PC 07-19-57
p. O. Box 597
P LAN N I N G COM MIS S ION
CITY OF CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA
Al 2-4505
MI~mTES OF THE REGULAR MEETI~G OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
JULY 19, 1957
Place:
Time:
Cupertino School, Teachers Lounge
8:00 P,M.
I ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Leonard, Myers, Neilsen
Commissioners Absent: Bell, Cali
MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS rm~TING OF JULY 5, 1957 were read; the
following corrections were noted: Item II-A-2, n6-18-57" shouJè
be "7-18-57. Item III-Paragraph 6-Llne 1, delete "takes prece-
dence over the", insert "is not bound by", Item III-Paragraph
VIII-Line 2, change "Mr." to 'Mrs." Item IV-A-Paragraph 6-Line 2,
delete "and" insert "but with", Page J-Line 24, change "3 - 0"
to "J - 1". Add the following ltem from the Planning Commission
report to the City Council 7-15-571
Affirmative Recommendation on a Proposed Annexation: Mr. Art
Ellis proposes a small annexation of about 13 acres in the
viclnlty of his residence at 10934 N. Blaney. He reports that
he has discussed the matter fully with participating neighbor~;
that he has their consent; that the area contains fewer than 11
registered voters. The annexation would be "Uninhabited".
The Commission has discussed future uses and future streets with
the applicant. He proposes single family dwellings on large lot~
for his Qwn property, Other. owners have indicated continuing
interest in agriculture uses.
The area was cut up in small plots some years ago; has no inte-
grated character; shows lack of planning, Lf1ng close in and
just east of Blaney, it appears to be a reasonable addition to
City territory. While there may be some unsightly elements in
the general neighborhood, it appears to the Commission that on
balance there would be mutual benefits to the City and the owner~
and residents from such an annexation.
II COr~NICATIONS
A, \o1ritten
1. Santa Clara County Planning Dept.
Summary of meeting of 7-3, including resolution adopted
for a batch plant at Lebanon Drive, Monta Vista.
Agenda for meeting of 7-17-57
Residential subdivisions recorded in Santa Clara County
6-1 to 7-1 including Thunderbird, Walbrook Estates,
Sunnymount Acres for Cupertino School District.
2. League of California Cities
Dinner meeting at Rickey's July 26
3. Publlc Utilities Commission
Request for latest map of the City.
B, Verbal
1. Commissioner Myers said that the officials of the
Cupertino School District will be glad to dine with
members of the Planning Commission and discuss affairs
of mutual interest.
III UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Further discussion of matters on which hearings have been
closed.
After noting that there were only three votes present,
Chairman Leonard said that a real estate office in an R-J zo:;.
is more or less prohibited, according to the County, It
conflicts wlth the regulations against signs, external
advertising, etc. Another basis for objection would be the
fact., of strip commercial, as well as a traffic hazard on thiF
site, There is no co~mercial on Kirwin. Mr. Leonard said
he doubted that a remodeled garage would meet H requirements
Commissioner Bell noted that the Planning Commlssion ca~
exerclse discretion and determine fitness of thls business or',
the premises.
CommisA'.oner Myers asked Balas 1f the build11"g W('I») c', ,.
wiring an 6, nt~¡;¡l' restriotions for (.crwr.""'e'.,~,. ::-::' .'/ ..
lf not, would the necessary changes be too eX.Jet,J , '?
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Mr. Anderson reported that there 1s at ppesent a b~11d1ng
restriction against commercial use, which to be removed, from
the deed restrictions would require approval of a majority
of the tract. Chalrman Leonard sald Mr, Balas might appre-
c1ate some lndication from the Commlsslon before golng to the
expense of renovating and possibly removing deed restriction~
Mr. Anderson suggested that the Commission consider requ'
lng a use permit plus a rezonlng (as in gas stations) due to
the possibility of other uses developing,
Kelley-Salera Medico-Dental Building, #9 near Rodrigues Ave.
Nothing negative has been heard from the Building Inspec
tion Department and no further action had to be taken by the
Planning Commission.
Mlscellaneous
An item of business inadvertently omitted concerned a
small subdivision about 400 feet ~est of Highway 9, contalnin
seven lots of about 11,200 square feet, proposed by Rodrigues
The drainage at this point appears to be a problem and the
matter was tabled for further discussion.
Report on developments wlthin the Sanltary Dlstrlct
The court decision in the Fremont Road sewer suit provide;
a basis for joint use of trunk lines.
A Sanitary Dlstrict has been formed east of Stevens Creek
channel. Formation of a second district west of Stevens
Creek channel is belng studied and a petition ls belng
circulated for a third local improvement district.
Report on County subdivision ordinance amendments
Mr. Leonard referred to a digest of views and discussions
concernlng a subdlvls10n ordlnance under date of January 28.
Commlssioner Myers sald he approved the ideas and p.lnciples,
subject to further study at a work sesslon, He is opposed to
cul-de~sacs and prefers utility easements in the back,
Report on sign ordinanoe
Mr. Leonard read the Monte Sereno slgn ordlnance whloh
provides a fee of one dollar per square foot of sign per
quarter.
Mr. Myers said he would llke to see a copy of the Palo
Alto ordinance, especially its provisions relative to buildin
lines and set backs,
Mlscellaneous
Mr. Myers moved that the Commission send a copy of the
most recent letter to Giuffrida relative to the Britt Boat
Shop bY re~istered mail; seconded by Commissioner Neilsen,
carried J - 0.
~ BUSINESS
A. Request by Pat D. Haley to enlarge single family residence at
10684 Larry Way.
Mr. Leonard sald the usual procedure called for Cupertino
to vdrlfy the zoning then send the plans to the County
Building Department for review including set back, coverage,
height, etc.
The Commisslon approved the sketches and said that Mr,
Haley should be direoted to the County Healt~Planning and
Engineering Departments for the permit.
B. Miscellaneous
Chairman Leonerd reported that the Sanltary District Board
felt the Rodrigues Subdivislon proposal would be dubious if
not serviced by sewers within LID No, J. The terrain ánd so~
oonditions are not favorable at this spot. There appeared tr
be no objectlon to single family 11,000 foot lots on this si\
Rodrigues evidently intends to build one of the houses for
himself, petteS] range $22,000 uP. Mr. Myers sald that the ~
size and pattern (as indicated on a subdlvision map) appears
to be in keeping with the anticipated ordlnance. Commlssion!
Nellsen questioned this project from the standpoint"of flood
control, City Attorney Anderson said that the Sanitary Dist;
i/ takes no jurisdiction over flood control, (Chairman Leonard
suggested tentative approval subject to satisfactory arrange,
ments on sewerS and storm dralns and pUblio utili t., ri¡;;ht,·
T;1'a",o,,=I np'''1:.çn,
AD OURNMENT - 10 :10 P.M., moved by Commissiœ:el",I.¿\",: '. ;;{;:[>(..i1c.0<.1. ,
Commissioner Neilsen, carried 3 - 0, ( " . III.
Respectfully submitted, I.~ í \'fJ1.^,.tc::l,,'
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