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PC 03-22-82 CITY OF CUPERTINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014-3255 Telephone: (408) 252-4505 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION HELD ON MARCH 22, 1982, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. SALUTE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL Com. Present: Binneweg, Blaine, Koenitzer, Vice Chairperson Adams Com. Absent: Chairperson Claudy Staff Present: Assistant Planning Director Cowan Associate Planner Piasecki CDBG Coordinator Hendee Assistant City Engineer vfuitten Deputy City Clerk Campagna-Blaise City Attorney Kilian APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Com. Koenitzer, seconded by Com. Binneweg and passed unanimously to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of March 8, 1982 with the following amendment: Page 3, paragraph 6, last sentence to read, "Letter of appeal should be sent to the City." POSTPONEMENTS OR NEW AGENDA ITEMS: None WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: Far West Savings & Loan Association Midpeninsula Citizens for Fair Housing ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Application 24-TM-8l (Revised) of K-Land Consultant Engineers, Inc.: Tentative Map Revision to modify a condition of approval to allow vehicular access from McClellan Road and Environmental Re- view: The project was previously assessed, hence, no action is required. The subject property is ilL" shaped and is located on the south side of McClellan Road approximately 100 ft. west of De Anza Boulevard and continues around to De Anza Boulevard 145 ft. south of McClellan Road. First Hearing - Tentative City Council hearing date - April 5, 1982. Assistant Planning Director Cowan reviewed the application with the Commission. PC-378 Page 1 Minutes approved as amended _._,~--~---~-----'..--".-----------..-----..-.----.--.-~_._---~._--~------~-_.,.- PC-378 Page 2 Pub lie hea r- ing closed 24-TM-81 recommended for approval 2l-U-80 con tinued MINUTES OF THE MARCH 22, 1982 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Kamil Navai, K-Land representative, reported to the Commission that he had altered the design to permit traffic from McClellan be "right turn out" only. Ken Small, 20545 Blossom Lane, expressed his concerns of privacy and the noise level. It was moved by Com. Blaine, seconded by Com. Koenitzer and passed unanimously to close the public hearing. It was moved by Com. Koenitzer, seconded by Com. Blaine and passed unanimously to recommend approval of Application 24-TM-8l (Revised) per Standard Conditions 1-14; 15 and 16 of staff memo and the findings and subconclusions on the staff report. The Commission further concluded that the right turn only egress from the site onto McClellen Road will result in better internal circulation, greater fire safety, and will result in less traffic on De Anza Boulevard. 2. Application 2l-U-80 of Far West Savings and Loan Association Amendment of Previously approved use permit to delete the requirement that construction of the residential portion of the project begin prior to occupancy of the commercial building and Environmental Review: The project was previously assessed, hence, no action is required. Said Property is located at the southwest corner of Stevens Creek Boulevard and Finch Avenue. First Hearing continued. Tentative City Council hearing date - April 5, 1982. Assistant Planning Director Cowan reviewed the application for the Commission. He referred the Commission to a letter submitted by the applicant. Jim Capatano, Senior Vice-president of Far West Savings & Loan, asked for a delay on his application to build townhouses until the money market is better which would probably be approximately 18 months. He stated that the grounds will be kept clean of debris. It was moved by Com. Blaine, seconded by Com. Binneweg and passed with Com. Koenitzer dissenting to approve a continuance for 60 days to enable the staff and applicant to evaluate security and liability concerns related to the removal of a 6' temporary fence; the staff is authorized to issue a certificate of occupancy for the Savings & Loan building; the authorization is granted contingent upon maintaining the housing site in the manor stipulated in the applicants letter of March 22, 1982 (except fence removal). 3. Review of Below Market Rate (BMR) Program and Subcommittee Final Report: Consideration of modifications of llMR Guidelines regarding implementation of the BMR Program. First Hearing continued. Tentative City Council hearing date - April 19, 1982. Assistant Planning Director Cowan reviewed the charge Council had directed to the Planning Commission. CDBG Coordinator Hendee reported that sales and interest rates are factors that the developers are concerned about. One factor that could be discussed was abolishment vs. modification. MINUTES OF THE MARCH 22, 1982 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING PC-378 Page 3 Camm. Blaine expressed her concerns about the standards used in selecting buyers. She suggested setting up a committee with the staff, builders of BMR housing, possibly a Council representative, an a Planning Commissioner to set up some stringent criteria that could be monitered closely to insure that only first time buyers would be eligable. Alf Modine, 10385 Prune Tree Lane, suggested pro-rating the BMR requirements until interest rates drop. Lucy Tyler, Midpeninsula Citizens for Fair Housing, said she felt that the present income requirement for BMR purchases should be more flexible. John Vidovich, De Anza Forge developer, expressed that he is not against providing housing but wanted to know who was going to pay fo it because developers cannot sell what they have on the market and he felt it was unfair to build a unit and sell it under cost. Gary Johnson, Woodspring Project, described various cost factors which could include underground parking, elevators and construction fees; however, by putting cheaper fixtures, cupboards, carpeting and bathroom fixtures in, the cost could be cut down a little. Marty Hall, Town Center Development, spoke on density and the cost per unit. He pointed out that the BMR units are the first sold resulting in an immediate expense to the developer. He would like to spread the BMR sales over the general sales time. Jason Charier, developer, stated that the few BMR units he has avail- able are the only ones being sold. Charles Newman, 22270 Homestead Road, opposes the BMR program and would like to see it abandoned. Tom Randazzo, 10920 No. De Anza, spoke on affordable housing, and Lucy Tyler, Midpeninsula Citizens for Fair Housing, informed the Commission that Palo Alto has off-site BMR units. Assistant Planning Director Cowan suggested to the Commission that staff prepare a series of alternative paragraphs for each of the major factors. It was moved by Com. Koenitzer, seconded by Com. Blaine and passed unanimously to continue the discussion on April 12, 1982. BMR discussion continued UNFINISHED BUSINESS 4. Applications l7-U-80 and 13-TM-80 of Woodspring, Inc. - Request for Extension of Use Permit and Tentative Map. Assistant Planning Director Cowan reviewed the applications and asked that the Commission approve the staff recommendation. Mr. Cowan explained that the applicant had initiated the use permit by conduc- ting site work. However, due to market conditions, continuous PC-378 Page 4 13-TM-80 extended l7-U-80 extended General Plan Amendment MINUTES OF THE MARCH 22, 1982 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING construction will not be maintained, therefore, the use permit should be extended. It was moved by Com. Blaine, seconded by Com. Koenitzer and passed unani- mously that an extension of one year be granted to April 13, 1983 for Application 13-TM-80 It was moved by Com. Blaine, seconded by Com. Koenitzer and passed unani- mously that an extension of one year be granted to February 22, 1983 for Application 17-U-80. By consensus, the Commission agreed to meet April 28, 1982 to consider a Comprehensive General Plan Amendment. NEW BUSINESS - None REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION Com. Blaine reported she attended the school board meeting where a discussion on selling, closing or keeping sites was held. REPORT OF PL~¡ING DIRECTOR - None At 10:30 p.m., the meeting was adjourned to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 23, 1982 at Kennedy Junior High School, Multi-purpose Room. APPROVED: " ATTEST: ~- v