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PC 02-25-02City of Cupertino 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014 (408) 777-3308 AGENDA OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION City Council Chambers February 25, 2002, 6:45 p.m. ORDER OF BUSINESS SALUTE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. January 28, 2002 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS POSTPONEMENTS/REMOVAL FROM CALENDAR ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Reserved for persons wishing to address the Commission on issues which are not already included in the regular Order of Business) CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARING OLD BUSINESS 2. General Plan study session regarding the Environmental Resources Element NEW BUSINESS REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION Environmental Review Committee Housing Committee Mayor's Breakfast REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Planning Commission Agenda of February 25, 2002 Page -2 DISCUSSION OF NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS ADJOURNMENT If you challenge the action of the Planning Commission in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Cupertino at, or prior to, the public hearing. Please note that Planning Commission policy is to allow an applicant and groups to speak for 10 minutes and individuals to speak for 3 minutes. G:Planning/ Agenda2-25-02 PRA and Therese Smith: Attached is the revised park acreage based on just the school lease acreage. For some reason the strike-throughs on my computer version of this page turned into underlines on the printed version, so read them as strike-throughs. The number on the right is the new number, and school sites without leases are not counted. I am attaching an old report that shows that several school sites without leases were purposefully counted in the ratio in the current General Plan. So, I thinic where we are is to make a decision/recommendation on what we should count now, regardless of how these numbers were reached before. Ciddy Wordell 1/4/02 NAME TOT LOT ACRES NEIGHBOR- HOOD ACRES COMMUNITY ACRES SCHOOL ACRES c e an Ranch 18.7 Blackberry Farm 33* Memorial Sports enter 6.2 Linda ista Varian 6.3 onta Vista 6.2 Somerset Square Jollyman 12 Wilson ree si e 13 Portal Three s Hoover Library Field Oak a ey .94 onta Vista HS 10* envie y r. Lincoln Elem. 3,29 3.02 egnart em. Stevens Creek Elem. Homestead Garden Gate Elem. aria Elem. Eaton Elem. 5-983.86 Cupertino HS 10* Hyde Jr. HS e gewlc Elem. Collins Elem. Portal em. TOTAL BY PARK TYPE .94 52.7 81.85 29.89 -- TOTAL ALL TYPES 310 49--158.52 TiNot incluaea in parK ratio Kevisea 1/4/U2 UPLANNING/GENPLAN/PARK ACREAGE 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014 (408) 252-4505 To: Mayor and Menbers of City Council From: Planning Department Staff Date: July i, 1992 I. SOME= The qpecif is subject for this agenda, as.. m,; ng 'Theme I is =npleted on July 6, is: Theme II: Neighborhood Quality The :major ccuponents of neighborhood duality are the parks and recreation program (including open space) and neighborhood protection. A. Parks 1. park Sites, arra Ratios The ;arks designation is applied to neighborhood and unity wide Parks. 'Dere are ten neighborhood parks and three ccnmunitywide parks, which are Memorial park, which includes the sports Center, McClel.lan Ranch Park and Blackberry Farm Golf Course. The neighborhood parks Program goal is to provide 3 acres of parks per 1,000 population. This is based on the National. Recreational and Park Association national standard. Parks and schools which have recreation areas secured by joint agreements, as well as Sedgwick, Monta Vista arra Cupertino High School grounds, are included in the ratio. A 25 year agreement exists with the Cupertino School District for use of school district land for recreational purposes. The agreene t includes the use of eight schools. in return Cupertino will perform maintenance and scheduling for after school sports and recreation. Portal and Collins schools are not included in the agreement due to the School District's interest in maintaining them in a res s`ve status. Blackberry Farm Golf Course is not included in the parks/population ratio since it is a limited -purpose facility. Ew±: Nit 1 is a map of the park and school locations. E�ibit 2 is a list of parks and schools by neighborhood. 2. Park. Needs Assessment EO-iblt 3 is an assessment of 1990 park needs by neighborhood. The a..ssesmnent indicates that there is a park needs ratio of 4.13 acres Per 1.;200 residents citywide which exceeds the policy of 3 acres per 1000 population. However, ratios in some individual neighborhoods are not. w.t. City Council Neighborhood Quality July 7, 1992 Page -2- 3. Park Access The General Plan states that the City should ensure that "Each household is within a half mile walk of the park and that the route is reasonably free of physical barriers including streets with heavy traffic." These physical barriers include land forms; railroad tracks, streambeds, and of course major streets. Major streets are included because they discourage some people, especially young children,. from visiting parks. Exhibit 4 demonstrates the half mile radius around each park and school, recognizing physical barriers. The previous General Plan indicated radii only for parks; schools have been added in recognition that they serve as neighborhood resources for active recreation. Also, this radius map includes barriers not utilized in the previous General Plan, so accessibility is more conservatively evaluated in this version. The radius map indicates that neighborhoods N, A-1, C, 0, F-1, F-2, Irl, Lr2, and M are deficient in access to parks and school yards. Perhaps the most important of these are A-1, O, Ir1, and Lr -2 because they consist of existing residential neighborhoods. Further examination of just the park radii indicate additional inaccessibility. 4. Park Funding The current park bond funding obligations are: - $5 million for Wilson Park, due to 2009 - $9,070 million for the tennis center, due to 2010 Farm due - $32,970 million for Fremont/Older school aryl Blackberry to 2016. Another source of funding is the park dedication fee. Current Council policy uses these funds to retire debt service and reimburse the General Fund for previous improvements. Currently the City has two identified future park purchases: the Stocklmeier property located adjacent to Stevens Creek Boulevard and potential high school sites, both of which are unsche&led park purchases in the Capital lmpravement Program. They will remain so until the properties are available for purchase. The three high schools in Cupertino — Monta Vista, 04>ertino, arra Hmestead -- are possible sites for purrhase if the Fremont Union High School District sells them in the future, although they have no plans to do so. Homestead High may be an unlikely candidate for purchase since it is on the fringe of the city limits which reduces its accessibility to the maximum number of Cupertino residents. Should these or other park opportunities arise, no existing funding mechanism exists for purchase. Other methods would need to be identified. City Council Neighborhood Quality July 7, 1992 Page -3- 5. Other Parks and Recreational Resources The City's parks are complemented by Santa Clara County and Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District parks and preserves, as shown on Exhibit 5. These parks ring Cupertino's western foothills and ridgelines. They serve as Cupertino and regional resources for hiking, biking, nature appreciation and other recreational activities. 6. Future Park Needs and Plans Three types of park needs are identified for the future: neighborhood parks, trail connections and recreational facilities. a. Neighborhood parks The neighborhood park system is considered nearly complete. The remaining property identified for park purchase (unprogrammed in the Capital ITproveme-nt Program) is the 4.9 acre Stocklmeier property, which is considered for open space, not neighborhood park, purposes. However, the 3 acres/1,000 population ratio is rnded for continuance, to be applied in neighborhoods where potential park acreage exists for either existing of future residents. The proposed neighborhood parks are: Neighborhood N: provide a public neighborhood park based upon the City's park dedication ordinance, should new development be approved in that neighborhood. Subsequently redraw the boundaries of neighborhoods N and E1 to reflect the additional site. Neighborhoods J-1, J-2, K: make the final determination regarding a neighborhood park site after the completion of the Sedgewick School master plan. [The master plan is now complete; there will not be a neighborhood park at the school. Therefore, a different neighborhood park site will need to be determined.] Non-residential areas where new residential development is proposed: provide active, public park space where feasible A mi n i mt m, park size of less than 3.5 acres may be considered according to a list of priorities, which is based on existing access to parks and schools b. Trail connections Trail connections are sought within the City and the region. The Potential inter -city linkages are shown on Exhibit 6. The Calabazas Creek Trail, for example, would link residential areas with job centers. Inter -city trails could also link regional trails. They will be studied for feasibility and future implementation. The Proposed regional connections are shown on Exhibit 5. Greenbelt linkages between Rancho San Antonio County Park and Stevens Creek Park, and between Stevens Creek Park and Upper Stevens Creek Park are proposed. The connection between the proposed Bay to Ridge Trails could 90 through Cupertino, as shown in Exhibit 7. City Council Neighborhood Quality July 7, 1992 Page -4- c. Recreational facilities The Parks - and Recreation Ccumdssion reccmends that a future recreational facility, such as a gymnasium or swimning Fool, be considered. The Camiissicn's recomendation is: ,,he City of Cupertino recognizes the public benefit derived from a recreational gymnasium and sw umin� pool and should such a facility be developed, the City shall pursue all possible partnerships, including school districts, non-profit organizations and the corporate unity as a means of funding and operating the facilities. The proposed Oral Plan policies address the impacts of both non-residential and residential development on existing neighborhoods. The excerpts below are frcm pages 10 and 15 of the Planning comission's General Plan relations. 1. Strategy: Heart of the City Specific Plan. The objective of the Heart of the City Specific Plan is to create a positive and memorable gathering place for Cupertino citizens. To accomplish this task, the plan should include the following elements:.... Design guidelines for the streetscape and new development that orient buildings toward Stevens Creek Boulevard in order to strengthen the Boulevard's identity and create a sense of arrival. 'Ihe guidelines should foster pedestrian activity in appropriate areas. Mie guidelines should address neighborhood protection from noise, light and other intrusions on privacy. 2. Protect residential neighborhoods from noise, traffic, light and visually intrusive effects from more intense developments with adequate buffering setbacks, landscaping, walls, activity limitations, site design and other appropriate measures. Strategies.... Staff shall work with the Planning Cmnission to develop additional residential zoning and subdivision controls to protect neighborhood character from incompatible new residential construction. Possible tools include height limitations and an indexed floor area ratio. In addition, there are existing General Plan policies that address other neighborhood protection concerns, such as through traffic, reducing apparent size of buildings, privacy, and security. City Council Neighborhood Quality July 7, 1992 Page -5- .��, •r ,�J• tr. .. •� I� • ate• an • 1. Maintain the 3 acres/1000 population ratio. 2. Maintain the goal of providing a 1/2 mile park access radius. 3. Provide a public neighborhood park in Neighborhood N based upon the City's park dedication arriinance, should new development be approved in that neighborhood. 4. Determine the park strategy in Neighborhoods J-1, J-2, K. 5. Provide active, public park space in non-residential areas where new residential development is proms, where feasible. 6. Consider a minimum, park size of less than 3.5 acres according to a list of priorities, which is based on existing access to parks and schools. 7. Create a trail plan after performing a study. 8. Consider a future recreational facility, such as a gymnasium or swimming pool, since the neighborhood park program is nearly complete and since a parks needs assessment indicated that a facility is desired. 1. Prepare guidelines for the "Heart of the City" specific plan which address neighborhood" protection .from noise, light and other intrusions on privacy. (This policy may be deferred until the City Identity 'Il-iene is discussed.) 2. Protect residential neighborhoods from noise, traffic, light and visually intrusive effects from more intense developments with adequate buffering setbacks, landscaping, walls,, activity limitations, site design and other appropriate measures.' 3. Develop additional residential and subdivision controls to protect neighborhood character from incompatible new residential construction. Possible tools include height limitations and an indexed floor area ratio. City coil Neighborhood Quality July 7, 1992 Page -6- Enclosures: Exhibit 1: OgDertim Park and Recreation Areas Exhibit 2: Park Acreage and Ratio by Neighborhood Exhibit 3: Park and Recreation Land Needed Exhibit 4: Cupertino Park arra Recreation Areas: 1/2 mile radius Exhibit 5: Existing and Pry Open Space Exhibit 6: Trail Linkages Exhibit 7: The Bay Trail genplan/cc7692 r -I ----- EXHIBIT T \\ %nF I � •O ... �O�•' � .1 1 O 5 o ni O �I v c i �� �o a � D 1 E n � r ■ O E Bubb Road(0) 99 fUmLk � ��—d1rwA trJ O Foothill Blvd W/� o m 3 o p N_ D m ..� to lu a 0 31 0 ma CD i ❑ m m Blaney Ave O n 0 ..... O ;• •:......... •........... Miller Ave .YWOfe.Rd O 1oo° C %nF � •O ... �O�•' � .1 1 O 5 o ni O �I v c i �� �o a � D 1 E n � m ■ O E Bubb Road(0) 99 fUmLk • .• • /`. � p0 3 I ^ .• '• ................... ,{• Stelling Rd --------------i LPL: o 0 : m �• ..ti .•... r ar"�•••••• DeAnza Blvd W/� o m 3 o p N_ D m ..� to lu a 0 31 0 ma CD i ❑ m m Blaney Ave O n 0 ..... O ;• •:......... •........... 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Contents: Play equipment, swings, slides, sandboxes, benches. Page 1 of 3 Population served: Generally, serves ages toddlers to age nine. Should be designed to have areas that accommodate adult gathering. Service area and accessibility. The service area is confined to a sub -neighborhood level of 500 to 2,500 residents within a 1/4 mile area. Acres/1,000 people: No ratio established; suggested .1 to .3 acres Size range: 1,000 square feet to one acre. Can be serviced through mobile recreation programs. Neighborhood Playground Description: Designed to provide both active and passive short-term activities. Usually located adjacent to public schools. Contents: Distinct play areas for preschool and school age children, shelter structures, open space, multiple -use paved for court games, areas for field games, some off-street parking, lighting. Population served: General focus is for ages 5 to 14, with informal recreation for all ages. One per 1,000 to 5,000 population: possibly one for every elementary school. Service area and accessibility. Neighborhood. Walking distance within 1/2 mile radius. Acres/1,000 persons: 2.0 for cities of 10,000 to 25,000 1.5 for cities of 25,000 to 100,000 Size range acres: 5-10 for cities of 1,000 to 25,000 4-8 for cities of 25,000 to 100,000 Neighborhood Park Description: Landscaped natural park of limited size primarily for passive recreational needs of all ages but with designated active areas. Provides some scenic and aesthetic value. Should be located in the center of a multiple -family dwelling neighborhood or nearby site. Content. Open lawn space, shrubbery, small picnic areas, drinking fountain, miniature scenic paths or nature walks, area for court games if not provided at a nearby recreation facility, off- street parking, lighting. Has some program potential. http://www.ci.cedar-park.tx.us/parks/park_standards.html 1/30/02 Parks & Recreation - National Park Land Standards Population served: For all ages. From 1,000 to 10,000 maximum. Service area and accessibility. Entire neighborhood. If park is unique, it may attract others from another neighborhood. Acres/1,000 persons: 2.0 for cities of 1,000 to 25,000 1.5 for cities of 25,000 to 100,000 Size range acres: 6-8 for cities of 1,000 to 25,000 5-8 for cities of 25,000 to 100,000 Community Playfield Description: Primarily an athletic complex that serves the recreational needs of the community. Usually one per community, however, if the community is cut by barriers or if sufficient acreage cannot be obtained, then two are recommended. Page 2 of 3 Content: Athletic complex - lighted court and field games area, community center, swimming pool, lawn areas, adequate parking, may have picnic and play area for children. May be a portion of major community park. Has high potential for recreation programming. Population served: All ages. Entire population of community, 10,000 minimum to 30,000 maximum. Service area and accessibility. Within biking distance. Acres/1,000 persons: Minimum one acre per 1,000 persons. Cities up to 50,000 it is recommended there be 2 acres per 1,000 persons Size range acres: 15 to 25 for Cities of 1,000 to 250,000 Major Community Park Description: A large natural area and/or landscaped area to provide urban dwellers escape for city congestion without traveling a large distance. Designed to accommodate a large number of people and a wide variety of activities. Provides for both intensive use and passive use. Content: Provides for combination of intensive and non -intensive development ranging from play apparatus to bicycle trails. Typical facilities include swimming facilities, picnic tables, paths, game courts, gardens, and natural areas, pavilion, ample parking, sanitary facilities. May include multipurpose trails internally or as part of a system. Population served: All ages, toddler to retiree. Serves between 40,000 to 100,000 people. Service area and accessibility. Entire population for cities with population up to 25,000. 1-4 miles for cities of 1,000 to 25,000 persons; within 30 minutes for cities of 25,000 to 250,000. Acres/1,000 persons: From minimum of one acre to maximum of five acres. Recommended: 5.0 acres for cities of 1,000 to 100,000 Size range acres: 20 - 35 for cities of 1,000 to 25,000 50 - 100 for cities of 25,000 to 100,000 http://www.ci.cedar-park.tx.us/parks/park_Standards.html 1/30/02 Parks & Recreation - National Park Land Standards Page 3 of") Urban Greenspace or Open Space Description: Passive areas in landscaped or natural state in or near urban areas. May be planned for conversion to more intensive recreational use when needed. May provide recreational use when needed. May provide recreational experiences, provide environmental quality, or act as buffers. Main recreational purpose is to act as buffer from congestion and provide aesthetic experience. May also act as a land bank. Contents: Natural lands, watershed and waterfront, forests; landscaped borders, parkways, and boulevards, corner parks, medians, downtown aesthetic parks, plazas, malls, sanitary facilities. May provide bicycle, hiking, and nature trails as a feature or as part of a larger system. Population served: Entire population, but may also be used as privacy buffer against high traffic corridors. Service area and accessibility. Not established. Usually part of the park system and viewed as part of urban design and urban beautification program. Primary accessibility is visual, may have hiking paths along traffic corridors. Acres/1, 000 persons: No ratio established. Suggested to be .75 to 1.0 acres per 1,000. Cities of up to 100,000 would be 1.0 per 1,000 persons. Size range acres: From a few square feet to and extended boulevard or parkway development. Recreation Facilities Facility Area Needed Units per Population Service Area Basketball Court 7,280 sq ft 1 per 5,000 1/4 - 1/2 mi Tennis Court 7,200 sq ft (1crt) 1 per 2,000 1/4 - 1/2 mi Volleyball 4,000 sq ft 1 per 5,000 1/4 - 1/2 mi Baseball (Youth) 1.2 acres min. 1 per 5,000 1/4 - 1/2 mi Football 1.5 acres 1 per 20,000 15-20 minutes travel time Soccer 1.7-2.1 acres 1 per 10,000 Depends on popularity Softball 1.5-2 acres 1 per 5,000 1/4 - 1/2 mi Multi -Use Court 9,840 sq ft 1 per 10,000 1/4 - 1/2 mi Swimming Pool 2 acres minimum 1 per 20,000 15 -30 minutes travel time Trails 1 trail system per region 04/18/00 http://www.ci.cedar-park.tx.us/parks/park_Standards.html 1/30/02