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PC 12-14-81 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 DECEMBER 14, 1981 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Claudy at 7:35 p.m. SALUTE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Adams, Binneweg, Blaine, Koenitzer, Chairperson Claudy Staff Present: Director of Planning and Development Sisk City Clerk Cornelius Assistant Planning Director Cowan Director of Public Works Viskovich (left at 10:15 p.m. ) City Attorney Kilian APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the regular meeting of November 23, 1982 were amended as follows: On page 2, delete the following sentence: "With an increase in plant capacity it may be necessary for new pipelines also." After the sentence ending "in 25 years. II, insert I1However, General Plan buildout would produce about 8.2 million gallons per day with some alter- natives going higher. Such increases would require a new trunk line to the plant as well as purchase of increased plant capacity. Staff did have some questions regarding the figures. II On page 4, Mr. Regarts statement was clarified to read that he was con- cerned over developers dealing with generalizations rather than specifics It was moved by Com. Blaine, seconded by Com. Binneweg and passed unan- imously to approve the minutes of the November 23, 1981 meeting of the Planning Commission as amended. The City Clerk was directed to send a copy of the portion pertaining to the presentation by the Cupertino Sani- tary District to Mr. Fleming for his review. POSTPONEMENTS OR NEW AGENDA ITEMS: ITEM #12 - Applications 23-2-81, 2l-U-8l and l8-TM-8l - CLIFFORD C. BECK - Applicant requests withdrawal from calendar. ITEM #11 - Application 26-TM-8l - LAWRENCE C. MAYERLE - Applicant requests a one month continuance. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None PC-370 Page 1 November 23 minutes ap- proved as amended ----~.._._- - --....--.-....----------..-.-- --- --------_._------_.~ -_...__..~-,-,---_._.._"-_.._- pr~170 P 2 Hearing on 26-TM-8l post- poned; 23-Z-8l, 2l-U-8l and l8-TM-8l with- drawn; Contin- ued hearings to be held 1/13/82 Seven Springs hearing 1/11/82 MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 14, 1981 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING PUBLIC HEARINGS 11. Application 26-TM-8l of Lawrence C. Mayerle: Tentative Map to consolidate and adjust the lot lines of six parcels consisting of approximately 1.5 acres into three parcels ranging in size from 18,000 sq. ft. to 26,650 sq. ft. and ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: The Environmental Review Committee recommends the granting of a Nega- tive Declaration. The subject property is located on the north side of Mercedes Road, approximately 500 ft. west of Cordova Road and on the west side of San Felipe Road approximately 230 ft. south of Alcalde Road in a Rl-lO (Residential Single-family, 10,000 sq. ft. minimum lot size) zoning district and RHS (Residential Single-family, Hillside Development) zone. First reading. Tentative City Council hearing date - December 21, 1981. Applicant requests a one month continuance. 12. Applications 23-Z-8l, 2l-U-8l and l8-TM-8l of Clifford C. Beck: Rezoning approximately one gross acre from San Jose R2 (Two Family Residence District) zone to the City of Cupertino Planned Develop- ment 10-20 dwelling units per gross acre intent) zone or whatever zone may be deemed appropriate by the Planning Commission; Use Permit to construct 14 residential dwelling units: Tentative Map to subdivide the property into 14 airspace condominium units on one commmon area parcel and Environmental Review: The Environ- mental Review Committee recommends the granting of a Negative Declaration. The subject property is located on the west side of Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road approximately 700 ft. south of Wildflower Way (behind the Galaxy Lighting retail facility). First Hearing continued. Applicant requests withdrawal from calendar. It was moved by Com. Blaine, seconded by Com. Adams and passed unan- imously to postpone hearing of Application 26-TM-8l and to withdraw Applications 23-Z-8l, 2l-U-8l and l8-TM-8l from the agenda. It was moved by Corn. Adams, seconded by Com. Blaine and passed unan- imously to schedule any continued hearings to an adjourned regular meeting of Wednesday, January 13, 1982 and to conduct the hearing per- taining to the Seven Springs Ranch on the regular meeting of Monday, January 11, 1982. 1. Application l-GPA-8l of City of Cupertino: Public Hearing to consider a General Plan Amendment involving the Town Center Planning Area. The Town Center Planning Area is generally bounded by Stevens Creek Boulevard, Blaney Avenue, Rodrigues Avenue and De Anza Boulevard. Environmental Review: The Environmental Review Committee recommends the granting of a Negative Declaration. First Hearing continued. Tentative City Council hearing date - January 4, 1982. 2. Application 7-U-8l of Lincoln Property Company N.C. Inc.: Use Permit to construct two office buildings equaling a total of 130,000 sq. ft. in a P (Planned Development with commercial/office and residential, maximum 30 dwelling units per gross acre intent) zone and Environmental Review: The Environmental Review Committee recommends the granting of a Negative Declaration. The subject MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 14, 1981 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING PC-370 Page 3 2. (continued) property is located on the north side of Rodrigues Avenue from De Anz Boulevard to a point approximately 400 ft. easterly of Torre Avenue. First hearing continued. Tentative City Council hearing date - December 21, 1981. 3. Applications 27-Z-8l, 23-U-8l and 22-TM-8l of Town Center Properties, Ltd.: Rezoning approximately 14 acres from P (Planned Development) to P (Planned Development with commercial, office and residential, 15-30 dwelling units per gross acre intent) zone or whatever zone may be deemed appropriate by the Planning Commission; Use Permit to construct 366 residential condominium units and 28,000 sq. ft. of com mercial/office space; Tentative Map to subdivide 14 acres into 366 residential condominium parcels, one common parcel, and one commer- cial/office parcel and Environmental Review: The Environmental Re- view Committee recommends the granting of a Negative Declaration. The subject property is located between Stevens Creek Boulevard and Rodrigues Avenue approximately 700 ft. west of South Blaney Avenue. First hearing continued. Tentative City Council hearing date - January 4, 1982. Assistant Planning Director Cowan reviewed the applications with Com- mission. Questions were asked by Commissioners regarding Application 7-U-8l of Lincoln Property Co., the Itgrade separationll referred to on an exhibit (this will be for pedestrians if development is high intensity. The Commission requested that that information be included on the key for the exhibit.). Concern was expressed regarding the safety of the pos- sible pedestrian underpass. Discussion followed regarding the levels of service of traffic at the De Anza/Stevens Creek intersection, the De Anza/Rodrigues intersection and the Stevens Creek/Blaney intersection. The possibility of a post office being located in Town Center was also discussed. Mr. Burch Boone, Lincoln Property Co., submitted renderings of the pro- posed project. He stated that he had seen the Commission report Friday afternoon. Mr. Tom O'Donnell, lawyer representing Cali Properties, also stated that he had seen the plan Friday afternoon. He stated that he would prefer that the Cali mill continue in operation while some development was going on as the mill did employ many people. He requested that further thought be given to the need for residential development in Town Center and its apportionment. He felt that the proposed plan was conceptual but at the same time was specific. He requested that the Commission allow May Co. and Lincoln Property Co. to develop. 370 rdge 4 MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 14, 1981 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING The Commission discussed the following items: do we want to adopt 16 trip ends for the entire property; in each piece, shall there be mixed development or shall each piece contain only one type of de- velopment; if the residential is allocated, what shall be the total number of units and how shall they be allocated; how much flexibility will be allowed. The Commissioners agreed that at this time, a 16 trip end constraint would be appropriate. A majority of Commissioners expressed support for mixed use within each property. Discussion followed pertaining to the possibility of trading resi- dential requirement similar to the way trip ends are traded and whether or not a range or band should be determined for number of residential units and the developer could develop within that range or band. Mr. Burch Boone, Mr. Alf Modine and Mr. Tom O'Donnell addressed the Commission regarding what is fair and equitable as far as determining where the residential will be built. Chairperson Claudy expressed concern regarding a proposed band of numbers of residential units. He felt that the lower limit would most likely be built. Mr. Marty Hall, Town Center Properties, Ltd., stated that that particular firm did want to develop residential units. Mr. Boone stated that to plan equitably, Seven Springs Ranch should also have commercial. Mr. O'Donnell stated that those whom he represented wanted a project that would be reasonable right now. He expressed the opinion that housing would not be reasonable in that location and that one could not trade something no one wanted (reference to trading of residential requirement). The Commission expressed a preference for 12 units per acre for the 47.11 acres totaling 570 units. Town Center Properties will construct approximately 370 units, leaving 158 units on Cali property and 42 units for Lincoln Property Co. In regard to the general site plan, Commission stated they would be opposed to a solid ring of buildings around the perimeter of the property and would favor higher intensity at the Stevens Creek Boulevard/De Anza Boulevard corner. The Commission stated it would accept a building in airspace over Torre Avenue tieing together buildings. Also, if residential is developed there, a pedestrian overpass could be possible. The Commission also stated that the entire area did not need to be developed at the same time, but offices could be built first and residential at a later time. It was pointed out that the exhibit presented to the Commission was merely conceptual showing general areas for buildings. Com. Adams suggested that access from Stevens Creek Boulevard be removed. Trading of trip ends By consensus, the Commission approved that trip ends could be traded with both zones presently formed (Stevens Creek Zone; De Anza Zone). Commissioners also agreed that the three property owners of Town MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 14, 1981 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Center could trade residential within Town Center but not outside of tha area. It was moved by Com. Blaine, seconded by Com. Adams and passed unan- imously to return Application l-GPA-8l to the Environmental Review Committee. It was moved by Com. Blaine, seconded by Com. Adams and passed unan- imously to continue the public hearing of Application l-GPA-8l to the meeting of January 13, 1982. It was moved by Com. Koenitzer, seconded by Com. Adams and passed unan- imously to continue the hearing of Application 7-U-8l to the meeting of January 13, 1982. Mr. Marty Hall representing Town Center Properties, Ltd. asked if Applications 27-2-81, 23-U-8l and 22-TM-8l were compatible with the Commissioners' desires. Com. Adams requested access from Rodrigues Avenue. Mr. Hall stated that he wished the architect to be present when the Com- mission reviewed the design. It was moved by Com. Blaine, seconded by Com. Adams and passed unan- imously to continue the hearings on Applications 27-2-81, 23-U-8l and 22-TM-8l to the meeting of January 13, 1982. RECESS: 10:12-10:20 p.m. 4. Application 2-GPA-8l of City of Cupertino: Public Hearing to consi- der a General Plan Amendment to permit public storage uses in addition to residential uses on a 7.4 acre site located 600 ft. south of Homestead Road and 360 ft. west of North De Anza Boulevard. The Cupertino General Plan currently designates the property for medium/ high density residential uses at 10-20 dwelling units per acre. Environmental Review: The Environmental Review Committee recommends the granting of a Negative Declaration. First Hearing. Tentative City Council hearing date - January 4, 1982. Mr. John Vidovich of De Anza Properties addressed the Commission and stated that he felt that any difficulties regarding access could be overcome. It was moved by Com. Blaine, seconded by Com. Koenitzer and passed unan- imously to close the public hearing. It was moved by Com. Adams, seconded by Com. Koenitzer and passed unan- imously to recommend granting of a Negative Declaration for Application 2-GPA-81. It was moved by Com. Adams, seconded by Com. Koenitzer and passed unan- imously to recommend approval of Application 2-GPA-8l per Planning Commission Resolution No. 2264 with Exhibit flA", last sentence, amended PC-370 Page 5 l-GPA-8l re- turned to ERC Public hearing on l-GPA-8l continued Hearing on 7-U-8l contin- ued Hearings on 27-2-81, 23-U-8l and 27-TM-8l con- tinued Public hearing clos ed Negative Dec. for 2-GPA-8l 2-GPA-8l recom mended for approval as amended PC- 370 e 6 Public hearing closed Negative Dec. for 28-Z-8l 28-Z-8l recom- mended for a'fU"--l':'oval Public hearing closed Negative Dec. for 29-Z-8l 29-Z-8l recom- mended for approval MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 14, 1981 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING to read., "General Plan designation - Residential 10-20 dwelling units per gross acre or residential 10-20 dwelling units per gross acre and public mini-storage (not to exceed 33% of land area)." s. Application 28-Z-8l of Blanche Woelffel: Prezoning approximately .45 gross acre from Santa Clara County Rl-8 (Single-family Residential, 8,000 sq. ft. minimum lot size) zone to City of Cupertino Rl-7.s (Residential Single-family, 7,500 sq. ft. minimum lot size) zone or whatever zone may be deemed appropriate by the Planning Commission and Environmental Review: The Environmental Review Committee recommends the granting of a Negative Declaration. The subject property is located on the north side of San Fernando Avenue approximately 100 ft. west of Orange Avenue. First Hearing. Tentative City Council hearing date - January 4, 1982. It was moved by Com. Adams, seconded by Com. Koenitzer and passed unanimously to close the public hearing. It was moved by Com. Koenitzer, seconded by Com. Adams and passed unanimously to recommend the granting of a Negative Declaration for Application 28-Z-8l. It was moved by Com. Koenitzer, seconded by Com. Adams and passed unanimously to recommend approval of Application 28-2-81 per Planning Commission Resolution No. 2265. 6. Application 29-2-81 of Richard and Dolores Lamb: Rezoning approxi- mately .14 gross acre from San Jose Rl (Single-family Residential, 6,000 sq. ft. minimum lot size) zone to City of Cupertino Rl-6 (Residential Single-family 6,000 sq. ft. minimum lot size) zone or whatever zone may be deemed appropriate by the Planning Commission and Environmental Review: The Environmental Review Committee recommends the granting of a Negative Declaration. The subject property is located on the north side of Rainbow Drive approximately 340 ft. east of Aster Lane. First Hearing. Tentative City Council hearing date - January 4, 1982. It was moved by Com. Blaine, seconded by Com. Koenitzer and passed unanimously to close the public hearing. It was moved by Com. Blaine, seconded by Com. Koenitzer and passed unanimously to recommend the granting of a Negative Declaration for Application 29-2-81. It was moved by Com. Blaine, seconded by Com. Adams and passed unan- imously to recommend approval of Application 29-2-81 per Planning Commission Resolution No. 2266. MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 14, 1981 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 7. Applications 30-2-81 and 2s-U-8l of Nicholas A. Speno, et al: Pre- zoning approximately .58 gross acre from Santa Clara County Rl (Single-family Residential) zone to City of Cupertino P (Planned De- velopment with professional office intent) zone or whatever zone may be deemed appropriate by the Planning Commission; Use Permit to con- struct a 9,200 sq. ft. office building and Environmental Review: The Environmental Review Committee recommends the granting of a Negative Declaration. The subject property is currently in the County of Sant Clara and is located on the southwest corner of Stevens Creek Boule- vard and Stern Avenue. First Hearing. Tentative City Council hearin date - January 4, 1982. Mr. William G. Irvine, architect, reviewed the proposed plans with the Commission. Mr. Ed Anderson, a resident of Stern Avenue, expressed concerns regarding adequate parking and additional traffic. He spoke in favor of the gate- way concept, requested a stop light to be installed, and stated that the dumpster would be all right in its present location if it were picked up after 6:00 a.m. Catherine Taylor, homeowner in the area, stated that the trash was picked up about 10:00 a.m., and it was extremely noisy. She further stated that traffic in the area was very heavy and inquired how traffic would be kept off of Stern. She stated that the area of the proposed development is on of the last containing reasonably priced homes and that the proposed building takes four of those homes away. She stated that she did not believe the proposed building was consistent with the rest in the area. Mr. Anderson stated that even though some of the area being discussed was not within the jurisdiction of Cupertino, recommendations from the Com- mission would carry weight. Mr. Irvine discussed Condition No. 20 of the proposed resolution with the Commission. He was informed that the Cupertino staff would assist him in gaining approval from the City of San Jose. It was moved by Com. Adams, seconded by Com. Blaine and passed unanimousl to close the public hearing. It was moved by Com. Blaine, seconded by Com. Adams and passed unan- imously to recommend granting of a Negative Declaration for Applications 30-Z-8l and 2s-U-8l. It was moved by Com. Blaine, seconded by Com. Koenitzer and passed unanimously to recommend approval of Application 30-Z-8l per Planning Commission Resolution No. 2267. It was moved by Com. Blaine, seconded by Com. Koenitzer and passed unan- imously to approve Application 2s-U-8l per Planning Commission Resolution No. 2268 with the addition of Condition No. 26 stating that if in the future the location of the trash container became a nuisance to the neighborhood, it must be relocated. Approvals were granted in accordance with the findings and subconclusions as in the staff report. PC-370 Page 7 Public hearing closed Negative Dec. for 30-Z-8l and 2s-U-8l 30-Z-8l recom- mended for approval 2s-U-8l recom- mended for approval as amended PC:::370 P 8 Minutes Order re traffic at SCB and Stern Public hearing closed Negative Dec. for 3l-Z-8l 3 .-81 recom- mended for approval Public hearing closed Negative Dec. f- 32-Z-8l MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 14, 1981 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING It was moved by Com. Blaine, seconded by Com. Koenitzer and passed unanimously to send a Minute Order (Planning Commission Resolution No. 2273) to the Director of Public Works directing him to investi- gate the traffic situation on Stevens Creek Boulevard and Stern Avenue and to report back if there is any action the City can take to help ameliorate the problem. 8. Application 3l-Z-8l of William and Brigitte Fyall: Rezoning approxi- mately .15 gross acre from City of San Jose Rl-B6 (Single-family Residential, 6,000 sq. ft. minimum lot size) zone to City of Cuper- tino Rl-6 (Residential, Single-family, 6,000 sq. ft. minimum lot size) zone or whatever zone may be deemed appropriate by the Planning Commission and Environmental Review: The Environmental Review Committee recommends the granting of a Negative Declaration. The subject property is located on the north side of Newcastle Drive approximately 300 ft. east of Aster Lane. First Hearing. Tentative City Council hearing date - January 4, 1982. It was moved by Com. Adams, seconded by Com. Blaine and passed unan- imously to close the public hearing. It was moved by Com. Adams, seconded by Com. Blaine and passed unan- imously to recommend granting of a Negative Declaration for Application 3l-Z-81. It was moved by Com. Adams, seconded by Com. Blaine and passed unan- imously to recommend approval of Application 3l-Z-8l per Planning Commission Resolution No. 2269. 9. Applications 32-Z-8l and 24-TM-8l of K-Land Consultant Engineers, Inc.: Rezoning approximately .15 acre from Rl-lO (Residential Single- family, 10,000 sq. ft. minimum lot size) zone to CG (General Commercial) zone or whatever zone may be deemed appropriate by the Planning Commission; Tentative Map to consolidate the above-referenced parcel with an adjoining parcel to equal a total lot size of .3 of an acre and Environmental Review: The Environmental Review Committee recommends the granting of a Negative Declaration. The subject property is "L" 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 - January 4, 1982. Kamil Navai, 125 E. Sunnyoaks, No. 107, Campbell, reviewed the applica- tion with Commission. It was moved by Com. Koenitzer, seconded by Com. Adams and passed unanimously to close the public hearing. It was moved by Com. Koenitzer, seconded by Com. Adams and passed unanimously to recommend the granting of a Negative Declaration for Application 32-Z-8l. MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 14, 1981 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING It was moved by Com. Koenitzer, seconded by Com. Adams and passed unan- imously to recommend approval of Application 32-Z-8l per Planning Com- mission Resolution No. 2270. It was moved by Com. Koenitzer, seconded by Com. Adams and passed unan- imously to recommend approval of Application 24-TM-8l per Planning Com- mission Resolution No. 2271. These approvals are granted in accordance 'with findings and subcon- elusions of the staff report. 10. Application 2s-TM-8l of Ralph Hardie: Tentative Map to resubdivide approximately .55 acre into two parcels of 9,840 sq. ft. and 14,200 sq. ft. and Environmental Review: The Environmental Review Commit- tee recommends the granting of a Negative Declaration. The subject property is located on the west side of Stevens Canyon Road approx- imately 300 ft. north of Santa Lucia Road in a Rl-7.s (Residential Single-family, 7,500 sq. ft. minimum lot size) zone. First Hearing Tentative City Council hearing date - December 21, 1981. It was moved by Com. Blaine, seconded by Com. Binneweg and passed unan- imously to close the public hearing. It was moved by Com. Blaine, seconded by Com. Koenitzer and passed unan- imously to recommend the granting of a Negative Declaration for Applica- tion 2s-TM-8l. It was moved by Com. Blaine, seconded by Com. Koenitzer and passed unan- imously to recommend approval of Application 2s-TM-8l per Planning Commission Resolution No. 2272. REPORT OF PLANNING DIRECTOR - Discussion of Cancellation of December 28, 1981 meeting - It was moved by Com. Blaine, seconded by Com. Koenitzer and passed unanimously to cancel the Planning Commission meeting of December 28, 1981. Com. Blaine inquired as to the status of the building at Stevens Creek Boulevard and Foothill Boulevard. At 11:45 p.m., the meeting was adjourned to January 11, 1982. APPROVED: /Z~ Claudy, Chairman "'~aÆ'~ City Clerk PC-370 Page 9 32-Z-8l recom- mended for approval 24-TM-8l recoil mended for approval Public hearin¡ closed Negative Dec- laration for 2s-TM-8l 2s-TM-8l recor mended for approval December 28 meeting can- celled