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PC 08-22-88 CITY OF CUPERTINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA 10300 Torre Ave. Cupertino, CA 95014 (408) 252-4642 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION HELD ON AUGUST 22, 1988 ' Meeting Held irt the Council Chambers, 10300 Torre Ave. SALUTE TO THE FLAG: ROLL CALL: 7:30 P.M. Commissioners Present: Chairwoman Sorensen Vice Chairman Adams Commissioner Mackenzie Commissioner Szabo Staff Present: Robert Cowan, Director of Planning and Development Steve Piasecki, Assistant Planiting Director Travice Whitten, Assistant Oty Engineer Leslie Lopez, Deputy Oty Attorney APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ~ MOTION: Com. Adams moved to approve Minutes of the Regular Adjourned Meeting of August 1, 1988, as presented. SECOND: Com. Szabo VOTE: Passed 4-0 MOTION: Com. Adams moved to approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 8, 1988, as presented. SECOND: Com. Mackenzie VOTE: Passed 4-0 MOTION: Com. Adams moved to approve Minutes of the Regular Adjourned Meeting of August 10,1988, as presented. SECOND: Com. Mackenzie VOTE: Passed 4-0 POSTPONEMENTS OR NEW AGENDA ITEMS: None WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: - Ms. Deborah S. Nelson, Oty of Los Altos, dated August 19,1988 - Measurex Corporation dated August 26, 1988. - Mr. Vanya (Matzek), re: Proposed Mariani Residential Development, August 11th - Mr. Richard Derbin, re: Pizzeria Restaurant ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting of August 22, 1988 Page 2 PC - 554 CONSENT CALENDAR: ITEM 1: Application No(s) Applicant Property Owner: Location: Parcel Area (Acres): 48-U-87 Homestead Sauare ShoDDin!! Center Joseph Franco Southwest corner of Franco Ct.. and Homestead Rd. M Request for interpretation of minor amendments to Use Permit 48-U-87 as follows: A) Modify Condition 12 to permit phased consbUction of the approved 38,000 sq. ft. expansion. B) Modify Condition 11 to add an interim west elevation for Building A to the list of approved Use Permit Exhibits. ITEM 2: Application No(s) Applicant Property Owner: Location: Parcel Area (Acres): 4-M-88 Grosvenor International. CA. Ltd. Mr. and Mrs. Will Lester Northeast corner of Stevens Creek Blvd. and Tantau Ave. 2..Æ2 Applicant requests approval of a minor modification to a use permit and a 1500 square foot pedestrian link between two office buildings and to add a service yard to a pre- viously approved 152,000 square foot office complex. MOTION: Com. Mackenzie moved approval of Consent Calendar. SECOND: Com. Adams VOTE: Passed PUBLIC HEARINGS: ITEM 3: Application No(s) Applicant Property Owner: Location: Parcel Area (Acres): 4-0 23-U-88 Union Oil ComDanv of California Same Southeast ouadrant of Bubb Rd. and Stevens Creek Blvd. ~ USE PERMIT (23-U-88) To operate an existing gasoline service station on a 24 hour per day basis. FIRST HEARING CONTINUED ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Categorically Exempt TENTATIVE CITY COUNCIL HEARING DATE: September 6, 1988 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting of August 22, 1988 Page 3 PC - 554 PUBUC HEARING Continued Staff Presentation: Mr. Piasecki reviewed the Application, noted that due to a policy re- garding expanded hours, the following changes were made in the Model Resolution: Section ill: Conditions Administered bv the Public Works Department deleted Section IV: Condition 13, Parkin!! ImDrovements Condition to be reworded Add Conditions on LandscaDin!!. Prohibition on Snack ShoD ÜDeration and defining requirements for the UnimDroved area on-site ADDlicant's Presentation: Mr. Mort Sherin, Real Estate Representative for Unocal 76 provided the following information in response to questions of the Commission: The Station Dealer did not wish to have the side island QPCn for busirtess Anticipated that uponcompletion of Hwy. 85, this side island would be open for busirtess Confirmed that traffic cutting through the station was a problem for Unocal as well as a safety problem for anyone on the prenúses Confirmed that there are no empty tariks on-site Stated that if the 24 hour operation were approved, a secwity booth would be irtstalled; in addition, a "cash only" policy would be irtitiated for business after sundown Confirmed that he understood the prohibition on a snack shop operation; such was not part of the mode of operation of Unocal. This was a service station. Mr. Whitten stated that traffic cutting through the station was more of a problem for the dealer than the City. He provided irtformation on traffic control at this site with respect to the adjacent on-ramp for Hwy. 85 The Public Hearirtg was then opened. There were no speakers. MOTION: Com. Adams moved to close the Public Hearirtg. SECOND: Com. Mackenzie VOTE: Passed 4-0 Com. Mackenzie asked that Permitted Uses be spelled out in the Resolution; Staff suggested that the General Commercial (CO) Ordinance be referenced in the Resolution. MOTION: Com. Adams moved to recommend approval of Application 23-U-88 subject to conclusions and subconc1usions of the Staff Report and this Hearing per the Model Resolution; Conditions 1-11 deleted; remaining Conditions renumbered as appropriate; Condition 2 (formerly 13) amended to read, "The applicant shall stripe sufficient number of parking spaces subject to Staff approval and in full compliance with City Standard dimensions..." Conditions 3 (14) and 4 (15); Condition 5 (formerly 16), amended to read, "...shall remove all unauthorized accessory structures..." Add a Condition 6 to read, "The applicant shall subnút a plan to the ArchitectUral and Site Review Committee to restore existing landscape areas inc1udirtg new plantings to achieve greater height and color." Add a Condition 7 indicating that no snack shop is approved under this permit; sales shall be limited to counter items and shall not irtvolve any free-standing coolers, floor or wall mounted racks. Add a Condition 8 to read, "The unim- proved area to the east of the site may be landscaped or may be left unimproved provided it is kept free of debris, parked cars and weeds." PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting of August 22, 1988 Page 4 PC - 554 PUBLIC HEARINGS Continued SECOND: Com. Mackenzie VOTE: Passed 4-0 ITEM 4: Application No(s) Applicant: Property Owner: Location: Parcel Area (Acres): 7-Z-88. 24-U-88 and 32-EA-88 Northwest YMCA YMCA of Santa Clara Vallev North side of Alves Dr.. 300 ft. west of Beamon Dr. 3.7 acres REZONING (7-Z-88) Of 3.65 net acres from RI-lO (Residential 10,000 sq. ft. mini- mum lot size) to QP (Quasi Public Building) USE PERMIT (24-U-88) To allow phased expansion of a community recreational center from 13,400 sq. ft. to an ultimate area of 48,500 sq. ft., and to permit various athletic .activities, educational seminars, community meetings and public bingo games on the premises. FIRST HEARING CONTINUED ENVIRONMENTAL DETERM1NA TION: Negative Declaration TENTATIVE CITY COUNCIL HEARING DATE: September 19,1988 Staff Presentation: Mr. Cowan presented an aerial photograph, Site and Elevation Plans; he reviewed Staff Report, Discussion. ADDlicant's Presentation: Mr. Kevin CUrrirt, Director of Northwest YWCA, commented: Reviewed the efforts of the YWCA to develop this facility and fund raising Proposal would address Cupertino's need for recreational facilities Phasirtg would extend over a 5 year period of time depending on funds available Programs currently served youth; efforts were underway to expand adult services In response to Com. Adams' question, he stated that reciprocal parking would be available pending an irtsurance agreement which was to be included under their policy Mr. John Hackforth, Architect, stated that 12-15 additional parkirtg spaces could be locat- ed on-site without loosirtg square footage of the proposed facilities. With respect to Phase II, it would be possible but difficult to provide the required parking; such would reqnire the loss of a handball court or other area. The Public Hearirtg was then opened. Com. Adams was concerned about shading from the east side of the buildirtg and the parking deficit which would impact neighbors; thus he questioned the project sizing. He wished to resolve the parkirtg deficit before reciprocal parking was utilized and asked the Applicant to reconsider the sizing proposed. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting of August 22, 1988 Page 5 PC - 554 PUBLIC HEARINGS Continued Com. Mackenzie noted that irt the new RI-lO Residential Zonirtg Ordinance, a house would be allowed to build higher and with less setback area that the project proposed. Com. Adams raised concerns regarding the simplicity and box-like appearance of the design proposed; he noted the attractiveness of the original building. Mr. Hackforth responded that the original structure represented a significantly more expensive buildirtg than he felt the YMCA could afford. Architects did not even attempt to mimic the design; rather, color was used on the addition to tie it to the original structure. MOTION: Com. Mackenzie moved to close the Public Hearirtg SECOND: Com. Szabo ValE: Passed 4-0 Com. Szabo stated that he had reservations on the simplicity of architectural design; however, he was aware of the considerable economic pressures affecting non-profit institutions and the benefits derived by the Oty; he did not wish to jeopardize this project and stated that he would vote irt favor of the proposal. Com. Mackenzie commented as follows: Concurred that he would also vote irt favor of this Application Felt that off-site parking would work; however, parking remaÌl1ed the mairt obstacle Reciprocal parking would limit the uses of the adjacent site Asked that a Findirtg be made stating that approval of this Application was based upon specific uses of the floor plan proposed. The Commission did not wish to see the pro- perty used for other purposes and was approving the whole plan presented Com. Adams, while appreciating the economics of the project, wished to see the eastern portion of the driveway widened without the loss of landscapirtg. One of the buildings could be reduced 8-10 ft. and parallel parking irtstalled. If both Phases were to be approv- ed at this time, he wished to see this restriction imposed, making the site self contained; otherwise, he asked that Phase II be brought back to the Commission for a hearing. Chr. Sorensen reviewed the discussions of Environmental Review on parkirtg impacts; she was favorable to Com. Adams' suggestion to approve Phase I and the concept as a whole at this time with Phase II beirtg brought back to the Commission. Com. Adams suggested that parkirtg for both Phases be paved with a survey to determine additional needs when development of Phase II was initiated. Chr. Sorensen noted that the Environmental Review Committee felt that the Stevens Creek Office Center provided parkirtg closer to the activities than some of the on-site parking; in addition, birtgo players used car pools, reducirtg traffic impacts. Com. Szabo was unfavorable to placing restrictions on this Application. Com. Mackenzie noted that if the reciprocal parking agreement were in place, there would be extra spaces and varying times of peak use; however, if the additional parking were short by even a few spaces, then a deficit would occur. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting of August 22, 1988 Page 6 PC - 554 PUBLIC HEARINGS Continued Consensus reached that in Application 24-U-88, Condition 15 be amended to require that "The content of said study shall be subject to Planning Commission approval..." MOTION: Com. Mackenzie moved approval of Application 32-EA-88. SECOND: Com. Szabo VOTE: Passed 4-0 MOTION: Com. Mackenzie moved to recommend approval of Application 7-Z-88 subject to conclusions and subconclusions of the Staff Report and this Hearirtg per the Model Resolution. SECOND: Com. V01E: Passed 4-0 MOTION: Com. Mackenzie moved to recommend approval of Application 24-U-88 sub- ject to conclusions and subconclusions of the Staff Report and this Hearing per the Model Resolution; Conditions 1-13; Condition 14, amended to reflect that construction of Phase II must begin in three years of the granting of the Use Permit. Condition 15, amended to read, "The content of said study shall be subject to Planning Commission approval..." Conditions 16-17 and adding that the Planning Commission had reviewed all the uses on this site and made the Findirtg that the aggregrate uses were a benefit to the Oty; a discontinuance of uses shown on the Exhibits may be cause for revocation of the Use Permit. SECOND: Com. Szabo VOTE: Passed 4-0 NEW BUSINESS: ITEM 5: Application No(s) 32-U-85 (Minor Amendment) Applicant: Forum Lifecare. Inc. Property Owner: Roman Catholic Bishon of San Jose Location: South Side of 1-280. adioininl! St. Josenh's Ave. and Cristo Rev Dr. Requesting irtterpretation of minor amendment to the previously approved use permit for a retirement care residential complex for æchitectural modifications and distribution of dwelling units. Also requesting approval of extension of use permit 32-U-85 from November 4, 1989 to a date uncertairt. Staff Presentation: Mr. Piasecki reviewed the Application and presented the original and new Site Plan for comparison. Annlicant's Presentation: Mr. George Ivelich, Architect, commented as follows: Presented other participants in this project Reviewed the Application and the design changes requested Offered to plant 24 irtch box trees for any tree removed due to design changes " PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting of August 22, 1988 Page 7 PC - 554 NEW BUSINESS Continued Mr. Ivelich continued as follows: Pads were not irttentionally raised; such was a function of the grading plan Forum Lifecare was a national organization and the design changes represented their expertise; the configuration proposed was a function of their style Design elements were reviewed ConfIrmed that access on Cristo Rey Dr. had not been altered Mr. Bob LaRocca, Landscape Architect, reviewed the landscaping plan, pointing out the specific trees that would have to be removed under the modified project distribution. Mr. Ivelich confirmed that there were no major differences between the original proposal and the modification requested; exhibits of the site were presented. Mr. Tom Pence, Project Manager, provided irtformation on the history of this project and Forum Lifecare. The Public Hearing was then opened. There were no speakers. Break: 9:20 P.M. - 9:35 P.M. MOTION: Com. Adams moved to approve a Minor Amendment to Use Permit 32-U-85 to authorize a modified distribution of units types within the project boundary per the Model Resolution. SECOND: Com. Mackenzie VOTE: Passed 4-0 MOTION: Com. Mackenzie moved to approve a one year extension for a previously ex- tended Use Permit approval. 32-U-85 will expire November 4, 1990. SECOND: Com. Szabo VOTE: Passed 4-0 MOTION: Com. Adams moved to send a Minute Order to Staff advising of its Findirtg of acceptability for grading and landscaping plans for a residential development. Firtding: The conceptual grading plan dated August 2, 1988, for 32-U-85 is consistent with the schematic grading concept appearirtg on Exhibit D thereof. The landscape diagram (Exhibit C) fulfills the requirements of Condition 23 of Use Permit 32-U-85. SECOND: Com. Mackenzie VOTE: Passed 4-0 OLD BUSINESS: None REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION: Com. Mackenzie requested information on a recently built wall on Stelling Rd. He also noted several fences and asked Staff to monitor. Com. Szabo requested information on the bonus credits being requested