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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes - 04-08-1974CITY OF CUPERTINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino Telephone: 252-4505 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON APRIL 8, 197►, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA SALUTE TO THE FLAG Chairman O'Keefe called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. with the Salute to the Flag. I OATH OF OFFICE FOR NEW PLANNING COMMISSIONERS Victor J. Adams (Reappointment) Judith A. Cooper J. Donald Woodward, Jr. Deputy City Clerk Ellen Pagnini administered the Oath of Office to� the two .new and one incumbent Planning Commissioners. I ELECTION OF VICE CHAIRMAN Moved by Comm. Adams, seconded by Chairman O'Keefe to nominate Comm. Gatto as Vice Chairman. Moved by Comm. Cooper, seconded by Comm. Adams to close the nominations. AYES: Comm. Adams, Cooper, Woodward, Chairman O'Keefe NOES: None ABSTAINED: Comm. Gatto Motion carried, 4-0--1 ROLL CALL Comm. present: Adams, Cooper, Gatto, Woodward, Chairman O'Keefe Comm. absent: None PC -146 Page 1 Vice Chairman Gatto c-146 age 2 MINUTES OF APRIL F, 1974 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 1 Staff present: Director of Planning and Development Sisk Director of Public Works Viskovich Assistant City Attorney Kilian Associate Planner Cowan Deputy City Clerk Pagnini APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of Regular Meeting of March 11, 1974. Page 4, second paragraph, fourth line should read: "...planning consultants of Palo Alto and their work in the General Plan review. He saidthereis a clear problem....." Last paragraph, beginning with last word of fifth line from the bottom: Delete "Santa Clara County" and replace with "State of California". ,Page 5, first paragraph, add the following sentence immediately before the last sentence: "No plan line description was obtained." Page 6, sixth paragraph, second line from, the bottom: Insert the.word "not" between "alignment had" and "been determined." Page 7, first paragraph, fourth line from the bottom: "counsel" d should be "Council". i Page 3_0, third paragraph, starting on fifth line: Delete "this turned out to be insignificant. It was the same through the week." The next sentence, beginning "the traffic counts...." should be a continuation of the previous sentence where the deletion was made. Page 11., fourth complete paragraph, fifth line: Delete the word "by" between "be controlled, but" and "control can moderate". Page 13, third paragraph, first line: Add the word "Boulevard" between "Stevens Creek" and "alignment" Page 17, first paragraph under (b): Replace first sentence with: "The Planning Director reminded the Commission that action on negative declarations does not represent the Commissions sanctioning or not sanctioning the project as proposed by the application on file." The remainder of that paragraph will remain intact. MINUTES OF APRIL 8, 1974 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Moved by Comm. Adams, seconded by Comm. Gatto to approve the Minutes of March 11, 1974 as corrected. Motion carried, 3-0-2 Comm. Cooper & Woodward abstained WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The Planning Director stated the written communications related to agenda items. They were to be introduced at the time of the hearings on those properties. The letters were from Mr. and Mrs. Frank Zeszutek, Attorney John Marlais for Ward Crump Developments, and Mrs. Jo -Ann Whalson. Moved by Comm. Adams, seconded by Comm. Gatto to receive and file the written communications. Motion carried, 5-0 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were none. POSTPONEMENTS Item 2. Recreation/Entertainment Zoning Ordinance Item 3. Neighborhood Commercial Ordinance Items 8 & 9: Applications 20 -TM -74 and 21 -TM -74 (F. E. Robles) Item 1 B. Goals Items 1 C. Town Center and D. Vallco Park After discussion, it was moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Adams to continue Agenda Items 1 b, 2 and 3 to the next regular meeting and Agenda Items 1 c and d are to be dropped from the agenda and readvertised at a later date. Motion carried, 5-0 Mr. S. A. Marchese, 10572 Randy Lane, Cupertino, noted that Agenda Items 8 and 9 are also to be postponed. They have been a problem for some time now since they vitally affect his property that has been tied up for some 5 years. The big problem is that he will be out of town for the next 8 or 9 weeks and will be unabl( to attend the public hearings on 20 TM -•74 and 21 -TM -74 if post- poned to the next regular meeting. He asked that they be post- poned until he returns. PC -146 Page 3 March 11th Minutes approved Postponements PC -146 Page 4 20 -TM -74 and 21 -TM -74 continued at least 2 weeks MINUTES OF APRIL 8, 1974 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING After further discussion, the Planning Commission decided upon motion by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Adams to postpone 20 -TM -74 and 2l -TM --74 to the next regular meeting and at that time to take Mr. Marchese's statements under consideration. Motion carried, 5-0 PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. City of Cupertino: Public Rearing to consider 1973 Comprehensive General Plan. A. Discussion of Infilling of Valley Floor The Planning Director said that the Planning Commission, at the last meeting, reaffirmed a number of earlier decisions on the easterly side of Stevens Creek. The area north of Stevens Creek Blvd. and east of Foothill Blvd. was designated 0 - 4 units per acre. Area G and Area 21 B were designated 0 - 4 units per acre. It was pointed out that the existing Mobil station at Stevens Creek Blvd. and Foothill Blvd. will become a nonconforming use, reverting to 0 - 4 units per acre if the present use were to cease. He asked if the Commission was still interested in this decision. Comm. Gatto said that At the time of discussions of neighborhood commercial at any one of those quadrants it was the consensus that additional commercial zoning was not necessary at that intersection. Comm. Adams stated that it was felt that the present commercial Monta Vista would serve the area's commercial needs. Chairman O'Keefe asked for comments from the audience. Mr. Tom Bardet, Mobil Oil Representative, San Mateo, said he respectfully objected to the change in the General Plan as pertains to their corner. In x.967 they went through permit procedure with the County in good faith. They have a $200,000 investment in land and improvements, and last year they paid some $5,200 in taxes. He cited the December 1973 amendment to the 1964 General Plan, adopted by.the Cupertino City Council which involved a Mobil station at the corner of Homestead Road and Saratoga/ Sunnyvale Road. The City Council rezoned to residential the property around the service station but retained commercial zoning at the corner. I 1. MINUTES OF APRIL 8, 1974 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING In regard to traffic counts, Mr. Bardet said the 1967 18 -hour traffic count at Stevens Creek Blvd and Foothill Blvd. showed 11,000 vehicles crossed that intersection. It must be considerabl higher now. He asked if this is a logical place to build single family residences. Comm. Gatto said one justification for retaining this corner as a nonconforming use rather than give it a commercial designation is that in the event the service station left, with commercial zoning there, other commercial could go in. Mr. Bardet said they do plan to stay there, but are not currently planning upgrading the property. Mr. Max Maas, Monta Vista, stated that service station does fill a very needed use there. It is one of two stations in that area. Old Monta Vista does not meet the needs of the area. It closes too early. The small business establishments cannot meet the needs of the community. Mrs. Sandra Harrison, 10151 Firwood Drive, Cupertino, said they use the station frequently and have to say they have no objections to it. She would like to see all four of those corner developed commercially, in good taste. Mrs. Patti Briscoe, Orchard Court, Monta Vista, stated that people in her area were not present at this meeting because they were not aware of their area being under discussion at this meeting. They would like to be notified to protect their interests. She noted that within the last six months the service station has allowed construction companies to dump lumber on the property. Mr. Noor Bilawalla, one of the owners of the southeast corner parcel now under discussion, said that during the extensive rezoning hearings many reasons were given why this property shoulc not be downzoned. He demonstrated at these meetings how this commercial development could actually reduce traffic counts. He felt it was morally wrong to cause the investors to lose money in this way. He said it has not been proven that any benefits will be realized through this downzoning. Not only is the properi being downzoned, but a portion of it is being taken by the adja- cent developer for access to Stevens Creek Blvd. The Planning Director confirmed that there is a property trade-off, as far as the land is concerned. Palo Vista Drive is being realigned. Mr. Bilawalla stated there are loans against the property in question, based on commercial zoning. This means he can walk awa, from the property and still owe the investors. PC -146 Page 5 c-146 (MINUTES OF APRIL 8, 1974 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING age 6 Ms. Ann Anger, Monta Vista said it has been mentioned by people living in De Anza Oaks subdivision that they favor commercial developments at that corner. She believes that most people who move to the hillsides do so to get away from the core area. She hopes they don`t expect commercial to follow them. She would like to see that area of Monta Vista low density residential. The Santa Clara County General Plan. indicated many years ago that area should be designated low intensity residential. She is not in favor of residential in the core area nor commercial in the hills. In regard to neighborhood shopping centers, some months ago there were discussions on the possibility of a need for a shopping center in addition to downtown Monta Vista and it was decided downtown Monta Vista was enough. Acknowledging the two new Planning Commissioners, Comm. Gatto said that if the Commissioners have any thought to opening commercial on that total corner it should be discussed at this time. Comm. Adams commented that many of us have been burned in some of our investments, with property and/or stock market. Leaving this corner as a nonconforming use would ensure that it does not expand its services into other areas. Comm. Cooper said she would like to see that service station remain in business, but she believes the overall character of Monta Vista is that of low intensity residential and this should be maintained. We do not need an excess of commercial in that area above that which would serve the people in that immediate area. Retaining the service station as a nonconforming use appears to be the way to go. She was answered by the Planning Director that the Ditz-Crane development goes right up to the service station property. It is his opinion that it can be effectively buffered. Chairman O'Keefe said there can be comparisons between stocks and properties, but each property should be judged on its own merits. He asked the other Commissioners if we should continue with the thinking of residential on all four corners here. The properties are currently designated as: Southeast corner = 0 - 4 units per acre. Northwest corner = 4 - 7.6 units per acre Northeast corner = 0 - 4 units per acre Southwest corner = 0 - 3.5 units per acre Comm. Gatto stated he was willing to abide by the previous decisions made. Comm. Adams went along with the previous decisions. Chairman O'Keefe said he believes in the theme developed so far, according to the densities decided upon after much discussion. Mr. Bill Malpas, San Mateo, California, of Atlantic Richfield Company, stated there is an existing ARCO station at the southwest corner of Silver Oaks Way and Foothill Blvd., for which they have paid a premium price for property and improvements made, based on H -Control recommendations. He objected to the downzoning of this property. MINUTES OF APRIL 8, 1974 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING H —Control Member Nancy Sallan, 10141 Billch Place, Cupertino, is very much in favor of low intensity residential in this area, but she does not understant the rationale here. There is much noise and traffic caused by the permanente trucks. Duplex zoning is not low intensity. Chairman O'Keefe said the 7.6 units per acre desig- nation is a reflection of Westridge development. He said they are trying to be consistent with the area. He noted that we have the •opportunity here in Cupertino to allow the small businessman to remain small. Too often, we see established commercial destroyed by new commercial developments. Mr. Billawalla said that when you make a nonconforming use you are making it difficult for the owner to borrow money. Chairman O`Kee: said that in Los Angeles, property in some instances has to be dowi zoned in order to get loans. Mr. Bilawalla asked that just the frontage strip be left commercia- Discussion followed. Looking into the future, Comm. Woodward asked what would occur at such time as the Mobil station goes out of business. He cannot envision somebody building a home on that corner property, facing one of those busy streets. The Planning Director agreed that the door has been closed to access from the interior streets from the Mobil property. Comm. Gatto asked if it would be possible to put a commercial PD on that property. This idea was explored. It was noted that with the nonconforming use, if the service station wished to upgrade the property they could apply for a variance. Comm. Gatto felt that at all four of these corner properties, it would be desirable to turn the properties inward to alleviate the noise and traffic problems. Comm. Cooper said the question is how do you buffer that corner f residential so people can live there with some sanity. She noted that at the corner of Fremont and Grant Avenue in Mountain View a solid wall has been constructed to buffer the new residential development. She further wondered if commercial designation were given to that corner, how it would be possible to avoid further commercial from blossoming all along Foothill Blvd. Comm. Woodward said his concern with turning.the residential development inward and constructing a wall would make the corner property untenable if and when the service station ceases to exist PC -146 Page 7 e c-146 age 8 MINUTES OF APRIL 8, 1974 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Moved by Comm. Woodward, seconded by Comm. Gatto to recommend to the City Council that the Mobil station property at the corner of Foothill Blvd., and Stevens Creek Blvd. be designated PD Commercial. AYES: Comm. Cooper, Gatto, Woodward - NOES: Comm. Adams, Chairman O'Keefe Motion carried, 3-2 Discussion turned to the northwest corner, adjacent to Westridge, presently designated 4 - 7.6 units per acre. The Planning Director explained that this goes up to Silver Oak Way. Present zoning is City and County commercial. Lhe ARCO representative said that when they got approval three years igo there was discussions of the traffic. They were going to be -estricted from access to Stevens Creek Blvd. because of the traffic. The Planning Director said that some time ago there was discussion of rather intense development here, so the City was discussing a "square loop" intersection to alleviate the traffic congestion. Former Mayor Gary Stokes, 21724 Regnart Court, Cupertino, said that 4 or 5 years ago the square loop discussions even included the possibility of an overpass, which was discouraged by the City Council. However, the northwest corner, including the existing service station, consists of some four acres. The street dedications, because of the long radius curve for easy flow of truck traffic took over one acre of this corner. This put some heavy financial burdens on the property owner. There probably remains only two acres or so. If a commercial development were allowed there, it would probably be of about the size of that at Homestead and Blaney. He does not believe a solid wall to protect the adjoining residential would make as attractive an intersection as a small commercial development. Ms. Ann Anger, Monta Vista, said it sounds like commercial solves all the problems. She said the City of Monte Sereno was formed in 1958 in order to stop commercial growth along the road between Saratoga and Los Gatos. It is now a State scenic highway. She would like to see something like that done to Foothill Blvd. Ms. Patti Briscoe asked where each Planning Commissioner lived. She asked if they were representing the "little people" or industry. She asked why there is not a County resident on the Planning Commission since they are planning for County property. It is her contention that widening the streets in that area will hurt the residents and help industry. MINUTES OF APRIL 8, 1974 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Comm. Gatto felt there were two alternatives here: 1) Stay with the present position reflecting 4 — 7.6 density and turning the development inward, or 2) Pursue the square loop design, realizing there is existing commercial development there. If it is zoned PD commercial, that may be the impetus to get those old buildings moved. Arco could relinquish its curb cuts from Stevens Canyon Road and all commercial would use Silver Oak Way. Comm. Gatto felt that residential is the more idealistic approach. Comm. Adams was in favor of residential at that corner.. Comm. Cooper said the difficult part of the decision is that the ARCO station presently there is relatively new. Comm. Woodward said we are faced with three businesses presently there. He was having difficulty visualizing how we could get those businesses to face inward, along with the residential. Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Woodward that the ARCO station be shown as PD commercial and the remainder of that property be shown as residential, 4 - 7.6 units per acre. AYES: Comm. Cooper, Gatto, Woodward NOES: Comm. Adams, Chairman O'Keefe Motion carried, 3-2 The Planning Director reviewed those properties that will be scheduled for discussion at the April 22nd meeting. When they are decided, the completed section will be sent to the Environ- mental Review Committee. Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Adams to continue the General Plan public hearing to April 22, 1974. Motion carried, 5-0 Chairman O'Keefe called a recess at 9:30 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 9:47 P.M. PC -146 Page 9 PD for ARCO & remainder is 4-7.6 units/ac, Gen'l Plan continued to Apr. 22nd PC -146 MINUTES OF APRIL 8, 1974 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Page lO 1 4. 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 continued. The Planning Director stated that this hearing has been continued by the Planning Commission four times. The latest development plan is Exhibit B, First Revision. It is tailored in such manner that it will be in conformance with the new General Plan. He then referred to the staff recommendations contained in his memo of April 5, 1974. At such time as the industrial portion is going to be developed, we will have to start talking about yielding a portion of the land or developing it in very low intensity to meet the 16 trip ends requirement. The Assistant City Attorney advised the Planning Commission of the old saying that you can't condition zoning.., but you can condition use permits. In PD (Planned Development) zoning there is the provision for stipulations on the conceptual plan. The stipulations then become a part of the zoning. Comm. Cooper asked about the status of an LID in this area. The Planning Director said there is a Local Improvement District along Saratoga -Sunnyvale road southerly of Lazaneo Drive to the southerly side of Stevens Creek Blvd. and from Saratoga -Sunnyvale road through Bandley Drive on Stevens Creek Blvd. There are preliminary plans for Phases II and III of this LID. The Director of Public Works then summarized the street patterns and pros and cons of the two alternates were explored. Mr. Jim LeDeit, representing Pacheco Associates, who represent the Garner properties, said they have gone over the staff report of April 5th and have had meetings with the staff. He said alternate two is very ;much opposed by them, and by the people they have interested in the property. The developers of the industrial are also against bulbing of Valley Green Drive. With alternate one, they have no objection except for realignment of Valley Green Drive to the rear. The cost would be exhorbitant. He added that alternate two is also opposed by Mr. Falk, with adjoining property. They feel it is very important to have Valley Green Drive open. They are not opposed to alternate three. They advocate signalization of Valley Green Drive. In regard to the conditions proposed by the staff, they have a difficult time accepting condition 20. It is asking the developer to give approval to some article not yet written. They would like to see it before endorsing it. MINUTES OF APRIL 8, 1974 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Mr. Pacheco, of Pacheco Associates, said his main concern is that it is difficult to enter into an agreement here. If they were to sell some of the industrial property, it would put a covenant on him and would make a limited situation. It would force the pro- perty to stay in a one ownership situation. They would like to have the freedom of movement. They have agreed to put in a temporary traffic light which could turn into a permanent one. He emphasized that they are ready, willing and able to proceed at the present time. Moved by Comm. Adams, seconded by Chairman O'Keefe to close the public hearing. Motion carried, 5-0 Moved by Comm. Adams, seconded by Comm. Gatto to recommend to the City Council approval of application 2-Z-74, subject to standard conditions 1 through 14, special conditions 15 through 21 and the exhibits as presented. AYES: Comm. Adams,. Cooper., Gatto, Woodward, Chairman O'Keefe NOES: None Motion carried, 5-0 5. 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, 1 -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 continued. The Planning Director located the property on the map. The land use southerly of this property is County R1-5. Chairman O'Keefe asked for comments from the applicant and audienc Attorney J. Robert Dempster, 20325 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino, said he was representing the property owner, as was Mr. Charles Boone, of Bayshore Properties. He referred to details in his letter outlining their portion of the property. He noted that Foothill Blvd. is very heavily traveled. Across from this there development. To the rear of this property is a railroad track, although it is not used too frequently. To the rear is an electr: substation with power generators, etc. To the south is a very old, existing Ri development. A church and animal cemetary are tc the north. PC -146 Page 11 2-Z-74 approved PC -146 Page 12 MINUTES OF APRIL 8, 1974 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Mr. Dempster wondered who would want to purchase one -acre lots and construct $60,000 to $100,000 homes with those detrimental factors. He did not think that was good, sound zoning. The existing zoning is the lowest desirable. He suggested PD zoning here with multiple residential intent. The topography is such that lends itself to a cluster type multiple development in an area that would not be seen from Foothill Blvd. Mr. Charles Boone, Bayshore Properties, Hayward, said they have held this property for only four years. They have wanted to come into the City with a creative plan for the past two years. With PD zoning this could be accomplished. Comm, Cooper was concerned about the topography of the property. Colored slides were shown. Mr. Dempster said 20% of the property has easements across it because of the substation and the power lines going through the property. There is some slope on some of the areas, but there is also some very developable land. Cut and fill would not be as desirable as clustering a development with minimum disturbance of the land. Audience comments were invited. I Ms. Ann Anger, Monta Vista, said she does not like to see multiple zoning in the hills. If we can't have one acre lots, she suggested ,quarter acre lots. Realtor Lawrence Hill, 14333 Saratoga Avenue, Saratoga, stated that he had no connection with this property. It seemed to him this would be ideal for a cluster type development, due to the contours of the land and the view. But the rows of power lines must be taken into (consideration. Ms. Patti Briscoe, Monta Vista, said this is a beautiful, secluded valley. There are many horse owners in that area that would give (their eye teeth for some of this property. Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Adams to close the public hearing on application 7-Z-74. Motion carried, 5-0 Comm. Cooper commented that this is an ideal location for low density cluster of perhaps one acre density. She feels that the term "cluster" has been misused in that developers feel they can get more units on property with that zoning. MINUTES OF APRIL 8, 1974 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING PC -146 Page 13 Comm. Gatto said he would be in favor of somewhat higher density than one acre lots, cluster, could be allowed here. He suggested 0 - 4 density. Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Adams that this area be designated 0 - 4 units per acre. The Planning Director said that at the present time we do not have a 0 - 4 zone. He asked that this be continued and the staff would like to see a conceptual plan. On that basis, the motion and second were withdrawn and there was a consensus poll of 3-2 in favor of this approach. Comm. Gatto stated that a cluster approach was preferred. Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Adams to reopen the public hearing on application 7-Z-74. Motion carried, 5-0 Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Adams that application 7-Z-7•4 7-Z-74 be continued to May 13, 1974. !! continued to May 13th AYES: Comm. Adams, Cooper, Gatto, Woodward, Chairman O'Keefe NOES: None Motion carried, 5-0 6. 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, 1 -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 continued. The Planning Director located the property on the map. Slides of the area were shown. There is a subdivision of duplexes to the east at 7.6 units per acre. Comm. Gatto asked, based on the work of the Hillside Subcommittee, what the density would be here. The Planning Director stated that based on a 1:5 slope, it would have a density of 5 or 7 units per acre. Chairman O'Keefe asked for comments from the applicant and audienc Pc -146 Page 14 8-Z-74 continued to May 13th MINUTES OF APRIL 8, 1974 PLANNING COPIMISSION MEETING San Francisco Attorney Charles Miller, 220 Bush Street, said he was representing Eureka Federal Savings in this case. He briefly went through the problems Eureka has had with the $275,000 loan on this property. They acquired the property in 1969 when the owner defaulted. As a result of the Hillside Study, Eureka waited for two years to develop. They have been paying taxes based upon current zoning. He said Eureka would like the opportunity to show the plans they have for this property. They feel the City of Cupertino has not been acting as reasonably as it could. Architect William Headley, 346 East Campbell Avenue, Campbell, said that after discussions with the Planning Director he learned this parcel was under consideration by the City. He stated that high density does not necessarily prohibit riding trails, etc. lie described a cluster development for this parcel. Ile requested the ability to have some two-way discussions on this land. Ms. Ann Anger, Monta Vista, recommended the same zoning as with nearby properties. Comm. Adams said he goes along with the idea of one --acre lots here unless the Hillside Study indicates something else. Comm. Gatto '-ould like to continue this application until the PD Ordinance is in effect. Moved by Comm. Adams, seconded by Comm. Gatto to continue application 8-Z-74 to May 13, 174. AYES: Comm. Adams, Cooper, Gatto, Woodward, Chairman O'Keefe NOES: None Motion carried, 5-0 7. Application 9-Z-74 of CITY OF CUPERTINO: REZONING 5+ acres from CG (General Commercial) zone to Al -43 (Agricultural/Residential, single-family, 1 -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 continued. he Planning Director located the property on the map. He said the ed dot on the map was originally considered for some type of commercial ecreation activity. t MINUTES OF APRIL 8, 1974 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Mr. Noor Bilawalla said commercial does not belong in this area; however, a large portion of this 5 -acre parcel is level land. Ile believes it could have 0 - 4 density rather than one acre lots. It is about 700 feet from the sewer lines. Comm. Adams thought that, in line with the Montebello Ridge Study it would be appropriate to shelve this for the present time. Mr.. Don Van Diehl said the difference here is that there are no cluster developments in this portion of Cupertino. He thinks, frc what he has read, that it is a place that we should conserve. Chairman O'Keefe asked for further comments from the audience. There were none. Moved by Comm. Adams, seconded by Comm. Woodward to continue application 9-Z-74 to May 13, 1974. AYES: Comm. Adams, Cooper, Gatto, Woodward, Chairman O'Keefe NOES: None Motion carried, 5-0 8. Application 20 -TM -74 of F. E. ROBLES (Juanita Williams) ...Previously continued to next regular meeting. 9. Application 21 -TM -74 of F. E. ROBLES (Juanita Williams) ...Previously continued to next regular meeting. 10. Applications 6-Z-74 and 5 -TM -74 of CHARLES J. BROOKS, ET AL: REZONING 3.12 acres from P (Planned Development with commercial intent) zone tc P (Planned Development with professional offic: and related commercial intent) zone or whatever zone may be deemed appropriate by the Planning Commission; TENTATIVE MAP to divide 3.12 acres into two parcels. Said property is located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Saratoga -Sunnyvale Road and Pacifica Drive. First Hearing. Comm. Gatto abstained from this hearing. PC -146 Page 15 9-Z-74 continued to May 13th 20 -TM -74 continued to next meeting 21 -TM -74 continued to next meeting PC -146 Page 16 6-Z-74 approved MINUTES OF APRIL 8, 1974 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING IThe Planning Director noted this request is to modify the land use plan for the Town Center to reflect the 1973 Core Area land use element to the General Plan. Exhibit B of 6-Z-74 represents the conceptual development plan for the land use amendment. The proposed circulation system has been reviewed by the Engineering Department and is.deemed Ito be satisfactory. Use Permit application will be required. The +Planning Director said our present Sign Ordinance allows signing of ;individual properties; however, the City is really not interested in !seeing ground signs on each of these properties along Saratoga - Sunnyvale Road. Chairman O`Keefe asked for comments from the applicant and audience. Architect Russell Williams, representing Foug Associates, stated that the staff's recommended conditions are acceptable.. He offered to answer any questions. Comm. Adams wanted to know if there is enough setback to allow the degree of screening of the parking lot that we are seeking. Comm. Woodward asked about the possibility of driving through to adjoining properties. The Planning Director said there is a good possibility this will be planned. Comm. Woodward noted there is two-way traffic converging at the bank. The traffic pattern was discussed in further detail. It was noted this will come up again at use permit stage. Moved by Comm. Adams, seconded by Comm. Cooper to close the public hearing on applications 6-Z-74 and S -TM --74. Motion carried, 4-0-1 Comm. Gatto abstained Moved by Comm. Adams, seconded by Comm. Cooper to approve application 6-Z-74, subject to conditions 1 through 20 in the staff report and condition 21 to the effect that the conditions of the ground sign be resolved with the staff. AYES: Comm. Adams, Cooper, Woodward, Chairman O`Keefe NOES: None ABSTAINED: Comm. Gatto Motion carried, 4-0-1 MINUTES OF APRIL 8, 1974 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Moved by Comm. Adams, seconded by Chairman O'Keefe to approve application 5 -TM -74, with the conditions 1 through 18 recommended by the staff. AYES: Comm. Adams, Cooper, Woodward, Chairman O'Keefe NOES: None ABSTAINED: Comm. Gatto Motion carried, 4-0-1 UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS 11. MERCURY SAVINGS AND LOAN - Review and determination as to General Plan conformance. Located south side of Stevens Creek Blvd., approximately 200 ft. westerly of the inter- section of Stevens Creek Blvd. and Finch Avenue. The Planning Director referred to details in the April 5, 1974 staff report. It has been previously decided that the Planning Commission will resolve the compatibility of projects along Stevens Creek Blvd., on a one--by-one basis until an overall conceptual plan can be developed for that area. The Director of Public Works reviewed the traffic analysis made on other savings and loan companies in Cupertino. This is open six days a week, and Saturday is their big day, which lowers the traffic count for Fridays. They also have a lower number of employees per square foot of building area. Chairman O'Keefe asked for comments from the applicant and audience. Mr. Mel Kapsen, Mercury Savings and Loan, 7812 Edinger. Avenue, Huntington Beach, California, said 9000 sq. ft. includes an extremely large lobby and a community room with a lunchtime capacity of 65 to 70 and nighttime capacity of 85 to 90 persons. There will be an out -side vault for safety deposit boxes. On Fridays, they have a staggered operation. Mr. Ron Schinkman said they are community oriented. Saturday has been important to them since 1968. They are very conscientious about the environment and ecology. PC -1.46 Page 17 5 -TM -74 approved PC -146 Page 18 Mercury S & L given green light 18 -EA -74 neg. decl. MINUTES OF APRIL 8, 1974 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Comm. Gatto felt the facility of this nature could stand a discount for that one afternoon per week when trips per acre are higher. This operation with its Saturday -open feature is most desirable. Comm. Woodward said that if they are .only planning to have three employees it looks as though they are within the constraints. MINUTE ORDER: Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Adams to the eff.ect that the Planning Commission finds the proposed Mercury Savings and Loan project is in conformance with the General Plan. AYES: Comm. Adams, Cooper, Gatto, Woodward, Chairman O'Keefe NOES: None Minute order passed, 5-0 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE - Recommendation for Negative Declaration 12. Application No.: 18 -EA -74 (continued from previous meeting) Project Name: Westfield IV Applicant: The Westfield Company Location: NW corner of Pruneridge & Tantau Avenues Present Zoning: P (Planned Dev. with light industrial intent) Discretionary Action Requested: No application filed The Planning Director said that the Committee finds the significant impacts related to this proposal have been considered as a part of the General Plan Environmental Impact Report; therefore, the project does not need a report. No additional information relative to sig- nificant environmental impacts would be forthcoming. Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Adams to instruct the Planning Director to file a negative declaration on application 18 -EA -74. AYES: Comm. Adams, Cooper, Gatto, Woodward, Chairman O'Keefe NOES: None Motion carried, 5-0 13. Application No. 19 -EA -74 (continued from previous meeting) Project Name: Residential, single-family Applicant: W. C. Norman Location: Lots 7, 7A. and 8 - Crescent Road Present Zoning: Santa Clara County R1-10 Discretionary Action Requested: Application for prezoning from present zoning to City of Cupertino R1-10 N a MINUTES OF APRIL 8, 1974 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING The Planning Director reported the Committee finds that the pro- posed project, a change of zone from County to City zoning of the same nature, would not have an adverse impact on the environment. It was decided to combine this application with the following: 14. Application No.: Project Name: Applicant: Location: Present Zoning: Discretionary Action Requested: 19 -EA -74 (modification) Residential, single-family W. C. Norman and Leo Norman Lot 9 added Santa Clara County Rl-10 Application for prezoning from present zoning to City of Cupertino R1-10 The Committee finds this proposal has no adverse impact on the environment. Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Adams to instruct the Planning Director to file negative declarations on applications 19 -EA -74 and 19-EA-74(modification). AYES: Comm. Adams, Cooper, Gatto, Woodward, Chairman O'Keefe NOES: None Motion carried, 5-0 15. Application No.: 21 -EA -74 Applicant: Eureka Federal Savings & Loan Association Location: Western terminus of Voss Avenue Present Zoning: R3-2.2 (Residential, multiple, 2,200 sq. ft. per dwelling unit) Discretionary Action Requested: Application for tentative map for road abandonment. The Planning Director stated the Committee found that the proposal to combine two properties divided by a public roadway is a trans- action from a paper standpoint and would, therefore, not have an environmental impact. Moved by Chairman O'Keefe, seconded by Comm. Adams to instruct the Planning Director to file a negative declaration on applicatioi 21 -EA -74. AYES: Comm. Adams, Cooper, Gatto, Woodward, Chairman O'Keefe NOES: None PC -146 Page 19 19 -EA -74 & mod neg. decl. 21 -EA -74 neg. decl. Motion carried, 5-0 'e-146 'age 20 '-U-74 notice if determination MINUTES OF APRIL 8, 1974 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION There were no reports. REPORT OF THE PLANNING. DIRECTOR 16. Notice of Determination - 2-U-74 - Lucky Store, Inc. The Planning Director asked, where a project is approved the Planning Director is given blanket authority in cases involving negative declaration where the Planning Commission is the decision making body. Moved by Chairman O'Keefe, seconded by Comm. Adams that a notice of determination be filed on application 2-U-74. AYES: Comm. Adams, Cooper, Woodward, Chairman O'Keefe NOES: None ABSTAINED: Comm. Gatto Motion carried, 4-0-1 Moved by Chairman O'Keefe, seconded by Comm. Gatto, in the event the City files a negative declaration, the Planning Director is given blanket authority to file notices of determination. AYES: Comm. Adams, Cooper, Gatto, Woodward, Chairman O'Keefe NOES: None Motion carried, 5-0 The Assistant City Attorney answered the Commissioners that SB 761 (Conflict of Interest Law) has been taken under appeal. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Comm. Adams, seconded by Chairman O'Keefe to adjourn the meeting at 12:47 A.M. Motion carried, 5-0 4- lk APPROVED: s/ Daniel P. O'Keefe Chairman ATTEST: /s/ Wm. E. Ryder City Clerk