PC 06-13-77
CITY OF ÇJPERTI~O, STArE OF CALIFO~¡IA
10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014
Telephone: 252-4505
MI~lTrES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PI..A..'illING COMMISSION
HELD ON Jù~E 13, 1977 IN THE COUNCIL CHJL~ER, CITY HALL
CUPER:rINO, CALIFOR."IIA
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
Chairman Koenitzer called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM with the
Salute to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Comm. present:
Comm. absent:
Blaine, Gatto, Chairman Koenitzer
Adams, !'.arkkula
Staff present:
Assistant Planning Director Cowan
Assistant City Attorney Kilian
Assistant City Engineer "hitten
Assistant Planner Piasecki
Deputy Assistant City Attorney Foster
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairman Koenitzer moved the approval of the Minutes of previous
meetings to L~FI~ISHED BUSINESS.
POSTPONEMENTS
Upon request of the applicant, it was moved by Comm. Blaine,
seconded by Comm. Gatto to continue agenda item 1, applications
10-Z-77, 5-TM-77 and 8-U-77.
Motion carried, 3-0
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
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lO-Z-77,
5-TM-77 and
8-U-77 cont' d
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MINUTES OF THE JUNE 13, 1977 P~~NING COMMISSION MEETING
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Applications 10-Z-77, 5-TM-77 and 8-U-77 -- continued.
2. Application 8-TM-77 of ~ucrINE DRUMMOND: TENTATI'Æ K~ to adjust
property line involving two existing lots of record, resulting in
two lots containing a minimum of 10,000 sq. ft. each. Said
property is located adjacent to and northerly of Palm Avenue
approximately 100 feet easterly of the intersection of Palm Avenue
and South Foothill Blvd., prezoned Rl-IO (Residential, single-fa~ily,
, 10,000 sq. ft. per dwelling unit). First Hearing.
[AlthOUgh the applicant was not yet present, the Planning Commission decided
¡'to proceed with this public hearing.
The Assistant Planning Director said the application is for the purpose
jOf creating a flag lot, giving access to the lot at the rear. 'Æhen the
surrounding lots were developed, no provision was made for access to the
¡northerly portion of this property.
,Chairman Koenitzer was concerned that this same situation of the cutting off
¡Of access exis,ts at lots 25ì, 264 and possibly other lots in this same area.
I Comm. Blaine clarified that these lots are in the County, not the City at
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I Comm. Blaine was concerned about the staff's recommended Condition 16.
'The Assistant Planning Director explained that the City's policy in these
cases is to ask for a 30 foot half street. He does not anticipate im-
provement of this street will require removal of that row of palm trees.
The Assistant City Engineer assured the Commission that the City will go
in there and do some work around those trees.
Since there were no comments from the audience, it was moved by Comm. Gatto,
seconded by Comm. Blaine to close the public hearing.
Motion carried, 3-0
8-TM-77
approved
Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Blaine to recommend approval of
8-TM-77 with the 14 standard conditions and conditions 15 through 17 listed
in the June 7,1977 staff report.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Comm. Blaine, Gatto, Chairman Koenitzer
None
Comm. Adams, Markkula
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The Planning Commission made the following findings:
1. That the proposed map is consistent with the general and
specific plans.
2. That the design or 1mprov~ent of the proposed subdivision is
consistent with the general and specific plans.
3. That the site is physically suitable for the type of develo~ent.
4. That the site is physically suitable for the proposed density
of development.
S. That the design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements
are not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or
would substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or
their habitat.
6. That the design of the subdivision or the type of 1mprov~ents
are not likely to cause serious public health problems.
7. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements
will not conflict with eas~ents, acquired by the public at
large, for access through or use of, property within the pro-
posed subdivision.
3. Application 12-U-77 of ~~T CONSTRUCTION CO~Ĺ“ANY: USE
PERMIT to allow construction of an office building containing
approximately 2,000 sq. ft. of space. Said property is
located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Valley
Green Drive and Beardon Drive in a P (Planned Development)Zone.
First Hearing.
The Assistant Planning Director explained this application repre-
sents the property at the tip of the adjacent West Valley Industrial
Park. The request at this public hearing is to construct 2,000
sq. ft. building on the site. From a land uSe point of view, it
is consistent with the general plan. There are surplus trip ends.
The applicant approached Mr. Sobrato, who refused joint access.
The staff recommended two parking stalls on Beardon be deleted
and one-way egress. The staff also recommended H-Control consider
moving the parking lot some 2 feet to the right to allow additional
landscaping in that area. The Traffic Engineer has stated the
ingress is very close to the intersection, but because this is a
relatively small development and traffic is one-way at this point,
he did not object to it.
Colored slides of the site were displayed on the screen.
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It was pointed out that a 10 foot wide sidewalk exists here. One of the
existing trees may have to be removed and/or relocated.
Chairman Koenitzer asked for comments from the applicant.
Mr. David Thimgan, Architect for this project, said that since the driveway
is one-way in it will not be hazardous. He is willing to work with the
staff on moving the building somewhat to the west, if this is the wish of
the Planning Commission. There is the possibility of the wing walls then
projecting into the setback area. The trees will be 15-gallon size.
Since there were no comments from the audience, it was moved by
Comm. Blaine, seconded by Comm. Gatto to close the public hearing.
Motion carried. 3--0
12-U-77
approved
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¡Moved by Comm. Blaine, seconded by Corom. Gatto, to approve application
112-U-77 with the 14 standard conditions and conditions 15 through 17 in
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! the staff report, June 8, 1977.
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¡AYES:
I NOES:
¡ABSENT:
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IThe Planning Commission finds:
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Comm.
None
Comm.
Blaine, Gatto, Chairman Koenitzer
Adams, Mar kkula
Motion carried, 3-0
That the use or USes are in conformance with the general
not detrimental to existing uses or to uses specifically
in the zone in which the proposed use is to be located.
plan and
permitted
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.
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4.
Application 10-U-77 of ROBERT E. CHRISM.~1: USE PERMIT co
allow construccion of a building containing approximately
11,750 sq. fc. of space co be used as a retail music score.
Said property is locaced adjacenC co and soucherly of Stevens
Creek Blvd.. approximately 450 feet wescerly of che intersec-
tion of South Blaney Avenue and Stevens Creek Blvd., in a CG
(General Commercial) zone. First Hearing.
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Assiscanc Planner Piasecki staCed the applicanc has been informed I
a use permit will be required in this case. He rev iewed che i
June 10,1977 staff report on this matcer. There is some question!
as to whether or not there is enough information to proceed with I
chis application at chis point. There are actually 9 acres along I
this side of Stevens Creek Blvd.. although this application only !
involves 1.5 acre. There is a problem with the trip ends. The I
staff recommended one-month continuance of chis application. ¡
Further, staff would like some direction from the Planning Com- !
mission as to the overall site design in this area. i
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Mr. Robert Chrisman. 280 Parkside Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94306, I
said he was representing Century Music, Inc., who will be purchasiqg
the building from his firm. They presentl¡ are located in a I
2000 sq. ft. building at Stevens Creek Blvd. and the free\;ay and I
in addition, they r~ve a 3000 sq. ft. storage building. They wish I'
to incorporate both at this new location. They are purchasing a
piece of property from the owners of Custom House. As to the trip I
ends, he said their peak hours would be 10 Ai.'1 to noon and 2 co 4 ¡
PM. Their main business is industrial installation of sound I
systems. They are not retailers, but rather are professional !
sound installers. They are willing to record a covenant to devote ¡
8000 sq. ft. to retail sales and the stock storage area with a i
permanent separation. The store fronts for Century retail sales .
will be recessed within the building.
Chairman Koenitzer commented that he
overall plan for the entire parcel.
the applicant.
sees the need to adopt an
He asked for comments from
Comm. Blaine is concerned about enforcement of the trip end
constraint. Mr. Chrisman said future users of chis property, if
this should happen, would be reviewed by the City. He said that
normally, 1/3 of a retail score is devoted co storage.
The Assistant Planning Director stated that the Cicy Council has
stated that tenants of 10,000 sq. ft. or larger areas were to be
reviewed by the Planning Commission.
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Icomm. Blaine said she would Drefer to make a decision on setting a trip end
¡policy when the entire Planning Commission is present. She would also like
la more complete traffic record as to numòer of cars at what times of the day.
Comm. Gatto said we have some unknown factors here that must be cleared up.
Chairman Koenitzer questioned where the Commission should cut off
studying the individual uses and where to start considering the overall
use of the property.
Comm. Gatto would like to have an evaluation of each building here rather
than an overall evalua"ion for the entire site.
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¡In regard to landscaping, Mr. Chrisman said a substantial amount of
land is devoted to landscaping of this site. At the request of the
¡staff, the parking was moved to the rear and increased landscaping added
,¡to the front portion.
Comm. Gatto was answered "hat a masonry wall will be required. He then
recommended keeping "he landscaping strip fairly narrow with tree wells
for the parking stall area.
Chairman Koenitzer would like the staff to ask the City Council at their
July S"h meeting for a policy on trip ends. He would also like the
applicant to discuss joint driveway and curb cuts with the owner of the
Custom House. He would also like the applicant to consider the possibility
of changing the shape of the building slightly to allow lS' wide planter
I strip.
,Comm. Gatto would like the applicant to consider a tree screen at the
Irear of the property and would like H-Control to review it.
¡The Assistant Planning Director asked whether the Planning Commission
¡wanted to get involved in a full-scale plan for that entire area.
The Commission did not believe this application should be held up for
'that reason.
10-U-77 cont I d
Moved by Comm. Blaine, seconded by Comm. Gatto, to continue application
¡10-U-77 to July 11, 1977.
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Motion carried, 3-0
MI~1JTES OF THE JUNE 13, 1977 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Approval of Minutes of May 9, 1977:
Page 3, line 1, add "adjacent to" after the word "placed" and
delete the word "on". Same page, paragraph 3, line 2: Add after
"cars" "and from the P.G. & E. wires."
Page 4, paragraph 2, first line: Should be "Minor", not Mindor.
Page 6, paragraph 7, last line, add: "5".
Page 10, last line on page should read: ". .. that he could foresee I
problems with proposed extension to Olive." I
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Page 11, paragraph 3, line 2, add "the oroposed extension of Olive'!
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after "plans". Same page, paragraph 4, line 1 should read: "The I
Assistant Planning Director stated the whole idea of this extension
came up . . . . . " [
Page 11, paragraph 6, last line should read: " .. for dedication
would be voided if the plan line did not require it." Same page, i
last line, add at the end of the sentence: "and they have not '
finalized plans for use of this property." I
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Page 12, paragraph 6, line 2 should read:" be for those who i
work in the buildings which have access to this parking area." ,
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Page 14, large paragraph under item 10, line 8, delete "third"
replace with "3".
Page 16, paragraph 2, line 2, delete "this" and replace with "a
couple of notices".
Moved by Comm. Blaine, seconded by Comm. Gatto, to approve the
Minutes of May 9, 1)77, as corrected.
Motion carried, 3-0
Approval of ~¡inutes of May 11, 1977:
Page 1, second paragraph from bottom, line 2: delete "building"
and replace with "lot width".
Page 2, paragraph
"his neighbor 's".
obtained from the
4, last line: delete "the" and replace with
Add just prior to motion: "Chairman Koenitzer
staff reconfirmation of a 25' front setback."
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M:ay 9th )1inu tes
approved
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May 11th
Minutes
approved
May 23rd
Minutes
approved
MINUTES OF THE JUNE 13, 1977 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Page 4, first paragraph should read: "Chairman Koenitzer said this may
not be the best home design, but it is not unique. Others in the City
with the same problem have screened the windows very successfully with
plants.!!
Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Blaine to appr.ove the Minutes
of May 11, 1977, as corrected.
Motion carried, 3-0
Approval of Minutes of May 23, 1977:
Page 6, paragraph 6, delete "tires" and replace with "plants and trees".
Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Blaine to approve the Minutes of
May 23, 1977, as corrected.
Motion carried, 3-0
NEW BUSINESS,
5. Discussion of designation of parking for disabled persons.
¡The Assistant City Attorney's June 2, 1977 letter and accompanying
¡status report were reviewed. He said an ordinance has to be adopted
¡providing for off-Site and on-site parking of handicapped persons.
¡we need the cooperation of property Owners with respect to this.
Comm. Blaine is concerned about enforcement of the ordinance. She would
be in favor of a citation.
The Assistant City Engineer said a ramp is being constructed on the south
side of the City Hall. As to parking for the handicapped persons, he
does not believe the merchants will want to enforce this.
The Assistant City Attorney suggested a resolution rather than an ordinance.
IMINUTE ORDER: Moved by Comm. Blaine, seconded by Comm. Gatto., to
request the City Council address on-site and off-site handicapped parking
and enforcement of it.
REPORT OF P~~NING COMMISSION
Chairman Koenitzer briefly reviewed the Mayor's Luncheon on the previous
Thursday.