PC Reso 1614 27-TM,76
RESOLUTION NO, 1614
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A TENTATIVE MAP TO SUBDIVIDE
• 20.84 ACRES INTO FORTY-THREE (43) LOTS.
APPLICANT; San Carlos. Homes and Development Company
ADDRESS: P. 0. Box 1271, San Carlos, California 94070
SUBMITTED: October 27, 1976
LOCATION: Southerly of and adjacent to Voss Avenue at its westerly terminus
ACREAGE: 20.84 acres
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CONDITIONS:
1-14. Standard Conditions to the extent that they do not conflict with the
special conditions enumerated herein. In the event a conflict does exist,
the special conditions enumerated herein shall apply.
15, That the approval is based upon Exhibits A and B of Application 27-TM-76,
as may be modified by additional conditions contained herein.
16. The grading for the public street, driveways and sites shall be sub-
stantially as shown on Exhibit A. Architectural plans including pro-
posed lot grading, drainage, and building morphology, shall be submitted
to the Architectural and Site Approval Committee for review prior to
issuances of a building permit for any construction on Lots 1-5, and
Lots 29-43. The Architectural and Site Approval Committee shall review
• said plans with the intent that grading and fencing plans result in.
minimum disruption of the natural setting of the site.
In order to permit migration of wildlife and to retain the natural open
character of the hillside area for said lots, solid fencing shall be
limited to a building envelope. Fencing may be permitted outside of the
building envelope subject to approval by the Architectural and Site
Approval Committee.
17. A minimum of .15 feet of slope rounding shall be provided at the top of
all cut banks.
18. The applicant or subsequent building permit applicant shall retain a
registered landscape architect to review the proposed grading and sub-
mit a plan to replant all cut and fill slopes, preferably with indigenous
vegetation,
19. Adequate turn-around spaces and four off-street parking spaces shall be
provided on each lot served by the 24-ft. street to compensate for the
lack of public street parking and provide space for emergency equipment.
20. The applicant shall record a covenant on each lot to be transferred,
informing future lot purchaser of the existence of geologic hazards in..:
the area, and additionally, that special development regulations apply
to any construction on the lot, as set forth in this resolution as may
• be amended in thefuture. The 75 ft. fault zone setback line shall be
recorded in a manner approved by the City Engineer. .
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CITY •
OF CUPERTINO
City Hall, 10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, California 95014
Telephone: (408) 252-4505
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO RECOMMENDING
THE APPROVAL OF A TENTATIVE MAP
WHEREAS, the attached application has been submitted to the City of Cupertino
requesting approval of a tentative map; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held at least one public hearing in
regard to the 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
subdivision and procedural ordinances of the City of Cupertino.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the Planning Commission makes the following findings:
a) That the proposed map is consistent with the general and specific411
plans.
b) That the design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is
consistent with the general and specific plans.
c) That the site is physically suitable for the type of development.
d) That the site is physically suitable for the proposed density of
development.
e) That the design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements are
not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially
and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat.
f) That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements are
not likely to cause serious public health problems.
g) That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will
not conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for
access through or use of, property within the proposed subdivision.
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Resolution No. 1614 (continued)
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21. Prior to recordation of the final map, the applicant shall retain an
engineering geologist to evaluate the western section of the site to
determine the extent of geologic risk to development. If the geologic
investigation concludes that one or more of the proposed lots or the
public streets are subject to unmitigable geologic risks, the tentative
map shall be reevaluated by the Planning Commission to determine appro-
priate steps to reduce the potential risk,
22. The pond on the northern boundary of the site shall be retained and
dedicated by the developer/owner to a public or private agency/group
interested in maintaining the pond as a natural resource area.
If no entity agrees to accept dedication, the pond area can be incor-
porated into either Lots 1, 2, .40 or 41 or all lots. The lot line
amendment shall be subject to approval of the City Engineer. The
developer shall submit the pond reservoir removal and site restoration
plans to the Planning Commission for approval.
The final decision for acceptance or dedication of the pond by a public
agency or private group shall be made prior to acceptance of public
improvements or occupancy of dwelling units, whichever comes first.
The development right of the pond site shall be dedicated to the City
of Cupertino to preclude urban development from occurring on the site.
SThe developer/owner shall complete the repair work to the dam spillway,
as described in the March 197.6 Soil Foundation Systems, Inc. report
entitled "Stability Study Report for existing Dam, Alcalde Knolls,
Cupertino, California".
23. The developer/owner::shall complete street improvements to the terminus
of Voss Avenue and Alcalde Road in a manner approved by the City
Engineer.
24. A public pedestrian easement shall be recorded providing access between
the pond referenced in Condition 22 and Voss Avenue. The specific loca-
tion shall be approved by the City Engineer. If the pond is not acquired
by a public agency and the pond area is divided and included in the lots
referenced in Condition 22, the easement shall not be required.
25. The right of way for "Street E" shall be extended to the western boundary
of the property in a= location as approved'by the City Engineer. The owner/
developer is not responsible for subsequent improvements for the.:50+ foot
extension of the public right of way. .
26. Sidewalks shall be provided on one side of Streets B, C, D, and one side
of Street E for the reach between the 15-foot pedestrian easement and
Alcalde Road.
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Resolution No. 1614 (continued)
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 22nd day of November, 1976, at a regular meeting of the
Planning Commission of the City of Cupertino, State of California, by the fol-
lowing roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Blaine, Gatto, Koenitzer, Chairman Adams
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
APPROVED:
/s/ Victor J. Adams
. Victor J. Adams, Chairman
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Planning Commission
ATTEST:
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ames H. Sisk
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