Reso 4103APPLICATION 15 U-88
CITY OF CUPERTINO
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, California 95014
RESOLUTION No 0 4103
OF COYMISSION OF 1 OF •:R I' •
EXPANSION OF AN EXISTING FREESTANDING RETAIL STORE, WIr1H RELATED
siriE imr-RdvEmENTs
SECTION I- FINDINGS
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Cupertino received an
application for a Use Permit,, as described on Page 2 of this Resolution;
and
WHE AS, the applicant has met the burden of proof required to support
said application.; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds that the application meets the
following requirements -
a) That the use or uses are in conformance with the General Plan of the
City of Cupertino, and are not detrimental to existing lases or to
uses specifically permitted in the zone in which the proposed use is
to be located.
b) That the property involved is adequate in size and shape 'to
accommodate the proposed use.
c) That the proposed use will not generate -a level of traffic over and
above that of the capacity of the existing street system.
d) That the proposed use is otherwise not detrimental to the health,
safety, peace, morals and general welfare of persons residing or
working ,in the neighborhood of such proposed uses, nor injurious to
property and improvements in the neighborhood..
NOW, THEREFORE,, BE IT RESOLVED.,
That after careful consideration of maps, facts, exhibits, testimony and
other evidence submitted in this matter, the application for Use Permit is
hereby recommended for approval, subject to the .conditions which are
enumerated in this Resolution beginning on Page 2 thereof; and
That the subconclusions upon which the findings and conditions specified
in this. Resolution are based and contained in the Public Hearing record
concerning Application 15 U-88 as set forth in the Minutes of the Planning
Commission Meeting of September 12, 1988 and are incorporated by reference
as though fully set forth herein.
ME
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SECTION II: APPLICATION DESCRIPTION
Application No
Applicant:
Property Grainer:
Location:
West side of S o Sara�ogaSuri�le Road
approximately 200 ft. south of Wildflower Way
Parcel Area (Ac): 0.4
SECTION III: CONDITIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE PUBLIC WORDS DEPA'
1. STREET IMPROVEYMTS & DEDICATION
Street widening® improvements,, and dedications shall be in accordance
with City standards and specifications and as required by the City
Engineer.
Curbs and gutters,, sidewalks and related structures shall be installed
in accordance with grades and standards as specified by the City
Engineer.
Sidewalks shall be installed in a manner which allows a minim m of
five (5) feet of sidewalk area which is unobstructed. This may
require a sidewalk easement on private property.
3. LIGHTING
Street lighting fixtures shall be installed as directed by the City
Engineer. All on and off -site lighting, shall be designed to innoway
interfere with adjacent areas and shall be no higher than the maximum
height permitted by the zone in which the property is located.
Fire hydrants shall be located as required by the City.
5. TRAFFIC CONTROL.SIGNS
Traffic control signs shall be placed at locations specified by the
City.
6. STREET TREES
Street trees shall be planted within the Public Right of Way as
required by the city engineer.
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Grading shall be as approved and required by the City Engineer in
accordance with Ordinance 214(a). The building permit plan set shall
include details for repair of all on -site asphalt surfaces, and
connection of on -site drainage devices to the city storm drain system.
Drainage shall be provided to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
9. UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
The applicant shall be responsible for complying with the requirements
of the Underground Utility Ordinance No. 331 and other related
ordinances and regulations of the City of Cupertino, and shall make
the necessary arrangements with the utility companies involved for the
installation of said facilities. The applicant shall submit a
detailed plan showing utility underground provisions. (This plan must
have prior approval of the utility companies and the City Engineer.)
The applicant shall be responsible for completing the site as shown on
approved plot plan and shall be required to enter into a development
agreement with the City of Cupertino providing for payment of
necessary fees, including but not limited to checking and inspection
fees, storm drain fee,and underground utility fee. Said agreement.
shall be executed prior to the issuance of "a building permit.`
11. TRANSFOFMM SCREENING
Electrical and telephone transformers shall be screened with fencing
and landscaping, or undergrounded., such that they are not visible from
public street areas.
12. SIDEW= IMPROVEMENTS
Sidewalk improvements shall conform with Condition 24(C) of 26-Z-81,
and shall include appropriate transitions to the existing monolithic
walks on the adjoining :sites. The final alignment of said sidewalk
shall be structured to enable preservation of the existing Evergreen
tree on the site frontage. The sidewalk plan shall include a paved
surface at the existing bus stop for the convenience of passengers
entering or leaving transit vehicles.
The applicant may enter into a deferred agreement to install the new
sidewalk. The new sidewalk stall be installed when the sites to the
south or north redevelop requiring a new sidewalk.
13 o PEDESTRIAN EASEMENT
Pedestrian easements over the sidewalk area shall be prepared by the
developer, approved, by the City Attorney and recorded against the
subject property prior to issuance of building permits.
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SECTION IV: CONDITIONS A2=STERED BY THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT
14. APPROVED EXHIBITS
The recommendation of approval is based on Exhibits A 2ndo Rev., B
1st. Rev., Info. lsta Rev. and. Info. 1 of 15U-88 except as may be
amended by the conditions contained herein.
15. MODIFICATIONS OF THE APPROVED DEVELOPMENT PLAN
In the event_ that the applicant or subsequent property owner shall
desire to make any minor change, alteration or amendment in the
approved development plan or building permit, a written request and
revised development plan or building permit shall be submitted to the
Director of Planning and Development. If the Director makes a finding
that the changes are minor and do not affect the general appearance of
the area or the interests of owners of property within or adjoining
the development area, the Director may certify the change on the
revised plan. If such approval is withheld, the applicant may appeal
to the Planning Commission.
If the changes are material, the Director shall submit said changes to
the Planning Commission. for approval. If, the change is denied by the
Planning Commission, the applicant may .appeal to the City Council as
provided in Ordinance 652 of the City of Cupertino. If the change is
approved, an appeal may be made by an interested party. Further, any
member of the City Council may request a hearing before the City
Council, said request to be made within ten (10) days from the date of
approval when the change has been approved by the Planning Commission.
16o INGRESS/EGRESS EASEMENTS
The applicant shall record an appropriate deed restriction and
covenant running; with the land subject to approval of the City
Attorney, for all parcels which share a- common private drive or
Private roadway with one or more other parcels. Said deed restriction
shall provide for necessary reciprocal ingress and egress easements to
and from the affected parcels.
17. TREE PROTECTION
The applicant shall provide a plan for preservation of the existing'
specimen tree on the easterly frontage of the subject property. Said
plan shall include graphic depiction of protection devices to be
installed along the dripline perimeter of each tree for the duration
of construction activities. The plan shall include a mritten report
from a consulting arborist or landscape architect, whose selection
shall be approved by the Department of Planning and Development prior
to preparation of the report. Said report shall detail measures to be
taken to ensure the survival of said specimens during and after
construction.
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18. EXPANSION APPROVAL
The subject Use Permit authorizes construction and use of up to 1,790
sq. ft. of retail space, subject to compliance with the General Plan
FAR and Parking requirements, for retail use intent as regulated by
the conditions of the South Saragota-Sumyvale Road Conceptual Zoning
Plano
A definitive landscaping plan for .the project shall be subject to
informal ASAC approval at the building permit stage. Said plan shall
detail revised treatment of the landscape frontagesetback on
Saratoga -Sunnyvale Road® and may entail removal of all or part of the
existing hardscapes within said setback.
The three parallel parking spaces located on the south side of the
project site shall be shifted westerly to be consistent with the 35
ft. landscaped setback standard for South Saratoga -Sunnyvale Road.
2Oo ACCESSORY STORAGE DEVICES
All existing, unapproved storage devices including cargo containers,
shall be removed prior to issuance of building permits.
21. PARTICIPATION IN MEDIAN COSTS
The applicant shall participate in the cost of a median for
Saratoga -Sunnyvale Road based on the applicants proportionate share
of the costa The proportionate share will be determined by the City
Council based upon benefit formulas used to calculate assessment
districtso
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of September, 1988 at an Adjourned
Regular Meeting.of the Planning Commission of the City of Cupertino by the
following roll .all vote,.
AYES,. COMMISSIONERS,. Adams, Szabo, and Chairperson Sorensen
NAYS., COMMISSIONERS,.
ABSTAIN,. COMMISSIONERS,.
ABSENT,. CONVIISSIONERS,. Claudy, Mackenzie
ATTEST,. APPROVED,.
Robert Cowan ` I,auralee Sorensen® Chairwoman
Director of Planning Cupertino Planning Commission
RS015U88(P10)