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PC 08-23-82 CITY OF CUPERTINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014 Telephone: (408) 252-4505 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION HELD ON AUGUST 23, 1982 IN THE COUNCIL CHfuviliER, CITY HALL CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Chairperson Claudy called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. SALUTE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Adams, Binneweg, Blaine (7:40 p.m.), Koenitzer, Chairperson Claudy Staff Present: Director of Planning and Development Sisk City Clerk Cornelius Director of Parks and Recreation Dowling (8:30 p.m.) Assistant Planning Director Cowan Assistant City Engineer Whitten City Attorney Kilian APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting of July 26, 1982 - It by Com. Binneweg and passed with Com. July 26, 1982 minutes as submitted. was moved by Com. Adams, seconded] Blaine absent to approve the ø (1 . '1 '. , was moved by Com. ~ Com. Blaine absent to 1 ~ :¡ ) i î Regular Adjourned meeting of August 2, 1982 - It Adams, seconded by Corn. Binneweg and passed with approve the August 2, 1982 minutes as submitted. Regular Adjourned meeting of August 9, 1982 - not available. POSTPONEMENTS OR NEW AGENDA ITEMS - None WKITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A letter was received from Prometheus Development pertaining to the General Plan. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None (City Clerk's Note: Com. Blaine arrived at 7:40 p.m.) Chairperson Claudy announced that the Planning Commission meeting would adjourn at 11:00 p.m. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Applications 24-U-SO (Revised) and 17-TM-SO (Revised) of Wayne Sargent: Modification of a previously approved use permit for a three lot subdivision to modify the means of access including PC-394 Page 1 '.' . ;.1 ~ 1 ;.1 :; , :¡ ., July 26 minutes approved August 2 minutes approved ! P"-394 , 2 MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 23, 1982 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 2. (continued) emergency access to Parcel Three and eliminate a bicycle/pedestrian easement located along Regnart Creek. Access to Parcel Three is proposed over an easement on Parcel Two which fronts on Orogrande Place. Environmental Review: The project was previously assessed, hence, no action is required. The subject property is located on the north side of Orogrande Place approximately 450 ft. westerly of Stelling Road in a P (Planned Development with Resi- dential Single-family intent) zoning district. First Hearing continued. Tentative City Council hearing date - September 7, 1982. l r, Assistant Planning Director Cowan announced that the bike path on f the adjoining property had been inadvertantly deleted by the City : Council. , ¡ Mr. Wayne Sargent, Cupertino, pointed out to the Commission that the ¡ bike path as proposed would end in a cul-de-sac at this time. He stated that the potential buyer is aware of the proposed bike path. hearing ~ It was moved by Com. , unanimously to close Public closed 2/ -80 (Rev.) & -TM-80 (Rev.) recom- mended for approval Minute Order re bike path on Whaley property Blaine, seconded by Com. Koenitzer and passed the public hearing. It was moved by Com. Koenitzer, seconded by Com. Blaine and passed unanimously to recommend for approval Applications 24-U-80 (Revised) and 17-TM-80 (Revised) with Condition No.2 of the submitted resolu- tion amended to read, " . . . and the City of Cupertino at such time in the future as legal access to the easement across the five lot subdivision to the east can be assured to the satisfaction of the City"; findings and subconclusions per staff memo dated August 23, 1982. It was moved by Corn. Blaine, seconded by Com. Koenitzer and passed unanimously to send a Minute Order to the City Council requesting that they initiate proceedings to reinstate the bike path on the adjoining Whaley property. Staff was requested to notify Mr. Whaley of this action. 2. Application 1-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. Presentation by Property Owenrs a. Va11co Park, Ltd. b. Mariani Group of Companies c. Seven Springs Ranch , MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 23, 1982 PLANNING COI1MISSION MEETING 2. (continued) MAJOR DISCUSSION OUTLINE (continued) 2. Staff Presentation a. Housing b. Parks 3. Planning Commission and Public Discussion 1. Presentation by Property Owners a. Vallco Park, Ltd. Mr. William Hyland, Board of Directors, Vallco Park, Ltd., requested approval for the increased intensity alternative. Mr. Walter Ward, General Manager of Vallco, reviewed transparencies of the area with the Commission and urged that they adopt the modified increased intensity plan. Mr. Philip Luiscott, traffic consultant, reviewed the methodology used to do a traffic capacity analysis at various intersections around Vallco Park. He stated that the area had been divided into nine traffic analysis zones. The lCU method was used to determine level of service at the various intersections. He stated that with mitiga- tion measures to accommodate the 1990 projected traffic the level of service could be maintained at D or better. (City Clerk's at 8:30 p.m.) Director of Parks and Recreation Dowling arrived Note: ( ¡ Mr. Walter Ward requested that the General Plan and level of intensity ¡ be determined prior to development of a plan for Vallco expansion. I t I · t I I , < b. Mariani Group of Companies Mr. Paul Hogan representing Mariani presented the Commission with three alternatives for the Mariani Packing Plant site. The first was the condominium development already approved by Council. The second was a similar styled project for an executive training center. He stated that this would fill the short term housing needs of visiting executives and employees. The third alternative presented was a mixed use plan for housing, office and industrial. Mr. John Duviuira, architect, ment, the conceptual plan for "Gateway Project", mixed use. reviewed the approved condominium the executive training center and " Ii , , ~ developt the I I I I t 1 ., " ~' '!~ I, Îi ~ 3 4 Ä PC- 9 :; Page 3 ~ :~ " i'~ " ~i ì: r ,. ;' · , t " ¡ { ,.. , }, Vallco Park I t: · , · , < , ~ I I " Mariani 394 .l De 4 MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 23, 1982 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Mr. Hogan stated that there appears to be in the area a demand for the second and third alternatives presented. He requested that the Commission consider the site as part of the Core Area. Seven Springs Ranch c. Seven Springs Ranch \ Mr. Norman Meltzer, Vice President, lnterland Development, informed ¡the Commission that the plan is to develop that site in accordance with the application approved by the City Council. I RECESS: 9:10-9:25 p.m. î Marie Akin, Cupertino real estate agent, felt there was a definite i need for a highrise hotel in Vallco. She felt that any highrise ~ buildings in Cupertino should be located in Vallco. She felt that I 10 or 11 stories for a hotel with luxury shops on the lower level would be appropriate. Ray Shannon, 1157 Yorkshire Drive, stated that he was surprised at . the number of employers who own housing in the area. I Mr. Wes Williams, Monta Vista Homeowners Association, felt that [ Vallco was the most logical and centralized place for highrise ì buildings. He stated that perhaps a 15 story building in Cupertino I would look like a spike in the desert. A convention center and hotel ( would be ideal in Vallco for a location in Cupertino as it would have t the least impact on residential areas. He felt that the second alter- ! native offered for the Mariani property (the executive training center) was an offshoot of the need of firms in the area. He felt that this particular plan might encourage walking in the area. He felt _that ( the proposed mixed use was too massive and would have a negative : impact on the adjoining Northpoint area. He also spoke in support I of the condominium plan. ~ Mr. Tom Legan, President, Chamber of Commerce, stated that he had seen no BMR units or subsidies indicated in proposals submitted so far. Ms. Beverly Lawrence, Midpeninsula Citizens for Fair Housing, read ;¡ a statement in support of low and moderate income housing. She recom- Ii mended a mixed use of development with housing to help keep prices ~ down. She spoke in support of balancing job growth with affordable i housing. 'í !, Ann Anger, 10185 Empire Avenue, spoke in favor of a highrise hotel ¡ in Vallco. She felt that the Mariani project was a good project ~and was near public transit. In regard to Town Center, she stated ;' that she was comfortable with what she had seen to this point. ! She would like more of a civic center type of development, however. ¡ f , ¡' ¡: ~ , . MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 23, 1982 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING PC-394 Page 5 Chairperson Claudy questioned Mr. Ward regarding the proposed hotel in Valleo, its size, number of rooms, etc. Mr. Ward stated he' could not answer at this time as it is not definite. However, he felt that perhaps 400 to 800 rooms would be requested with a banquet facility for about 1,500-2,000 people. However, he stated that that would have to be determined by the hotel. Upon being questioned by the Com- mission, Mr. Ward also stated that he had talked to Chief Sporleder of the Central Fire Protection District regarding firefighting in high- rise buildings. He stated that he did have some general ideas regard- ing size, shape and interior of the building. He stated that Vallco will work with the Central Fire Protection District. The hotel would be fully sprinklered, have fire safety rooms within the hotel and a regular maintenance program as well as state of the art features. He stated that Valleo would pay its "fair share" of additional fire- fighting costs required by the District. 2. Staff Presentation a. Housing Housing Assistant Planning Director Cowan addressed the Commission regarding housing. He stated that there were three issues; jobs/housing im- balance; the BMR program; in lieu fees program for non-residential de- velopment. He stated that a housing element of the General Plan is required by the State of California and it must meet the needs of all economic levels. It is necessary to look at regional housing needs. There is a "fair share II plan referred to as the Regional Housing Allocation. The City must zone land residential commensurate with em~ ployment opportunities. Discussion followed regarding the City's BMR Program and if there were a way for it to be held in abeyance during such times as the present market situation and have a triggering mechanism to activate it at other times. It was suggested that perhaps a levy of fees on all de- velopment could be instituteäwith the fees used to assist in the pur- chase of the housing units. Chairperson Claudy stated that half of our ABAG allotment of houses would have to be subsidized. Com. Blaine suggested the possibility of considering an apartment zone. Mr. Paul Hogan representing Mariani stated that even without the cost of the land included in the price of a home, the residential unit could not be sold for $60,000 except at a loss. (This is a reference to cost of a BMR unit.) Marie Akin stated that she felt most cities are providing low cost housing as a token. She stated that not everyone wants to own a home. Some people do want apartments. She stated that California has opulence for everyone. John Vidovich, De Anza Forge, stated that the BMR Program raises the price of the other nine units by $6,000-9,000 each. He felt the program discourages residential development. Those who can least afford it are subsidizing houses. He requested that the Commission recommend the elimination of the program. 194 r~¡!,e 6 Parks ¡ ! , ~ ,,i .ì " 1t: i ! MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 23, 1982 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING I I ¡ í , , " l I .. , I. ! :~ , j 1 , Minnie Lee, Cupertino, stated that there are abuses in the existing BMR Program. She said that if in lieu fees are charged for other than residential development, then residential developers should also contribute for the types of concessions to which other builders are required to contribute. She felt that the establishment of in lieu fees would create a system of payoffs. She stated her belief in the philosophy that if you want something, you work for it. She requested that the Commission let the marketplace function. She felt that without the BMR Program there would be a better housing situation in Cupertino. Mark Kroll, Prometheus Development, in regard to the building of apartment complexes, stated that there is no market for apartments or condominiums at this time. He stated that Prometheus has said that they would satisfy the housing requirements imposed on them with residential built off-site of Town Center when it was feasible to build. , , ': .\ , ~i I: Jo Celio, Cupertino, stated that tine because it was a good mix. be kept. she originally had moved to Cuper- She requested that the balance Beverly Lawrence, Midpeninsula Citizens for Fair Housing, said that the Cupertino BMR Program can be flexible and that Council has adjusted it in the past. She reminded those present that it also provides a density bonus to developers. ':~ John Vidovich reiterated that the BMR Program in Cupertino does up the price of houses. b. Parks " Director of Parks and Recreation Dowling informed the Commission that all information necessary to decide on a site acquisition plan was not available at this time. He reviewed the policies listed in staff memo dated August 20, 1982. Dave Klinger, member of the Hoover Site Committee of West Cuper- tino Homeowners Association reviewed transparencies pertaining to trends in the Cupertino Union School District, the Cupertino sports fields, the Cupertino closed school sites, recreational land dis- tribution in the City, a 1982 recreational land inventory, and the impact of school closures on recreational land in the City. Mr. Max Kramer, Cupertino, coach of AYSO, stated that the organized t sport of soccer in Cupertino at this time consists of only Cupertino ¡ children. He felt that should Cupertino provide a "super complex" , ~ for organized sports, it would result in an imbalance of open space in the neighborhoods. He also felt it would mean less flexibility of use of open space. He said it could cause a traffic problem and neighborhood resentment. ~:, ,. . I' ~, MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 23, 1982 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING PC-394 Page 7 Mr. Dick Glenrniller, AYSO, Cupertino, took issue with the prioritized list of proposed parks policy. In Policy 6-8, he felt Item B should come before Item A. He felt that neighborhood parks were not adequate for use by organized sports groups. Mr. Wes Williams, Menta Vista Homeowners Ass~ciation, stated that he is associated with youth sports and has found that .it is a builder of confidence, leadership and sportsmanship. The Commission requested that the Director of Parks and Recreation prepare a summary of the four proposed plans so that it would be easier for the Commission to make comparisons. It was moved by Com. Blaine, seconded by Com. Binneweg and passed unanimously to adjourn to Wednesday, August 25, 1982 at 7:30 p.m. At 12:05 a.m., themeet;ingwas adjourned. APPROVED: . %d,~ ATTEST: /J - ~_J'~ C~