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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes - 05-13-1974CITY 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 MAY 13, 1974, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA SALUTE TO THE FLAG Chairman O'Keefe called the meeting to order at 7:33 P.M. with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Comm. present: Adams, Cooper, Gatto, Woodward, Chairman O'Keefe Comm. absent: None Staff present: Director of Planning and Development Sisk Assistant City Attorney Kilian Associate Planner Cowan Assistant City Engineer Whitten APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 22, 1974. Page 2, last paragraph, second line: Add a period after "calendar' and initial capital on the word "When". Also delete the word "when" in the first line of the same paragraph. Page 7, next to the last paragraph, line 5: should read 600 not 6000 foot level. Page 8, first notion (Area F), should read: "0 to 2 density PD designation." Moved by Comm. Gatto. seconded by Comm. Woodward to approve the Minutes of April 22, 1974 as corrected. Motion carried, 4-0-1 Comm. Adams abstained Minutes of Regular Adjourned Meeting of May 1, 1974, were not available at the tire of this meeting. PC -149 Page 1 PC -149 Page 2 7-Z-74, 8-Z-74, 9-Z-74 postponed to June 10th. IMINUTES OF THE MAY 13, 1974 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING POSTPONEMENTS: Applications 7-Z-74, 8-Z-74, 9-Z-74 - CITY OF CUPERTINO. Agenda Items 11, 12 & 13 are being continued for one month, as recommended by the staff. As recommended by the staff, it was moved by Comm. Adams, seconded by Comm. Gatto to postpone 7-Z-74, 8-Z-74 and 9-Z-74 to June 10, 1974. Motion carried, 5-0 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS —There were none. IORAL COMMUNICATIONS Chairman O'Keefe announced to the audience that the Planning Commission has adopted the rule that no public hearing will be initiated after 112 midnight. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Application 7—U--74 of S AND A LEASING CORPORATION: USE PERMIT to allow construction of a restaurant within a P (Planned Development with commercial/industrial intent) zone. Said property consists of 1.38 acres and is located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Saratoga -Sunnyvale Road and Freeway 280. First Hearing. The Associate Planner stated that this is a portion of a recently adopted Planned Development, and it is consistent with the trip end standard. H -Control has set forth some conditions, most of which have been adhered to by the applicant. Exhibit A First Revision shows that this application is consistent with the 50' from curb setback stipulation along Saratoga - Sunnyvale Road. The policy statement for Saratoga -Sunnyvale Road is 50' setback, measured from curb line to foundation line. Comm. Gatto explained problems that could be experienced when measuring setback from overhang rather than from foundation line. Comm. Gatto asked what the City's requirement is in regard to the corridor between rows of parking. The Associate Planner said there must be 65' between each perpendicular row of parking. There followed a discussion of pedestrian movement within the parking lot. Comm. Gatto suggested a sidewalk adjacent to the access as a temporary measure and perhaps later it could be tied in with the bank facility. MINUTES OF THE MAY 13, 1974 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Comm. Woodward asked why the staff's recommendation did not include H -Control's recommendation for elimination of 4 parking spaces next to Highway 9. The Associate Planner said that Cupertino's parking ratio for restaurants is minimal, as exper- ienced at the Sandpiper, and the staff feels those parking spaces are needed. As to the H -Control recommendation of a raised side- walk, the Associate Planner said this might be good. Comm. Cooper asked if the raised sidewalk in this proposed location might creatE a problem when parking cars. The Associate Planner said this could be controlled perhaps by concrete bumpers f.or the wheels, although this varies with different types of cars. Comm. Adams asked for a review of the State's requirements in this area. The Assistant City Engineer said the State's latest plans moved the curb back approximately 10 feet, and this is reflected on this proposal. Chairman O'Keefe asked for comments from the applicant and/or audience. Mr. Dick Pacheco stated he was representing the applicant in this case. He offered to answer any questions. Architect Sherrod Marshall endorsed the pre -planning meetings with the staff, prior to public hearing, to iron out some of the difficulties. He said the elevations on the bulletin board were self-explanatory, and offered to answer any questions. He reviewer the plans for the delivery and trash areas. He said the front overhang .is 2 to 3 feet. Comm. Cooper asked if there were any problems with the sidewalk and the saving of the existing trees. Mr. Marshall suggested a striped area rather than a raised sidewalk go in at this time. A permanent walkway could go in at the time the adjacent property is developed. Comm. Gatto asked the staff if there had been some discussion aboul continuing the landscaping along the entire frontage, as was talker about at the time of the rezoning. The Planning Director agreed that this is something that could be included. Comm. Gatto said he would like to see at least the trees along the entire frontage go in during initial development. Comm. Cooper was answered that there is no plan for a wall along the parking area nearest the freeway. She would like to see the landscaping of the parking lot compatible with the freeway land- scaping. If there is a substantial change in elevation, she would like to see some type of guard against cars going over the side. PC -149 Page 3 PC -149 (MINUTES OF THE MAY 13, 1974, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Page 4 Mr. Marshall answered the Chairman that experience has shown that they need at least 100 parking spaces. At this location, they are counting on parking spaces on adjoining property within this PD. IMr. Marshall said the building is a rough, wood textured idiom. Comm. Woodward was answered that the reason for the temporary 15' easement is for additional access, until the balance of the property is developed, or at least until another module of parking is developed. Comm. Gatto stated that in a PD it is not necessary for all buildings to look alike but rather to be compatible. For a harmonius development, he believes it is important to provide landscaping to tie the elements together. It would be hard to get industrial buildings to look like this restaurant. Mr. Pacheco said the State has more than enough property, in case they feel in the future that they need cloverleaves here. He added that it is his intention to put in all the trees along Highway 9 with the initial development. There will be very little landscaping on the south border because of the possibility of integrating the parking with that of the development to the south. He said they have found raised sidewalks to be very hazardous. They would like very much to eliminate the present plan for a pedestrian walkway and to put it over by the industrial property instead. Comm. Cooper suggested a different type of texture or material for the walkway instead of the raised sidewalk, which she agreed could be hazardous. Comm. Woodward felt the walkway would be better on the property line to the south. The present location of the sidewalk does not line up with the proposed industrial building. Mr. Dick Coleman, Western Regional Director of Steak and Ale Restaurants, said he hopes they have come up with a plan that will fill the needs of the City. They plan to be good neighbors and to work with the City. They want their restaurant to be of first quality in atmosphere and appearance. Since there were no further comments from the audience, it was moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Adams to close the public hearing. Motion carried, 5-0 MINUTES OF THE MAY 13, 1974 PLANNING CO"MISSION MEETING Comm. Adams said the Planning Commission has reviewed this pro- posal and has given the H -Control the opportunity to present their input. He believes this operation would be good for the City of Cupertino. Comm. Cooper was pleased with the proposal in general. However, she feels there should be a provision for a transition between this and the property to the south. There should be some type of landscaping along with pedestrian and vehicle access. Comm. Woodward would like at this point to strike the proposed pedestrian walkway portion of the exhibit and move it to the southerly border. He would like to have the H -Control review the landscaping. Chairman O'Keefe was in favor of the elimination of the four parking spaces in lieu of additional landscaping. He believes that part of the Sandpiper's parking problem is due to Flint Center across the street. Moved by Chairman O'Keefe, seconded by Comm. Adams to delete the word "no" from Condition 1.8 in the staff report's recommended conditions. AYES: Comm. Adams, Cooper, Woodward, Chairman O'Keefe NOES: Comm. Gatto Motion carried, 4-1 Moved by Cormi. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Adams to approve applica- tion 7-U-74 with the 14 standard conditions; 15. That the approval is based upon Exhibit A 1st Revision of 7-11-74 as may be modified by additional conditions herein; 16. That the building size shall be no greater than 7,100 sq. ft. and that the maximum number of fixed seats within the facility would be limited to 230 patrons; 17. That the necessary off -site work needed to complete the 30' access easement and 15' access easement be constructed in a manner that is approved by the Department of Public Works; 18. The Architectural and Site Approval Committee shall be per- mitted to increase landscaping area within the parking lot site with the stipulation that parking spaces may be deleted. 19. That a landscape architect shall develop a program to ensure that the existing trees on the site be protected and main- tained both during and after construction. The program may necessitate the movement of the proposed 15' access easement from the base of the 2 southerly -most trees. PC -149 Page 5 PC -149 Page 6 MINUTES OF THE MAY 13, 1974 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 20. That a defined pedestrian access shall be provided from the entry of the restaurant to the property to the south and west in a manner developed by the applicant and as approved by the Architectural and Site Approval Committee. 21. That the front setback distance from Saratoga -Sunnyvale Road to the building reflect the building foundation line, providing that the maximum overhang distance does not exceed 3 feet. 22. A final landscaping to the extent of trees be planted in the 50' setback strip on the entire frontage of the overall PD. 23. A landscaped buffer be installed along the southerly border, to be approved by the Architectural and Site Approval Committee. AYES: Comm. Adams, Cooper, Gatto, Woodward, Chairman O'Keefe NOES: None Motion carried, 5-0 2. Application 20-U-73 of THE WESTFIELD COMPANY: USE PERMIT to allow construction of two 32,340 sqft. light industrial buildings, a total of 64,680 sq. ft. Said property is within a P (Planned Development with light industrial intent) zone; and is located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Pruneridge and Tantau Avenues. First Hearing continued. The Planning Director explained that one of the problems here was the question of the uncommitted property. The staff met the previous week with principals of Vallco Park and adjacent industrial properties. The City will develop a procedure for allowing development of these uncommitted areas. Mr. Terry Rose, 21311 Milford Drive, Cupertino, read a prepared statement in which he indicated they feel they have already reduced their allowable building area by some 17%. Comm. Woodward asked if the property owners were notified of these 69 uncommitted acres at the time this was established. The Planning Director said they were not notified, but Vallco Park and Westfield were repre- sented at the meetings. A development intensity had to be devised that could be handled by the street system. The Planning Director said that Hewlett-Packard is talking about development in about ten years, whereas Westfield is talking about developing now. MINUTES OF THE MAY 13, 1974 PLANNING COMMISSION T ETING Mr. Rose pointed out that the Hilton, Hewlett-Packard and Watkins Johnson have nothing to gain by discussing this with Westfield because they were placed in the committed portion. Westfield property was placed in the uncommitted property. He would like very much to have a decision from the City because they are now ready to build. The Planning Director said the staff could study this matter further and report back on May 28th. Mr. Rose said he would like the staff report to include allowable square footage. Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Adams to continue applica- tion 20-U-73 to May 28, 1974. AYES: Comm. Adams, Cooper, Gatto, Woodward, Chairman O'Keefe NOES: None Motion carried, 5-0 Vallco Park General Manager Walter Ward said there will be meet- ings between the property owners on the above matter. 3. Application 19 -TM -73 of JAMES H.THOMAS & MAURICE M. DAVIS: TENTATIVE MAP to divide 5.007 acres into eighteen lots. Said property is within a R2-4.25 (Residential, duplex, 4,250 sq. ft. per dwelling unit) zone and is located adjacent to and westerly of Vista Drive southerly of the intersection of Forest Avenue and Vista Drive. Second Hearing. The Planning Director reviewed the plan line, with and without the Torre Avenue extension. The EIR will be ready, perhaps by the end of this month. In the meantime, we have two property owners along Vista Drive who would like to develop. They understand that the question of extension of Torre Avenue is as yet unresolved. They are willing to take the chance and would like to proceed with their plans. Chairman O'Keefe abstained from this public hearing. Comm. Gatto asked if preliminary traffic studies have been done. The Assistant City Engineer said this has been done. Blaney Avent is a fairly heavily traveled street and that is probably the nature of the street we are talking about here. The Chairman asked for comments from the audience. PC -149 Page 7 20-U-73 continued to May 28th PC -149 Page 8 19 -TM -73 continued to June 24th IMINUTES OF THE MAY 13, 1974 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Mr. Duke Davis said he, personally, does not believe we need either Forest or Torre Avenue now that Mariani Mall is out. This is a residential neighborhood. The Assistant City Engineer said the reason one or the other of these streets is needed is the fact that the intersection of Highway 9 and Stevens Creek Blvd. would not function when the Town Center is developed. Some alternate is needed. Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Woodward to close the public hearing. Motion carried, 5-0 Comm. Gatto felt there was too much information lacking to make a final decision on this proposal, although he understands the applicant's wish to move ahead on this and to gamble on the outcome of the plan line. The Assistant City Attorney said a tentative map can be conditionally approved. Chairman O'Keefe said that since he lives in this neighborhood, he •is aware of a great deal of traffic, with school busses, etc., in this area. After further discussion, it was moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Adams to continue application 19 -TM -73 to June 24, 1974. AYES: Comm. Adams, Cooper, Gatto, Woodward NOES: None ABSTAINED: Chairman O'Keefe Motion carried, 5-0 4. Application 12-Z-74 of JAMES R.& SUSAN E. BRADY: PREZONING .20 acres from Santa Clara County R1-10 (Residential, single-family, 10,000 sq. ft. per dwelling unit) zone to City of Cupertino Rl-10 (Residential, single-family, 10,000 sq. ft. per dwelling unit) zone or whatever zone may be deemed appropriate by the Planning Commission. Said property is located westerly of and adjacent to Mira Vista Avenue approximately 85 feet southerly of the intersection of Santa Paula Avenue and Mira Vista Avenue, 10535 Mira Vista Avenue. First Hearing. The Associate Planner identified the property on the County Assessor's map. The net acreage is 7500 sq. ft., which is not compatible with the neigh- borhood. The staff recommended this area be designated 0-4 units per acre, to accommodate many lots in this area. MINUTES OF THE MAY 13, 1974 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING The Assistant City Engineer answered Comm. Cooper that at the present time, there are two dwelling units using one water meter. In order to get a second water meter it will be necessary for them to annex to the City of Cupertino. The applicant was not present at the meeting. There were no comments from the audience. Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Adams to close the public hearing. Motion carried, 5-0 Moved by Comm. Cooper, seconded by Comm. Gatto to approve applica- tion 12-Z-74 with the staff`s recommendation for prezoning from County R1-10 to City of Cupertino Rl-7.5. AYES: Comm. Adams, Cooper, Gatto, Woodward, Chairman O'Keefe NOES: None Motion carried, 5-0 Chairman O'Keefe called a recess at 9:55 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 10:15 P.M. Chairman O'Keefe announced that there will be an adjourned regular! meeting on Wednesday, May 15, 1974 for the purpose of a public hearing on the general plan, dealing with the foothills and with any of the items on this agenda that are not completed at this meeting. No new items will begin discussion after midnight. 5. Applications 4-U-74 and 3-V-74'of JOSEPH P. FRANCO (J. D. Vanderlaan): USE PERMIT to allow construction of a bowling al within a general commercial zone; VARIANCE to reduce number of parking spaces required in a general commercial zone. Said property contains 5.5 acres and is within a CG (General Commercial) zone located southerly and adjacent to Homestead Road west of Saratoga -Sunnyvale Road. First Hearing. The Planning Director referred to the rather extensive staff report on this matter. He then went over the previously approved site plans. A dedicated public street was required at the westerl and southerly boundaries for access to the property to the south. He acknowledged there was interest in several sites in this general area for bowling alleys. The staff recommended the market take care of the question of which site would be chosen ultimately PC -149 Page 9 12-Z-74 approved ?y PC -149 MINUTES OF THE MAY 13, 1974 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Page 10 4 The Planning Director answered Comm. Gatto that at the time the S & H Green Stamp store was approved it was decided the additional parking could come in along with the development of the balance of the property. Mr. Leo Ruth, of Ruth and Going, San Jose, wanted to speak to the parking. He said Messrs. Franco, Vanderlaan and Meu were present at this meeting. He cited the characteristics of the parking needs of a bowling alley. He suggested 5 parking spaces per lane be the requirement rather than 17, based upon their studies. !Mr. J. D. Vanderlaan stated he was representing Mr. Franco.. He called attention to the fact that he had just received the staff report on ;this matter the morning of this meeting, and he learned there was a competing bowling alley being considered by the City of Sunnyvale in this area. They have a signed lease with their tenant, and Rhonda Valley has a signed lease with the same bowling alley operator. He said their request for variance is sufficient for commercial use as well as for a bowling alley, so they would not have to come back in for another hearing on a variance if the bowling alley was not built here. Mr. John Rintala, Scenic Blvd., Monta Vista, said he has been trying to get a bowling center in Cupertino for the past year and a half. He was successful in getting a commercial/recreational zone. At Rhonda Valley Center it is not the vacant Grant's store but rather a new building they are contemplating for a bowling alley. Sunnyvale would like to have that center remodeled. Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Cooper to close the public hearing. Motion carried, 5-0 4-U-74 approved w/conditions 3-V-74 approved w/conditions Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Cooper to approve application 4-U-74, subject to the 14 standard conditions and conditions 15 through 18 in the May 10, 1974 staff report with the modification of condition 16 as follows: That the Architectural and Site . . . . internal land- scaping areas to determine landscaping adequacy. The Committee has the ability to remove an additional 20 parking spaces." AYES: Comm. Adams, Cooper, Gatto, Woodward, Chairman O'Keefe NOES: None Motion carried, 5-0 Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Cooper to approve application 3-V-74 with the stipulation that the intent of the reduction in spaces is to add to the aesthetic environment, plus the 18 conditions listed above. MINUTES OF THE MAY 13, 1974 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AYES: Comm. Adams, Cooper, Gatto, Woodward, Chairman O`Keefe NOES: None Motion carried, 5-0 MINUTE ORDER: By Comm. Gatto, seconded by Chairman OKeefe to amend the original development plan for Homestead Square Center as provided in Condition 16 of Planning Commission Resolution No. 626, dated March 24, 1.969. Motion carried, 5•-0 6. Application 5-U-74 of LITRONIX, INCORPORATED: USE PERMIT to allow construction of storage buildings, fencing, liquid oxygen and nitrogen storage tanks and cover for loading dock. Said property contains six acres and is within a P (Planned Development with manufacturing intent) zone located at 19000 Homestead Road. First. Hearing. The Associate Planner said this is almost an internal problem between Litronix and Vallco Park. F --Control looked at this application last week and determined it would not be a significant matter. The Planning Director answered Comm. Gatto that an outside storage area is counted as building area. The Assistant City Attorney advised the following sentence in Condition 15: "The landscaped area shall be landscaped in a manner as approved by Vallco Park." should be stricken. Mr. Bob Hertig, Facilities Manager for Litronix, said this compan has experienced a tremendous growth. They have highly explosive materials stored inside the building. He wants to get these materials outside the building and away from the employees. The Fire Marshal agrees with this proposal. He has met with AMI and Vallco Park and has agreed to make this area look good and to bland in with the building. Comm. Cooper asked if there is going to be an increase in the amount of stored chemicals. Mr. Hertig said they will not he adding to their monthly use of chemicals. He said they take every precaution possible to minimize the danger. Mr. Hertig answered Comm. Adams that they will have outdoor showei and eye wash for the protection of the employees. There is no drainage in the building so any spillage would be confined within the building. PC --149 Page 1.1 Dev. Plan amendec' PC --149 Page 12 5--U-74 approved w/conditions i MINUTES OF THE MAY 13, 1974 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Mr. Hertig answered Comm. Woodward that the cyclone fenced area will be accessible to the employees. Comm. Woodward computed that the square footage of the storage area would require 13 extra parking spaces, 9 of which the applicant says he has in overage at this time. The Chairman asked for comments from the audience. Mr. Sam J. Cangiamilla, 1075 East Homestead Road, Sunnyvale, said he lives across the street from this plant and he wanted to know what damage an explosion, would do to his family and property. Mr. Hertig said he doubts that they would have an explosion, but they could have a fire. There could be an explosion of hydrogen gases. In 17 years they have experienced 3 such cases. The type of building they will build will contain that kind of. explosion. He answered Comm. Cooper that the lives and limbs of their employees would be safe. Mr. Walter Ward, Vallco Park General Manager, said all industrial parks in the County have these same kinds of things. They work closely with the Fire Marshal.. They have considerable amount of insurance coverage. He answered Comm. Gatto that the dead plants have been or will be replaced shortly. Comm. Adams reassured Mr. Carigiamilla that the fire restrictions are very strict on industrial buildings in the State. Moved by Comm. Woodward, seconded by Chairman O'Ke,2fe to closes the public hearing. Motion carried, 5--0 Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Adams to approve application 5-U-74, subject to the 14 standard conditions and condition 15 in the May 10, 1974 staff report with deletion of the last sentence. AYES: Comm. Adams, Cooper, Gatto, Woodward, Chairman O`Keefe NOES: None Motion carried, 5-0 7. Application 6-U-74 of ANNA F. IPPOLITO: USE PERMIT to allow the use of an existing duplex dwelling to be used for a residential care home. Said property is within a R2-4.25 (Residential, duplex, 4,250 sq. ft. per dwelling unit) zone and is located at 22562 Alcalde Road. First Hearing. The Associate Planner identified the property on the aerial photograph. The County Department of Social Services is reviewing the request for licensing and will ensure that adequate interior and exterior space ratio per adult is maintained. 4, MINUTES OF THE MAY 13, 1974 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Mr. Stephen C. Cooper, 304 Willow Road, Menlo Park, said he was representing Mrs. Ippolito, who was out of the State. She did not want a postponement of this matter. She will have some handicapped people. Her son was handicapped in an automobile accident some years ago. They will not necessarily be elderly people. They will have just one employee, who will not live there. There will be adequate parking spaces. These people have very few guests. The Chairman asked for comments frcm the audience. There were none. Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Adams to close the public hearing. Motion carried, 5-0 Moved by Comm. Adams, seconded by Comm. Gatto to approve applica- tion 6-U-74, subject to the standard conditions. AYES: Comm. Adams, Cooper, Gatto, Woodward, Chairman O'Keefe NOES: None Motion carried, 5-0 8. Application 7 -TM -74 of EUREKA FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATI TENTATIVE MAP to combine two properties into a single lot. Said property consists of 13.045 acres and is within a R3-2.2 (Residential, multiple, 2,200 sq. ft. per dwelling unit) zone located at the western terminus of Voss Avenue. First Hearing PC -149 Page 13 The Planning Director located the property on the aerial photograp . There is a public right-of-way going through the property with the intention of Voss Avenue connecting with Stevens Creek Blvd. With the development of De Anza Oaks, this is no longer possible. The requested action is that the applicant be allowed to eliminate the existing right -of --way. Mr. Ed Schroeder, with Eureka Federal Savings & Loan, said they are working on a project and cannot develop over a dedicated street. Mr. D. R. Rathbun, 10305 El Prado Way, Cupertino, said he is one of the owners in that row of duplexes. He feels that the entire hill is unstable. Any development of this property may cause the hill to come down on those homes. 6-U-74 approved w/conditions Comm. Cooper wanted to defer action on the extension of Voss Ave. pc --149 Page 14 7 -TM -74 continued Street abandonment S -TM -74 continued to June 24th MINUTES OF THE MAY 13, 1974 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Woodward to close the public hearing. Motion carried, 5-0 Moved by Comm. Gatt.o, seconded by Comm. Woodward to approve application 7 -TM -74, subject to the 14 standard conditions and conditions 15 and 16 in the staff report of May 10, 1974. AYES: Comm. Adams, Cooper, Gatto, Woodward, Chairman O'Keefe NOES: None Motion carried, 5-0 MINUTE ORDER: By Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Adams to recommend to the City Council that proceedings be initiated for street abandonment. Motion carried, 5-0 9. Application 8 -TM -74 of VISTA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY: TENTATIVE MAP to subdivide 2.58 acres into eighteen lots and one lot to be held in common. Said property is presently zoned P (Planned Development with single-family, residential, cluster intent) zone, and is located westerly and adjacent to Vista Drive beginning 260 feet north of Stevens Creek Blvd. First Hearing. Since this property borders on Vista Drive, as does the property in application 19 -TM -73, it was moved by Comm. Adams, seconded by Comm. Cooper to continue this matter to June 24, 1974, to allow the staff time to study the plan line. AYES: Comm. Adams, Cooper, Gatto, Woodward, Chairman O'Keefe I NOES: None Motion carried, 5-0 10. Application 8-U-74 of SECURITY PACIFIC NATIONAL BANK: USE PERMIT to allow construction of a bank with drive -up facilities within a P (Planned Development with professional office and related commercial intent) zone. Said property contains 3.12 acres and is located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Saratoga -Sunnyvale Road and Pacifica Drive. First Hearing. Comm. Gatto abstained from this public hearing. 0 MINUTES OF THE MAY 13, 1974 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING The Associate Planner stated that at the time the PD was approved the applicant had a pretty firm plan. However, it was decided that the bank would need a separate use permit. They would like to reduce the amount of asphalt in the parking area, and that 9. feet would be utilized along with 5 feet of additional setback on Highway 9, plus a 4 foot planter adjacent to the east -facing elevation. Comm. Cooper was concernedthat the exit to the north might be inadequate and could cause a bottleneck. Comm. Woodward asked why the one-way traffic through the kiosks couldn't be reversed. The Planning Director said this would put the driver on the wrong side of the kiosk. Comm. Woodward could see some safety hazards with the present traffic pattern. The Assistant City Engineer answered the Chairman that this pro- posal is better than more curb cuts on Highway 9. Architect James Foug said one reason the bank is oriented this way on the property is that it was felt to be of great importance to have great amounts of greenery at the corner. He said the bank is agreeable to the suggested changes. Moved by Comm. Adams, seconded by Comm. Woodward to close the public hearing. Motion carried, 5-0 Moved by Comm. Adams, seconded by Comm. Woodward to approve appli- cation 8-U-74, subject to the 14 standard conditions and condition 15, 16 and 17 listed in the May 10, 1974 staff report. Motion was amended by Comm. Woodward, seconded by Comm. Adams that a condition be added prohibiting any planting that would obscure vision a full car length on Highway 9. Amendment passed, 4-0-1 Vote on motion: AYES: Comm. Adams, Cooper, Woodward, Chairman O'Keefe NOES: None ABSTAINED: Comm. Gatto Motion carried, 4•-0-1 ?C -i49 ?age 15 8-U.-74 approved wiconditions PC -149 Page 16 Review of ARCO use permit June 10th MINUTES OF THE NAY 13, 1974 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 11. Application 7-Z-74 continued to June 10, 1974. 12. Application 8-Z-74 -- continued to June 1.0, 1974. 13. Application 9-Z-74 - continued to June 10, 1974. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS 14. Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Chairman O'Keefe to set a public hearing on June 10, 1974 for the purpose of'considering revocation of use permit for Arco Station at Valley Green Drive and Highway 9. Motion carried, 5-0 ENVIRONNNENTAL REVIEW CO`DSITTEE recommendations to be reviewed on May 15, 1974. REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION -- None: REPORT OF PLANNING DIRECTOR -- None. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Cooper to adjourn this meeting at 12:09 A.M. to 7:30 P.M. , May 15, 1974. Motion carried, 5-0 ATTEST: /s/ Wm. E. Ryder City Clerk APPROVED: s/ Daniel P. O'Keefe Chairman