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CITY OF CUPERTI
CUPERTINO
AGENDA
Amended
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
6:45 PM
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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 FLING, COMMISSION MEMBER
SEEMA LINDSKOG, COMMISSION MEMBER
STEVEN SCHARF, COMMISSION MEMBER
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Planning Commission Agenda January 27, 2026
A. E-mail comments to the City Council for Open Session at
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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
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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.12
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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