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Home My WebLink AboutPC 01-27-2026 Amended AgendaTuesday, January 27, 2026 6:45 PM CITY OF CUPERTINO Amended 10350 Torre Avenue, Council Chamber and via Teleconference: and Teleconference Location Pursuant to Gov. Code 54953(b)(2): C-174 Anand Vihar, Delhi, Delhi 110092. Planning Commission SANTOSH RAO, CHAIR TRACY KOSOLCHAROEN, VICE CHAIR DAVID FUNG, COMMISSION MEMBER SEEMA LINDSKOG, COMMISSION MEMBER STEVEN SCHARF, COMMISSION MEMBER IN PERSON AND TELECONFERENCE MEETING For more information: AGENDA Planning Commission Agenda January 27, 2026 Amended on 1/23/26 at 10:25 a.m. to add agenda Item No. 4. and Teleconference Location. Page 2 Planning Commission Agenda January 27, 2026 A.E-mail comments to the City Council for Open Session at publiccomment@cupertino.gov as follows: a.E-mail comments must be received by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting in order to be forwarded to the City Council before the meeting. b.Emailed comments received following agenda publication but prior to, or during, the meeting, will be posted to the City’s website after the meeting. c.These e-mail comments will also be received by each City Councilmember, the City Manager, and the City Clerk’s Office. Comments on non-agenda items sent to any other email address will be included upon the sender's request . B.Regular mail or hand delivered addressed to the: City Council, City Hall, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014 3)Open Session Teleconference in one of the following ways : A.Online via Zoom on an electronic device (Audio and Video): Speakers must register in advance by clicking on the link below to access the meeting : https://cityofcupertino.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_T6DEwqCeQzmT8lQF_0o_KA a)Registrants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. b)Speakers will be recognized by the name they use for registration . Once recognized, speakers must click ‘unmute’ when prompted to speak. c)Please read the following instructions about technical compatibility carefully : One can directly download the teleconference (Zoom) software or connect to the meeting in their internet browser. If a browser is used, make sure the most current and up-to-date browser, such as the following, is used: Chrome 30+, Firefox 27+, Microsoft Edge 12+, Safari 7+. Certain functionality may be disabled in older browsers, including Internet Explorer . B.By Phone (Audio only): No registration is required in advance and speakers may join the meeting as follows: a)Dial 669-900-6833 and enter WEBINAR ID: 845 1751 7258 b)To “raise hand” to speak: Dial *9; When asked to unmute: Dial *6 c)Speakers will be recognized to speak by the last four digits of their phone number . C.Via an H.323/SIP room system: Join from an H.323/SIP room system: H.323: 144.195.19.161 (US West) 206.247.11.121 (US East) Meeting ID: 845 1751 7258 SIP: 84517517258@zoomcrc.com Page 3 Planning Commission Agenda January 27, 2026 D.Online via the teleconferencing device (Audio and Video) being used to provide access to the meeting from a remote Teleconference Location noticed pursuant to Gov . Code 54953(b)(2), which location, if noticed, would be stated on the cover page of this agenda . a)Speakers are required to notify the City Clerk via email to cityclerk@cupertino.gov prior to noon on the date of the meeting during which they plan to participate and comment from the remote location noticed to ensure the City Clerk is prepared to accept their comment . b)If the teleconferencing device malfunctions impeding access to the meeting from the remote location, the speaker may alternatively participate via the other options for remote participation provided above. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.Subject: Approval of the December 9, 2025 Planning Commission Minutes. Recommended Action: Approve the December 9, 2025 Planning Commission Minutes. 1 - Draft Minutes POSTPONEMENTS ORAL COMMUNICATIONS This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Commission on any matter within the jurisdiction of the Commission and not on the agenda. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes. In most cases, State law will prohibit the Commission from making any decisions with respect to a matter not on the agenda. Unless there are separate discussions and/or actions requested by council, staff or a member of the public, it is requested that items under the Consent Calendar be acted on simultaneously. PUBLIC HEARINGS Effective January 1, 2023, Government Code Section 65103.5 (SB 1214) limits the distribution of copyrighted material associated with the review of development projects. Members of the public wishing to view plans that cannot otherwise be distributed under SB 1214 may make an appointment with the Planning Division to view them at City Hall by sending an email to planning@cupertino .org. Plans will also be made available digitally during the hearing to consider the proposal. Page 4 Planning Commission Agenda January 27, 2026 2.Subject: Consider 1) a Hillside Exception for grading on slopes exceeding 30% in order to create several flat yard areas, 2) an R-1 Exception for garage design, 3) a Design Review Permit for a new two-story residence with second-story side setbacks of less than 15 feet and a second to first floor area ratio exceeding 66%, 4) a Minor Residential Permit for a balcony, and 5) a Tree Removal Permit for the removal and replacement of five Protected native oak trees (ranging in size between 12-inches DBH to 18-inches DBH) to allow the creation of the flat yard areas. (Application No(s).: EXC-2025-007, EXC-2025-008, R-2024-029, RM-2024-028, TR-2024-043; Applicant(s): David Kuoppamaki; Location: 22068 San Fernando Court; APN(s): 357 12 012). Recommended Action: That the Planning Commission: a.Find the project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); b.Conditionally approve R-2024-029, EXC-2025-007, and TR-2024-043; and c.Approve EXC-2025-008 and RM-2024-028, based on the Draft Resolutions. Staff Report 1 - EXC-2025-007 - Draft Resolution (Hillside Exception).docx 2 - EXC-2025-008 - Draft Resolution (R1 Exception).docx 3 - R-2024-029 - Draft Resolution (Design Review).docx 4 - RM-2024-028 - Draft Resolution (Minor Residential).docx 5 - TR-2024-043 - Draft Resolution (Tree Removal).docx 6 - Site Plan.pdf OLD BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS 3.Subject: Discuss and make a recommendation to appoint a Planning Commissioner to the Economic Development Committee Recommended Action: Recommend a Planning Commissioner to the City Council for appointment to the Economic Development Committee. Staff Report 4.Subject: Review of the proposed Mary Avenue public right-of-way vacation for consistency with the General Plan. Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution (Attachment 1) finding that the Mary Avenue public right-of-way vacation (APN 326-27-053) is consistent with the General Plan. Staff Report 1 - Draft Resolution STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS This portion of the meeting is reserved for staff to provide any updates on matters pertinent to the Commission and for Commissioners to report on any Commission related activities they have taken part in since the prior regularly scheduled meeting. Page 5 Planning Commission Agenda January 27, 2026 FUTURE AGENDA SETTING This portion of the meeting is reserved for the Chair or any two Commissioners to propose a future agenda item within the jurisdiction of the Commission. A proposal to add a future agenda item shall be brief and without discussion by the Commission. ADJOURNMENT If you challenge the action of the Planning Commission in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Cupertino at, or prior to, the public hearing. In the event an action taken by the Planning Commission is deemed objectionable, the matter may be officially appealed to the City Council in writing within fourteen (14) days of the date of the Commission’s decision. Said appeal is filed with the City Clerk (Ordinance 632). In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who is planning to attend this meeting who is visually or hearing impaired or has any disability that needs special assistance should call the City Clerk's Office at 408-777-3223, at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to arrange for assistance. In addition, upon request in advance by a person with a disability, meeting agendas and writings distributed for the meeting that are public records will be made available in the appropriate alternative format. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Planning Commission after publication of the packet will be made available for public inspection in the Community Development Department located at City Hall, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014 during normal business hours and in Planning packet archives linked from the agenda/minutes page on the City web site . IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please be advised that pursuant to Cupertino Municipal Code section 2.08.100, written communications sent to the City Council, Commissioners or staff concerning a matter on the agenda are included as supplemental material to the agendized item. These written communications are accessible to the public through the City website and kept in packet archives. Do not include any personal or private information in written communications to the City that you do not wish to make public, as written communications are considered public records and will be made publicly available on the City website. For questions on any items in the agenda, or for documents related to any of the items on the agenda, contact the Planning Department at (408) 777 3308 or planning@cupertino.org. Page 6 CONDUCT OF BUSINESS The Chair is the presiding officer of the Planning Commission. Any member of the public may speak on any item on the agenda for up to three minutes. All statements and questions must be addressed to the Chair. Planning Commission hearings serve as a venue for the discussion of sometimes divergent points of view. Please respect the opinions of others and refrain from cheering or clapping. That may delay the meeting or intimidate other persons wishing to express alternate views. Actions that disrupt the meeting will result in a warning, followed by removal if disruption continues. The proceedings of the meeting are recorded, therefore members of the audience who address the Commission at an in-person meeting must come to the lectern/microphone, and are requested to complete a Speaker Card and identify themselves. Completion of Speaker Cards and identifying yourself is voluntary and not required to attend the meeting or provide comments. FLOWCHART FOR HEARING ITEMS: Chair introduces agenda item Commissioners report any site visits or outside communications. Speakers submit a Request to Speak card, and are allowed up to 3 minutes per individual. Commissioners may ask questions of speakers. Chair invites members of the public to speak about the agenda item For appeals of approvals, the applicant may respond to appellants presentation. The Chair may request a motion and a second after the close of the public hearing. Commission then deliberates and votes. Chair closes the public hearing Commissioners ask clarifying questions. PUBLIC HEARINGS The Planning Commission is required by law to hold public hearings on certain matters prior to making its decision. Notice to interested parties is given by legal advertisement in the local newspaper of general circulation at least 10 calendar days preceding the hearing date. Applications requiring public hearings include change of zoning, variances, use permits, and tentative maps. Effective January 1, 2023, Government Code Section 65103.5 (SB 1214) limits the distribution of copyrighted material associated with the review of development projects. Members of the public wishing to view plans that cannot otherwise be distributed under SB 1214 may make an appointment with the Planning Division to view them at City Hall by sending an email to planning@cupertino.org. Plans will also be made available digitally during the hearing to consider the proposal. COMMISSION MEETINGS The Planning Commission regularly meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Urgent business, holidays, or election days may trigger special or adjourned meetings. These meetings will be noticed beforehand. AGENDAS, MINUTES, AND PACKETS AVAILABLE ON THE WEB Agendas, minutes, and packets for current and prior Planning Commission meetings are available at www.cupertino.org, or you can purchase the items on CD. PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION In the event an action taken by the Planning Commission is deemed objectionable, the matter may be officially appealed to the City Council in writing within fourteen (14) days of the date of the Commission’s decision. Said appeal is filed with the City Clerk (CMC Section 19.12.170). Contact the City Clerk’s office for more information or go to www.cupertino.org/cityclerk for an appeal form. 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