PC Summary 10-27-2020City of Cupertino
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408)777-3308
FAX (408) 777-3333
Community Development Department
To: Mayor and City Council Members
From: Benjamin Fu, Director of Community Development
Date: November 2, 2020
Subj: REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISIONS MADE October 27, 2020
Chapter 19.12.170 of the Cupertino Municipal code provides for
appeal of decisions made by the Planning Commission
1.Application
M-2020-001, ASA-2020-002, Kristi Kandel (BSP Cupertino Union), 21530 Stevens Creek Blvd
Modification to a Use Permit (U-2011-09) and an Architectural and Site approval to allow for the
installation of two (2) hydrogen refueling dispensers and accessory utility structures to an existing
gasoline station (BSP Union)
Action
The Planning Commission approved the application(s) on a 5-0-0 vote
Enclosures: Planning Commission Report October 27, 2020
Planning Commission Resolution(s) 6911 and 6912
Plan Set
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
Meeting: October 27, 2020
SUBJECT
Consider a Modification to Use Permit and Architectural and Site Approval to allow the
installation of two hydrogen fueling dispensers and accessory utility structures, site
improvements, and landscaping to an existing gasoline station (BSP Union). (Application
No(s).: M-2020-001 and ASA-2020-002; Applicant(s): Kristi Kandel; Location: 21530
Stevens Creek Blvd.; APN(s): 357-20-027)
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
That the Planning Commission adopt the proposed draft resolution to:
1. Find the project exempt from CEQA; and
2. Approve the Modification to Use Permit and Architectural and Site Approval (M-
2020-001 and ASA-2020-002) (Attachment 1 and 2)
DISCUSSION
Project Data:
General Plan Designation: Neighborhood Commercial/Residential
Zoning Designation: P(CN) – Planned Development with Neighborhood
Commercial intent
Lot Area 33,692 sq. ft. (0.77 acres)
Project Data Existing Proposed
Floor Area 2,279 sq. ft. No Change
Lot Coverage 2,279 sq. ft. 2,694 sq. ft.
Number of pumps – total 6 8
Gasoline 6 No Change
Hydrogen 0 2
Required Existing Proposed
Bicycle Parking 2 0 2
Vehicular Parking 10 12 No Change
Project Consistency with:
General Plan: Yes
Zoning: Yes, with Use Permit (U-2011-09)
Environmental
Assessment:
Categorically Exempt per Sections 15301, 15303, 15304
of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
construction or conversion of small facilities or
structures.
Background:
The existing gas station is
located on a 0.773-acre lot in
the Monta Vista Village
Special Area and is comprised
of a 2,279 sq. ft. 24-hour
convenience market and six
duel-head gasoline dispensers
under two sun canopies (see
blue dotted outline in Figure
1). The property is bounded by
Stevens Creek Boulevard to
the north with one- and two-
story commercial and office
buildings on the north side of
the Boulevard; CA State Route
85 on-ramp to the east; a one-story office building and its parking lot to the east and
south, and a two-story office building across Bubb Road to the west.
In May 2012, the Planning Commission approved permit s (U-2011-09 and ASA-2011-10)
to remodel the previous service station and add a new convenience market use by
converting existing automobile service bays and adding 327 square feet. The site was
permitted, as conditional uses, to operate for 24-hours, seven days a week, and sell
gasoline and alcohol (beer and wine) concurrently, with alcohol sales ceasing at midnight.
A 2,580 square foot office building was also approved on the east side of the property as
part of the project.
In late 2014 and 2015, the applicant requested the following minor modifications (DIR-
2014-13 and DIR-2015-25) to the approved project, which were approved:
Removal of the office component and replacement with landscaping;
Height increases of three feet to the north and south elevation entry towers, and a
building height increase of six inches;
Relocation of a transformer to a concrete pad near the trash enclosure at the rear;
Removal of one parking space along the rear of the property; and
Addition of three parallel parking stalls along the eastern end of the parking lot.
Figure 1: Project Aerial
STEVENS CREEK BLVD
Proposed Project
The property owner, represented by the project applicant, Kristi Kandel of I&D
Consulting, is requesting to expand the previously permitted uses on site to allow
dispensing of hydrogen fuel. The proposal is to add two hydrogen fueling dispensers and
associated hydrogen fuel equipment, and construct associated site improvements (see red
outlines in Figure 1).
This development will be the first hydrogen fueling station in Cupertino. The State of
California’s Energy Commission is funding $100 million annually in grants through the
Clean Transportation Program, for projects which expand the state’s network of
hydrogen fueling stations, including the one proposed. This grant supports the
development and deployment of new transportation technologies by expanding the
availability of alternative fuels and encouraging consumers to choose zero-emission
vehicles as alternatives to fossil-fuel vehicles. There are existing hydrogen fueling stations
in Saratoga, Campbell, San Jose, Sunnyvale, Mountain View, and Palo Alto.
Modification of Use Permit and Architectural and Site Approval
The project site is in a Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District and auto service
stations are permitted with a use permit approved by the Planning Commission.
Furthermore, any changes to the site or structures are required to have the design
reviewed for compatibility and design standards through an Architectural and Site
Approval permit per CMC Chapter 19.168.
Analysis:
Site Planning & Architectural Style
The existing convenience market is located roughly in the center of the 0.77-acre lot with
one canopy sheltering four dual-head gasoline dispensers along the Stevens Creek
Boulevard frontage and a second canopy sheltering two dual-head gasoline dispensers
along the Bubb Road frontage. No changes are proposed to these dispensers or canopies.
The site layout will be modified as follows:
Two new hydrogen fueling dispensers
will be added under the western canopy
(see blue dispensers shown in Figure 2);
Hydrogen equipment will be installed
on the eastern portion of the site, in an
area that was previously approved for
landscaping, including fuel tanks, a
transformer and a pedestal meter; and
Figure 2: Hydrogen fueling dispensers under the
western canopy viewed from Bubb Road.
Three parallel parking stalls on the eastern part of the property will be modified to
perpendicular stalls in the northeast end of the parking lot.
The setback for the hydrogen equipment is 62’ from the north property line, 27’ from the
eastern property line, and 23’ from the southern property line. The equipment is 10’-3”
tall and measures 13’-6” by 35’ and will occupy 473 square feet. There is a 40’ tall vent
stack attached to the equipment, which is required by state regulations. The equipment
is proposed to be buffered from the drive aisle by four removable bollards and three
permanent potted bollards (resembling planter boxes) along the western side of the
hydrogen equipment. The equipment and planter boxes are finished with stucco and
painted with colors to match the convenience market. The project also requires the
installation of a 6’ tall hydrogen transformer and a 5’ tall hydrogen pedestal meter located
closer to a public street as required by PG&E. The applicant proposes to plant evergreen
shrubs (see Attachment 3) that is adequate in screening the equipment.
The project is required to make driveway and sidewalk improvements in compliance
with the Department of Public Works’ standards. The property owner has agreed to
construct a 5’ monolithic sidewalk along Bubb Road and relocate utilities in the area of
the proposed sidewalk within private property. This proposal will require the removal
of two street trees: two Maidenhair ginkgo biloba trees (DBH 2” and 3”). These are being
reviewed by the Public Work’s staff for compliance with their standards. The two
driveway curb cuts on Bubb Road will be modified to accommodate the relocated
sidewalk. Additionally, the Bubb Road driveway closest to the intersection with Stevens
Creek Boulevard will be reduced in width from 35’ -7” to 26’-0” for vehicular safety.
As is standard practice for properties within the Monta Vista Village and those fronting
higher volume streets, a standard condition of approval is included as part of this project
approval which allows the City to require a future reciprocal ingress and egress easement
and connection with the property to the south, if the opportunity presents itself.
Adding a hydrogen fueling component to an existing gasoline fueling facility is
consistent with the zoning and general plan land use by accommodating commercial uses
that will provide a community service and support state and local efforts to reduce motor
vehicle emissions. The proposal addresses the following general plan policies including:
Policy M-8.6 Alternative Fuel Charging Stations: Develop a city-wide strategy to
encourage the construction of a network of public and private alternative fuel
vehicle charging/fueling stations.
Strategy ES-2.1.9 Energy Efficient Transportation Modes: Continue to encourage
fuel-efficient transportation modes such as alternative fuel vehicles, driverless
vehicles, public transit, car and vanpooling, community and regional shuttle
systems, car and bike sharing programs, safe routes to schools, commuter benefits,
and pedestrian and bicycle paths through infrastructure investment, development
incentives, and community education.
Policy LU-4.1: Street and Sidewalks: Ensure that the design of streets, sidewalks and
pedestrian and bicycle amenities are consistent with the vision for each Planning
Area and Complete Streets policies
Policy LU-25.4 Street Design and Connectivity: […] Roadway and sidewalk
improvements will also improve school routes from the northern neighborhoods to
the trischool area.
o Strategy LU-25.4.1 Interconnected access: Individual properties shall have
interconnected pedestrian and vehicle access and shared parking.
Policy M-3.5 Curb Cuts and Strategy: Minimize the number and the width of
driveway openings.
o Strategy M-3.5.1 Shared Driveway Access: Encourage property owners to use
shared driveway access and interconnected roads within blocks, where feasible.
Require driveway access closures, consolidations or both when a site is
remodeled or redeveloped.
Policy M-3.8 Bicycle Parking: Require new development and redevelopment to
provide public and private bicycle parking.
Trees & Landscaping (WELO)
While reviewing the proposed project, staff discovered that the landscaping installed in
the area to the east of the property’s parking lot, to replace the previously approved office
building, had been removed without permits to install a gravel parking area. To correct
the issue, replacement of the landscaping has been included as a condition of approval.
The applicant has provided a landscape plan that is generally consistent with the prior
approved landscape plan, while providing adequate screening for the proposed
hydrogen equipment (see Figure 3 and Attachment 4).
Figure 3: Hydrogen equipment
(orange), parking (blue), and
landscaping (green) on the eastern
end of the property: existing
approved conditions (L) and
proposed site plan (R).
Furthermore, no private protected trees are planned for removal and, therefore, no tree
removal permits are required. All trees will be protected and retained on site.
Bicycle and Vehicular Parking
The existing site is required to provide 10 vehicular parking spaces and two Class II
bicycle stalls per the vehicular parking standard of 1 space for each 250 sq. ft. and 1 stall
per 1,250 sq. ft. of convenience market area. For the existing and proposed uses on the
site, the property owner is proposing to maintain 12 parking spaces and install two new
bicycle stalls at the entrance of the convenience market, in order to comply with parking
standards.
There are currently eight uni-size parking stalls and one ADA-compliant stall along the
southern (rear) property line and three parallel parking stalls along the western side of
the landscape area. The proposal will install a curb to separate the paved area and the
landscaping area and reorient the three parallel parking stalls to be perpendicular
parking spaces. (see existing and proposed parking spaces in blue in Figure 3)
Lighting
Two existing site lights at the eastern end of the parking lot along the landscape curb is
proposed to be relocated along the eastern property line. No new site lights are proposed,
and no visual impacts are anticipated due to the relocation. A standard condition of
approval requires provision of a photometric plan to ensure compliance with the
requirements of the Municipal Code, prior to issuance of building permits.
Environmental Assessment
The project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act of 1970 (Public Resources Code section 21000 et seq.)
(“CEQA”), together with the State CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations,
Title 14, Section 15000 et seq.) (hereinafter, "CEQA Guidelines"), pursuant to CE QA
Guidelines sections 15301, 15303, 15304, and none of the exceptions to the categorical
exemptions in CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2 apply.
The Class 1 exemption applies to existing facilities that involve negligible or no
expansion of existing or former use. The proposed project adds equipment and
dispensers that do not increase the floor area of structures and adds less than 600 sq.
ft. of lot coverage to an existing gas station. Therefore, the proposed modifications at
the site do not exceed the threshold for additions to existing structures identified in
Section 15301 (e) (50 percent of the floor area of the structures before the addition, or
2,500 square feet, whichever is less). Therefore, the proposed project will not have a
significant effect on the environment.
The Class 3 exemption applies to new construction or conversion of small facilities
or structures. The proposed project consists of installation of small new equipment
and facilities in small structures that consists of two 7.5’ tall h ydrogen fueling
dispensers that occupy an area of 10 sq. ft. each, one transformer, one pedestal
meter and hydrogen fuel storage equipment that occupies 473 sq. ft. on the site.
Therefore, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15303 the proposed project will
not have a significant effect on the environment.
The Class 4 exemption applies to minor alterations to land. The proposed project
includes sidewalk construction that will remove 2 immature street trees and will
involve trenching and backfilling in order to install the proposed new equipment.
Since the project does not involve the removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees and
the surface where trenching and backfilling will occur will be restored, the project
is categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines section 15304 and will not have a
significant effect on the environment.
Other Department/Agency Review
The City’s Public Works Department, Environmental Services Division, Building
Division, Santa Clara County Fire and Hazardous Materials Department, r eviewed the
proposal and have provided comments to the project. Their pre-hearing
comments/conditions have been incorporated as conditions of approval in the draft
resolution (Attachment 1 and 2).
PUBLIC NOTICING AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH
The following table is a brief summary of the noticing done for this project:
Notice of Public Hearing Agenda
Site Signage (14 days prior to the hearing)
Legal ad placed in newspaper (at least 10
days prior to the hearing)
30 public hearing notices mailed to
property owners within 300 feet of the
project site (10 days prior to the hearing)
Posted on the City’s official notice
bulletin board (one week prior to the
hearing)
Posted on the City of Cupertino’s
website (one week prior to the hearing)
No public comments have been received as of the date of production of this staff report
(October 21, 2020).
PERMIT STREAMLINING ACT
This project is subject to the Permit Streamlining Act (Government Code Section 65920 –
65964). The City has complied with the deadlines found in the Permit Streamlining Act.
Project Received: March 5, 2020; Deemed Incomplete: April 3, 2020
Project Received: May 28, 2020; Deemed Incomplete: June 26, 2020
Project Resubmission: August 26, 2020; Deemed Complete: September 23, 2020
Since this project is Categorically Exempt, the City has 60 days (until November 22, 2020)
to decide on the project.
CONCLUSION
The proposed project is consistent with the zoning requirements for commercial
development and supports General Plan policies for alternative fuel infrastructure
construction. The property has adequate space under the existing gasoline canopies for
the hydrogen fueling dispensers and available undeveloped land for equipment
installation. The hydrogen equipment is located away from adjacent property lines and
will be buffered and screened with adequate landscaping material. Furthermore, the
equipment will be color matched to be consistent with the existing convenience market.
Therefore, staff recommends approval of the Architectural and Site Approval permit,
since the plans and conditions of approval address all concerns related to the proposed
project.
NEXT STEPS
Should the project be approved, the Planning Commission’s decision on this proposal is
final unless an appeal is filed within 14-calendar days from the date of the hearing on
November 10, 2020. The applicant may apply for building and other permits at the end
of the appeal period.
This approval expires on October 27, 2022, at which time the applicant may apply for a
two-year extension.
Prepared by: Ellen Yau, Associate Planner
Reviewed by: Piu Ghosh, Planning Manager
Approved by: Benjamin Fu, Director of Community Development
ATTACHMENTS:
1 – Draft Resolution for M-2020-001
2 – Draft Resolution for ASA-2020-002
3 – Plan Set
4 – Approved Landscape Plan from DIR-2015-25
1301507.1
M-2020-001
CITY OF CUPERTINO
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, California 95014
RESOLUTION NO. 6911
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
APPROVING A MODIFICATION TO A USE PERMIT TO ALLOW AN
EXPANSION OF OPERATIONS BY INSTALLING TWO HYDROGEN
FUELING DISPENSERS AND ACCESSORY UTILITY STRUCTURES TO AN
EXISTING GASOLINE STATION LOCATED AT 21350 STEVENS CREEK
BLVD.
SECTION I: PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Application No.: M-2020-001
Applicant: Kristi Kandel
Property Owner: BSP Cupertino Union LLC
Location: 21530 Stevens Creek Blvd. (APN#357-20-027)
SECTION II: FINDINGS FOR A USE PERMIT:
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Cupertino received an application
for a Modification to a Use Permit to consider expanding operations by allowing the
installation of two hydrogen fueling dispensers and accessory utility structures and site
improvements and landscaping to an existing gasoline fueling station as described in
Section I of this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the necessary public notices have been given as required by the Procedural
Ordinance of the City of Cupertino, and the Planning Commission has held at least one
public hearing in regard to the application; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act of
1970 (Public Resources Code section 21000 et seq.) (“CEQA”), together with the State
CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15000 et seq.)
(hereinafter, "CEQA Guidelines"), the City staff has independently studied the
proposed Project and has determined that the Project is exempt from environmental
review pursuant to the categorical exemption in CEQA Guidelines section 15301, 15303,
15304 for the reasons set forth in the staff report dated October 27, 2020 and
incorporated herein; and
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WHEREAS, on October 27, 2020, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public
hearing to receive public testimony on the Project, including the categorical CEQA
exemption in CEQA Guidelines sections 15301, 15303, 15304, and reviewed and
considered the information contained in the staff report pertaining to the Project, all
other pertinent documents, and all written and oral statements received by the Planning
Commission at or prior to the public hearing; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has met the burden of proof required to support said
application; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds as follows with regard to this application:
1. The proposed development and/or use, at the proposed location, will not be
detrimental or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity, and will not
be detrimental to the public health, safety, general welfare, or convenience;
The proposed hydrogen fuel dispensers will integrate into the current pattern of gasoline
dispensers at an existing gas station. There will be no changes to the existing convenience
market or the canopies that shelter patrons from the elements when fueling up. The
proposal will require the installation of additional equipment that is in an undeveloped
area east of the convenience market; however, the largest structure is setback more than
60’ from the public right of way on Stevens Creek Blvd. and is compatible in size,
massing, and color of the existing conditions. The other equipment includes a new
transformer and a pedestal meter. These items are not very large, located outside any
areas of visibility for thru traffic, and are adequately screened.
2. The proposed development and/or use will be located and conducted in a
manner in accord with the Cupertino Comprehensive General Plan, underlying
zoning regulations, and the purpose of this title and complies with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA);
The proposed modification to use will be consistent with the underlying zoning and
General Plan land use designations as a neighborhood commercial business with this
modification to the use permit (U-2011-09). Additionally, the addition of two hydrogen
fueling dispensers is aligned with the City’s goals in providing infrastructure, projects,
and programs that promote alternative fueling and energy efficient modes of
transportation.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission is the approval authority for this project and
granted the authority by the Municipal Code to exercise its independent judgment,
based on the record before it, for purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act;
and
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission takes the
following actions:
1. Exercises its independent judgment and determines that the Project is exempt from
CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15301, 15303, and 15304, based on the
following evaluations:
• The Class 1 exemption applies to existing facilities that involve negligible or no
expansion of existing or former use. The proposed project adds equipment and
dispensers that do not increase the floor area of structures and adds less than 600
sq. ft. of lot coverage to an existing gas station. Therefore the proposed addition of
hydrogen fueling facilities is less than the threshold for additions to existing
structures (Section 15301 (e) 50 percent of the floor area of the structures before the
addition, or 2,500 square feet, whichever is less; or 10,000 square feet) and will not
significantly expand the use beyond the current use that already exists and will
not have a significant effect on the environment.
• The Class 3 exemption applies to new construction or conversion of small facilities
or structures. The proposed project consists of installation of small new equipment
and facilities in small structures that consists of two 7.5’ tall hydrogen fueling
dispensers that occupy an area of 10 sq. ft. each and accessory hydrogen
equipment that occupies 473 sq. ft. on the site. Therefore, the proposed project is
within section 15303 and will not have a significant effect on the environment.
• The Class 4 exemption applies to minor alterations to land. The proposed project
includes sidewalk construction that will remove 2 immature street trees and will
involve trenching and backfilling in order to install the equipment. Since the
project does not involve the removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees and the area
where trenching and backfilling will occur will be restored, the project is within
section 15304 and will not have a significant effect on the environment.
2. Approves the application for a Modification to Use Permit, Application no. M-2020-001
subject to the conditions which are enumerated in this Resolution beginning on PAGE 4
thereof. The conclusions and subconclusions upon which the findings and conditions
specified in this resolution are based, including those contained in the Public Hearing
record concerning Application no. M-2020-001 as set forth in the Minutes of Planning
Commission Meeting of October 27, 2020, are hereby incorporated by reference as though
fully set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the foregoing recitals are true
and correct and are included herein by reference as findings.
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SECTION III: CONDITIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DEPT.
1. APPROVED EXHIBITS
Approval is based on the plan set consisting of 9 sheets, labeled Sheets 1 of 9
through 9 of 9 entitled, “FEFUEL Hydrogen Fueling Station,” drawn and submitted
by Lars Andersen & Associates, Inc.
2. ANNOTATION OF THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
The conditions of approval set forth shall be incorporated into and annotated on the
first page of the building plans.
3. CONCURRENT APPROVAL CONDITIONS
The conditions of approval contained in file no. ASA-2020-002 shall be applicable to
this approval.
4. ACCURACY OF PROJECT PLANS
The applicant/property owner is responsible to verify all pertinent property data
including but not limited to property boundary locations, building setbacks,
property size, building square footage, any relevant easements and/or construction
records. Any misrepresentation of any property data may invalidate this approval
and may require additional review.
5. PREVIOUS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
The following previous conditions of approval for the project pertaining to use and
architectural/site details shall remain in effect:
U-2011-09 All conditions, except that the approval for the 2,580 square foot
office building is no longer valid pursuant to DIR-2014-13
ASA-2011-10 All conditions, except that the approved architectural and site
details shall be superseded by this approval
DIR-2014-13 All conditions
DIR-2015-25 All conditions
6. INGRESS/EGRESS EASEMENT
Prior to final occupancy, the property owner shall record an appropriate deed
restriction and covenant running with the land subject to the approval of the City
Attorney, to provide the necessary reciprocal ingress and egress easements to and
from the adjoining properties for purposes of pedestrian and vehicular access and
cross circulation. The easement language shall provide that construction of any
driveways shall be completed to the City’s satisfaction at such time as the city can
require the adjacent property owners to agree to construct driveway(s) and provide
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reciprocal ingress/egress easements through a planning permit. The cost of
construction of the connection shall be appropriately apportioned. The agreement
language including the driveway(s) and easement layout shall be reviewed and
approved by the City prior to recordation with the County Recorder’s Office. The
easement shall contain a provision that it may not be modified or removed without
express written approval from the City.
7. BICYCLE PARKING
The applicant shall provide bicycle parking and bike racks for the proposed project
in accordance with the City’s Parking Regulations under Chapter 19.124 of the
Cupertino Municipal Code.
4. BUILDING AND FIRE CODE
The applicant shall apply for and obtain building permits to allow the construction
of the approved project. The applicant shall provide information and plans to allow
the Building Official and the Fire Marshall or their designee that the proposed plans
comply with Building and Fire Codes in effect at the time of application for a
building permit.
5. DEMOLITION REQUIREMENTS
All demolished building and site materials shall be recycled to the maximum extent
feasible to the satisfaction of the Building Official. The applicant shall provide
evidence that materials were recycled prior to issuance of final demolition/grading
permits.
6. PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PLAN
Prior to commencement of construction activities, the applicant shall arrange for a
pre-construction meeting with the pertinent departments (including, but not limited
to, Building, Planning, Public Works, Santa Clara County Fire Department), prior to
issuance of grading and/or building permits, to review an applicant-prepared
construction management plan including, but not limited to:
a. Plan for compliance with conditions of approval
b. Plan for public access during work in the public right-of-way
c. Construction staging area
d. Construction schedule and hours
e. Construction phasing plan, if any
f. Contractor parking area
g. Tree preservation/protection plan
h. Site dust, noise and storm run-off management plan
i. Emergency/complaint and construction site manager contacts
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7. GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION HOURS AND NOISE LIMITS
a. All grading activities shall be limited to the dry season (April 15 to October
1), unless permitted otherwise by the Director of Public works.
b. Construction hours and noise limits shall be compliant with all requirements
of Chapter 10.48 of the Cupertino Municipal Code.
c. Grading, street construction, underground utility and demolition hours for
work done more than 750 feet away from residential areas shall be limited to
Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to
6 p.m. Grading, street construction, demolition or underground utility work
within 750 feet of residential areas shall not occur on Saturdays, Sundays,
holidays, and during the nighttime period as defined in Section 10.48.053(b)
of the Municipal Code.
d. Construction activities shall be limited to Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 8
p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Construction activities are
not allowed on holidays as defined in Chapter 10.48 of the Municipal Code.
Night time construction is allowed if compliant with nighttime standards of
Section 10.48 of the Cupertino Municipal Code.
e. Rules and regulations pertaining to all construction activities and limitations
identified in this permit, along with the name and telephone number of an
applicant appointed disturbance coordinator, shall be posted in a prominent
location at the entrance to the job site.
f. The applicant shall be responsible for educating all contractors and
subcontractors of said construction restrictions.
The applicant shall comply with the above grading and construction hours and
noise limit requirements unless otherwise indicated.
8. DUST CONTROL
The following construction practices shall be implemented during all phases of
construction for the proposed project to prevent visible dust emissions from leaving
the site:
a. Water all exposed surfaces areas (e.g., parking areas, staging areas, soil piles,
graded areas, and unpaved access roads) at least twice daily and more often
during windy periods to prevent visible dust from leaving the site; active
areas adjacent to windy periods; active areas adjacent to existing land uses
shall be kept damp at all times, or shall be treated with non-toxic stabilizers
or dust palliatives.
b. All haul trucks transporting soil, sand, or other loose material off-site shall be
covered.
c. All visible mud or dirt track-out onto adjacent public roads shall be removed
using wet power vacuum street sweepers at least once per day. The use of
dry power sweeping is prohibited.
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d. All vehicle speeds on unpaved roads shall be limited to 15 mph.
e. All roadways, driveways, and sidewalks to be paved shall be completed as
soon as possible. Building pads shall be laid as soon as possible after grading
unless seeding or soil binders are used.
f. Idling times shall be minimized either by shutting equipment off when not in
use or reducing the maximum idling time to 5 minutes (as required by the
California airborne toxics control measure Title 13, Section 2485 of California
Code of Regulations [CCR]). Clear signage shall be provided for construction
workers at all access points.
g. All construction equipment shall be maintained and properly tuned in
accordance with manufacturer’s specifications. All equipment shall be
checked by a certified mechanic and determined to be running in proper
condition prior to operation.
h. Post a publicly visible sign with the telephone number and person to contact
at the Lead Agency regarding dust complaints. This person shall respond and
take corrective action within 48 hours. The Air District’s phone number shall
also be visible to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
The applicant shall incorporate the City’s construction best management practices
into the building permit plan set prior to any grading, excavation, foundation or
building permit issuance.
9. SIGNAGE
Signage is not approved with this use permit application. Any additional future
signage shall conform to the City Sign Code and Monta Vista Design Guidelines.
10. SITE IMPROVEMENTS
All proposed site improvements shall be completed prior to final occupancy of any
structures/uses approved in conjunction with the project.
11. CONSULTATION WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS
The applicant is responsible to consult with other departments and/or agencies with
regard to the proposed project for additional conditions and requirements. Any
misrepresentation of any submitted data may invalidate an approval by the
Community Development Department.
12. INDEMNIFICATION AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
As part of the application, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the applicant shall
agree to indemnify, defend with the attorneys of the City’s choice, and hold
harmless the City, its City Council, and its officers, employees, and agents
(collectively, the “indemnified parties”) from and against any liability, claim, action,
cause of action, suit, damages, judgment, lien, levy, or proceeding (collectively
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referred to as “proceeding”) brought by a third party against one or more of the
indemnified parties or one or more of the indemnified parties and the applicant
related to any Ordinance, Resolution, or action approving the project, the related
entitlements, environmental review documents, finding or determinations, or any
other permit or approval authorized for the project. The indemnification shall
include but not be limited to damages, fees, and costs awarded against the City, if
any, and cost of suit, attorneys’ fees, and other costs, liabilities, and expenses
incurred in connection with such proceeding whether incurred by the Applicant, the
City, or the parties initiating or bringing such proceeding.
The applicant shall agree to (without limitation) reimburse the City its actual
attorneys’ fees and costs incurred in defense of the litigation. Such attorneys’ fees
and costs shall include amounts paid to the City’s outside counsel and shall include
City Attorney time and overhead costs and other City staff overhead costs and any
costs directly related to the litigation reasonably incurred by City. The applicant
shall likewise agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the indemnified
parties from and against any damages, attorneys’ fees, or costs awards, including
attorneys’ fees awarded under Code of Civil Procedure section 1021.5, assessed or
awarded against the indemnified parties. The Applicant shall cooperate with the
City to enter a Reimbursement Agreement to govern any such reimbursement.
The Applicant shall agree to (without limitation) reimburse the City for all costs
incurred in additional investigation or study of, or for supplementing, redrafting,
revising, or amending, any document (such as an Environmental Impact Report,
negative declaration, specific plan, or general plan amendment) if made necessary
by proceedings challenging the project approvals and related environmental review,
if the applicant desires to continue to pursue the project.
The Applicant shall agree that the City shall have no liability to the Applicant for
business interruption, punitive, speculative, or consequential damages.
13. NOTICE OF FEES, DEDICATIONS, RESERVATIONS OR OTHER EXACTIONS
The Conditions of Project Approval set forth herein may include certain fees,
dedication requirements, reservation requirements, and other exactions. Pursuant to
Government Code Section 66020(d) (1), these Conditions constitute written notice of
a statement of the amount of such fees, and a description of the dedications,
reservations, and other exactions. You are hereby further notified that the 90-day
approval period in which you may protest these fees, dedications, reservations, and
other exactions, pursuant to Government Code Section 66020(a), has begun. If you
fail to file a protest within this 90-day period complying with all of the requirements
of Section 66020, you will be legally barred from later challenging such exactions.
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SECTION IV: CONDITIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT
10. STREET IMPROVEMENTS & DEDICATION
Roadway improvements along the project will be required to the satisfaction of the
Director of Public Works. Street improvements, grading and drainage plans must be
completed and approved prior to issuance of Building Permit.
Street improvements may include, but not be limited to, new 5’ wide sidewalk along
Bubb Rd and upgrade two driveway approaches to City Standard Detail 1-21. Any
existing on-site utilities that are within the public right of way shall be relocated.
All improvements must be completed and accepted by the City prior to final
building permit acceptance.
11. ACCEPTANCE OF PROPERTY RIGHTS
The Public Works Director, or his/her designee, shall have the authority to accept all
offers of dedications, easements, quitclaims and other property rights and interests
on behalf of the City.
12. PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE IMPROVEMENTS
Developer shall provide pedestrian and bicycle related improvements (e.g. walkway
and bicycle racks, etc.) consistent with the Cupertino Bicycle Transportation Plan
and the Pedestrian Transportation Guidelines, and as approved by the Director of
Public Works.
13. GRADING & DRAINAGE
Drainage shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. The
storm drain system may include, but is not limited to bioretention basins, inlet
filters, storm lateral, and measures to reduce the amount of runoff from the site and
improve water quality.
All storm drain inlets shall be clearly marked with the words “No Dumping – Flows
to Creek” using permanently affixed metal medallions or equivalent, as approved
by the Environmental Programs Division.
14. C.3 REQUIREMENTS
C.3 regulated improvements are required for all projects creating and/or replacing
5,000 S.F. or more of impervious surface (collectively over the entire site including
previous projects). At building permit stage, submit the C.3 Impervious Surface
Form for City’s record.
The developer must include the use and maintenance of site design, source control
and storm water treatment Best Management Practices (BMPs).
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15. IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT
The project developer shall enter into a development agreement with the City of
Cupertino providing for payment of fees, including but not limited to checking and
inspection fees, storm drain fees, park dedication fees and fees for under grounding
of utilities. Said agreement and fees shall be executed and paid prior to issuance of
Building permit.
Fees:
a. Checking & Inspection Fees: Per current fee schedule: $891
b. Storm Drainage Fee: Per current fee schedule: $821
c. Transportation Impact Fee: Per current fee schedule: $81,874 (based on 13
trips X $6,298 per PM peak-hour trips
generated)
d. Encroachment Permit Fee: Per current fee schedule: $2,638
Bonds:
a. Faithful Performance Bond: 100% of Off-site and On-site Improvements
b. Labor & Material Bond: 100% of Off-site and On-site Improvement
The fees described above are imposed based upon the current fee schedule adopted
by the City Council. However, the fees imposed herein may be modified at the time
issuance of a building permit in the event of said change or changes, the fees
changed at that time will reflect the then current fee schedule.
16. TRANSPORTATION IMPACT FEES
The Project is subject to the payment of Transportation Impact Fees under City’s
Transportation Impact Fee Program (Chapter 14.02 of the Cupertino Municipal
Code).
17. UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
Developer shall comply with the requirements of the Underground Utilities
Ordinance No. 331 and other related Ordinances and regulations of the City of
Cupertino, and shall coordinate with affected utility providers for installation of
underground utility devices. Developer shall submit detailed plans showing utility
underground provisions. Said plans shall be subject to prior approval of the
affected Utility provider and the Director of Public Works.
18. TRANSFORMERS & CABINETS
Electrical transformers, telephone cabinets and similar equipment shall be placed in
underground vaults. The developer must receive written approval from both the
Public Works Department and the Community Development Department prior to
installation of any above ground equipment. Should above ground equipment be
permitted by the City, equipment and enclosures shall be screened with fencing and
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landscaping such that said equipment is not visible from public street areas, as
determined by the Community Development Department.
19. BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
Utilize Best Management Practices (BMPs), as required by the State Water Resources
Control Board, for construction activity, which disturbs soil. BMP plans shall be
included in grading and street improvement plans.
20. EROSION CONTROL PLAN
Developer must provide an approved erosion control plan by a Registered Civil
Engineer. This plan should include all erosion control measures used to retain
materials on site. Erosion control notes shall be stated on the plans.
21. WORK SCHEDULE
Every 6 months, the developer shall submit a work schedule to the City to show the
timetable for all grading/erosion control work in conjunction with this project.
22. TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN
The developer must submit a traffic control plan by a Registered Traffic Engineer to
be approved by the City. The plan shall include a temporary traffic control plan for
work in the right of way as well as a routing plan for all vehicles used during
construction. All traffic control signs must be reviewed and approved by the City
prior to commencement of work. The City has adopted Manual on Uniform Traffic
Control Devices (MUTCD) standards for all signage and striping work throughout
the City.
SECTION V: CONDITIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL
PROGRAMS DIVISION
23. REVISIONS TO PLANS
The project will be reviewed at the time of building permit submittal and there may
be additional requirements related to stormwater pollutant management and solid
waste diversion and management. Please see comment 4 below and address each
item as it relates to your project. The requirements trigger due to a
development/building permit being issued, not due to project scope. If the storm
drain inlet trash/hydrocarbon filtering and drain labeling have already been
addressed, there will be no further action required; however, please address in your
comment response.
24. PROPOSED GRADING
Please include with the resubmittal, a topographical site plan for this property
clearly identifying the following: 1) total number and location of all storm drain
surface inlets (including bioretention and trench drains), 2) location and flow path of
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all underground storm drain lines, and 3) all connection points to the City storm
drain system, adjacent private properties, diversion channels, and creeks, and 4)
each storm drain inlet and bioretention overflow must have the specific type of
certified full trash capture device/treatment system to be installed identified.
25. SHEET 5- PROPOSED GRADING
Due to the County Shelter in Place Order, a pre-comment inspection is unable to be
conducted as of the issuance of this comment letter. If the existing storm drain inlets
do not currently have full trash capture treatment including hydrocarbon filtration,
they will be required as follows: All exterior storm drain inlets (existing and new),
including bioretention area overflow catch basins (existing and new) and linear
trench drains (existing and new)must be treated with full trash capture systems to
prevent litter from entering the City’s storm drain system and/or any adjacent creeks
or diversion channels. Systems and devices used must be approved by the
California State Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) and selected from
the San Francisco Bay RWQCB Certified Full Capture System List of Trash
Treatment Control Devices which may be viewed at:
https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/stormwater/trash_implementation.html
26. DEVELOPMENT FORMS
The applicant and property owner must sign and submit to the Environmental
Programs Division, the attached “Environmental Programs Division Conditions of
Approval for Tenant Improvements and Development” form. The form may be
www.cupertino.org/greendev
SECTION VI: CONDITIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE BUILDING DIVISION
27. REVISIONS TO PLANS
Revise the plans to call out the setbacks of the hydrogen equipment to the property
lines and provide specifications/listing information for the hydrogen shelter/box.
SECTION VII: CONDITIONS ADMINISTERED BY SANTA CLARA COUNTY FIRE
DEPT.
28. REVISIONS TO PLANS
At the time of building permit submittal, submit a complete and accurate set of
plans for the hydrogen storage and dispensing facility showing set-backs to
buildings, building openings and property/lot lines. Include all cut-sheets, process
piping diagrams, and ancillary equipment.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of October, 2020, Regular Meeting of the
Planning Commission of the City of Cupertino, State of California, by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Chair Moore, Vice Chair Wang, Takahashi, Fung,
Saxena
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: none
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: none
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: none
ATTEST: APPROVED:
/s/Benjamin Fu /s/Kitty Moore
Benjamin Fu Kitty Moore
Director of Community Development Chair, Planning Commission
ASA-2020-002
CITY OF CUPERTINO
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, California 95014
RESOLUTION NO. 6912
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
APPROVING AN ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE APPROVAL TO ALLOW
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TWO HYDROGEN FUELING DISPENSERS,
ACCESSORY UTILITY STRUCTURES, AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS AND
LANDSCAPING TO AN EXISTING GASOLINE STATION LOCATED AT
21350 STEVENS CREEK BLVD.
SECTION I: PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Application No.: ASA-2020-002
Applicant: Kristi Kandel
Property Owner: BSP Cupertino Union LLC
Location: 21530 Stevens Creek Blvd. (APN#357-20-027)
SECTION II: FINDINGS FOR AN ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE APPROVAL:
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Cupertino received an application
for an Architectural and Site Approval to consider allowing the installation of two
hydrogen fueling dispensers and accessory utility structures and site improvements
and landscaping to an existing gasoline fueling station as described in Section I of this
Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the necessary public notices have been given as required by the Procedural
Ordinance of the City of Cupertino, and the Planning Commission has held at least one
public hearing in regard to the application; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act of
1970 (Public Resources Code section 21000 et seq.) (“CEQA”), together with the State
CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15000 et seq.)
(hereinafter, "CEQA Guidelines"), the City staff has independently studied the
proposed Project and has determined that the Project is exempt from environmental
review pursuant to the categorical exemption in CEQA Guidelines section 15301, 15303,
15304 for the reasons set forth in the staff report dated October 27, 2020 and
incorporated herein; and
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WHEREAS, on October 27, 2020, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public
hearing to receive public testimony on the Project, including the categorical CEQA
exemption in CEQA Guidelines sections 15301, 15303, 15304, and reviewed and
considered the information contained in the staff report pertaining to the Project, all
other pertinent documents, and all written and oral statements received by the Planning
Commission at or prior to the public hearing; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has met the burden of proof required to support said
application; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds as follows with regard to this application:
1. The proposal, at the proposed location, will not be detrimental or injurious to
property or improvements in the vicinity, and will not be detrimental to the public
health, safety, general welfare, or convenience;
The proposal is consistent with the neighborhood commercial use as allowed through the
approval of a conditional use permit. The property is located adjacent to Stevens Creek Blvd,
a major arterial, and CA State Route 85 and therefore a favorable location for an existing
gasoline fueling station and added hydrogen fueling dispensers. The site improvements
include reducing the width of a driveway and the construction of a sidewalk along Bubb
Road where one did not exist. The project is therefore in a location that is not injurious or
detrimental to property and will increase the safety, general welfare and convenience to the
public.
2. The proposal is consistent with the purposes of Chapter 19.168, the General Plan,
any specific plan, zoning ordinances, applicable planned development permit,
conditional use permits, variances, subdivision maps or other entitlements to use
which regulate the subject property including, but not limited to, adherence to the
following specific criteria:
a) Abrupt changes in building scale should be avoided. A gradual transition related
to height and bulk should be achieved between new and existing buildings.
This project does not propose any new buildings, but the new proposed hydrogen
equipment does keep in scale with the existing one-story 16’ tall convenience market
building. The 480 square foot equipment is located more than 60’ away from Stevens
Creek Boulevard and is measured at a height of under 11’. Additionally, the hydrogen
dispensers are consistent in size with the two existing gasoline dispensers where they will
be located next to under an existing canopy. Therefore there are no abrupt changes in
building scale and a consistent height, and massing is maintained.
b) In order to preserve design harmony between new and existing building and in
order to preserve and enhance property values, the materials, textures and colors
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of new building should harmonize with adjacent development by being
consistent or compatible with design and color schemes with the future character
of the neighborhoods and purposes of the zone in which they are situated. The
location, height and materials of walls, fencing, hedges and screen planting
should harmonize with adjacent development. Unsightly storage areas, utility
installations and unsightly elements of parking lots should be concealed. The
planting of ground cover or various types of pavements should be used to
prevent dust and erosion, and the unnecessary destruction of existing healthy
trees should be avoided. Lighting for development should be adequate to meet
safety requirements as specified by the engineering and building departments,
and provide shielding to prevent spill-over light to adjoining property owners.
The proposed project will introduce two new hydrogen fueling dispensers that will be
located under an existing gasoline fueling canopy. The proprietary dispensers are
stylistically different from the traditional gasoline fueling dispensers, but the rectilinear
shape and size are reasonably similar. The hydrogen equipment structure, located on the
east side of the property, occupies less than 480 square feet of an undeveloped area of the
property but will be painted to be consistent with the color scheme of the convenience
market. The incorporation of the new dispensers among the existing gasoline dispensers
and the location and color-matching proposed for the hydrogen equipment will be
consistent with the aesthetic of the existing gas station therefore will harmonize with the
current design and use. The existing trash enclosure and most parking spaces will
remain at the rear of the property and therefore properly screened from public right of
way. The project proposes to remove two street trees but does not propose the removal of
any private trees and will introduce screening shrubs along Stevens Creek Blvd. and
along the eastern and southern property lines. Additionally, low growing and low
maintenance groundcovers are proposed in curbed landscape islands between driveway
approaches, around the existing ground sign, and in the undeveloped area east of the
hydrogen equipment.
c) The number, location, color, size, height, lighting and landscaping of outdoor
advertising signs and structures have been designed to minimize traffic hazard,
positively affect the general appearance of the neighborhood and harmonize
with adjacent development.
No signs are proposed as part of this approval.
d) With respect to new projects within existing residential neighborhoods, new
development should be designed to protect residents from noise, traffic, light
and visually intrusive effects by use of buffering, setbacks, landscaping, walls
and other appropriate design measures.
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This project is a modification to an existing commercial gas fueling station and is located
more than 250 feet away from residential located on the other side of Stevens Creek Blvd.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has independently reviewed and considered the
Project and the basis for the exemption prior to taking any approval actions on the
Project, and exercising its independent judgment, based upon the entire record before it,
has determined that the Project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines
sections 15301, 15303, 15304, which applies to existing facilities that involve negligible
or no expansion of existing or former use, to new construction or conversion of small
facilities or structures, and minor alterations to land; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission is the approval authority for this project and
granted the authority by the Municipal Code to exercise its independent judgment,
based on the record before it, for purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act;
and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission approves the
application for an Architectural and Site Approval, Application no. ASA-2020-002
subject to the conditions which are enumerated in this Resolution beginning on PAGE 4
thereof. The conclusions and subconclusions upon which the findings and conditions
specified in this resolution are based, including those contained in the Public Hearing
record concerning Application no. ASA-2020-002 as set forth in the Minutes of
Planning Commission Meeting of October 27, 2020, are hereby incorporated by
reference as though fully set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the foregoing recitals are true
and correct and are included herein by reference as findings.
SECTION III: CONDITIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DEPT.
1. APPROVED EXHIBITS
Approval is based on the plan set consisting of 9 sheets, labeled Sheets 1 of 9
through 9 of 9 entitled, “FEFUEL Hydrogen Fueling Station,” drawn and submitted
by Lars Andersen & Associates, Inc.
2. ANNOTATION OF THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
The conditions of approval set forth shall be incorporated into and annotated on the
first page of the building plans.
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3. CONCURRENT APPROVAL CONDITIONS
The conditions of approval contained in file no. M-2020-001 shall be applicable to
this approval.
4. ACCURACY OF PROJECT PLANS
The applicant/property owner is responsible to verify all pertinent property data
including but not limited to property boundary locations, building setbacks,
property size, building square footage, any relevant easements and/or construction
records. Any misrepresentation of any property data may invalidate this approval
and may require additional review.
5. EXTERIOR BUILDING MATERIALS/TREATMENTS
The final building exterior plan shall closely resemble the details shown on the
original approved plans. Final building exterior treatment plan (including but not
limited to details on exterior color, materials, architectural treatments, doors,
windows, lighting fixtures, and/or embellishments) shall be reviewed and approved
by the Director of Community Development prior to issuance of building permits to
ensure quality and consistency. Any exterior changes determined to be substantial
by the Director of Community Development shall either require a modification to
this permit or a new permit based on the extent of the change.
6. SCREENING
All mechanical and other equipment on the building or on the site shall be screened
so they are not visible from public street areas or adjoining developments. Screening
materials/colors shall match building features and materials. The height of the
screening shall be taller than the height of the mechanical equipment that it is
designed to screen. Should above ground equipment be permitted by the City,
equipment and enclosures shall be screened with fencing and landscaping such that
said equipment is not visible from public street areas, as determined by the
Community Development Department. The location of equipment and necessary
screening shall be reviewed and approved by the Director of Community
Development prior to issuance of building permits.
7. UTILITY STRUCTURE PLAN
Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall work with staff to provide a
detailed utility plan to demonstrate screening or undergrounding of all new utlity
structures [including, but not limited to backflow preventers (BFP), fire department
connections (FDC), post-indicator valves (PIV), and gas meters] to the satisfaction of
the Director of Community Development, Public Works, Fire Department, and
applicable utility agencies.
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8. SIGNAGE
Signage is not approved with this permit application. Signage shall conform to the
City Sign Code.
9. SITE LIGHTING
All lighting must conform to the standards in the Parking Regulations Ordinance,
and the final lighting plan (including a detailed photometric plan) shall be reviewed
and approved by the Director of Community Development prior to building permit
issuance. A report from a licensed lighting engineer may be required to confirm all
exterior lighting throughout the site complies with the City’s Ordinance.
10. DEMOLITION REQUIREMENTS
All demolished building and site materials shall be recycled to the maximum extent
feasible to the satisfaction of the Building Official. The applicant shall provide
evidence that materials were recycled prior to issuance of final demolition/grading
permits.
11. PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PLAN
Prior to commencement of construction activities, the applicant shall arrange for a
pre-construction meeting with the pertinent departments (including, but not limited
to, Building, Planning, Public Works, Santa Clara County Fire Department), prior to
issuance of grading and/or building permits, to review an applicant-prepared
construction management plan including, but not limited to:
a. Plan for compliance with conditions of approval
b. Plan for public access during work in the public right-of-way
c. Construction staging area
d. Construction schedule and hours
e. Construction phasing plan, if any
f. Contractor parking area
g. Tree preservation/protection plan
h. Site dust, noise and storm run-off management plan
i. Emergency/complaint and construction site manager contacts
12. GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION HOURS AND NOISE LIMITS
The applicant shall indicate compliance with the following grading and construction
hours and noise limit requirements on all demolition, construction and grading
permits, and in the construction management plan(s), unless otherwise indicated.
a. All grading activities shall be limited to the dry season (April 15 to October
1), unless permitted otherwise by the Director of Public works.
b. Construction hours and noise limits shall be compliant with all requirements
of Chapter 10.48 of the Cupertino Municipal Code.
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c. Grading, street construction, underground utility and demolition hours for
work done more than 750 feet away from residential areas shall be limited to
Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to
6 p.m. Grading, street construction, demolition or underground utility work
within 750 feet of residential areas shall not occur on Saturdays, Sundays,
holidays, and during nighttime period as defined in Section 10.48.053(b) of
the Municipal Code.
d. Construction activities shall be limited to Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 8
p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Construction activities are
not allowed on holidays as defined in Chapter 10.48 of the Municipal Code.
Night time construction is allowed if compliant with nighttime standards of
Section 10.48 of the Cupertino Municipal Code.
e. Rules and regulations pertaining to all construction activities and limitations
identified in this permit, along with the name and telephone number of an
applicant appointed disturbance coordinator, shall be posted in a prominent
location at the entrance to the job site.
The applicant shall be responsible for educating all contractors and subcontractors
of said construction restrictions.
13. DUST CONTROL
The following construction practices shall be implemented during all phases of
construction for the proposed project to prevent visible dust emissions from leaving
the site:
a. Water all exposed surfaces areas (e.g., parking areas, staging areas, soil piles,
graded areas, and unpaved access roads) at least twice daily and more often
during windy periods to prevent visible dust from leaving the site; active
areas adjacent to windy periods; active areas adjacent to existing land uses
shall be kept damp at all times, or shall be treated with non-toxic stabilizers
or dust palliatives.
b. All haul trucks transporting soil, sand, or other loose material off-site shall be
covered.
c. All visible mud or dirt track-out onto adjacent public roads shall be removed
using wet power vacuum street sweepers at least once per day. The use of
dry power sweeping is prohibited.
d. All vehicle speeds on unpaved roads shall be limited to 15 mph.
e. All roadways, driveways, and sidewalks to be paved shall be completed as
soon as possible. Building pads shall be laid as soon as possible after grading
unless seeding or soil binders are used.
f. Idling times shall be minimized either by shutting equipment off when not in
use or reducing the maximum idling time to 5 minutes (as required by the
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California airborne toxics control measure Title 13, Section 2485 of California
Code of Regulations [CCR]). Clear signage shall be provided for construction
workers at all access points.
g. All construction equipment shall be maintained and properly tuned in
accordance with manufacturer’s specifications. All equipment shall be
checked by a certified mechanic and determined to be running in proper
condition prior to operation.
h. Post a publicly visible sign with the telephone number and person to contact
at the Lead Agency regarding dust complaints. This person shall respond and
take corrective action within 48 hours. The Air District’s phone number shall
also be visible to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
The applicant shall incorporate the City’s construction best management practices
into the building permit plan set prior to any grading, excavation, foundation or
building permit issuance.
14. LANDSCAPE PROJECT SUBMITTAL
Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit a full Landscape
Documentation Package, per sections 14.15.050 A, B, C, and D of the Landscape
Ordinance, for projects with landscape area 500 square feet or more or elect to
submit a Prescriptive Compliance Application per sections 14.15.040 A, B, and C for
projects with landscape area between 500 square feet and 2,500 square feet. The
Landscape Documentation Package or Prescriptive Compliance Application shall be
reviewed and approved to the satisfaction of the Director of Community
Development prior to issuance of building permits, and additional requirements per
sections 14.15.040 D, E, F, and G or 14.15.050 E, F, G, H, and I will be required to be
reviewed and approved prior to final inspections.
15. LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION REPORT
The project is subject to all provisions delineated in the Landscape Ordinance (CMC,
Chapter 14.15). A landscape installation audit shall be conducted by a certified
landscape professional after the landscaping and irrigation system have been
installed. The findings of the assessment shall be consolidated into a landscape
installation report prior to final occupancy and inspections.
The landscape installation report shall include, but is not limited to: inspection to
confirm that the landscaping and irrigation system are installed as specified in the
landscape and irrigation design plan, system tune-up, system test with distribution
uniformity, reporting overspray or run-off that causes overland flow, and
preparation of an irrigation schedule.
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The landscape installation report shall include the following statement: “The
landscape and irrigation system have been installed as specified in the landscape
and irrigation design plan and complies with the criteria of the ordinance and the
permit.”
16. LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE
Per the Landscape Ordinance (CMC, Chapter 14.15), a maintenance schedule shall
be established and submitted to the Director of Community Development or his/her
designee, either with the landscape application package, with the landscape
installation report, or any time before the landscape installation report is submitted.
a. Schedules should take into account water requirements for the plant
establishment period and water requirements for established landscapes.
b. Maintenance shall include, but not be limited to the following: routine
inspection; pressure testing, adjustment and repair of the irrigation system;
aerating and de-thatching turf areas; replenishing mulch; fertilizing; pruning;
replanting of failed plants; weeding; pest control; and removing obstructions
to emission devices.
c. Failed plants shall be replaced with the same or functionally equivalent
plants that may be size-adjusted as appropriate for the stage of growth of the
overall installation. Failing plants shall either be replaced or be revived
through appropriate adjustments in water, nutrients, pest control or other
factors as recommended by a landscaping professional.
17. CONSULTATION WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS
The applicant is responsible to consult with other departments and/or agencies with
regard to the proposed project for additional conditions and requirements. Any
misrepresentation of any submitted data may invalidate an approval by the
Community Development Department.
18. INDEMNIFICATION AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
As part of the application, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the applicant shall
agree to indemnify, defend with the attorneys of the City’s choice, and hold
harmless the City, its City Council, and its officers, employees, and agents
(collectively, the “indemnified parties”) from and against any liability, claim, action,
cause of action, suit, damages, judgment, lien, levy, or proceeding (collectively
referred to as “proceeding”) brought by a third party against one or more of the
indemnified parties or one or more of the indemnified parties and the applicant
related to any Ordinance, Resolution, or action approving the project, the related
entitlements, environmental review documents, finding or determinations, or any
other permit or approval authorized for the project. The indemnification shall
include but not be limited to damages, fees, and costs awarded against the City, if
Resolution No. 6912 ASA-2020-002 October 27, 2020
Page 10
any, and cost of suit, attorneys’ fees, and other costs, liabilities, and expenses
incurred in connection with such proceeding whether incurred by the Applicant, the
City, or the parties initiating or bringing such proceeding.
The applicant shall agree to (without limitation) reimburse the City its actual
attorneys’ fees and costs incurred in defense of the litigation. Such attorneys’ fees
and costs shall include amounts paid to the City’s outside counsel and shall include
City Attorney time and overhead costs and other City staff overhead costs and any
costs directly related to the litigation reasonably incurred by City. The applicant
shall likewise agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the indemnified
parties from and against any damages, attorneys’ fees, or costs awards, including
attorneys’ fees awarded under Code of Civil Procedure section 1021.5, assessed or
awarded against the indemnified parties. The Applicant shall cooperate with the
City to enter a Reimbursement Agreement to govern any such reimbursement.
The Applicant shall agree to (without limitation) reimburse the City for all costs
incurred in additional investigation or study of, or for supplementing, redrafting,
revising, or amending, any document (such as an Environmental Impact Report,
negative declaration, specific plan, or general plan amendment) if made necessary
by proceedings challenging the project approvals and related environmental review,
if the applicant desires to continue to pursue the project.
The Applicant shall agree that the City shall have no liability to the Applicant for
business interruption, punitive, speculative, or consequential damages.
19. NOTICE OF FEES, DEDICATIONS, RESERVATIONS OR OTHER EXACTIONS
The Conditions of Project Approval set forth herein may include certain fees,
dedication requirements, reservation requirements, and other exactions. Pursuant to
Government Code Section 66020(d) (1), these Conditions constitute written notice of
a statement of the amount of such fees, and a description of the dedications,
reservations, and other exactions. You are hereby further notified that the 90-day
approval period in which you may protest these fees, dedications, reservations, and
other exactions, pursuant to Government Code Section 66020(a), has begun. If you
fail to file a protest within this 90-day period complying with all of the requirements
of Section 66020, you will be legally barred from later challenging such exactions.
Resolution No. 6912 ASA-2020-002 October 27, 2020
Page 11
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of October, 2020, Regular Meeting of the
Planning Commission of the City of Cupertino, State of California, by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Chair Moore, Vice Chair Wang, Takahashi, Fung
Saxena
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: none
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: none
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: none
ATTEST: APPROVED:
/s/Benjamin Fu /s/Kitty Moore
Benjamin Fu Kitty Moore
Director of Community Development Chair, Planning Commission
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SITE PLANNERDATE:REVISION DATES: LA PROJECT NUMBERADDRESS: DEREK FINNEGAN21530 STEVENS CREEK BLVDCUPERTINO, CA 9501419046LARS ANDERSEN & ASSOCIATES, INC.CIVIL ENGINEERS - LAND SURVEYORS - PLANNERSCONTACT INFORMATIONLOCATION MAPNOT TO SCALENSFEF - CUPERTINOSHEET 1 OF 9TITLE SHEETHYDROGEN FUELING STATION21530 STEVENS CREEK BOULEVARD CUPERTINO, CA 95014 PROJECT INFORMATIONPROJECTDESCRIPTIONPROJECT ADDRESSEXISTING BUILDING, EXISTING SERVICE STATION, ANDOVERALL SITE TO REMAIN AS IS. NEW WORK IS LIMITEDTO PROPOSED PROJECT AREA FORA. HYDROGEN EQUIPMENTB. HYDROGEN FUELING DISPENSERSASSESSOR PARCELNUMBER21530 STEVENS CREEK BOULEVARDCUPERTINO, CA 95014357-20-027DRAWING INDEXTITLE SHEETEXISTING SITE PLANPROPOSED SITE PLANELEVATIONS / MATERIAL BOARDNSVICINITY MAPNOT TO SCALE09/23/2020SHEET 1SHEET 2SHEET 3SHEET 5STEVENS CREEK BLVDHWY 85HWY 280STEVENS CREEK
–5281 California Avenue,#260Irvine, CA 92617PROPOSED GRADING PLANSHEET 6PROPOSED LANDSCAPE PLANSHEET 7ZONEP(CN) - NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIALLOT COVERAGEEXISTING LOT COVERAGE2,279 SF (7%)PROPOSED LOT COVERAGE2,752 SF (8%)LAND USEEXISTING:NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL / RESIDENTIALPROPOSED:NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL / RESIDENTIALBUILDING HEIGHTEXISTING BUILDING HEIGHT16.60'PROPOSED BUILDING HEIGHT (NO CHANGE)16.60'SETBACKSSETBACKSNORTHEASTSOUTHWESTREQUIRED: 0' 0' 0' 0'PROVIDED: 57.6' 86.7' 58.3' 63.2'NOTE: H2 EQUIPMENT IS MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT ANDNOT A BUILDING/STRUCTURE.H2 EQUIPMENT LISTING INFORMATIONSHEET 4LOT SURVEYLOT SURVEYSHEET 8SHEET 9
SHEET 2 OF 9SITE PLANNERDATE:REVISION DATES: LA PROJECT NUMBER09/23/2020ADDRESS: DEREK FINNEGANEXISTINGSITE PLAN21530 STEVENS CREEK BLVDCUPERTINO, CA 95014190460'SCALE 1"=10'10'20'NW
SELARS ANDERSEN & ASSOCIATES, INC.CIVIL ENGINEERS - LAND SURVEYORS - PLANNERSPROJECT INFORMATIONLOCATION MAPNOT TO SCALENSSTEVENS CREEK BOULEVARDBUBB ROADFEF - CUPERTINO5281 California Avenue,#260Irvine, CA 92617
BUBB ROADSITE PLANNERDATE:REVISION DATES: LA PROJECT NUMBER09/23/2020ADDRESS: DEREK FINNEGAN21530 STEVENS CREEK BLVDCUPERTINO, CA 95014190460'SCALE 1"=10'10'20'NW
SELARS ANDERSEN & ASSOCIATES, INC.CIVIL ENGINEERS - LAND SURVEYORS - PLANNERSPROJECT INFORMATIONLOCATION MAPNOT TO SCALENSSTEVENS CREEK BOULEVARDZONING INFORMATIONAPN: 357-20-027JURISDICTION: CITY OF CUPERTINOZONING: P(CN) - NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIALLAND USE: NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL / RESIDENTIALSITE AREAGROSS AREA 33,692 SF (0.77 AC)NET AREA 23,769 SF (0.54 AC)EXISTING LOT COVERAGE 2,279 SF (7%)PROPOSED LOT COVERAGE 2,752 SF (8%)HOURS OF OPERATION 24/7EXISTING USES GAS STATIONPROPOSED USES *SEE PROJECT NARRATIVE*BUILDING DATAEXISTING BUILDING AREA 2,279 SFPROPOSED BUILDING AREA (NO CHANGE) 2,279 SFEXISTING BUILDING HEIGHT 16'PROPOSED BUILDING HEIGHT (NO CHANGE) 16'FAR 0.09BUILDING HEIGHT (30' MAX) 16.60'NO. OF STORIES 1SETBACKSNORTHEASTSOUTHWESTREQUIRED: 0' 0' 0' 0'PROVIDED: 57.6' 86.7' 58.3' 63.2'NOTE: H2 EQUIPMENT IS MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT AND NOT ABUILDING/STRUCTURE.PARKING SUMMARYEXISTING PARKING SUMMARYEXISTING STANDARD PARKING PROVIDED11 STALLSEXISTING ADA PARKING PROVIDED 1 STALLSTOTAL EXISTING PARKING PROVIDED12 STALLSPARKING REQUIRED PER CITY CODEPARKING REQUIRED (@1/250 SF) 9 STALLSPROPOSED PARKING SUMMARYPROPOSED STANDARD PARKING PROVIDED11 STALLSPROPOSED ADA PARKING PROVIDED 1 STALLSTOTAL PROPOSED PARKING PROVIDED12 STALLSBICYCLE PARKINGBICYCLE PARKING REQUIRED 2 STALLSPROPOSED BICYCLE PARKING 2 STALLSLANDSCAPE AREAEXISTING LANDSCAPE AREA = 7,205 SFEXISTING LANDSCAPE AREA / TOTAL LOT AREA = 7,205 / 33,692 = 0.21 (21%)PROPOSED LANDSCAPE AREA = 6,227 SFPROPOSED LANDSCAPE AREA / TOTAL LOT AREA = 6,227 / 33,692 = 0.18 (18%)REMOVED LANDSCAPE AREA = 978 SFPROPOSED LAND DISTURBANCE AREANOTE:EXISTING BUILDING, EXISTING SERVICE STATION AND OVERALLSITE TO REMAIN AS IS.NEW WORK IS LIMITED TO PROPOSED PROJECT AREA FORA.HYDROGEN EQUIPMENTB.HYDROGEN FUELING DISPENSERSHYDROGEN DISPENSERSHYDROGEN DISPENSERS ARE ADA COMPLIANT WITH HOSES,CONTROLS & CARD READERS NO MORE THAN 48" MAX HEIGHTWITH A 30" X 48" CLEAR SPACE, SEE SHEET 4 FOR DISPENSER3D IMAGE.FEF - CUPERTINOPERVIOUS / IMPERVIOUS AREAEXISTING PERVIOUS AREA = 7,205 SF (21%) LOT AREAEXISTING IMPERVIOUS AREA = 26,487 SF (79%) LOT AREAPROPOSED PERVIOUS AREA = 6,227 SF (18%) LOT AREAPROPOSED IMPERVIOUS AREA = 27,465 SF (82%) LOT AREASHEET 3 OF 9PROPOSEDSITE PLAN5281 California Avenue,#260Irvine, CA 92617
WEST ELEVATIONSOUTH ELEVATIONNORTH ELEVATIONEAST ELEVATIONNORTH TRANSFORMER ELEVATIONSOUTH TRANSFORMER ELEVATIONSHEET 4 OF 9SITE PLANNERDATE:REVISION DATES: LA PROJECT NUMBER09/23/2020ADDRESS: DEREK FINNEGANELEVATIONS/MATERIAL BOARD21530 STEVENS CREEK BLVDCUPERTINO, CA 95014190460'SCALE 1"=4'4'8'NW
SELARS ANDERSEN & ASSOCIATES, INC.CIVIL ENGINEERS - LAND SURVEYORS - PLANNERSPROJECT INFORMATIONLOCATION MAPNOT TO SCALENSFEF - CUPERTINOFINISH SCHEDULEACEXPOSED METAL DOOR, LOUVER & FRAME TO BE PAINTED TOMATCH MATERIAL APAINT TO MATCH FIELD COLOR OF STUCCO WALL OF ADJACENTBUILDING WITH A STIPPLE/TEXTURED FINISHPAINT TO MATCH FIELD COLOR OF DARKEST BRICK VENEER OFADJACENT BUILDING WITH A STIPPLE/TEXTURED FINISHB5281 California Avenue,#260Irvine, CA 92617COLOR MATCH EXTERIOR WALL OFEXISTING C-STORE (STUCCO FINISH)COLOR MATCH DARKEST STONE OF BRICKVENEER ON EXISTING C-STORE(STUCCO FINISH)
STEVENS CREEK BOULEVARDBUBB ROADSITE PLANNERDATE:REVISION DATES: LA PROJECT NUMBER09/23/2020ADDRESS: DEREK FINNEGAN21530 STEVENS CREEK BLVDCUPERTINO, CA 95014190460'SCALE 1"=10'10'20'NW
SELARS ANDERSEN & ASSOCIATES, INC.CIVIL ENGINEERS - LAND SURVEYORS - PLANNERSPROJECT INFORMATIONLOCATION MAPNOT TO SCALENSFEF - CUPERTINOSHEET 5 OF 9PROPOSEDGRADING PLAN5281 California Avenue,#260Irvine, CA 92617PROPOSED CONCRETE PAVEMENTPROPOSED 6" CONCRETE CURBGRADING CONSTRUCTION NOTES:PROPOSED POTTED BOLLARDPROPOSED H2 EQUIPMENTPROPOSED DRIVEWAY PER CITY OF CUPERTINO STANDARDDETAIL #1-21PROPOSED 4.8' - 5.0' SIDEWALKPAVEMENT BEHIND DRIVEWAY APPROACH TO BE MODIFIEDTO MATCH NEW GRADES AT BACK OF SIDEWALK.PROPOSED ASPHALT PAVEMENTSTORM DRAIN SYMBOLS AND NOTES:
BUBB ROADSITE PLANNERDATE:REVISION DATES: LA PROJECT NUMBER09/23/2020ADDRESS: DEREK FINNEGAN21530 STEVENS CREEK BLVDCUPERTINO, CA 95014190460'SCALE 1"=10'10'20'NW
SELARS ANDERSEN & ASSOCIATES, INC.CIVIL ENGINEERS - LAND SURVEYORS - PLANNERSPROJECT INFORMATIONLOCATION MAPNOT TO SCALENSSTEVENS CREEK BOULEVARDTREESFEF - CUPERTINOSHEET 6 OF 9PROPOSEDLANDSCAPE PLAN5281 California Avenue,#260Irvine, CA 92617BOTANIC NAMECOMMON NAMEWATER USESIZE / SPACINGEXISTING TREE TO REMAINSHRUBS / GROUNDCOVER1PHOTINIA x FRASERIPHOTINIAMEDIUM5 GAL./ 7' O.C.2PITTOSPORUM TOBIRA 'WHEELERS DWARF'TOBIRAMEDIUM5 GAL./ 5' O.C.3RHAPHIOLEPIS 'GULF GREEN'GULF GREEN HAWTHORNLOW5 GAL./ 36" O.C.4NERIUM OLEANDER 'PINK BLOOMING'PINK OLEANDERLOW5 GAL./ 7' O.C.5ANIGOZANTHOS 'PINK JOEY'PINK KANGAROO PAWLOW5 GAL./ 30" O.C.6PHORMIUM 'TINY TIGER'DWARF NEW ZEALAND FLAXLOW1 GAL./ 30" O.C.PLANTING LEGEND
SITE PLANNERDATE:REVISION DATES: LA PROJECT NUMBERADDRESS: DEREK FINNEGAN21530 STEVENS CREEK BLVDCUPERTINO, CA 9501419046LARS ANDERSEN & ASSOCIATES, INC.CIVIL ENGINEERS - LAND SURVEYORS - PLANNERSCONTACT INFORMATIONLOCATION MAPNOT TO SCALENSFEF - CUPERTINOSHEET 7 OF 9H2 EQUIPMENT LISTINGINFORMATION09/23/20205281 California Avenue,#260Irvine, CA 92617
Cupertino, CAL.A. PROJECT NO. 19046.00DRAWN BY:PREPARED FOR:CHECKED BY:SCALE:JOB NO.DATE:SHEET NO.REVISIONSDATE:DWG BY:DESCRIPTIONOF19046.00CIVIL ENGINEERS - LAND SURVEYORS - PLANNERSTEL: 559 276-2790 FAX: 559 276-0850 WWW.LARSANDERSEN.COM4694 WEST JACQUELYN AVENUE FRESNO CALIFORNIA 93722LARS ANDERSEN & ASSOCIATES, INC.08/16/2019Title Legend:
Indicates Preliminary Title Report Item is BLANKET in nature and
affects entire subject parcel and/or other properties.
Indicates Preliminary Title Report Schedule B Item is PLOTTABLE
and is plotted hereon.
Indicates Preliminary Title Report Schedule B Item is NOT
PLOTTABLE due to the nature of its affect.
Indicates that the Preliminary Title Report Item DOES NOT AFFECT
the subject property.
Indicates that the affect of Preliminary Title Report Item CANNOT
BE DETERMINED due to erroneous information or undocumented
recording.
Indicates that the Preliminary Title Report Item is a TAX item or
TITLE reference only.
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Legal Description:
ALL OF LOT 1, AS SHOWN UPON THAT CERTAIN MAP ENTITLED,
"TRACT NO. 4398 WEST VALLEY INDUSTRIAL PARK", WHICH MAP WAS
FILED FOR RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF THE
COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ON DECEMBER 26,
1967 IN BOOK 231 OF MAPS, AT PAGES 50 AND 51.
APN: 357-20-027
SCHEDULE B
EXCEPTIONS FROM COVERAGE
1.General and special taxes and assessments for the fiscal year 2019-2020, a lien not yet due
or payable.
2.The lien of special tax assessed pursuant to Chapter 2.5 commencing with Section 53311 of
the California Government Code for Community Facilities District No. 2013-1, as disclosed by
Notice of Special Tax Lien recorded January 22, 2014 as Instrument No. 22502535 of Official
Records.
3.The lien of supplemental taxes, if any, assessed pursuant to Chapter 3.5 commencing with
Section 75 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code.
4.An easement for ingress and egress and incidental purposes, recorded December 12, 1967
as Instrument No. 3336100 in Book 7960, Page 40 of official records.
In Favor of: State of California
Affects: as described therein
5.Abutter's rights of ingress and egress to or from the street, highway, or freeway abutting said
land have been relinquished in the document recorded December 12, 1967 as Instrument No.
3336100 in Book 7960, Page 40 of official records.
6.An easement shown or dedicated on the map of Tract No. 4398 West Valley Industrial Park
recorded December 26, 1967 on file in Book 231, Page 50 and 51, of Maps.
For: Public Service and incidental purposes.
7.Covenants, conditions, restrictions and easements in the document recorded February 09,
1968 as Instrument No. 3366639 in Book 8022, Page 156 of Official Records, but deleting any
covenant, condition, or restriction indicating a preference, limitation or discrimination based on race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, familial status, disability, handicap, national origin, genetic
information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, source of income (as defined in California
Government Code § 12955(p)) or ancestry, to the extent such covenants, conditions or restrictions
violation 42 U.S.C. § 3604(c) or California Government Code § 12955. Lawful restrictions under
state and federal law on the age of occupants in senior housing or housing for older persons shall
not be construed as restrictions based on familial status.
8.An easement for pole line and incidental purposes, recorded April 21, 1970 as Instrument No.
3795146 in Book 8896, Page 331 of official records.
In Favor of: Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a California corporation
Affects: as described therein
9.An easement for anchorage facilities and incidental purposes, recorded August 17, 1970 as
Instrument No. 3857510 in Book 9023, Page 446 of official records.
In Favor of: The Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company
Affects: as described therein
10.The terms and provisions contained in the document entitled "Access Agreement"
recorded November 16, 2009 as Instrument No. 20507465 of Official Records.
11.The terms, provisions and easement(s) contained in the document entitled "Access
Easement"
recorded November 16, 2009 as Instrument No. 20507468 of Official Records.
12.A deed of trust to secure an original indebtedness of $1,596,000.00 recorded August 22,
2013 as Instrument No. 22359901 of official records.
Dated: August 13, 2013
Trustor: BSP Cupertino Union, LLC, a California limited liability company
Trustee: BBCN Bank
Beneficiary: BBCN Bank
A document entitled "Assignment of Rents" recorded August 22, 2013 as Instrument No. 22359902
of official records, as additional security for the payment of the indebtedness secured by the deed
of trust.
13.The terms and provisions contained in the document entitled "Quitclaim Deed and
Authorization for Underground Water Rights" recorded December 08, 2014 as Instrument No.
22793742 of Official Records.
14.The terms and provisions contained in the document entitled "Notice of City Requirement to
Maintain a Protected Landscape" recorded January 26, 2016 as Document No. 23206265 of Official
Records.
15.A deed of trust to secure an original indebtedness of $140,000.00 recorded April 20, 2016 as
Document No. 23281219 of Official Records.
Dated: April 01, 2016
Trustor: BSP Cupertino Union, LLC, a California limited liability company and Northwest
DealerCo Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Trustee: First American Title Insurance Company
Beneficiary: Phillips 66 Company
16.Any right, title or interest of Northwest DealerCo Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability
company, as disclosed by the document recorded April 20, 2016 as Document No. 23281219 of
Official Records.
17.Additional matters, if any, following review by the Company's Waterways and Boundaries
Underwriters.
18. Rights of parties in possession.
Zoning Information
Source: City of Cupertino, Planning Department
Status:
Zone District: P(CG)
Development Standards - Public and Semi-Public Districts
Maximum Height (ft.): 30 ft.
Minimum Setbacks (ft.):
Front
Interior Side: 20ft., or or a total setback equal to one and one-half feet of
additional setback for each foot of height of a commercial building
measured from its eave line or top of parapet, whichever is more
restrictive.
Street Side: 12 ft.
Rear: 20ft., or or a total setback equal to one and one-half feet of
additional setback for each foot of height of a commercial building
measured from its eave line or top of parapet, whichever is more
restrictive.
Floor Space Area Restrictions (%): N/A
Maximum Building Height: 30 ft.
SURVEYOR'S CERTIFICATE
This Survey is made for the benefit of :
FirstElement Fuel Inc.
Date of Plat or Map: August 5, 2019.
L.S. NO. 9279
According to Section 8770.6 of the Business and Professions Code, State of California, Professional Surveyors Act, as
amended January 1, 1999 the use of the word "certify" or "certification" by a Licensed Land Surveyor or Registered Civil
Engineer in the practice of professional engineering or land surveying or the preparation of maps, plats, reports,
descriptions, or other surveying documents only constitutes an expression of professional opinion regarding those facts
or findings which are the subject of the certification, and does not constitute a warranty or guarantee, either expressed or
implied.
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Flood Zone Information
This property lies in Zone "X" as shown on Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) Orange County and Incorporated
Areas, California, Map No. 06085C0208H Map Revised: May
18, 2009.
Flood Zone "X" is described as areas determined to be
"Minimum Flood Hazard."
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General Site Information
1.This Survey is based on field work performed on
July 17, 2019 by Lars Andersen & Associates, Inc.
2.A Title Report was supplied by First American Title
Company, order number NCS-967550-ONT1 dated
June 20, 2019.
3.The Title to said estate of interest at the date hereof
is vested in:
BSP Cupertino Union, LLC, a California limited
liability company
4.The property consists of Assessor Parcel Number
357-20-027.
5.The site address is 21530 Stevens Creek Blvd.,
Cupertino, CA 95014.
6.The property contains 33692 sqft./ 0.773 acres
(NET).
Surveyor's Notes
1.There are buildings on the property.
2.The property consists of 1 Assessor's parcel number.
3.The property abuts the following streets:
Stevens Creek Boulevard and Bubb Road.
4.There are 2 encroachments on the property.
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FirstElement Fuel Inc.
located at 21530 Stevens Creek Blvd
City of Cupertino, County of Santa Clara, State of California
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BENCHMARK:
AREA OF EXISTING PARCEL (TOTAL):
BASIS OF BEARINGS:
33,692 sqft./ 0.77 Acres
THE BEARING EAST ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF McCLELLAN ROAD AS SHOWN
ON THE RECORD OF SURVEY FILED FOR RECORD IN BOOK 79 OF MAPS, AT
PAGE 22, SANTA CLARA COUNTY RECORDS, WAS TAKEN AS THE BASIS OF
BEARINGS SHOWN HEREON.
SCVWD Brass disk (R180); on top of the Southerly curb of Stevens Creek
Boulevard at approximately 200 feet Westerly of Peninsula/Bubb Road and near
railroad crossing pole #22118. Also, 2.5 feet North of the railroad corssing lights,
and 20 feet west from the center of the tracks.
ELEVATION: 326.91ft (NAVD88)
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For
FirstElement Fuel Inc.
located at 21530 Stevens Creek Blvd
City of Cupertino, County of Santa Clara, State of California
SURVEY DATA:
BENCHMARK:
AREA OF EXISTING PARCEL (TOTAL):
BASIS OF BEARINGS:
33,692 sqft./ 0.77 Acres
THE BEARING EAST ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF McCLELLAN ROAD AS SHOWN
ON THE RECORD OF SURVEY FILED FOR RECORD IN BOOK 79 OF MAPS, AT
PAGE 22, SANTA CLARA COUNTY RECORDS, WAS TAKEN AS THE BASIS OF
BEARINGS SHOWN HEREON.
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BSW BACK OF WALK
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DRVWY DRIVEWAY
P PAVEMENT
EMCS EMERGENCY
FL FLOWLINE
MH MANHOLE
SDMH STORM DRAIN MAN HOLE
SSMH SANITARY SEWER MAN HOLE
TC TOP OF CURB
SIG BOX TRAFFIC SIGNAL BOX
WALL WALL
WM WATER METER
WV WATER VALVE
CONCRETE
BUILDING
BUILDING OVERHANG
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EXISTING GROUND CONTOUR
EXISTING ELEVATION
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PROPERTY LINE
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BUILDING DATA
SURVEYOR'S NOTES
1.There are buildings on the property.
2.The property consists of 1 Assessor's parcel number.
3.The property abuts the following streets:
Stevens Creek Boulevard and Bubb Road.
EXISTING FIREHYDRANT
POWER POLE
STEVENS CREEK BOULEVARD
BASIS OF BEARINGS
BUBB RDTRAFFIC SIGNAL
DOOR
SCVWD Brass disk (R180); on top of the Southerly curb of Stevens Creek
Boulevard at approximately 200 feet Westerly of Peninsula/Bubb Road and near
railroad crossing pole #22118. Also, 2.5 feet North of the railroad corssing lights,
and 20 feet west from the center of the tracks.
ELEVATION: 326.91ft (NAVD88)
FENCELINE
UNDERGROUND WATERLINE
UNDERGROUND TELEPHONE LINE
UNKNOWN UNDERGROUND UTILITY
UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC LINE
FF= 318.85'
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General Site Information
1.This Survey is based on field work performed on
July 17, 2019 by Lars Andersen & Associates, Inc.
2.A Title Report was supplied by First American Title
Company, order number NCS-967550-ONT1 dated
June 20, 2019.
3.The Title to said estate of interest at the date hereof
is vested in:
BSP Cupertino Union, LLC, a California limited
liability company
4.The property consists of Assessor Parcel Number
357-20-027.
5.The site address is 21530 Stevens Creek Blvd.,
Cupertino, CA 95014.
6.The property contains 33,692 sqft./ 0.773 acres
(NET).
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