PC 03-01-57
i, 0, Box 597
P LAN N I N G COM N I S S ION
CITY OF CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA
MlNU'L' OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE J?LM!:'ING CON MISSION
!1ARCH 1. 19'57
Al 2-4505
Place:
Time:
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Collins 3;:,hool, Teachers Lounge
7:00 P.M.
I ROLL CALL
Commissioners Pr~sent: Bell, Cali, Leonard, Neilsen, Paizis
Commiss ioners Abset1t: None
II THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF FEBRUhRY 15 were read and approved,
III COMìIUNICATIONS
A. \'¡ritten
1. Santa Clara County Planning Commission _ Summary of the
meeting of 2-20-57 and agenda for 3-6-57
2, McIlroy application for C-I-H zoning at the meeting of
March 6, 1957. County Planning requests the Cupertino
opinion since the site is on Stevens Creek Hoad near
Portal Avenue.
'l'he Cupertino Planning Commission opposed the applicatiOj
on the grounds that it did not conform to the Cupertino
plan and a letter to that effect was promptly dispatched,
3. Office of County Executive - Announcement of "Workshop" ,
joint meeting of Planning Commissions l. '-10-57, 7 :30 P ,M.
Rosa Street chambers, It was proposed that a letter be
drafted accepting Mr. Pitman's invitation, at the same
time suggesting a toplc or topics for discussion,
4. California Roadside Council - Two letters on billboard
legislation.
5. Bay area Air Pollution Control Board _ Report on Advisory
Council 2-20-57.
6. Tri-County Planning Commission and other neighboring
agencies are sponsoring a meeting on Bay Area Regional
Planning.
7. Statistics on building permits for February from County,
E. Q.!:ê1. - None
IV UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A, ~tica - Continuation. Inquiry on neighborhood shopping
center on Blaney and Bollinger,
Chairman Leonard reported that Vistica has requested postponE
ment of the hearing on his rezoning application for about
four months, Various uncertainties evidently prompted him tc
request this delay.
Commissioner Cali moved that the Planning Commission drop thf
m~tter. and return the check. until Vistica initiates the
3Pplic'3.tion again. at which time the Planning Commission can
reconsider the rezoning; seconded by Commissioner Neilsen,
carried 4 - 0, (Mr. Bell not yet present.)
Mr, Cancio protested that Vistica was being given undue
consideration, He, felt that a final decision should be fortt
coming at the present meeting. If Vistica decides to post-
pone the hearing on subsequent occasions the protestants
would have no recourse but to appear at each new hearing, he
said. Commissioner Cali responded that the Planning Commissi
could not prevent an application and that Vistica or anyone
else would be entitled to file an application concerning this
corner or any parcel in the City. Chairman Leon'3.rd explaineq
that the County, in zoning the 64th unit, spent much time '
and effort and arrived at zoning units that were as logical
as they could make them.
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B, Backman - Status of rezoning applicatlon for a service
station at Bollinger and Highway 9.
Mr. -Bac!rman announced that he and Shell Oil Company hadn't
as ~ given complete oonslderation to the conditions of the
rezc ., ,,1.g specified by letter.
C, High ~1hool Plans at Miller Avenue - Detail and setbacks,
Nothing new.
V PUBLIC HEAIlING
A. Damico - Request for a use permit to erect a water storage
plant near a publlc utl1ity well - east side of Stelling
slightly north of Garden Gate Village.
The setbacks appear to be 55' frOI¡t, 6' and 35' side setbàckc
Chairman Leonard mentioned that planting of trees is some-
times required by the County, as well as some form of
neutral palnting. Monta Vista Water Works presently
services about 1200 homes. Mr, Damico anticipates a maximum
of approximately 2000 which would requll'e a capacity of abou
1500 gallons per minute, 21,~ hours a day, The tank is
supposed to measure 34' x 20' although there is some doubt
about the 20' height, Commissioner Nei1sen moved .:t¡hat a
letter be f~~1§d to Damlco~~anl1n~ the permit subject to
acceptance bY~D§JlJJ£2, seconded by Commissioner Paizis,
carried 4 - o.
VI
m;w BUSINESS
A, Inquiry from Ampex Corporation regarding a use permlton the
Old School Bul1ding, Stevens Creek Road near El Vista.
Proposed use: Training School for electronics workers,
Chairman Leonard said that Ampex Corporation was currently
netting :¡¡)OO, 000 to 1.400,000 a year after taxes, The
Company would like to acquire about five acres on a lease
purchase plan. They prefer a site close to Westinghouse
Corporation, The projected Stevens Creek Freewya is one
reason for seeking a site in Cupertino, The Company antici-
pates expansion and hopes to acquire a site soon and start
construction almost immedlately, They expect to complete
construction in five months,
A lengthy resolution concerning the Ampex problem was pre-
sented to the Planning Commission, Commissioner Bell moved
that the resolutton be adopted and that a coPY be mailed to
the persons stipulated in Section IV of the resolution;
seconded by Commissioner Palzis carried 5-0
B, Inquiry from Steve Balas regarding rezoning and use permit
on the two lots southwest corner of Highway 9 and McClellan,
Proposed use: Drive-In Restauran~.
Mr. Balas was present to say that this corner is an ideal
site for a hamburger drive-in, He will provide sufficient
parklng, at least thirty spaces. Chalrman Leonard explained
that oonditions for approval would include storm drain
easement, road dedication sufficient to make Higlrnay 9 1201,
60' each side of the center line, and McClellan Road 90',
45' each side of center line, and a sewer contrlòution
satisfactory to the Cupertino Sanitary District. He
acknowledged that these conditions sometimes make a particu.
lar parcel less choice. Mr. Balas was advised to check wit!
Otis Forge concerning the sewer matter and to determine
where his lot line would lie after deeding the neoessary
frontage; he was also asked to see Coµncl1man Saich concern-
lng storm'drainage and then to file<f'ormal appHcation when
ready.
C. Request by Councilman Lindenmeyer for Planning Commission
views on an eventual site for park and civic center,
Members of the Planning Commission feel that school grounds
should serve as playground areas of the City. The City hall
itself could locate on a small site.
D. Miscellaneous
Mr. Geyer presented new plans for his proposed apartment
houses on Miller just south of Stevens Creek Road. Mr, Gey€
plans to build on an FHA loan, one unit at a time, In
response to a question conoerning the business connections
of the potential occupants, Mr. Geyer said that industry
may be holdlng :back for lack of quarters.
VI¡ ADJUURNMENT - 10:00 P,M.
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