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PC 09-01-82 CITY OF CUPERTINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014 Telephone: (408) 252-4505 PC-396 Page 1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION HELD ON SEPTEMBER 1, 1982 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Chairperson Claudy called the meeting to order at 7:33 p.m. in the Council Chamber, City Hall. SALUTE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Adams (left at 9:40 p.m.), Binneweg, Blaine, Koenitzer, Chairperson Claudy Staff Present: Director of Planning and Development Sisk City Clerk Cornelius Director of Public Works Viskovich Director of Parks and Recreation Dowling Assistant Planning Director Cowan APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of Regular Meeting of August 9, 1982 - It was moved by Com. Blaine, seconded by Com. Koenitzer and passed with Commissioners Adams and Binneweg abstaining to approve the minutes of the August 9, 1982 Planning Commission meeting as submitted. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: A letter was received from Paula Tice regard in the General Plan. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None 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, circulation 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. MAJOR DISCUSSION OUTLINE 1. Street System (complete discussion initiated on August 30, 1982 2. Parks 3. Housing PC-396 PaJle 2 MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 1, 1982 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ~ et system 1. Street System Com. Adams reviewed discussion of the meeting of August 30 for Chair- person Claudy. Mr. Bill Lewis requested the opportunity to speak as he had not been present Monday night. Chairperson Claudy stated that he was not sure it would be appropriate at this time. Com. Adams informed Mr. Lewis that this is an informal consensus of the Planning Commission at this time for staff to work on. The public input would be continuous throughout the public hearing process. Chairperson Claudy reviewed the public hearing process for those present. He stated that he did favor some type of roadway in the Highway 85 corridor from Stelling Road to De Anza Boulevard. He was not in favor of putting Bollinger through; however, should Council decide to extend Bollinger he would favor a circuitous local minor collector. Director of Public Works Viskovich stated that if Bollinger were not put through, then McClellan Road from Stelling to De Anza should be re-evaluated as it might be considered a major collector. The Commission stated that it presently is being used as a major collector, but they would like it to become a minor collector. P 3 2. Parks Mr. Max Creamer, 7647 Newcastle Drive, reviewed a letter submitted August 30 by Dave Klinger. This letter addressed the memo from Director of Parks and Recreation Dowling to the Planning Commission dated August 20, 1982 presenting various proposed policies. Mr. 'Bob Childs, 10152 Barbara Lane, urged that parks are used for more than sports. costs were a key item. He questioned the presented to the Commission and discussed of first refusal on sale of school sites. the Commission to remember He felt that acquisition $350,000 per acre figure the Naylor Bill and right Director of Parks and Recreation Dowling stated that at this time the City does not know what school sites will be sold, and he picked the worst possible case for purposes of his report. Following the discussion regarding the Naylor Bill, Assistant Planning Director Cowan stated that the 3% stated in the bill applied to each City. Mr. Childs 1nformed the Commission that he had heard that the school district does plan to keep two or three of the elementary sites in their permanent inventory. He stated that Faria School would stay open or the students would be transferred to Collins. Helen Davis representing the Tri City Little League stated that the League did have an investment of several thousands of dollars in the MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 1, 1982 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING PC-396 Page 3 baseball fields at the Wilson School site. She asked what assurance Little League would have that they would be able to continue use of these fields. She was informed that their investment would surely be considered. however, no definite assurances could be given. , Marie Akin stated that she and relatives had attended a picnic at Linda Vista Park on Memorial Day. All picnic tables had been reserved and baseball was being played. She felt that more neighborhood parks should be built that could be used by residents of the neighborhood only. She suggested bumper stickers or some other means of keeping non residents out of the parks. She also requested that the City re- institute the annual Fourth of July fireworks display. Chairperson Claudy referred her to the Parks and Recreation Commission which will meet at 7:30 pm. in Council Chamber, Thursday, September 9, 1982. Chairperson Claudy suggested that the Commission form a conceptual frame work of the City's roles in parks. Kathy Fielder, Rancho Rinconada, asked if the City had any plans at this time to annex Rancho Rinconada. She stated that although there were school sites in the area, there were no parks. Mr. Phil Harris, Eaton School Consolidation Committee, stated that the school district is interested in the most money possible for land sold. The Commission expressed a preference for park sites to be flexible, to serve as many as possible in the community and to be distributed throughout the City. Sally Newbauer, 1129 Little John, stated that she has children in Bobby Sox and other organized sports, and although the number of children is decreasing, those playing youth sports are increasing. The Commission asked the staff definition of "neighborhood." Assistant Planning Director Cowan stated that it is determined by physical barriers and census tract boundaries. It was requested that information regarding the Doyle School site which is in the City's sphere of influence be included in background material However, they requested that staff spend a minimum amount of time in obtaining this information. Chairperson Claudy stated that he was opposed to any purchase of land outside of the City limits. RECESS: 9:25-9:40 p.m. (City Clerk's Note: Commissioner Adams left the meeting at 9:40 p.m.) Chairperson Claudy stated that he would adjourn the meeting at approxi- mately 11:00 p.m. The Commission then reviewed the Parks and Recreation Commission. mended the following policies: proposed policies submitted by the By consensus, the Commission recom- pr~396 F 4 MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 1, 1982 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Policy 6-5 Eliminate "citywide basis" so the policy reads, "The City's Parks and Recreation program which involves land owned by the City, the Cupertino Elementary School District and the Fremont Union High School District shall strive to attain the goal of providing three acres of recreation land per 1,000 persons." Policy 6-6 This policy shall read, "Recreation land should be accessible to all residents. Ideally, recreation areas should be within 1/2 mile walking distance and reasonably free from physical barriers including heavily travelled streets.1I Policy 6-7 This policy shall read, "The community recreation sites should be configured to accommodate organized and non-organized activites." Policy 6-8 In recognition of uncertainties regarding funding for parkland ac- quisition, development and programs a funding priority system is hereby established as listed below. The list begins with the highest priority item: A. 1. Acquisition of neighborhood park sites in areas that are deficient in park acreage, having less than 50 % of population determined need. B. The purchase of creekside or natural open space shall be addressed on an individual basis, considering the desirability and uniqueness of the site. C. The City will try to maintain an adequate inventory of yquth sports fields. D. The City of Cupertino shall acquire a site for a community center. Policy 6-9 A. Parks shall be designed to increase use flexibility and to decrease long term maintenance. B. Parks shall be bordered by public streets wherever geographically feasible. (City Clerk's Note: Chairperson Claudy announced that the Housing Element would be discussed at the meeting of September 13, 1982.) MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 1, 1982 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING PC-396 Page 5 Jo Celio, Cupertino, stated that the intent of the community center was for use by social service agencies, particularly a day care center for children. Policy 6-10 It is desirable for the City of Cupertino to have a community center. The center will attempt to provide services to meet the needs of the community. Policy 6-11 The City shall consider lands in current inventory for redesign. Commission continued the hearing to Monday, September 13, 1982 and adjourned at 11:00 p.m. APPROVED, ATTEST: 4¥ æd.,~ City Clerk