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Amended
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
6:45 PM
10350 Torre Avenue, Council Chamber and via Teleconference: and
eleconference Location Pursuant to Gov. Code 54953(b)(2): C-174 Ana
Vihar, Delhi, Delhi 110092.
Planning Commission
SANTOSH RAO, CHAIR
TRACYKOSOLCHAROEN, VICE CHAIR
DAVID FUNG, COMMISSION MEMBER
SEEMA LINDSKOG, COMMISSION MEMBER
STEVEN SCHARF, COMMISSION MEMBER
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Planning Commission Agenda January 27, 2026
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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:
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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): 35712 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.
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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.
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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
Chair opens the public hearing
Commissioners report any site
visits or outside communications
Staff reports and makes
Commissioners ask clarifying
recommendation
questions.
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Applicant or Appellant
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minutes per individual.
Commissioners may ask questions of
speakers.
The Chair may request a motion and
a second after the close of the public
hearing. Commission then
deliberates and votes.
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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