PC 04-14-2020 CITY OF CUPERTINO
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, CA 95014
CITY OF CUPERTINO
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
APPROVED MINUTES, April 14, 2020
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
At 6:45pm Chairperson Moore called to order the regular Planning Commission meeting. This
was a teleconference meeting with no physical location.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairperson Moore,Vice Chair R Wang, Commissioners,David Fung,Vikram Saxena,
Alan Takahashi
Absent: none
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Subject: Draft Minutes of March 10, 2020.
Recommended Action:Approve or modify the Draft Minutes of March 10, 2020
Moved by Wang and seconded by Moore to: "Approve the minutes". The motion carried 4-
0-1 (Takahashi abstain)
POSTPONEMENTS/REMOVAL FROM CALENDAR: None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Connie Cunningham addressed the Commissioners to suggest ways in which people can still
support small and local businesses during the Shelter in Place Order.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
An email was received regarding Item #2
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2. Subject: Use Permit and Architectural and Site Approval to allow the conversion of two
existing retail buildings to a preschool and after school program, with associated site
modifications to provide for required play facilities for Vidyayambh...The Right Beginning.
Application No(s): U-2019-006, ASA-2019-010; Applicant(s): Devan Namboodiri/Gryphon
Creek; Location: 10041 N Blaney Ave and 20015 Stevens Creek Blvd APN #316-23-036, 093
(postponed from the March 24, 2020 meeting)
Recommended Action: Conduct the public hearing and find; 1) that the project is exempt
from CEQA; and 2) approve the applications per the Draft Resolutions
Senior Planner, Gian Martire, reviewed the Staff Report and site plans. He was asked and
answered questions by the Commissioners. The applicant addressed the Commissioners with
a presentation highlighting the preschool's operation plan. He was asked and answered
questions by the Commissioners.
Chair Moore opened the public comment period and the following individual(s) spoke:
Jennifer Griffin
Julie Mercik
Easwaram Raman (email)
Gayla Johnson
Chair Moore closed the public comment period.
The Commissioners discussed their concerns regarding the traffic study and the potential
future traffic congestion on Blaney Ave. The parking areas and traffic flow within the site was
also discussed. The Commissioners expressed a desire to make sure the remodeled buildings
are harmonious in style, materials and color with the surrounding existing structures.
Moved by Com. Fung, second by Vice Chair Wang to approve the Draft Resolution for U-2019-
006, the motioned carried 5-0-0
Chair Moore moved for approval of the Draft Resolution ASA-2019-010 with the following
additional Conditions of Approval: 1) The applicant will work with Staff to co-ordinate a
roofing material and/or color similar to the roofing on Building B as part of the project if roofing
is replaced and/or repaired. The Director of Community Development shall approve prior to
the issuance of a building permit.; 2)The applicant will work with Staff to ensure the driveway
at 10041 N. Blaney Avenue property does not conflict with any parking stalls and whether the
driveways need to be made one way ingress/egress to ensure proper traffic flow at the
discretion of the City's Traffic Engineer.
Moved by Chair Moore, second by Com. Saxena, the motioned carried 5-0-0
NEW BUSINESS: None
OLD BUSINESS: None
REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:
Planning Manager Ghosh thanked everyone for their support, assistance, and patience in
helping to conduct business during the Shelter in Place Order.
REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION: None
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 9:20pm to the next regular Planning Commission meeting on
April 28, 2020 at 6:45 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
Beth Ebben, Deputy Board Clerk
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