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PC 03-18-98CITY OF CUPERTINO 10300 Torte Avenue Cupertino, CA 95014 (408) 777-3308 APPROVED MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETLNG OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION HELD ON MARCIt 18, 1998 SALUTE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL Commissioners present: Commissioners absent: Staff present: Harris, Doyle, Stevens, Vice Chairperson Mahoney Chairwoman Austin Robert Cowan, Director of Community Development; Ciddy Wordell, City Planner; Vera Gil, Planner II; Raymond Chong, Traffic Engineer; Eileen Murray, Deputy City Attorney Vice Chair Mahoney chaired the meeting in Com. Austin's absence. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: Com. Harris noted a copy of a San Jose Mercury News article on slide damage; a letter from Mr. Pasari; a packet from Mr. M. Auerbach relative to the Rancho pocket Annexation Committee; and a letter fi.om Mr. Charles Hu and Ms. Jennifer Chang relative to propen'y on San Juan Road. POSTPONEMENTS/REMOVAL FROM CALENDAR: None ORAL CObIMldNICATION: None CONSENT CALENDAR: None PUBLIC HEARING: Al~plication No. Applicant: Location: 2-U-98, 4-EA-98 and 2-Z-98 Little Angels/Maple Leaf Investments 10352 No. Stelling Road Use Permit to locate a daycare center in an existing building. Zoning to prezone an approximately .75 acre parcel to a BQ (Quasi-public) zoning district. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Negative Declaration TENTATIVE CITY COUNCIL HEARING DATE: April 6, 1998 CONTINUED FROM MEETING OF MARCH 9, 1998 Staff presentation: The video presentation reviewed the application for a daycare center in the former Party America store on No. Stelling Road, and to prezone an approximate .75 acre pamel to BQ (quasi-public) zoning district. The increase in the number of child care centers in Planning Commission Minutes 2 March 18, 1998 Cupertino was supported by the Mayor's Task Force on Child Care in 1990. Two playgrounds will be built on the east side of the 8itc where approximately 50% of the present parking lot exists. Staffhad concerns relative to the parking for the center which will have an enrollment of 75, and the potential noise from the playgrounds, which are in close proximity to residences. The applicant addressed staff's concerns adequately and the proposals are outlined in the staff report. At a recent informational meeting held, the neighboring residents did not voice any concerns relative to the noise and parking impacts. Staff supports approval of the application. The Planning Commission's recommendation will be forwarded to the April 6, 1998 City Council meeting. Ms. Cornelia Haber, Little Angels Daycare Center, referred to the site plan and drawings of the proposed daycare center and illustrated the signage and pictures of the playground equipment to be installed. A discussion ensued regarding the hours of operation. Com. Harris recommended that the hours of operation be extended to accommodate late pickup of the children and also special events in the evening during the year. Ms. Haber responded to concerns relative to traffic patterns and parking. She said that she anticipated that the drop off of children to the daycare center would occur at staggered times during the morning and not all at one time early in the morning which would be the case in a normal school. She pointed out that parking was prohibited in front of the property. Chair Mahoney opened the meeting for public input; no one was present who wished to speak. Com. Stevens said that the applicant had addressed his concern about the traffic; and he was in favor of the daycare center. Relative to Com. Harris' concern about the hours of operation, staff suggested that the condition specify that the Use Permit shall allow children to be served from 7:0 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with additional houm as needed by staff, and periodic meetings for parents or staff are acceptable. Com. Harris said that the community needed quality daycare in the area and she supported the operation. Chair Mahoney said that he supported the application. Com. Doyle said that parking was addressed adequately and the noise impacts would be addressed by the hours of operation; annexation in the city is suitable; and hours of operation proposed by Com. Harris were appropriate. MOTION: SECOND: ABSENT: VOTE: Com. Doyle moved to grant the Negative Declaration on 4-EA-98 Com. Harris Com. Austin Passed 4-0-0 MOTION: SECOND: ABSENT: VOTE: Com. Doyle moved to approve Application 2-Z-EA-98 in accordance with the model resolution Com. Harris Com. Austin Passed 4-0-0 Planning Commission Minutes 3 March 18, 1998 MOTION: SECOND: ABSENT: VOTE: Com. Doyle moved to approve Application 2-U-EA-98 with hours of operation proposed by Com. Harris Com. Harris Com. Austin Passed 4-0-0 Application No.: Applicant: Location: 1-Z-98 AND 3-EA-98 Ji-Chung Lee 20696 Garden Gate Drive ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Negative Declaration TENTATIVE CITY COUNCIL HEARING DATE: April 6, 1998 CONTINUED FROM MEETING OF MARCH 9, 1998 Staff presentation: Mr. Robert Cowan, Community Development Director, referred to Exhibit A-1 and reviewed the application to prezone an existing single family residential property to Pre- RI-10 to allow annexation of property and construction ora single family dwelling. He reported that in a previous prezoning case involving two properties in the Garden Gate area, at the City Council level, the Planning Commission recommended approval, but based upon staff recommendation were still considering the idea of how to deal with the annexation and prezoning of the entire Garden Gate area. The City Council decided at the November 1997 meeting to prezone the property but not annex it, because it would be create an island, as it Was deeply within the overall Garden Gate area. Mr. Cowan said that they would work toward a conclusion in the Rancho Rinconada area first in terms of the prezoning and the annexation hearings, and if successful, return to the Garden Gate area and seek consensus from the overall neighborhood. In the meantime to address the individual cases of development occurring, the Council decision was no interest in the internal properties, but if it is contiguous to city for a boundary and does not represent a particular serious problem in terms of service, they would proceed with the prezoning and annexation. Mr. Cowan said that the application was to rezone this particular property which would subsequently lead to an annexation request, and was consistent with the decision rendered. The applicant did not speak. Chair Mahoney opened the meeting for public input; there was no one present who wished to speak. MOTION: SECOND: ABSENT: VOTE: Com. Stevens moved to grant the Negative Declaration on 3-EA-98 Com. Harris Com. Austin Passed 4-0-0 MOTION: SECOND: ABSENT: VOTE: Com. Stevens moved to approve Application 1-Z-98 Com. Harris Com. Austin Passed 4-0-0 REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION: Com. Stevens reported on his attendance at the recent opening of Creekside Park. Planning Commission Minutes 4 March 15, 1998 REPORT OF TttE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: Mr. Cowan reported that the Santa Clam County Board of Supervisors enacted the first reading of the ordinance which locks in the .45 FAR for county areas, both Rancho Rinconada and Garden Gate; height of 28 feet the same. He said there were still some issues involving Monte Vista. He reported that the side setbacks were more of a 5 foot offset from the first floor to second floor as opposed to the exact side story setbacks; and pointed out that it was a good beginning to have two policies side by side and consistent. DISCUSSION OF NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS: None ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m. to the regular Planning Commission meeting of March 23, 1998 at 6:45 p.m. Approved as presented: April 27, 1998 Elizabeth Ellis Recording Secretary Respectfully Submitted,