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Home My WebLink AboutPC Minutes - 05-15-1974CITY OF CI;PEIRTIIIO, STATE OF CAL1PORNi.i1 f pC-1 50 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupert.=ino, California 95014 1 Page 1 Telephone: 252-4505 MINUTES OF THE Ai;JOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLAIINING COtt'41SSI HELD ON NAY 15, 1974, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA SALUTE TO THE FLAG Chairman O'Keefe called the meeting to order at 7:45 P.M. with the Saluse 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 Associate Planner Laurin Assistant Planner Cowan ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE -- Recommendations for Negative Declaration 1. Application No. 27 -EA -74 Applicant Mary Daly (Andrea's Delicatessen) The Assistant Planner said this appli_c_at:i.ou is for a use permit for a restaurant in an existing commercial structure. The Coamittc'-e feltthis did not represent a matter of environmental sifgn.iiicancci and recommended a negative declaration. Moved by Comm, Catto, seconded by Comm. Adams to instruct the 27 -EA -74 Planning Director to file a negative declaration on 27 -EA --74. nieg. decl. Motion carried, 5-0 2, Application No. 28 -EA --74 Applicant Firenzi Bldg./Drexel-Heritage Furniture Stor The Assistant Planner said the environmental impacts from this project: were properly evaluated as a part of the general plan amendment and, therefore, can be mitigated as a part of the normal approval process. 'C-150 'age 2 ?B -EA -74 :.eg . decl . 29 -EA -74 leg. den. 30--EA-•74 neg. decl. 'i1 -EA -74 nog. decl. ES OF THE MAY 15, 1974 ADJOURNED PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Moved by Comm. Adams, seconded by Chairman O'Keefe to instruct the Planning Director to file a negative declaration on 28--EA-74. Motion carried, 5-0 • Application No. 29 -EFL -74 Applicant A -AAA Mini Storage, Cupertino The Assistant Planner said this application is for a use permit for a mini storage building. No. significant environmental impacts were demonstrated, and the proposed use complies with the adopted general plan. Moved by Comm. Adams, seconded by Comm. Cooper to instruct the Planning Director to file a negative declaration on 29 -EA -74. Motion carried, 5--0 j4. Application No. 20 -EA -74 Arppli.cant Sato --Berg Pr.rrer :es 'Val.l_ey Green Business Park) The Assistant £'La.nner lid this ,ipU_i.: it:1; is for a use permit for icOnstruction of ind is i'Y al. ✓t,.-Ll .ini s. lt'st.+':s within the area of traffic. 1coustra:int.- as provided ti.lthirthe rc_cetal. plan ammlendtilent. The Committee i_ ;finds no s_ani_fi.cunt e vi.rar:rl:=nti. I:,.pa�t;j; 11loved by Comm. Adams, seconded by Comm. Gatto to instruct the ,Planning Director to file a negative declaration on 30 -EA -74. Motion carried, 5-0 5. Application No. 31 -EA -74 Applicant. Newman Properties (Winchell's Donuts) The Assistant_ Planner said the proposal is for a use permit for take-out food and variance to reduce the parking requirement. The Committee found this did riot represent a significant impact on ;the environment. ioved by Comm. Cooper, seconded by Comm. Gat to to instruct the Tanning Director to file a negative dec.laration.on 31 -EA -74. Motion carried, 5-0 MINUTES OF THE MAY 15, 1974 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 6. Application No. 32--EA-74 Applicant May Investment Company (Finch Avenue) The Assistant Planner said the proposal is for a 27 -unit cluster development on 3.6 acres on Finch Avenue across from Cupertino High School. The project is consistent with the present general plan and with the Planning Commissions thinking at this time. The applications are for zoning and use permit. Moved by Comm. Adams, seconded by Comm. Gatto to instruct the Planning Director to file a negative declaration on 32--EA-74. Motion carried, 5-0 7. Application No. 33 -EA -74 Applicant Douglas H. Wright (10230 Imperial Ave. Monta Vista) The Assistant Planner said the Committee found no environmental impacts associated with this proposal since the exterior of the existing building is not being altered. This is a matter of zoning consistency from County to City zones.' Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Adams to instruct the Planning Director to file a negative declaration on 33 -EA -74. Motion carried, 5-0 8. Application No. 34 -EA -74 Applicant David E. Harper & Associates (Homestead Recreation Center) The Planning Director said the Committee found this project for a recreational center is in keeping with the adopted general plan. Moved by Comm. Woodward, seconded by Comm. Gatto to instruct the Planning Director to file a negative declaration on 34 -EA -74: Motion carried, 5-0 PC -150 Page 3 32 -•EA. -74 neg. decl. 33 -EA --74 neg. decl. 34 -EA -74 neg. decl. pC-150 Page 4 !i..reas Fi & C 0 - 4.4 except icy duplexes .5 coauirer.cial MINUTES OF THE MAY 15, 1974 ADJOURNED PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING PUBLIC HEARING: 9. City of Cupertino: Public. Hearing to consider 1973 Comprehensive General Plan. A. Review of Infilling Document and Refer to Environmental Review Committee. IThe Assistant Planner introduced the Fourth Revision of the Infilling Document and went over the changes made. Chairman O'Keefe stated ;that with these ordinances the City will be better able to work with the developers in order to attain Cupertino's goals. 'Comm. Gatto wanted to add a statement to the effect that the City, in making a determination on a proposal, will consider amenities in relation to density. 'Chairman O'Keefe asked fo.r comments from the audience. 'Stella Kestor, 1085 Stevens Canyon Road, said she was unable to come to the public hearing on her commercial property on Foothill Blvd. hc_oause she was. in the hospital. At that hear`trg it'. was designated duplex zoning. The Assistant Planner raid the total of the 1 .7 acres is presontlyzoned. commercial in eke County ead the City. 1 Ke tnot s ch rL eer y ; s good for dupi axes Ms . [ _.s ac said she does believe _..�.s p.. 14 t _ _ because of the. heavy rra:�fie on Stevens Canon Poad. She believes 2, little "Dairy Belle" would be appropriate here. She believes the 7.6 units per acre desigclation would be incompatible and in conflict ; with that corner. 'After 2omments from the Commissioners, Chairman O'Keefe said the Planning Commission feels the present designation should remain; however, Mrs. Kestor was free to bring this up to the City Council. !The Assistant Planner reviewed the Land Use Element - Valley Floor 1afilling Map. t: Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Woodyard that Areas H and C shall be designated 0 •- 4.4 with the exception of the areas presently {designated for duplexes or commercial. Mr. Roy Roberts stated he did not understand the 0 - 4.4 designation. ;The Planning Director said 7500 sq. ft. lots are consistent with 4.4 units per acre_. Mr. c . Kestcr said she ha She said she paid for a Deep Cliffe development -i.n excess of 1/2 acre. two flag lots with entrance onto McClellan. good portion of the sewers in that area an.d came in and hooked up to them. Her lots are [1 MINUTES OF THE MAY 15, 1974 ADJOURNED PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Comm. Woodward said the Planning Commission's intent here is to keep the property like that of adjacent properties. Mrs. Kestor's property is adjacent to single family homes; the duplexes are across McClellan. AYES: Comm. Adams, Cooper, Gatto, Woodward, Chairman O'Keefe NOES: None Motion carried, 5-0 PC -150 Page 5 Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Adams to forward this ( Infilling Docu. Infilling Document to the Environmental Review Committee for their) to ERC review and input. AYES: Comm. Adams, Cooper, Gatto, Woodward, Chairman O'Keefe NOES: None Motion carried, 5--0 Chairman O'Keefe announced this action represents the culmination of one year's study and effort. Recces was called at 8:52 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 9:07 P. B. Discussion on the Hillsides The Planning Director stated the discussion on the hillsides was begun about a year ago but then had to be postponed because of other, more urgent work. Associate Planner Laurin said the hillsides are divided into three categories: 1) Almost flat, fringe areas adjacent to existing developed areas; 2) 25 sq. miles of very steep hillsides; and 3) The Catholic Church property. A more precise boundary be- tween areas 1 and 2 above could be divided between those areas with 10% or less and more than 10% slope. This can be accomplishe with some map work or by a computer. The Planning Director said there should be a transition area rather than an abrupt change from one type area to another. The Associate Planner reviewed the slope -density formula adopted by the County. He also explained how sine curves could be utilized in planning of the development of the hillsides. Comm. Gatto said the sine curve provides for a much more fluid transition. It was noted that the graphs are in gross acres, not net acres page u I•i1S OF 'Till: MAY 1.5Y 1974 AUJOURrfl ) PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING The Associate Planner stated that there are about - 1,000 dwelling units outside our Urban Service Area, There was a note of concern &bout the large flat area at the top of the Fremont older property, Applying the slope --density formula, this could yield up to 600 units. The Associate Planner said one question that has been discussed is whether or not a bonus should be offered to the developers , if they should cluster the development in the lower areas and keep the hilly areas for hi1':irr anti riding trails as well as aesthetic reasons. An odd itional. inducement- would he in the form of an increase in the over -- al].. density. Graph d.cl.ineati, these situations are attached to the �1pri.l 17, 1970 draft of the Ccncra 1. Plan for the 11111 Arco - Part I. Commis: iuuer Adams said he woulci not like to permit many bonuses, other factors must be considered. Juanita iii I:arcii said it should be taken into conslder3.tion that the County is planning on purchasing more land for the Stevens Creek Park. .;o"i:. ssion'r Cs :to said he was opposed to bonuses. 'There fo1.1_cwe.d discussion on the geologic stability of. the area, of which can to fcuud in the April 17, 1974 draft of the ((details Planning Depart ;eat 1 • S , -_ t (YPiI:._ _i" 1Cr;ula, etc. P.'•d!i1; :t up t n case w ce a home soul d he built: u< <, bi of life .. r t:, i 1. ' . � . 1 t: acreed i' �l.e.r study � further LeOjOc. ;.n t..::area _ I Pwrt TI wval.l be going t:hroug1 the actual naps of the 11i1.1.e � .:id� tlb- comm:i ttee This will be studied at a 1ater data. jCiairerrn 01yccfe thenl'ed the Associate Planner for the e::cc11_ent presenta— Ition. ADJOURN t 1.::. �� 1,yV_L.ti1VI L'oved by Coamj ssioner cht to, seconded by Coi missioner Woodward to continue this discussion on the hillside:; �1c:=: to g 0 n :�0 � .21. Nay 23, 1974. This meeting odiourncd at 11 :09 1'.N. , ATTEST: Mntinn rnrrinrt 5-0 APPROVED: /s/ Daniel P. O'Keefe Chairman s% 4hn.._E Ryder City Clerk 1: