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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes - 03-25-1974CITY OF CUPERTINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014 Telephone: 252-4505 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION HELD ON MARCH 25, 1974, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA SALUTE TO THE FLAG Chairman O'Keefe called the meeting to order at 7:36 P.M. with the Salute to the Flag. j ROLL CALL Comm. present: Comm. absent: Staff present: APPROVAL OF MINUTES Adams, Gatto, Chairman O'Keefe None Director of Public Works Viskovich Assistant City Attorney Kilian Associate Planner Cowan Minutes of Regular Meeting of February 11, 1974: Moved by Comm. Adams, seconded by Comm. Gatto to approve the Minutes of February 11, 1974, as submitted. Motion carried, 3-0 Minutes of Regular meeting of February 25, 1974: Page 6, sixth paragraph from the bottom: Strike "alleviate some of the problems." and replace with "cause other problems." Page 9, second paragraph should read: "The Planning Director answered Comm. Gatto that he......" Page 9, delete fifth paragraph starting "Chairman O`Keefe......" Page 9, eighth paragraph, last line: Change "along" to read "as long". Moved by Comm. Adams, seconded by Comm. Gatto to approve the Minutes of February 25, 1974 as corrected. Motion carried, 3-0 PC -144 Page 1 Feb. 11th Minutes appr;,, as submitted Feb. 25th Minutes approv as corrected PC -144 Page 2 Feb. 20 Minutes approved as submitted Mar 6 Minutes approved as submitted Agenda items 1 b, 1 c, 2 & 3 postponed. MINUTES OF MARCH 25, 1974 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Minutes of Regular Adjourned Meeting of February 20, 1974: Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Adams to approve the Minutes of February 20, 1974 as submitted.' Motion carried, 3-0 Minutes of Regular Adjourned Meeting of March 6, 1974: Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Adams to approve the Minutes of March 6, 1974 as submitted. Motion carried, 3-0 POSTPONEMENTS, etc. Per the request of the staff, it was moved by Comm. Adams, seconded by Comm. Gatto to postpone for two weeks Agenda Items 1 b, 1 c, 2 and 3. Motion carried, 3-0 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Letters from Attorney Sam Anderson and Civil Engineer Stanley Kulakow regarding the "Infilling of Valley Floor". Letter from Attorney J. Robert Dempster, representing Bayshore Properties (application 7-Z-74), asking agenda item 8 be continued at least until 9:30 or 10 P.M. tter from Mr. Pilling, Carmen Road, regarding Area C. Letter from Dorothy B. Wright to the Planning Commission, regarding rezoning of foothill property. ved by Comm. Adams, seconded by Comm. Gatto to receive and file the itten Communications. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were none. Motion carried, 3-0 MINUTES OF MARCH 25, 1974 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. City of Cupertino: Public Hearing to consider 1973 Comprehensive General Plan. A. Discussion of Infilling of Valley Floor. The Associate Planner suggested continuing the discussion where ii left off last time, after he recapped progress made. He referred to the March 22, 1974 memo from the Planning Director. regarding "City of Cupertino General Plan Program: Discussion of Infilling of Valley Floor". Previous determinations: Area 1 Residential, 4-10 (town houses) 2 Residential, 4-7.6 (duplexes) 3 R-1 basically, with 4 units per acre 6 Residential, 4-10 9 Basically within the flood plain 10 Basically within the flood plain Comm. Gatto said there are two problems here: 1) The question of flood plain; and 2) General land use categories. He would be in favor of basic zoning with overlay of flood plain zoning superim- posed. The flood plain zone would have the limitations that go with flood plain zoning, such as no residential structures allowed, for preservation of life and limb. Carrying it one step further, it would include those areas basically shown on the map with yellow being residential and green being recreational/entertainment The flood plain should be delineated and that area designated as a hazard area. Within that area, residential structures would be forbidden and a list should be prepared of the types of structures that would be allowed. Comm. Adams would like the staff Division of Mines and Geology on just where the existing channel to check with the California the flood plain, to establish is. .Comm. Gatto said that if you have this base zone and then the floor plain zoning superimposed over that, then you compute the density over the entire area and establish where you will allow residential units. Attorney Sam Anderson received a written legal opinion from the City Attorney and his Deputy. He then went on to read the brief he had prepared in answer to that of the City Attorney. Civil Engineer Stanley Kulakow, on behalf of Mr. Nelson and the Blackberry Farm, recapped his letter to the Planning Commission. He said the flood plain has changed considerably in the last few years. It is deeper now and has additional water carrying capacit, PC -144 Page 3 PC -144 Page 4 MINUTES OF MARCH 25, 1974 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Mr. Kulakow said the Water District has taken another look at the situation and has considered a modified flood plain. He commented that the "transfer of denisty" approach is a commonly used one and is a reasonable solution to the problem. He also recommended the modified flood plain be instituted. He recommended flood protection be provided before the fact rather than after the fact. Mr. Louis Stocklmeir called attention to the Regers and Armstrong Report in 1973 relating to Montebello Ridge. Mr. Stocklmeir contends the channel is adequate to handle the 100 -Year Flood. He added that Adobe Creek was the only one that was not found to qualify. He noted that Stevens Creek bottom has been lowered by 5 or 6 feet over the past 3/4 century. The Associate Planner answered Comm. Gatto that the flood plain map on the bulletin board at this meeting was the best effort of the Santa Clara County Flood Control District. It is called Exhibit B. Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Adams to establish basic land uses on parcels 9 and 10 as 0 to 4.4 units per acre, residential; with the area to be determined which will be subject to flood hazard within the 100 -year flood and natural flood plain condition being so designated on the General Plan as flood plain overlay, and uses will be restricted as follows: A. In no case shall structures be allowed in the natural flood plain as defined by the General Plan and Santa Clara Valley dater District. Swimming pools, unfenced volleyball courts, picnic tables and similar recreation uses common to a commercial/recreation use and resi- dential development can be constructed within the natural flood plain. B. The total number of units allowed on each property will be based upon the numerical designation shown on the General Plan. If a density range is shown, the total number of units allowed on the property will be based upon the ability of the applicant and his professional design team to integrate the development into the natural environment of Stevens Creek and adjacent residential neighborhoods. The environmental assessment procedure and the criteria contained within the revised single-family cluster ordinance will help to define the appropriate density range for each individual development. C. Commercial/recreational uses without residential impact and agricultural uses will be permitted in the natural flood plain. These natural flood plain boundaries are yet to be established. AYES: Comm. Adams, Gatto, Chairman O'Keefe NOES: None Motion carried, 3.0 1 MINUTES OF MARCH 25, 1974 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Area 5 (called Oakdale Horse Ranch), north of Stevens Creek Boulevard was considered next. Chairman O'Keefe asked for comments from the audience. There were none. Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Addms that Area 5 be given the designation of R-1, 4 units per acre, by consensus. AYES: Comm. Adams, Gatto, Chairman O'Keefe NOES: None Motion carried, 3-0 Area 24, adjacent to Freeway /85, on Mary Avenue. There were no comments from the audience. Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Chairman O'Keefe that the consensus for Area 24 was 4-10 units per acre residential. AYES: Comm. Adams, Gatto, Chairman O'Keefe NOES: None Motion carried, 3--0 Area 4, bounded by Freeway interchange, Mary Avenue and the City corporation yard. It has been established it is not suited to residential use, but rather to a community service type zone or quasi public use zone. The Associate Planner said there is an application before the City for a warehouse here. PC -144 Page 5 Area 5 - 4 units/acre Area 24 4-10 units/ acre PC -144 Page 6 Area 4 - Quasi public (private) Area 25 - 4-10 units/acre MINUTES OF MARCH 25, 1974 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING There were no comments from the audience. The Planning Commission decided against light industrial zone for this property. Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Adams to designate a quasi public use to Area 4 with the understanding that a private use is OK. AYES: Comm. Adams, Gatto, Chairman O'Keefe NOES: None Motion carried, 3-0 Area 25 was identified as that area across from De.Anza College on Stelling Road, behind the Mobil station. It is presently used for residential. There were no comments from the audience. Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Adams, that the consensus was for 4-10 units per acre for Area 25. AYES: Comm. Adams, Gatto, Chairman O'Keefe NOES: None Motion carried, 3-0 Area 26 is located in Vallco Park, next to the freeway. The Associate Planner stated that the owner has a potential use for a warehouse. Comm. Adams would rather see continuation of residential there, since it is Visible from the freeway and adjacent to residential. Comm. Gatto agreed, but it would be .agreeable to him to go to 12 units per acre. Mar Dell Cesto, representing Frank Zeszutek, said they have written two letters relative to this property indicating why they would like to have a mini warehouse here and not multiple residential. In order to make this residential, it will require extensive sound buffering. He said any developer would be very willing to make a very good looking and compatible development here. This use would require very little burden on the sewers, the schools and the traffic volume. He asked that further consideration be given to high quality, mini -storage building use of this property. Chairman O'Keefe is interested in the north -south traffic on Blaney and Wolfe. There are 1-3/4 net acres here. He would be in favor of quasi public zoning here. Juanita McLaren, Realtor, 22101 Lindy Lane, Cupertino, said that because of the shape of the property it would be very difficult to develop residential. She asked that the property owner be allowed to come to the City with his plan for a mini -warehouse for review. MINUTES OF MARCH 25, 1974 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Due to additional information received at this meeting, Comm. AdamE said he would be in favor of postponing the decision on this pro- perty. Comm. Gatto said this parcel and parcel 4 have the same basic problems. He felt the QP use with use permit, would be applicable here. The applicant assured the Planning Commission that the mini -war would be fenced and made attractive so it would not become an attractive nuisance. Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Adams that it was the consensus that Area 26 should be designated Quasi Public. AYES: Comm. Adams, Gatto, Chairman O'Keefe NOES: None Motion carried, 3-0 Area B, which is basically a semideveloped area north of Stevens Creek Blvd, at Crescent Road & Hillcrest Road and Old Cupertino Road, has a 3.5 specific density level. Linda Baratz, 22314 Cupertino Road, said the residents are very happy with 10,000 sq. ft. lots. She presented a petition contain- ing 43 signatures of people who are against rezoning of Area B for apartments. She called attention to the speeding problem they already have, which would be increased with apartments there. In order to allow parking on both sides of the street, it would require widening of the road, which would take a substantial amoun'i of front lawn away from existing residences. Those living in the area would like to have it remain "Inspiration Point". Comm. Gatto said there was the further stipulation when this was discussed previously that those lots in the area that are somewhat''. less than 10,000 sq. ft. be allowed to develop. Mr. D. Cumming, 22334 Cupertino Road, said he would not like to see more apartments in the area; however, it is financially un- feasible to develop 10,000 sq. ft. residential homes here. He asked for some kind of buffer zone between the existing apartments and the existing homes. Mildred Jones, 22322 Old Cupertino Road, said she also owns two vacant lots. She said nobody has asked for apartments. She said they are asking to put four houses on those three acres. She sal Elaine and Jane Lum would like to build a duplex on their propert PC -144 Page 7 se Area 26 - Quasi Public PC -144 MINUTES OF MARCH 25, 1974. Planning Commission Meeting Page 8 Mr. B. G. Ponseggi, 22350 Cupertino Road, Monta Vista, said his property is adjacent to the Cummings property. He said it is sufficient for two single-family residences of 1/4 acre each. This property was laid out in 1914 as 1/4 -acre, single family lots. He likes the Planning Com- mission's proposal for 10,000 sq. ft..lots here. Mr. Jerrold Jones, 22322 Cupertino Road, said he is graduating from college now and plans to take up residence at the family home again. He said the access roads were sold, creating a problem. Ann Anger, Monta Vista, thinks that every apartment that has been allowed to be built in that area has been a mistake. She read portions of a 1964 local newspaper which back up her statements. Patti Briscoe, Orchard Court, said there is commercial zoning at the very pleasant convalescent home in the area. She said there are some very nice homes along Foothill Blvd. and Cupertino Road. There is a majority of 10,000 sq. ft. lots in the area. Comm. Gatto noted the area is basically residential. He does not want to say the 10,000 sq. ft. size is an absolute minimum, although this is not to be construed to mean the Commission wants to look at 7500 Sq. Ft. lots here. I Area B - Moved by Comm. Adams, seconded by Comm. Gatto to designate 0-4 dwelling j0-4 units/acre units per acre for Area B. AYES: Comm. Adams, Gatto, Chairman O'Keefe NOES: None Motion carried, 3-0 Mr. Michael Baratz, 22314 Cupertino Road, spoke to the traffic and speeding problems in his area. Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Adams to continue Agenda Item 1 a to the next regular meeting on April 8, 1974, and to set a time limit of 1:00 A.M. on the remainder of the agenda. Motion carried, 3-0 Chairman O'Keefe announced that after the recess, people on the agenda who had not yet been heard would have the option of postponing until the next meeting. Recess was called at 10:06 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 10:25 P.M. MINUTES OF MARCH 25, 1974 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Chairman O'Keefe noted that Agenda Items 2 and 3 had been post- poned earlier in the evening. Upon request of the applicant, it was moved by Comm. Gatto, secondE by Comm. Adams to continue application 7-Z-74 to April 8, 1974. Motion carried, 3-0 Upon request of the applicant, it was moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Adams to continue application 8-Z-74 to April 8. Motion carried, 3-0 Upon request of the applicant, it was moved by Comm. Adams, seconded by Comm. Gatto to continue application 9-Z-74 to April 8. 4. Motion carried, 3-0 PC -144 Page 9 r7 -Z-74 cont'd 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)zobe or whatever zone may be deemed appropriate by the Planning Commission. Said property is located in the southwest,quadran of Saratoga -Sunnyvale Road at Freeway 280. First Hearing. I The Associate Planner said the applicant is asking for a mixture o uses on this property. There is the need for a system of regulat- ing development. The Planning Director's March 22, 1974 memo regarding this application reflects new thinking of the staff on this proposal. It is virtually impossible for the City to try to enforce a requirement of a trip end constraint. The staff feels that a more ideal location for the stop light would be Greenleaf Drive rather than Valley Green Drive. The staff also feels that Bandley Drive should be extended between Greenleaf and Valley Gree to discourage use of residential streets to get to Highway 9. The Director of Public Works said that two main topics discussed with the property owners were trips generated and street patterns. The applicant is very much interested in developing the restaurant as soon as possible. The staff has been studying how to police the 16 trip ends and what off -site uses should be considered to maintain the 16 trip ends per acre. There is the possibility of limiting the number of parking spaces rather than the size of the building to accomplish this end. 8-Z-74 cont'd 9-Z-74 cont'd PC -144 Page 10 [INUTES OF MARCH 25, 1974 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 'he Assistant City Attorney reviewed the old and new Planned Development )rdinances. It is his opinion that partial rezoning should not be done. iince there is a hardship here, it is his opinion that the applicant should file for a variance. That would allow him to develop with the additional designation on the General Plan. �hairman O'Keefe observed that this decision is going to take some time to resolve since it will be setting a precedent along Saratoga -Sunnyvale road. Comments from the audience were requested. Mr. Jim LeDeit, of Pacheco and Associates, representing Garner, et al., said the application for these 15 acres was filed through the Planning Department with the conceptual plan for the entire property. The #2 stage will be the use permit stage with specific development plans. He then reviewed the meeting with the staff on March 19th, at which time the conceptual plan and the staging were established. He said the furniture store people decided not to see this through, but so far, the restaurant people are staying with them. He asked that the conceptual plan be accepted and the details be worked out at use permit time. He said that if worse comes to worst, the property owner may be willing to leave some of the industrial property vacant in the manner as has been done at Vallco Park. It was pointed out that the conceptual plan exceeds the 16 trip ends per acre requirement. Comm. Gatto would like to have an exhibit of specific areas with X number of acres for commercial and X number of acres for industrial. IThe Associate Planner said a new point had been brought up at this meeting, that is, the possibility of leaving some of the land unspecified until transit comes in, etc., that would reduce traffic. It was noted there would be a 50' landscaped buffer along Highway 9. Mr. Dick Pacheco, representing the Garner people, said that in the past ten months they have represented Mr. Garner about 83 times. He said they have done everything in their power to meet the requirements of the City. They have lost the furniture store. They must have the restaurant. He offered to put in a lawn on the financial portion of the property. Mr. John Sobrato, developer of West Valley Industrial Park, said he wanted to underscore the fact that abandonment of Valley Green Drive has been talked about. After meeting with staff the previous Friday, they spent the weekend designing plans without coming up with a solution. He believes the Garner people would suffer if Valley Green Drive is abandoned. He hopes the staff considers Mr. Garner as well as Mr. Falk. MINUTES OF MARCH 25, 1974 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Mr. Sobrato emphasized that Valley Green Drive should go in and if Bandley Drive is to go in, so be it. He answered Comm. Gatto that a cul.-de-sac'd Valley Green Drive would just be additional expense. He said they would like to spread out the driveways from the industrial property. Mr. Tom Harrington, representing Mr. Falk, said that rather than speaking specifically to the road problems, he would like some direction on development of the property. It was his opinion that the 16 trip ends approach is not working. Time is money, and money is a hardship. He would like a decision on where the signal is to go and on the road pattern. Mr. Pacheco said it is imperative that Valley Green Drive be kept open. Comm. Gatto said he would like to return this to the staff for theJ following reasons: I 1) Establish a table that ties parking spaces to building area to get a handle on the 16 trips per acre. 2) Prepare a detailed study of the road pattern with plus' and minus' so one can be chosen. 3) Obtain a. series of exhibits to tie in with the ordinance. After weighing all the information at hand, Comm.0Adams said he would be willing to send the restaurant portion of 2-Z-74 to the City Council. Chairman O'Keefe agreed that time is money and that the restaurant is very important to the applicant. The applicant has indicated willingness to work out the specifics. He said we should be moving toward a decision on road pattern. Comm. Gatto does not believe the street pattern has to be resolved before a decision can be made, but there is this question of zoning of the entire parcel and the use permit for the restaurant. Mr. Leneit asked permission to reactivate the use permit filed in June of 1973 for the restaurant. He would also like more information on the requirements for the exhibits requested. Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Adams to continue appli- cation 2-Z-74 to April 8, 1974. AYES: Comm. Adams, Gatto, Chairman O'Keefe NOES: None Motion carried, 3-0 PC• -1.44 Page 11. 2-Z-74 cont 'd pC-1.44 MINUTES OF MARCH 25, 1974 PLANNING COMMISSION MELTING Page 12 5. Application 3 -TM -74 of G. C. McKINNEY: 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 subject property was located on the map by the Associate Planner. He noted that rezoning of this property was recommended by the Planning Commission about one month ago; however, there is a problem relating to Section 9.3 of the Rl Ordinance which requires that a lot width shall be not less than 70 feet at the front setback line, or 60 feet at the front setback line for a lot on a cul-de-sac. Through the course of discussions, three tentative maps have been submitted by the applicant. It was decided to combine this discussion with the following one. 6. Application 1-V-74 of G. C. McKINNEY: VARIANCE to reduce the lot width requirement for four lots within the proposed subdivision 3 -TM -74. Said property consists of 4.05 acres located within a Al -43 (Agricultural/Residential, single-family, i-acre lots) zone and is located westerly and adjacent to Linda Vista Drive approxi- mately 700 feet southerly of Hyannisport Drive. First Hearing. Mr. G. C. McKinney, the applicant, stressed that without 16 lots they do not have an economically feasible picture, and this represents a hardship. Chairman O'Keefe asked for comments from the audience. Mr. Harold Hornby, 10959 Rae Lane, said he was acting as spokesman for the four property owners. He said they have lost about 9000 sq. ft., due to the City's access across the property. He also stated that if they do not get the 16 lots, at least one of the co -owners will drop out of this proposal and the property will be developed haphazardly. The Director of Public Works said he would be against a 5' easement here because there would be insufficient space to put in the utilities. Comm. Adams does not think it would be wise to set a precedent here and he does not see a justification for it. Comm. Gatto reviewed the case: The applicant says he needs 16 lots to make a viable development. The City says it needs at least 60' wide streets. Comm. Gatto would be willing to allow the applicant time to rework his map; otherwise he would vote to deny it. MINUTES OF MARCH 25, 1974 PLANNING COMMISSION E1ING Chairman O'Keefe said he could not support the application as it was presented. Mr. McKinney said the P.G. & E. could work within the 5' width. He asked the staff to allow some latitude in view of the history of this property. Mr. Hornsby brought up another problem, that is, if the City sets trees on the lots they may conflict with the property owners' landscape plans. The Director of Public Works stated that the City has changed its standard to put the sidewalk next to the curb. Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Adams to close the Public Hearing. AYES: Comm. Adams, Gatto, Chairman O'Keefe NOES: None Motion carried, 3-0 Moved by Comm. Adams, seconded by Comm. Gatto to deny application 1-V-74 since the applicant in this case has not demonstrated significant hardship that is any different from many other cases in the City. AYES: Comm. Adams, Gatto, Chairman O'Keefe NOES: None Motion carried, 3-0 Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Adams to deny application 3 -TM -74 on the basis that it is not in conformance with the ordinance requiring a variance. AYES: Comm. Adams, Gatto, Chairman O'Keefe NOES: None Motion carried, 3-0 The applicant was informed of his right of appeal.. PC -144 Page 13 1-V-74 denied 3 -TM -74 denied PC -144 Page 14 IINUTES OF MARCH 25, 1974 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Applications 5-Z-74 and 4 -TM -74 of DITZ-CRANE: REZONING 3.4 acres from City of Cupertino CG (General Commercial) to City of Cupertino R1-7.5 (Residential, single-family, 7,500 sq. ft. per dwelling unit); PREZONING 7 acres from Santa Clara County R1-10 (Residential, single- family, 10,000 sq. ft. per dwelling unit) to City of Cupertino R1-7.5 (Residential, single-family, 7,500 sq. ft. per dwelling unit); and PREZONING 1.2 acres from Santa Clara County R3-2.5 (Residential, multiple, 2,500 sq. ft. per dwelling unit) to City of Cupertino R1-7.5 (Residential single-family, 7,500 sq. ft. per dwelling unit) or whatever zone may be deemed appropriate by the Planning Commission; TENTATIVE MAP to divide said properties into 52 single-family residential lots. Said property is located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Foothill Blvd. and Stevens Creek Blvd. First Hearing. The Associate Planner said it should be determined whether the area should have 7,500 sq. ft. or 10,000 sq. ft. lots. Another issue is whether or not the project should be limited to a certain portion of the homes being two-story. He said the staff recommends a cul-de-sac be developed off Janice Avenue. He added that a single -story limitation has not been required anywhere in the City to date. Mr. Dick Cecchi, of McKay and Somps, said he hoped the traffic problem had been alleviated, and offered to answer questions. lie said his client is aware of the recommended conditions. There followed some discussion of the design of the cul-de-sac. Condition 18 covers Ramona Avenue and Condition 19 covers Bellevue Avenue. Mr. Cecchi answered the Chairman that they plan to start development of these quality homes about July. Chairman O'Keefe asked for comments from the audience. Mr.'Noor Billawalla, representing the owners of the property fronting on Stevens Creek Blvd., said he understands the property owners will build quality homes; however, he said it is not right to build monuments along major thoroughfares for environmental as well as economic reasons. This plan also involves the taking of land on Palo Vista. The Director of Public Works stated there would be a trade-off of property with Mr. Billawalla. Mr. Ron Harris said he owns a flag lot adjacent to the property being discussed. He is concerned about two-story homes being built there and blocking his view of the hills. Mr. Cecchi said he would like to cooperate here, but he would like the option of some two-story homes because there is a demand for them. Mr. Joe McCune said he has property adjacent to this new development. He would like to withdraw his comments as to one-story homes. Due to the traffic pattern change, due to the change in the cul-de-sac, he recommended the second exhibit be approved. I MINUTES OF MARCH 25, 1974 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Mr. Donald F. Kieniz, 42310 Janice, said he has lived there four years. They want houses, not apartments there. Two-story homes would be all right with him as long as discretion is used. Mr. Ed Kates, of Ditz-Crane, is aware of the property owners' comments and said he will consider them when they formulate their plans. Patti Briscoe, Monta Vista, said she wants to maintain Monta Vista' uniqueness. She felt that with County codes they would be able to preserve the country atmosphere. Mr. Noor Billawalla believes his parcel should be left commercial unless the developer and the property owners can get together. Ann Anger, Monta Vista, said she is very much in favor of having single -story residential in that area. She would like to see low density residential maintained there. Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Adams to close the Public Hearings. Motion carried, 3-0 Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Adams to recommend for approval application 5-Z-74. AYES: Comm. Adams, Gatto, Chairman O'Keefe NOES: None Motion carried, 3-0 Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Adams to approve applica- tion 4 -TM -74 with the 14 standard conditions, Conditions 1.5 throug4 19 in the staff report and as developed this evening. AYES: Comm. Adams, Gatto, Chairman O'Keefe NOES: None Motion carried, 3-0 MINUTE ORDER was proposed by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Adams to recommend the City Council initiate action abandoning streets discussed in this application. PC -144 Page 15 s 5-Z-74 approved 4 -TM -74 approved Abandoning of streets Motion carried, 3-0 Pc -144 MINUTES OF MARCH 25, 1974 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Page 16 11 8. Application 7-Z-74 of CITY OF CUPERTINO: REZONING 20+ acres from R3-2.2 (Residential, multiple, 2,200 sq. ft. per dwelling unit) zone to Al -43 (Agricultural/Residential, single-family, one -acre lots) zone or whatever zone may be deemed appropriate by the Planning Commission. Said property is located adjacent to and westerly of Foothill Blvd. opposite the intersection of Alpine Drive and Foothill Blvd. First Hearing. 7-Z-74 postponed 8-Z-74 postponed 9-Z-74 postponed Application 7-Z-74 has been postponed to April 8, 1974. 9. Application 8-Z-74 of CITY OF CUPERTINO: REZONING 13+ acres from R3-2.2 (Residential, multiple, 2,200 sq. ft. per dwelling unit) zone to Al -43 (Agricultural/Residential, single-family, one -acre lots) zone or whatever zone may be deemed appropriate by the Planning Commission. Said property is located at the western terminus of Voss Avenue. First Hearing. Application 8-Z-74 has been postponed to April 8, 1974. 10. Application 9-Z-74 of CITY OF CUPERTINO: REZONING 5+ acres from CG (General Commercial) zone to Al -43 (Agricultural/Residential, single-family, one -acre lots) zone or whatever zone may be deemed appropriate by the Planning Commission. Said property is located approximately 1,200 feet westerly of the intersection of Regnart Road and Lindy Lane, adjacent to Regnart Creek. First Hearing. Application 9-Z-74 has been postponed to April 8, 1974. 11. Application 2-U-74 of LUCKY STORES, INC.: USE PERMIT to allow remodeling and an addition to existing Gemco Department Store to include outdoor display space. Said property consists of 10.07 acres and is located within a CG (General Commercial) zone at 20745 Stevens Creek Blvd. First Hearing. !The Associate Planner explained the proposal, details of which are lin the March 22, 1974 memo from the Planning Director. In conjunction with the proposal, the staff feels there should at least be a 16' wide landscaping strip along Stevens Creek Blvd. to allow for bicycle paths. There will also be the need for some change in the parking area along Bandley Drive including landscaping. At the last meeting with the applicant, it was suggested that possible the development of the site could be staged, allowing the Gemco store to install the improvements over a period of years rather than all at once. Further discussion of this is recommended by the staff. I MINUTES OF MARCH 25, 1974 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Photographic slides of the area were shown. Mr. David Waddell, Director of Operations for Gemco, reviewed theiil responsibilities to the City of Cupertino. In addition to employ- ing local residents, they are active in Community functions and offer scholarships, etc. They pay $99,000 per year in real estate taxes and have a sales tax revenue of $685,000 annually. He said that in their type business they must be restrictive and if they are required to do everything proposed by the staff they may have to abandon the entire remodeling project. Mr. R. B. Ingraca, of Lucky Stores, emphasized that they are stuck! with their budget and must operate within it. I Comm. Gatto said he would abstain from the voting on this, but had some general questions to ask. Mr. Ingraca said they need 700 parking stalls. Cutting down to the recommended 607 in order to fit in the landscaping would be cutting it too close. What they are proposing now is $75,000 to $100,000 over what is presently in their budget for this purpose. They do not want to commit to something that can't follow through. The staff feels the frontage along Stevens Creek Blvd. and Bandley Avenue should be established by the Planning Commission. PC -144 Page 17 Comm. Adams suggested trying to get Stevens Creek Blvd. and Bandleji Avenue and the westerly side of the property dressed up in deferen e to the rear of the property along Alves Drive. Chairman O'Keefe feels the attractiveness of Gemco has a great bearing on the City as a whole, and across the street from our Town Center. The lack of landscaping has been going on since 1962, and he feels it should be brought up to standard. We should have a certain degree of consistence. He would like to sees this accomplished as soon as possible. They have a non- conforming use on the westerly side of the building. He believes that Gemco will be very proud of the results. They have a real opportunity to present an outstanding store in terms of landscapin in the hub of Santa Clara Valley. He acknowledged that it is expensive, but it is also an investment. Mr. Waddell said that if they can eliminate the parking lot interior landscaping and put in the 16' of landscaping requested, this would enable them to have the number of parking stalls they feel they need. Chairman O'Keefe said these "seas of asphalt" parking lots are greatly losing their value. The Associate Plann said there is a net loss of 14-15 stalls rather than 40 because it is possible to pick up some additional parking stalls on the west side of the property. PC -144 MINUTES OF MARCH 25, 1974 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Page 18 The Associate Planner stated that if we are interested in bicycle lanes along Stevens Creek Blvd. in the future, 16' of landscaping should be required. Audience comments were invited. Ann Anger, Monta Vista, feels that Gemco has one of the choicest properties in the City of Cupertino. If they applied for development today they would not get that site. Gemco has an obligation to the City of Cupertino. She suggested they stay open on Mondays to make up the money they feel they will be losing by putting in the landscaping. She suggested landscaped mounds along the perimeter and to eliminate some but not all the landscaped islands in the parking lot. Nancy Sallan, Member of Architectural and Site Approval Committee, was pleased to see the submitted proposal, and said the Committee will review the H -Control application with suggested conditions. Moved by Comm. Adams, seconded by Chairman O'Keefe to close the Public Hearing. Motion carried, 2-0-1 f. 2-U-74 Moved by Comm. Adams, seconded by Chairman O'Keefe to approve application approved 2-U-74, subject to the 14 standard conditions, conditions 15 through 19 w/conditions in the staff report, and condition 20 should be a portion of the sidewalk can be incorporated into the landscape plan. AYES: Comm. Adams, Chairman O'Keefe NOES: None ABSTAINED: Comm. Gatto. Motion carried, 2-0-1 12. Applications 3-Z-74 and 2-V-74 of RADIN & MacDONALD ENTERPRISES (Vista Construction Company): REZONING 1.65 acres from Rl-10 (Residential, single-family, 10,000 sq. ft. per dwelling unit) and .93 acres from CG (General Commercial)(Interim Zone); total size of said property is 2.58 acres; to P (Planned Development with single-family, residential, cluster intent) zone or whatever zone may be deemed appropriate by the Planning Commission; and VARIANCE to reduce the.required property size for Planned Development zone from 15 acres to 2.58 acres. Said property is located westerly and adjacent to Vista Drive, beginning 260 ft. north of Stevens Creek Blvd. First Hearing. MINUTES OF MARCH 25, 1974 PLANNING COMMISSION FETING The Associate Planner located the property in question on the map. Two development plans have been submitted, one reflecting extensioi of Torre Avenue and one not. Chairman O'Keefe said he would like to see bicycle paths incorp- orated into the plans. Comments from the audience were invited. Mr. Marti Hess, with Dick Finegan's Office and Mr. Murl Fritschle, with Radin & MacDonald Enterprises were present at this meeting. Mr. Hess said he has difficulty with Condition 15. He asked per- mission for some overhangs and fencing on the 5' public easement. He said the staff had recommended pulling a group of the buildings forward. He proposed a larger setback and parking spaces being placed at the southerly end of the property. All are single -story Chairman O'Keefe asked for comments from the audience. There were none. Moved by Comm. Adams, seconded by Comm. Gatto to close the Public Hearing. Motion carried, 3-0 Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Adams to approve applica- tion 2-V-74 with the stipulation that this is a unique parcel requiring special handling. AYES: Comm. Adams, Gatto NOES: None ABSTAINED: Chairman O'Keefe Motion carried, 2-0-1 Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Adams to recommend for approval application 3-Z-74 with the conditions listed in the staff report, with condition 17 modified, per Planning Commission Resolution No. 1250. AYES: Comm. Adams, Gatto NOES: None ABSTAINED: Chairman O'Keefe Motion carried, 2-0-1 PC -144 Page 19 2-V-74 approved 3-Z-•74 approved PC -144 MINUTES OF MARCH 25, 1974 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Page 20 Chairman O'Keefe wanted it noted that this next application deals with a major shopping center in the City of Cupertino and it was being reviewed at ten minutes to two o'clock in the morning. 13. Application 10-Z-74 of VALLCO PARK, LTD.: REZONING to change the intended land use within the Vallco Park area as follows, to provide for the construction of a regional shopping center: 22.33 acres located on south of Freeway 280 and Freeway 280 from a General Commercial Use Zone with a Regional S intended, and ... the westerly side of Wolfe Road at the intersection of Wolfe Road Planned Development Zone with intended to a Planned Development hopping Center Commercial Use 20.32 acres located on the easterly side of Wolfe Road southerly of Freeway 280 at the intersection of Wolfe Road and Freeway 280 from Planned Development Zone with Light Industrial Use intended to a Planned Development Zone with a regional Shopping Center Commercial Use intended. First Hearing. The Associate Planner noted that this has been discussed at about eighty public hearings. The Environmental Assessment Committee has taken the stand that this does not require an Environmental Impact Report. This is merely a tool to implement the General Plan. The City is having an EIR prepared. The basic impacts of traffic and air quality are being explored. This application will be explored as to specifics at Use Permit time. Mr. Walter Ward, General Manager of Vallco Park, offered to answer Many questions. He stated there would be complete review of presentation Iby Penneys and Bullocks at Use Permit time. ,There were no further comments from the audience. Moved by Comm. Adams, seconded by Chairman O'Keefe to close Public. Hearings. Motion carried, 3-0 10-Z-74 Moved by Comm. Adams, seconded by Comm. Gatto to recommend approval of approved (application 10-Z-74. lAn amendment to the motion followed. ti MINUTES OF MARCH 25, 1974 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Motion was amended by Comm. Gatto, and seconded by Chairman O'Keefe that since this is a rezoning to Planned Development with Regional Shopping Center Use intended, and since this constitutes a concepts approval, the approval should include the 14 standard conditions and condition 15: Approval is granted contingent upon the stipulations in the Director of Public Works' October 16, 1973 memo entitled "Construction Phasing for Vallco Park". Vote on amendment: AYES: Comm. Adams, Gatto, Chairman O'Keefe NOES: None Amendment passed, 3-0 Vote on motion: AYES: Comm. Adams, Gatto, Chairman O'Keefe NOES: None Motion carried, 3-0 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 14. Planned Development Ordinance Review Due to the late hour, the possibility of postponement of this item was explored. The Assistant City Attorney stated that it is possible to ask the City Council for more time to study this. It was decided to proceed since interested persons had stayed this long to discuss this item, and due to the fact that future agenda appear to be just as heavy. H --Control Member Sallan wanted to mention the comments in Comm. Gatto's letter as well as the letter from the American Institute of Architects. In light of both, she felt it was still significan to note that early input is mentioned as being desirable. This could be informal. The City Council should determine what the possibilities are. She believes H -Control can be of service to the Planning Commission without being antagonistic. Comm. Gatto said his letter clearly states his position on this matter. Comm. Adams suggested H -Control could sit in on the Planning Commission meetings and give their input during the meetings. The only problem would be that they would have to attend another meeting. He believes the City Council should decide how to handle this. PC -144 Page 21 PC -144 Page 22 Minute Order to City Council re H -Control role in review of PD's (MINUTES OF MARCH 25, 1974 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING After considerable discussion, Chairman O'Keefe moved and Comm. Adams seconded the motion to incorporate the revised language in the Ordinance. After further discussion the second and the motion were withdrawn. (Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Adams, that the Planning Commission send a Minute Order to the City Council to the effect that, after reviewing Section 7.2, the Planning Commission has expressed a basic agreement with the idea of initial input as a means to strengthen the Planning Commission's'evaluation of a Planned Development. The Committee has concerns over the mechanics and format of the initial review and the nature and/or makeup of the initial reviewing body. AYES: Comm. Adams, Gatto, Chairman O'Keefe NOES: None Motion carried, 3-0 NEW BUSINESS 15. Environmental Review Committee - Recommendation for Negative Declaration: A. Application No. Project Name Applicant Location Present Zoning Discretionary Action Requested: B. Application No. Applicant Location Present Zoning Discretionary Action Requested: 18 -EA -74 Westfield IV The Westfield Company NW Corner Pruneridge and Tantau Ave. P (Planned Development with Light Industrial Intent) No application filed. 19 -EA -74 W. C. Norman Lots 7, 7A & 8 -- Crescent Road Santa Clara County Rl-10 Application for prezoning from present zoning to City of Cupertino R1-10 (Residential, single-family, 10,000 sq. ft. per dwelling unit) 18 -EA-74 and Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Adams to continue applications 19 -EA -74 18 -EA -74 and 19 -EA -74, due to the late hour. continued Motion carried, 3-0 MINUTES OF MARCH 25, 1974 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION No reports. REPORT OF PLANNING DIRECTOR No report. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Comm. Adams, seconded by Comm. Gatto to adjourn the meeting at 2:25 A.M. Motion carried, 3-0 APPROVED: sJ Daniel P. O'Keefe Chairman ATTEST: Is/ Win. E. Ryder City Clerk PC -144 Page 23