Reso 2413iREEOLUTI ON NO. 241
Ct= THE PLANNII NG COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CUf,:'E �T I
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF APPLICATION i-�- RE?LJ
APPROXIMATELY 0.5 ACRES TO P (PLANNED uE' ELOPIMENT WITH
'COMMERICAL, ::.OFFICE, INDUSTRIAL, AND HF-1`f—L IN -TENT ZCJN.ING
APPLICANT: 'Vallco Park. Ltd.
ADDRESS:_ !0050 North aloe Roach, Cupertino, Ca. 95014
u,BMITTED: February � 1, -198=0
i `CATION: C i tv B cc,k Bounded by Val l co Parkway,, Finch
Avenu (extended). Stevens Creek Boulevarc.
and Wolfe Road
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ND I NGS AND SUB ONCLUS I GINS:
+up v`- al is subject to the findings as set "or it i1 an ; 2"�? f andt.Aoconc unions as set torth in tine minutes of the Plannina
:ommissicn meeting of June i 5.�,
i --I 4. S t -zaodard Conditions
Standard Conditions to the extent that they do not
conflict with the -.special conditions enumer-atdt, herein.
In the event a con-r 1 i ct does exist, the special
condi ti, ans as enumerated herein so"al 1 apply.
? Zonng_Exhibit
The approval is based upon Exhibit A Revision or
Application 1-Z-E7 as imay be amended by additional
c=nd ticns conta,ned herein.
1 ! er-:,,iitted Land Use Type and intensity
vommerc i ai , general of f i ce, corpor-ate of i ice �with
ar=cillary R & D and prototype man Iutacturinca operations,,
industrial and residential activities are cermitted
within the on. r►g boundary. Residential !and uses are
os ticnal at t;he discretion of the property owner.
Residential cw;el,iinas can be added in addition to the
maximum floor area figures l istgd below, however, the
height limitations discussed baby: cannot be exceeded.
City.,of Cupertino
California
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO RECOMMEND—
ING THE GRANTING OF AIZONE CHANGE
WHEREAS the attached application has been submitted to the City of
Cupertino requesting a change of zone in the zoning regulations of the
City, as stated on Page 2; and
WHEREAS the Planning Cormission has held at least one public 1;eating
in regard to the application aii the -date as noted on said application;
and
WHEREAS the Planning Commission has duly considered and heard all
evidence submitted in regard to said application; and
WHEREAS the necessary public notices have been given as required by
the Zoning,Ordinance of the City of Cupertino;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That the Planning Commission finds that t'he proposed zone change:
a) Encourages the most appropriate use of land,
b) Conserves and stabilizes the value of property,
c) Provides for adequate open spaces for light aiid air,
d) Permits adequate control of fires,
e) Promotes the health, safel-y and public welfare,
f) Provides for the,orderly deve lopment of the City,
g) Is advantageous to the property and improvements in the zoning
district and neighborhood in which the property is located.
That said Planning Commission, therefore, reports favorably to the City
Council in the matter of granting said zone change.
The 70j5(y0 sq. 4t. o aiiice space includes the 105, 001)
sq. +ti office development iVal co Financial Cwnter,i
which is located in the caning boundary.
The hotel may include banquet space, conference rooms.,
and ancillary commercial activities common to a notei
complex. Ancillary commercial activitiesinclude
restaurants, gift shops, personal services, flower- Show._
door: stores and similar uses commonly located in and
supporting a hotel facility. The Manning Commission
shall approve the maximum floor area of ancillary
commercial space in conjunction with a future development
Mlication. The Planning Commission's decision an the
amount of ancillary commercial space will be based upon
the degree to which the space supports the hot+ei
iumation.
_..s;gn_anars
The following design standards are incorporated intg to
zoning ng approval.
In general, abrupt changes in building scale shall be
avoided. A gradual stepped transition shall occur
between the street and the center of the pr cperty.
An abrupt pedestrian exposure to tall building
facades shall be avoided in order to maintain a
comfortable human scale at ground level.
d. The maximum height of buildings within the zoning
boundary is eight stories with the exception of the
' hotel. The height of the hotel will be determined in
conjunction with the subsequently reviewed uss p er,m t
application.
The City snail define tOe adequacy W v ire '�.}` rtec
totlowino consultation with the Centril Piro
District. The City and Central Fire District shall
develop ax means to Kn nc-e extraordinary costs
associated with high-rise fire protection. The
financial program shall be guided by the orinclaW
that extraordinary costs shall be borne by high-rise
developers. The f i ('ancis i f ormul s shall consider
extraordinary ravCnue generated by high --rise (versus
the same square footage for low-rise) and the
additional level of sar vine that extra manpower
provides to the entire community..
b. A subsequent approved use permit shall inccrperatF=
the following police protection measures.
i The Plan shall provide built-in communications
equipment, such as rspeatir sites so that the
police units can iunct ` can in and out ej their
vsh i c 1 es, as well as in and out W buildings.
2. A private security ir+rcG snail be used t<'
protect facilities curing construction an
oceration.
Z. Development piano shall consider physical
cal
facilities, such as office space, ior use b
officers on the scene to prepare reports,
interview of witnesses, victims or s'uspecis aI`n
other administrative tasks.
1 9.s F ransfe- - to
a:to site planning at the use permit level shawl
accommodate a bus transfer station which is sheltered
4ram the elements.
The application utilizes a joint parking approach where
it can be demorstrated that distinct uses have barking
needs which are not in conflict.. We ppi cant stall
demonstrate the feasibility of a jctnt parking concept at
a use permit planning stage.
2 i .rai tie Zits gv_ements
:2.
Ki
limited to the following methods of iulfillinn sai:.
obligation to participate.
I . Furbed directly.
2. Funded through an assessment district.
3 Payment of construction tax in effect at the time of
occupancy.
4. Any other method deemed appropriate by the City
Council.
M
The following localized traffic system improvements and
regulations are imposed to accommodate development of the
project site. The applicant shall participate
financially in the cost of the installation of the
improvements listed below. Reimbursement of said costs
by other benefited property owners shall be based upon a
benefit formula established by the Director of Public
Works and approved by the City Council.
a. The applicant shall add a left turn lane and
appropriate signalization an the north and south legs
of Tantau Avenue for the Tantau,/Pruneridge-Avenues
intersections.
b. The applicant shall construct Finch Avenue and
provide one right turn only and two left turn only
lanes on the north approach to the Stevens Creek
Boulevard/Finch Avenue intersection.
17- TCAfJQ_T
The applicant is responsible for the installation o+ a
traffic management improvement to eliminate or restrict
Vallco Park traffic from penetrating adjoining
residential neighborhoods. Traffic management system may
inclaae all, part or additional traffic mitigation
improvements as described on Page 29 of the traffic
report prepared for Vallco Park entitled, "Trai+ic
Analysis: Vallco ParkV, dated June 23, 1583. The
decision to install various improvements, their design,
and timing of installation, shall be determined by the
SUBSEZ AND ADOPTED this Wtt"S Ufa`;# of t,`!r_#Pza 1981 at Y i".eg"?sar
,..s,,s.fiig ni she P1ai!? inq Commission Oj ratO City of i.,t.li3at"--_®:`rt'"i.,.
wt Wit" Of California, by ._ 1e following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Blaine, C s3i!dy, F oeni tzer, .ha3'Tcn Adams
NAYS: S: done
ABSTAIN:Mont,
ABSENT: None
/s/ James H, Sisk
James�H. Sisk
Planning Director
C
f PPRIOVED :
/s/ Vigor J. Adams
"victor rJ+
.Adams, Chairman
Planning Commission