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PC 06-13-83 CITY OF CUPERTINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014 Telephone: (408) 252-4505 PC-417 Page 1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION HELD ON JUNE 13, 1983 IN THE COUNCIL CiiAMBER, CITY HALL CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Chairperson Adams called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber at 7:30 p.m. SALUTE TO THE flAG ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent: Blaine, Claudy, Chairperson Adams Koenitzer Staff Present: Assistant Planning Director Cowan Assistant City Engineer Whitten Associate Planner Piasecki Deputy City Clerk Villarante City Attorney Kilian APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Com. Blaine, seconded by Com. Claudy and passed unanimously to postpone approval of the minutes until the end of the meeting. POSTPONEMENTS OR NEW AGENDA ITEMS: Item #1, Application l-Z-83 of Vallco Park, Ltd. postponed to June 27, 1983 per staff's request. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None It was moved by Com. Blaine, seconded by Com. Claudy and passed unan- imously to hear Item No.7, Application 25-TM-8l, as the first item of business. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7. Application 25-TM-8l - Ralph Hardie - Request for Extension of Tentative Parcel Map. It was moved by Com. Claudy, seconded by Com. Blaine and passed unan- imously to approve the extension of Application 25-TM-8l, Ralph Hardie for one year, to the date of June 21, 1984. 25-TM-8l extended PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Application 1-Z-83 of Vallco Park, Ltd.: Rezoning approximately 42 acres from OP (Professional Office) and CG (General Commercial) to P (Planned Development with commercial, office and hotel intent zoning district or whatever zone may be deemed appropriate by the Planning Commission and Environmental Review: An Environ- mental Impact Report is being prepared as part of the General Plan PC",4l7 P 2 Public hearing closed l6-U-83 and 5-TM-83 recom- mended for approval MINUTES OF THE JUNE 13, 1983 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 1. (continued) Amendment (1-GPA-80). The rezoning is requested to permit con- struction of a hotel and approximately 1.6 million sq. ft. mixed use development consisting of multi-story office and commercial expansion to the Vallco Fashion Park Regional Shopping Center. The subject property is located on the north side of Stevens Creek Boulevard, east side of Wolfe Road, south side of Vallco Parkway and at the northeast corner of Stevens Creek Boulevard and Tantau Avenue. First Hearing continued. Postponedto June 27, 1983. 2. Applications l6-U-83 and 5-TM-83 of D.C.E. Inc. (Richard Childress): Use Permit to construct five detached single-family homes, Tentative Subdivision Map to subdivide approximately one acre into five parcels ranging in size from 7,000 sq. ft. to 8,000 sq. ft. and Environmental Review: The project was previously assessed, hence, no action is required. The subject property is located on the north side of Almaden Avenue approximately 100 ft. west of Orange Avenue in a P (Planned Development with single-family residential intent) zoning District. First Hearing. Tentative City Council hearing date - June 20, 1983. Assistant Planning Director Cowan presented a staff report to Commission explaining that the application was a resubmittal of an expired develop- mental application that was approved in 1980. He went on to state that the condition to be corrected was Condition 16 which was to be deleted. Mr. Richard Childress, DCE Inc., addressed the Commission regarding the application explaining that in essence it was the same project as of two years ago. It was moved by Com. Claudy, seconded by Com. Blaine and passed unan- imously to close the public hearing. It was moved by Com. Blaine, seconded by Com. Claudy and passed unan- imously to recommend approval of Applications l6-U-83 and 5-TM-83, findings and subconclusions as set forth by staff; tentative map per Conditions 1-14, 15, 16 to be rewritten; use permit per conditions 1-14 and 15. 3. Application 6-TM-83 of Whaley and Associates: Tentative Parcel Map to subdivide approximately .7 acre into two parcels and En- vironmental Review: The project is categorically exempt, hence no action is required. The subject property is located on the southwest corner of Alcalde Road and Santa Lucia Road in a Rl-7.5 (Residential single-family, 7,500 sq. ft. minimum lot size) zoning district. First Hearing. MINUTES OF THE JUNE 13, 1983 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Assistant Planning Director Cowan presented a staff report to the Commission, explaining that the applicants request was to consolidate three lots of record containing approximately .7 acres into two lots. Staff recommends approval of the application. John Kolski, 10540 Santa Lucia Road, addressed the Commission regard in his concerns about the road intersection on his frontage. Discussion ensued between staff and Commission regarding the parcels and the site of the proposed intersection. 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. Blaine and passed unan- imously to recommend approval of Application 6-TM-83, Conditions 1- 14, 15, 17, 18 as per staff findings. Chairperson Adams stated to the public that the City Council would be hearing this application on June 20, 1983 and that there would be a five day appeal period for anyone interested in appealing the applica- tion. 4. Applications 4-Z-83 and l5-U-83 of Design Analysis: Rezoning approximately 10 gross acres from OP (Planned Office) zone to P (PLanned Development) zone or whatever zone may be deemed appropriate by the Planning Commission, Use Permit to construct two office buildings totaling approximately 39,000 sq. ft. and En- vironmental Review: The Environmental Review Committee recommends the granting of a Negative Declaration. The subject property is located in the southeast quadrant of De Anza Boulevard and Rod- rigues Avenue. First Hearing. Tentative City Council hearing date - July 5, 1983. Assistant Planning Director Cowan presented a staff report with dia- grams to the Commission. He also stated that the two items staff were concerned about were ingress/egress to De Anza Boulevard from the project and also having Commission defer judgment as to the design and actual need of Condition 21 regarding off-site improvements until the traffic analysis of the Prometheut project has been finalized. Mr. John Rintala, representing Town Center Associates, addressed the Commission, explaining that he felt Condition 21 was equitable between the property owners. He also commented on parking and commercial space in the center. Chairperson Adams recommended that Condition 21 reflect an equitable participation in the off-site improvements on Rodrigues. Discussion ensued between staff and Commission regarding parking standards for the site. PC-417 Page 3 Public hearing closed 6-TM-83 recom- mended for approval pr '17 ~ 4 Public hearing closed Negative Dec. for 4-Z-83 and l5-U-83 4-Z-83 recom- mended for approval l5-U-83 recom- mended for ap~roval MINUTES OF THE JUNE 13, 1983 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Mr. Mark Williams, architect for Design Analysis, discussed various aspects of the design with the Commission, such as landscaping and driveways. Mr.Richard Maddigan addressed the Commission concerning the speed bumpö ln the Town Center property. It was moved by Com. Blaine, seconded by Com. Claudy and passed unanimously to close the public hearing. Com. Claudy stated that the application should go back to ASAC for architectural review. It was moved by Com. Blaine, seconded by Com. Claudy and passed unan- imously to recommend the granting of a Negative Declaration for Applications 4-Z-83 and l5-U-83. It was moved by Com. Blaine, seconded by Com. Claudy and passed unan- imously to recommend approval of Application 4-Z083, Conditions 1-16 as per staff findings and subconclusions. It was moved by Com. Blaine, seconded by Com. Claudy and passed unan- imously to recommend approval of Application l5-U-83, Conditions 1-20; 21 modified to reflect equitable participation in Torre Avenue paving, 22-24 as per staff findings. Chairperson Adams stated that the City Council would be reviewing the applications on July 5, 1983. 5. Application 26-U-74 (Revised) of Bethel Lutheran Church: Use Permit to construct an elementary school play yard at an existing church facility and Environmental Review: The Environmental Review Committee recommends the granting of a Negative Declaration. The subject property is located on the southwest corner of Finch Avenue and Sorenson Avenue in a BQ (QuasiPublic) zoning district. First Hearing. Associate Planner Piasecki addressed the Commission with a staff report and diagrams. He explained that the Planning Commission's decision would represent a final action unless appealed to the City Council and that staff recommended approval per the exhibits and the revised wording of Condition 19 as listed in the staff findings, and that also staff recommended the granting of a Negative Declaration. Mr. Robert Hinkel, 10030 Richwood Drive, presented an amended landscaping sketch to the Commission. Mr. Bob Schwenk, 1005 Tulipan, explained that the dotted lines on the new landscape sketch defined a generalized play area. Mrs. Irma Tavas addressed Commission regarding her concerns about the landscaping in the area and expressed her desire to intervene in the landscaping plan and her desire to be put on a mailing list whenever this application came up. MINUTES OF THE JUNE 13, 1983 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Discussion ensued between staff, Commission and Mr. Schwenk regarding the landscaping plan and the application. It was moved by Com. Blaine, seconded by Com. Claudy and passed unan- imously to close the public hearing. It was moved by Com. Claudy, seconded by Com. Blaine and passed unan- imously to recommend approval of the revised Application 26-U-74. Commission concurs with Condition 1 stating that all previous con- ditions imposed in Planning Commission Resolution No. 2217 shall re- main in full force and effect with the exception of Condition 19 which is amended to add a paragraph stating that the materials shall be worked out with the residents and must have approval of the staff. The last paragraph stating that the landscaping coatinue around the corner is deleted. Add a condition stating that the staff will moni- tor installation of the landscaping. RECESS: 9:10-9:27 p.m. 6. Application l7-U-83 of Town Center Properties (Jason Chartier): Use Permit to construct 232 attached residential condominium units and a four story, 81,550 sq. ft. office building and Environmental Review: The Environmental Review Committee recommends the grant~ ing of a Negative Declaration. The subject property is located bewteen Stevens Creek Boulevard and Rodigues Avenue east of the future extension of Torre Avenue in a P (Planned Development with commercial, office and residential, 15-30 dwelling units per gross acre intent) zoning district. First Hearing. Tentative City Council hearing date - June 20, 1983. Associate Planner Piasecki addressed Commission with a staff report explaining that the applicant was looking for some general direction and stating that the proposal was not consistent with the General Plan and was asking for an additional 40,000 sq. ft. of office building. Commissiqner Claudy explained that the Town Center Properties were required to build 366 dwelling units as per request of the property owner. John Vidovich, representing Town Center Properties, stated that he believed the project as previously approved was unbuildable and was requesting Planning Commission feedback on the new application. Discussion followed regarding the new app-l-±cantion-'-s plans. Com. Blaine commented on interest rates, the design of the garages, and stated that both designs refined the residential and the commer- cial. She also commented that she would recommend making the whole site residential. Com. Claudy concurred with Com. Blaine regarding the current housing plans. He went on to state that the current office plans were un- acceptable and that a mixed use might be recommended for the commer- cial site. PC-417 Page 5 Public hearing closed 26-U-74 (Rev.) recommended for approval p,' 17 p, 6 l7-U-83 continued Modificatlons approved MINUTES OF THE JUNE 13, 1983 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Chairperson Adams concurred and stated that he would like to see all of the site residential and that he would like to see a seismic assess- ment made on the site and possibly breaking up the units into smaller parcels. Mr. Vidovich stated to the Commission that he would like to receive staff recommendations and a critique on his current design from the Conunission. Commission discussion followed regarding the old plan vs. the new plan for the site. Staff, Commission and applicant discussed the application and actions to be taken at this time. It was moved by Com. Claudy, seconded by Com. Blaine and passed unan- imously to continue the hearing to the meeting of June 27, 1983. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7. Heard earlier in meeting. 8, Application 28-U-80 - Vallco Park, Ltd. (Grosvenor International) - Informal discussion of site plan modifications. Assistant Planning Director Cowan presented a staff report with a diagram showing minor modifications of the Vallco Park Site Plan. The site plan and site plan modifications were discussed by staff and Commission. Mr. Frank Juszczyk, representing Grosvenor International, 44 Montgomery St., San Francisco, explained to the Commission that the application was a proposal to develop Parcel No.4. Discussion followed between staff and Commission regarding control of future development in the undeveloped areas of Vallco Park. Mr. Juszczyk stated to the Commission that Grosvenor Int. and Val1co have negotiated to allocate bonus square footage allotted as per the City Council's request and that the result was the modified master plan application. He then gave a brief description of the proposed uses of the site plan. It was moved by Com. Blaine, seconded by Com. Claudy and passed unanimously to send a Minute Order to staff stating that the Commission was in agreement with the proposed disposition of the parcel in the appli- cation. NEW BUSINESS 9. Interpretation of General Plan Land Use Diagram relative to the Fontainbleu Apartments. Assistant Planning Director Cowan addressed the Commission with a staff report explaining that this was an informational item, and that there was an error in the original zoning map adopted in 1979 concerning MINUTES OF THE JUNE 13, 1983 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING the Fountainbleu Apartments on Miller Avenue and that staff would like permission from the Commission to change the map to reflect the existing conditions. Commission concurred with staff and requested them to change the zon- ing map. (City Clerk's Note: City Attorney Kilian left the meeting at 10:30 p.m.) REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION Com. Claudy reported on some dead trees. Com. Blaine commented on maintenance of landscaping in the City. Com. Claudy also commented on the Kester building. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 11, 1983 - It was moved by Com. Claudy, seconded by Com. Blaine and passed unanimously to approve the minutes of the April 11, 1983 meeting. Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 25, 1983 - It was moved by Com. Blaine, seconded by Com. Claudy and passed unanimously to approve the minutes of the April 25, 1983 meeting. REPORT OF THE PLANNING DIRECTOR Assistant Planning Director Cowan brought to the Commission's attention that Energy Commission would be reviewing the energy portion of the General Plan on the following Wednesday night and invited them to attend if they so desired. Adjourned at 10:45 p.m. to June 22, 1983. ATTESTED APPROVED ¿¿; / :/-~::æL: Dorothy Cor liu s City Clerk PC-4l7 Page 7 April 11 min- utes approved April 25 min- utes approved