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PC 12-19-78 CITY OF CUPERTINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA 10300 S. Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014 Telephone: (408) 252-4505 PC-295 Page 1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMHISSION HELD ON DECEMBER 19, 1978 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL CUPERTINO, CALIFOfu~IA SALUTE TO THE FLAG Ch. Blaine called the meeting to order at 7:31 PM. ROLL CALL Comm. present: Comm. absent: Adams, Claudy, Koenitzer, Ch. Blaine Gatto Staff present: Director of Planning and Development Sisk Assistant Planning Director Cowan Assistant Planner Caughey Assistant Planner Kramer APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None. POSTPONE~ŒNTS OR NEW AGENDA ITEMS: None. WRITTEN CO~~ICATIONS: None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None. I I PUBLIC HEARINGS I 1. CITY OF CUPERTINO: Public Hearing to consider the adoption I of a Comprehensive General Plan including the following I elements: Land Use, Housing, Open Space/Conservation, Seism~c' Safety, Public Safety, Noise, Circulation and Scenic HighwaY1" This meeting will concentrate on: A. Consideration of Land Use/Community Character Element of General Plan. B. Consideration of Working Paper for Public Open Space and I Parks Element of General Plan. I , I , First Hearing Continued. I I , 'C-295 ? age 2 MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 19, 1978 PLA.'lNING COMMISSION NEETING The Assistant Planning Director first reviewed the First Draft of the Land Use Plan. He said notices were sent out to property owners of San Jose property that may be involved in property transfer. He noted that this is the key element because it not only determined what will , go on the land but also the intensity of development. I The Assistant Planning Director reviewed previous hearings on the Core Plan, which dealt with the Regional Shopping Center; the In-Filling of the Valley Floor; the Stevens Creek Flood Plain; and the Hillside General Plan. The Director of Planning and Development reviewed the San Jose/Cupertino Boundary Transfer Area map that is presently being discussed by LAFCO. de pointed out that there are pockets of County properties within the boundaries that will not be affected. Only those properties within the boundaries that are presently within San Jose will be transferred to the City of Cupertino. He said the property owners involved will be notified when their property is going to be discussed. It is unresolved when this transfer will take place. There is the possibility this might take place by July 1979. Carom. Adams suggested the Planning Commission devote a couple of hours Some Saturday morning to go as a group to see these areas. It was decided this would take place Saturday, January 20, 1979. It must be an adjourned regular meeting. Ms. Jo Celio, 1047 Colony Hills Lane, San Jose, CA 95129, said she is a would-be Cupertino citizen who has been working on the de-annexation project. She urged some of the people who have been working on this be included in this adjourned regular meeting. There followed a discussion on how involved the Planning Commission wants to become on the matter of historical resources. Ch. Blaine is of the opinion that the City has not gone far enough to help citizens who would like to preserve and protect some of these historical sites. The City Council is interested in having the Planning Commission put together a list of historical sites. Comm. Adams would like the staff to come up with an action plan for the coming year to consider these historical sites. The Assistant Planning Director emphasized the fact that when the policies are being studied, the transportation policy will also have to be re- considered. It was learned that Mr. Mark Caughey of the Planning Department is going to study "gateway" type of techniques to help us establish an identity. MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 19, 1978 PLJ\1~ING COM}IISSION MEETING On page 16 of the document, Ch. Blaine said she feels the City should not rely on just landscaping for privacy protection. An engineering solution should be required. It was also noted that the Planning Commission is interested in night-time as well as daytime use of the Town Center. H-Control Committee will review this document in January, along with the Public Safety Element. Ch. Blaine asked for comments from the audience. Mr. Cliff Beck, Civil Engineer, 7246 Sharon Drive, San Jose, said they will try to offer some guidelines for development of this Transfer Area. He said delays are very costly. Then, if there is common agreement, he would like to be allowed to proceed with his development. I Comm. Adams suggested Mr. Beck put his recommendation into writing'l· and submit it to the City Attorney. The Director of Planning and Development cautioned that the City Attorney has stated that I legally, approval cannot be granted at this time. I I Mr. Maurice Abraham, George he was prepared to speak to informed this could be done s. Nolte & Associates Engineer, said a specific area at this time. He was in mid-January. Mr. Lloyd Þ~rks, 10311 South De Anza Blvd., Cupertino, said they have a closing date of January 4, 1979 for a piece of property. They would like to have a housing development instead of dog kennels. Moved by Comm. Koenitzer, seconded by Comm. Claudy to continue the Land Use/Community Character Element of the General Plan to Saturday, January 20, 1979 at 9:00 AM. Motion carried, 4-0 Ch. Blaine called a recess at 9:25 PM. The meeting reconvened at 9:40 PM. PC-295 Page 3 Adj. mtg on Sat., Jan.20th PC-295 Page 4 MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 19, 1978 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING B. Consideration of Working Paper for Public Open Space and Parks Element of General Plan. The Assistant Planning Director reported on a recent meeting with School Officials to try to determine which school sites will become available. Re then reviewed a series of maps on the bulletin board. He added that the City utilizes the school sites as Open Space areas. Sedgewick, Fremont Older and Lincoln Schools will probably remain open, no matter what happens. There is the possibility of closing: Monta Vista, Jollyman, Regnart and Hoover Schools. It is quite likely that Garden Gate and Eaton Schools will be closed. These are the sites the staff feels will have the most effect on the City's Open Space Program. Cornm. Claudy asked, if the City has first option, can the City offer to purchase 10% or some other figure, or must the City purchase the entire site. Comm. Adams said it might be cheaper for the City to lease the school sites rather than purchase them. The Assistant Planning Director said the State takes a dim view of the School Districts becoming landlords. Legal ramifications are being explored at the present time. Ms. Jo Celio said that in years past, if you did not payoff the mortgage on schools within thirty years it was written off anyway. Working Paper #5 was reviewed next. The Parks and Recreation Commission was in favor of the strategy of the City purchasing a portion of the Monta Vista site and the Sims 4 acre site; then move the park site up to Foothill and Lockwood and work out Some type of pedestrian crossing. The Parks and large enough maintenance. parks now. Recreation Commission felt 3-5 acre parcels would be for park sites. This was based on economics and ease of It appears we are going to become involved in simpler The staff recommends purchasing of 3 acres in Area 0 and Jollyman. The Parks and Recreation Commission recommends there be streets aroµnd the perimeter of the parks for safety. Mr. Marks wanted to speak regarding Regnart Creek, He said he has 2 acres from the creek to Oro Grande. No decisions were made~ There followed a discussion of the kennel property and the nursery property. All these properties will be looked at when the Planning Commission has its tour~ MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 19, 1978 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING The Parks and Recreation Commission feels the City should not purchase Hoover School site. They would prefer to purchase the Regnart School site. 7 Springs Ranch was introduced. No determinations made. Ch. Blaine said the Parks and Recreation Commission wants good, flat land and not near Open Space District because they serve two different purposes. Ch. Blaine said the Parks and Recreation Commission had some concern about the Eaton School site. Comm. Koenitzer would like the City to consider purchase of Eaton site if it is put on the market. Comm. Claudy said he still would like the Town Center Open Space oriented the way it is on the map. Town Square has two types of open space: the Plaza (similar to the Pruneyard); and on the east side of Torre Avenue would be a typical neighborhood park. Ch. Blaine asked for a map of Eaton. There was agreement with the concept of purchase of Manta Vista Park. There was agreement with the moving of the park Blvd. to Foothill Ch.Blaine is concerned about the use of the City parks pre- dominantly by organized teams. Comm. Claudy is concerned that the pools at De Anza Jr. College, etc., are not available to the general public enough because of swim teams, etc. Comm. Koenitzer said the Sedgewick site could serve Areas J & K. Ch. Blaine said Older School is built to handle orthopedically handicapped and is half-owned by the County. Moved this by Comm. Koenitzer, seconded by Comm. Adams to continue public hearing to 9 :00 AM, Saturday, January 20, 1979. Motion carried, 4-0 PC-295 Page 5