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PC 07-10-85 CITY OF CUPERTINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA 10300 TORRE AVENUE, CUPERTINO, CA 95014 TELEPHONE: (408). 252-4505 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION. HELD ON JULY 10, 1985 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA The meeting was called to .order by Chairperson Claudy at 7:33 p.m. SALUTE TO THE FLAG:. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Com. Adams, Mackenzie, Sorensen, Szabo, Claudy Staff Present: Director of Planning & Development Cowan City Clerk Cornelius Traffic Engineer Grigg Planner I Lauzze City Attorney Kilian (arrives 8:10 p.m.) 5. Application 21-U-85 of DAVE HOBSON (RAYMOND ROOKER): USE PERMIT to , convert a 1,000 sq. ft. single-story residence into . a 2,030 sq. ft. two-story office building and ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: The, Environmental Review Committee recommends the granting of a Negative Declaration. The subject property is located on the south side of Granada Avenue approximately 100 ft. west of Imperial Avenue in, a P (Planned Development with 4-12 dwelling units per gross acre intent)- zoning district. First Hearing. Tentative City Council hearing date - 15, 1985. It was moved by Coma Sorensen, seconded by Com. Mackenzie and passed unanimously to continue consideration of this application to the regular meeting of July 22, 1985. 6. Application 22-U-85 of BEIM AND JAMES PROPERTIES III: USE PERMIT to construct a three story, 38,700 sq. ft. office building and remove an existing restaurant on the site. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: The Environmental Review Committee recommends the granting of a Negative Declaration. 'The subject property is located on the west side of North De Anza Boulevard approximately 130 ft. north of Valley Green Drive in a P (Planned Development with General Commercial, Light Industrial and Residential 4-10 dwelling units per gross acre intent) zoning district. First Hearing. Tentative City Council hearing date July 8, 1985.. Dir. of Planning and Development Cowan said the only question staff had regarding this ' application was the methodology for counting the space in the office buildings. Bob Beim, applicant, Menlo Park, said that the development will proceed at a reasonably slow rate and hopes . to pre-lease space during the building process. In response to a Commission question he said that it could be 4111 possible to lease to a restaurant owner.. -1 MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE. JULY' 1985 PLANNING COMMISSION 10, Bill Bocook, Palo Alto, addressed the Commission's concerns regarding the concept of a green building next to Anthony's Restaurant which has a blue roof. He stated he did not believe it would be too- much contrast and. that there would be a strong grove of trees; between the two buildings. He said that the Sobrato building across De ;Anna Blvd. would also be a granite building. Ip Mr. Beim said that he felt the colors of the blue roof and the - green building would blend nicely. ' Mr. Bocook reviewed the design with the Commissioners. He said that access would be completely at the back of the building with the parking in the back. There would be generous landscaping on all sides. The building is divided- into two cubes which are angled so there is no long wall. There would be some deciduous trees . that would be planted for fall colors. The equipment on the roof will be screened. . 1, (City Attorney Kilian arrives 8:10 .p.m. ) It was moved by Com. Mackenzie, seconded by Com. Sorensen and passed unanimously to close the public hearing'. The Commission expressed a liking for - the design but was concerned .regarding possible vacancy rate. They felt that a restaurant or office would bean appropriate choice on thisqsite. It was moved. by Com. Sorensen, seconded by Com. Mackenzie and passed unanimously to recommend the grantingof a Negative Declaration. g It was moved by Com. Sorensen, seconded by Com. Mackenzie and passed with . a 'unanimous vote to recommend approval of Application 22-U-85 subject to the standard conditions approve the exhibit, conditions 17, 18, 19 through 25 as per staff recommendation and repoirt. - 7. Application ' 24-U-85 of BRUCE TERRY D STEVE BUXA (DOMINO'S PIZZA): - USE PERMIT to operate a take-out, nd delivery Pizza • business and ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: The project is categorically exempt, hence, no action is necessary. The subject site is located in the Portal Plaza Center on the north side of Stevens Creek Boulevard approximately 400 ft.. east of Portal Avenue in a P- (P1 nned Development with Commercial, office and Residential intent) zoning district. First Hearing. Tentative City Council hearing date - July 15, 1985. It was noted that the applicants were not present. ' Commission did express some concern regardding the location of the proposed pizza parlor and requested that the item be continued to give the owner and applicant a chance to respond to those questions. It was moved by Com. Mackenzie, sec nded by Com. Adams and passed unanimously to continue consideration �of Application 24 -U-85 to the meeting of July 22, 1985 and that staff notify the applicant and property owner. -2-'1 • MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE JULY 10, 1985 PLANNING COMMISSION UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1110-4 8. Discussion of Schedule for Semi-Annual General Plan Amendment. The Commission discussed the possibility of rezoning the present commercial/office use to residential; where there is mixed use in Monta Vista, should be rezoned to residential; should the Commission look for conversion of vacant office to residential. Director of Planning and Development Cowan said that he could give the Commission a map showing current vacancies and areas zoned for commercial/office. - It was suggested that a separate hearing regarding this matter be held in the fall of this year. Mr. Cowan stated that the Housing Element of the General Plan does need to be done and perhaps the Commission could look at this particular item in conjunction with the Housing Element. It was moved by Com. Mackenzie, seconded by Com. Sorensen and passed unanimously to approve a minute order requesting the City Council initiate hearings as per staff report. NEW BUSINESS: None REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION: Upon being asked by a commissioner Mr. Cowan stated that there is an expansion and an addition of a kiosk to the Shell gas station located on the corner of North Stelling and Stevens Creek Blvd. REPORT OF-THE PLANNING DIRECTOR: Mr. Cowan informed the Commission that the staff will send a memo to the City Council regarding the Amelia Court decision should a Councilmember wish to appeal. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m. ATTEST: APPROVE: DOR HY CORNE US IRPERSON CITY CLERK CITY OF CUPERTINO -3-