PC 07-23-79
CITY OF CUPERTINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014
Telephone (408) 252-4505
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MINUTES, JULY 23, 1979 REGULAR MEETING - PLANNING COMMISSION
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
CALL TO ORDER: 7:40 M·m.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ~~6, 1979, PC-312, CC-466, JOINT
MEETING/PLANNING COMMISSION/CITY COUNCI
GENERAL PLAN
Page 10, par. 3, Com. Adams - insert Noise Standard L-l (1%)
definition of level not exceeded 1% of the time.
Page 11, par. 2, line 7, Com. Adams - spell pool cnrrectly.
Page 7, par. 8, Com. Claudy - ..more detailed soils analysis
Page 8, par. 4, Com. Claudy - delete last sentence.
Page 8, par. 5, Com. Claudy - change "matched" to "Uaster"
Page 9, par. 6, line 5, change date to July 2.
Page 12, par 4 Com. Claudy - change necessary to unnecessar
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MOTION TO APPROVE ~ITH CORRECTIONS - PASSED
Absent: None
Abstain: None
5-'1
ROLL CALL:
Commissioners present:
Absent: None
Claudy, Adams, Gatto,
Koenitzer & Blaine
Staff Present: Planning ~irector Sisk
Assistant Planning Director Cowa
Assistant City Attorney Akin
Assistant City Engineer ~'Jhitten
POSTPONEMENTS: None
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
~'¡one
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM #1, Applications 12-Z-79, 15-TM-79 and 12-U-79 of
HYMEL-HATHA~AY: REZONING approximately 3.8 gross acres from
P (Planned Development with general commercial, light indus-
trial and residential (4-10 dwelling units per acre) intent)
zone to P (Planned Development with residential cluster in-
tent) zone or whatever may be deemed appropriate by the
Planning Commission; TENTATIVE MAP to subdivide approximatel
3.35 net acres into 60 residential cluster parcels and one
lot to be held in common ownership: USE PERMIT to construct
60 single-family residential townhouses; and ENVIRONMENTAL
REVIEW: The Environmental Review Committee recommends the
granting of a Negative Declaration. Said property is locatcd
on the southwest corner of North De Anza Boulevard and
Lazaneo Drive. First hearing continued. City Council
hearing 8/6/79.
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MI~UTES, JULY 23, 1979, REGULAR ME~:ING, PLANNING COMMISSION
Assistant Planning Director Cowan noted that the density was
con~istent and in conformity with City standards and the
wish to intersperse residential and commercial developments
along De Anza Boulevard. Incorporated in the development was
six (6) below-market-rate housing units that would be located
after consultation with Staff. The lack of open space in
the compound would be offset by Memorial Park being closeby,
and the fact the units were designed primarily for childless,
one- and two-member families, both working. The noise levels
were of concern, he said, although dense landscaping vege-
tation and the greenhouse concept for covered patio effect
would filter some noise. The buildings being oriented toward
the center of the court or compound would aid in noise con-
trol. He noted that the Applicant's consultant indicated
the Title 25, California Administrative Code for interior
level (45 DBA day/night levels) could be attained; and,
55 DBA for exterior noise levels were possible -- a 78 DRA
level representing the worst case possible noise level.
And, construction sophistications ~oulG be used for insulating
residents from noise whenever and wherever possible through-
out the development. In addition to parking on Lazaneo and
Handley Drives, the parking ratio for the tenants was 2.3
spaces/unit. hr. Cowan called the Commissioner's attention
to the re~uirement that the applicant apply to the Archi-
tectural and Site Approval Committee for determination of
privacy impacts through detailed visibility illustrations.
Com. Blaine suggested developing the site at a high density
might create conflict with trip-end standards; however, it
was noted that high densities in core area might eventually
help the overall transportation problem.
Com. Koenitzer called attention to the lack of mention of
a Homeowner Association condition under the Tentative Map.
It was pointed out that there was a reference under the Use
Permit, 20 (e). Com. Xoenitzer stated that the requirement
for an association should certainly be a condition of approval.
Com. Koenitzer questioned the parking facilities as compared
to other areas, and it was agreed that because this partic-
ular development appealed to a specific market, the parking
might not be considered critical.
Ms. Pam. Blackman, representing Hymel-Hathaway Associates
advised that "they were in agreement with the report and the
Staff recommendations, and she volunteered to answer any
questions for the Commissioners.
Com. Adams asked if the greenhouses actually reduced noise.
Mr. James Mills,Consultant with Industrial Noise Accoustical
Services, advised that the greenhouses could be designed for
noise reduction at 30 decibels. He described the double
glass panels as being inlaid with accoustic absorber to lower
the frequency of resonance in the structure. Although, he
added, the fiberglass inlay would not take sound out.
Ch. Gatto was told that the greenhouse area was outdoor living
space -- an outdoor garden space enclosed.
MINUTES, JULY 23, 1979, REGULAR MEETING,PLANNING COl1MISSIO'
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Mr. Louis Paviso, a citizen, inquired as to the use of the
footage he had dedicated to the city, and he wanted to
know about parking on De Anza.
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Ch. Gatto explained that they were presently discussing
another area of Item #1 and that they would be coming to
the parking on Lazaneo and Bandley Drives; and, he said
that although there is presently parking on De Anza, the
long-range plans call for using the parking lane for a
fast-travel lane in the future.
Mr. William Weil, owner of the Do-Nut Shop across the
street from the development commented on what he thought
was an overall favorable use of the corner; however, he
added, the gas station on the corner, the garage across
the street, and the Do-Nut Shop along with the Japanese
Restaurant would cause complaints. He asked the Com-
missioners if the City was prepared to deal with those com
plaints and not come back on the businesses. As for the
parking, he said there were more and more cars; and, in
as much as he had watched the street one afternoon, he
could testify that there were only three bicycles using
the lanes. Because he had given up parking space to the
City, he said his business was suffering.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED: Com. Claudy.
PASSED:
Second: Com. Loenitze
5-0
Com. Adams suggested that 2.3 parking spaces should be ex-
panded somewhat. The Commissioners discussed the develor-
ments going into adjacent areas, the proximity to the
transit lines, the fact of one~edroom units in the devel-
opment indicating lower density, and the possibility of
parking credits being applicable under future plans. The
2.3 parking ratio was deemed to be satisfactory.
Com. Claudy was told, in response to his inquiry as to
whether or not parking spaces would be assigned, that the
parking would be open.
MOTION:
VOTE
MOTION:
VOTE:
MOTION:
VOTE:
Com. Adams to accept the recommendation of a
Negative Declaration.
SECOND: Com. Blaine
PASSED - UNANI~10US 5-0
Com. Claudy, to accept l2-Z-79 and approve with
Standard Conditions #1 through #14;
#15 and #16 as per Staff Report.
SECOND: Com. Blaine
PASSED - UNANIMOUS 5-0
Com. Claudy, approve l5-TM-79 subject to the
Findings and Subconclusions of the Staff ~erpot,
#1 through #14 Standard Conditions,
#15 and #16 as per Staff Report, =
#17 Condition to be added to require the for-
mation of a Homeowner Association.
SECOND: Com. Blaine
PASSED - UNANIMOUS 5-0
MINUTES , JULY 23, 1979, REGULAR MEETING, PLANNH:G CONMI S S ION
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Ch. Gatto, commenting on Condition Il8, said that he felt
the ,requirements for meeting the noise standard was ex-
cessive and that it should be limited to the living space.
The Commissioners agreed with Ch. Gatto, and with Com.
Koenitzer's suggestion that the greenhouse space should
be usable as outdoor space. Com. Adams was told that an
earth birm, densely planted, at maturity, would certain-
ly be a defense against intruders having access to the
property from the street. The living space being oriented
inwardly would also provide more privacy from such in-
trusion.
~IOTION:
Com. Claudy, approve l2-U-79 subject to the
Findings and Subconclusions of the Staff Report,
II through #14 Standard Conditions;
Il5 through #21 as outlined in the Staff Report
SECO:m: Com. Adams
PASSED - UNANIMOUS 5-0
VOTE:
ITEM #2, Applications l6-T~-79 and l3-U-79 of STEVENS
CREEK OFFICE CENTER ASSOCIATES: TENTATIVE MAP to sub-
divide on parcel consisting of approximately 6.4 acres
into two parcels equaling .8 of an acre and 5.6 acres;
USE ?ERMIT to construct three offi~e buildings consisting
of approximately 31,400 sq. ft. and ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
The Environmental Review Committee recommends the granting
of a Negative Declaration. Said property is located on
the north side of Stevens Creek Boulevard approximately
500 ft. westerly of Saich Way in a P (Planned Develop-
ment with General Commercial intent) zoning district.
First hearing continued. City Council hearing 3/6/79.
Assistant Planning Director Cowan summarized the content
of the Staff Report, which dealt with this application
having been approve~ two years previouEly and being
brought back for approval of expanded plans. The area
was traced on the map (expansion from 52,000 sq. ft. to
79,000 sq. ft.), excluding the restaurant facility. The
ratio of building to land area ratio changed from 25% to
28%, higher than the typical office development; however,
he pointed out that the land was not constrained by the
General Plan or Zoning on intensity of use. The setbacks
and parking were the critical issues to be discussed. The
traffic analysis of impacts on residential neighborhoods
adjacent to the development indicated 26 additional trips
at the proposed intensity of use when utilizing Alves
Drive westerly -- Stevens Creek carrying the heavy traffic.
Also, he pointed out ingress and egress reciprocal agree-
ments with adjoining property owners; that the area had
compact parking stalls in a ratio conforming to Vallco
Regional Shopping Center; had the advantage of under-
ground parking facilities; and was designed with a wing-
wall roof support that did not critically disturb the
angle of view. He noted, for the Commissioners, that
there was a question of the legal lot for the Good Earth
Restaurant site.
The Commissioners discussed the parallel buildings on the
original map and the perpendicular buildings on the new
map at the easterly end of the development. The distance
of setback on Building B-1 was discussed, the designating
of the Good Earth as Parcel A until legal research clari-
fied the status of the site, the elevations causing the
underground parking to be half above ground level, and com-
parison of parking facilities with other developments.
MI'U"', JUL' '3, ',1" REGULA' MEI'ING,PLA"ING CU.MI..I'
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Mr. John Volkmann, Applicant, said that having acquired the
property about two years previously, it was now his aim to
upgrade the existing buildings and to provide additional
commercial and financial facilities compatibile for bus-
inesses in the City of Cupertino. He said the appearance
of the complex would be enhanced dramatically by land-
scaping and trellises, which would also act to tie the vari
ous buildings together, and. would include 6.4% of the
acerage, including the Good Earth, being joined with walk-
ways. He pointed out that traffic patterns had changed
in the area and that Alves Drive traffic was actually de-
creased by activity in the development using the
Stevens Creek entrance ways.
Mr. John Barksdale, Architect, indicated the direction of
the slope on the property. The intent, he said, was to
raise the new buildings no higher than 3 ft. above the ex-
isting grade with the plaza at grade level on the corner.
He called attention to the parking that would not be visibl
from the street except for one small second level area
(3 ft. above grade with access at the Good Earth).
Mr. Paul ~eiss, owner & operator of Key Chevrolet, ques-
tioned the real setback of the property -- the wings that
stick out in front. Ue reminded the Commissioners of a
1973 agreement with the City for a 30 ft. setback, and he
asked the City to honor that commitment. TIe added that the
incursion into the promised 30 ft. setback would affect his
sales and thus the sales taxes collected by the City.
Ms. Jo Ann Gholson,. 22125 'tegnart Road, Cupertino, asked
whether or not curb cuts and parking facilities would be
provided for the handicapped. Mr. Volksmann assured her
her that the curb cuts and markings on the spaces for the
handicapped had been done, and also that they would be pro-
vided in any additional building sites.
PUBLIC HEARINGS CLOSED:
Com. Koenitzer.
PASSED
Second: Ch. Gatto
5-0
Com. Adams agreed that the parking was generous, and Ch.
Gatto pointed out that parking underneath doubled the
utilization of the land.
Ch. Gatto brought up his concern that the compact car
parking provlded for a concentration of compact car parking
in one place, and he said that seemed to him to frustrate
the aim of the public to park as close to entrances as
possible no matter what si¿e car was being parked.
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Assistant Planning Director suggested that the compact car
park~ng issue could be determined at the Architectural
Site Control level.
General discussion of the parking spaces available against
total footage of the buildings led to the conclusion that
395 total spaces would accommdate79,OOO sq. f~ of the
application, excluding the Good Earth and its parking...
which computed at 5 cars/thousand. Com. Koenitzer raised
concern for parallel parking next to the bank and wished
it to be eliminated through H-Control. '
Com. Blaine stated that the City certainly should honor
the 30 ft. setback agreement if such was made in 1973.
Mr. Volkmann said that the only best evidence would be
the approval of the plan for the bank, which approval re-
flected the understanding of a 30-tt. setback by all parties
concerned.
Com. Adams asked Mr. 5arksdale if the building could be
set back and still be a viable plan. Mr. Barksdale said
the ?urpose ot the overhang was shading for solar energy
purposes; and, he added, the wings did support the roof.
The fin-walls gave solidarity to the building and in that
respect acted as a design device. Com. Adams observed that
trees along buildings and landscaping could intrude into
setbacks and obstruct the view.
Ch. Gatto asked the Commissioners to establish a setback
and permit further plans or options to be presented to the
Council.
A quick poll of the Commissioners indicated they favored
a 30 ft. setback.
MOTION:
VOTE:
MOTION:
VOTE:
MOTION:
To Council VOTE:
8/6/79
Com. Adams, to accept the Negative Declaration.
SECOND: Com. Blaine
PASSED - UNANIMOUS 5-0
Com. Adams, to approve l3-U-79 subject to Staff
Conditions, except for 15 Cd) modified to 28 ft.
setback.
SECOND: Com. Claudy
AYES: Commissioners
NOES:
PASSED
Claudy, Adams,
Koenitzer
Commissioner Blaine
Gatto &
4-1
Com. Adams, approval ot l6-TM-79, su~ject to
Standard Conditions #1 t~rcugh '14;
#15 throuBh #l7 in accarda~ae with Findings and
Su5conclusions of Staff.
SECOND: Com. Claudy
PASSED - UNANIMOUS 5-0
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MINUTE ORDER
FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING #314 OF JULY 23, 1979
AGENDA ITEM #2, Applications 16-TM-79 and 13-U-79 of
STEVENS CREED OFFICE CENTER ASSOCIATES: TENTATIVE MAP
AND EVNIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
TO H-CONTROL
...AS PART OF REVIEW, EXAMINE THE REALLOCATION AND POSSIBLE
REDUCTION AND REDISTRIBUTION OF COMPACT-CARS TO A MAXIMUM
of .5 ratio.
MOTION:
SECOND:
VOTE:
Absent:
Abstain:
Commissioner Gatto
Commissioner Kownitzer
UNANIMOUS - PASSED
None
None
5-0
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MINUTES, JULY 23, 1979, REGU~AR MEETING, PLANNING COM~ISSI0.
VOTE:
MINUTE ORDER: Com. Gatto, to H-CONTROL
that as part of their review they examine the
reallocation and possible reduction and re-
distribution of compact-cars to a maximun of ·.5
ratio.
SECOND, Com. Koenitzer
PASSED - UNANIMOUS 5-0
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ITEM #3, Application l4-U-78 of THORNWOOD ASSOCIATIONS:
MODIFICATION OF A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED USE PERMIT for a
2,000 SQ. FT. ~ electrcnic game center to modify Cond~tion
#19 of Planning Comnission Resolution No. 1869 to permit
said facility to remain open until l2 o'clock midnight in-
stead of 10,00 p.m. as previously approved and ENVIRONMENTA
REVIEW: The project is categorically exempt hence no actio
is required. Said property is located within the Homestead
Center on the southeast corner of Homestead Road and
Stelling Road in a P (Planned Development with recreational
ente~tainment and incidental commercial intent) zone.
First hearing continued. City Council hearing 8/6/79.
Mr. Thornwo~d, Thornwood Associates, and
Mr. Stamus Cocoles, proprietor of Galaxy Family Skill Cente
said they had nothing to add to the Staff Report, except
that in conversations with the Sheriff's Department they
had been told there was no indication of a problem asso-
ciated with the business. It was agreed, they said, that
should problems arise, they would procure off-duty police
personnel to handle them. And, they agreed that the hiring
of such personnel would be the responsibility of the Use
Permit holders. Both of those conditions had been part of
the original Use Permit and would remain in ~ffect.
Mr. Chilares, associated with the Skill Center, in response
to Com. Claudy's inquiry as to access through the rear of
the building to parking and the apartments in the rear, was
told that the rear door was used for an emergency exit only
He said that although it was possible to climb over and
into the apartment area, since the rear parking was used by
employees, he didn't know of any problem. Com. Blaine was
told that there was no wall around the rear parking area.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED:
Com. Koenitzer. Second:
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
Com. Adams
5-0
MOTION:
Com. Blaine, approve Application l4-U-78 by
modifying the previous Use Permit to allow
staying open from 10,00 p.m. to 12:00 Midnight
on Friday and Saturday nights only: Condition #18.
SECOND: Com. Koenitzer
PASSED - UNANIMOUS 5-0
VOTE,
RECESS, 9:30 p.m.
RECONVENED: 9:45 p.m.
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ITEM #4, CITY OF CUPERTINO: AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 812
prohibiting certain types of construction on Saturdays,
Sundays, and Holidays, and during certain hours on week-
days and ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: The project is categori-
cally exempt hence no action is required. First hearing
continued. City Council hearing 8/20/79.
Planning Director Sisk deferred to Assistant City Engineer
Whitten to make the presentation since he had drafted the
Ordinance originally in 1977.
Assistant City Engineer Whitten said the Ordinance 812,
originated in 1977 as a Staff response to complaints from
residents about construction noise, had gone to the City
Council but had not been enacted. The Ordinance was re-
strictive, he said, because of difficulty with enforce-
ment. Except for work on a single-family house or duplex
units, work such as grading, street construction, framing,
roufing, or utility work was prohibited. Emergency street
repair and utility work was permitted; and, he added, any
work that required continuous operation to avoid con-
gestion on city streets was permitted. Also, permitted
under the Ordinance were practical difficulties and un-
necessary hardship. Thus, he said, construction was
limited within the city from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.,
on weekdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and ilolidays.
Ch. Gatto explained that the issue was before the
Planning Commission at the request of the City Council
and in response to petitions from residents.
~r. Dick Denesha, Cupertino resident, said he hated to see
more laws to erode the freedom of individuals. Since he
worked nights, he said he liked quiet days; however, he
continued, with construction he'd just as soon it continue
to completion to get it over with.
Mr. Art Rosser apologized for being in the City only two
weeks and already being on the front page of the news-
paper. After looking for many years, he said this was
the first time his opinion had been solicited. Aside
from that, he said he was a small contractor and had to
deal with emergencies that had to be done on the weekends.
Large construction jobs usually being closed down on the
weekends, he said it seemed to him that only small jobs
were being attacked. Mr. Rosser pointed out that one more
law would have a tendency to delay completion of work,
cost money, and prolong problems. His recommendation and
advice was a generous measure of the Golden Rule and being
tolerant and working together as neighbors.
Mr. James Martell. 11119 Southerland Avenue, Cupertino,
advised against the proposed Ordinance because it repre-
sented over-regulation, which in his estimation ~as no~
healthy for a community. He stated the case of homeowners
workirigoii theÙ homes- on weeKeiids being prchibited-fromdofng--sollndN
'under the proposed Ordinance No ~- 8l2~
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Mr. Doug Swartz, Regnart Road, spoke in favor of the
adoPfion of the Ordinance. He mentioned the large equip-
ment using the road on weekends; and he said that although
he was in sympathy with the Golden Rule application,he
failed to see how he could stand in the road and negoriàte
with heavy equipment drivers. He stated emphatically that
he felt regulations are required for a City the size of
Cupertino.
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Ms. Dorothy Wri~ht (phonetic), Regnart Road, said she had
hoped that Mr. Leonard would speak first so she could debat
with him. She waid she was generally in agreement with
speakers on both sides of the issues and said she had noted
the shut-down of construction sites on weekends. However,
she continued, it was her feeling that regulations were
necessary because of her location in the city. If once-
a-week pickup of garbage near restaurants bothered people
in Cupertino, then, she said she felt it was reasonable
that the Commissioners would consider the "funnelll effect
of noise traveling in Regnart Canyon -- sound funneling
down from the top but not rising from the bottom. Thus,
she said, as heavy equipment wound up the hill, it was
echoing down in a centrifugal effect. She added that she
was aware that more homes would be built up the hill, and
since that meant the noise would be with them for a long
time, she felt it should be controlled by the City.
Ms. Jo Ann Gho:!J;gJiLßegnart Canyon resident, said she was
aware that _ac_tcL_vity was going on in the canyon but could
not locate thes_o_ur~e__ of the noise. In addition to new
homes going in, she pointed out the probability of all
the swimming pools that were likely to be scheduled one at
a time. Certainly, she maintained, five days for heavy
equipment should be sufficient. And certainly it was not
unreasonable to leave the weekends and holidays noise free.
~r. Burrel Leonard, 10103 Randy Lane, Cupertino, said he
wished to sp8~kto reasons given by one side and the other
side of the i~sue. He explained that Walter Ward was on
medical leave and could not attend the meeting. Mr.
Leonard asserted that an Ordinance would cause wages to
go up, cause delays, and generally prolong construction
schedules. He suggested that the Ordinance seemed to ad-
dress a synthetic problem and would provide only a spurious
solution; however, the fact remained that feuding continued
in the Canyon and would continue with or without an
Ordinance. Being interested in somewhat isolated property
on the eastern edge of the City, he promised that should
the Ordinance pass, he would be opposed to it.
Ch. Gatto summarized a letter from Mr. Ward, which ad-
dressed four major points, 1) the Ordinance failed to per-
mit work that w~uld not generate sound intrusion into
residential areas, 2) the Ordinance did not allow for con-
tinuation of work under ~Rjor contracts where work on holi-
days and weekends had effect upon residential areas, 3) the
Ordinance disallowed maintenance work on holidays and week-
ends; and 4) the Ordinance failed to consider emergency
situations necessitating weekend work.
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r. Childres, Regnart Road, said one thing specifically
othered him and that was one could not even build a foun-
dation for a dog house on a weekend. The Ordinance reference
as to all persons, inclusively, and he said that although
ontrolling noise was important, he felt that the problem
in this particular instance was restricted to the canyon.
e added that the Ordinance speaks only to construction and
failed with respect to other kinds of noises. He called
attention to the fact that the Ordinance would deprive the
citizens of half the working days of a year for construction
ork.
UBLIC HEARING CLOSED:
Vote:
Com. Blaine.
UNANIMOUS
Second: Com. Adams
5-0
h. Gatto advised that the Ordinance was. exempt from En-
ironmental Review, and Com. Blaine asked the Staff what pro-
cedures were followed for complaints.
ssistant City Attorney Aiken said the City Attorney could
nforce the Civil Code by filing a Civil Complaint and a
lawsuit, the defendant being the person maintaining the
oise source. Aside from that, which was an extreme, the
omplaints were usually handled by the Sheriff's Office
and it became a county or state matter.
OTE:
Com. Blaine, for a comprehensive Noise Ordinance
investigation and determination of all types of
impacts, which she said was one of the item on
the Work Schedule, and recommended the Ordinance
#812 be sent to City Council with the instruction
that no action be taken at this time.
SECOND: Com. Claudy
PASSED - UNANIMOUS 5-0
,OTION:
"Eo, BUSINESS
ITEM #5, Review of Planning Department Work Program
Ch. Gatto noted, for the record, that the Noise Ordinance,
nder Group 3, would come up during the Summer of 1980.
r. Leonard advised that in his estimation the best noise
control was personal contact by telephone to placate through
explanation and hopefully understandings.
lanning Director Sisk said he'd not go over the Work Program
except to ask the Commission to look at it and suggest any
changes they wished to make.
In response to Com. Claudy, Planning Director Sisk ex-
plained that the Group l, Rank 1, Flood Plain Zone was
ecessary because the City was planning to enter the Regular
Flood Insurance Program with the Feneral Government, and an
Ordinance would have to be developed for the City. Mr. Sisk
explained to Com. Blaine that implementing M.O.R.G.A.
eant unilaterally pre-zoning islands coming into the City.
MINUTES, JULY 23, 1979, REGULAR MEETING, PLANNING COMMISSIO
After discussion, it was agreed to take up the mandated
issues. Then, after parking and transportation, an Histori-
cal Ordinance, Grading Ordinance, the rest as they fell int
place.
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REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSTON
Com. Koenitzer requested that lines be painted
lefthand turn at Stevens Creek at Highway 85.
vised that that was in tne works.
in on the
He was ad-
Com. Koenitzer referred the Staff to the rotating sign at
the Fast-Stop Photo business on De Anza in the new part of
Cupertino.
REPORT OF THE PLANNING DIRECTOR
ITEM #6, Interpretation of General Plan Policy relating to
the requirement for an overall plan to permit commercial
land uses on a portion of the property in the south Saratog -
Sunnyvale Road planning area.
Assistant Planning Director Cowan identified the area on a
map and explained that Mr. Yamogomi, owner of the property,
Parcels G-l and G-2, wished to develop single parcels withi
the area; whereas, under the General Plan the Staff's
interpretation was that comprehensive planning of access
agreements, landscaping guidelines, setbacks, and zoning
of the total area was required. He called the Commissioner
attention to the parts of the Staff Report identifying the
sections of the General Plan references to the subject
property.
A representative of ~!r. Yamogomi, explained that there were
plans ror development of the residential section, but Mr.
Yamaoka had no plans for tile commercial section.
Com. Claudy recalled the decision in the area as being that
G-I area would be developed at 5-10; however" if the whole
area was con~idered or commercial development was planned,
then a comprehensive review would be required.
The members of the Commission agreed to label the section
where G-I adjoined G-2 as G-IA. Thus, if any part of G-2
was developed commercially, then it would be necessary to
have a comprehensive plan for thp total area -- including
the greenhouse area. If, however, the residential could
be divorced from the commercial, then a plan might be
feasible.
MEETI~G ADJOURNED AT 11:10 p.m.
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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