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PC 03-14-83 CITY OF CUPERTINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014 Telephone: (408) 252-4505 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COI1MISSION HELD ON MARCH 14, 1983 IN THE COUNCIL C~illER, CITY HALL CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Chairperson Adams called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. in the Coun- cil Chamber, City Hall. SALUTE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: , , Binneweg, Blaine, Claudy, Koenitzer, Chairperson I Adams Staff Present: Director of Planning and Development Sisk City Clerk Cornelius Assistant City Engineer Whitten Associate Planner Piasecki Deputy City Clerk Villarante (left at 9:20 p.m.) City Attorney Kilian APP!{l)VAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of Regular Meeting of March 1, 1983 - I It was moved by Com. Blaine, seconded by Com. Koenitzer and passèd with I Com. Binneweg abstaining to approve the March 1, 1983 minutes as sub- I mitted. ¡ I J~ I I ! I I POSTPONEMENTS OR NEW AGENDA ITEMS - None Assistant Planning Director Cowan announced that after Agenda Item No. the meeting would be adjourned to March 16, 1983. WRITTEN CO~UNICATIONS Assistant Planning Director Cowan stated that communications had been received pertaining to the Vallco Park and Town Center rezonings. Chairperson Adams suggested that time dated mail be sent directly to Commissioners at their home rather than City Hall. ORAL COMNUNICATIONS - None PUBLIC HEARiNGS 1. Application 8-U-83 of Monta Vista Properties (Terry BroWll): Use Permit to construct two residential dwelling units and Environmental Review: The project is categorically exempt, hence, no action is required. The subject property consists of .2 acre located on the south side of Stevens Creek Boulevard approximately 200 ft. east of Byrne Avenue in a P (Planned Development with residential intent) zoning district. First Hearing. Tentative City Council hearing date - March 21, 1983. PC-4l0 Page 1 Hare h 1 min utes ;1P- pro\,,,-'d P{~-;'lO 2 I'ublic hear in ( lused 8-U-83 recom- ,·nded for :¡pproval Pub 1 ic hearing! l~ 1 ased l1INUTES OF THE MARCil 14, 1983 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Assistant Planning Director Cowan reviewed the application for Commission. It was moved by Com. Claudy, seconded by Com. Koenitzer and passed unanimously to close the public hearing. It was moved by Com. Claudy, seconded by Com. Koenitzer and passed unanimously to recommend approval of Application 8-U-83 per Planning Commission Res. No. 2375 with findings and subconclusions per staff reports. 2. Application 2-TM-83 of Hare, Brewer & Kelley: Tentative Parcel Map to consolidate three parcels consisting of approximately 1.2 acres into one parcel and Environmental Review: The project is categorically exempt, hence, no action is required. The subject property is located on the west side of North De Anza Boulevard approximately 25~ north of Stevens Creek Boulevard in a P (Planned Development with commercial/office intent) zoning district. First Hearing. 3. Application 3-TM-83 of Creegan & D'Angelo (Hare, Brewer & Kelley): Tentative Parcel Mapsto consolidate three parcels consisting of approximately .75 acre into one parcel and Environmental Review: The project is categorícally exempt, hence, no action ís required. The subject property is located on the northwest corner of Stevens Creek Boulevard and North De Anza Boulevard in a P (Planned Develop- ment with General Commercial intent) zoning district. First Hearing. Director of Planning and Development Sisk reviewed the applications for the Commission. Roger Higdon, representing Creegan & D'Angelo, spoke on behalf of the application. It was moved by Com. Claudy, seconded by Com. Binneweg and passed unan- imously to close the public hearing. O-TH-83 recom-' It was moved by Com. Claudy, seconded by Com. Binneweg and passed unan- I1I¿nded for i imously to reconunend approval of Application 2-TM-83 per Planning Commission .lpproval Resolution No. 2376, Conditions 1-15 as submitted; Condition 17 as submitted; Condition 18 modified to require a five ft. easement along the easterly property line to be recorded on the map, Condition No. 16 modified to/ require a reciprocal ingress/egress being recorded prior to issuance of building permit. 3-TM-83 recom-¡ mended for approval It was moved by Com. Claudy, seconded by Com. Blaine and passed unan- imously to recommend approval of Application 3-TM-83 per Planning Commission Resolution No. 2377 with Condition No. 16 amended to require recordation of a reciprocal ingress/egress prior to issuance of a building permit. 4. Application 7-U-83 of Michael Hoffman (Westlynn Way): Use Permit to allow a single-story addition to an existing single-family home to equal a height of 20 ft. in lieu of 15 ft. maximum height permitted by the Zoning Ordinance aad Environmental Review: The project is MINUTES OF THE MARCH 14, 1983 PLfu~NING CO~1ISSI0N MEETING 4. (continued) categorically exempt, hence, no action is required. The subject propecty is located on the east side of Westlynn Way, north of Fallenleaf Lane at 1032 Westlynn Way in an Rl-6(i) (Residential Single-family. 6,000 sq. ft. minimum lot size, single-story height limitation) zoning district. First Hearing. Assistant Planning Director Cowan reviewed the staff report with the Commission. Michael Hoffman, 1032 Westlynn Way, applicant, stated that the proposed single-story addition to the existing building will not materially alter the app~arance of the structure as seen from the street. He stated that one window will be alterable. It as moved by Com. Blaine, seconded by Com. Koenitzer and passed unan- imously to close the public hearing. It was moved by Com. Blaine, seconded by Com. Binneweg and passed unanimously to approve Application7-U-83 per Planning Commission ReBolution No. 2378; Standard Conditions 1-16, findings and subcon- elusions per staff report. 5. Application 3-U-83 of Pacific Properties (Sahara Sands Apartments): Use Permit to add two additional second story units to an existing 33-unit apartment complex and Environmental Review: The project is categorically exempt, hence, no action is required. The subject property is located on the north side of Fallenleaf Lane between Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road and Westlynn Way in a P (Planned Development! with multiple family residential intent) zoning district. First I Hearing. Tentative City Council hearing date - Harch 21, 1983. . Assistant Planning Director Cowan reviewed the proposed plan with the Planning Commission. Jim Fox, Pacific Properties. applicant, answered questions regarding the masonry wall, trash area and parking places. ~ Alex Gernert, 1052 Westlynn Way, informed Commission he was also speaki g for the Cardelli family. He wished to reinforce staff recommendation. He stated that the complex had improved over the last few year; however,1 there was a problem with trash. He stated that dumpster lids are left open and trash blows around the area. He requested an 8 ft. wall around the trash area. He also mentioned that parking overflows into the neighborhood. He expressed concern regarding four or five more parking places. On Condition No. 19 of the proposed resolution, he re- quested that the height of the enclosure be listed. A woman resident of Sahara Sands expressed concern regarding the con- dition of the apartment over which the new apartments would be built. She stated there was a leaking problem and the roof and apartments were soggy. PC-410 Page 3 Public heari' closed 7-D,-83 reCQ, mended for approval 1'('-410 4 Public hearing losed 'è--U-83 recom- mended for approval !lINUTES OF THE MARCH 14, 1983 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Mr. Fox stated that the present masonry wall is approximately 4 ft. high. This wall also acts as a retaining wall. In regard to the down- stairs unit, Mr. Fox stated that he had previously gone to staff regarding the roofline and staff had suggested that repairs be done in conjuncion with the addition. He informed the Commission that he had coated the roof two or three times. He stated that it would be necessary to add structural membranes in order to hold the weight of the additional units. It was moved by Com. Blaine, seconded by Com. Binneweg and passed unan- imously to close the public hearing. Chairperson Adams inquired regarding the trash containers and the height of the wall. Mr. Fox answered those questions as well as others re- garding landscaping. Mr. Adams requested that staff ensure the adequacy of trash enclosures prior to issuance of building permits. It was moved by Com. Koenitzer, seconded by Com. Blaine and passed unanimously to recommend approval of Application 3-U-83 per Planning Commission Resolution No. 2379, Standard Conditions 1-14; Conditions 15-18 as submitted; Condition No. 19 amended to require a six ft. high trash enclosure on three sides with a gate to accommodate the trash bins; findings and subconclusions per staff report and discussion at the Planning Commission meeting. 6. Application 6-U-83 of AEC Electric, Inc.: Use Permit to construct a two-story office building consisting of approximately 3,200 sq, ft. and Environmental Review: The Environmental Review Committee recommends the granting of a Negative Declaration. The subject property is located on the northeast corner of Stevens Creek Boule- vard and Foothill Boulevard in a P (Planned Development with office intent) zoning district. First Hearing. Tentative City Council hearing date - March 21, 1983. Director of Planning and Development Sisk reviewed the history of I this application with the Commission. Mr. Louis Hop Lee, attorney for the company owning the property, addressed Council regarding the application, He stated that the property owoer to the east of the proposed building has no problems with the plans as drafted. He requested that the Commission recommend approval without lowering the proposed roof line. He informed the Commission that because of certain road dedications to the City, the remaining lot is quite small. Kenneth Elvin, architect, Los Altos, presented Council with a model of the proposed building. He stated that the owner does agree to the dedication the City is requiring. However, he stated that if the owner gave the City a certain area plus a lifetime easement for utilities, he would give five feet and could meet certain City requirements. He stated that the eastern wall of the proposed building is on the property line and it would be necessary to remove the eave overhang of the proposed building on that side. He stated that the building included a sun room I ¡ MINUTES OF THE 11ARCH 14, 1983 PLANNING CONlllSSION MEETING ,PC-410 I Page 5 to introduce light into the center of the building, and it would be open! to the sky. It also functions as an exit. This would be professional office. Ann Anger, Monta Vista, stated that she was quite staisfied with the use¡ of the building; however she would not want any electrical shop there. ¡ (It was pointed out that AEC is an electrical consulting service.) It was moved by Com. Blaine, seconded by Com. Binneweg and passed unan- imously to close the public hearing. Com. Koenitzer stated that in his opinion the building was approximately twice as large as it should be for that site. He also expressed con- cern regarding traffic and felt that the access off Stevens Creek Boulevard was a hazard. He felt access from the northern property line on Foothill Boulevard would be more appropriate. Director of Planning and Development Sisk stated that staff has said no access along Foothill Boulevard. He informed the Commission that the proposed access for this building would also be the access for the nor- therly property. Discusssion followed regarding traffic problems. Com. Blaine stated that she too felt the building was too large for the I site. It was pointed out that there would be no windows along the east-, erly wall. Slope drainage would be away from the building. Concern was expressed regarding a solid expanse of wall along the easterly side if I no windows were to be there. It was moved by Com. Claudy, seconded by Com. Binneweg and passed with Com. Koenitzer dissenting to recommend the granting of a Negative Dec- laration. It was moved by Com. Claudy, seconded by Com. Binneweg and passed -I with Commissioners Blaine and Koenitzer disse~ting to approve APPlicati01 6-U-83 per Planning Commission Resolution No. "380, Standard Conditions 1-14; Condition No. 15; Condition No. 16 amended to read, II. . . a . maximum of 13 ft. . . ."; Condition No. 17 amended to read, ". . . ¡ easterly property line equalling a height of 6 ft. measured from the , highest point . . . "; Conditions 18 and 19 as submitted; Condition ¡ No. 20 amended to read, "The gross building area shall not exceed a I floor area ratio of. 38 . . . II; Condition No. 21 amended to include I a statement that ASAC is to pay particular dttention to the facade of I the east wall and that it be compatible with the neighborhood; Condition. No. 22 stating that the east wall of the drive through area shall be I solid from floor to ceiling. RECESS: 9;15-9:27 p.m. (City Clerk's Note: Deputy City Clerk Villarante left the meeting at 9:20 p.m.) Public hear, closed Negative D.. 6-U-8:3 recoT' mended for approval MINUTES OF THE MARCH 14, 1983 PLANNING CŒ1MISSION MEETING It was moved by Com. Claudy, seconded by Com. Blaine and passed with Com. Koenitzer dissenting to recorrunend approval of Application 4-U-83 per Planning Commission Resolution No. 2381' I Standard Condition 1-14; Condition No. 15 as submitted; Condition'No. . 16 amended to read, "The main access drive from De Anza Boulevard shall be redesigned to provide a more direct access to the main body of park- ing. The redesign may involve a shift in driveway location to line up with the southerly side of the main building. The Director of Planning and Development shall have the authority to approve the design changes. ' Conditions 17-27 as submitted; the addition of Condition No. 28 to read, "In the event the applicant cannot comply with Condition No. 17 above, it is understood that this project approval is contingent upon an amendment to the General Plan whereby approximately 63,000 sq. ft. of growth has been assigned to this property. It is further understood and agreed to, that should assignment of the approximately 63,000 sq. ! ft. become necessary, the applicant will be required to pay any fees associated with this assignment in accordance with the adopted General Plan. "; findings and subconclusions per staff reports and hearing. 8. i I I , Application 2-U-76 (Revised) of Vallco Park, Ltd. (Vallco Village, I Phase II): Modification of existing use permit to allow a restaur-I ant/bar and expansion of an existing 2,300 sq. ft. building by , 1,000 sq. ft. and Environmental Review: The Environmental Review Committee recommends the granting of a Negative Declaration. The : subject property is located on the west wide of Wolfe Road approxi-I mately 900 ft. south of Homestead Road (opposite Pruneridge Avenue) in a P (Planned Development with commercial, office and recreation-I al intent) zoning district. First Hearing. Tentative City Councill hearing date - !1arch 21, 1983. Assistant Planning Director Cowan reviewed the application with the Commission. Walter Ward, General Manager, Vallco Park, Ltd., stated that although the staff report says that there is a five parking place deficit, he feels that there is actually an excess of four parking places. He re- quested that Condition 16 be deleted. Mr. Cowan stated that Vallco is still restricted and therefore Conditioh No. 16 should remain. He stated that Condition No. 16 does leave flex-Ir- ibility and the staff would work with Vallco representatives. David Neale, president, British Pubs, Inc., informed the Commission '[ that they presently are operating in Saratoga. The business emphasizes dining rather than bar, and he submitted a menu and brochure to each I Commissioner. I It was moved by Com. unanimously to close Claudy, seconded by the public hearing. Com. Koenitzer and passed It was moved by Com. Blaine, seconded by Com. Binneweg and passed unanimously to recommend the granting of a Negative Declaration. PC-410 Page 7 4-U-83 recommended for approvaJ Public hear closed Negative D. J ¡~age 6 Public hearing c ~osed ,ega ti ve Dec. I (-83 recom- \ ..led for -,~ µrova] MINUTES OF THE MARCH 14, 1983 PLANNINC CO~1ISSION MEETING 7. Applications 4-U-83 and 4-TH-83 of Carl N. Swenson (Itsuo Uenaka): use Permit to construct a four-story office building consisting of approximately 74,700 sq. ft., Tentative Parcel Hap to consolidate two parcels consisting of approximately 3.1 acres and Environmental Review: The Environmental Review Committee recommends the granting of a Negative Declaration. The subject property is located on the west side of North De Anze Boulevard approximately 200 ft. south of Mariani Avenue in a P (Planned Development with General Com- mercial, Industrial and Residential intent) zoning district. First Hearing. Tentative City Council hearing date for Use Permit - March 21, 1983. Director of Planning and Development Sisk reviewed the application for the proposed development with Commission. Brad Krouskup representing Carl N. Swenson, introduced the chief designer of the proposed building and was avilable to answer any ques- tions. Bill Corsick, chief designer, Carl N. Swenson, reviewed photos of the site, a site aerial and a rendering of the interior of the proposed building with the Commission. He stated that the building was designed for use by either a single tenant or multi tenants. Chairperson Adams asked what would be done should the applicant not acquire the necessary 29 trips for development of this building. Mr. Krouskup stated that he is making arrangements with the landowners regarding transfer of trips. Dr. Joseph Brown, an adjacent property owner, stated that he is quite satisfied with the proposed building. Ann Anger, Monta Vista, said that she had attended the ASAC meeting at which this building was reviewed and they have said it was a pleasure to see two adjacent property owners trying to complement each others' development. It was moved by Com. Koenitzer, seconded by Com. Binnwewg and passed unanimously to close the public hearing. Suggestions made by the Commission were moving the driveway but keeping it away from bus stops, enriching the pavement at the driveway, placement of a sign at the pedestrian entry, and the southern end of parking aisle for driveway. It was moved by Com. Claudy, seconded by Com. Blaine and passed unan- imously to recommend the granting of a Negative Declaration. It was moved by Com. Claudy, seconded by Com. Binneweg and passed unanimously to recommend approval of Application 4-Tt~83 per Planning Commission Resolution No. 2382; Standard Conditions 1-14; Conditions 15 and 16; findings and subconclusions per staff report and hearing. qr - '10 p 8 '-U-76 (Rev.) ~~commended fur approval I'ublic he;lring , ased ,-1.1-83 recom- " ,1ded for approval MINUTES OF THE MARCH 14, 1983 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING It was moved by Com. Blaine, seconded by Com. Binneweg and passed unan- imously to recommend approval of Application 2-U-76 (Revised) per Planning Commission Resolution No. 2383; Standard Conditions 1-14; Condition No. 15 with Exhibit C deleted; Conditions 16 and 17; findings and subconclusions per staff report. 9. Application 5-U-83 of John Indiveri (Cristie Troy): Use Permit to add a second story to an existing single-story residential duplex and Environmental Review: The project is categorically exempt, hence, no action is required. The subject property is located, on the north side of Bollinger Road between Alderbrook Lane and Lancer Drive at 6435 Bollinger Road west of Miller Avenue in a P (Planned Development with duplex intent) zoning district. First Hearing. Tentative City Council hearing date - March 21, 1983. Associate Planner Piasecki reviewed the proposed development with the Commissioners Mr. John Indiveri, reprsenting Ms. Troy, was available to answer any questions of the Commission. Tu-Lung Weng, owner of the duplex east of the applicant's property, stated that the area consisted of very small lots and houses were close to the apartments. He stated that he did want to make sure that tenants continued to have privacy, even with this addition. He stated there appeared to be no gutters on the side of the apartment complex adjacent to his property and asked if the addition would worsen the dampness in his building. He also stated that parking could be a problem in the future. Mr. Indiveri stated that the new addition would have gutters. It was moved by Com. Koenitzer, seconded by Com. Binneweg and passed unanimously to close the public hearing. It was moved by Com. Blaine, seconded by Com. Binneweg and pased with Com. Koenitzer dissenting to recommend approval of Application 5-U-83 per Planning Commission Resolution No. 2384; Standard Conditions 1-14; Condition 15-17 per staff report; findings and subconclusions per staff report. At 10:50 p.m., the Commission adjourned to 7:30 p.m., March 16, 1983. ~ "" "..k' ~ /"