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PC 10-24-77 CITY OF CUPERTINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA 10}00 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014 Telephone: 252-4505 PC-266 Page 1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR r~ING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION HELD ON OCTOBER 24, 1977 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA SALUTE OF THE FLAG Chairman Koenitzer called the meeting to order at 7:32PM with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Comm. absent: Sta.i'f present: Adams, Blaine, Markkula, Gatto (7:50PM), Chairman Koeni tzer None Director of Planning and Development Sisk Assistant Planning Director Cowan Deputy City Attorney Foster Assistant City Engineer Whitten COJDDI. present: APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Commissioner Blaine, seconded by Commissioner Adams to oontinue the approval of the minutes of September 21, 1977. Motion carried 4-0 POSTPONEMENTS OR NEo' AGENDA ITEMS: Moved by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Blaine to continue Agenda. Item 5, Abandonment of a portion of Madera. Road, to November 14, 1977 per the staff request. Motion carried 4-0 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: There followed a discussion of the length of the Agenda and the poss- ibility of continuance of some items. Jason Chartier, May Investment Corporation, said he represented approximately 40 acres of vacant land. They have had a plan to submit since last July. He was assured that he would be one of the first items on the Agenda on November 14, 1977, pc-266 Page 2 MINUTES OF OCTOBER 24, 1977 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Moved by Commissioner Blaine, seconded by Commissioner Markkula to continue Agenda Item 8 (2-GPA-77) and Application 24-2-77 to November 14, 1977. Motion carried 4-0 Moved by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Blaine to continue Agenda Items 10, 11, and 12 to November 28, 1977, Motion carried 4-0 CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS. 1. 'Application 25-U-77 of HEWLETT-PACKARD. USE PERMIT to allow construction of Phase 2 and J of the Hewlett-Packard facility. Said phases involve three industrial buildings totaling approximately 467,640 sq, ft. Said property is located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Homestead Road and Wolfe Road. First Hearing. The Assistant Planning Director noted that the Planning Commission had asked for information from the Director of Public Works in regard to, number one the method in whioh Hewlett-Paokard would satisfy its obligation of land use intensity, and number two information on the instàllation of improvements. He went on to summarize the October 12, 1977 memo by the Director of Public Works. It was noted the construction of Phase 2 and 3 would take place over a period of two to three years, Commissioner Adams asked when we can expect revised traffic study. The Assistant Planning Director said the key faotor is completion of the second phase of the shopping' center and for it to stabilize. The second phase is due to be completed by Maroh of 1978. Commissioner Adams said he concurs 'with the need for another traffic study. However, knowing Hewlett-Packard's oooperation with their staggered works hours, car pools, van pools, etc., he would be willing to allow them to proceed. Mr. Burrel Leonard, 19050 N. Wolfe Road, Cupertino, said he has no objection to the Hewlett-Packard, the Sobrato, or the other industrial developments as long as the Lester/Leonard development is not hurt by it. He said Val1co led to the widening of four to five miles along Homestead, Pruneridge, and Wolfe Road. They have spent no end of money on traffic signalization. The Tantau overcrossing cost them some $400,000 also. Mr. Leonard's 12 acres down by the Howard Johnson Motel has yet to have an, approved plan, taxes are very high hçxs. Moved by Commissioner Elaine, seconded by Commissioner Adams to close the public hearing. Motion carried 4-0 MINUTES OF OCTOBER 24, 1977 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING PC-266 Page 3 Moved by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Blaine to approve Application 2S-U-77 subject to Condition 1-14, IS, 16, and 18 listed in the staff report of October 7, 1977. 2S-U-77 Approved 1. 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. 2. That the property involved is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the proP,Oseduse. 3. That the proposed use will not generate a level of traffic over and beyond that of the capacity of the existing street system. 4. 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 neighborhood. AYES. Commissioner Adams, Blaine, Markkula, Chairman Koenitzer NOES. None ABSENT. Commissioner Gatto Motion carried 4-0 2. Applications 19-Z-77 and 28-U-77 of TERRANOMICS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. REZONING approximately 4.73 acres from CG (General Commercial) to P (Planned Development with commercial intent) or whatever zone may be deemed appropriate by the Planning Commission USE PERMIT to allow construction of three commercial buildings oontaining approximately 46,500 sq. ft. Said property is located at the southwest corner of the inter;' section of Stevens Creek Boulevard and Portal Avenue. First Hearing . The Director of Planning and Development said there is an overriding issue with this application. The staff previously recolDDlended. denial because they are concerned that thp. approval of a commercial develop- ment on this corner will be contrary to the mix use concept of residential and commercial which has been approved under the General Plan for Stevens Creek Boulevard. Commissioner a=ived at the meeting at this point. The Planning Director said during General Plan hearings it was deter- mined that provisions should be made for some type of high density residential in the future. There are very few vacant properties remaining along Stevens Creek Boulevard other than the Town Center property. The staff would like the Planning Commission to consider allowing additional staff time to study the housing situation in this area. However, the applicant is requesting a decision at this time. If that is the oase the staff is then recommending denial again for pC-266 Page 4 MINUTES OF OCTOBER 24, 1977 PLANNINC COMMISSION MEETING the applicant's proposal of a first phase consisting of a clothing store and fabric store, and a second phase of perhaps a furniture store on these 4.7 acres located westerly of Portal Avenue. It should be noted that JJ trip ends are still available for the 18,000 sq. ft. building. The issue of noise abatement in relation to the residential to the south has been addressed. A noise consultant said the sound would be abated with solid masonry wall. The Director specifically asked the Planning Commission to address the issue of housing versus cOllUllercial. Commissioner Blaine ,said she is very concerned about availability of a variety of housing in Cupertino. This site might be a good one for high density resi- dential because of its convenience to shopping;' however, it would not be par- ticularly good for families, the neighborhood school has been closed. Commissioner Markkula said that although there is a recognized need for housing in Cupertino, this would not be the proper place for it. The multi-story, interior hallway type residential structure usually turns out to be the lower rent type. And the renters do have children. This is no place to raise children. Commissioner Adams agreed with Commissioner Markkula that this is not an ideal place for residential. This is a very valuable piece of property so it would result in a high cost, dense development for couples only. Com- mission Adams' understanding that the Town Center area will include residen~ tial is for a larger PD parcel. Commissioner Gatto said the original intention of the Ceneral Plan is still valid, either way the developer would like to go would be viable. He said it is para.doxicàl to pnt high density residential between commercial and single-family residential. Commercial uses do not create the need for more housing; industrial does. Chairman Koenitzer said that while it is nice to talk about future plans a developer is before the Planning Commission at this time with a plan for commercial use on his property. He believes the Planning Commission should look at the application as presented and act upon it, Commissioner Blaine said she was not thinking of low income housing; but rather an apartment complex for people who do not want to purchase a home. Although commercial does nbt generate a need for housing it does take up land that could contain housing. The buildings could open to Portal Avenue rather than Stevens Creek Boulevard. There is a definite need for housing, not necessarily of the low income type. She felt that what was proposed here would be strip commercial. Commissioner Markkula said if the housing would be moderate to high income type he could not imagine anyone willing to pay high rent to live right on Stevens Creek Boulevard. The applicant Mr. Merritt Sher, Terranomcs Corporation, said he is the developer of the adjacent commercial development. Consistent with reasonable commercial usage, he thinks they will develop as attractive a development as is possible. He thinks of this as an extension of his adjacent commercial. MINUTES OF OCTOBER 24, 1977 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING PC-266 Page 5 Arohitect Bud Johnson at this point displayed some additional exhibits of this cu=ent proposal. Commissioner Gatto stated he was abstaining from this application. i I Mr. Sher believes this proposal pulls the projects together. He said i the Hoolihan's Restaurant is an attractive & sophisticated newly ; I oonstructed building that has very nice elements that relate to bUilding" in the late Victorian era. The clothing store and. fabric store arc hi t- I ecture ties in with that of the restaurant. The building was designed by the same person who is designing the stained glass carved wood etc. It ties in with the Drexel Heritage building also. He offered to answer any questions. The architect led on to explain details, of the sound wall per the consultants' recommendations as it ties in with the horizontal roof plan The roof plan attenuates the sound, he feels this is a much better approach than a 20 ft. wall which would be oppressive. Commissioner Adams asked what they planned for the 18,000 ft. building. Mr. Sher said dealing with the trip end constraint is not easy. The Black Angus Restaurant has been considering this property. They would prefer to oonstruct the clothing, fabric stores first and establish what trip ends will be left over. Commissioner Adams said we would prefer to see the overall plan for the entire area prior to acting upon this proposal. Chairman Koenitzer asked for comments from the audience. Ann Anger" said there is great need for executive type housing. There are two types of housing attractive to the $200,000 to $300,000 a year executive I the type who don't want to tie themselves down and. would like an expensive apartment; others prefer to purchase a home. She urged the Stevens Creek Boulevard and. De Ansa Boulevard. vacant land be considered for executive's needs. Mr. Mike Bullock, 21831 Hermosa Avenue, said this is the time to ccn3ider the fellow who rides a bicycle or the bus.to a restaurant. He could be given $.50 cent off a $6.00 meal on the basis that he doesn't need an expensive parking plaoe. Since there were no further cOllUl1ents from the audience it was moved by Commissioner Blaine, seconded by Commissioner Adams to close the public hearing . Motion carried 4-0 Commissioner Adams said it appears the applicant has made a serious attempt to weave the two uses together here. The potential noise problems can be worked out. He would be in favor of this zoning and. this use. pC-266 Page 6 MINUTES OF OCTOBER 24, 1977 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Commissioner Blaine still feels housing at this corner would be a better use of the land. Chairman Koenitzer with Commissioner Adams regarding trip ends and parking constraints. As far as architecture is ooncerned he is not sure that this proposal will blend in but will leave this up to the H-Control Committee. Commissioner Adams would like to delete Condition 16 of 28-U-77 and have H-Cantrol act upon the architecture. Mr. Sher said that although he is willing to enter into a reciprooal agreement he cannot compel the adjacent property owner to do so. The Direotor of Planning and Development stated the property owner next door already has agreed to this. Moved by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Markkula to a.pprove 19-z-77 subjeot to Condition l-14, 15, and 16. ' AYES I Commissioner Adams, Markkula, Chairman Koenitzer N0E51 Commissioner Blaine ABSTAIN I Commissioner Gatto Motion carried 3-1-1 Moved by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Markkula to approve Application 28-U-77 subject to the 1-14 Standard Conditions, Conditions 15, 17, and 18 in the staff report and a revised Condition 19 regarding allocable ' trips. 1. That the use or uses are in oonformance 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. 2. That the property involved is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the proposed use. 3. That the proposed use will not generate a level of traffic over and beyond that of the capacity of the existing street system. 4. 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 neighborhood. AYES I Commissioners Adams, Markkula, Chairman Koenitzer NOES I Commissioner Blaine ABSTAIN I Commissioner Gatto Motion carried 3-1-1 Chairman Koenitzer noted this would go to the City Council November 21. MINUTES OF OCTOBER 24, 1977 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING pc-z66 Page ? CONTINUED UNFINISHED BUSINESS I 3. Applications 15-TM-77 and 17-U-77 of B.A.S. HO~, INC. I TENTATIVE MAP to subdivide approximately 10.6 acres into 25 single-family lotsl USE PERMIT to allow construction of 25 single-family homes in a Planned Development zone. Såid prop- erty is located easterly of and adjacent to Beardon Drive at the northeast corner of the intersection of Beardon Drive and Greenleaf Drive in a P (PlAnned Development) zone. (Referred back to Planning Commission for a report.) The Planning Director reviewed the three configuration proposals. The staff would prefer to have this development oriented toward the existing residential area rather than have it open to Randley Drive. Mr. Mike Meyer, representing B.A.S, Homes, said the main issue that he sees is whether or not the City wants a closed end or open' end cul-de-sac and whether or not they want a sound wall along a major street. B.A.S. Homes favor the open end cul-de-sac concept which will allow free flow of bicycles, children, etc. Also, this will break up the "solid wall problem". The open end cul-de-sac with broken wall would allow the property owners to walk around and maintain the small strip of ground on the other side. He suggested the Planning Comm- ission require staff approval when the landscaping is done along this strip. However, if the City requires the sound wall they will put it in. The concept of making Greenleaf, Mariani a through street is not attractive to him. He would prefer to make this neighborhood olosed off rather than a major throughway. On this basis he would like to modify Condition 16 of 17-U-77 and Condition 16 and 17 of 15-TM~77. He would not be in favor of setting up a very difficult maintenance district for the small landscaped strip. He answered Commissioner Gatto that they could go to two story homes but this has not been determined as yet. Commissioner Blaine would like the applicant to consider a windowless wall ípreferably in the garage) to take the place of a portion of the sound wall. The Planning Director answered Commissioner Adams that this is the onl proposal at the present time for residential along Randley Drive. Chairman Koentizer asked from comments from the audience. Ms. Patti Brisco, Brusselhearst in Monta Vista, said she would like the City to seriously consider wooden fences with the landscaping. Since there were no further comments from the audience it was moved by Commissioner Gatto, seconded by Commissioner Blaine to close the public hearing. Motion carried 5-0 Commissioner Markkula said since we have residential directly across the street from inclust.rial commercial, a wall with landscaping should be required. He cannot see the property owner being required to pc-266 Page 8 17-U-77 Approved l5-TM-77 Approved MINUTES OF OCTOBER 24, 1977 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING maintain the landscaped area however. Perhaps an easement should be considered. Commissioner Gatto agreed to this suggestion. He thinks the shorter cul-de-sac is the better of the three plans. The uses on the other side of Bandley Drive are day time uses and traffic levels would be less at night. Commissioner Blaine would like to see at least one pedestrian access along here. Exhibit A was satisfactory to her. Chairman Koenitzer believes the ,property to the east should retain the full number of trip ends assigned to it. He prefers the oul-de-sac without access to Bandley Drive, Commissioner Adams concurred with Exhibit A and public acoess along Greenleaf Drive. The traffic flow was discussed by the Planning Commissioners. They decided to add Condition 181 an i=evocable offer of dedication. Moved by Commissioner Gatto, seconded by Commissioner Markkula to approve Application 17-U-77 subject to the 14 Standard Conditions and Conditions 15-19 in the staff report with Conditions 16 and 17 modified. AYES I NOES I Commissioners Adams, Blaine, Gatto, Markkula, Chairman Koenitzer None Motion carried 5-0 Moved by Commissioner Gatto, seconded by Commissioner Blaine to approve Application l5-TM-77 with the 14 Standard Conditions, Condition 15, 16 modified, 17 and the new Condition 18. AYES I NOES I Commissioners Adams, Blaine, Gatto, Markkula, Chairman Koenitzer None Motion carried 5-0 This proposal will be heard by the City Council on November 7, 1977 CONTINUED NEW BUSINESS I 4, Abandonment of a portion of De Anza Cirole The Assistant City Engineer stated the staff at one time anticipated Drea Road would be connected, to De Anza Circle to serve the Kesler property, The Rancho Deep Cliff development has precluded this connectio~ therefore it is no longer needed for roadway purposes. The staff has contacted the utility companies and there are no objections to the abandonment as long as a public easement is retained, Since there were no comments from the audience it "as woved by Commissioner Gatto, seconded by Commissioner Adams to close the public hearing. Moved by Commissioner Gatto, seconded by Commissioner Adams t~ adopt a resolution informing the City Counoil the Planning Commission's concurrence MINUTES OF OCTOBER 24, 1977 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING PC-266 Pa.ge 9 that this portion of De Anza Circle should be abandoned but that a public easement should be maintained. AYES. Commissioners Adams, Gatto, MarkkuLa, Chairman Koenitzer NOES. None ABSTAINED I Commissioner Bla.ine Motion carried 4-0-1 5. Abandonment of a portion of Ma.dera. Roa.d. This item was oontinued at the beginning of the meeting. 6. Request for oonsideration of General Plan Amendment - De Anza Boulevard northerly of Security Pacific Bank. ' The Assistant Planning Director said the request is to amend the General Plan to permit a commercial use. The staff recommended retain- ing the existing land use designation. It is their feeling restaurant uses should be located north of Rodrigues Avenue where they can be integrated in a planned commercial center. Mr. Noor Blllawala, 20252 Hill Avenue, Saratoga, President of the owners of this property said there are a great number of offices in this immediate area and it would be good planning to have a restaurant nearby so they could walk ra.ther than drive. Since there were no comments from the audience, it was moved by Commissioner Gatto, seconded by Commissioner Blaine to close the public hearing. Motion carried 5-0 Commissioner Gatto said that at this point he would prefer to leave the General Plan as it presently is. Moved by Commissioner Blaine, seconded by Commissioner Markkula to deny the request for the General Plan amendment. The applicant was the City Council. permitted uses on Motion carried 5-0 a.dvised of his right to discuss this proposal with Mr. Blllawala. added that there is also interest for this property. Chairman Koenitzer called a recess at 91)pM the meeting reconvened at 915.5PK. 7. CITY OF CUPERTINO I Public Hearing to consider a specific general plan for the area bounded by Freeway Route 85 on the east and Byrne Avenue on the west and consideration of a street plan line for Stevens Creek Boulevard between Freeway Route 85 and Ridgewal Drive (entrance into De Anza Oaks residential development). First Hearing continued. pC-266 Page 10 MINUTES OF OCTOBER 24, 1977 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING The Director of Planning and Development introduoed correspondenoe from Measurex Corporation informing the Planning Commission that they are the owners of the cannery and will cease its operation in 1978. The Assistant Planning Director said this matter was continued at the last public hearing due to the late hour. The staff has revised a ooncep- tual plan to make it clear that it is not "cast in concrete". It would serve as a guide for private owners, the City, H-Control and County H-Control. The staff also presented the relationship of the trees' to the proposed plan line. The staff recommends Alternate A shifting the right- of-way to the south. Five trees will be lost, three can be retained with engineering solutions. Alternate B would shift the right-of-way to the north where three trees would be lost and two could be saved with engineering solutions. Alternate C is the hybrid solution. Commissioner Markkula was also concerned about loss of homesite as well as trees, with Alternate A three homesites would be lost Alternate B, five sites Alternate C (the worst option) takes more homes and causes a condition that would cost a great deal of money for a retaining wall or would take the home at the top of the bank. It would also take away the option of a right turn at Cupertino Road. Chairman Koenitzer questioned the advisability of opening Soenic Drive for right turns out onto Stevens Creek Boulevard. The Assistant City Engineer said we can get by with 15 ft. width, curb to curb. Commissioner Blaine would like to consider a meandering road around the existing trees to allow right turn out onto Stevens Creek Boulevard. The Assistant City Engineer answered Commissioner Adams that there would be a :5 ft. monolithio sidewalk at the bridge we would be raising the profile to 1 ft. or less. He answered Commissioner Blaine that the bicycle lane from Janioe Avenue to Orange Avenue would be 6 ft. wide adjacent to the curb. Commissioner Blaine suggested the pedestrian walkway go around the oak trees in order to save them. Chairman Koenitzer was concerned that we are trading off trees against homes. The Assistant Planning Direotor introduced Mr. Mike Bullock's document oonoerning "Alternate Transportation Plans for Monta Vista's Stevens Creek Boulevard", ihwhich he ohallenges traffio consultant Goodrioh's computer model. The staff will make sure that Mr. Goodrich answers the questions raised by Mr. Bullock. Chairman Koenitzer reoapped the proposal thus far. The City has determined there shall be A/C levels of traffic. The projected levels of traffic studies with assumptions indicate there should be four lanes of Bubb Road, four lanes of Stevens Creek Boulevard from Bubb Road to Foothill Boulevard. The Mont& Vista oommercial area will take 5 ft. from its sidewalk to allow additional la:':.:::::: of traffic. The proposed median from the railroad track to Foothill Boulevard would limit left turn lanes and substantially impact the commercial. Orange Avenue would be closed to discourage commute traffic. Old Cupertino Road would be olosed completely. It would be cul-de-sac'd to provide aocess to existing homes. Scenic Boulevard would be opened to right turn out only. The decision to oonstruct the wider Stevens Creek Boulevard would be made at a later date to cope with the increased traffic, By 1990 the community will probably become serious about construction of these four lanes, At the present time the discussion is only for a plan line. CI1a1rma.n Koenitzer could. see four options I I I I I I i .1 PC-266 Page 11 MINUTES OF OCTOBER 24, 1977 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 1. Set the plan line until the traffic builds up. 2. Set the plan line and traffic drops off. :3. Don't set plan line and traffic builds up. 4. Don't set the plan line and traffic does not build up. He asked for comments from the audience at this time stressing the importanoe of admission of only new information at this point since there have been extensive public hearings on this issue recently. Mr, Lewis Stocklmeir, Scenic Boulevard, wanted to~ll attention to another factor at the junction of Stevens Creek Boulevard and Scenic Boulevard. He asked if the fill would. interfere with his 20 ft. easement on which he brings in his agricultura.l equipment. The Assist ant City Engineer said Alternate A would. cut off this easement. However, this easement can be protected. with a small retaining wall. Mr. Stocklmeir identified. the trees on the plan on the bulletin board pointing out the rare variety of eucalyptus and the memorial tree planted on December 22, 1918, In regard to the widening of the road Mr. Stock1meir said that portion from Pbar Lap Drive to Carmen Road is quite dangerous. Over the past 75 years he has seen it become increasingly so. In 197:3 he said he tried. to propose a road as nearly a straight tangent as possible. At the present time there is a 1:3 percent gradiant. The proposed 17 percent gradiant is good. He has seen Scenic Boulevard used. as a raceway. He suggested two lanes along Stevens Creek Boulevard, somewhat wider than at present (from the bridge and on to the westerly limit; four lanes from Byrne Avenue to the railroad track).' He noted the original entrance to Black Berry Farm is where the Blue Pheasant Restaurant is now loc<\ted.. He does not beli~v~ that it is wise to accommodate out of town traffic. All the beautiful little swails will be filled with carbon monoxide. The intent for many years for this area was for peace and quiet and comfor table homes. With the widening of Steve~s Creek Boulevard there will be more traffic, accidents, noise and pollution. Mr, Marty Hall, May Investment Company, said his company owns the property on which all the fill is going. He would like to know why there is a necessity' for opening Scenic Boulevard which would only enoourage more traffic. The people living on Scenic do not want a right turn only from Scenio Boulevard to Stevens Creek Boulevard. He said it costs more to fill than to cut down, Pam Sandage, 10:360 Orange Avenue, said she has lived in Monta Vista for 9 years and has become concerned. about the gradual increase in traffic in her area, She would like to see the commute traffic elimi- nated. from her street, pC-266 Page 12 MINUTES OF OCTOBER 24, 1977 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Mr. Mike Bullock, 218)1 Hermosa Avenue, reaffirmed his stand that a wider Stevens Creek Boulevard will mean more and faster traffic, The Assistant Planning Director said the road is being widened to reflect development not to provide development in the hills. Mr, Bullock proceeded to amplify the statements in his Ootober 20, 1977 lengthy report. He believes that this is a regional problem but the problems are really right here as are the solutions. He asked for a cost analysis for the proposed widening. Patti Brisco asked for colored slides of this area so the people will see the actual effect on our environment. She urged extension of Freeway 85. Mr. Wesley William, 10067 Byrne Avenue, President of Westwood Homeowners Association addressed the change of the entrance of Black Berry Farm. He said that he learned that in order for it to be 40 f:t. wide it would project into his back yard. ,He said there are too many people who would lose too much to allow the City to purchase this property. He likes four lanes because it cuts off the very dangerous opening at Old Cupertino Road. Ann Anger, Monta Vista, said there are some people here at this meeting who worked on the Goals Committee. Including Rancho Rinconada we have 50,000 people. She said they had to fight with the realtors who wanted high density. It is her belief that we can expect about 15,000 more people within our 15 sqyare miles. Moved by Commissioner Blaine, seconded by Commissioner Adams to close the public hearing. Motion carried 5-0 Commissioner Adams suggested the Action Plan be modified to require for each section of roadway that is to be widened we should reassess facts that brought use to the decision for four lanes. Commissioner Blaine agreed. Commissioner Gatto wanted to discuss the nature of what this roadway is supposed to do. If it to be a commute road it should be an arterial. He is convinced the only traffic the wider Stevc~= Creek Boulevard will accommo- date is commute traffic. Widening Foothill Boulevard will compound the problem. The median strip will make it impossible for pedestrian to cross Stevens Creek Boulevard to the commercial areas. There are some safety hazards which Mr, 'Stocklmeir 'has pointed out. The brange Avenue-Mann Drive intersection is an improvement. We should make sure we have our priorities in order. Do we try to achieve a B-C traffic level or do we try to make it a little easier for downtown Monta Vista. The right of way needs to be established, but we should put the median strip in abeyance. Chairman Koenitzer said we are contemplating another 1l,OOO homes in the hills. Stevens Creek Boulevard is the only east/west street with a possibility of becoming an arterial. He feels the extension of Freeway 85 to De Anza Boulevard is imperative. 1 ì I I· MINUTES Of OCTOBER 24, 1977 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING PC-266 Page 1) Commissioner Blaine said if downtown Monta Vista is to survive they are going to have to depend upon customers from a wider radius. C01ll.'1IÍssioner Markkula said we need to think about what the road is really supposed to do. Safety has to be the most important factor. Combining Adriana and Mann Drive with'one entrance to Stevens Creek Boulevard is good. The cul-de-sac of Old Cupertino Road is good. Scenic Drive should be blocked off. He suggested making a safer two lane road would accomplish the goals for the local residents. All those stop lights discourage commute traffic. He favors setting a plan for four lanes in case they will be needed in the future, but recommends very careful budgeting and traffic studies. before any medians are put in. Commissioner Adams gave his reasons for approval of four lanes, There should be a reevaluation of the traffic and other factors prior to actu 1 construction. If the htgh traffic count as we are now exp~rien~ing on Blaney had been explained or explored, rather, it would have been con- structed differently. He feels that a four lane option would be planni g for the next 20 to 25 years. It is better to plan for it today. Chairman Koenitzer asked the staff to redraft the Action Plan to allow more options and more staging plans. The Assistant City Engineer reviewed the proposed Action Plan with the Commissioners, some minor changes were proposed. On page one the first phase will not include construction of a median but only allow for it. There will be a reevaluation of expenditure for that section of roadway., in the introduction as well as the implementation section, You should I eliminate the right turn in on Old Cupertino Road and the right turn out from Scenic Drive. There should be a signal at Phar Lap Drive only II if warranted. The Mann Drive/Adriana intersection with Orange Avenue is good. We should first have a temporary traffic diverter system at Orange and Granada. which will be reevaluated before it is made permá~ nent. Old Monta Vista downtown should be reassessed. The median on Stevens Creek Boulevard at the downtown oommercial section should have I space provided for the median but it should be reassessed before install- ation. On street parking may be retained until off site parking is I provided, at which time bicyole lanes would be installed. Each section I of the Action Plan would be reevaluated before implemented. I At 1:10AM it was moved by Commissioner Blaine, seconded by Commissioner Adams to continue Item 8, 2-GPA-77 to November 14, 1977. . Motion ,carried 5-0 Further determinations I page 5, item 4, eliminate accessability to Old Cupertino Road and Scenic Boulevard, page 6, item 6, change the number of and size of trees, page 8, Table I, priority-safety, page 1), Table 2, add "cul-de-sac of Old Cupertino Road and Stevens Creek Boule- vard", C through LI reconstru~tiûn of that section of road--should be reworded for clarity, Table III will be modifieè when Tables I and II are resolved. Consensus I Alternate A, set the plan line for four lanes, if it is ever implemented it must be reassessed. The Monta Vista General Plan- -oK, Monta Vista zoning plan--oK, Polioy III should be taken from the October 20, 1977 staff report, Policy VI, page 20 should be taken from pC-266 Page 14 MINUTES OF OCTOBER 24, 1977 PLANNING CO~lISSION MEETING the October 20, 1977 staff report. There shall be further study of traffic diverters and installation of temporary diverters to evaluate the impact. The City is concerned about Black Berry Farm's parking problem, particularly in the summer. In regard to downtown Monta Vista Commissioner Gatto said, we have a number of small parcels here. What happens is one of the back parcels comes in with a development plan first. He would like to see some "words in music" that say speoifically what we would like to see in downtown Monta Vista, Chairman Koenitzer said this is a guide for development but we do not insist that is must be developed in this way. This is an alternate that exemplifies that which is contained in sub Goal A. . There are small parcels that may develop independently. But they must be made aware of the overall plan. Commissioner Blaine said that prior to any action on the cannery it must be evalua.ted as to its historical value. This is the time to look at Monta Vist and Cupertino to see what historica.l structures should be reta.ined. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Commi$~10ner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Blaine to oontinue the balanoe of the Agenda to 71)0 PM to November 28, 1977. This meeting adjourned at 1155AM. APPROVED: g¡r&Â~--;;:~ .D. Koenitzer, Chai n ATTEST: ~ Wm. E. Ryder, ity Clerk