PC 06-02-75CITY OF CUPERTIN09 STATE OF CALIFORNIA
10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino
Telephone- 252-4,505
MINUTES OF THE REGUIIAR. ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE PLANNING C0114ISSION
HELD ON JUNE 2, 1975, IN THE LIBRARY CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL,
CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
The meeting was called to order at 8:05 p.m. by Chairman Gatto with
the Salute to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners present. Cooper, Woodward, Chairman Gatto
Commissioners absent: Adams and O'Keefe
Staff present: Assistant Planning Director Robert Cowan
Assistant City Engineer Travice Whitten
PUBLIC HEARING'S.,
1, Application 3-Z-75 of CITYOF CUPERTINOa REZONING approximately
150 acres trom various zones to Planned Development. The 150+
acres are generally located westerly of Saratoga -Sunnyvale Road
between Route 280 Freeway and Alves Drive and easterly of
Saratoga --Sunnyvale Road between Route 280 Freeway and St.
Joseph's Church. First Hearing continued.
The Assistant Planning Director suggested they go through the First
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Draft dated May 29, 1975, He cautioned this should be considered
preliminary only.
Mr. Cowan explained this is a conceptual plan meant to serve as guide
lines. He then went through the draft, highlighting major points.
On page 3, the third general development standard was changed to read,
"An integrated aesthetic treatment performance standard."
With regard to long-range goals for the study area, ' Mr. Cowan referred
to plan exhibited on board which showed a central traffic parking
accessway located mid block between Bandley and Stevens Creek Boulevard.
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Assistant Planning DW cne: Ccni1j, 11sa nDkirinnd to til Uc'�_ 0-hib lt
L'ic, -f -t( 1, s 2 8 -Mi C' �.� �� I - �' _'c. (,, to , 510 Freuway.
M_t-o.r the n:jcj bri-efly Cj,.,jj I-jlj:jjj GaLU) opened Line
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Steven Mr. 20325 !is' Cupertino, said
J. Robort Derq)�-;L
'4'7LIS rcp?:C'SeMng Cal f)r)11110 1AWN, W said this 0111ding was set where.
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Parking. Thicy were PPMAig for an 'J _Plaa.
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a letter -anirding thS. Thn (7tv Au .,as a uniqu'e
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Chairman Gatto quastWad "Ic Mnar'sirns Of &W PYI)p2rty after take.
'-fr. Lai: d"Ld riot. 1, y7a LOS s tj form; i nn 7:jL:1 011m 6,1L ly, said 1 t
v;oulk_'I 'i)c-! su I.,f WOUL W UY 01 9L rki in d a 000 sq
ft . buildiq'3.
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Lto IeL 'IbLr,-J.r.CtNs remain 2s
nou conforml q use, Ac. &poster said 021- jLQI` to --eep the
business s,oi_ng.
C.'_-)[:Ira. Tvoodwarcl as-`'26 1 f LIL0 Cj-Ly AtLor I'L:ij discitissed ',:LLh staff the
effect of zo1.1ing roLat:i,:e �,o condaji-,i,.at,ou procedure. Mr. Woman said
:Jr, Kilian w,n studying this and would be L'.10m Li oidinion.
After a brief dJ_s'_:L..'!,S_i0!-,, rat said sh,.)L,-Itd rt'I
acu a policy
a�roement ",Lid let We City AM0111ey i1v kinvi, it.
Mr, Peter L. Pavlina, 576 E. El Canina, Somyvals, qwmrioned the
nocessity of an jotecnwL sticet buluec- walloor Green aQ GrcenleaF
DuLve it ',.,ros agreed Kim that ports, 'proivl5ly be ;'Iiif',inated.
Dr. Joseph F. 1036
- -7 ',;. Road1 Cupertino, said
the 50 ft. notback aMOL-100d LO U 50 Ft. My park on wMi side of
.1 ay 9 7.7 L t-. I I t 11 L !, r oi'; C_' t' r y ow i I e r s ina i t'_i" n 11.. _LC.
Chairman Gat-Lo _TI L-en t -Fol: I
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My. Dr. B uowil so 1 c! 1 In2 SOL60CIL X: �Zqn prol') b.!;1; IL no,, _I).:_Ivi lig
ac ('.C-' 'ss to H"I v "I '-Ino I1JJ 1-1 o Lr") L Larea.
MINUTES OF THE JUNE 2, 19,75 ADJ. PLANNING COKKISSION MEETING
Dr. Brown said the curb cuts could be limited, but should not be elimin-
ated. He said any possibility of connection between Highway 9 and
businesses had been eliminated.
Another member of the audience said they were making a beautiful entry
to the City but_it would create a favorable climate for crime. It
would be crazy to expect anyone to use the meandering sidewalks.
Chairman. Gatto pointed out its feasibility using Vallco Park along
Homestead Road and Wolfe Road as an example.
Comm. Woodward said bus stop turnouts would be necessary. The sidewalks
would serve bus passengers° He noted they are looking to the future.
The sidewalks would not be built in the near future. They have to set
an idea and then work toward it.
%Ire Don Bandley, P. Oa Box 191, Cupertino, said the bicycle areas are
as important as foot traffic. With a 50 ft. setback, some thought
should be given to the bicycle traffic° Mr. Cowan said there are two
-types of cyclists -- commuter and recreational. Mr. Grigg had determined
the meandering bike path would not be used. _ire Whitten said the
biggest problem was to keep bicycles off the street. He mentioned
possible interference between the bicycle lanes and the bus stop turnouts
A brief discussion was held on bicycle lanes versus bicycle paths.
Mr. Walter Cohen, 10477 N. Saratoga -Sunnyvale Road, Cupertino, general
manager of the produce stand, said he believed in beautifying the City
but he thought there was a standof at a certain point. They have been
there eleven years. Recenti,., when the City had blocked off one lane;
his customer count had gone down 50%o The 50 fte setback will close
them down completely. Their type of business is "look-see", the
customers want to see the mass displays of produce.
Chairman Gatto explained this war a long; range projection.; existing
businesses would be allowed to exist. There would be gaps until
properties were developed or could. ,be brought into conformance
Mr, Cohen was answered the sidewalks would be included in the 50 rto
landscaped. area. Mr.Whitten further clarified there could be some
type of landscaping put in front of existing businesses to give
continuity, but the existing businesses ,Mould be allowed to remain.
'Mr. Louis Paviso, 22820 San Juan Road; Cupertino, said if all the
buildings along Saratoga --Sunnyvale Road faced the feeder road, there
would be a line of walls. This was discussed. Mr. Cowan pointed out
it was not untypical to have entrances face elsewhere than to the front,
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MINUTES OF THE JUNE 2, 1915 ADJ . PLANNING COT11ISS ION IVIEE'TING
Mr. Dcaight Durkee, P. Oe Box 21, Cupertino., said the Crossroads
Improvement. District went in. over objections of property owners �
They now have assessments against their homes that they cannot bear.
Now the City says they cannot have commercial and they cannot get out
of their property what is in it.
Mr. Bandley said there should be some relief from tax assessments Tax
assessment plus improvement equals $4G,000e Mr. Durkee said he had a
$52,000.00 assessment placed on him. It was ascertained he had not
joined the assessment district voluntarily. Mr. Cowan pointed out
Mr, Durkee is now in litigation. with the City and Chairman Gatto said
he felt the courts were the proper place for this to be. decided.
Mr. Peterson said the intent of their presentation was that,50 ft. per
se does not solve design problem; the schematic drawing as presented
by staff did not engender the impact desired. It will take interplay
of buildings and landscaping. Trying to legislate good design is
impossible.
Comm. Cooper said the main intent of the General Plan is so private
sector will know what the City wants
Mr. Peterson said he would like input on Mariani Avenue alignment.
Chairman. Gatto said there were two points to be decided. (1)
alignment of Mariani Avenue and (2) , a po]_icy statemen as to
rigity or f1_exibility within 'the guidelines.
Comm. Cooper said with -regard to the three alternatives suggested
for alignment, it was hard to say because they did not know the use
of the property Her initial inclination would be Alternate I. It
was circuitous enough that individuals would be deterred from using
it as a short cut. A.strai_ght street would invite traffic and
encourage speeding.
Comm. Woodward said with another traffic signal at Lazaneo and the
one at Stevens Creek Boulevard, people would.opt for the first left
turn they could get. They do it now.
Chairman Gatto felt Alternate I was too circuitous � One of the main
purposes of the road was to provide a safe left turn from Highway 9
to the residential area. He would suggest a combination of Alternates
II and III, with a. blocking off before it got to Blaney. This -would
-Sunnyvale Road and prevent Mariani
encourage people to use Saratoga
'from becoming high speed arterial.
Comm. Woodward asked Mr. 1•fiitien if the City was still planning on
closing Forest Avenues Mr. Whitten said he was not sure if it was still
an open question.
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MINUTES OF THE JUNE 2, 1975 ADJ. PLANNING C01,LMISSION MLETING
Comma Woodward said the assessment district would be the place to
start with 10 ft. buffer. There should be something that says witliin
a certain time there will be at least some minimal landscaping.
Chairman Gatto suggested a bonding; effort. Mr. GRiitten pointed out
there are already means of rein, burs ernent, Chairman Gatto said the
whole City should share in the cost since the whole City will benefit.
Mr. McKay said this 50 ft. setback was window. dressi:nge. .The straight
50 ft. does not work with architecture. A variable, undulation could
allow for flexibility. He gave several suggestions.
Chairman Gatto said the guidelines could defer subjectivity. The
maintenance district should be the whole front, Mr. Whitten said
the main thought for 10 ft. setback was turf. They might not want
to get into landscaped area; the developer would maintain his own.-
Chairman Gatto suggested taking the 15 ft. setback of sidewalk, turf
and tree planting and fund it out of City funds.' City would maintain.
Beyond that point the developer would take over.
Comma Woodward felt the definition of setback should be looked at.
They could keep the minimum building setback but have flexibility
for 50 ft. landscaping area.
Comm. Cooper reiterated her feeling that the intent must be spelled
out Edith specific areas where they would be flexible.
ADJOURNMENT
At 11:07 p.m. Comm. Woodward moved to adjourn the meeting to Thursday,
July 17, at 7:30 p.m. Seconded by Comm. Cooper.
Notion carried, 3-0