PC 02-09-2016CITY OF CUPERTINO
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, CA 95014
6:45 P.M.
CITY OF CUPERTINO
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
APPROVED MINUTES
TUESDAY
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
FEBRUARY 9, 2016
The regular Planning Commission meeting of February 9, 2016, was called to order at 6:45 p.m. in the
Cupertino Council Chambers, 10350 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA. by Chairperson Winnie Lee.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present:
Commissioners Absent:
Staff Present:
Chairperson:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Vice Chairperson:
Winnie Lee
Don Sun
Geoff Paulsen
Margaret Gong
Alan Takahashi
Community Development Director:
Assistant Community Development Director:
Consulting Attorney:
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the December 8, 2015 Planning Commission meeting:
Aarti Shrivastava
Benjamin Fu
Colleen Winchester
• Com. Gong requested the following addition to Page 2, following Jennifer Griffin's remarks, insert
"Chair Lee closed the public hearing. "
• Com. Gong's reference to the adjournment wording "6:45 p.m." on the last page refers to the start
time of the next meeting, not the end time of the current meeting. It is standard wording for the
minutes.
Motion: Motion by Com. Sun, second by Com. Paulsen, and unanimously
carried 4-0-0 (Vice Chair Takahashi absent) to approve the minutes of the
December 8, 2015 Planning Commission meeting as amended.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
POSTPONEMENTS/REMOVAL FROM CALENDAR:
2. U-2015-10
Alex Miramar
(Doppio Zero
Pizzeria) 10088
Use Permit for a separate bar at a proposed restaurant located
in the Nineteen800 (formerly Rosebowl) Mixed Use Development
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No. Wolfe Rd.
3. R-2015-38
Mike Chen
Consider an appeal of Two-Story Permit to allow construction
of a new 2, 77 5 square foot single-family residence
(Patel Residence
18780 Tilson Ave.
Items 2 and 3 were postponed to a date yet to be determined.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
PEGGY GRIFFIN, Cupertino Citizens Sensible Growth Initiative (CCSGI):
• Presented an information packet on the goals of the Initiative; reviewed contents of the packet
including summary of Initiative and upcoming developmental projects, what CCSGI will and will not
do; FAQ; text of CCSGI; City Attorney's title and summary,
• Said many people think that any change to the General Plan requires the vote of the people, which is
untrue.
• She asked the Commission to review the materials; one of the provisions is setbacks; the Initiative
only does setbacks in two places -Stevens Creek Blvd. in the Heart of the City from 85 to the eastern
border. Another issue the Initiative discusses is building planes. She asked that they review the
building planes in the plan and look at the Initiative. The numbers came from the city's plans.
LING FENG CHAO, Cupertino resident:
• Thanked the Commission for recommending zero office and zero housing for the 2014 General Plan
Amendment. The Initiative follows the Commission's recommendation, taking away housing and
office not because the group felt Vallco could be retail only, but because they think a location for
housing and office was allocated without sufficient public engagement which is what the Commission
discussed on October 20, and the public needs to weigh in. The purpose of the Initiative is to roll
back the clock, give more time to discuss what kind of Vallco they would like. The Initiative would
not lock Vallco into any configuration, because as long as the voters approve, Vallco could be mixed
use. The City Council also considered the option to put Vallco on the ballot to be approved by voters.
She said she was grateful that in the last 10 years there hasn't been any project special amendments
except for Apple, and even for Apple, there have only been minor amendments which she said is the
way it should be. There should be mostly citywide amendments and very rare to have projects that
would alter the General Plan.
Chair Lee closed Oral Communications.
General Plan Authorization Applications.
There was a discussion about the General Authorization Applications wherein Ms. Shrivastava answered
Commissioners' questions. Ms. Shrivastava said that the City Council, after review, decided not to
authorize the applications from the Oaks and Goodyear Tire. She explained that some changes will be
made in the process, the applicants may reapply, and the applications will be accepted twice a year. The
new process will give the public the ability to hear the applications before staff starts working on them.
She said that there are no limits on applications, only timelines for submissions; postcards will be mailed
to city addresses; it will be posted online and people can send in comments. Once the City Council
authorizes the project, staff can begin working on the project.
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Colleen Winchester, Attorney:
• Reminded those present that the item being discussed was not listed on the agenda and therefore
comments should be limited to general conversation. To the extent there is a desire of a
commissioner to look at any type of development, there would need to be a noticed agenda, outreach
and the need to have process involved.
• With respect to the Initiative, City Council has authorized a report under Election Code 92.12.
Once the report is prepared it will be submitted as a public document; that is the process now.
The City Council has authorized the 92.12 Report and it will be prepared and discussed. There
are 7 factors including environmental impact, fiscal impact, etc.
CONSENT CALENDAR: None
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS: None
REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Environmental Review Committee: No meeting.
Housing Commission: No meeting.
Economic Development Committee Meeting: No meeting.
Mayor's Monthly Meeting With Commissioners: Com. Paulsen reported on the following:
Parks and Rec Comm.:
• Looking forward to City Council meeting to address Joint Cities Feasibility Study on Stevens Creek
Trail; meeting postponed to March.
• Continuing work on Stevens Creek Corridor and Parks Master Plan; and looking at Stocklmeir
property.
• Mayor would like to have a swim center at Memorial Park near Senior Center.
Bike and Ped Comm.:
• Proposing Walk One Week to School; city will close streets to autos near schools to help traffic.
Teen Comm.:
• Proposed speakers for Teen Comm.: Apple, NASA.
• Needs space for study, tutoring.
TECComm.:
• GIS support available to the public.
• Mapping all dead phone areas.
Library Comm.:
• Circulation up since no fees charged for non-residents.
• Running out of room for functions.
• Program proposed "So You Want To Be Mayor".
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Misc.:
• Leighigh Cement Plant is for sale.
4. REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:
• Ms. Shrivastava introduced Benjamin Fu, the new Assistant Planning Director, replacing Gary Chao.
Mr. Fu reviewed his background.
ADJOURNMENT:
• The meeting was adjourned to next Planning Commission meeting on January 12, 2016, beginning at
6:45 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
Approved as presented: February 23, 2016