Reso 2636 15-U-85 •
RESOLUTION NO. 2636
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL TO CONSTRUCT A FOUR-STORY 126
UNIT MOTEL AND TWO LEVEL PARKING STRUCTURE.
411 APPLICANT: De Anza Properties
ADDRESS: 1307 S. Mary Avenue, Sunnyvale, California 94087
SUBMITTED: March 25, 1985
LOCATION: Northwest corner of Highway 280 and De Anza Boulevard
FINDINGS AND SUBCONCLUSIONS:
Approval is subject to the findings as set forth on Page 1 and
subconclusions as set forth in the Minutes of the Planning
Commission meeting of May 13, 1985.
CONDITIONS:
1-15. STANDARD CONDITIONS
Standard Condition
s to the extent that they do not
conflict with the special conditions enumerated herein.
In the event a conflict does exist, the special
conditions as enumerated herein shall apply.
16. APPROVED EXHIBITS
That the recommendation of approval is based on Exhibits
• A 1st Revision, A-1 1st Revision, A-2 1st Revision, A-3,
B 1st Revision, B-1 1st Revision, B-2 1st Revision, B-3,
B-4, B-5, B-6, Applicant's Letter dated May 8, 1985 and
Project Summary of Application 15-U-85 except as may be
amended by special conditions enumerated herein.
17. PROPERTY USE CONSTRAINTS
Approval is granted to construct a four-story hotel
consisting of approximately 57,600 sq. ft. devoted to
lodging facilities and approximately 1 ,750 sq. ft.
devoted to ancillary areas including a cocktail
lounge/food service facility and additional meeting
rooms. In no case shall the total square footage exceed
a .7 floor area ratio consistent with Planning
Commission Resolution No. 2525. The number of hotel
rooms is approved for a maximum of 126. Additionally,
there may be lodging facilities for employees. Hours of
operation are not limited.
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CITY•
OFCUPERTINO
City Hall, 10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, California 95014
. Telephone: (408) 252-4505
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO RECOMMEND-
ING APPROVAL OF A USE PERMIT
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Cupertino received an
application for a USE PERMIT, as stated on Page 2; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has met the burden of proof required to support
said application; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds that the application meets the
following requirements:
a. That the use or uses are in conformance with the general plan
and is not detrimental to existing uses or to uses specifically
permitted in the zone in which the proposed use is to be located.
b. That the property involved is adequate in size and shape to
accommodate the proposed use.
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c. That the proposed use will not generate a level of traffic
over and beyond that of the capacity of the existing street
system.
d. That the proposed use is otherwise not detrimental to the
health, safety, peace, morals and general welfare of persons
residing or working in the neighborhood of such proposed use
nor injurious to property and improvements in the neighbor-
hood.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That after careful consideration of maps, facts, exhibits and other
evidence submitted in this matter, the application of the USE PERMIT
is hereby recommended for approval, subject to the conditions stated
on Page 2; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
That the aforementioned findings be approved and adopted, and that the
Secretary be, and is hereby directed to notify the parties affected by
this decision.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 2636 (Continued) 15-U-85
18. MODIFICATION OF THE APPROVED DEVELOPMENT PLAN
In the event that the applicant or subsequent property
S owner shall desire to make any minor change, alteration
or amendment in the approved development plan or
building permit, a written request and revised
development plan or building permit shall be submitted
to the Director of Planning and Development. If the
Director makes a finding that the changes are minor and
do not affect the general appearance of the area or the
interests of owners of property within or adjoining the
development area, the Director may certify the change on
the revised plan. If such approval is withheld, the
applicant may appeal to the Planning Commission. If the
changes are material , the Director shall submit said
changes to the Planning Commission for approval . If the
change is denied by the Planning Commission, the
applicant may appeal to the City Council as provided in
Ordinance 652 of the City. of Cupertino. If the change
is approved, an appeal my be made by an interested
party. Further, any member of the City Council may
request a hearing before the City Council , said request
to be made within ten (10) days from the date of
approval - when the change has been approved by the
Planning Commission.
19. FUTURE INGRESS/EGRESS EASEMENTS
• The applicant shall sign an agreement to participate in
a reciprocal access easement with the adjoining property
owner (s) when said property owner (s) are obligated to
participate in a similar agreement.
20. SITE AND BUILDING PAD
The building pad shall not exceed height of a 3 ft.
above the existing natural grade. Parking areas on the
north, south and east side of the building shall be
recessed to minimize light intrusion into the first
floor rooms and to better screen the pavement areas from
public view along De Anza Boulevard.
21. LANDSCAPING AND SIDEWALK
The plan shall accommodate a minimum of 40 ft. of
landscape area (including a 5 ft. sidwalk) as measured
from the edge of the building and/or porte cachere to
the curb on De Anza Boulevard. The plan shall
accommodate a minimum 10 ft. parkway planted with lawn
similar to the treatment along North De Anza Boulevard
and Stevens Creek Boulevard. Landscaping shall
accommodate 24 inch box Evergreen trees to partially
screen and accent the building as viewed from public
• street areas.
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Planning Commission Resolution No. 2636 (Continued) 15-U-85
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22. ARCHITECTURE
To add interest and variety, the north elevation shall
be modified. The final design shall be forwarded to the
Architectural and Site Approval Committee for final
approval .
23. BUILDING MATERIALS
Window treatment shall include a flush-mounted grey
tinted glass with a baked enamel "red burgundy" window
frame. The columns are finished off in a grey tile
material . The same tile shall be incorporated into the
'window indentations along the north elevation.
24. STREET DEDICATION
The applicant shall dedicate land sufficient to
accommodate an additional southbound lane on De Anza
Boulevard equalling approximately 10 ft. in width and
shall complete the street improvements to standards of
the City of Cupertino. The minimum landscape area
specified in Condition No. 21 shall be retained. The
reduced setback area from curb line shall be made up by
further indenting the porte cachere into the first floor
and/or reducing the length of the building.
• 25. RELOCATING DRIVEWAY
• The applicant shall work with the neighboring property
owner to the north to consolidate the two driveways into
a single driveway preferably located on the adjacent
parcel to the north or shared on the common property
line.
26. EMERGENCY FIRE VEHICLE ACCESS
The site and architectural plans shall be modified to
provide access for emergency fire vehicles. The revised
plan shall be approved by the Director of Planning and
Development following consultation with the Central Fire
District.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of May, 1985, at a regular
meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Cupertino,
State of California, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Mackenzie, Sorensen, Vice Chairman Szabo
NAYS: Commissioner Adams
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Chairman Claudy
411 ATTEST: APPROVED:
/S /James H. Sisk /S /Nicholas Szabo.
James H. Sisk Nicholas Szabo, Vice Chairman
Planning Director Planning Commission