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ASA-2014-05
_ CITY OF CUPERTINO
�' 10300 Torre Avenue
CI, , Cupertino, California` 95014
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OF TFiE PLAlVIVTNG COlyINIISSIOIV 0�TI IE CI'I'Y OF CUPERTINO APPROVIIVG
A1V ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE APPROVAL PERNIIT TO'ALLOW AIV OUTDOOR ' :
PLAY AREA,LANDSCAPE ENI=IANCE1VIElVTS;AIVD ASSOCIATED SITE �
IlVlPROVElVIEN'TS FOR A NEW DAY CARE LTSE AT AN:EXISTING OFFICE BUILDING
� . LOCATED AT 20111 STEVENS CREEK BOULEVARID
SECTIOlV I: PIZOTECT DESCRIPTION
Application No ., ..' - ASA-2014-05 : ; . , -
Applicant:. �Janice Yeh(Litt1e Tree�ilingu a11Vlontessori) :
Properfy Owner: Trans-Gontinental Real,Estate InvesimentiCorporation
Location. :. . 20111 Sfevens Creek Boulevard (AP1V 316-23-026) -
� SECTION II: FINDINGS FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE APPROVAL:
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.�.,,�1 WI�EREAS,. trie Pl��uung Commission of the City of Cupertino� received an� apphcation for "ari :
� ) Architectural and Site Approval as described in Section I. of this Resolution; and
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WHEREAS, t-.�ie necessary public notices have been,;given;as required by the I'rocedural Ordinance of
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the City of Cupertino,. and tlle Planning Commission,has held at least one public hear�ng,in regard to _
the application; and
WHEREAS, the applieant has met the burderi of proof requ'`ired to support'said application;arid' �
V1l�IEREAS,the 1'lanning Commission(find`s as follows with regard to this application: ''
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1: The proposal, at .fhe proposed location, will not �be detrimental or injurious' to p`r`operiy or
improvexnents in the vicinity, and will not be detriiimental to`the public health, safety, general
welfare,or convenience;
The project has satisfied all aspects of the City's Ordinance.`'T7ie project`is sufficiently parked." A traffic and_
� noise analysis has been prepared confirrrcing that the project will not cause `significant iinpacts to the
surrounding area. ,
2. The proposal is consistent with the purposes of'Chapter 19134,Architectural and Sife Review, of the
Cupertino 1VIunicipal Code, the General Plan, any specific plan, zoning ordinances, conditional use
permits, exceptions, subdivision maps or other entitlements to use which regulate the subject
property including,but not limited to, adherence'to the following specific criterias
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�v, ; a) Only minor changes.have been proposed to the existing building that do not affect the overall.
"� 'architectural quality of the bu�ldirig. The�.pro�ect is`not proposing to significant alter the exterior
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of the existing two-story office building. Only the necessary site and building �
modifications/improvements associated with the daycare operation are proposed.
b) Design harmony between new and existing buildings have been preserved and the materials,
and with the future character of the neighborhood and purposes of the zone in which it is
situated. The location, height and materials of the proposed site improvements, landscaping
features, and play area fencing harmonize with adjacent developments and are designed to
complement the existing surrounding professional and commercial uses.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED:
That after careful consideration of the initial study, maps, facts, e�chibits, testimony and other evidence
submitted in this matter, subject to the conditions which are enumerated in this Resolution beginning on
PAGE 2 thereof,:
The application for an Architectural and Site Approval, Application no. ASA-2014-05 is hereby approved,
and that the subconclusions upon which the findings and conditions specified in this Resolution are
based and contained in the Public Hearing record concerning Application no. ASA-2014-05 as set forth in
the Minutes of Planning Commission Meeting of June 9, 2014, and are incorporated by reference as
though fully set forth herein.
SECTION III: CONDITIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPT.
1. APPROVED EXHIBITS �
This approval is based on Exhibits titled "Little Tree Bilingual Montessori" prepared by the
applicant consisting of seven pages and "Little Tree Montessori New Cupertino Campus, 20111
Stevens Creek Boulevard, Suites 130 & 150, Cupertino, CA 95014" prepared by Adaptive
Architecture dated May 30, 2014 consisting of pages A1.1,A1.1E, A1.2, A2.1, AB-1, and Ll, except as
may be amended by the Conditions contained in this Resolution.
Planning Staff has the ability to approve minor modifications to the business plan as long as the
changes are consistent with any applicable Building and/or Fire Codes (including but not limited to
accessibility, fire safety, and building occupancy and other appropriate agencies).
2. PARKING LOT RESTORATION
In the event, Little Tree Bilingual Montessori business terminates, the applicant and/or property
owner shall be required to removal all outdoor apperatuses associated with the daycare operation,
including but not limited to, play structures, fencing, canopies, and/or other pertinent
improvements. The applicant shall be responsible to restore the parking lot to comply with the
City's Parking Ordinance.
3. UTILITY STRUCTURES
All new utility structures will be required to be located underground or screened from public view.
4. BICYCLE PARKING
The applicant shall provide a Class I bicycle parking facility for the proposed project in accordance �
with the City's Parking Regulations under Chapter 19.100 of the Cupertino Municipal Code.
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��� 5: LANDSCAPE SCREENING `
�Y� The landscape screening solution along Stevens Creek Boulevard shall be reviewed and approVed
by the Director of Community I�evelopment. Consideration shall be given to the appropriate
planting specie, number, height and location in order to ensure that the landscaping features are
consi"stent and compatible with'the business and office'environment along Sfevens`Creek`Boulevard
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6. LANDSCAPE:IlVSTALLATION REPORT
The:project is subject to all pro�isions delineated in the Landscape Ordinance (C1VIC, Chapter 14.15):`
A landscape installation audit' shall be conducted by a certified landscape professional after the
` � landscaping and irrigation systein have been installed."I'lie findings 'of the assessxnent shall be
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coiisolidated into a landscape installation report.` ` ` ,
The landscape installation report shall include, but is not limited to: inspection to confirm that the
landscaping and irr'igation systexri a"re installed as specified`in the landscape'and irrigation design `
` plan, system tune-up, system test wit11"distributiori uniforinity�, reporting overspray or run-off thaf,
causes overland flow, and preparatiori of an irrigation schedule. '
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The landscape installation report shall include the following statement: "The laridscape and
irrigation system have been installed as specified in the landscape and irrigation d`esign plari and
� coxnplies;with the c`riteria of the ordinance and the permit:"
�) 7., LANDSCAPE AIVD IRRIGATIOlV IVIAINTENANCE
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Per the Landscape Ordinance (C1VIC; Chapter 14.15), a maintenance schedule shall�be established
��` �axid sulomittecl= to the Director of Coinmunity Developmerit or his/her designee, either:with-the
landscape application package, or with the'landscape installation xeport.
� a) !Schedules should take into account water requirements for the plant establishinerit:period and
° water requiremerifs for established landscapes. -
b) '1Vlaititenance shall "include; but not be limited to the following: routine inspection; pressure
testing, adjustment and repair of the irrigation system• aerating and de-thatching turf'areas;
replenishing mulch; fertilizing; pruning; replanting of failed plants; weeding; pest control;• and
removing obstructions to emission devices. lVlaintenance shall also include pruxung of the screen
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shrubs along Stevens Creek Boulevard so as not to exceed'the'lieight'of the''wrought iron ferice in
accordance with Condition 5 of this Resolution.
c) Failed plants shall be replaced with the same ox.functionally;equivalent plants that may be size-
ad�usted..as appropriate;for the stage of growth of the-overall installation. Failing plants shall'
either be; replaced or be revived through .appropriate'adjustments in water, nufrients, pest
control or other factors as recommended by a landscaping professionaL
SECTION IU: CONDITIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE PLTBLIG WORICS I�EPARTNIENT .
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1. STREET IIVIPROVElVlENTS '
�'� In order to improve`pedestrian-circulation and enhanee safety, applicant is requirecl to re construct
�� the'project's main driveway with a standard driveway`approach. This work will require xemoval of
landscaped median and reduce existing driveway aprons or flares. Also, remove and repair broken
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and/or uplifted curbs and gutters, sidewalks and related structures per City standards as specified �
by the City Engineer.
2. DRAINAGE
Demonstrate the proposed playground area will not block existing and future stormwater runoff.
Additional storm inlet may be required. Drainage shall be provided to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer.
3. ENCROACHMENT PERMIT
The project developer shall obtain an encroachment permit with the City of Cuperti.no providing for
payment of fees, including but not limited to checking and inspection fees, storm drain fees, park
dedication fees, fees for under grounding of utilities, and provide necessary bond for the proposed
street improvements.
-The fees 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.
4. FULL TRASH CAPT'URE SYSTEM
The developer will be responsible for installing a full trash capture system/device to capture trash
from the onsite storm drain before the storm water reaches the City owned storm drain system. A
full capture system or device is a single device or series of devices that traps all particles retained by
a 5 mm mesh screen and has a design treatrnent capacity of not less than the peak flow rate Q
resulting from a one-year, one-hour storm in the sub-drainage area (see the Municipal Regional
Permit section C.10 for further information/requirements).
5. TRASH ENCLOSURES
The trash enclosure plan must be designed to the satisfaction of the Environmental Programs
Manager. Clearance by the Public Works Department is needed prior to obtaining a building
permit.
6. REFUSE TRUCK ACCESS
Developer shall must obtain clearance from the Environmental Programs Manager in regards to
refuse truck access for the proposed development.
7. BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
Utilize Best Management Practices (BMPs), as required by the State Water Resources Control Board,
for construction activity, which disturbs soil. BMP plans shall be included in grading and street
improvement plans.
8. EROSION CONTROL PLAN
Developer shall must provide an approved erosion control plan by a Registered Civil Engineer.
This plan should include all erosion control measures used to retain materials on site. Erosion
control notes shall be stated on the plans. �
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� 9; WORK SCHEDULE `> ' : ' � �
Every 6 xnonths,the developer shall submit a.work schedule to:the City to show the timefable for all
grading/erosion control.work in conjunction with this project.
10. OPEItATIOlVS:&MAINTENANCE AGREElVIENT
Developer shall enter into an Operations & Maintenance Agreement with the City prior to:final
occupancy. The Agreement shall include the operation and maintenance for non-standard '
. appurtenances.in the public road right-of-way that may include, but.is not limited to; sidewalk,
pavers, and street lights. '
11. FIRE PROTECTION .
Fire sprinklers shall be installed in any new construction to the approval of the City.
SANTA CLARA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT �
A letter of clearance for the pro,ject shall be obtained from the Santa Clara County Fire Department
pxior to issuance of building permits. Clearance should include'written approval`:of the location of `
. any proposed'Fire.Backflow Prevenfers, Fire I�epartment Connections and Fire Hydranfs (typically
Backflow Preventers should be located on private property adjacent to the public'right of way, and
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fire department connections must be-located within 100' of a Fire Hydrant).
12. FIRE HYDRANT
' Fire hydrants sl�all be located as required by the City and Sanfa Clara County Fire Depariment as
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13. DEDICATIOlV OF UIVDERGROUND WATER-RIGHTS
Developer shall "quit claim" to the City all rights to pump, take or otherwise extraet water from the
" underground basin or any underground strata in the Santa Clara valley:
14. SANITAIZY I�ISTIZICT:
`A letter of clearance for the project shall be obtained from the Cupertirio Sanitary I�istrict prior to
issuance;of building permits.
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PASSED ANI� ADOPTED this 9th day of Jurie, 2014, Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission of
the City of Cupertino, State of California,by the following roll call vote:
AYES: ` COIVIMISSIONERS:
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ATTEST: APPROVED:
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� I'aul Bro h Chai ,
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' Assistant I�irector of Community Development Cupertino Plannin om�i ssion
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