PC 08-24-2021
CITY OF CUPERTINO
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
ACTION MINUTES, AUGUST 24, 2021
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
At 6:45 p.m. Vice Chairperson Scharf called to order the regular Planning Commission
meeting. This was a teleconference meeting with no physical location.
ROLL CALL
Present: Vice Chairperson Steven Scharf, Commissioner Vikram Saxena Commissioner
Kapil and Commissioner Muni Madhdhipatla Absent: Chairperson Wang
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
POSTPONEMENTS/REMOVAL FROM CALENDAR: None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Jennifer Griffin spoke about the housing bills.
Connie Cunningham spoke about the Housing Element and adding more housing for all.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
CONSENT CALENDAR: None
STUDY SESSION:
1. Subject: Study Session to provide an update on the Pre-Approved Accessory
Dwelling Unit Program and Accessory Dwelling Unit implementation.
Recommended Action: That the Planning Commission receive the presentation
and provide comments.
1. Steps to a Completed ADU Handout
2. ADU FAQs handout
Senior Planner Gian Martire gave a presentation.
Vice Chair Scharf opened the public comment period and the following individual(s)
spoke:
Lisa Warren
Jennifer Griffin
Connie Cunningham
Vice Chair Scharf closed the public comment period.
Senior Planner Gian Martire and Planning Manager Piu Ghosh answered questions from
the Commissioners.
PUBLIC HEARING: None
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS: None
REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: None
REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION:
Commissioner Kapil stated that the last ERC meeting was cancelled.
Commissioner Madhdhipatla attended the League of California Cities meeting and SB9
was discussed.
Vice Chair Sharf spoke about his call with Assembly Evan Lowe’s staff regarding SB10
and SB35 Vallco project.
FUTURE AGENDA SETTING: None
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 pm to the next Planning Commission meeting on
September 14, 2021, at 6:45 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
______/s/Abby Ayende_______________
Abby Ayende, Management Analyst