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PC 03-01-83 CITY OF CUPERTINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014 Telephone: (408) 252-4505 PC-409) Page 1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING HELD ON MARCH 1, 1983 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, CUPERTINO, CALIFCP~IA COMMISSION CITY HALL Chairperson Adams called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. in the Council! Cha~ber, City Hall. SALUTE TO THE FLAG Commissioners absent: Blaine, Glaudy, Koenitzer Chairperson Adams Binneweg i I I (arrived at 7:35 p.m.), I I ROLL CALL Commissioners present: Staff Present: Director of Planning and Development Sisk Director of Public Works Viskovich City Clerk Cornelius Assistant Planning Director Gowan APPRúVAL OF MINUTES: None POSTPONEMENTS OR NEW AGENDA ITEMS: None WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None PUBLIC HEARINGS .! 1. Application 33-U-79 of Gregg Bunker (Photo Drive-Up): A Public hearing initiated by the City of Cupertino to consider the revocation! of Use Permit 33-[1-79 (allowing the operation of a drive-up window) I because of non-compliance with Conditions of Apprcval. Said property I is located at the northwest corner of Wildflower Way and Saratoga- . Sunnyvale Road in a P (Planned Development with commercial and residential, 5-15 dwelling units per gross acre, intent) zoning district. First Hearing Continued. Director of Planning and Development Sisk reviewed the work that has been completed around the site and presented tG Council the schedule for completion of construction for other improvements to be made. (City Clerk's Note: Com. Koenitzer arrived at 7:35 p.m.) Richard Hansen, attorney representing the applicant, was available to answer any questions from the Commission. Director of Public Works Viskovich was asked his opinion regarding the completion of scheduled construction. Richará Hansen, 220 State Street, Los Altos, stated that he had visited '-- 409 ." 2 MINUTES OF THE MARCH 1, 1983 CITY COUNCIL MEETING the site, reviewed the work that had already been completed and ex- pected that the proposed schedule would be followed, should the weather allow. It was moved by Com. Koenitzer, seconded by Com. Blaine and passed unanimously to continue hearing to consider revocation of permit 33-U-79 to the second regular meeting in April, April 25, 1983. 2. Application l-GPA-80 of City of Cupertino General Plan Amendment: Continued Public Hearing to consider a comprehensive aIDéndment 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, housing and economic issues which affect the entire community. The Stevens Creek Boulevard Specific Plan will concentrate on the devel- opment of a more detailed land use, circulation anà urban design plan for properties which abut the reach of Stevens Creek Boulevard between Stelling Road on the west and Stern Avgnue On the east. Director of Planning and Developffient Sisk reviewed his February 28 memo with the Commission regarding the Ge~eral Plan being returned to the City Council. Director of Public Works Viskovich reviewed Council's previous actions and their effect regardiflg traffic and inteflsity. he stdted tbat the Council's road improvement strategy actually allowed more improvements than would be needed for the intensity the Planning Commission had chosen. It was moved by Com. Blaine, seconded by Com. Koenitzer and passed unanimously to continue thE: GenETBl Plan public hearing pertaining to traffic until Council has reviewed the proposed plan and referr~d it back to the Commission. Director of Planning and DevelopmE'nt Sisk informed the Comffiission that representatives from De Anza/Foothill Community College District were present to address them regarding a proposal for a high tech center to be developed on campus. In answer to the Commission's question, Mr. Sisk stated that he did believe that the City does have control over other than educational matters on a college campus. Assistant Planning Director Cowan requested that the Commission look at the College District's request in relationship to the General plan process - Should the General Plan be open to consider this? What does this late entry do to the General Plan process? Would such a center have a benefit to the community as a whole? Issues to be considered are traffic, economic (market feasibility), fiscal and community character. Mr. Cowan stated that he felt it could be included in the General Plan process without slowing it down appreciably. MINUTES OF THE MARCH I, 1983 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING PC-409 Page 3 Dr. Robert De Hart, De Anza/Foothill Community College District, stated that the project is just in the conceptual stage at thiE time. Originally, the District planned to develop in Sunnyvale but did not get State funding for their proposal. He felt that the project as proposed could solve approximately half of the parking preblém. The District was still looking for a solution to the rest of the problem. He st~ted that the proposed parking structure and office space would geúerate revenue for the College District. He felt that this would be a way for De Anza to serve the community interest and train people for high tPch careers including health professions. He stated that there would be some R&D but no manufacturing. He expressed the opinion that the College would qualify for substantial grants. Included in the facility would be video conferencing and , it would allow for the College to create a hotel/restaurant managementl curriculum. It would be a conference center with housing available j and not a hotel with a conference center. He stated the District ! would realize an income of approximately $2-4 million a year from the center Dr. De Hart stated that he will be working on the educa- tional specifications for the center and they would serve as a guide for further development. He felt that the proposed six stery buildipgl would fit with the De Anza architecture. I i I George Fernandes stated that the business community has conCérns regarding adequate space for training classes and housing. The proposed center would be primarily a learning unit. The six story structure would be left of Flint Center. There would be 2,000 parking, places. He felt the college c~mpus was an ideal location for such a facility as it is right off High.~y 280 and 85 and near an airport. Discussion followed regardin& what other alternatives were discussed) such as moving classes to Foothill and using De Anza for a high tech center without the addition of the building. I . I Dr. De Hart stated that that alternative had not been considered, that I both college campuses are attracting many students and are beyond the 100~ level. At present both De Anza and Foothill are offering claoses off campus. It was pointed out that Foothill College has approximately half as many students as De Anza. At present, De Anza College is subsidizing Foothill, but the new president is trying to change that. Since both campuses are in the same district, the money goes into a "district pot." The Commission expressed concern regarding impacting Cupertino with additional people when there is a campus available with room. Dr. De Hart stated that the District is doing some internal shifting from De Anza to Foothill that should solve the problem. The Commission did point out that should the project be approved, while the parking facility is being constructed there would be a ser- ious parking problem. They also asked if the building of the garage would result in a higher parking fee which could also impact parking in the surrounding areas. Concern was expressed regarding a i'( _.'A~09 4 MINUTES OF THE MARCH 1, 1983 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING profit-making facility being placed on a college campus. Another concern expressed was the effect a six story building would have on "community character." Dr. De Hart stated that such a project must be commercially viable. He felt the board would want to keep some,control over the facility and therefore not use all venture capital. However, the District WOU.lU not do just a commercial project. He stated that the conference center would have approximately 20,000 sq. ft. and include a living facility of approximately 300 rooms. The Commission expressed concern regarding traffic and felt that unless Highway 85 were ,extended the traffic problem could be unsolvable. Dr. De Hart stated that the District did expect to do a traffic study. He stated that they have not looked at other school sites available for sale as they do already own the property for the proposed development. They had previously tried to buy another site. The State Finance Depart- ment did not approve. He stated that industry likes the idea of being on a college campus. The District is presenting their maximum plan, however, it could possibly be scaled down. Upon being asked by the Director of Public Works if, from a conceptual standpoint, this project should be included in the General Plan process, the Commission inquired regarding the amount of staff work that would be necessary. Because of work already done during the General Plan process, staff felt it would not require a great deal of additional work. Walter Ward, General Manager of Vallco, stated that he is not opposed to a training or learning center. However, he stated that for eight years Vallco has not been able to develop, the constraints are still on Vallco. He stated that he is asking to develop unùer the present General Plan because he feels it will be months before the new one is completed. He asked how staff could do the proposed De Anza College project in only one or two months. lie stated that Vallco pays prop~rty tax, the College is exempt. He asked if the College would also be exempt from the hotel tax. He stated doubt that inserting the proposed develop- ment in the General Plan process would delay it only two months as staff had stated. Mr. Ward informed the Commission that if the center is used for industry seminars, it would compete with the proposed Vallco center. The Commission expressed the opinion that they would not care for Offices and R&D in a campus facility, but educational functions only. It was moved by Com. Blaine, seconded by Com. Claudy and passed unan- imously to recommend that the Council consider the high tech center as part of the General Plan. Sam Young, 1134 Buena Boulevard, Alameda, addressed the Commission regarding condominium conversion. He stated that the City Council does not wish to be totally precluded from reviewing potential condominium conversions. He would also like feedback from the Planning Commission. He retracted his earlier statement regarding pushing along approval for condominium conversions. He felt that a great deal of education has M1NlITt:S OF THE MARCH 1, 1983 PLANNll'C COMHlSSlON MEETlNG PC-409 Page 5 to be completed first. He requested a dialogue with the Planning Commission regarding the best way to move forward at this time. He is preparing a letter to submit to the City. He mentioned a recent articl he had seen that stated that purchasing condominiums that had been con- verted from apartments usually ran 20% less. The Commission requested that he check the one condominium conversion that had been done in Cupertino and bring back the information to them. They also requested a detailed description of what improvements will be done when conversion takes place. Hr. Young stated he would submit that to the City within a week. Com. Blaine also requested the names and addresses of the buildings that Mr. Young had converted. Upon being asked by Co~nission, Mr. Young stated that he was in dis- agreement with the secret ballot. He felt there would be low voter participation. He was informed that this was one of the stipulations of the Council. It was moved by Com. Claudy, seconded by Com. Koenitzer and passed unanimously to continue the General Plan public hearing to March 28, 1983. REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION: I I I I I , Rr;PORT OF PLANNING DIRECTOR: Director of Planning and Dcvelopment .1 Sisk informed the Commission that the agenda for the March 14 meeting . is extremely lengthy (13 items at this time) and he requcsted that the Commission plan on meeting two nights. It was agreed that the Commission will meet March 14 and March 16. Nothing past Item 9 as listed on the draft agenda would be heard on the evening of March 14. None UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NEW BUSINESS: None None At 10:00 p.m., the Commission adjourned. ATTEST: APPROVED; ~ ~, .! '~ City Clerk /