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PC 06-13-840 40 CITY OF CUPERTINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA PC-441ADJ 10300 TORRE AVENUE TELEPHONE: (408) 252-4505 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF JUNE 13, 1984 AT 7:30 P•M. IN THE'COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Chairperson Blaine called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall. SALUTE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Adams, Claudy, Koenitzer, Chairperson Blaine Commissioners Absent: Szabo Staff Present: Dir. of Planning & Development Sisk Assistant Planning Director Cowan Deputy City Clerk Villarante City Attorney Kilian PUBLIC HEARING 10. Application 1-GPA-84 of CITY OF CUPERTINO: PUBLIC HEARING to consider General Plan Amendments including, but not limited to the amendments described below: a. A General Plan policy which would eliminate the current policy of recognizing all lots of record except those located -in substantially unimproved paper lot subdivisions. b. A policy which would allow slight increases in a floor area intensity for older shopping centers already exceeding a .25 F.A.R. c. Consider a land use policy which would grant additional square footage to the Uenaka property. d. Amend the vertical and horizontal alignment for the Stevens Creek Boulevard Street Plan Line for the segment of Stevens Creek Boulevard located west of the Old Monta Vista commercial district to Foothill Boulevard. (Position.was reached on May 14, 1984). e. Consider exclusive commercial designation for specific properties located on Stevens Creek Boulevard. First hearing continued. Assistant Planning Director Cowan presented the staff report to the Commission regarding item A. Chairperson Blaine stated that the Commssion would discuss each item individually• -1- MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ADJOURNED PLANNIJGI COMMISSION OF JUNE 13, 1984 City Attorney Kilian stated to the Commission that the state law has specific wording for mergers and that ifladopted Commission should forward with an adoption of the merger ordinance.{ . Janet Wright, Rental Committee, stated to the Commission that the Council had directed the committee to address the Planning Commission. She went on to comment on the committees concerns regarding a loss of housing and that they would like the Commission to hold off on any decision until they could submit their recommendations. l Ann Anger stated to the Commission that she objected to the amendment . since she felt the city had already done its part in providing low income housing. She went on to state that she, resented the Rental Committees interference. Chairperson Blaine clarified the positilon of the Rental Committee with Janet Wright.' Terry Brown, 21884 Byrne Ct., stated to the Commission that he had brought the issue to the attention of the Rental Committee. He went on to state his concern that if the mergers were allowed that 15 to 18 possible housing opportunities would disappear (land questioned if the ordinance change would have a public hearing. City Attorney Kilian stated that the change would not need a public hearing but that Mr. Brown could appeal the decision made by the Commission to the City Council. Mr. Brown stated to the Commission that the had substantial information that he would like to present and that he felt a delay should not be out of the question. Ann Anger stated her concern to the Co „mission that the Monta Vista area was being penalized. Jim Dyer stated to the Commission that he favored the amendment since he felt the city could provide adequate housing. City Attorney Kilian stated to the Commission that state law prohibits the merger of lots greater than 5,000 sq. ft. Dorothy Beck questioned Commission as to whether or not there was any other site in the city where 25 ft. lotslwere allowed and stated that she was against the small lots in the Monta Vista area. Commission discussion ensued regarding the amendment with Commission reaching a unanimous consensus supporting merger of the lots. Assistant Planning Director Cowan present item B and questioned whether the, Commi item E. -2- �d a brief staff report regarding ssion would like dbnsider it with E C MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ADJOURNED PLANNING COMMISSION OF JUNE 13, 1984 Jim Jackson, attorney for Alan Byer, stated to the Commission that he would favor alternative 3 and addressed Con. Koentizers point of view. -He proceeded to give a brief explanation of the proposal from Mr. Byers and stated that the city could benefit from the application. Mr. Hymans stated to the Commission that he concurred with Com. Clauay's opinion that there will be less and less commercial on Stevens Creek Blvd. in the future and commented that he felt if ratios were the same for office and commercial there would be more incentive for older complexes to upgrade. , Commission discussion ensued regarding item b. It was the consensus of the Commission that staff write the resolution for B using alternate 3 and increase t17e FAR to 0 to 5,000 square feet. Assistant Planning Director Cowan presented a brief staff report on item C citing the issues as being traffic, community character and cost of administration. Wally Murfit, Swenson Co., stated to the Commission that his company had a permit for 7500 sq. ft. based on the second tier or transferred trips and that other landowners would not sell trips to allow him to build and that the second tier had been distributed to 2 developments who would not give up any square footage. He stated that he supported the staff report. Mr. Dempster, 20325 Stevens Cr�k Blvd., stated to the Commission that he was concerned that he would not be able to develop on his property due to setbacks and that in order to make it advantageous to build he would need to be allowed more square footage. He commented on the inequity of the system of allocation. Chairperson Blaine stated to Mr. Dempster that landowners would be allowed to purchase FARS in a manner similar to trip ends. Mr. Dempster questioned Commission as to the issue of creating a new commodity in the form of FARs for purchase and stated that the General Plan.could always be amended and that growth would not stop in the city. John Delmare, Mariani Co., stated to the Commission that they should look at each project individually and that purchasing FARs would make economics unbearable. He went on to suggest that Commission might wish to redistribute built out trip ends. Commission discussion ensued regarding FARs, traffic and tripends. Mr. Dempster commented to the Commission that he felt they were granting vested property rights to landowners by allowing purchase of FARs • and suggested the commission plan with the information they have now and not worry about future developments. Chairperson Blaine commented that many cities use FARs and that Commission was aware that there could be changes in the future. -3- i MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ADJOURNED PLANNING COMMISSION OF JUNE 13, 1984 Chairperson Blaine gave a brief history of the use of FARs and stated that • the original issues were of community character and traffic. Assistant Planning Director Cowan commented on the history of development in the city and concerns regarding intensity. Commission discussion ensued regarding traffic and the use of FARs versus trip ends. It was approved to retain the land use property as is with Com. Claudy dissenting. RECESS: 9:35-9:45 p.m. Chairperson Blaine stated that a request had been made by Vallco and it was the consensus of the Commission to hear the testimony of their traffic engineer for item 11 out of turn. Charles Newman, Vallco Park, -stated to th'e Commission that their traffic consultant would present their information. William Law, Linscott, Law .& Greenspan, addressed the Commission and stated that being flexible with the parking standards was the way to go. He went on to state that he felt the 8 ft. 8 inch standard should be adequate in both structured and open parking situations and that for compacts a 7 ft. 6 inch stall being used mainly for employee parking would be adequate. He went on to list concerns to be considered when discussing parking. Chairperson Blaine stated she was concerned with trends in other cities and that she could see problems in dealing with the size of the spaces'. William Law stated that the 7 ft. 6 inch stalls were not normally used for high turnover parking and that it was basically a question of control. Discussion ensued between Commission and Mr. Law regarding the use of motorcycle spaces and ratio of compact to full size-space3- Charles Newman expressed his concern thiit the parking ordinance not lock the city in and lose flexibility. Chairperson Blaine closed discussion of �item 11 and returned to item 10-C for discussion. It was the consensus of the Commission to deny a general plan amendment for the Uenaka property as there were no special circumstances. Assistant Planning Director Cowan introduced item 10-E and presented ,a staff report to the Commission. Commission discussion ensued regarding the options presented. It was the consensus of the Commission wif.h Chairperson Blaine di33ent4 ng to leave the designations for specific properties on Stevens Creek Boulevard as currently described in the General Plan. -4- MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ADJOURNED PLANNING COMMISSION OF JUNE 13, 1984 ® 11. CITY OF CUPERTINO: PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDING THE OFF-STREET PARKING ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: 1. Change off-street parking ratios for various uses. r 2. Change stall dimensions and percentage of regular, compact, "and handicapped parking.stalls required for various uses. 3• Provide a policy on shared parking for mixed use developments. 4. Provide alternative parking stall arrangements in parking . structures. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: The Environmental Review Committee recommends the granting of a Negative Declaration. First Hearing continued. Assistant Planning Director Cowan presented the staff report to the Commission regarding item 11. Mark Kroll, 10080 N. Wolfe Rd., stated to the Commission that staff has raised concerns regarding the development by Prometheus and stated that if the Commission felt that the double striped parking spaces made more sense that they could trade off by having narrower spaces. Commission discussion ensued regarding ratios of full size spaces to compact and number of spaces to gross square footage and also parking versus the various uses. Will Lester commented to the Commission on the use of motorcycle stalls at Vallco Financial Park and bicycle compartments. He went on to state that the staff recommendations were good and that Commission should consider 50% compact space for all uses and double line striping. It was moved by. Com. Adams, seconded by Com. Koenitzer and passed unanimously to continue discussion of the Parking Ordinance to the meeting of June 25, 1984. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 12. Interpretation of General Plan (application of floor area ratios to motel development) - Pinn Brothers. Assistant Planning Director Cowan presented the staff report to the Commission. It was moved by Com. Claudy, seconded by Com. Koenitzer and passed unanimously to send the resolution to the City Council 1-GPA-80 regarding the application as per staff report. -5- MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ADJOURNED PLANNING COMMISSION OF JUNE 13, 1984 13. Application 17-U-83 - Town Center Properties (John Vidovich) Modification of Use Permit. 1, . a. Elimination of balconies for a I,45,000 sq* ft, office building (Applicant withdrew request). b. Architecture and site plan modifications related to change• in grading plan. Director of Planning & Development Sisk presented the staff report to the Commission. 1' Mary Kirkeby, engineer, presented a history of the grading plan to the Commission and explained the changes needed to tie in the storm drains. Discussion ensued between Mr. Kirkeby, staff and Commission regarding the easterly site elevations, landscaping and circulation at the site. Sylvia Kwan, architect, gave a brief explanation of the landscaping to be used at the site. Commission requested a minute order be stint to the Architectural and Site Approval Commission that with regards to the easterly property line the bushes planted should be a fast growing type, vining and the wall installed should be high and the fencing low. It was moved by Com. Claudy, second Ied by Com. Koenitzer and passed unanimously to approve the proposed grading changes and the wall along the easterly property line. 14. Mariani Financial Company - Request! for General Plan Amendment to consider an increase in floor area ra.tlios for former service station in the southwest corner of De Anza Boulevard and Homestead Road. John Delmare, Mariani Co., stated to the Commission that the site in question was unique and that the issues were of an aesthetic and economic nature. Discussion ensued between Mr. Delmare and iCommission regarding intensity and use at the proposed. site. It was moved by Com. Koenitzer, seconded by Com. Adams and passed unanimously to recommend a General Plan amendment.hearing not be held for the Mariani site at this time. i' NEW BUSINESS None REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION Com. Claudy commented on political signs within the city. City Attorney Kilian stated that the city can not regulate political signs but that they could be prohibited in all public right-of-ways. 0 C U. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ADJOURNED PLANNING COMMISSION OF JUNE 13, 1984 Chairperson Blaine commented on the signs at the old Kester property. - Director of Planning & Development Sisk reported on the Kester property. Com. Adams commented on the garbage problem at the Bateh Bros. liquor store. REPORT OF THE PLANNING DIRECTOR None ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 12:15 p.m. ATTEST: /s/ / Dorothy Cornelius Dorothy Cornelius City Clerk -7- APPROVED: /s/Sharon Blaine Sharon Blaine Chairperson