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P. O. Box 597
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CUPER'l'INO, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PL!\NNING CO¡'1MISSION - JANUARY 9,1961
"lace: 10321 So. Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road
"!'ime: 8:00 p.rl!.
I SALUTE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL: MINUTES OF
Commissloners Present:
Commlssloners Absent:
Others Present:
THE LAST REGULAR MEETING, December 27, 1960.
Adamo, Bagar, ~itch, Leonard, Small, Snyder
Rampy
CJ.ty Clerk, Assist3.nt City Engineer, Building
Offlcial
II
Coomi3cioncr SLk~ll presiding.
Moved by COmmissloner S~yder that the minutes be approved as sub-
mitted; Seconded by Commissioner Fitch.
AYES: Commissioners: Adamo, Bagar, Fitch, Leonard, Snydel', Small
NAYS: Commlssloners: None
ABSENT: Cormnissioners: Rampy
MOTION CARRIED: 6-0
III C01~NICATIONS
A. Wrj.tten
1.
2.
Ward Crump: Letter relative to City Planmng.
Cupertino Union School DJ.strict: Pupil accessability to
schools. Request for 10 ft. pedestrian walk to schools, if
streets are not practlcal.
Freemont Union HiCh School District: Request for 10 ft. fully
concreted finished path where pedestrian paths are used in the
future.
St. Joseph's Church: Inv:ttation to a testlmonial reception
January 15, 1961 at 2:00 P.M.
San Francisco Plannlng and Urban Renewal Assoclation: Annual
meeting and one day conference, January 2'1., 1961, !1ark Hop-
kins Hotel.
County Planning Cowmission and Board of Zonlrg Adjustment:
Agenda of January 4, 1961.
A.S.P.O. Newsletter: December, 1960.
Bay Area FederatJ.on of Planning Cauncl.ls: Sample resolution
on regional planning.
Clty of Santa Clara: Ol'ficj.al plan Ij.ne mapp:Lng for Stevens
Creek Blvd., Santa Clara City limlts.
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4.
5.
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8.
9.
!·1'wed by Commissioner Fl tch that the co!!'muníca tJ.ons be received
and filed, excepting the latter two; Seco:1ò.ed by Commíssion"r
Snyder.
AYES:
Commi ssioners:
Adamo,
Small
None
Rampy
6-0
Bagar, Fitch, Leonard, Snyder,
NAYS: Commissioners:
ABSENT: Comrnissloners:
MOTION CARRIED:
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B. Verbal
Nonc
IV BUILDING INSPECTOR
1. Shell Oil Co.: Appllcaj;tc¡, for architcctural and slte approval;
gas station, corner Highway 9 & Bollinger; permlt requested to
add third bay to the eXlsting station and a pump lsland on
Bollinger.
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Moved by Commissloner Fltch that architectural and site approval
be granted; Seconded by Commissloner S.,.~¡yder.
AYES: Commissioners: Adamo, Eagar, Fitch, Leonard, Snyder, Small
NAYS: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commlssioners: Rampy
MOTION CARRIED: 6-0
The representative of Shell Oil, Ed Stall, stated that the Oil
Company would remove the revolving sign on the subject station
site and replace it wlth another sign which conforms to Ordinance
89.
2. St. Joseph's Church: 1\pplication for architectural and site
approvel; rectory additlon to be located east of eXistlng church;
northeast corner Hlghway 9 & Stevens Creek Blvd.
Leslle Irwin, Architect of Redwood City, represented the Church.
He stated that the structure would be woo~ frame and stucco with
brick vcneer, and tar, gravel, and aggregate roof.
Father Ryan stated that the Church will abide by the general con-
sensus of opinion on Hl.ghway 9 relative to road dedlcation and
improvement, and that the same applies to their Stevens Crcek
frontage.
Moved by Commissloner Leonard that architectural and site approval
be granted subject to the usual Clty conditions applicable to
churches on both Highway 9 and Stevens Creek Blvd.; Seconded by
Commissioner Adamo.
AYES: Commissioners:
I.damo,
Small
None
Rampy
6-0
Bagar, Fitch, Leonard, Snyder,
NAYS: Commissioners:
ABSENT: Commissi oners:
MOTION CARRIED:
V
HEARINGS SCHEDULED
1. Ordinance 002D - Amending Ordinance 002 By Adding
tion "Amusement Resort Zone". Published Hearlng.
oy Council Resolution 392.
The Classiflca-
Recommended
Commissioner Leonard suggested that the Planning Commj.ssion should
awalt the presence of the City Attorney before taking action on
the Ordinance.
The Ordinance was read for the benefit of the public and the
Commission.
Moved by Commissioner F:L tch th<::.t the Planning Commlssion recommend
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the enactment of Ordinance 002D with the provision that tee word
1/ should 1/ in Section 4.1 be changed to 1/ sh&ll"; Seconded by Com-
missioner Snyder.
AYES: Commissioners:
NAYS: Commissloners:
ABSENT: Commissioners:
MOTION CARRIED:
Adamo,
Small
None
Rampy
6-0
Bagar, Fltch, Leonard, Snyder,
2. Ellen Craft: Application to rezone 118 acres from A-2:B-L~ to
M-I-H, R-3-H, C·-.I-H, and PO-H; north side Stevens Creek Blvd. at
eastern Bity limits. Second Hearing.
Commlssioner Leonard vacated his seat. The Chalrman asked that
items V - 2, 3, and 4 be combined In the presentation.
3. Leonard ~amily: Application to rezone 88 acres from A-2:B-4 to
C-I-H, M-I-H, R-3-H, and PO-H; south side of Homestead Road e~st
of Linnet. First hearing.
4. Lester & Lester: Application to rezone 100 a~res from A-2:B-4 to
M-I-H, C-I-H, R-3-H and PO-H; north side Stevens Creek Blvd. ad-
jOlning east side of Idlewlld Greens. First hearlng.
Allen \,!,Ü tel's addressed the Pl2.nning Commlssion In hls capacity
as representatlve of Leonard and Lester. Mr. Walters presented
a drawing coverlng the area enclosed by Homestead Road, Stevens
Creek Blvd., Planey Avenue and Lawrence Statj.on Road. The zones,
industrial, commerclal, apartment and professlonal office, were
colored to indicate the extent, location, and relation of the
district from one to the other.
He stated that his plan is in harmony with the County plan for
the vlclnity and referred to lt as a planned and lntegrated area
that will develope handsomely, provlding the necessary tax base
for the Clty. With proper control and correct zoning pattern the
land uses contemplated are compatable, he said.
Borls Stanley vias represente.tive for the Craft application and he
stated that the plan shown by Mr. W~lters accurately reflected
the zoning application of his client. He said that the princlples
of buffering are observed In the plan and he pointed out that the
low traffic generator, namely industry, is situated in the center
of the district wlth the commercial zones located adjacent to
main, wide, thorough-fares. All zoning requested, he said, has
H control factor, thus placlng the continuous control of site and
archi tecture in City Hall. He said that the road pattern contem-
plated by his client corresponds to the:.t shown by Mr. Walters.
Don Frolich rose to say that he consldered the plan a compatible
zoning program.
Commissioner Fitch asked whether the economics of the mattcr d::'d
not dictate that the zoning be used only at the tlme of buildlng.
'l'he Chaj.rman referred to Section K, page 3, of Ordinance lL¡4 (Re-
vlsed) with respect to the manuer i.n which this Section applies
to tho present applications. No site plans or drawings to scale
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showing the elevations of the proposed ~ulldings have been pre~ed.
Mr. Walters answered by say~ng that It would be imposslble to meet
that recommendatlon of the Ordinance due to the long range nature
of the plans involved in the application.
Mrs. Hermsmeyer stated that Idlewild Greens were represented to
her as prlme resldential land. She said that the development In-
dicated by the present appllcations would mean that the subdiv-
lsion were not prime residential land.
Commissioner Small stE'-ted that the area is bound to grow "in spite
of ourselves".
Mr. Kuhn asked why no master plan has been adopted by the City of
Cupertino prior to consideration of these appllcatlons.
Mr. Hanson asked if the Planning Commission is waivin¡¡; the afore-
mentioned Sectlon K of page 3, Ordinance 144 (Revised).
John Leonard asked the Plannlng Commission if they will not have
to approve the details of the bUlldlng plans on subject property
at the time of construction.
Paul Finch said that it seems to be basicly a question of either
grantlng the present appllcations or faclng numerous applications
scattered about the City in the future.
Mrs. Hermsmeyer also asked why the City did not adopt a master
plan to serve QS a guide in judging applications.
Gary Stokes said that the plan did not
to the nelghboring resldential owners.
plan J.S needed to serve as a guide for
afford sufficient protection
He also said that a master
the Planning Commission.
Commissioner Fitch sald that several facts occured to him as
follows:
1. there is need for added cooperation by and between the
applicants
2. that the use of this pl8.n depends upon the access ·to the
freeway at the proposed Wolfe Road
3. the high-rises are in conflict with the existing ordi-
nance
4. the neighboang residents .might like to participate fur-
ther in the hearing process
5. the annexatlon of adjoining areas shown on the plan but
presently outside the City limlts requires further ex-
ploration.
6. conflicts appear with other phases of the present City
ordinance structure.
Moved bèT Commissioner Fitch that the hearing be continued to Jan-
uary 23, 1961, so that further consideration can be given to re-
solve the aforementionE,d difficulties, first hear'lngs on Leonard
and Lester to be closed, with January 13, 1961, Friday, to be
sCheduled for study session; Seconded by Commissioner Eagar.
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AYES: Cornrnissianers:
NAYS: Cornrnissioners:
ABSENT: Cornrnissioners:
ÚBSTAINING:
MOTION CARRIED:
Adama, Bagar, Fttch, Snyder, Small
None
R[Cmpy
Leonard
5-0
5. Thomas & Michael Bonasera: Application to rezone 38 acres from
R-3-H and R-l:B-2 to C-I-H; southside Stevens Creek Blvd. mld-way
between Blaney and Cree¡c. Second hearlng. (Comn1lssioners Leonard)
(resumed hlS seat)
A letter of objections by the Idlewild Homeowners Associatlan was
read. The appllcant stated that they were proposlng no change in
the application, that the lce rink was stlll a part of the pro-
posed plan. Mr. Frollch added his verbal objections to t:le ice
rink.
be closed; Seconded
Moved by Commissioner Fitch that the heo.rJ_ng
by Commissioner Adamo.
AYES: Commissioners:
NAYS: Commissioners:
ABSENT: Commissioners:
MOTION CARRIED:
Bagar, Fitch, Leoærd, Snyder,
Adamo,
Small
None
Rampy
6-0
Moved by Cornrnissioner Fitch as follows:
Whereas this applicatlon proposes a skatlng rlnk which has been
vigorously opposed by a large number of residents,
Whereas thlS application malces no provision for a small area ad-
jacent to the school for parle facilities,
Whereas this application provides no safe access between Vic¡csburg
and the presently existing school.
Whereas this application asks for cornrnercial oxtending 4 times
normal depth along Stevens Croek Blvd. lnto the o.djacent residen-
tial area,
Whereas this application proposes a market, a sJ.mllar application
for which has already been denied another applicant,
Whereas this application asks for parking to be used extensively
at nlght next to residential areas,
Whereas this appllcation seeks a motel next to a school in oppo-
sltion to the request of parents of the areas who judge this
facility as a hazard to their chlldren,
And, whereas this application would produce traffic congestion too
gr'eat for the area, even if a portion empties j.nto adjacent resi-
dential areas, in itself bad,
We therefore request that this
nied; Seconded by Commissioner
AYES: Commissioners: Adamo,
NAYS: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Cornrnissioners: Rampy
ABSTAINING: Leonard
MOTION CARRIED: 5-0
application for rezoning be
Snyder.
Bagar, Fltch, Snyder, Small
de-
6. Stephen Dorcich (Los Coches Corp.): Application to rezone 2 lots
located at the northeast corner of Blaney Avenue and Stevens Creek
Blvd. from R-3-H to C-I-H. First hearing.
The applicant stated that he intended the re-zoning for the purpose
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of constructing "small nelghborhood stC'!"'es". The applicants
stated that they would present elevations prior to the next meet-
ing.
Moved by Commissioner Snyder that the H Control Committee be form-
ally activated wlth Commlssloner Fitch to serve as Chairman.
Motion withdrawn in favor of further dlScussion under unfinished
business.
Moved by Commissioner Adamo that the first hearing be closed;
Seconded by Commissloner Eagar.
AYES: Commissioners: I,damo, Bagar, Fltch, Leonard, Snyder,
Small
NAYS: Commlssioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Rampy
MOTION CaRRIED: 6-0
7. R. Giuffrida: Application to rezone 4~ acres from R-3-H and
R-l:B-2 to C-I-H and R-3-H; located on west side of Hj.ghway 9,
988 ft. north of Stevens Creek Blvd., 206 ft. frontage. Front
400 ft. to C-l-H, balance to R-3-H. Flrst hearlng.
The applicants took substD.ntlally the same position as the prior
applicants with respect to the submission of site plans and eleva-
tions. They said they were not in a good position to submlt such
plans prior to zoning and before they learn the nature of the
plans on the adjoining property.
Mr. Eandley stated that the applicant intends to abide by all
City or~inances before completing the process.
~10ved by Commissloner Fl tch that the first hearj.ng be closed;
Seconded by Commissioner Adamo.
AYES: Commissioners: Adamo, Bagar, Fitch, Leonard, Snyder,
Small
Nl,YS: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioncrs: Rampy
MOTION CARRIED: 6-0
8.
R. Cali: Application to rczone
and R-l:B-2 to C-I-H located on
!fOO ft. ,'lest of Miller Avenue.
approximately 4i acres from R-3-H
south side of Stevens Creek Blvd.
600 ft. frontage. Flrst hearlng.
Mr. Fltzgerald, represcnting the applicant said that the location
would be a very good corner slte at the intersection of Wolfe and
Stevens Creele Blvd. He said that zonlng J.S needed before develop-
ment.
Moved by Commissioner Fitch that the first hearing be closed; Sec-
onded by Commissioner Snyder.
AYES: Commissioners: Adamo, Eagar, Fitch, Leonard, Snyder,
S=ll
NAYS: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Rampy
~mTION CARRIED: 6-0
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VI UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Miscellaneous
1. The Commission scheduled January 19, 1961 as the time to con-
sider the recreatlcn l'eport and named CommicslonersAdalDo,
Leom::. rd, Small and Snyder as 2. sub-committee for that purpose.
They requested thf,t C.·)uncilman Benetti be advised.
2. Commissioner Fitch inquireè about the status of the new City
zoning ordinance.
3.
Mr. Benevlch, Building Official, aslwd for an lnterpretation
of Ordinance 144 (Revised). Review of Ordinance 144 (Revlsed)
delegated to Chairman Leonard.
4. The City of Sunnyvale proposes to construct apartments near
the north east corner of Highway 9 and Homestead.
Moved by Commissioner Fltch that the matter be referred to
the City Engineer; Seconded by Commlsmoner Bagar.
AYES: Commissioners: Adamo, Eagar, Fitch, Leonard, Snyder,
Small
None
Rampy
6-0
NAYS: Commissioners:
ABSENT: Commissioners:
MOTION CARRIED:
5. Status or the checlc Ilsts ,/as aslœd. City ClerIc answered
that they were in progress.
6. Reference was made to the master plcm and the fact that there
is community pressure to proceed with It.
7. Moved by Commissioner Fltch that the Plannlng Commlssion sug-
gest the nights of February 2 or 9 or 16 as meeting nlghts
with the City Council to study Clty finances, fcS proposed in
an earlier memo; Seconded by Commissioner Snyder.
AYES: Commissioners: Adamo, Eagar, Fltch, Leonard, Snyder,
Small
NAYS: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Rampy
!l10TION CARRIED: 6-0
VII liEW BUSINESS
A. Mlscellaneous
1. Moved by Commissloner Snyder that the H Control Cornrnittee be
formally activated as a sub-commlttee of the Planning Comm,·
ission nominating Commissioner Fitch as Chairman; Seconded by
Cornrnissioner V.wnard.
AYES: Cornrnissioners: Adamo, Bagar, Leonard, Snyder, Small
NAYS: Cornrnissioners: None
ABSENT: Cornrnissloners: Rampy
ABSTAINING: Fitch
MOTION CARRIED: 5-0
2. Moved by Cornrnissioner Fitch that Planning Commission request
City Council opinion respecting the application of Section K
Ordinance 144 (Revised) and whether or not applications fail-
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