLAN
The final landscaping plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Division
prior to issuance of building permits. If the landscaping area (defined by section
14.15.030) is greater than 2,500 square feet, then a full landscape project submittal per
section 14.15.040 is required prior to issuance of building permits.
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94. DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL EXPIRATION
Approval of Use Permit (U-2007-06), Architectural and Site Approval (ASA-2007-10), and
Architectural and Site Approval (ASA-2008-04) shall expire after August 11, 2014.
95. 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
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.
SECTION VI: CONDITIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPT.
96. OFF SITE IMPROVEMENTS
Curbs and gutters, sidewalks, streetlights, street widening, curb ramps, striping and
related structures shall be installed in accordance with grades and standards as specified
by the City Engineer.
97. TRAFFIC SIGNS
Traffic control signs shall be placed at locations specified by the City.
98. STREET TREES
Street trees shall be planted within the Public Right of Way and shall be of a type
approved by the City in accordance with Ordinance No. 125.
99. 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.
100.DRAINAGE
Drainage shall be provided to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Hydrology and pre-
and post-development hydraulic calculations must be provided to indicate whether
additional storm water control measures are to be constructed or renovated. The storm
drain system may include, but is not limited to, subsurface storage of peak stormwater
flows (as needed), bioretention basins, vegetated swales, and hydrodynamic separators
to reduce the amount of runoff from the site and improve water quality. The storm drain
system shall be designed to detain water on-site (e.g., via buried pipes, retention systems
or other approved systems and improvements) as necessary to avoid an increase of the
one percent flood water surface elevation to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Any
storm water overflows or surface sheeting should be directed away from neighboring
private properties and to the public right of way as much as reasonably possible.
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101.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. Ordinance No. 331 requires all overhead lines to be
underground whether the lines are new or existin�. 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.
102.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. Grading Permit Fee: $6% of On Site Improvement Costs or
$2,163.00 minimum
b. Checking and Inspection Fee: $5% of Off Site Improvement Costs or
$2,304.00 minimum
c. Development Maintenance Deposit: $ 1,000.00
d. Storm Drainage Fee: $ 13,556.40
e. Power Cost: N/A
f. Map Checking Fees: N/A
g. Park Fees: N/A
Bonds (Required):
c. On-Site Improvements Bond: 100% Performance Bond
d. Off-Site Improvements Bond: 100% Performance Bond; 100% Labor/Material Bond
-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.
** Developer is required for one-year power cost for streetlights
103.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.
104.BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
Utilize Best Management Practices (BMP's), as required by the State Water Resources
Control Board, for construction activity, which disturbs soil.
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105.NPDES CONSTRUCTION GENERAL PERMIT
When and where it is required by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), the
developer must obtain a Notice of Intent (NOI) from the SWRCB, 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
106.C.3 REQUIREMENTS
C.3 regulated improvements are required for all projects creating and/or replacing 10,000
S.F. or more of impervious surface (collectively over the entire project site). The
developer shall reserve a minimum of 4% of developable surface area for the placement
of low impact development measures, for storm water treatment, on the tentative map,
unless an alternative storm water treatment plan, that satisfies C.3 requirements, is
approved by the City Engineer.
The developer must include the use and maintenance of site design, source control and
storm water treatment Best Management Practices (BMPs), 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 certification of ongoing operation and maintenance of treatment BMPs
are each required.
All storm water management plans are required to obtain certification from a City
approved third party reviewer.
107.MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
The applicant will be required to maintain all items, which are non-standard within the
City's right of way. The applicant and the City must enter into a recorded agreement for
this aforementioned work.
108.GARBAGE AND RECYCLING
The applicant will be required to gain approval from the Environmental Programs
Department prior to obtaining a building permit for the overall garbage and recycling of
the subject development.
Please use the following link towards the design of the garbage/recycling facilities:
http://www.cupertino.org/downloads/Pdf/es Non Res Waste Guidelinespdf
A refuge truck access plan must be approved by the Environmental Programs
Department.
109.TRAFFIC STUDY FOR POTENTIAL CUT-THROUGH TRAFFIC
The applicant shall fund a study to examine potential cut through traffic resulting from
the proposed development along Wolfe Road between Pruneridge Avenue and
Homestead Road. The applicant shall pay for necessary traffic improvements to address
this potential traffic impact. Work shall be coordinated with the Public Works
Department.
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110.BUS SHELTERS
There are currently two bus stops along Wolfe Road. One of the bus stops is located near
the intersection of Homestead and Wolfe. This bus stop will be relocated to the south of
the entrance drive in front of Starbucks Coffee in order to promote safer vehicular
movement. The site plan already reflects this change. In addition, staff suggests that the
project be required to design and build appropriate bus stop shelters at the two bus
stops. The final bus shelter design and location shall be reviewed and approved by the
Public Works Department to the Valley Transportation Authority's (VTA) specification.
111.RECONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALK
In order to prolong the life of the double row of Ash Trees along Wolfe Road and the
street trees along Homestead Road, the existing perimeter sidewalk should be replaced
with a new at-grade sidewalk to facilitate proper root growth and reduce future uplifting
of the sidewalk. All monolithic sidewalks shall be replaced with detached sidewalk
(except in situations where trees are in the way or special physical/functional constraints
warrants special consideration by the Director of Community Development). Unused
driveway curb cuts, unnecessary and unsafe curb features or tree wells shall be
eliminated.
112.MEDIAN AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PLAN
The final median and sidewalk improvement plan, including but not limited to the
sheltered left turn from Wolfe Road and the new sidewalk reconstruction along Wolfe
and Homestead Roads, shall be submitted to the City for review and approval prior to
commencement of the construction of the improvements. Said plan shall be prepared by
a professional civil engineer and would require the peer review of the project traffic
engineer.
113.TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION
The applicant shall fund the traffic signal modification improvements at the
Homestead/Wolfe intersection in an amount not to exceed $85,000, said amount shall be
due as a deposit or reimbursement prior to final occupancy of the Cupertino Village
development improvements. It is the City's intention that the traffic signal
improvements be constructed as soon as feasible and no later than five years from the
project approval.
114.HOMESTEAD ROAD DRIVEWAY
The Homestead Road Driveway shall be designated as right turn in, right turn out and
sheltered left out only. Appropriate signage and the final driveway and median
improvement plan shall be submitted to the City for review and approval prior to
issuance of building permits.
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Conditions for ASA-2008-04 are hereby revised as follows:
SECTION VII: CONDITIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPT.
115.APPROVED EXHIBITS
Denial is based on the plan set titled "Cupertino Village" dated 7/16/2008 as introduced
to the Design Review Committee on August 7, 2008, except as may be amended by
conditions in this resol�tion.
116.ADDITIONAL SHADING TREES
The applicant shall work with City staff to add additional shading trees within the
interior courtyard area where feasible. Revised landscaping plan shall be reviewed and
approved by the Director of Community Development prior to issuance of building
permits.
117.FOUNTAIN AND PLAZA ENHANCEMENTS
The applicant shall work with City staff to enhance the existing water fountain located at
the center of the interior courtyard and other areas that lacks landscaping and sitting
appurtenances. Including but not limited to replacing the existing fountain with a more
substantial one and/or redesign the existing plaza areas to include a more substantial
public sitting area with enhanced shading trees, special paving materials, and outdoor
furniture as determined to be appropriate by the Director of Community Development.
The applicant shall also use native, draught tolerant and seasonal color plantings.
118.PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALK ENHANCEMENTS
The final pedestrian crossing enhancement within the Ranch 99 parking lot shall be
reviewed and approved by the City prior to issuance of building permits. Consider
shifting the proposed crosswalk paving treatments and/or markings closer to the center
of the parking lot.
119.FINAL PLAZA DESIGN
The final plaza details and design shall be approved by the Director of Community
Development prior to final occupancy.
120.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
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.
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SECTION VIII: CONDITIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPT.
121.WELCOME TO CUPERTINO SIGN
The applicant is required to either replace the existing dilapidated welcome to Cupertino
sign located at the northeast corner of the project to the satisfaction of the Director of
Public Works or provide a sign improvement contribution in the amount of$35,000 to the
City prior to issuance of building permits. The City shall use the money to plan, design
and build an appropriate welcome to Cupertino sign at the corner of Homestead Road
and Wolfe Road.
122.SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS
The detached sidewalk enhancements associated with the project along Wolfe Road and
Homestead Road shall be at least six (6) feet in width. In the event if the six (6) foot walk
presents negative impacts on the existing street trees as determined by the City Arborist,
the sidewalk may be reduced down to five (5) feet in width. The final sidewalk
enhancement plan shall be reviewed and approved by the City Arborist as well as the
Director of Public Works Department prior to final occupancy of the project.
PASSED AND DENIED this 11th day of October 2011, at a Regular Meeting of the Planning
Commission of the City of Cupertino by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Vice Chair Miller, Brownley
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: Brophy, Sun
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: Chair Lee
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: ,.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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Aarti Shrivastava Marty Mi Vice Chair
Community Development Director Planning Commission
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