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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes - 02-25-1974CITY OF CUPERTINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014 Telephone: 252-4505 MINUTES OF TILE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION HELD ON FEBRUARY 25, 1974 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA SALUTE TO THE FLAG Chairman O'Kee.fe called the meeting to order at 7:47 P.M. with t Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Comm. present: Gatto, Nellis, Chairman O'Keefe Comm-. absent: Adams Staff present: Director of Planning and Development Sisk Director of Public Works Viskovich Assistant City Attorney Kilian. Associate Planner Cowan APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of Regular Meeting of February 11 and 20, 1974 -- Not available at this time. Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Nellis to continue tha approval of the Minutes of February 11 and 20, 1974. Motion carried, 3-0 POSTPONEMENTS Applications 20 -TM -73 and 21 -TM -73 of F. E. ROBLES (Juanita Williams), Items 3 and 4 postponed to March 11th meeting as per applicant's request. The Planning Director stated the reason for the above request is there have been family difficulties back East. PC -142 Page 1 Minutes cf Feb. 1 20 postponed Item No. 7, CITY OF CUPERTINO, request for continuance to allow preparation of Environmental Impact Report. 'C-142 MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 25, 1974 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 'age 2 The Planning Director asked for continuation of Agenda Item 7 to allow time for completion of the EIR. 0 -TM -73 and li-TM-73 cont'd o Mar. 11 :upt. Crossroads ,ore Area plan dine dropped fr genda Moved by Comm. Nellis, seconded by Comm. Gatto to continue applications 2O -TM -73 and 21 -.TM -73 until March 11, 1974. Motion carried, 3-0 Moved by Comm. Nellis, seconded by Comm. Gatto to drop Agenda Item 7 from the agenda and to readvertise it when the EIR is completed. Motion carried, 3-0 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Letter from Murl Fritschle, 730 Distel Avenue, Los Altos, regarding a development proposal. Comm. Nellis stated that this proposal does meat the General Plan objectives and she would like to help expedite this proposal. The Director of Public Works answered Comm. Gatto that the City is presently doing a traffic evaluation as it relates to residential zones. Muri Fritschle, President of S.H.A.R.E., said they are t7illing to cooperate with the City of Cupertino in developing this proposal. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS -- There were none. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. CITY OF CUPERTINO: Public Hearing to consider 1973 Comprehensive General Plan. A. Goals -- March 6th, after H —Control joint meeting. B. - Vallco Park -- Report by Director of Public Works; continued to March 11, 1974. 4 1 MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 25, 1974 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING The Director of Public Works stated that the 55 uncommitted acres in Vallco Park did, in fact, turn out to be 69 acres. The ques- tion is how do we trade with other parcels and how do we trade trips generated. He has worked in conjunction with the Vallco Park consultant and the City's Traffic Consultant Don Goodrich to come up with a base map. Tradeoffs could then be accounted for quite easily. The number of parking stalls appears to be the criteria to use. Comm. Nellis believes building coverage is a critical factor to consider here as well as the number of parking stalls. The Director of Public Works added that staggered working hours also was figured into the formula, so this will have to be enforced. Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Nellis to continue agenda item 1 A to March 6, 1974, at 9:00 P.M. Motion carried, 3-0 Mr. Walter Ward, Vallco Park General Manager, further stated the] position on this matter. They will expand on this at the next hearing. Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Nellis to continue agenda item 1 B to March 11, 1974. Motion carried, 3-0 PC -14 2 Page 3 1 A cont'd to 9 PM Pear 6th 1 B cont'd to Mar. 11th MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 25, 1974 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 2. Applications 15-Z-73 and 18 -TM -73 of DAVID & THELMA CAMPBELL: PREZONING 0.66 acre from Santa Clara County Rl-10 (Residential single-family, 10,000 sq. ft. per dwelling unit) to City of Cupertino R1-10 (Residential, single-family, 10,000 sq. ft. per dwelling unit) zone or whatever zone may be deemed ap- propriate by the Planning Commission; TENTATIVE MAP to divide 0.66 acre into two parcels. Said property is located at 22701 San Juan Road. First Hearing. The Associate Planner reviewed the February 22, 1974 staff report on the above -mentioned applications. He said there was a technical analysis of the map as well as aesthetic considerations He then reviewed the area on a transparency displayed on the screen. It was the staff's opinion that quite a bit of cut and fill would be necessary, and this could create quite an environmental impact, on the neighborhood. Another thing, septic tanks will not be approved. In the event this proposal is approved by the Planning Commission the staff recommended 18 conditions of approval. These are listed in the staff report. Chairman O'Keefe asked for comments from the audience. Mr. Steve Haze, 240 Montoe, #507, Monta Vista, said he was the co -applicant, as he is the prospective buyer if the tentative map is approved. He said the other applicant was late to this meeting, due to car trouble. Mr. Haze said United Soils Engineering was consulted about this matter, and retaining walls have been recommended. There is a 27° slope on the property, with a 21° slope for the driveway. He plans to take advantage of the slope of the land and use a step foundation. He plans to maintain the natural slope. Mr. Haze answered Comm. Nellis that it is his understanding that he will have to hook up to Cupertino's sewer system. He added that it is his intention to landscape the property now, and build sometime in the future.' Mrs. Thelma Campbell said they were told when the sewer lines were put in that they would have to go down to Cordova. They were told that if ever there is trouble with the septic tanks now in use that they will have to hook up to the sewer system. She said she could not see where this proposal would cause any advers effect on the neighborhood. Her husband has had a heart attack and can't take care of all their property. A house on the proper would be much more desirable. It is a potential fire hazard in its present state. PC -142 Page 4 :y MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 25, 1974 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Chairman O'Keefe asked for comments from the audience. Mr. John Stewart, 776 Purdue Court, Santa Clara, said there is only a small section of the property that is 27° grade. The Director of Public Works answered Comm. Gatto that there is nothing in the Grading Ordinance that would prohibit this project. Mrs. Lucien Hertert, 22701 San Juan Road, said she had come to the City Hall and looked at the Environmental. Impact Report on this. A negative declaration had been approved by the Committee. She noted there were no minutes of the EIR Committee meeting and only the standard form had been filled out. Since this is slope land she felt it should consider the effects on the propert, below it. She would like to have this consideration added to the procedure. The Director of Planning and Development answered Mrs. Hertert I that the policy has not been implemented to notify those propertyI owners adjacent to properties under consideration; however, we are working toward this end. He added that a geological report would be required on this. Comm. Nellis would like clarification of the County statement in regard to sanitary sewers. She ;could also like the staff to provide slides of the area when hillside property applications are being considered. As soon as possible, Comm. Nellis would like the Commission to review the Grading Ordinance. - Comm. Gatto said he would be in favor of continuing this appli- cation until a policy has been established for hillside develop- ment. Chairman O'Keefe would be willing to continue this for the purpose of gathering additional information. The Assistant City Attorney said that if this is continued it should be to a specific date, or it should be taken off calendar. Chairman O'Keefe called a recess at 9 P.M. The meeting recon- vened at 9:1.3 P.M. Moved by Comm. Nellis, seconded by Comm. Gatto to continue applications 15-Z-73 and 18 -TM -73 to April 22, 1974. AYES: Comm. Gatto, Nellis, Chairman O'Keefe NOES: None ABSENT: Comm. Adams Motion carried, 3-0 PC -142 Page 5 15-Z-73 aid 18 -TM -73 coat'( to April 22 C-142 age 6 MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 25, 1974 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 3. Application 20 -TM -73 of F. E. ROBLES (Juanita Williams) CONTINUED TO MARCH 11, 1974. 4. Application 21 -TM -73 of F. E. ROBLES (Juanita Williams) CONTINUED TO MARCH 11, 1974. 5. Applications 1-Z-74 and 3 -TM -74 of G. C. McKINNEY: REZONING 4.05 acres from Al -43 (Agricultural -Residential, single-family, one acre lots) zone to R1-7.5 (Residential, single-family, 7,500 sq. ft. per dwelling unit) zone or whatever zone may be deemed appropriate by the Planning Commission; TENTATIVE MAP to divide 4.05 acres into sixteen single-family residential lots. Said property is located westerly and adjacent to Linda Vista Drive, approximately 700 feet southerly of Hyannisport Drive. First Hearing. The Associate Planner located the subject property on the map. The staff feels the rezoning to R1-7.5 is appropriate. These are four rather difficult properties being joined in one application. However, the staff would like more time to work on the tentative map. Comm. Gatto feels that some latitude should be allowed in this case. He believes the introduction of additional streets may cause other problems. Comm. Nellis believes the applicant is coming up with a reasonable solution to the problem. Most of the lots are well over the 7500 sq. ft. requirement. Chairman O'Keefe asked for comments from the applicant and/or the audience. Mr. George C. McKinney, 3275 Stevens Creek Blvd., said he was representing the four owners involved. They are happy that the staff is recommending the rezoning. The Assistant City Attorney cautioned that if we have here nonadherence to the 70requirement, a variance procedure should be instituted. Mr. Bernie Nachahen, 10747 Linda Vista Drive, Cupertino, said he had no objections to this application, per se, but he wanted to bring to the attention of the Commissioners the terrible traffic conditions on McClellan Road. This development will add to that. burden, as well as other new developments in the immediate area. 4 MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 25, 1974 PLANNING CONLMISSION MEETING The Director of Public Works stated that the development on Rae Lane and the Horse Ranch development will improve McClellan Road, with road widening and additional site clearance. Rae Lane will not be going through to McClellan anymore. Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Nellis to close the public hearing on 1-Z-74. Motion carried, 3-0 Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Nellis to continue 3 -TM -74 to March li, 1974. Motion carried, 3-0 Moved by,Comra. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Nellis to recommend approval of 1-Z-74. AYES: Comm. Gatto, Nellis, Chairman O'Keefe NOES: None ABSENT: Comm. Adams Motion carried, 3-0 6. Application 2-Z-74 of KEITH E. GARNER, ET AL: REZONING 14.761 acres from P (Planned Development with commercial intent) zone to P (Planned Development with commercial/ industrial intent) zone or whatever zone may be deemed appropriate by the Planning Commission. Said property is located in the southwest quadrant of Saratoga -Sunnyvale Road at Freeway 280. First Hearing. The Planning Director referred to the February 22, 1974 staff report on this application. The applicant has filed a conceptual plan, under the current Planned Development ordinance. The Director of Public Works wanted to address two items during this meeting. On parcels B and C, the applicant has indicated these will probably be banks, generating 250 to 350 trip ends per Friday peak hour. During Monday through Thursday they won't have this problem. The other item is the mixing and how they plan to maintain the 16 trips per acre. He brought up the ques- tion of how the City will continue monitoring this. PC -142 Page 7 3 -TM -74 continued 1-Z-74 continued ?C-142 I MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 25, 1974 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 'age 8 Discussion followed. The Commissioners felt that the "Friday peak hour situation" was staggering. It was felt that longer banking hours during the week might help the situation. Chairman O'Keefe felt that as the number of banks within the City of Cupertino increased, that the trip end figures could change tremendously. Comm. Gatto suggested an evaluation be made of an entire site when considering these kinds of traffic generators. Chairman O'Keefe felt it was important for the Commission to consider whether or not this is the type of traffic generator we want to see along Saratoga -Sunnyvale Road and Stevens Creek Blvd. Comm. Nellis said the plans should be evaluated individually, as to total project and location within the City. Chairman O'Keefe suggested eliminating the Friday peak hour figure from the evaluation and bring the bank in for review. Comm. Nellis felt the bank should be separated from the other projects. The remainder of the development should be aimed at less than 16 trip ends. The Director of Public Works next went over the map (50% staggered hours), at 20 trips per acre Saratoga -Sunnyvale Road. The restaurant is fig, Taking the banks out, it still indicates a need intensity. It shows commercial and industrial, types of uses. Planned Development for industrial along ired at 15 trip ends. for reduction of but not enough other Realtor Dick Pacheco, 1960 The Alameda, San Jose, stated that the only concrete proposal at the present time is the restaurant at the corner. The proposal shows 27% of the property landscaped. Area B is scheduled for a savings and loan business, which is a low traffic generator. He cited the many problems associated with the development of this property. He suggested an occupancy permit be required. The Assistant City Attorney answered Comm. Gatto that a condition could be placed on the use permit that all lessees are required to have staggered working hours. Mr. Pacheco said rather than the City getting involved in leases, they could require an occupancy permit setting forth these guidelines. Mr. Pacheco answered Comm. Nellis that the State has indicated their widening plans for the freeway will not affect this property. There is no need for them to take additional property. Comm. Gatto suggested the City Council and the staff send a report to the Planning Commission suggesting ways to implement the staggering of work hours. MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 25, 1974 PLANNING C014MISSION MEETING PC -142 Page 9 Comm. Nellis asked if the savings and loan would offset some of the trip ends of the bank. Mr. Pacheco and the staff will prepare some background data on this. The Director of Public Works will prepare additional data on traffic counts on week days, other than Fridays. The Planning Director answered Comm. Gatto that he anticipated the H -Control will work out the streetscape along Saratoga - Sunnyvale Road. There followed a discussion about the boulevard effect envisioned for Saratoga -Sunnyvale Road. It was felt rather than the build- ings fronting on the highway, they should instead face inwardly. Comm. Gatto would like to see some variety, with masses of plants and breaking up with architecture, etc. Mr. Jim O'Day, representing Keith Garner, reviewed the ideas set forth at this meeting. The `'Steak and Ale" restaurant is the first phase of development. They have oriented the two financial buil.dings'to the parking area. There will be a sidewalk through these buildings from the sidewalk. Mr. Ron Holt offered to answer any questions relating specifically to the "Steak and Ale" restaurant. There were none. Comm. Gatto asked the City Attorney if it is necessary to rezone the total development at one time. The Attorney said you can limit the uses as long as they are consistent with the General Plan. Mr. Walter Ward, Vallco Park General Manager, commended the developers for their work with the staff. He cautioned not to consider zero trip ends anywhere because of freight deliveries, --� etc. Comm. Gatto asked the Director of Public Works to do a report on Valley Green Drive left turn movements. Moved by Comm. Nellis, seconded by Comm. Gatto to continue 2-Z-74 to March 11, 1974. 2-Z-74 cont' to Mar. 11 Motion carried, 3-0 ?C-142 MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 25, 1974 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 'age 10 1.0. to H-Contro: MINUTE ORDER Moved by Comm.. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Nellis.to recommend to the Architectural and Site Approval Committee to reinitiate the landscape design project for the Core/Crossroads area, with particular emphasis on Saratoga -Sunnyvale Road near Freeway 280 and Saratoga -Sunnyvale Road interchange. Motion carried, 3-0 UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: None REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION Comm. Gatto wanted to discuss a few points prior to the joint meeting with the H -Control Committee. There was a discussion of the Planning Act of the State of California. Comm. Gatto felt it would be a mistake at this time for the Planning Commission to limit itself by regulation, now that we are going into this planned development approach and environmental impact statements, etc. The definitive plan would be very difficult for the Planning Commission to relinquish. There should be some policy guidelines for which H -,-Control could provide input. Comm. Nellis said the Planning Commission feels it needs certain information before a decision can be made, particularly 'with a mixture of uses. To reduce this down tc just land use does not seem practical. She could not see the Planning Commission giving up looking at the layouts and looking.at how the developer is putting the land uses together. It is becoming a cumbersome situation and she does not want to see it become more so. Chairman O'Keefe noted that when we increase the number of steps we make it'morecumbersome and delay the developer. Comm. Nellis was in favor of the Planning Commission coming up with some rough guidelines for Saratoga -Sunnyvale Road and Stevens Creek Blvd. Chairman O'Keefe asked for comments from the audience. Mr. Walter Ward, Vallco Park General Manager, said the City of Santa Clara has a planning review meeting of staff members and one or two H -Control members. This seems to work rather well. I MINUTES OF TILE FEBRUARY 25, 1974 PLANNING CO1 4IS SION MELTING Ms. Ann Anger, Monta Vista said that what concerns her is the way the projects never really turn out the way they are presented. The Planning Director will gather background material as to responsibilities and functions of H -Control. REPORT OF PLANNING DIRECTOR:- None. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Nellis to adjourn this meeting at 1.1:28 P.-i. to 7 P.M., March 6, 1974. Motion carried, 3-0 APPROVED: s/ Daniel P. O'Keefe Chairman ATTEST: /s/ Wm. E. Ryder City Clerk PC -142 Page 11 41