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PC 07-22-85 CITY OF CUPERTINO, STATE ❑F CALIFORNIA 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 951114 Tel : (408) 252-4505 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION HELD ON JULY 22, 1985 410 SALUTE TO THE FLAG 7:30 P.M. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Com. Mackenzie Com. Adam Com. Sorensen • Vice Chr. Szabo Chr. Claudy Staff Present: Dir. of Ping. and Devel . Cowan Asst. City Engr. Whitten City Atty. Kilian • APPROVAL OF MINUTES POSTPONEMENTS OR NEW AGENDA ITEMS • WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS • ORAL COMMUNICATIONS CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS: 411 1 . Application B-TM-SS of CHARLES T. MASTERS: TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP to subdivide approximately 1.5 acres into six single family residential lots. The subject property is located on Jollyman Lane approximately 350 ft. east ❑f Stelling Road. First Hearing continued. Tentative City Council hearing date August 5, 1905. Dir. of Planning 'and Development Cowan stated the new map provides flexibility relative to potential subdivision designs for property to the east and south, thus, staff recommends approval of the new map. Mary Kirkeby, civil engineer (Saratoga) , stated he had nothing to add and he had no recommendations. Charles T. Masters-, applicant, discussed the revised application with the surrounding property owners concerning the dedication of property. Mr. May, property owner to the west, asked that a fence be placed on the northern boundary of his property in which Mr. Masters agreed. to. Ed Jauch, Cupertino, stated, in: summary, he wants to maintain the present access of Jollyman Lane. • -1 • - Irene Jauch, Cupertino, felt that the bulb of the cul-de-sac should be reduced 11 ft. off their property. Mary Kirkeby stated that the applicant is not proposing to improve anything on the Jauch property at this time and that the completion of the cul-de-sac would be done at the time of future, development of the church. It was stated that the only improvement to the Jauch property, atHi. this time, would be a temporary curb. Randall Smith, Redeemer Church, Cupertino, stated the road planned to be constructed south of the church property would eliminate approximately 19 large trees and asked that the Commission consider not to construct la- road to the south of the church. Mr. Smith. presented future plans for the sale of the church property to the east and 'state,d the church disagreed with the southerly shift of the cul-de-sac, Irene Jauch disagreed with constructing the bulb of the cul,-de-sac on their property and feltl'i would be an invasion of their privacy. I' Chairman Claudy stated the bulb was notlgoing to be constructed at this time. • MOTION: Com. Mackenzie, to. close public hearing • SECOND: Com. Sorensen VOTE: Passed • 5-0 The Commission expressed they preferred the modification as opposed to the original map submittalif' 1 MOTION: Com. Sorensen, to recommend the granting of a Negative Declaration. SECOND: Com. Mackenzie VOTE: Passed 5-0 • MOTION: Com. Sorensen, moved to recommend approval of application 8-TM-85 as outlined in staff report subject to the standard conditions, 17, 18 and the modification of condition 16 to show exhibit A 1st revision. SECOND: Com. Mackenzie • VOTE: Passed 5-0 2. Application 21-U-85 of DAVE HOBSONV (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 Committe 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. Tentative. City Council hearing date - August 5, 1985. Planning Director Cowan felt the facility is inconsistent with the design objective for landscaping and the applicants second • option held more merit. _ .. i..,Ui J I III , u,JL i :_:.. vJ Chairman Claudy expressed the concern about a note from the City Clerk pertaining to there being an excess of office space in the " City at the present time. Director Cowan stated to the Commission there was a potpourri of issues discussed at the City Council meeting and there was no 4111 indication for staff to consider any type of a moratorium. Com. Sorensen stated she was at the City Council meeting when this issue was brought to the attention of the Council. She said that Councilmember Gatto brought up the point that if a moratorium were to be made it would be done by the banks lending the money for such office buildings. RayRooker, architect, Cupertino, expressed theyare not doinga P , P minor conversion but are going to do a major renovation and major remodel to the existing house. After describing the landscaping for Scheme A and Scheme B, Mr. Rooker stated they preferred Scheme A. In response to a question by the Commission, Mr. Rooker said there was ample area for a turn around for parked cars. Dave Hobson, applicant, briefly discussed the type of business that would occupy the office. Ray Rooker stated the office space would be reduced by removing approximately 1 ft. off the front and west side of the proposed building. Director Cowan said that the joint interfacing of landscaping between the two projects relieves staff concerns. 411 MOTION: Com. Adams, to close public hearing. SECOND: Com. Sorensen VOTE: Passed 5-0 Commissioners Sorensen, Mackenzie and Chairman Claudy stated they preferred Scheme A while Com. Adams favored Scheme B. Commissioner Szabo felt the residence should be left as is and it should not be allowed to convert into an office. Director. Cowan suggested making a condition to require or obligate the applicant to work with the owner to the west in terms of joint sharing. MOTION: Com. Mackenzie, to recommend the granting of a negative declaration SECOND: Com. Sorensen VOTE: Passed _ - - 5-0 -3- MOTION: Com. Mackenzie, moved to approve application 21-U-85 subject to the findings in the staff report with Standard Conditions 1-15; Condition 16 modified to specify Alternative l (1)"j; Condition 17, 18; modify Condition 19 to indicate the applicant reduce a proposed office building to approximately 1750 sq.'' ft. and delete the remainder of Condition 19; Condition 20, 21 and 22 from staff report. Add condition 23 requiring the applicant to develop a better landscaping plan to the south of the'' property. Modify condition 12 to indicate that a fence will be built .between the applicants property and the residential property to the east that conforms wilth the Monta Vista guidelines. SECOND: Com. Sorensen VOTE: Passed 4-1 (Com. Szabo voted Nay) BREAK: 9:38-9:49 3. Application 24-U-85 of BRUCE TERRY AND STEVE. BUXA (DOMINOS PIZZA) : USE PERMIT to operate a takeHout and delivery pizza business and ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW. T,le project is categorically exempt, hence to action is necessary.H The subject site is located in the Portal Plaza Center onj 'the north side of Stevens Creek Boulevard approximately 400 ft.', :east of Portal Avenue. First Hearing. Tentative City Council hearing date August 5, 1985. Steve Buxa, applicant, stated due toti a and cost of trying to find a location and limited budget they would not be able to replace major landscaping but they would offer to place a few plants where needed. Mr. Buxa said that the owner would not put any money or effort into a major landscaping project. • In response to questions by the Commission, Mr. Buxa stated there was not a back door and 'there was a chain across the rear access • bloacking entry to back o the building. • Director of Planning and Development Cowan stated that staff will pursue the matter of improving the landscaping at Portal Plaza along Stevens Creek Boulevard. MOTION: Vice-Chairman Szabo, to closl public hearings SECOND: Com. Adams VOTE: Passed 5-0 •Commission discussed the changing of conditions so the applicant isn 't responsible for the improvements of landscaping within Portal Plaza. - - MOTION: Vice Chairman Szabo, moved to ecommend approval of • 24-U-85 with conditions 16, - 17, 19, 20, and all other conditions deleted. One of the conditions to stat that this application doesn 't provide leverage on the owner ',and it is a business that is Useful and will contribute to revenue for the City. SECOND: Com. Mackenzie VOTE: Passed 5-0 -4- • Ilk ri. MOTION: Com. Sorensen, to send a Minute Order to Council . SECOND: Vice Chairman Szabo VOTE: Passed 5-0 4. Consider a comprehensive amendment to the Trailer Ordinance. 110 Andrew Ziegler, 825 Kim Street, Cupertino, presented to Commission pictures of campers, trucks, cars, etc. which were parked on Kim Street. Mr. Ziegler stated this made it hazardous for him to get in and out of his driveway. Ann Anger, Cupertino, suggested to the Commission the parking of cars, trucks, etc. be restricted from the street. Commission stated there would be another public hearing on the topic ❑f Trailer ❑rdinances from other cities when a report is presented by the staff. , Director of Planning and Development Cowan stated there was going to be another code enforcement officer added to the staff. MOTION: Com. Mackenzie, to continue public hearing on August 26, 1985. SECOND: Com. Sorensen VOTE: Passed 5-0 UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NEW BUSINESS: 5. Methodology for computing floor area for buildings. . 111 Commission requested that the staff report be reworded by deletingthe word exterior fromparagraph two. MOTION: Corn. Adams, to endorse the report as revised SECOND: Vice Chairman Szabo VOTE: Passed 5-0 REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION: Director of Planning and Development Cowan, in response to a question by ,the Commission, stated that there is now motor cycle officers in the City of Cupertino. REPORT OF THE PLANNING DIRECTOR: Director of Planning and Development Cowan informed the Commission that -a memo was given to them from the Mayor concerning the deadline for reservations and to please contact Laura. Mr. Cowan stated that there was to be a meeting next Monday on Civic Center Action. -5- 4 r. A �14 I, RQ A • e f, t aw 1: