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PC 09-15-82 PC-398 '. CITY OF CUPERTINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, Ca. 95014 Telephone: (408) 252-4505 MINUTES OF 'THE REGULAR .ADJOURNED MEETINGQF THE PLANNING COMMISSION HELD ON SEPTEMBER 15, 1982 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Chairperson Claudy called the meeting to order in Council Chamber 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 Assistant Planning Director Cowan Associate Planner Piasecki Director of Public Works Viskovich Deputy City Clerk Campagna-Blaise PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Application I-GPA-80 of City of Cupertino: General Plan Amendment 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 Amendment 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 development of a more detailed land use, circula- tion and urban design plan for properties which abut the reach of Stevens Creek Boulevard between Stelling Road on the west and Stern Avenue on the east. First Hearing continued. Chairperson Claudy reviewed the commissions position concerning jobs and housing ratio (which would be acceptable) including their discussion from the last commission meeting. At the previous meeting it was decided that 1.3 housing ratio wöuld bea reasonable balance for the planned buildout. Assistant Planning Director Cowan reviewed a revised land use plan based upon the I.} job/housing balance. The map which was labeled "Planning Commission Alternative" dated September 15, 1982, denoted Floor Area Ratios (FAR's) in different parts of the City. Chairperson Claudy asked Mr. Cowan if industrial uses on a site located in Vallco north of 280 could be replaced by professional/commercial use. Mr. Cowan said that the area could be flexible should the commission decide to change it, however, the traffic balance woûld be likely to shift. ~ I I 'PC-39'S Page Z MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 15, 1982 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Associate Planner Piasecki reviewed the land use costs of the community and presented a graph of a survey which included 34 communities evaluating fiscal operating costs and revenues. He explained the study variables such as land use intensity, shopping, sales tax, acreage, industry and land use mix. Of the cost factor, he had taken out the police, fire and sanitary district which Cupertino does not have to set up a balance between the other communities. Com. Adams asked why Cupertino had a higher cost per capita than Saratoga. Mr. Piasecki replied that their level of service for their street main- tenance minus parks are much different than Cupertino. Com. Blaine also added that they do not have street sweeping, fewer parks, no Senior Center and no Sunday Library Service. Therefore, graphically they would be lower on the land use intensity chart. Associate Planner Piasecki also reviewed crime statistics from an FBI report and stated that Cupertino falls midway compared with other cities. He also presented the revenues, sales tax and property tax. Director of Public Works Viskovich presented to the Commission a primary circulation system update on traffic information which would determine acceptable levels of through traffic on minor and major collector streets. By consensus, the commission agreed that they would present a general recommendation from the commission to the City Council for the combined meeting leaving a little flexibility for any changes. Assistant Planning Director Cowan explained briefly the capital improvement program with specifics on financing. Com. Blaine asked the commission how they felt on the Alternative Map Plan and by consensus, the commission agreed that they could present this plan to Council with FAR number changes. Com. Blaine then referred to the three corners of Stevens Creek Boulevard and De Anza and questioned the intensity of the FAR numbers. By consensus it was agreed that they would change the 1.00 to .37 for the three parcels on the northeast, southeast and southwest corners. It was also agreed to change a section of property on Bandley to commercial instead of office. Also in discussion was the Town Center property which includes 50 acres. By consensus, the commission agreed to amend the Planning Commission Alternative Map with the changes and present this to Council on September 27, 1982. Also under discussion was the area of De Anza to Prospect and it was agreed that the area could have a mix of .25 with commercial and professional office use at .33 FAR. A hotel in the Vallco area w.as discussed. Director of planning and Development Sisk stated that anything over five stories would increase the cost to the Fire District. He said that possibly the developers could pay for the increase of firefighter costs. By consensus, it was agreed to present the Land Use/Community Character Summary to Council for review. MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 15, 1982 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING PC-39B Page 3 The commissioTI;by consensus, stated that they wanted Seven Springs to stay residential. RECESS: 9:45 - 9:55 p.m. The BMR Program was discussed. Com. Binneweg expressed her position on the BMR Program and thought the program should be rescinded. Com. Blaine thought the program should continue because the City needs moderate income housing for workers. She stated that units should be scattered throughout the community and not in one section of town. Sh also thought that builders should pay the in lieu fees. Com. Adams stated that he thought they should retain some sort of program and if support in financing fees could be prorated it would be an equitable treatment. Com. Koenitzer stated he thought the City should drop the present plan and start something else, possibly design a new plan on a different basis to provide homes for the needy. Chairperson Claudy agreed with Com.Koenitze~, and added that there is a need for affordable housing. He said that housing should be in all parts of the City and includes homes not condos. He said the State should have better guidelines and our program should be looked at. Com. Adams agreed that possibly the program could be eliminated but asked staff what the legal obligations would be with the State. Mr. Cowan replied that possibly the contract could be rescinded but the City Attorney would have to answer that. Com. Adams asked staff to check on the legality of the program. Chairperson Claudy stated that the BMR Program is in the General Plan. By consensus, it was agreed that the staff talk with the City Attorney and Council at the meeting of the 27th on the legality of not having a BMR Program. Chairperson Claudy reminded the commission that the meeting is a study session with the City Council at which time the commission would present their recommendations to the Council. Charles Newman of the Chamber of Commerce requested to speak before the commission. The commission agreed by consensus that Mr. Newman could read a state- ment although they were not taking any public testimony. Mr. Newman told the commission that the Chamber supports the revision of the General Plan to provide for development intensities contemplated in the Increased Intensity Alternative which has been under review. He also stated that Cupertino has a unique opportunity to implement planning concepts to mold the community's future and guide its PC-398 Page 4 MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 15, 1982 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING evolution toward better community balance. He listed 8 points of benefits which the Chamber would expect to flow to Cupertino from the development and revenue base contemplated under the Increased Intensity Alternative. He also urged the Commission to recommend to the City Council the adoption of a revised General Plan to provide for the develop- ment and intensity envisioned. It was moved by Com. Koenitzer, seconded by Com. Binneweg and passed unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 10:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. September 27, 1982 with City Council. -- APPROVED: !£~ ~n Claudy, Chai erson / ATTEST: 1<4>- - e:- rk