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CITY OF CUPERTINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
10300 TORRE AVENUE
TELEPHONE: (408) 252-4505
PC-438
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
HELD ON APRIL 23, 1984 IN THE"COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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, Szabo, Chairperson
Blaine '
Staff Present: Dir. of Planning & Development Sisk
Assistant Planning Director Cowan
Assistant City Engineer Whitten
Deputy City Clerk Villarante
Planner I Piasecki
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Com. Adams, seconded by Com. Koenitzer and passed
unanimously to approve the minutes of March 12, 1984 as corrected.
It was moved by Com. Claudy, seconded by Com. Koenitzer and passed with
Com. Adams abstaining to approve the minutes of March 14, 1984 as
corrected.
POSTPONEMENTS OR NEW AGENDA ITEMS
It was moved by Com. Claudy, seconded by Com. Adams and passed unanimously
to continue agenda item 6, Interpretation of the General Plan, to the
meeting of May 14, 1984 as requested by the Carl Swenson Development Co.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Assistant Planning Director Cowan referred to the letter received from the
Carl Swenson Development Co.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Application 16-TM-81 - James Arnold - Request for Extension of
Tentative Map.
2. Application 17-TM-81 - James Hoffman - Request for Extension of
Tentative Map.
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It was moved by Com. Claudy, seconded by Com. Adams .and approved -
unanimously to approve extension of items 1 & 2.
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR: II
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PUBLIC HEARINGS I'
3. Application 1-Z-84 of CITY OF CUPERTINO (OLD MONTA VISTA AREA):
PREZONE AND REZONE approximately i97 acres within the Old Monta Vista®
area to R1 (Residential Single -Family), A-UA
(Agricultural/Recreational), P (Planned Development Residential and
Planned Development Light Industrial) zoning districts or whatever
zones may be deemed appropriate by the Planning Commission which are
consistent with the General Plan. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: The
Environmental Review Committee recommends the granting of the Negative
Declaration. The project boundary is generally bounded by Granada
Avenue to the north, Imperial Avenue to the east, McClellan Road to
the south and by the westerly Uoundary of the Blackberry Farm Golf
Course to the west: First Hearing[continued. Tentative City Council
hearing date - May 21, 1984.
Assistant Planning Director Cowan presented a staff report to the
Commission. I
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Discussion ensued between staff and Commission regarding topography of
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Byrne Avenue and the designated flood plane area.
Michael Lynch, 631 Phar Lap Avenue, San Jose, commented to the Commission
that he felt the changes proposed were not consistent with the General
Plan, that 'he was confused with the intent of the proposal and that he
felt there would be more restrictions !with a PD Zoning of the area. He
went on to state that he had requestedlpostponement of the hearing due to
lack of information to the public.
Assistant Planning Director Cowan gav,'e a brief explanation of the intent._
of prezoning in the area.
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Dave MacLeroy, 10295 Byrne Avenue,i stated to the Commission that he was
concerned with the change in the R11 to R10 zoning and requested some
reassurance from staff regarding future development in the area.
James Dyer, 21685.Lomita Avenue, stated to Commission that he felt the
hearing should be postponed for further information and that the PD.zoning
change would allow him to build on his site much easier.
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Hazel Fretwell, 10139 Byrne Avenue, commented to Commission that she
concurred with Mr. MacLeroy but that she was concerned with being allowed
a variance to build on her lot.
Chairperson Blaine gave a brief explanation to Mrs. Fretwell regarding the
variance procedure and commented on s"cond units.
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Henry Mikulaco, Imperial Avenue, stated to Commission that he felt Monta
Vista zoning should not be changed unless individuals requested the -
change.
David Heck, 31685 Olive Avenue, questioned 'Commission as to changes in the
industrial zoning and closure of Imperial Avenue and commented that the
zoning should remain as is. '
Chairperson Blaine attempted to clarify the principals of prezoning 'to the
public and to explain that the hearing was not regarding annexation of --
parcels in the area from County to City.
Henry Mikulaco, stated to the Commission that it would cost more to make
an addition if the zoning in the area was changed.
Mr. MacLeroy commented on the aesthetic considerations regarding the zone
changes to the Commission.
Jim Forsythe, McClellan Rd., stated to the Commission that when he decided
to build the County had. required him to annex into the City and that he
did not understand the procedure.
Planner I Piasecki gave a brief explanation of .the County requirements
regarding annexation of contiguous properties.
Mr. Forsythe, stated to Commission that he was scared of the prezoning and
• questioned if it would allow more control over leasing of properties in
the area. He went on to state that he would like the zoning left alone.
Assistant Planning Director Cowan gave brief explanation of the PD and
PD/ML Zoning.
Terry Payne, stated to the Commission that he had not heard anyone address
the question of fire safety regarding the closure of Imperial Avenue.
Michael Lynch stated to the Commission that he had been told by a staff
member that each use change would require an informal use permit and ASAC
review.
Andrew Kemp, stated to Commission that he would not like to see any more
development on Byrne Avenue.
It was moved by Com. Claudy, seconded by Com. Koenitzer and passed
unanimously to close the public hearing.
It was moved by Com. Claudy, seconded by Com. Koentizer and passed
unanimously to recommend the granting of a Negative Declaration.
It was moved by Com. Claudy, seconded by Com. Szabo and passed with a 5-0
vote to approve the Apostolic Church - Area M of the Prezoning Map which
is zoned R1-8 Santa Clara County be prezoned BQ.
It was moved by Com. Claudy, seconded by Com. Szabo and passed wi-th a
unanimous vote to approve Application 1-Z-84 Exhibit A to prezone the
properties fronting Imperial Avenue PD with'ML and residential intent.
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It was moved by, Com. Claudy, seconded lby Com. Koenitzer and passed with a.
unanimous vote to approve Application [1-Z-84 section B prezoning areas
A,B,C,G,H,K,N of Exhibit A first revision as per staff recommendation.
It was moved by Com. Szabo, seconded by Com. Koenitzer and defeated by a
2-3 vote with Commissioners Claudy, Blaine and Adams dissenting to•prezone
Byrne Avenue Area 0, P as per staff recommendation.
It was moved by Com. Claudy, secondediby Com. Adams and passed with a 4-1 .
vote, Com. Szabo dissenting to prezone areas 0, P redesignating it R18.
It was moved by Com. Koenitzer, seconded by Com. Adams and passed with a
5-0 vote to approve Application 1-Z-84iareas F & L prezoning them to
R1-7.5 as per staff recommendation.
4. Application 1-GPA-84 of the
consider General Plan Amendments
amendments described below:
OF CUPERTINO: PUBLIC HEARING to
uding, but not limited to the
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 floor area
intensity for older shopping centers already exceeding a .25 FAR.
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C. Consider a land use policy which would grant additional square
footage to the Uenaka property.
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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 thel'Old Monta Vista commercial district
to Foothill Boulevard.
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First Hearing continued.
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Chairperson Blaine gave brief explanation of the substandard lot issue.
Ann Anger presented background information regarding Santa Clara County
requirements for substandard lots. I She went on to state that she does
not want to see Commission allow 2 stolry houses to be built on 25 ft. lots
in the Monta Vista area.
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Planning Commission discussion ensued jwith a consensus for approval of
item A as per staff recommendations with the addition of a condition
showing that the lots must be contiguous, side by side, with the lots
facing the same street.
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Assistant Planning Director Cowan gale a brief staff report regarding item
B.
Jim Jackson, attorney for Alan Byer; commented to the Commission that.the
smaller shopping centers should have some incentive to upgrade.
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® Commission discussion ensued regarding the possible lack of.
residential/neighborhood oriented shopping centers.
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It was moved by Com. Claudy, seconded by Com. Adams and passed unanimously
to approve a minute order to the City Council requesting a hearing for
General Plan changes regarding offices in small commercial areas. .
Commission discussion ensued regarding item B.
Jim Jackson stated to the Commission that they should consider the staff
recommendation regarding flexibility at each.site and commented that they
should look at each case individually.
It was the consensus of the Commission to approve the staff recommendation
for item B stating that they would like to retain the small neighborhood
shopping centers by allowing increase in the FAR and requiring upgrades in
landscaping and to.continue discussion of item B for 2 weeks.
Mr. Uenaka requested a 30-day continuance of item C from the Commission.
Chairperson Blaine stated that item C regarding the Uenaka property would
be continued for 30 days.
Recess: 10:05 p.m. to 10:17 p.m.
Assistant City Engineer Whitten gave a brief staff report regarding item
D.
Mr. MacLeroy requested an explanation of the changes. from the Commission.
The Commission consensus was in favor of the staff recommendations for
item D. .
It was moved by Com. Koenitzer, seconded by Com. Adams to continue
Application 1-GPA-84 of the City of Cupertino to the meeting of May 29.
Mr. Critchfield questioned Commission as to the amount of time needed to.
pass the General Plan Amendment.
Director of Planning and Development Sisk stated that the Commission could
consider the items separately in order to expedite the process.
Com. Koenitzer withdrew the motion on the floor.
It was moved by Com. Claudy, seconded by Com. Adams and passed unanimously
to continue items A & D to the meeting of May 14 and to be considered
separately.
It was moved by Com. Claudy, seconded by Com. Adams and passed unanimously
to continue items B & C to the meeting of May 29.
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5. CITY OF CUPERTINO: PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDING THE OFF-STREET"
PARKING ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: 6
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1. Change off-street parking ratiois foi° various uses.
2. Change stall dimensions and percentage of regular, compact, and
handicapped parking stalls required for various uses.
3. Provide a policy on shared paring for mixed use developments.
4. Provide alternative parking lstall arrangements in parking
structures.
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: The Environmental Review Committee recommends
the granting of a Negative Declaration. First Hearing continued'.
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Planner I Piasecki presented a staff report to the Commission stating that
staff would like Commission to provide guidance regarding the parking
issue.
Ann Anger stated to the Commission that 2 door cars are very wide for
compact spaces.
Mark Kroll, 10080 N. Wolfe Rd., stated Ito the Commission that parking was
a very emotional issue and that he felt they should consider; 1.
Structured parking with long term parking stalls being 8161, wide, 2. 60%
compact ratios, 3. 3.25 spaces per thousand sq. ft. of rentable space as
adequate parking. He went on to state) that the stall length of 171611 has
worked and that shared parking should be considered.
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Assistant City Engineer Whitten stated to the Commission that the
decreased stall widths would increase the need for increased isle width
for turning radius.
Commission discussion ensued regarding inclusion of compact parking spaces
and R&D versus office uses. I'
It was moved by Com. Claudy, seconded by Com. Adams and passed unanimously
to continue discussion of the off-street parking ordinance to the meeting
of May 29.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
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REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
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REPORT OF THE PLANNING DIRECTOR
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Meeting was adjourned at 11:25 p.m.
Attested: Approved:
/s/Dorothy Cornelius /s/Sharon Blaine
Dorothy Cornelius Sharon Blaine
City Clerk Chairperson
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