PC 05-23-94
CITY OF CUPERTINO
10300 Torre Avenue, cupertino, california 95014 (408) 777-3308
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION
May 23, 1994
6:00 P.M. Meet in city Hall parking
council/planning commission Field Trip.
Lot
for
Joint
city
7:30 P.M. city council Chambers for Planning commission Meeting
ORDER OF BUSINESS
1. Joint Planning commission/City council field trip to 11845
Upland Way to review Application No(s): ll-EXC-93 and 3-TM-92
(Mod.), a proposal for residential hillside development.
Commissioners and councilmembers will convene at city Hall at
6:00 p.m. to be shuttled to the site. Staff recommends that
the Planning commission discuss item 10, ll-EXC-93 and ]-TM-
92, as the first order of business after the field trip.
Councilmembers Present: Bautista, Sorenson, Burnett, Dean, and
Mayor Koppel.
staff Present: Don Brown, City Manager: Bert viskovich, Director
of Public Works: Bob Cowan, Director of Community Development,
ciddy Wordell, city Planner, Colin Jung, Associate Planner: Bill
cotton, Consulting Geologist.
The meeting convened at 6:00 p.m. at the City Hall
Present at the site were: Mark Sandoval, Architect: Mory Nelson,
civil Engineer: Dean Affeldt, Applicant's Geologist: Mr. and Mrs.
czisch, Property Owners: and other neighbors.
Planning Director Cowan gave an overview of the site visit. He
noted this is a fact finding field trip and no decisions should be
made at this time.
Mr. Bill cotton, City Geologist, gave a presentation on the
following:
a) regional geologic and seismic setting
b) local conditions
c) comments on geologic report for ll-EXC-93
d) buildability of site with conditions
Mr. Cotton answered questions of the Council and Commission and
noted a home can be constructed on any lot, as long as it is build
soundly. He pointed out that the slope of the parcel is not the
problem and retaining walls are designed to deal with stability of
the home and the soil.
The Council and commission reviewed the site from the uphill
location as well as the downhill location. Mr. Sandoval pointed
out the trees proposed to be removed and gave a brief discussion on
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the height of the home proposed.
The Planning Commission recessed at 7:20 p.m. and the City Council
adjourned to the Meeting of May 31, 1994.
The Planning commission reconvened their meeting at 7:30 p.m.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL
All Commissioners were present.
staff Present: Bob Cowan, Director of Community Development; Ciddy
Wordell, City Planner; Colin Jung, Associate
Planner; Thomas Robillard, Planner II; Vera Gil,
Housing Specialist.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION:
SECOND:
VOTE:
ABSTAIN:
Com. Roberts moved to approve the minutes of May 9, 1994,
as presented
Com. Doyle
Passed 4-0-1
Com. Mahoney
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS- No Discussion
POSTPONEMENTS/REMOVAL FROM CALENDAR
Item 7:
MOTION:
SECOND:
VOTE:
ApDlication 6-U-94. 2-Z-94. 3-TM-94 and l2-EA-94 - Emily
Chen - Request continuance to the Planning commission
Meeting of June 27, 1994
Com. Harris moved to continue item 7 to the meeting of
June 27, 1994.
Com. Roberts
Passed 5-0
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
- None
The Commission moved to item 10 at this time.
OLD BUSINESS
10. Application ll-EXC-93 and 3-TM-92 - Mark Sandoval: Report
from Planning commission to City Council.
Staff Presentation: Associate Planner Jung presented the staff
report reviewing the difference in the old and revised proposal as
outlined in the staff report. He added the original elevation was
three story and has been reduced to two story. Mr. Jung stated the
new proposal has decreased the building square footage, changed the
design of the house and is now built more into the hillside. He
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added the applicant has reduced the amount of downslope retaining
walls and eliminated the flat front yard area. He stated the
reduction in square footage is actually reduced by 200 sq. ft. and
the other 800 sq. ft. is the basement proposed below ground level.
He stated staff believes the revised proposal is an improvement and
the visibility from the valley floor has been reduced. Also, the
existing landscaping plan will provide adequate screening. Mr.
Jung noted the proposed changes to the RHS Ordinance do bear
relationship to this proposal, one is the increase in the maximum
flat yard area and the other is the second story off-set. He
stated this proposal would comply to the proposed changes if they
are approved by the city Council. He added staff recommends
approval of the revised plan.
Planner Jung answered several questions of the commission. He
noted the basement will be a finished room and there will be access
from the outside. He noted grading will not exceed the maximum
limit.
Chr. Mahoney questioned the pipeline issue?
planning Director Cowan stated this project is still in the
pipeline and the Commission should use the General Plan standards
as opposed to the ordinance standards.
Com. Harris questioned the tree retention?
Mr. Jung stated the only tree proposed for retention is the 12 inch
oak tree. New landscaping will replace the trees removed.
Com. Harris questioned the 25 ft. acquisition of land from the
neighbor and the shifting of the house which could cause problems
with the uphill slope according to the geologist report. She
stated she would like to hear some more specific information about
this.
Mr. Cowan stated the initial geologic work performed by Mr. Cotton
had to do with the subdivision map and there was a lot line
adjustment to shift one line 25 ft. to the northwest.
Mr. Mark Sandoval, Architect, introduced Mr. and Mrs Czisch, the
property owners.
Mr. Dean Affeldt, Geologist, stated the 25 ft. lot line adjustment
had to do with a slide area identified on the site. He stated the
recommendations made regarding the strengths of the soils will
still be applicable to the plan before the Commission and with
respect to the 25 ft. shift, the same recommendations will apply.
Com. Roberts expressed concern about the size of the home and asked
about the depth of the vertical disturbance?
Mr. Mory Nelson, civil Engineer, stated the altitude difference
from the bottom retaining wall to the top retaining wall is
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approximately 25 ft. Mr. Nelson explained the activity behind the
house and the retaining walls. He noted the cut behind the home
delineates the affect of the grading and stated increasing the
height of the wall will reduce this cut.
Com. Doyle questioned the height of the home and asked why there
was not more of a reduction in height given that the elevation was
reduced by one story?
Mr. Sandoval stated the house has been lowered 2 ft. and moved
along the site. He also noted the second story does not project
out, the plans are incorrect.
Mr. Jung stated the house steps upslope, as indicated on the
architectural drawings.
Mr. Sandoval explained the location of the basement and the outside
access. He also noted the new proposal eliminates the massiveness.
It was brought back to the Commissioners for discussion.
Com. Austin stated according to the city's Geologist, building on
any slope can occur if built soundly enough. She stated the
revised plan is an improvement, but still believes the house is too
big for such a steep slope. She stated she is not in favor of the
revised plan.
Com. Doyle believes the size of the house is irrelevant, but is
concerned about the visible mass. He also expressed concern about
the height of the home from the front and has concerns about the
overall project. Com. Doyle stated he would like to see the height
reduced and believes stepping the house back would help.
Com. Roberts stated it is hard to consider this project as being a
pipeline issue. He noted there is a cumulative problem when
building large structures on steep slopes in terms of drainage. He
believes the house is still too big, and would not be in favor of
the project at this time.
Com. Harris addressed the appeal to the Council who requested that
the house be significantly reduced. She does not believe this is
proposed in the revised plan. She expressed concern about the
slide area and noted the geological review needs to be completed
before making a decision. She stated progress has been made, but
does not believe city Council direction has been followed.
Chr. Mahoney stated he agrees that the house has not been
significantly reduced. He noted he is no longer concerned about
the geology after the discussion at the site with the geologist.
Com. Doyle asked if the City Council discussed the size of the
home?
Mr. Cowan stated council was interested in the visible mass, but
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the concept of the basement was not discussed. He stated there are
two approaches, either ask the applicant if he would like to
continue this or file a report back to Council.
Coms. Austin, Doyle and Mahoney expressed concern about visible
mass.
Com. Roberts expressed concern about drainage and geological
concerns.
Com. Harris stated the revised proposal does not meet the mandate
of the council.
Mr. Sandoval reviewed the size of Mr. pressley's
revised plan is actually smaller than his home.
like clear direction from the commission.
home and noted the
He noted he would
Chr. Mahoney stated the key issue of the Planning commission is the
visible mass, he stated the applicant has the alternative to reduce
the home or go forward to the Council.
Mr. Sandoval stated they will provide the landscaping and noted the
past approval from the commission was based on the landscape
screening and the pipeline issue. He noted the landscaping plan
will help the drainage problem and help mitigate the mass.
Com. Doyle stated the visible mass is his concern and if set back
further it will help.
Mr. Sandoval stated each level is currently setback 10 ft. which is
a requirement of the new ordinance.
Chr. Mahoney stated the commission must decide if a two story home
is acceptable or not, because any reduction in height may eliminate
the second story.
Corn. Harris asked what was Mr. Sandoval's impression of the
Council's direction?
Mr. Sandoval stated he was asked to reduce the size of the home and
do geological testing. He noted the pool was eliminated which
eliminated some of the wall mass. He also added the five year
growth of trees will screen the house from the valley floor and
only the roof top will be visible. Mr. Sandoval stated with the
basement as proposed they have eliminated much of the mass bulk.
Com. Harris asked what if the commission approved this plan and the
City Geologist indicates the slide problem can not be dealt with,
with a footprint this size?
Mr. Cowan stated the geologist indicated a home could be built, but
if subsequent additional field work necessitates a much higher
wall, this will have to be reviewed by the Planning commission. He
stated it is important for the Commission to develop a policy on
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geology, but not to get into the technical details.
Com. Mahoney stated after more testimony from staff and the
applicant he is convinced that minor changes will not make a
difference to this proposal. He believes the revised plan has met
the potential spirit of the Council's direction.
Com. Harris stated after the field trip and the basement concept,
this plan would be acceptable on the site. She stated her concern
was that the applicant did not meet the mandate of the council.
She stated as a Planning commissioner she would approve this
project.
Chr. Mahoney stated a majority of the Commission believe the
visible mass is a concern. He noted there are also concerns about
drainage problems and Council's direction not being followed.
Com. Harris stated a two story home is acceptable, but the width of
the home is her main concern. Chr. Mahoney concurred.
Corns. Doyle and Austin expressed concern about the height of the
home.
CONSENT CALENDAR
2 .
Application No.:
Applicant:
Property Owner:
Location:
5-ASA-94
Gate of Heaven Cemetery
Roman Catholic Bishop of San Jose
22555 Cristo Rey Drive
Review of a statue and niche feature at an existing cemetery.
Com. Doyle requested the removal of item 3 of the consent calendar.
MOTION:
Com. Austin moved to approve item 2 of the consent
calendar.
Com. Roberts
Passed 5-0
SECOND:
VOTE:
3.
Application No.:
Applicant:
Property Owner:
Location:
51,638.1
Measurex corp.
Measurex Corp.
One Results Way
ASA application to approve security fencing and additional
road entrance landscaping for Measurex Corporation.
Staff Presentation: Planner Robillard presented the staff report
and noted in 1985 ASAC approved a fence around Measurex, but the
fence was never installed and the permit has expired. He stated
the current request is to reinstate the plans that were approved in
1985. Planner Robillard stated the color proposed is blue.
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ADDlicant Presentation: Mr. Joe staci, Measurex, Facilities
Manager, stated the color blue is the same color as used on the
roof of the CEC building.
Com. Doyle asked if the fence could be extended on Bubb Road,
towards McClelland.
Mr. staci stated this is a possibility.
Ms. Ann Anger expressed concern about the blight on Imperial Avenue
and asked what Measurex is going to do about this?
MOTION:
Com. Austin moved to approve application 51,638.1 subject
to the findings and subconclusions of the hearing with
the fence extended, to be worked out with staff.
Com. Doyle
Passed 5-0
SECOND:
VOTE:
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
4.
Application No.(s):
Applicant:
Property Owner:
Location:
4-ASA-94
B.C. Golden Gate
Cali Financial Services company
10385 S. De Anza Boulevard
ASA review and approval of exterior architectural
modifications and sign exception to an existing restaurant.
staff Presentation: Planner Robillard presented the staff report
and noted the original proposal was for seven wall mounted signs
and four logo signs. He noted the applicant met with staff and
staff agreed that the recommended signs look disproportional to the
building. He stated staff recommends two Boston Chicken signs with
24 inch letters and three four foot high logo signs one on the
east, west and south elevations. He noted the ground sign will be
maintained.
Corn. Harris questioned the parapet?
Planner Robillard stated the plan is to remove the hip, add the
parapet and then add the canopy.
APplicant Presentation: Mr. Russ Watson, Architect, stated the
canopy is 4 ft. dimension. He stated they have attempted to reduce
the signage and believe they are at a point where they are at
minimum adequate identification from the road. He added the color
of the logo will be red and black and he concurs with staff's
recommendations.
In response to Corn. Doyle's question regarding fast food
restaurants, Planner Robillard stated there is no difference in
sign requirements. He also noted he can not recall any other
business in town having so many exceptions.
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Com. Austin spoke in favor of staff's recommendations.
Com. Doyle expressed concern about the number of exceptions. He
spoke in support of 18 inch letters and reducing the number of
signs proposed.
Com. Roberts concurred with Com. Doyle and believes the commission
may be setting a precedence by approving the exceptions.
Com. Harris stated the sign ordinance was developed with the help
of the Chamber of Commerce. She does not believe it is necessary
to have the additional signs. She spoke in favor of 18 inch
letters and reducing the size of the logo signs. Com. Harris also
expressed concern about the canopy and does not feel it is in
keeping with the architecture along De Anza Blvd. She objects to
the words on the canopy and believes it is additional advertising.
Chr. Mahoney stated he supports staff's recommendation.
The Commissioners discussed which signs they would approve and Com.
Harris suggested approving the monument slgn, the logo sign on the
west and one sign on either the south or east elevation.
MOTION:
Com. Harris moved to approve application 4-ASA-94 subject
to the findings and subconclusions of the hearing with
the following amendments: one set of Boston Chicken signs
and logo signs on the east or south elevation, one logo
sign on the west elevation and a monument sign. Letters
should be 18 inches high and logo 36 inches high.
Com. Austin
Passed 5-0
SECOND:
VOTE:
5.
Application No.:
Applicant:
Property Owner:
Location:
6-ASA-94
San Jose Awning Co., Inc.
Peter Thomas (Hamasushi Owner)
20030 Stevens Creek Boulevard
Review for a new entrance canopy on an existing restaurant,
and an exception to allow the letter height to exceed the
limit allowed by Chapter 17.24 of the Municipal Code.
Staff Presentation: Planner Robillard presented the staff report
noting the proposal is to add an awning to the Hamsushi Restaurant.
He added the proposal meets the Stevens Creek Zoning Conceptual
Plan and the exception is for the Japanese characters. Staff
believes because of the shape of the awning, the Japanese character
blends well, and therefore recommends approval.
SECOND:
VOTE:
Com. Austin moved to approve application 6-ASA-94 subject
to the findings and subconclusions of the hearing.
Com. Doyle
Passed 5-0
MOTION:
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PUBLIC HEARING
6. Application 1-GPA-94 and 3-EA-94: Consideration of amendments
to the Housing Element of the General Plan.
(1-280 and stelling Rd.)
PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN
Residential, High
Density
20-35 d.u./gr.ac.
ASSESSORS PARCEL NlJMBER EXISTING GENERAL PLAN
326-07-037 Quasi-Public/
Institutional
326-02-051 & 326-02-052 CommercialjResidentialResidential, Med.jHigh
(Homestead Rd. and Maxine Dr.) lO-20 d.u.jgr.ac.
Staff Presentation: ci ty Planner Wordell presented the staff
report dated May 23, 1994. She noted HCD has suggested several
changes which would render the element in compliance as outlined in
the staff report. She stated staff is proposing they make up the
shortfall in housing by increasing the number required by 737 and
this will be done in a number of ways, one of which is to add 3 new
sites. The first site is two parcels located on Homestead and
Maxine. They are currently designated commercial/residential and
staff is proposing a General Plan change to residential, med-high
10-20. She outlined the zoning of the surrounding area. She noted
this could be a transitional area and details could be worked out
at the use permit stage. The second site is a one acre parcel on
Stelling and I-280 and the proposal is to also redesignate
residential high density. She noted apartments could be potential
zoning. She outlined the surrounding zoning areas. She noted they
are planning to increase the total potential for the Bubb Road
area.
The commissioners discussed the number of potential units. Ms.
Wordell stated HCD wants the City to promote opportunities for more
housing, such as second units.
Chr. Mahoney opened the public hearing.
Ms. Gailynne Bouret, 10924 Barranca Dr., expressed opposition to
the med-high rezoning on the two parcels located on Homestead and
Maxine. She spoke in support of very low density which is in
keeping with the character of the existing neighborhood. She
expressed concern about two story homes because of the incline of
the property. Ms. Bouret also expressed concern about additional
traffic if the zoning is changed. She noted the two parcels in
question are above her property.
city Planner Wordell stated the neighbors have expressed concern
and this would be addressed at the design stage.
Ms. Bouret submitted a petition opposing the med-high density.
Ms. Fran McIntyre, 10931 Maxine Dr., stated she opened her school
in 1993 and it has grown. She noted there is a great need for
quality child care in the City and they moved into this area with
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the hopes of building a high quality child care facility. She
noted any rezoning of the property would damage the uniqueness of
the area and expressed concern about med-high density zoning.
Mr. Gary Hansen, P.O. Box 2905, Saratoga, Principal with Pacific
Capital & commercial who are currently the developers under
contract to develop the gas station property under the current
zoning. He noted he looks at properties in terms of the overall
perspective of the neighborhood. He stated there is a very high
traffic count on this area because of highway 85 and that noise is
an added problem which has a significant impact on residential
homes. Mr. Hansen stated a two or three story development on this
site would have a significant impact on the surrounding residential
area. He presented a color rendering of a development done in
Santa Clara which worked successfully. He described this
development and believes it would fit into this area. He stated he
is not opposed to residential development, but commercial
development in transition would work. He stated he requests that
this property retain its commercial/residential zoning.
In response to Com. Harris' question, Mr. Hansen stated he is
representing the people currently under contract to purchase the
property. He noted they purchased the property with the intent to
develop it as commercial. He added they would have no objection to
mixed-use development and believes objections would come from the
neighbors.
ci ty Planner Wordell stated there is some commercial potential
existing on this site and that is the footprint of the gas station,
more commercial would have to be granted by the Planning Commission
and city Council. She pointed out the maximum number of units on
the gas station would be 34 and 38 on the school site.
Mr. Kelsey Patterson, Valley Church, stelling Rd.,
would like to see the property on Stelling left as is.
commercial is a better use for this property.
stated they
He believes
Ms. Pamela Hoopes, 22071 Hibiscus Dr., stated she has lived in her
home for 19 years and has seen many changes to this area. She noted
noise from the freeway is one of the disadvantages of living in
this community, but the community is small and they would like it
to stay as is. She noted there is a current problem with traffic
in the area and would be opposed to any high density development
which would increase the traffic problem. She noted the neighbors
would like to maintain the,community as it exists.
Mr. Ed. Bloom, 22150 Wallace Dr., stated there would be more people
at this hearing, only they were not notified. He expressed concern
about rezoning the property to high density housing. He noted the
residents depend on the Planning commission to keep their community
as it is. He stated people do not buy into an area to have an
apartment building developed next to them. He does not believe
this is an appropriate location for apartments.
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Ms. Bea Bradley, 10952 Barranca Dr., stated she concurs with the
previous speakers and med-high density is not appropriate for this
area.
Ms. Florence Heng, 22110 Wallace Dr., stated if she knew they would
develop apartments in this area she would never have purchased her
home. She also expressed concern about increased traffic.
Mr. Franklin J. vavak, 10861 Maxine Ave., noted he has been a
resident for 43 years. He asked if an EIR is necessary for this
project? He also expressed concern about density and traffic.
The public hearing was closed.
City Planner Wordell stated this document is a draft as HCD needs
45 days before approving it.
Com. Harris spoke in support of leaving the zoning as is on the gas
station site. She believes the purchaser of the property purchased
the property based on the current General Plan. She noted she has
no objection to changing the school site as recommended by staff
because it looks like the school will be on the site for many
years. Regarding the property at I-280 and Stelling, she would
support rezoning to high density.
Com. Roberts spoke in support of rezoning the site at I-280 and
stelling to high intensity residential use. He stated the other
two sites on Homestead and Maxine should be studied more, but he
would leave as is for now.
Com. Doyle also spoke in support of rezoning the site at 1-280 and
stelling and leave the two sites at Homestead and Maxine as is.
Com. Austin concurred with Com. Doyle, but the density at I-280 and
stelling should be minimal. She noted there is an existing traffic
problem at Homestead and Stelling.
Com. Roberts stated the Commission needs to be careful about over-
reacting to the excess units.
Com. Austin expressed concern about the total number of housing
required.
Chr. Mahoney spoke in support of leaving the two sites at Homestead
and Maxine as is and changing the zoning at 1-280 and stelling.
The Commission agreed that the recommendation to Council would be
to recommend sites 115 and 116 are left as is and redesignate the
site at I-280 and Stelling.
SECOND:
VOTE:
Com. Harris moved to recommend granting a negative
declaration.
Com. Austin
Passed 5-0
MOTION:
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SECOND:
VOTE:
Cam. Harris moved to recommend approval of l-GPA-94
(draft) sUbject to the findings and subconclusions of the
hearing with the removal of sites 115 and 116.
Com. Austin
Passed 5-0
MOTION:
8. Application 8l,159 and 13-EA-94: Ordinance to Amend Chapter
19 of the Municipal Code to regulate the processing of
combined development applications which invol ve differing
review bodies.
Planning Director Cowan stated the changes are housekeeping
matters.
SECOND:
VOTE:
Com. Harris moved to recommend
81,159 and 13-EA-94 subject
subconclusions of the hearing.
Com. Austin
Passed
approval of application
to the findings and
MOTION:
5-0
9.
Draft Housing Mitigation Manual.
Ms. Vera Gil, Housing Specialist, presented the staff report noting
the changes made by the commissioners at the last hearing have been
incorporated.
The Commissioners asked various questions regarding the changes.
1. The ten percent (10%) mitigation requirement for residential
is not adequate to address the needs of affordable housing in
cupertino.
Com. Roberts suggested that the new Council may be in favor of a
higher mitigation requirement.
Ms. Gil explained that the developer has the option to build a unit
on or off-site. She noted if they cannot provide the unit they do
have the option to appeal to pay the in-lieu fee.
Com. Harris suggested changing the title of section 2.2.3 to In-
Lieu Fee/Alternative site option.
2. The Mitigation Manual should make reference to the use of the
in-lieu fee.
Com. Harris stated the last sentence in this section needs to be
clarified
6. Include in the list of eligible applicants immediate family of
cupertino residents.
Com. Harris believes there needs to be a definition for immediate
family members. She suggested limiting it to parents and children.
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The Commission briefly discussed this and Com. Harris suggested
adding Cupertino resident property owners, other Commissioners
agreed that this was not necessary.
8. Add a statement regarding the appeal process for section 2.6.2
Also add examples of hardship cases.
Com. Harris stated there should be a time limit tied to this.
The Council agreed that section 2.10.3 should read:
"Any portion of this manual may be appealed for ruling. A written
request is required from the appellate within 14 days of written
notification of the ruling. The request should be addressed by the
Community Development Director. Any appeal will be referred to the
Affordable Housing Committee for recommendation within 30 days.
The recommendation from the Affordable Housing committee will then
be forwarded to the city Council for final ruling. All City
Council rulings on the appeal are final."
Ms. Gil pointed out that affordable housing units are exempt from
park fees.
No public was in attendance to comment.
MOTION:
Com. Austin moved to recommend approval of the draft
Housing Mitigation Procedural Manual subject to the
findings and subconclusions of the hearing and the
amendments made at this meeting.
Com. Roberts
Passed 5-0
SECOND:
VOTE:
NEW BUSINESS - None
REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Com. Harris stated she would like a tour of the historical home on
the Chen property prior to the meeting on this.
It was agreed that Cams. Harris and Austin would go.
Com. Harris asked has there been a decision made that houses over
100 years on the historical list would be preserved?
Mr. Cowan stated the only way to require that historical homes be
preserved is to create an historical zoning district. He noted an
ordinance would be created.
Com. Harris suggested that a decision should be made as to which
homes should be preserved.
Mr. Cowan stated he would send a letter to the Historical Society
asking them to update their list. He read the strategy from the
General Plan regarding landmark rehabilitation.
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Com. Harris stated she would like a recommendation from staff on
how to implement the preservation of historical homes.
Com. Harris stated when the council overturns the decision of the
Planning commission she would like the minutes of that city council
meeting.
Mr. Cowan suggested Commissioners call him and he will mail out a
copy to them.
REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - None
DISCUSSION OF NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS - None
ADJOURNMENT Having
adjourned at 11:15
Computer Simulation
concluded business the Planning
p.m. to May 25, 1994, 6:00 P.M.,
Workshop, Conference Room C.
commission
Wednesday,
Respectfully submitted
rr~ M. P.oW).nrd
catherine M. Robillard
Minutes Clerk
Approved by the Planning commission at the Regular Meeting of June
13, 1994.
Attest:
1J¡t
?m-~
Kim smith, city Clerk
Chair