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PC 06-22-83 CITY OF CUPERTINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014 Telephone: (408) 252-4505 PC-4l8 Page 1 . . MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION, HELD ON JUNE 22, 1983 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Chairperson Adams called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. in the Gouncil Chamber, City Hall. SALUTE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL Commissioner Present: Koenitzer, Claudy, Blaine, Adams Staff Present: Dir. of Planning & Development Sisk Assfstant Planning Director Cowan Housing Consultant Brutoco Deputy City Clerk Villarante WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Letters were received from the Muscular Dystrophy Assoc., Calif. Wheelchair Athletic Assoc., DeAnza College and the Crippled Children's Society regarding drive-up windows in Cupertino. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Application l-GPA-80 of CITY OF CUPERTINO GENERAL PLAN AMENDHENT: Continued Public Hearing to consider a comprehensive amendment of the City of Cupertino General Plan and a Specific Plan for the Stevens Creek Boulevard Planning Area. The General Plan will concentrate on land use, traffic circulation, more detailed land use, circulation and urban design plan for oroperties which abut the reach of Stevens Creek Boulevard between Stelling Road on the west and Stern Avenue on the east. MAJOR DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Housing Element B. Summary C. Recommendation to City Council Assistant Planning Director Cowan gave the Commission a summary of the amendment stating that the Commission should be ready to make a recommendation to the City Council. Housing Consultant Sheila Brutoco presented to the Commission a summary of draft changes in the Housing Element. Com. Koenitzer gave an item by item description of changes he fe't should be made in the Housing Element. . PC-4l8 Paðe 2 MINUTES OF THE JUNE 22, 1983 ADJOURNED PLANNING COMMISSION Jan Wright, 20800 Valley Green Drive, thanked the Commission for their decision regarding condo conversions and commented on various aspects of the Housing Element. ~ Beverly Lawrence, Mid Peninsula Citizens for Fair Housing, stated to Commission that she supported the condo conversion ordinnace and that comparable replacement housing for condo conversions did not exist in Cupertino. Sam Young, representing the owners of Valley Green Apartments, communicated a letter to the Commission expressing the positive effects from condo conversions. Vernon Hamilton, resident, advised the Commission regarding condo conversions and property appreciation versus the ages of most senior citizens. Ann Anger, 10185 Empire Drive, pointed out to the Commission the lack of information regarding Rancho Rinconada, Garden Gate and Monta Vista areas in the General Plan Amendment. She went on to mention that she felt property owners should have the same rights as renters. Greg Marris, 20800 Valley Green Drive, commented to Commission on the ratio of property owners to renters and stated that most people rent out of necessity. Walter Chapman, 22722 Medina Lane B, questioned Commission regarding the 33% FAR requirement in the Monta Vista area. Discussion ensued between Commission and staff regarding changes in the General Plan Amendment Housing Element. The following changes were requested: 1. Add Rancho Rinconada to page 33 as an area in Cupertino's sphere of in- fluence. 2. Add school sites as areas of potential development. 3. Delete the 2/3 vote for condominium conversions. 4. Delete Policy 3-10. 5. On page 11, item, 5, clarify that in commercial areas where increased use would be allowed, it would be housing only. 6. Delete the shared equity plan. Assistant Planning Director Cowan brought the subject of drive-up windows to thé Commissions attention. (Brutoco left 9:05 p.m.) Linda Callon, addressed Commission regarding community character and the total prohibition of drive-up windows. She expounded on the positive aspects of such a service to the senior and handicapped populations in the City. Commission discussion ensued regarding the drive-up window issue. Assistant Planning Director Cowan addressed the Commission with the issue of FAR restrictions in the General Plan Amendment. Walter Chapman, 22722 Medina Lane B, indicated his concern to the Commission regarding the current FAR allocated in the General Plan Amendment in reference to a project he was proposing for the Monta Vista area. Ann Anger, questioned the location of the proposed project in Monta Vista. ~ MINUTES OF THE JUNE 22, 1983 ADJOURNED PLANNING COMMISSION PC-418 Page 3 Assistant Planning Director Cowan suggested to the Commission that they might want to consider changing the FAR allocation for areas of redevelopment like Monta Vista. ~ Chairperson Adams suggested that a minute order be sent to the City Council requesting that they hear special FAR cases. John Vidovich, representing Town Center Property (JASON CHARTIER), addressed the Commission with a request ford~ubling the commercial square footage on their proposed project site and cited economics as the reason .for the request. Com. Blaine adamantly expressed her views for not increasing the commercial square footage for the site. Commission discussion ensued regarding the Town proposed site with regards to the General Plan. that the site should remain as allocated. Ceoter Properties Commission concurred It was moved by Com. Claudy, seconded by Com. Blaine and passed unanimously to close the public hearing. It was moved by Com. Claudy, seconded by Com. Koenitzer and passed unanimously to approve the General Plan Amendment Environmental Impact Report stating that the information as provided was sufficient for a decision. It was moved by Com. Koenitzer, seconded by Com. Claudy and passed with a unanimous vote to approve l-GPA-80 with EIR and APPENDIX as amended. Mayor Gatto addressed the Commission with a word of thanks on behalf of the City Council for their efforts with l-GPA-80. RECESS: 10:12 to 10:22 p.m. 2. Application 2-Z-83 of CUPERTINO CITY CENTER (PROMETHEUS DEVELOPMENT): REZONING approximately 26 acres from P (Planned Development with residential, commercial and office use intent) zoning district to P (Planned Development with commercial, office, industrial and hotel intent) zoning district or whatever zone may be deemed appropriate by the Planning Commission and ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: An Environmental Impact report is being prepared as part of the General Plan Amendment (1-GPA-80). The zone change is requested to allow construction of approx- imately 1.2 millions sq. ft. of multi-story (maximum eight stories in height) office, commercial and industrial buildings and a hotel. The subject property is located on the southeast corner of Stevens creek boulevard and De Anza Bou~evard. First Hearing continued. ~ I'C-418 Page 4 HINUTES OF THE JUNE 22, 1983 ADJOURNED PLANNING COHMlSSlON Director of Planning and Development Sisk presented a staff report to the Commission commenting that the': application '''as a companion to the General Plan Amendment. , , , Hark Kroll, Prometheus Developmènt, addressed the Commission with a ~ummary of their project plan. Com. Koenitzer addressed staff to reword conditions 22, 26 and 27 of 2-Z-83. Janet Wright, 20800 Valley Green Drive, questioned Commission as to the price of the propsed housing in the proposed project. Nark Kroll,commented to Commission that he did know when housing would be built, therefore, prices could not be set at this time. It was moved by Com. Blaine, seconded by Com. Koenitzer and passed unanimously to close public hearing. It was moved by Com. Claudy, seconded by Com: Koenitzer and passed unanimously to send a minute order to City Council as per staff repor t. It was moved by Com. C1audy, seconded by Com. KDenitzer and passed with a unanimous vote to recommend approval of application 2-2-83, Conditions 1-18, 19 modified, 20, 21, 22 modified, 23, 24, 25, & most of 26 as per staff report, 26B & 27 modified, 28-34 with findings and sub- conclusions as per staff report. UNF1NISHED BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS Com. Claudy nomina~ed Com. Blaine for the position of Vice-Chairperson. The motion was seconded by Com.Koenitzer and passed with Com. Blaine abstaining. REPORT OF THE PLANNING CO~ISSION Com. Koenitzer commented on the development of the Photo Drive-Up. Meeting was adjourned at 10:40 p.m. ATTEST: APPROVED: ~ City Clerk .~