PC 06-08-64
¡032l So. Hwy 9, Cupertino, Calif., 95014
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CITY OF CUPERTINO
CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA :
·;MrN1.JTES ·OFT.HE·REGULAR MEETING OF THE .PLANNING COMMISSION - 6/8/64
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PLACE: Board Room, Cupertino Elementary School District
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Commissioners present: Adamo, Gates, Johnson, Snyder, Thomson
Commiªsioners absent: Frolich, RamPY
Staff present: City Attorney, Assistant City Engineer, City
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MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETINGS: May 21, 25, 28, 1964
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C'omm;~ Johnson had the following corrections: to the Minutes of
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Page 9, last para." line l,
'~nsert ~hè word s . "rßque::¡ted
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delete the word "challenged" and
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Page )2, third para. from the . bottom, after' "welfare and morals
. ôf the Community." add "Spot zoning should be granted when
property.as presently zoned, is renqered useless."
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Paget '12;' thirð,·pa;ra.. from the bottom, aftei' the words "area
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should be preserved. ~d and could be preserved by a minimum
amount of grading with an approx1imate loss of five trees."
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It., ~aÊi m,9védby,Comm. Snyder. and-seconded by Oamm. Adamo to
approve as èorrected the Minutes o,:r May 21;25 & 28, 1964.
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1. 'The June 3rd agenda and May 2Öth summary of actions of
the County Planning Commission.
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The appl1patiop ·for R-12 zoning for the property
Of:rßtf!-llin,g Road has· beencont:l:nued until 6/17.)
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Mr. Willian¡ Smith, 236 Al1ciaWa'y, Los Altos, stated
that he was present at this meeting regarding this
property because Mr. French was called to Nova Scotia.
He explained that they are asking forR-12 because it
works well with this. develópment of less than 14 units
per acre.
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Mr. Smith pointed out that this property is next to the
freeway and under a htgh wire.
Comm. Snyder asked how Cupertino can be assured that
this developer won't sell the property after it has been
rezoned. Mr. Smith stated at the County meeting that
they are willing to do whatever is requested of them
by the Planning Commission to assure they will· follow
through with their development.
The City Planner could see nothing wrong with this
development, although it does border an R-l area.
At this point, Chairman Thomson explained the background
of this case to the audience.
Comm. Adamo asked if this was for 14 units per acre on
less than 5 acres.
It was established that the Stoneson property will be
an'R':"24 'type· deve'loþmfmt. .'
Mr. R. A. Robertson, 10373 Ann Arbor, Cupertino, said he
was concerned about the overall density in this area and
the traffic situation.
Mr. A. C. Barlow, 21739 Terrace Drive, Cupertino, asked
when Mary Avenue will be completed. The Assistant City
Engineer said there is no answer to this question at
this time.
The City Planner said that if we don't get the freeway
viaducts something should be done about Gardena Avenue.
Comm. Gates felt that, since the traffic problems are
already bad, why modify the first letter that was sent
to the County Planning Commission.
Mr. Ralph Beasley, 21623 Terrace Drive, Cupertino,
requested the original letter stand because the pro-
posed development is in violation of the master plan
regarding density.
Mrs. Shir:J.ey Sersin, 22380 Balustrol Court, Cupertino,
asked for clarification of the density of this project.
Chairman Thomson asked Mr. Smith if he knew why this
property has never been annexed to Cupertino. Mr. Smith
said he tho~ght the rezoning would be more expedient
this way.,
It was moved by Comm. Snyder and seconded by Comm. Gates
to recommend to the County Planning Commission that they
do not approve this application because the intended
use' 0f'·this propeHY'will increåSé the traffic problems
in thls"area fôr .which there is nò SJ!)ltltiò¡:l apparent.
'i'heref'orè":a'..lô~T '\:i'ensitY'ÚsèWoùld be appropriate for
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AYES:
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ABSENT :
Comm. Gates, Johnson, Snyder,
Comm. Adamo
Comm. Frol1ch, Rampy
Thomson
Motion carried, 4-1
2. Communication from County Planning Commission, including
tentative map for 4 lots at vicinity of Merriman Avenue,
south of Permanente Road.
There were no verbal objections from the Planning
commission on this tentative map.
3. Letter of transmittal, along with copies of the ZONING
ORDINANCE REVIEW.
B. Verbal Communications:
1. Mr . Hollingsworth, Ba llustro Court, Cupert.ino, said he
is concerned about the flood of rezoning applications
for multiples in this area. He wondered how the
c~tizens could be nmde aware of future applications.
The Chairman said the best way would be to contact the
City Hall for this information. The: Assistant City
Engineer added that when a Public Hearing is requested
it is posted and published in the Cupertino Courier
2 weeks before the Hearing is ,scheduled.
Mrs. Williams, 22022 Lindy 'Lane, Cupertino., stated that
her family has lived in this area for many years dnd
it is sometimes hard to keep track of issues because
of the many and varied county and city limits.
Mr. Bill Foy, 11234 Catalina Court, Cupertino, sug-
gested the City display a large map at each meeting
with overlays of the property being considered for
each application.
He was told that although this was a good idea, it
would require considerable staff time and that their
work load is very heavy a.s it is..
IV HEARINGS SCHEDULED:
A. MASON ENTERPRISES, INC.: Appl. 112-Z-63 to rezone 50
acres from M~1:B-4~H to R-2-H, R-3-Hand R-24-Hj east
side of the Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way,
north of University Avenue. Continued.
Chairman Thomson stated that the Public Hearing was
closed at the last meeting. Mr. Tersini was present to
answer any questions of the Planning Commissioners.
Comm. Gates stated that at the last Hearing the City
Planner had expressed the view that the railroad may be
needed in the future but he felt ther.e was no immediate
need for it.
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Comm. Gates wondered if this proPE1J;'t'ycould be used by an
industry that would 'requirè few,émployees (thus, not creat-
ing added traffic burdens)' but cou;)oci utilize the railroad
in the traps fer of· goods.
The City Planner stated that in his recent talks with
Southern Pacific Railroad officials he learned they could
not think ,of acustonier for the railröåd at the present
time. The CityPlannèr said he agri'!eswith Comm. Gates I
thinking, but there are noimmedlateprospects.
Mr. Tersini said that he would be,agreeable to R-24 with
the elimination of the R-3. He stated that the industrial
property available in Santa Clara County is being taken
up at,a vr;Jry slow rate and wonders how many years it
would be until this property would be developed as it is
presently zoned. Comm. Gates agr~ed that it appears one
would probably have to wait a long time.
Com\!l. Gates asked the City Planner for his explanation of
t~e ~etter from Mr. Lårsenof the,Courtty regarding traffic.
The City Planner said he is very concerned about the
traffic volume. He said there ,is very little data available
on. traffic throughresldent}al areas. He hopes to correct
this situation.
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Comm. Gates observed,' through his experience of driving to
and from Mountain' View to' work, that we are using only half
of our highways. Most of , the traffic \!loves in one direction
in. the mornings and the other direction in the afternoons~
Comm. JOhnson asked the Chairman if there were any addi-
tional figures 'avåilable on the underpass. The Chairman
stated there was nothing new since the last Hearing. He
fel.:t, however, there is d:efinitely a need for ingress and
egress from the east.
Co~m. Snyder said that it appears we have not solved the
ingress and egress proþlem we had, in the first place.
Mr. Tersini atated that he is still negotiating with the
State regarding the financing of the underpass and if it
were spelled out in the ruling by the P}anning Commission
that the developer is to put in this underpass it would
hurt his chances of gett~ng financia:i.he.lP.I'ro\!l the State.
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TheC1tyAttorney advised' that,än .
prov1si:on for ~aste'rlýtrá:ffi.q.'; .
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Mr. Tersini asked if it wouldþePermissable to save the
undex:paasrequitt:>emeht-' uhtii" ten'þ<iti ve,: map time'.'
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COrDm,. Snyder asked theàpphcant if he would like to have
this application tabled untiJ, .he is finished ,rtegótiating
with: the,. State.. Mr. õ':Pergin'.1 ,"sa,idd the State .is awaiting
the.,rezoniœ, !dedisibn before, t'11.è'y.wllJ" cQntintle their
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It was moved by Comm.Snyèer and seconded by Comm. Gates
to continue the maUer on thA ager,du for 2 weeks.
After contin1.led :liJcussion, Mr, 'I>n sj,ni stated that he'
preferred action by the City at this meeti~g because
negotiations with the State cœe pËnding acticn by the City.
Waiting 2 weeks would ~0t ,3cccJmrJj,::'sh anythi¡¡g.
Comm. Snyder I s motion was retracté1d.
It was moved by Comm. 3nyder t,) table the matter until a
s1.litable ingress and egress p.coblem on the easterly portion
of the property has bcen solved. There was no seèond.
It was. moved by Camm. Johnson and öeconded by Comm. Adamo
to amend application 112-Z-63 to re20ne 50 acres from
"M-l:B-4-H to R-2-H, :S··3-E 8.'ld R:~'~-I¡" t.,..., '"'"".(' in3tead
"M-l:B-4-H t.o R..,2}'¡, E,"
AYES: Comm.. Adamo, Gates, ~!'oL: ;).:(1, Snyd,.::::~ rl'~"c,mRon
NOES: None
ABSENT: Coron. Frolich, Rampy
Motion carried, ~-O
It was moved by Comm. Gates and seconded by Camm. Snyder,
Whereas, it has become aPPRrent during the Public Hearings
on application 112-Z-63, that the proximity of this pro-
perty a.t th'è Stevens Creek Road-Stevens Creek Freeway
intersection will create overcrowded and consequently unsafe
traffic conditions on this single residential street that
provides the only ingress and egress to the property under
qiscussion; and
Whereas, !;l-le present zoning 01' tìÜ;¡ property is M-l :B-4-H;
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Whereas, the transportation SystS:JE of a communitY- are
vital to its gr.')\·;th 8tld economic ::211 being; 'and,
Where~s the existinß Southern Pacific right-of-way appears
permanent il1 all r<ês,ects; and,
Whereas, in general, those industrie3 that utilize rail-
road facilities ",re of a low emploY2e del1sity; and,
Whereas, such a low density use of the propsrt.y ls consis-
tent with the tl'af'f'j,c problem" ,,:,:0 è11'é in the area;
Then f0,.,,, , j,. 1';;) ,:-", ,,)v application 11~-z-f) (k:'liAd.
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ABSENT: Ccmm. Frolich, hampy
Motion carried, 3-2
B. WILLIAM. F. HARANG: Appl. 14-z-64 to rezone 2 acre,s ¡
from R-l:B-2 to R-2_H on the east side of Vista Drive
between Forest Avenue and Appletree Lane. Second Hearing.
f0r Hélr!'\ng 38i"l r.n"t hp "¡e~ ':'Pcl'lPsT.ed "t 'che first 'lE'ar~,l"f';
to pr::¡;:;d~ce ä pr el.i~in&ry cost est~.rnatE' ~ r.()~1~J:'¿ ¿-11:"8 (;~'_gll(
Ic"~:8 In\!O_¡~vej and it hill ruD $300J pel- : <..;-.::: fo:( t~e
improvements.
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Mr. Ha'rang- ran· è~ s'...Lyvey nL 0:1(' ¡;'"j(: '_>" l{..~. in the: 81'ea,
taking into aCc01mt ¡~r') C C', t cf j '"J.' ''IE r"')[j:,.~, ;Ie' found
that going into CUtJ'LOil :'~():,le_, in 'c:"'" acee "j':hprbi:Jent
land costR' and ~.l1pI"O\"8mer:ts, 1r ~.'\fin·,.l.(~ r'v.n ~ J!.i" 000 to
$35"OOO:.pèr ham2 =·18 t1)f~n TiVClJt t() 80~P tn8l~t'a;1c'é' compahies
't'c,see what ty¿e of loa!;::; c,~'_d<i "c cbc[,j,ncd and he found
they ob ject ,to this prope;'I:Y '"'" Lt~ ¿t':,j,°OSG ;;J¡e' street from
a school and a. pHrl~j.ùt:; let: ~~:-t:;c,
Prospective buyerß would 'Je i'i:;C':ò( VJi'c'h b, d:)¡,(r' payment of
$10,000. Mr'. Har'lnr: aLù felt ',etttng up .~. saJNI program
for eight JllOmes W01.:1d bl' "cor'lJ'Ücaily' 1nfe'\ßible. These
homes w(;1.Úd not be o;} a Pk1Ü), str-eet. and nc,~STJOper ndver-
tising would ue 'lecessal'y,
In the case of' dllrlexec, hl; f01.jnd tr'ey vJ::mlj run approxi-
mately. :~37,OOO nne each unit wc..ü1d r~üt fOl' abc'ut $175 per
month. One unit :Ln each would be ":)Nner occupüia and he
would have to be in t;:le ~\7(J0 plu:1 p~r month b:oa.cket to
qualify for fj,nancing. These duplr-;xes ,,,oulr1 h8.ve shake
roofs and wauld be g.tven the delu}; treatrr:,:nt, ¡·ír. Harang
felt that going i,nta è\!'.ythì!¡g1:Jut JU,)]c;':C'j re.:' ;just, these
eight lots would be :L'inancia1ïy ]'iL'ohibiti','e,
Comm. Johnson asked how the "roperty .owner pJ armed to use
the corner lot which he is retz.iníng. Hl' Harang did not
have this informati.on,
Comrn. Snyder asked for som2 dimension",. I'í,'. Harang
" stated the. property is 86' deep, flat. TD.èI'e wHI be
1400 sq. it. P!'èr unit plus garage, They wil J. haVe thr.ee
bedrooms, and twe. baths in each unit.
There was the ques..tíon of"Jfle'Gl1el the ov;'tJ'.'r c,f this pro-
perty .once ownedche ådj'acent' 'ÌuriJ and, chus, worked him-
self into,this problem. f!'p" Hara·"g saicJ he ('lid not '.know
about thiS~. Gapt.,Ir'ri\""c~Tr1d:lL:(::.65 Fore'st 'Avenue',
'Cupertino, stat'òd j',bo.t th.80VJl1Ùo2 these dght lots 'once
owned most of the p,co"er:ty inThis' e.r;ea. ' ,.i
The Ci'cy Pl;:'f1118i" Std1;8J (:here '.rli,e,h'c 've sowe diffIculty in
deve lopinb', this :-Jropert;y ;:\,-1 qnG tha c . 6\t!~,] exes' "JOuld be
compatible.
Cqpt. Stn8.11 a::-:ke\.:
one .or two story',
"¡hether che proa'Y'kd d'.lploxes j<'Qllld be
Answer wa~, they ,-',)uld be .one story.
Mr. Don 1'1ahoney, Cheri'Y 'J'ree La'1e, Cuperti:'lO, said the
difficulty is in financing this property for R-'l. You can
get 80% fj,nancing Oll duplexes. He "dded tnat it is the
job of the Pla.nning Commissidn'to consider the physical
and the financial diffIculties in èeveloping property as
ca use for re zaning. ' I '
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Mr. Roger Elliott, 10438 Vista Drive, Cupertin.o, said that
he is the owner of' a 2600 Sq. f't. house f'acing the play-
ground and the parking lot and that he had to fight to get
it on this location because others wanted it also. He
said the homeowners in that area resent R long f'inger of'
multiples jutting into their R-l district.
Mr. Ricard, Santa Teresa Drive, Cupertino, said the builder
can get financing up to 90% for single family residences.
At this point, the attorney representing the applicant
spoke up and asked where this would be available since he
has thoroughly checked into this. He added that this may
be possible on homes that have already been sold, but
that it is not possible on a speculation basis.
It was moved by Comm. Snyder and Seconded by Comm. Adamo
to close the Second Hearing.
Motion carried, 5-0
Comm. Johnson asked for a clarification on the financing.
Comm. Gates said that the prime argument for the applicaht
is the financial burdens because this is such a small
piece of property. He wondered if this is a problem brought
on by the property owner himself. The Assistant City
Engineer said he knew of no way of checking on this.
Chairman Thomson stated that he is personally not against
multiple zoning per se, but there are now on the books
over 200 undeveloped acres zoned multiple in Cupertino.
It was moved by Comm. Snyder and seconded by Comm. Adamo
that application 14-z-64 to rezone 2 acres I from R-l:B-2
to R-2-H be denied.
AYES: Comm. Adamo, Gates, Johnson, Snyder, Thomson
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ABSENT: Comm. Frolich, Rampy,
Motion carried, 5-0
C. RUTH & KRUSHKHOV: Appl. 15-Z-64 to rezone 55.2 acres from
A-2:B-4 to PC-H; between Linda Vista Drive and Stevens Creek
(2600' west of the intersection of Bubb Road and Terrace
Drive). First Hearing.
Mr. Herman Ruth presented a model of the proposed treatment
of this acreage. It included town houses, garden apartments.
and possibly a tower. It will contain from 340 to 376 units
or 6.2 to 6.8 units per acre. He emphasized that this
treatment would cover only 10% of the land with homes.
The parking ratio is It:l.
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with towerapartments.'aridþlanB without. H.is personal
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, Chbi.ceYI<\s'planA, but he woUld prefer tû be able to use
eithèr,'pla,n A Q,rB, dependU1!š upon~ltlÏcho/91,Üd work out
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'This'd~~eiopine~t· is to be çaned,Mol.lnt~in Shadows Estate
and will be a recreation-oriented apartment community.
The u1.Hmate populati,Qr¡w:t11 be 1000 tö 1100, making the
'grosS 'residential density 6.2 to 6.8 ÙÌ1.itsper acre. Much
iCW thè ,nåt)1:r:'al,terraiDwill be preserved. The Commissioners
were·g~ven'QrOch1.lres.containing data rÙearched by Ruth &
¡{rushkh:ov, City, and Regional Planning Consultants, Berkeley,
Ca lifornia.
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'Ingress and egress is ODe of the key factQ:r:'s here.
Mr. Ruth explained theY, will have a right-of-way along the
golf course and will c.ome out at McClelJ.an. The other
right-of-way will go to Stevens Canyon Road. Mr. Ruth
stated that ,a colle.ctor street could serve this property
adenuately. He said there would be no acceS,B along the
street which gåes 'o,:¡t to' McClellan:Road.· '
Mr. Ruth said th-is, type of
fë~êr school children than
deve lopment would tend
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Chairman Thomson <\sked how many would be owner occupied and
how ~ny would.be rentals. Mr. Ruth stated that Area 1
would contain 36 single-family, owner-occupied units.
Area 3 would ,contain 32 single.-family,·owrier:-occupied units.
He addeQ. that there.is a possibility that this would be
deire loped as a condominium and, therefore, each occupant
wo~ld be a homeowner.
Mr. Ruth said the developer has conformed to all 22 pro-
visions of' the PC -H Ordinance.
CQmm. Johnson asked if there would be access to Deep Cliffe
Drive. Answer was in the affirmative.
Mr. Ruth said that any other type of development would
require extepsive terracing and grading. He was asked
how much terracing would be required for any ,other type
of homes. Mr,. Ruth said t,hat :in ord.ert.o s,et the density
toínake it econbmicç¡lly, feasible it' would have to be
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When asked why this particular zoning application is
advantageous to the community, Mr~ Ruth àn'swèred that there
is a tendencyt? avoid terracing aridrèmbval of trees and
f'Qllage and also to :get' away from th$ urb~m sprawl.
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Comrrt. Gates asked vihat thedeveloper'estiínated"the coverage
would 'be in single famUy,homes. ,Mr. r{Uth saið R-l would
require 30 to 35% land coverage.
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Comm, Johnsory a~keq what this development's èöverage would
bew!'1eriýôû1n&îÛde the club houses, pools, l'!tc. Mr. Ruth
'sa~d1twoG.id' add perhàps 1/2% to the 10%.
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Camm. Snyder kSk(¡çi'the developer why he thought this
particular arrangement is suitable for this property.
Mr. Ruth answered that it would preserve the green, open
spaces~
Mr. Ruth sta·tedthesehomes would sell for not less than
$30,000 and he felt they would be attractive to retired
people as well as to small families.
The. owner', s purpose is to se 11 this plan to a deve loper,
once it is rezoned. He felt it would take 4 to 5 years
for the total development.
Chairman Thomson turned over to the Assist'ant City Engineer
a petition signed by 364 residents requesting denial of
this application. Of the 364, 254 are Cupertino residents
a~d 110are from some otherclty or the county. An
addi,tional 69 signatures were added to this petition at
this meeting by Mr. A. C.Barlow.
The City Planner said that, based on previous experiences,
he found that the tendency was to put R-l in the flat land
and multiple developments in the broken terrain. He said
this is a very well thought out development and the bro-
chure is quite truthful -'- something you don't always find.
The City Planner felt it would be quite democratic to share
this beautiful setting with as many people as possible
without scarring the natural terrain. He said that under
this plan there would be lCJ>;16 land coverage by houses and
with R-I there would be over 35%. Under this plan, 50%
of the land would show rooftops .and streets and under R-l
there would be 65% coverage by rooftops and streets.:
The City Planner stated there are several problems, how-
ever. They would include the water supply, flood control,
parM.ng' a,nd traffic. Oür present parking ratio is
unrealist'ic. As far as the traffic problem is concerned,
á't the 'present time there are only local streets to service
:the entire area. He felt there would be a need for access
to McClellan at the Stevens Creek Freeway and to Prospect
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Mr'/El.lgene COleman, 11091 Santa Teresa, Cupertino, asked
if the developer has an option on an access road to
Stevel1sCanyon Road.' Answer was yes -- that it'ts contigu-
ous. He then a sked if they have an option on the Deep
Cliffe Road. Answer was yes -- to a 40' right-of-way.
Mrs. Dorothy Williams, 22022 Lindy Lane, Cupertino, says
her family wants to continue living on their 40 acres and
that she does not object to Baywood Terrace and Deep Cliffe
intruding on her view. She looks upon these developments
as progress.
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Mr. Harold Scott, 11110 Santa 'l'erèsa Drive, is concerned
about the overcrowding of the ~Öhöols.
Mrs. Juanit~McL8ren, 22101 Li~áÿtane, Cupèrtino, suggested
the people in the audience go down to the County Offices
to get the new, brochur.e just made available to the public
to learn more about clustering an.d what the trends are
before they make up their minds.
Mr. George Hollingsworth, Balustro. Court, Cupertino, said
he is concerned about the large trucks coming from the
quarry. He the1'\ asked that if this development' were
rezoned if it would leave an opening for further multiple
in the area.
Mr Larry Rice Baywood '1;",,..,"'" ~
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Terrace Dr1~:..lc.
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also conce!'llprl úÙI..,._d.J
Mr. Brice, Lindy LanB, said. that since
200 acres of undeveloped multiple land
would increase that amount by 25%.
Mr. Lee Jackman, 21220 Palo Verde Court, asked if this area
would have adequate fire protection for such a large
development. The Chairman Sé!id this entire area is furnished
fire protection by the County and felt there wóuld be no
problem there.
there are already
in Cupertino, this
Mr. Irwin Tensian, 21669 Terrace Drive
cerned about the flood control for thi~
said he was. con,.
area.
Mr. Robertson aSked if it would be economically feasible to
develop single family residences here. Mr. R\-\th said it
would not be feasible to develop th1.s è.' "'-'-.1'''\ ", ...
He added that the owner 1s in Gne quarry business and just
may continue to d-opJof-o ""c.O ]""'Ì, thus makin.g it even less
plausible.
Mr. Ruth was asked if it would be possible to develop this
property without opening traffic onto Linda Vlata. Hè
said it would be.
Comm. Snyder fe It it might be advantageous if the applicant
got together with the homeowners to try to work out some
solution to the ir objections and for the City Planner to
work out some feasible traffic plan as soon as possible.
Chairman Thomson requested Mr., Ruth and the City flanner
arrange a meeting with the homeowners. Mr. A. C. Barlow
offered to be spokesman for the homeowner group.
Comm. ,Gates fel i; theComm:1.ssioners should tour the property
before the Seco:nd Hearing. Mr. Ruth offered to arrange this.
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It was !I1Qvod by "::omm. Snyder and seconded by Comm. Johnson
to close the First Hearirg
Motion carried, 5-0
D. SAMUEL C. HORD: Appl. 6-v-6~ for a V8riance to allow a
side yard of 9.5' where Q-i'dinance reqë:Üres 12 I.
20738 Sunrise Drive.
Mr. Hord preseni;ed a petiticn, signed by 16 people, saying
this remode ll::.ng Vioulè. enhance the property. He presented
a series of pictures showing what is there now and how he
proposes to improve his property.
The Chairman asked for comments from the audience. There
were none.
It was moved by Comm. Snyder and seconded by Comm. Johnson
to recommend approval for application 6-v-64.
AYES: Comm. Adamo, Gates, Johnson, Snyder, Thomson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Comm. F-rol1ch, Rampy
Motion carried, 5-0
V UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A. Miscellaneous
Chairman Thomson asked the City Planner if he could prepare
a preliminary traffic report on Item C of this agenda. The
City Planner said he could do a preliminary in a few days,
but a comprehensive one would take some time.
VII NEW BUSINESS
A. Miscellaneous -- No~e
VII ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Co~ Snyder and seconded by Coram. Johnson
to adjourn the meeting at midnight. Chairm8n Thomson reminded
the Commissioners of the Thursday night work session on the
new ordinances, to begin at 7:30 P.M.
APPROVED :
Isl Scott Thomson
Chairman
ATTEST:
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Robert S. Shook
Secretary, Planning Commlsßion
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