Reso 6852ASA -2017-04
CITY OF CUPERTINO
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, California 95014
RESOLUTION NO. 6852
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
APPROVING AN ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE APPROVAL PERMIT FOR
AN UPDATED GASOLINE SERVICE STATION, CONVENIENCE MARKET
AND ASSOCIATED SITE IMPROVEMENTS, INCLUDING PAVING FOR OFF-
STREET PARKING AND LANDSCAPING, LOCATED AT 10490 S DE ANZA
BLVD (APN 369-39-041)
SECTION I: PROTECT DESCRIPTION
Application No.: ASA -2017-04
Applicant: Amir Khojasteh (Liaoning Benefit Petroleum (US) Corp)
Location: 10495 S De Anza Blvd
SECTION II: FINDINGS FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE APPROVAL PERMIT:
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of 'Cupertino received an application
for a Architectural and Site Approval as described in Section 1. of this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the necessary public notices have been given as required by the Procedural
Ordinance of the City of Cupertino, and the Planning Commission has held at least one
public hearing in regard to the application; and
WHEREAS, the project is determined to be exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA); and
WHEREAS, the applicant has met the burden of proof required to support said
application; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds as follows with regard to this application:
1. The proposed development, at the proposed location, will not be detrimental or
injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity, and will not be detrimental to
the public health, safety, general welfare, or convenience;
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specified in this resolution are based and contained in the Public Hearing record
concerning Application no. ASA -2017-04 as set forth in the Minutes of Planning
Commission Meeting of March 27, 2018 and are incorporated by reference as though fully
set forth herein.
SECTION III: CONDITIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DEPT.
1. APPROVED EXHIBITS
Approval is based on the plan set drawn by AGP Design Group entitled "76 Gas
Stations 10490 S. De Anza Blvd." consisting of twenty-six (26) sheets labeled as A.0-0
— A.11.0, L.1.0 — L.2.0, T.0, C.1 — C.6, and PH.0 — PHA except as may be amended by
conditions in this resolution.
2. ACCURACY OF PROTECT PLANS
The applicant/property owner is responsible to verify all pertinent property data
including but not limited to property boundary locations, building setbacks, property
size, building square footage, any relevant easements and/or construction records.
Any misrepresentation of any property data may invalidate this approval and may
require additional review.
3. ANNOTATION OF THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
The conditions of approval set forth shall be incorporated into and annotated on the
first page of the building plans.
4. CONCURRENT APPROVAL CONDITIONS
The conditions of approval contained in file nos. DP -2017-02 and U-2017-03 shall be
applicable to this approval.
5. DRIVEWAY CONSOLIDATION
Prior to building permit issuance, the property owner will be required to provide
plans indicating the consolidation of the two driveways along Pacifica Drive to the
City's Public Works standards for commercial driveways.
6. EXTERIOR BUILDING MATERIALS/TREATMENTS
The final building exterior plan shall closely resemble the details shown on the
original approved plans. Final building exterior treatment plan (including but not
limited to details on exterior color, materials, architectural treatments, doors,
windows, lighting fixtures, and/or embellishments) shall be reviewed and approved
by the Director of Community Development prior to issuance of building permits to
ensure quality and consistency. Any exterior changes determined to be substantial
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by the Director of Community Development shall either require a modification to this
permit or a new permit based on the extent of the change.
7. WINDOW DETAILS
The frontage windows shall be kept open and transparent to the greatest extent
possible. The final storefront design and window display shall be reviewed and
approved by the Director of Community Development prior to. issuance' of building
permits for tenant improvements. No changes shall be made to the transparency of
the windows without the express approval of the Director of Community
Development.
8. SITE LIGHTING
All lighting must conform to the standards in the Parking Regulations Ordinance, and
the final lighting plan (including a detailed photometric plan) shall be reviewed and
approved by the Director of Community Development prior to building permit
issuance. A report from a licensed lighting engineer may be required to confirm all
exterior lighting throughout the site complies with the City's Ordinance.
9. LIGHTING INTENSITY ADIUSTMENT
The City reserves the right to require the applicant to utilize dimming technology to
adjust the lighting intensity of all lighting fixtures when deemed necessary.
10. FENCING
The applicant will be required to remove all fencing along the eastern property line to
the satisfaction of the Director of Community Development prior to issuance of
building permits.
11. PROTECT AMENDMENTS
The Planning Commission shall review amendments to the project considered major
by the Director of Community Development.
12. LANDSCAPE PROTECT SUBMITTAL
Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit a full Landscape
Documentation Package, per sections 14.15:050 A, B, C, and D of the Landscape
Ordinance, for projects with landscape area 500 square feet or .more or elect to
submit a Prescriptive Compliance Application per sections 14.15.040 A, B, and C for
projects with landscape area between 500 square feet and 2,500 square feet. The
Landscape Documentation Package or Prescriptive Compliance Application shall be
reviewed and approved to the satisfaction of the Director of Community
Development prior to issuance of building permits, and additional requirements per
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sections 14.15.040 D, E, F, and G or 14.15.050 E, F, G, H, and I will be required to be
reviewed and approved prior to final inspections.
13. LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION REPORT
The project is subject to all provisions delineated in the Landscape Ordinance (CMC,
Chapter 14.15). A landscape installation audit shall be conducted by a certified
landscape professional after the landscaping and irrigation system have been
installed. The findings of the assessment shall be consolidated into a landscape
installation report.
The landscape installation report shall include, but is not limited to: inspection to
confirm that the landscaping and irrigation system are installed as specified in the
landscape and irrigation design plan, system tune-up, system test with distribution
uniformity, reporting overspray or run-off that causes overland flow, and preparation
of an irrigation schedule.
The landscape installation report shall include the following statement: "The
landscape and irrigation system have been installed as specified in the landscape and
irrigation design plan and complies with the criteria of the ordinance and the permit."
14. LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE
Per the Landscape Ordinance (CMC, Chapter 14.15), a maintenance schedule shall be
established and submitted to the Director of Community Development or his/her
designee, either with the landscape application package, with the landscape
installation report, or any time before the landscape installation report is submitted.
a) Schedules should take into account water requirements for the plant establishment
period and water requirements for established landscapes.
b) Maintenance 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.
c) Failed plants shall be replaced with the same or functionally equivalent plants that
may be size -adjusted 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, nutrients, pest control or other factors as recommended by a landscaping
professional.
15. SCREENING
All mechanical and other equipment on the building or on the site shall be screened
so they are not visible from public street areas or adjoining developments. Screening
materials/colors shall match building features and materials. The height of the
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screening shall be taller than the height of the mechanical equipment that it is
designed to screen. The location of equipment and necessary screening shall be
reviewed and approved by the Director of Community Development prior to issuance
of building permits.
16. TRANSFORMERS
Electrical transformers, telephone cabinets and similar equipment shall be placed in
underground vaults. The developer must receive written approval from both the
Public Works Department and the Community Development Department prior to
installation of any above ground equipment. Should above ground equipment be
permitted by the City, equipment and enclosures shall be screened with fencing and
landscaping such that said equipment is not visible from public street areas, as
determined by the Community Development Department. Transformers shall not be
located in the front or side building setback area.
17. TREE REMOVAL PERMIT
The applicant understands that any existing trees on-site that are removed will require
a Tree Removal Permit. The proposal will be reviewed and the final species of
replacement trees shall be reviewed and approved by the City in consultation with
the City's Consulting Arborist prior to issuance of demolition permits.
18. ARBORIST REVIEW
Prior to building permit issuance, the number, location and species of trees shall be
reviewed and approved by the City in consultation with the City's Consulting
Arborist.
The replacement trees shall be planted prior to building permit final. The Applicant
shall provide the Department of Community Development adequate documentation,
including, but not limited to, photographs, receipts or invoices, to verify that
replacements have been planted. The City's consulting arborist shall inspect the trees
after planting and a report ascertaining the good health of the trees mentioned above
shall be provided prior to issuance of final occupancy.
19. PROTECTED TREES
The applicant understands that the replacement trees may not be removed without a
Tree Removal Permit and that they shall be responsible for ensuring the proper
maintenance and care of the trees. The applicant shall also disclose the location and
species of all replacements trees on site upon sale of the property.
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20. TREE REPLACEMENT
The applicant shall provide adequate tree replacements for trees proposed to be
removed in conjunction with the proposed project. The number, location and type of
trees shall be incorporated into the detailed landscape plan to be reviewed and
approved by the Director of Community Development.
21. SIGNAGE
Signage is not approved with this use permit application. Signage shall conform to
the City Sign Code.
22. LIGHTING
On-site lighting must be in conformance with Cupertino Municipal Code Chapter
19.60 and automatic teller machine lighting, specifically, shall meet minimum
standards required by the State of California Business and Professions Code.
23. DEMOLITION REQUIREMENTS
All demolished building and site materials shall be recycled to the maximum extent
feasible, in accordance with the City's Recycling and Diversion of Construction and
Demolition Waste under Chapter 16.72 of the Cupertino Municipal Code. The
applicant shall provide evidence that materials were recycled prior to issuance of final
demolition permits.
24. CONSULTATION WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS
The applicant is responsible to consult with other departments and/or agencies with
regard to the proposed project for additional conditions and requirements. Any
misrepresentation of any submitted data may invalidate an approval by the
Community Development Department.
25. INDEMNIFICATION
Except as otherwise prohibited by law, the applicant shall indemnify and hold
harmless the City, its City Council, and its officers, employees and agents (collectively,
the "indemnified parties") from and against any claim, action, or proceeding brought
by a third party against one or more of the indemnified parties or one or more of the
indemnified parties and the applicant to attack, set aside, or void this Resolution or
any permit or approval authorized hereby for the project, including (without
limitation) reimbursing the City its actual attorneys' fees and costs incurred in defense
of the litigation. The applicant shall pay such attorneys' fees and costs within 30 days
following receipt of invoices from City. Such attorneys' fees and costs shall include
amounts paid to counsel not otherwise employed as City staff and shall include City
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Attorney time and overhead costs and other City staff overhead costs and any costs
directly related to the litigation reasonably incurred by City.
26. NOTICE OF FEES, DEDICATIONS, RESERVATIONS, OR OTHER EXACTIONS
The Conditions of Project Approval set forth herein may include certain fees,
dedication requirements, reservation requirements, and other exactions. Pursuant to
Government Code Section 66020(d) (1), these Conditions constitute written notice of
a statement of the amount of such fees, and a description of the dedications,
reservations, and other exactions. You are hereby further notified that the 90 -day
approval period in which you may protest these fees, dedications, reservations, and
other exactions, pursuant to Government Code Section 66020(a), has begun. If you
fail to file a protest within this 90 -day period complying with all of the requirements
of Section 66020, you will be legally barred from later challenging such exactions.
SECTION IV: CONDITIONS ADMINSTERED BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
27. DEDICATION OF LAND
The applicant shall provide a dedication in fee of a variable strip of land, not to exceed
20' in width, along the north and northwest portions of the property. Further, the
applicant shall agree to provide a construction easement to facilitate future
intersection improvements. Modifications to onsite facilities may be necessary to
facilitate these improvements, and the owner shall agree to provide the City limited
access to private property and improvements to aid in this effort.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of March, 2018, at the Regular Meeting of the
Planning Commission of the City of Cupertino, State of California, by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Chair Paulsen, Sun, Fung, Liu
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: none
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: none
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Vice Chair Takahashi
ATTEST:
Benjamin Fu
Assist. Dir. of Community Development
APPROVED: