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OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
CUPERTINO
CITY HALL
10300 TORRE AVENUE. CUPERTINO, CA 95014-3255
TELEPHONE: (408) 777-3223. FAX: (408) 777-3366
AU'gust 23, 2007
Clifford Chang
156 Chapin Lane
Burlingame, CA 94010
Re: Consider Application Nos. U-2007-03, ASA-2007-05, TM-2008-07, TR-2007-03, EXC-
2007-08, Clifford Chang, 10100 N. Tantau, APN 316-19-061. (Continued from July 3):
a) Use Pennit and Architectural Site Review to construct a 10,650 square foot retail
building and one level parking garage on an existing office site
b) Tentative Map to subdivide an existing 9.4-acre site into two parcels,
approximately .9 and 8.4 acres respectively
c) Tree Removal and replanting in conjunction with a proposed 10,650 square foot
retail building and a one-level parking garage at an existing office site
d) Exception to the Heart ohhe City Specific Plan for a front setback
Dear Mr. Chang:
At its August 21, 2007 meeting, the Cupertino City Council approved the project with the
following additional conditions:
· Require a retail parking management plan, which shall provide for retail employees to
park in the garage, and provide highly-visible signage which says that retail customers
can park anywhere; and provide bicycle parking in or around retail
· Enhance pedestrian walkways - typically this is $25,000 per leg of crossing, and this
developer would need to address two legs, so the amount would not exceed $50,000,
which would be used for enhanced pedestrian crosswalks, possibly for adding a walk, a
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lighted walk, or other enhancements as reviewed and directed by the public works
department
· Fees in the resolution shall reflect current rates instead of those shown in the staff report
· Approved the removal of 54 trees and a replanting plan subject to the following
condition:
o Trees shall be maximized on site and developer shall replace as many trees onsite
as possible, subject to the approval of the community development director
The Use Permit conditions are as follows:
SECTION III: CONDITIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE COMMUNITY. DEVELOPMENT
DEPT.
APPROVED EXHIBITS
The ilPproval is based on Exhibits submitted by Chang Architecture titled: "Tantau Retail and
Parking Garage" consisting of 14 pages labeled pages C, AI-A4.1, PL-I, PL-2, CI-C4 and a
colored rendering of the project, except as may be amended by the Conditions contained in
this Resolution.
DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL
Approval is granted to construct a 10,852 square foot retail commercial building on Parcel 1
of the project site (northeast corner of Stevens Creek Blvd. and N. Tantau Ave.) and a 94-
space, one-level parking structure on Parcel 2 ofthe project site.
DEVELOPMENT ALLOCATION
The applicant shall receive an allocation of 10,582 square feet of retail commercial allocation
from the Heart of the City Specific Plan Area allocation.
HEART OF THE CITY SETBACK EXCEPTION
Approval is granted for a front yard setback exception from the Heart of the City Specific
Plan requirements to allow the retail commercial building on Parcel I to have a minimum 32
feet 2 inch setback from Stevens Creek Boulevard and N. Tantau Avenue.
PARKING
The applicant shall provide a minimum of 594 parking spaces on site in accordance with the
approved site plan.
BICYCLE PARKING
The applicant shall provide bicycle parking and bike racks for the proposed retail cOlmnercial
building in accordance with the City's Parking Regulations under Chapter 19.100 of the
Cupertino Municipal Code.
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LANDSCAPE PLAN
The applicant shall submit detailed landscape and irrigation plans to be reviewed and
approved by the Director of Community Development prior to issuance of building pennits.
The landscape plan shall provide the following:
a. The landscape plan shall include water conservation and pesticide
reduction measures in conformance with Chapter 14.15, Xeriscape Landscaping, and
the pesticide control measures referenced in Chapter 9.18, Stonnwater Pollution
Prevention and Watershed Protection, of the Cupertino Municipal Code.
b. Plant field grown size 'Fraxinus Americana' ash trees, or the
largest size trees that can be accommodated within the "sawtooth" comers of the retail
cOlmnercial building facing Stevens Creek Blvd.
c. Provide a "green screen" around the perimeter of the parking
garage that includes planting of trees and shrubs that will screen the garage. Existing
redwood trees may suffice as the "green screen" along the rear elevation of the
parking garage facing Interstate 280, unless the redwood trees are significantly
pruned. If tlle redwood trees along the rear elevation are significantly pruned and do
not provide adequate screening from Interstate 280, additional screening shall be
required.
PLAZA AREAS
The applicant shall provide decorative pavement treatment in the plaza areas around the retail
commercial building. The plaza area shall be widened in front of tlle retail COrrimercial
building to allow portions of the plaza to extend out to the public right-of-way along N.
Tantau A venue and Stevens Creek Boulevard. The plaza area shall incorporate use of a
combination of decorative interlocking pavers and decomposed granite, rather than the broom
and salt-finished concrete.
SIDEWALKS
d.
e.
Prior to final occupancy, the applicant shall repair or replace any
portions of the sidewalk along N. Tantau Ave. in front of the project site that are in
disrepair, as determined by the Director of Public Works.
Prior to final occupancy, the applicant shall replace the entire
sidewalk along Stevens Creek Blvd. Witll a minimum 6-foot wide sidewalk, in
compliance with the Heart of the City Specific Plan requirements.
SIGN PROGRAM
A sign program shall be required for the new retail commercial building proposed on Parcel
1.
BUILDING COLORS AND MATERIALS
The building colors and materials shall be consistent with the materials board submitted by
the applicant.
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INGRESS/EGRESS EASEMENT
The applicant shall record a deed restriction and covenant running with the land, subject to
approval of the City Attorney, for all parcels that share common driveways. The deed
restriction shall provide for necessary reciprocal ingress and egress easement to and from the
affected parcels. The easements shall be recorded prior to issuance of building pennits.
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
The applicant shall record a maintenance agreement subject to the approval of the City
Attorney for the maintenance of the shared driveways by the property owners of each of the
lots.
RECIPROCAL PARKING
The applicant shall record a reciprocal parking easement for the shared parking between
Parcel 1 (new retail commercial building site) and Parcel 2 (existing two-story office
complex with new parking structure), subject to the approval of the City Attorney prior to
issuance of building permits.
TREE REMOVAL
The applicant is approved to remove a total of 54 trees on site in accordance with the arborist
report submitted by Walter Levinson Consulting Arborist, dated January 21, 2007, that
include 44 trees that will require removal due to the location of the new structures on site and
10 trees that are in poor or failing health. Trees identified as tree numbers 83, 84, A, B, 88,
89, 90, 91, and 92 shall be retained and protected on site, and shall not be removed as
recommended in the arborist report. For any trees to be retained, the applicant shall follow
protection measures for the retainment of these trees.
TREE PROTECTION
As part of the building pennit drawings, a tree protection plan shall be prepared by a certified
arborist for the trees to be retained. In addition, the following measures shall be added to the
protection plan:
f. For trees to be retained, chain link fencing and other root
protection shall be installed around the dripline of the tree prior to any project site
work.
g. No parking or vehicle parking shall be allowed under root zones,
unless using buffers approved by the project arborist.
h. No trenching within the critical root zone area is allowed. If
trenching is needed in the vicinity of trees to be retained, the City Arborist shall be
consulted before any trenching or root cutting beneath the dripline of the tree.
1. Tree protection conditions shall be posted on the tree protection
barriers.
J.
Retained trees shall be watered to maintain them in good health.
TREE PROTECTION BOND
The applicant shall provide a tree protection bond in the amount of $100,000 to ensure
protection of trees slated for preservation prior to issuance of grading, demolition or building
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pemlits. The bond shall be returned after completion of construction, subject to a letter from
the City Arborist indicating that the trees are in good condition.
TREE REPLACEMENT IN-LIEU FEE
The applicant shall pay an in-lieu fee of $9,240 prior to issuance of building permits and
upon effective adoption of the protected trees ordinance for the removal of 42 trees on site
that cannot be replaced on site, unless additional replacement trees are planted on site in
which case the in-lieu fee may be reduced accordingly. The in-lieu fee for each tree removal
that Carulot be replaced on site shall be$220, based upon the purchase and installation cost of
a replacement tree.
SCREENING
All mechanical and other equipment on the retail 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. The
location of equipment and necessary screening shall be reviewed and approved by the
Director of COlllinunity Development prior to issuance of building permits.
RESTAURANT ODOR ABATEMENT
All new restaurants shall install odor abatement systems to reduce odor impacts from the
restaurants to the adjacent COlllillunity. The odor abatement systems shall be installed prior to
final occupancy of the associated restaurant(s). Detailed plans shall be reviewed and
approved by the Director of Community Development prior to issuance of building permits.
TRASH AND DELIVERY ACTIVITIES
A detailed refuge and truck delivery plan must be prepared by the applicant. The plan shall
specify locations of trash facilities, refuge pick up schedules and truck delivery schedules and
routes. All trash facilities must be screened and enclosed to the satisfaction of the Public
Works Department. The final plan shall be submitted to the City for review and approval
prior to issuance of building permits.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PLAN
A construction management plan shall be prepared by the applicant and approved by staff
prior to issuance of building pemlits. Staging of construction and equipment shall not occur
within 250 feet of any residential property.
DEMOLITION REQUIREMENTS
All demolished building and site materials shall be recycled to the maximum extent feasible
subject to the Building Official. The applicant shall provide evidence that materials will be
recycled prior to issuance of final demolition permits.
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
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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.
SECTION IV: CONDITIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPT.
STREET WIDENING
Street widening and dedications shall be provided in accordance with City Standards and
specifications and as required by the City Engineer.
CURB AND GUTTER IMPROVEMENTS
Curbs and gutters, sidewalks and related structures shall be installed in accordance with
grades and standards as specified by the City Engineer.
STREET LIGHTING INSTALLATION
Street lighting shall be installed and shall be as approved by the City Engineer. Lighting
fixtures shall be positioned so as to preclude glare and other forms of visual interference to
adjoining properties, and shall be no higher than the maximum height pennitted by the zone
in which the site is located.
FIRE HYDRANT
Fire hydrants shall be located as required by the City and Santa Clara County Fire
Department as needed.
GRADING
Grading shall be as approved and required by the City Engineer in accordance with Chapter
16.08 of the Cupertino Municipal Code. 40 I Certifications and 404 permits maybe required.
Please contact Army Corp of Engineers and/or. Regional Water Quality Control Board as
appropriate.
DRAINAGE
Drainage shall be provided to the satisfaction ofthe City Engineer. Pre- and post-
development calculations must be provided to indicate whether additional storm water
control measures are to be installed.
FIRE PROTECTION
Fire sprinklers shall be installed in any new construction to the approval of the City as
needed.
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UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
The 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. The
developer shall submit detailed plans showing utility underground provisions. Said plans
shall be subject to prior approval of the affected Utility provider and the City Engineer.
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,
stonn drain fees, park dedication fees and fees for under grounding of utilities. Said
agreement shall be executed prior to issuance of construction pennits.
Fees:
a. Checking & Inspection Fees:
$ 6% of Off-Site hnprovement Cost or
$3,540.00 minimum
$ 6% of Site Improvement Cost or $2,060.00
mlmmUlll
$ 2,000.00
$ 12,430.31
b. Grading P ermi t:
c. Development Maintenance Deposit:
d. Storm Drainage Fee:
e. Power Cost:
f. Map Checking Fees:
g. Park Fees:
h. Street Tree
**
N/A
N/A
By Developer
** Based on the latest effective PG&E rate schedule approved by the PUC
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
c. On-site Grading Bond: 100% of site improvements.
- The fees described above are imposed based upon the CUlTent fee schedule adopted by
the City Council. However, the fees imposed herein may be modified at the time of
recordation of a final map or issuance of a building pennit in the event of said change or
changes, the fees changed at that time will reflect the then current fee schedule.
TRANSFORMERS
Electrical transfonners, telephone vaults and similar above ground equipment enclosures
shall be screened with fencing and landscaping or located underground such that said
equipment is not visible from public street areas. The transformer shall not be located in the
front or side building setback area.
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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. Erosion and or sediment control plan shall be
provided.
STORMW A TER QUALITY GUIDELINES FOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
For a project creating or replacing 10,000 square feet or more of impervious surface, the
applicant must fulfill the City's st0n11 water quality requirements, which includes but is not
limited to a Stonn Water Management PlanlNotice. of Intent (NOI),. design and
implementation of permanent stonn water treatment BMPs, BMP operation and maintenance
responsibilities, and BMP inspection and reporting,
EROSION CONTROL PLAN
The 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.
TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS
The developer shall install traffic signal improvements at the Stevens Creek Blvd/Tantau and
Vallco Parkway/Tantau intersections. The improvements include a new traffic signal
controller cabinet, battery backup, and emergency vehicle pre-emption at Vallco
Parkway/Tantau, and emergency vehicle pre-emption at Stevens Creek Blvd/Tantau.
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 Unifonn Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standards for
all signage and striping work throughout the City.
TRASH ENCLOSURES
The trash enclosure plan must be designed to the satisfaction of the Environmental Programs
Manager.
REFUSE TRUCK ACCESS
The developer must obtain clearance from the Enviromnental Programs Manager in regards
to refuse truck access for the proposed development.
The Architectural and Site Approval conditions are as follows:
SECTION III: CONDITIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPT.
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APPROVED EXHIBITS
The approval is based on Exhibits submitted by Chang Architecture titled: "Tantau Retail
and Parking Garage" consisting of 14 pages labeled pages C, Al-A4.l, PL-l, PL-2, Cl-
C4 and a colored rendering of the project, except as may be amended by the Conditions
contained in this Resolution.
DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL
Approval is granted to construct a 10,852 square foot retail commercial building on
Parcell of the project site (northeast comer of Stevens Creek Blvd. and N. Tantau Ave.)
and a 94-space, one-level parking structure on Parcel 2 of the project site.
DEVELOPMENT ALLOCATION
The applicant shall receive an allocation of 10,582 square feet of retail cOlllillercial
allocation from the Heart of the City Specific Plan Area allocation.
HEART OF THE CITY SETBACK EXCEPTION
Approval is granted for a front yard setback exception from the Heart of the City Specific
Plan requirements to allow the retail commercial building on Parcel I to have a minimum
32 feet 2 inch setback from Stevens Creek Boulevard and N. Tantau Avenue.
PARKING
The applicant shall provide a minimum of 594 parking spaces on site in accordance with
the approved site plan.
BICYCLE PARKING
The applicant shall provide bicycle parking and bike racks for the proposed retail
commercial building in accordance with the City's Parking Regulations under Chapter
19.100 of the Cupertino Municipal Code.
LANDSCAPE PLAN
The applicant shall submit detailed landscape and irrigation plans to be reviewed and
approved by the Director of Community Development prior' to issuance of building
pennits. The landscape plan shall provide the following:
b) The landscape plan shall include water conservation and pesticide
reduction measures in confonnance with Chapter 14.15, Xeriscape Landscaping, and
the pesticide control measures referenced in Chapter 9.18, Stomlwater Pollution
Prevention and Watershed Protection, of the Cupeliino Municipal Code.
c) Plant field grown size 'Fraxinus Americana' ash trees, or the largest size
trees that can be acconnnodated within the "sawtooth" corners of the retail
cOlllinercial building facing Stevens Creek Blvd.
d) Provide a "green screen" around the perimeter of the parking garage that
includes planting of trees and shrubs that will screen the garage. Existing redwood
trees may suffice as the "green screen" along the rear elevation of the parking garage
facing Interstate 280, unless the redwood trees are significantly pruned. If the
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redwood trees along the rear elevation are significantly pruned and do not provide
adequate screening from Interstate 280, additional screening shall be required.
PLAZA AREAS
The applicant shall provide decorative pavement treatment in the plaza areas around the
retail commercial building. The plaza area shall be widened in front of the retail
cOlmnercial building to allow portions of the plaza to extend out to the public right-of-
way along N. Tantau A venue and Stevens Creek Boulevard. The plaza area shall
incorporate use of a combination of decorative interlocking pavers and decomposed
granite, rather than the broom and salt-finished concrete.
SIDEWALKS
a. Prior to final occupancy, the applicant shall repair or, replace any
portions of the sidewalk along N. Tantau Ave. in front of the project site that are in
disrepair, as determined by the Director of Public Works.
b. Prior to final occupancy, the applicant shall replace the entire
sidewalk along Stevens Creek Blvd. with a minimum 6-foot wide sidewalk, in
compliance with the Heart of the City Specific Plan requirements.
SIGN PROGRAM
A sign program shall be required for the new retail commercial building proposed on
ParcelL
BUILDING COLORS AND MATERIALS
The building colors and materials shall be consistent with the materials board submitted
by the applicant.
INGRESS/EGRESS EASEMENT
The applicant shall record a deed restriction and covenant running with the land, subject
to approval of the City Attomey, for all parcels that share common driveways. The deed
restriction shall provide for necessary reciprocal ingress and egress easement to and from
the affected parcels. The easements shall be recorded prior to issuance of building
pennits.
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
The applicant shall record a maintenance agreement subject to the approval of the City
Attomey for the maintenance of the shared driveways by the property owners of each of
the lots.
RECIPROCAL PARKING
The applicant shall record a reciprocal parking easement for the shared parking between
Parcel 1 (new retail commercial building site) and Parcel 2 (existing two-story office
complex with new parking structure), subject to the approval of the City Attomey prior to
issuance of building pennits.
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TREE REMOVAL
The applicant is approved to remove a total of 63 trees on site in accordance with the
arborist report submitted by Walter Levinson Consulting Arborist, dated January 21,
2007, that include 53 trees that will require removal due to the location of the new
structures on site and 10 trees that are in poor or failing health. Trees identified as tree
numbers 83, 84, A, B, 88, 89, 90, 91, and 92 shall be retained and protected on site, and
shall not be removed as recommended in the arborist report. For any trees to be retained,
the applicant shall follow protection measures for the retaimnent of these trees.
TREE PROTECTION
As part of the building pennit drawings, a tree protection plan shall be prepared by a
certified arborist for the trees to be retained. In addition, the following measures shall be
added to the protection plan:
c. For trees to be retained, chain link fencing and other root
protection shall be installed around the dripline of the tree prior to any project site
work.
d. No parking or vehicle parking shall be allowed under root zones,
unless using buffers approved by the project arborist.
e. No trenching within the critical root zone area is allowed. If
trenching is needed in the vicinity of trees to be retained, the City Arborist shall be
consulted before any trenching or root cutting beneath the dripline of the tree.
f. Tree protection conditions shall be posted on the tree protection
barriers.
g.
Retained trees shall be watered to maintain them in good health.
TREE PROTECTION BOND
The applicant shall provide a tree protection bond in the amount of $100,000 to ensure
protection of trees slated for preservation prior to issuance of grading, demolition or
building pennits. The bond shall be returned after completion of construction, subject to a
letter from the City Arborist indicating that the trees are in good condition.
TREE REPLACEMENT IN~LIEU FEE
The applicant shall pay an in-lieu fee of $9,240 prior to issuance of building pennits and
upon effective adoption of the protected trees ordinance for the removal of 42 trees on
site that Call1iot be replaced on site, unless additional replacement trees are planted on site
in which case the in-lieu fee may be reduced accordingly. The in-lieu fee for each tree
removal that Call1iot be replaced on site shall be $220, based upon the purchase aIld
installation cost of a replacement tree.
SCREENING
All mechanical and other equipment on the retail 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 ofthe screening
shall be taller thaIl the height of the mechanical equipment that it is designed to screen.
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The location of equipment and necessary screening shall be reviewed and approved by the
Director of COlmnunity Development prior to issuance of building permits.
RESTAURANT ODOR ABATEMENT
All new restaurants shall install odor abatement systems to reduce odor impacts from the
restaurants to the adjacent community. The odor abatement systems shall be installed
prior to final occupancy of the associated restaurant(s). Detailed plans shall be reviewed
and approved by the Director of Community Development prior to issuance of building
pennits.
TRASH AND DELIVERY ACTIVITIES
A detailed refuge and truck delivery plan must be prepared by the applicant. The plan
shall specify locations of trash facilities, refuge pick up schedules and truck delivery
schedules and routes. All trash facilities must be scr~ened and enclosed to the satisfaction
of the Public Works Department. The final plan shall be submitted to the City for review
and approval prior to issuance of building pennits.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PLAN
A construction management plan shall be prepared by the applicant and approved by staff
prior to issuance of building permits. Staging of construction and equipment shall not
occur within 250 feet of any residential property.
DEMOLITION REQUIREMENTS
All demolished building and site materials shall be recycled to the maximum extent
feasible subject to the Building Official. The applicant shall provide evidence that
materials will be recycled prior to issuance of final demolition pennits.
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 Govemment
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
Govemment Code Section 66020(a), has begun. If you fail to file a protest within tillS 90-
day period complying with all of the requirements of Section 66020, you will be legally
barred from later challenging such exactions.
SECTION IV: CONDITIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPT.
STREET WIDENING
Street widening and dedications shall be provided in accordance with City Standards and
specifications and as required by the City Engineer.
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CURB AND GUTTER IMPROVEMENTS
Curbs and gutters, sidewalks and related structures shall be installed in accordance with
grades and standards as specified by the City Engineer.
STREET LIGHTING INSTALLATION
Street lighting shall be installed and shall be as approved by the City Engineer. Lighting
fixtures shall be positioneq so as to preclude glare and other forms of visual interference to
adjoining properties, and shall be no higher than the maximum height permitted by the zone
in which the site is located.
FIRE HYDRANT
Fire hydrants shall be located as required by the City and Santa Clara County Fire
Department as needed.
GRADING
Grading shall be as approved and required by the City Engineer in accordance with Chapter
16.08 of the Cupertino Municipal Code. 401 Certifications and 404 pennits maybe required.
Please contact Anny Corp of Engineers and/or Regional Water Quality Control Board as
appropriate.
DRAINAGE
Drainage shall be provided to the satisfaction ofthe City Engineer. Pre- and post-
development calculations must be provided to indicate whether additional stonn water
control measures are to be installed.
FIRE PROTECTION
Fire sprinklers shall be installed in any new construction to the approval of the City as
needed.
UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
The 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. The
developer shall submit detailed plans showing utility underground provisions. Said plans
shall be subject to prior approval ofthe affected Utility provider and the City Engineer.
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,
stonn drain fees, park dedication fees and fees for under grounding of utilities. Said
agreement shall be executed prior to issuance of construction pennits.
Fees:
a. Checking & Inspection Fees:
$ 6% of Off-Site Improvement Cost or
$3,540.00 minimum
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b. Grading Permit:
$ 6% of Site Improvement Cost or $2,060.00
mmllnum
$ 2,000.00
$ 12,430.31
c. Development Maintenance Deposit:
d. Storm Drainage Fee:
e. Power Cost:
f. Map Checking Fees:
g. Park Fees:
h.Street Tree
**
N/A
N/A
By Developer
**
Based on the latest effective PG&E rate schedule approved by the PUC
Bonds:
d.
e.
f.
Faithful Performance Bond: 100% of Off-site and On-site hnprovements
Labor & Material Bond: 100% of Off-site and On-site Improvement
On-site Grading-Bond: 100% of site improvements.
- 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 of
recordation of a final map or issuance of a building pennit in the event of said change or
changes, the fees changed at that time will reflect the then current fee schedule.
TRANSFORMERS
Electrical transformers, telephone vaults and similar above ground equipment enclosures
shall be screened with fencing and landscaping or located underground such that said
equipment is not visible from public street areas. The transfonner shall not be located in the
front or side building setback area.
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. Erosion and or sediment control plan shall be
provided.
STORMWATER QUALITY GUIDELINES FOR DEVELOPl\1ENT PROJECTS
For a project creating or replacing 10,000 square feet or more of impervious surface, the
applicant must fulfill the City's stOIDl water quality requirements, which includes but is not
limited to a Storm Water ManagementPlan/Notice of Intent (NOI), design and
implementation of permanent storm water treatment BMPs, BMP operation and maintenance
responsibilities, and BMP inspection and reporting.
EROSION CONTROL PLAN
The 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.
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TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS
The developer shall install traffic signal improvements at the Stevens Creek Blvd/Tantau and
Valleo Parkway/Tantau intersections. The improvements include a new traffic signal
controller cabinet, battery backup, and emergency vehicle pre-emption at Vallco
Parkway/Tantau, and emergency vehicle pre-emption at Stevens Creek Blvd/Tantau.
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.
TRASH ENCLOSURES
The trash enclosure plan must be designed to the satisfaction of the Environmental Programs
Manager.
REFUSE TRUCK ACCESS
The developer must obtain clearance from the Environmental Programs Manager in regards
to refuse truck access for the proposed development.
The Tentative Map conditions are as follows:
SECTION III: CONDITIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPT.
APPROVED EXHIBITS
The recommendation of approval is based on the Tentative Parcel Map titled: "Tentative
Map, Retail and Parking Development, 10100 N. Tantau Avenue, Cuerptino Califomia"
consisting of one sheet labeled C-Ol, prepared by AP Consulting Engineers dated March 10,
2007.
DEMOLITION REQUIREMENTS
All demolished building and site materials shall be recycled to the maximum extent feasible
subject to the Building Official. The applicant shall provide evidence that materials will be
recycled prior to issuance of final demolition permits.
NOTICE OF FEES. DEDICATIONS. RESERVATIONS OR OTHER EXACTIONS
The Conditions of Project Approval set f01ih herein may include certain fees, dedication
requirements, reservation requirements, and other exactions. Pursuant to Govemment 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 fmiher notified that the 90-day approval period in which you may protest these fees,
dedications, reservations, and other exactions, pursuant to GovenU11ent Code Section
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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.
TREE PROTECTION
As part of the building pennit drawings, a tree protection plan shall be prepared by a certified
arborist for the trees to be retained. In addition to trees to be retained per the arborist report,
the applicant shall also retain and protect trees identified as tree numbers 83, 84, A, B, 88, 89,
90, 91, and 92. In addition, the following measures shall be added to the protection plan: ,
h. For trees to b~ retained, chain link fencing and other root
protection shall be installed around the dripline ofthe tree prior to any project site work.
1. No parking or vehicle parking shall be allowed under root zones,
unless using buffers approved by the project arborist.
J. No trenching within the critical root zone area is allowed. If
trenching is needed in the vicinity of trees to be retained, the City Arborist shall be
consulted before any trenching or root cutting beneath the drip line of the tree.
k. Tree protection conditions shall be posted on the tree protection
barriers.
1.
Retained trees shall qe watered to maintain them in good health.
TREE PROTECTION BOND
The applicant shall provide a tree protection bond in the amount of $100,000 to ensure
protection of trees slated for preservation prior to issuance of grading, demolition or building
pennits.. The bond shall be retumed after completion of construction, subject to a letter from
the City Arborist indicating that the trees are in good condition.
SECTION IV: CONDITIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
STREET WIDENING
Street widening and dedications shall be provided in accordance with City Standards and
specifications and as required by the City Engineer.
CURB AND GUTTER IMPROVEMENTS
Curbs and gutters, sidewalks and related structures shall be installed in accordance with
grades and standards. as specified by the City Engineer.
STREET LIGHTING INSTALLATION
Street lighting shall be installed and shall be as approved by the City Engineer. Lighting
fixtures shall be positioned so as to preclude glare and other forms of visual interference to
. adjoining properties, and shall be no higher than the maximum height pennirted by the zone
in which the site is located.
FIRE HYDRANT
Fire hydrants shall be located as required by the City and Santa Clara County Fire
Department as needed.
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GRADING
Grading shall be as approved and required by the City Engineer in accordance with Chapter
16.08 of the Cupertino Municipal Code. 401 Certifications and 404 pennits maybe required.
Please contact Army Corp of Engineers and/or Regional Water Quality Control Board as
appropriate.
DRAINAGE
Drainage shall be provided to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Pre- and post-
development calculations must be provided to indicate whether additional stonn water
control measures are to be installed.
FIRE PROTECTION
Fire sprinklers shall be installed in any new construction to the approval of the City as
needed.
UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
The 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. The
developer shall submit detailed plans showing utility underground provisions. Said plans
shall be subject to prior approval of the affected Utility provider and the City Engineer.
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,
stonn drain fees, park dedication fees and fees for under grounding of utilities. Said
agreement shall be executed prior to issuance of construction pennits.
Fees:
a. Checking & hlspection Fees:
$ 6% of Off-Site hnprovement Cost or
$3,540.00 minimum
$ 6% of Site Improvement Cost or $2,060.00
m1l1unum
$ 2,000.00
$ 12,430.31
b. Grading Permit:
c. Development Maintenance Deposit:
d. Storm Drainage Fee:
e. Power Cost:
f. Map Checking Fees:
g. Park Fees:
h. Street Tree
**
N/A
N/A
By Developer
**
Based on the latest effective PG&E rate schedule approved by the PUC
Bonds:
g. Faithful Perfomlance BOli.d: 100% of Off-site and On-site Improvements
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h. Labor & Material Bond: 100% of Off-site and On-site Improvement
1. On-site Grading Bond: 100% of site improvements.
- 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 of
recordation of a final map or 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.
TRANSFORMERS
Electrical transformers, telephone vaults and similar above ground equipment enclosures
shall be screened with fencing and landscaping or located underground such that said
equipment is not visible from public street areas. The transformer shall not be located in the
front or side building setback area.
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. Erosion and or sediment control plan shall be
provided.
STORMW A TER QUALITY GUIDELINES FOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
For a project creating or replacing 10,000 square feet or more of impervious surface, the
applicant must fulfill the City's storm water quality requirements, which includes but is not
limited to a Stonn Water Management Plal1lNotice of Intent (NOn, design and
implementation of permallent stonn water treatment BMPs, BMP operation and
maintenance responsibilities, and BMP inspection and reporting.
EROSION CONTROL PLAN
The developer must provide an approved erosion control plan by a Registered Civil
Engineer. This plan should include all erosion control measures used to retain matelials on
site. Erosion control notes shall be stated on the plans.
TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS
The developer shall install traffic signal improvements at the Stevens Creek Blvd/Tantau
and Valko Parkway/Tantau intersections. The improvements include a new traffic signal
controller cabinet, battery backup, and emergency vehicle pre-emption at Vall co
Parkway/Tantau, and emergency vehicle pre-emption at Stevens Creek Blvd/Tantau.
TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN
The developer must submit a traffic control plan by a Registered Traffic Engineer to be
approved by the City. The plall 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 Unifonn Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standards for
all signage and striping work throughout the City.
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TRASH ENCLOSURES
The trash enclosure plan must be designed to the satisfaction of the Environmental Programs
Manager.
REFUSE TRUCK ACCESS
The developer must obtain clearance from the Environmental Programs Manager in regards
to refuse truck access for the proposed developrn:ent.
The tree removal conditions are as follows:
SECTION III: CONDITIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPT.
APPROVAL ACTION
The applicant is approved to remove a total of 54 trees on site in accordance with the
arborist report submitted by Walter Levinson Consulting Arborist, dated January 21, 2007,
that include 44 trees that will require removal due to the location of the new structures on
site and 10 trees that are in poor or failing health. Trees identified as tree numbers 83, 84,
A, B, 88, 89,90,91, and 92 shall be retained and protected on site, and shall not be removed
as recommended in the arborist report. For any trees to be retained, the applicant shall
follow protection measures for the retaimnent of these trees.
TREE PROTECTION
As part of the building pemlit drawings, a tree protection plan shall be prepared by a
certified arborist for the trees to be retained. In addition, the following measures shall be
added to the protection plan:
m. For trees to be retained, chain link fencing and other root protection shall be installed
around the dripline of the tree prior to any project site work.
n. No parking or vehicle parking shall be allowed under root zones, unless using buffers
approved by the project arborist.
o. No trenching within the critical root zone area is allowed. If trenching is needed in the
vicinity of trees to be retained, the City Arborist shall be consulted before any trenching
or root cutting beneath the dripline of the tree.
p. Tree protection conditions shall be posted on the tree protection barriers.
q. Retained trees shall be watered to maintain them in good health.
TREE PROTECTION BOND
The applicant shall provide a tree protection bond in the amount of $100,000 to ensure
protection of trees slated for preservation prior to issuance of grading, demolition or building
pennits. The bond shall be returned after completion of construction, subject to a letter from
the City Arborist indicating tllat the trees are in good condition.
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
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Section 66020( d) (1), these Conditions constitute written no1ie of a statement of the amount
of such fees, and a description of the dedications, reservati OIl and other exactions. You are
hereby further notified that the 90-day approval period in whih you may protest these fees,
dedications, reservations, and other exactions, pursuant to Grernment Code Section
66020(a), has begun. If you fail to file a protest within this ~day period complying with all
of the requirements of Section 66020, you will be legally band from later challenging such
exactions.
TREE REPLACEMENT IN-LIEU FEE
The applicant shall pay an in-lieu fee of $9,240 prior to iruance of building pennits and
upon effective adoption of the protected trees ordinance forthe removal of 42 trees on site
that cannot be replaced on site, unless additional replacemGt trees are planted on site that
would reduce the in-lieu fee. The in-lieu fee is based upon fe purchase and installation cost
of $220 per tree removal for each tree that cannot be replacoon site.
The exception conditions are as follows:
SECTION III: CONDITIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE CfMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPT.
APPROVED EXHffiITS
The approval is based on Exhibits submitted by Chang Archtcture titled: "Tantau Retail and
Parking Garage" consisting of 14 pages labeled pages C, AlA4.1, PL-l, PL-2, CI-C4 and a
colored rendering of the project, except as may be amendedby the Conditions contained in
this Resolution.
HEART OF THE CITY SETBACK EXCEPTION
Approval is granted for a front yard setback exception frOI the Heart of the City Specific
Plan requirements to allow the retail commercial building ollParcell to have a minimum 32
feet 2 inch setback from Stevens Creek Boulevard and N. Tatau Avenue.
Please review conditions carefully. If you have any questias regarding the conditions of
approval, please contact the Department of Community Deelopment at 408-777-3308 for
clarification. Failure to incorporate conditions into your pIal set will result in delays at the
plan checking stage. If development conditions require treelreservations, do not clear the
site until required tree protection devices are installed.
The conditions of project approval set forth herein may irlude certain fees, dedication
requirements, reservation requirements, and other exactions. Pursualtt to Government Code
Section 66020(d)(I), these conditions constitute written notice (a statement of the amount of
such fees, and a description of the dedications, reservations,rnd other exactions. You are
hereby further notified that the 90-day approval period in wli:h you may protest these fees,
dedications, and other exactions, pursuant to Government Cod Section 66020(a), has begun.
If you fail to file a protest within this 90-day period complyingwith all of the requirements of
Section 66020, you will be legally barred from later challengin!such exactions.
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Any interested person, including the applicant, prior to seeking judicial review of the city
co Ul1 cil 's decision in this matter, must first file a petition for reconsideration with the city
clerk within ten days after the council's decision. Any petition so filed . must comply with
municipal ordinance code &2.08.096.
Sincerely:
~VJ-
Grace Schmidt
Deputy City Clerk
cc: Community Development
ASA-2007-05
CITY OF CUPERTINO
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, California 95014
RESOLUTION NO. 6464
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
APPROVING AN ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE APPROV AL TO CONSTRUCT A
10,582 SQUARE FOOT RETAIL BUILDING AND ONE-LEVEL PARKING GARAGE
ON AN EXISTING OFFICE SITE
SECTION I: FINDINGS
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Cupertino received an application
for an Architectural and Site Approval, as described in Section II of this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the necessary public notices have been given in accordance with the
Procedural Ordinance of the City of Cupertino, and the Planning Commission has held
one or more public hearings on this matter; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has met the burden of proof required to support said
application; and has satisfied the following requirements:
1) The proposed 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; and
2) The proposed use will be located and conducted in a manner in accord with the
Cupertino Comprehensive General Plan and the purpose of the Architectural
and Site Review Chapter of the Cupertino Municipal Code; and
3) The proposed development is essentially consistent with the Heart of the City
Specific Plan, except for the exception from front yard setbacks along Stevens
Creek Boulevard and N. Tantau Avenue.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That after careful consideration of maps, facts, exhibits, testimony and other evidence
submitted in this matter, the application for Architectural and Site Approval is hereby
approved, subject to the conditions which are enumerated in this Resolution beginning
on Page 2 thereof; and
That the subconclusions upon which the findings and conditions specified in this
resolution are based and contained in the public hearing record concerning Application
No. ASA-2007-05 as set forth in the Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of
June 12, 2007, and are incorporated by reference as though fully set forth herein.
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SECTION II: PROTECT DESCRIPTION
Application No.: ASA-2007-05
Applicant: Clifford Chang
Location: 10100 N. Tantau
SECTION III: CONDITIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DEPT.
1. APPROVED EXHIBITS
The approval is based on Exhibits submitted by Chang Architecture titled:
"Tantau Retail and Parking Garage" consisting of 14 pages labeled pages C, Al-
A4.1, PL-l, PL-2, CI-C4 and a colored rendering of the project, except as may be
amended by the Conditions contained in this Resolution.
2. DEVELOPMENT APPROV AL
Approval is granted to construct a 10,852 square foot retail commercial building
on Parcell of the project site (northeast corner of Stevens Creek Blvd. and N.
Tantau Ave.) and a 94-space, one-level parking structure on Parcel 2 of the
project site.
3. DEVELOPMENT ALLOCATION
The applicant shall receive an allocation of 10,582 square feet of retail commercial
allocation from the Heart of the City Specific Plan Area allocation.
4. HEART OF THE CITY SETBACK EXCEPTION
Approval is granted for a front yard setback exception from the Heart of the City
Specific Plan requirements to allow the retail commercial building on Parcell to
have a minimum 32 feet 2 inch setback from Stevens Creek Boulevard and N.
Tantau Avenue.
5. PARKING
The applicant shall provide a mInimUm of 594 parking spaces on site In
accordance with the approved site plan.
6. BICYCLE PARKING
The applicant shall provide bicycle parking and bike racks for the proposed retail
commercial building in accordance with the City's Parking Regulations under
Chapter 19.100 of the Cupertino Municipal Code.
7. LANDSCAPE PLAN
The applicant shall submit detailed landscape and irrigation plans to be
reviewed and approved by the Director of Community Development prior to
issuance of building permits. The landscape plan shall provide the following:
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a. The landscape plan shall include water conservation and pesticide reduction
measures in conformance with Chapter 14.15, Xeriscape Landscaping, and the
pesticide control measures referenced in Chapter 9.18, Stormwater Pollution
Prevention and Watershed Protection, of the Cupertino Municipal Code.
b. Plant field grown size 'Praxinus Americana' ash trees, or the largest size trees
that can be accommodated within the "sawtooth" corners of the retail
commercial building facing Stevens Creek Blvd.
c. Provide a "green screen" around the perimeter of the parking garage that
includes planting of trees and shrubs that will screen the garage. Existing
redwood trees may suffice as the" green screen" along the rear elevation of
the parking garage facing Interstate 280, unless the redwood trees are
significantly pruned. If the redwood trees along the rear elevation are
significantly pruned and do not provide adequate screening from Interstate
280, additional screening shall be required.
8. PLAZA AREAS
The applicant shall provide decorative pavement treatment in the plaza areas
around the retail commercial building. The plaza area shall be widened in front
of the retail commercial building to allow portions of the plaza to extend out to
the public right-of-way along N. Tantau Avenue and Stevens Creek Boulevard.
The plaza area shall incorporate use of a combination of decorative interlocking
pavers and decomposed granite, rather than the broom and salt-finished
concrete.
9. SIDEWALKS
1. Prior to final occupancy, the applicant shall repair or replace any portions of
the sidewalk along N. Tantau Ave. in front of the project site that are in
disrepair, as determined by the Director of Public Works.
2. Prior to final occupancy, the applicant shall replace the entire sidewalk along
Stevens Creek Blvd. with a minimum 6-foot wide sidewalk, in compliance
with the Heart of the City Specific Plan requirements.
10. SIGN PROGRAM
A sign program shall be required for the new retail commercial building
proposed on Parcell.
11. BUILDING COLORS AND MATERIALS
The building colors and materials shall be consistent with the materials board
submitted by the applicant.
12. INGRESS/EGRESS EASEMENT
The applicant shall record a deed restriction and covenant running with the land,
subject to approval of the City Attorney, for all parcels that share common
driveways. The deed restriction shall provide for necessary reciprocal ingress
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and egress easement to and from the affected parcels. The easements shall be
recorded prior to issuance of building permits.
13. MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
The applicant shall record a maintenance agreement subject to the approval of
the City Attorney for the maintenance of the shared driveways by the property
owners of each of the lots.
14. RECIPROCAL PARKING
The applicant shall record a reciprocal parking easement for the shared parking
between Parcell (new retail commercial building site) and Parcel 2 (existing two-
story office complex with new parking structure), subject to the approval of the
City Attorney prior to issuance of building permits.
15. TREE REMOVAL
The applicant is approved to remove a total of 63 trees on site in accordance with
the arborist report submitted by Walter Levinson Consulting Arborist, dated
January 21, 2007, that include 53 trees that will require removal due to the
location of the new structures on site and 10 trees that are in poor or failing
health. Trees identified as tree numbers 83, 84, A, B, 88, 89, 90, 91, and 92 shall be
retained and protected on site, and shall not be removed as recommended in the
arborist report. For any trees to be retained, the applicant shall follow protection
measures for the retainment of these trees.
16. TREE PROTECTION
As part of the building permit drawings, a tree protection plan shall be prepared
by a certified arborist for the trees to be retained. In addition, the following
measures shall be added to the protection plan:
1. For trees to be retained, chain link fencing and other root protection shall be
installed around the dripline of the tree prior to any project site work.
2. No parking or vehicle parking shall be allowed under root zones, unless
using buffers approved by the project arborist.
3. No trenching within the critical root zone area is allowed. If trenching is
needed in the vicinity of trees to be retained, the City Arborist shall be
consulted before any trenching or root cutting beneath the drip line of the
tree.
4. Tree protection conditions shall be posted on the tree protection barriers.
5. Retained trees shall be watered to maintain them in good health.
17. TREE PROTECTION BOND
The applicant shall provide a tree protection bond in the amount of $100,000 to
ensure protection of trees slated for preservation prior to issuance of grading,
demolition or building permits. The bond shall be returned after completion of
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construction, subject to a letter from the City Arborist indicating that the trees are
in good condition.
18. TREE REPLACEMENT IN-LIEU FEE
The applicant shall pay an in-lieu fee of $9,240 prior to issuance of building
permits and upon effective adoption of the protected trees ordinance for the
removal of 42 trees on site that cannot be replaced on site, unless additional
replacement trees are planted on site in which case the in-lieu fee may be
reduced accordingly. The in-lieu fee for each tree removal that cannot be
replaced on site shall be $220, based upon the purchase and installation cost of a
replacement tree.
19. SCREENING
All mechanical and other equipment on the retail 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. The location of equipment
and necessary screening shall be reviewed and approved by the Director of
Community Development prior to issuance of building permits.
20. RESTAURANT ODOR ABATEMENT
All new restaurants shall install odor abatement systems to reduce odor impacts
from the restaurants to the adjacent community. The odor abatement systems
shall 1;>e installed prior to final occupancy of the associated restaurant(s).
Detailed plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Director of Community
Development prior to issuance of building permits.
21. TRASH AND DELIVERY ACTIVITIES
A detailed refuge and truck delivery plan must be prepared by the applicant.
The plan shall specify locations of trash facilities, refuge pick up schedules and
truck delivery schedules and routes. All trash facilities must be screened and
enclosed to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department. The final plan shall
be submitted to the City for review and approval prior to issuance of building
permits.
22. CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PLAN
A construction management plan shall be prepared by the applicant and
approved by staff prior to issuance of building permits. Staging of construction
and equipment shall not occur within 250 feet of any residential property.
23. DEMOLITION REQUIREMENTS
All demolished building and site materials shall be recycled to the maximum
extent feasible subject to the Building Official. The applicant shall provide
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evidence that materials will be recycled prior to issuance of final demolition
permits.
24. 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.
SECTION IV: CONDITIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPT.
25. STREET WIDENING
Street widening and dedications shall be provided in accordance with City
Standards and specifications and as required by the City Engineer.
26. CURB AND GUTTER IMPROVEMENTS
Curbs and gutters, sidewalks and related structures shall be installed In
accordance with grades and standards as specified by the City Engineer.
27.STREET LIGHTING INSTALLATION
Street lighting shall be installed and shall be as approved by the City Engineer.
Lighting fixtures shall be positioned so as to preclude glare and other forms of
visual interference to adjoining properties, and shall be no higher than the
maximum height permitted by the zone in which the site is located.
28.FIRE HYDRANT
Fire hydrants shall be located as required by the City and Santa Clara County
Fire Department as needed.
29.GRADING
Grading shall be as approved and required by the City Engineer in accordance
with Chapter 16.08 of the Cupertino Municipal Code. 401 Certifications and 404
permits maybe required. Please contact Army Corp of Engineers and/or
Regional Water Quality Control Board as appropriate.
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30.DRAINAGE
Drainage shall be provided to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Pre- and
post-development calculations must be provided to indicate whether additional
storm water control measures are to be installed.
31.FIRE PROTECTION
Fire sprinklers shall be installed in any new construction to the approval of the
City as needed.
32.UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
The 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. The developer shall submit detailed plans showing
utility underground provisions. Said plans shall be subject to prior approval of
the affected Utility provider and the City Engineer.
33.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 shall be executed prior to issuance of
construction permits.
Fees:
a. Checking & Inspection Fees:
$ 6% of Off-Site Improvement Cost or
$3,540.00 minimum
$ 6 % of Site Improvement Cost or
$2,060.00 minimum
$ 2,000.00
$ 12,430.31
b. Grading Permit:
c. Development Maintenance Deposit:
d. Storm Drainage Fee:
e. Power Cost:
f. Map Checking Fees:
g. Park Fees:
h. Street Tree
**
NjA
NjA
By Developer
**
Based on the latest effective PG&E rate schedule approved by the PUC
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
c. On-site Grading Bond: 100% of site improvements.
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-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 of recordation of a final map or 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.
34.TRANSFORMERS
Electrical transformers, telephone vaults and similar above ground equipment
enclosures shall be screened with fencing and landscaping or located
underground such that said equipment is not visible from public street areas. The
transformer shall not be located in the front or side building setback area.
35.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. Erosion and or
sediment control plan shall be provided.
36.STORMW ATER QUALITY GUIDELINES FOR DEVELOPMENT PROTECTS
For a project creating or replacing 10,000 square feet or more of impervious
surface, the applicant must fulfill the City's storm water quality requirements,
which includes but is not limited to a Storm Water Management Plan/Notice of
Intent (NOI), design and implementation of permanent storm water treatment
BMPs, BMP operation and maintenance responsibilities, and BMP inspection and
reporting.
37.EROSION CONTROL PLAN
The 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.
38.TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS
The developer shall install traffic signal improvements at the Stevens Creek
Blvd/Tantau and Valko Parkway /Tantau intersections. The improvements
include a new traffic signal controller cabinet, battery backup, and emergency
vehicle pre-emption at Valko Parkway /Tantau, and emergency vehicle pre-
emption at Stevens Creek Blvd/Tantau.
39.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
Resolution No. 6464
Page 9
ASA-2007-05
June 12, 2007
Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standards for all signage and striping work
throughout the City.
40.TRASH ENCLOSURES
The trash enclosure plan must be designed to the satisfaction of the
Environmental Programs Manager.
41.REFUSE TRUCK ACCESS
The developer must obtain clearance from the Environmental Programs Manager
in regards to refuse truck access for the proposed development.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of June 2007, at a Regular Meeting of the
Planning Commission of the City of Cupertino, State of California, by the following roll
call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS: Chairperson Giefer, Vice Chair Chien, Miller
Wong, Kaneda
COMMISSIONERS: none
COMMISSIONERS: none
COMMISSIONERS: none
ATTEST:
APPROVED:
I s/Steve Piasecki
Steve Piasecki
Director of Community Development
Is/Lisa Giefer
Lisa Giefer, Chair
Planning Commission
for the
approved
plan sets
See file
#U-2007-03