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PC 08-02-82 CITY OF CUPERTINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014 Telephone: (408) 252-4505 PC-392 Page 1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION HELD ON AUGUST 2, 1982 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Chairperson Claudy called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, City Hall. SALUTE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL Commissioners present: Adams, Binneweg, Blaine, Koenitzer, Chair- person Claudy Staff present: Director of Planning and Development Sisk City Clerk Cornelius Director of Public Works Viskovich Assistant Planning Director Cowan Associate Planner Piasecki I ! ¡ .j. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None 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. Public discussion. 2. Discussion of August meeting schedule. Assistant Planning Director Cowan presented the Commission with a review of general consensus positions reached at the Commission's July 26, 1982 meeting regarding land use and community character. }fr. FrankJuszczyk of Grosvenor International stated that he was sur- prised regarding the height restriction decided upon by the Commission. He felt that Vallco could be developed with successful mixed use, especially along Stevens Creek Boulevard. This would include pro- fessionaloffice with a hotel or high technological offices with a hotel. He felt that such development would not cause traffic problems PC~392 P 2 MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 2, 1982 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING and was consistent with the Sedway-Cooke traffic report. He felt that the Planning Commission had not heard from the general public but from a limited segment of the community. Grosvenor recommends higher intensity be given further consideration and recommends such to Council. He suggested that the Planning Commission set a density but height be determined at some later date. Mr. Walter Ward, General Manager, Vallco, recommended that the Commission not be fixed and rigid at this time so that proposals could be considered in the future. He felt that a hotel design could be done so it was acceptable to the Central Fire Protection District. He requested I· approximately one hour time for Vallco's consultant to address the Commission. Mr. Ward stated that 5-8 stories in a hotel is not as high as 5-8 stories in a commercial or office building. Paul Sonnenblick, Upland Way, said that Cupertino is presently a nice blending of rural and suburban character. He has lived in new York and London and does not want similar high rise buildings to be in Cupertino. However, he does want a hotel in Vallco, probably from 2-3 stories in height. He expressed concern regarding fire risk with high rise buildings. He requested information regarding the cost/tax ratio with different height buildings and expressed the hope that the cost/benefit ratio would be considered. However, he also requested that that not be the only factor to be considered. Assistant Planning Director Cowan urged the Co~~ission to be cautious in regard to figures in the General Plan pertaining to 1990 projections as these obviously could not be accurate. Mr. Alf Modine, 10385 Prune Tree Lane, stated that he had served on the Citizens Goals Committee and that the proposed hotel in Vallco was not to be obtrusive and was not to be on the perimeter of Vallco. He stated that the Goals Committee was concerned regarding traffic. He also expresed concern regarding permits for bars in the Blaney Avenue/Stevens Creek Boulevard area. Mr. Steven Hays, 22681 San Juan Road, felt that transitional type developing was occurring in Cupertino. He asked how far outside the core area 5-8 story buildings would be considered. He asked if this height would work its way into surrounding areas. He requested that some rural aspects be maintained. He stated that his neighbors did not feel they had any leverage with the Planning Commission and/or Council compared to developers. He stated that Cupertino had become an exclusive community and was not open to all. Sanford Diller, Prometheus Development Co., told the Commission that they intended a mixed use in Town Center and that there would be interaction with the community. In regard to heights in relationship to fire protection, he felt this was a technical matter and the company would work with the Central Fire Protection District to solve problems. They would also pay their fair share of any costs. He stated that the project would be designed to keep cars out of the neighborhoods. MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 2, 1982 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING PC-392 Page 3 Discussion followed regarding fire protection and fire fighting. It was stated that the Central Fire Protection District is a suburban fire fighting district, and their methods and equipment would have to change should highrise buildings develop within their district. If there is a cost differential in methods, the developer would pay that difference. Mr. Roger Mack, Cupertino, stated that Cupertino is as much a job cent as a residential area. He stated that the Commission and Council needed to decide what they wanted the community to be and then deter- mine how to reach that point. Ann Anger, 10185 Empire Avenue, a member of the original Goals Committee, stated that prior to its development many citizens did not want ValleD to go in. Now everyone praises Valleo. She stated that they are not talking about a massive highrise as there is not very much land left to be developed. She stated that she would like a highrise hotel in Vallco and did not see why people were so concerned. She was against industry in the Seven Springs Ranch area and stated that she would prefer nice urban housing there. i " Ray Shannon, 1157 Yorkshire Drive, stated that he would like a feeling for the dollars generated per square foot in office and industrial space. He said that the Questor report does not include sales tax and that revenues generated were low. He asked what was considered in "other income". Barbara Shannon, 1157 Yorkshire Drive, stated that she has talked to approximately 200 people. The concept of a hotel in Vallco was well received by these people. A major concern seemed to be what would happen to Cicero's when Town Center is developed. There was also much concern regarding traffic. Assistant Planning Director Cowan stated that the hotel is still planned to be within Vall co and would still not be near residential areas. RECESS: 9:00-9:15 p.m. Chairperson Claudy stated that the Commission would not be ready for a joint meeting with the City Council by August 30. It would more likely be the end of September, but maybe not even then. Director of Planning and Development Sisk was requested to inform the City Council at their regular meeting of August 16 that the Planning Commission would meet August 30 for a regular hearing on the General Plan but would not be ready to present the plan to them at that time. It was determined that the Circulation Element would be presented to the Planning Commission at their meeting of August 30. Trip con- straints will be discussed August 30 with the Circulation Element. Other elements of the Plan will be presented August 23. PC-392 , 4 I MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 2, 1982 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Location of bars along Stevens Creek Boulevard between the Town Center and Vallee was discussed. The Commission felt that this area could be acceptable for restaurants but not businesses that are primarily bars. There should also be adequate parking provided. Staff was requested to draw up standards for night uses along Stevens Creek Boulevard. The use of the facility (food, liquor, music, dancing) should be tied into required parking. Such high activity commercial could be acceptable in Town Center and ValleD areas as long as nearby residential was not impacted. North De Anza Boulevard was also con- sidered acceptable for restaurants. It was suggested that use permits could be contingent upon acoustical studies, parking facilities and performance standards. The Crossroads Shopping Center would also be acceptable for high activity commercial but not for office buildings. The predominant use should remain commercial with buildings no more than 2-3 stories. Buildings along Stevens Creek Boulevard should also remain at 2- 3 stories. Staff was requested to review height limitations and, rather than set limits by number of stories, to set them by feet and should it be from street level or curb level. Large scale manufac- turing and industry could be acceptable in both Vallco and along North De Anza Boulevard but not at the Crossroads or Town Center. Administrative office buildings but not manufacturing facilities could be acceptable along Stevens Creek Boulevard. Staff was requested to check with the Cupertino Sanitary District regarding the sewer situation prior to the August 23 meeting. At 10:35 p.m, the meeting was adjourned. APPROVED: ATTEST: / ~~. . ,... ~~ City Clerk