HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes - 05-28-1974CITY OF CUPERTINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
HELD ON MAY 28, 1974, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER
CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
Chairman O'Keefe called the meeting to order at 7:37 P.M. with the
salute to the flag.
ROLL CALL
Comm. present: Cooper, Gatto, Woodward, Chairman O'Keefe
Comm. absent: Adams
Staff present: Director of Planning and Development Sisk
Director of Public Works Viskovich
Assistant City Attorney Kilian
Associate Planner Cowan
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of Regular Meeting of May 13, 1974.
Page 15, paragraph 4, second line: Delete the word "most" and
replace with the word "more".
Moved by Commissioner Gatto, seconded by Commissioner Woodward to
approve the Minutes of May 13, 1974, as amended.
Motion carried, 4-0
Minutes of Regular Adjourned Meeting of May 1, 1974.
Page 4, first paragraph, second line: Delete "etc.".
Moved by Conunissioner Gatto, seconded by Commissioner Cooper to
approve the Minutes of May 1, 1974, as amended.
Motion carried, 4-0
Minutes of Adjourned Meetings of May 15 and 23, 1974 not available
at this time.
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POSTPONEMENTS
City of Cupertino: Public hearing to consider 1973 Comprehensive
General Plan.
Upon recommendation of the Planning Director, it was moved by
Comm. Gatto,. seconded by Comm. Woodward to continue the General Plan
discussions on the hillsides and the goals to June 12, 1974.
AYES: Comm. Cooper, Gatto, Woodward, Chairman O'Keefe
NOES: None
ABSENT: Comm. Adams
Motion carried, 4-0
'WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS -- None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Chairman O'Keefe announced that due to the magnitude of Agenda Item 5
(The Vallco Park Regional Center Use Permit), he wanted to discuss
with the commissioners and the audience whether this item should be
discussed first at this meeting. Further, he wanted to discuss the
possibility that this be the only matter discussed at this meeting.
The staff stated there had been a verbal but not a written request to
have Item 7, AndreaTs Delicatessen taken off calendar.
Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Cooper to take off calendar
Agenda Item 7, application 9-U-74.
AYES: Comm. Cooper, Gatto, Woodward, Chairman O'Keefe
NOES: None
ABSENT: Comm. Adams
Motion carried, 4-0 .
Comm. Gatto said he could appreciate Chairman O'Keefe's suggestion but
in all fairness to those on the Agenda he would like to go through the
Agenda as it is written.
Comm. Cooper would prefer to spend the entire evening discussing the
shopping center although the other items are also very important. She
felt that they could be more properly dealt with at another meeting,
scheduled as soon as possible. It would be better to hear the entire
proposal for the Regional Shopping Center application at one sitting.
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Comm. Woodward stated that normally he would wish to follow
Comm. Gatto's thinking but since the Regional Shopping Center is
uppermost in most minds, this evening, he would prefer to tackle
it.
Mr. John Denman, resident of De Anza Oaks, stated he would like
the Planning Commission to follow the Agenda. The people
.interested in the application 31-U-71 amendment' have been to two
previous meetings on this matter and would like to have it
resolved at this meeting. He further stated that if Vallco Park is
going to take an entire meeting,then let them come back another
time.
The Westfield Company representative stated they would like very
much to get on with the discussion of their applications 20-U-73
and 10 U-74, but that they would acquiesce to stay with the
Shopping Center discussion at this meeting since it is of such
magnitude.
Mr. Paul Harrison, De Anza Oaks resident, stated their problems
at De Anza Oaks are in need of immediate action.
Moved by Comm. Woodward, seconded by Chairman O'Keefe to continue
Items 3 and 4, the Westfield Company, to May 28, 1974.
AYES: Comm. Cooper, Gatto, Woodward, Chairman O'Keefe
NOES: None
ABSENT: Comm. Adams
Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Woodward to continue
the entire Agenda with the exception of Item 5 (Application
6-U-73) to May 29, 1974.
AYES: Comm.. Cooper, Gatto, Woodward, Chairman O'Keefe
NOES: None
ABSENT: Comm. Adams
2. Application 31-U-71 of DE ANZA OAKS: AMENDMENT TO USE PERMIT
to amend the approved Use Permit Development Plan for the
211 -unit single-family, residential., cluster development
within a P ( Planned Development with residential use intent)
zone. Said property is located southerly of and adjacent to
Stevens Creek Boulevard approximately 1600 feet west of
Foothill Boulevard. First Hearing.
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The Associate City Planner said that in February a gentleman wrote
to the City regarding parking problems and the City Council directed
the staff to place this matter on the Planning Commission Agenda
for this and other reasons. The original Use Permit was approved
in 1971. Since.that time there has been a series of changes, both
authorized and unauthorized, resulting in a significant change in
the overall plan. He then went over the entire development plan.
The Site Plan shows 31 units deficient in terms of off-street
parking. The staff's recommendation is to.require the developer
to install garage door openers. The application was approved with
4.4 off-street parking spaces per unit.
The Associate Planner said that in the future, more time is going
to be spent on preliminary plans to minimize the possibility of
incorrect plans being used. He noted that some fences have been
extended into the open space areas and Open spaces near the sound
wall.
It was noted that several of the large oaks have been lost, however,
consultants hired by the developer have stated that this is not
necessarily due to construction in that area.
Mr. Bob Hardesty, Deane Company representative, described some of
the difficulties and how they originated. He believed that the
tight backup space behind lot number 35 was designed by the architect.
He further stated. the space between lots 35 and 29 is the same A
distance as the roads running through the development.
It was Mr. Hardesty's understanding that the Use Permit Development
Plan was schematic -and the requirement was that there were not to
be significant changes made. It was his contention that most of the
changes on the map have been cleared through the City. He said they
offered garage door openers, at cost, to the people who wished to
have them. The property owner of lot 35 chose not to purchase one
from him. To his knowledge, they did not come to the City for approval
of moving some of the fences and extended some of the patios into the
open space. He confirmed there is no landscaping on the hill between
the sound barrier and that row of units. He said the tree surgeon
has stated he did not believe tree damage was due to construction.
Mrs. Sandra Harrison, lot 60, De Anza Oaks, said she had statements
to make in regard to the issues of the parking, oak trees, and the
backyards along Stevens Creek Boulevard. She said they were told if
they purchased a home on Longdown that they would get larger backyards,
extending up to Stevens Creek Boulevard. That row of open space is
full of weeds and she believes the homeowners would vote to allow
those people with homes in this area to have that open space, with the
provision that they would care for it. She said there is no landscaping
around the entire perimeter of this development.
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Mrs. Harrison said two of the three oak trees that have died
dicT so immediately after a 12' trench was dug next to the
trees. She submitted colored slides of the general trend of
neglect shown. The tree roots were exposed for a year before
the developers were forced by the City to have the trees
inspected and treated. After looking into the matter, she
recommended that nothing should go inside the drip line of
•the trees. She objected to the addition of a parking space
in the grove of oaks across from lot 35. She said Mr. Griese
has been cited for illegal construction in his garage, which
adds to his. parking problem. The general feeling in this
subdivision is that the off—street parking spaces should be
labeled "Visitors and occupants of the development should use
their garages and driveways". She had no idea that her
house was not placed correctly on the lot. She has spent
considerable money on her 12' patio and landscaping.
The Assistant City Attorney answered the Chairman that the
encroachment could be resolved in several different ways.
A grant of easement by the Homeowners Assoc. is one solution.
The problem here is that the Director of Public Works feels
the fence lines should conform with lot lines to minimize
future problems in the case of resale.. Another-.solution.would
be a grant of fee title. Another possibility would be that
after five years all these people could file suit to gain this
property.
The Director of Public Works stated that if the instrument
is to be an easement, he would prefer to have it all done at
once.
The Assistant City Attorney answered Chairman O'Keefe that an
easement would be the most efficacious way to handle this
matter, although it would require separate documents. A
transfer of fee title would be quite difficult. If there is
substantial violation some action could be taken to. effect
the sale of property.
Comm. Cooper felt the problem with the parking spaces would
have to be solved in another manner.
Chairman O'Keefe stated that the Planning Commission realizes
the homeowners have a very real problem here and that the
matter requires more study.
Comm. Gatto asked if there is a legal remedy in regard to the
loss of trees. The Planning Director said that anybody who
does something to the trees to cause their death must come
to the City with an acceptable plan for replacement.
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Mr. Denman showed slides describing the weeds and pointing out the
fire hazard. A letter from the Homeowners Association is on file at
the City recommending an extension of his patio. He said his is the
worst case in this development. He further stated the Board of Directors
of the Homeowners Association would grant an easement.
Mr. Bill Griese, 10130 Firwood Drive, wanted to comment on three areas
of discussion: open space, trees, and parking. He feels that most of
the homeowners would agree there would be no problem of extending the
property line to the sound barrier. This would decrease the financial
responsibility of the Homeowners Association. Between lots 78 and 83
there is a large, common area that will have a few trees. There is no
provision for watering of that area. He would like to see a provision
for watering made a requirement of the developer. In regard to the
trees, most of the people are there because of the trees. He under-
stands the homeowners will be liable for these trees in whatever condi-
tion they are once the developer has completed the project. Problems
could show up years later.
In regard to the parking situation, Mr. Griese said his unit, number 35,
is the end of Phase II. He stated he was never able to find out what was
going to go in next to him. He feels there will be a serious parking
problem throughout the entire subdivision. He has one garage and one
carport, and he owns two cars and a motorcycle. He stated that the lady
living with him cannot maneuver her car in such a restricted area. He
keeps his motorcycle in the garage, as he has previously had two motor-
cycles stolen. He needs one additional parking space. He stated the
garage door openers would make it more convenient for the people to use
their garages and he felt this was the responsibility of the developer.
Mrs. Joanne Ross, lot 58, said she lives directly across the street from
the two oaks that have died. She submitted pictures taken in 1973.
She did not want to state that the trees were deliberately destroyed,
but she questioned whether they have been adequately protected. She
would like very much to have those trees that remain, preserved.
Mrs. Linda Denman, 22801 Longdown Road, wanted to discuss lots 5 through 18
which don't have any back yards. She said they moved to De.Anza Oaks
from an apartment and would like very much to have -a back yard in which
to garden and to have a patio for barbecueing. She said nobody has
assumed the responsibility of that open space and she and her husband
would be more than happy to care for the portion immediately behind
their unit.
Mr. Tom Cherry, lot 5, offered to come back another night to discuss
his request, in light of the heavy agenda for this meeting.
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Comm. Cooper was answered by the Assistant City Attorney that
the Planning Commission has the ability to revoke the Use
Permit if this is not overridden by the City Council. The
problem, of course, is that many of the units are built and
occupied.
The Planning Director went through the conditions recommended
by the staff. These five conditions can be found in the.
April 18, 1974 memo from him. The subject: Proposed
Amendments to the De Anza Oaks Development Plan.
Comm. Cooper would like to see an easement given to the
people so they may have backyards. She would also like to
see that area landscaped by the developer and maintained by
the homeowners. The common ground between lots 78 and 83
should be landscaped and sprinklered. Garage doors should be
given to the person without one and a rebate to those who had
purchased them at cost. The dead trees should be replaced
with the largest specimen trees available.
The Assistant City Attorney answered Chairman O'Keefe that
if the Use Permit were revoked an injunction could be filed
against further use of that property and criminal action
filed. However, this is not practical once a developer has
developed and moved on.
Chairman O'Keefe stated he feels that the homeowners should
receive the property they thought they were getting.
Comm. Gatto said that if the approved development plan_calls
for landscaping this should be the developers responsibility.
Mr. Denman.said the landscape plan calls for natural land-
scaping;
that is a pretty broad statement. The majority of
homeowners along that area would be willing to landscape at
their own expense.
Mr. Hardesty said it is their intention to put in the fences
and the landscaping in those areas. He added the parking is
per the approved plan.
One of the residents on Longdown Road was concerned about the
fences being extended to the sound wall and the residents
in the middle of the block not being able to haul dirt, etc.
into their backyards without going through the front door of
their home. This will be worked out through the Homeowners
Association. Comm. Woodward also advised the Homeowners
Assoc. should have a covenant with those homeowners that they
will maintain the easement.
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Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Chairman O'Keefe to close the
public hearing.
Motion carried, 4-0
Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Chairman O'Keefe to approve
the amendment to application 31-U-71, subject to the conditions
listed in the Planning Directors memo of April 18, 1974 with
the following changes to those conditions. Condition 1 shall
reflect the exhibit with the deletion of all blue spaces.
Condition 2 is all right. Condition.3 is all right except that
it will be modified to reflect the deletion of the blue spaces.
Condition 4 will have the addition that all lots where the
property lines are extended shall have some means of access
along the sound wall to allow maintenance of the individual
.properties. It will be left up to the option of the Homeowners
Assoc. to work up an easement or covenant to solve the mainten-
ance of the property. The developer shall assume financial
responsibility of the landscaping. Condition 5 is all right.
The addition of a new condition number 6 - that all dead trees
shall be replaced with minimum 24" box specimen trees and that
irrigated landscaped areas shall be put in per the City's
requirements.
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Comm. Cooper believes that the No Parking and Visitor Parking
signs should be more clearly designated.
As to conditions 4 and. 5, the Assistant City Attorney would
like the City to have the authority to require a final map. He
also asked if there is a time limit in which to resolve these
encroachments. Comm. Gatto and Chairman O'Keefe asked that the
provision that these encroachments shall be completed within
18 months of the completion of the development be added as one of
the conditions.
AYES: Comm. Cooper, Gatto, Woodward, Chairman O'Keefe
NOES: None
ABSENT: Comm. Adams
Motion carried, 4-0
Chairman O'Keefe called a recess at 9:50 P.M.. The meeting reconvened
at 10:08 P.M..
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5. Application 6-U--73 of VALLCO PARK, LTD.: USE PERMIT to allow
construction of a regional shopping center containing a total
of approximately 765,000 square feet of commercial floor area
in addition to the existing Sears facility within a P (Planned
Development with a regional shopping center commercial use
intent) zone. Said property is located southerly of and
adjacent to Freeway Route 280 at its intersection with Wolfe
Road, extending southerly on the westerly side of Wolfe Road
from said Freeway to Stevens Creek .Boulevard and extending
southerly from said Freeway on the easterly side of. Wolfe
Road to Vallco Parkway.. First Hearing.
The Planning Director reviewed the procedures of the Use
Permit and then asked that the Assistant City Attorney
discuss the rules of the Environmental Impact Report. The
enactment of the toning has been held in abeyance by the
City Council. At the June 3rd meeting the City Council will
review the EIR and make some decision on the rezoning.
The letter from Dennis Riches was read into the record.
The Assistant City Attorney said this Use Permit i.s under
the PD Ordinance. There is an EIR. This is not a public
hearing on the EIR, but rather a public hearing on the Use
Permit. The final decision is made by the City Council. As
a recommending body, the Planning Commission has the authority
to question all information brought forward and has the right
to ask for additional information.
Mr. Walter Ward, General Manager of Vallco Park, stated he had
with him two representative$ ofthe architect and developers
who prepared the Environmental Impact Report. He stated he
has attended all but 3 of the 106 public hearings on this
project. He then synopsized the history of development of
Vallco Park since its inception in 1963. As an industrial
park with mixed, related uses there are 260 non-commercial
acres in Vallco Park. In August of 1968 there was a zoning
change to allow for the Sears store and in January 1969 Sears
was granted a Use Permit. At that time, there was the general
concept for •the shopping center. In April of 1973 the Goals
Committee recommended that Cupertino should have a regional
shopping center of high quality and in June 1973 Vallco Park
was selected as the location for it. On April 15, 1974 the
City Council had its first reading of the ordinance for this
zoning. On May 10, 1974 Superior Court Judge Chargin upheld
this zoning.
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Mr. Ward went on to describe the development of Vallco Park, including
the dedication of major thoroughfares and the creation of a Local
Improvement District for the improvement of these major thoroughfares.
As to the Hilton Hotel, he said the lenders are waiting to see if the
City has an adopted general plan.
Mr. Ward said Vallco has spent $6,500,000 on off -site work, has pro-
vided 10,000 jobs, and has developed 52 acres of landscaping. There
has also been a substantial amount of taxes and assessments. Mr. Ward
went on to say that we are going to have to put the jobs in Cupertino
rather than have the traffic merely pass through Cupertino.. The
people have to shop somewhere, and they would have to use the same
streets to go to other regional shopping centers. It is better to drive
a shorter distance to do this shopping. Senate Bill 90 was said to be
the answer to tax problems for the homeowners, but there are deficiencies
not provided for in that Bill.
Mr. Ward explained that it is important for the City and for the
neighboring residents to have the shopping center on both the east
and west sides of Wolfe Road. Vallco has reduced the size of the center
and lowered the profile: There are many gardens planned in the mall.
The firm doing the EIR decided the automobile crossing over Wolfe
Road would create an impact so it has now been decided to take the
east -west traffic through a tunnel under Wolfe Road.
Mr. Ward said it was -their opinion that the recent election showed
the citizens of Cupertino want controlled growth. He is aware of a
petition signed by some 740 persons registering objection to the
regional shopping center at Vallco Park. They feel the size of the
center will add social problems. It is his contention that 33 people
rather than 740 people have looked at the plans, models, pictures, etc.,
and that their interpretation of the project has caused the balance
of these people to sign the petition. Many of these people have
received wrong information. This commercial development will be a
service to the people in the area. He then asked the Chairman for
permission to speak at the end of the public testimony.
Mr. Ralph Butterfield, of Wurster, Bernardi and Emmons Architects and
Planners, said he has attended most of the public hearings on this
project. He reviewed the original and the scaled down proposals.
Now, all structures will be 1 -story. There are 8 acres of covered
parking. The overall configuration is smaller and has been broken up.
There will be skylights and full-grown trees in the malls with many
plants and greenery. There will be a transparent element crossing the
road for pedestrian traffic only, with small boutiques and shops.
The development will have a rustic appearance, using wood, brick,
copper and many organic materials. There will be a 25' buffer strip
and an 8' wall runs unbroken at the property line adjacent to the
residential. Existing redwood trees will be preserved. The present. 4
grade will be maintained along the property line and the 8' wall will
be measured from the residential properties.
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Mr. Butterfield said that when the first increment is built there
will be a 36' landscaped strip along Wolfe Road. This will includ
a double row of trees. The tunnel is a more costly solution to
the automobile traffic, but will be visually more attractive.
Comm. Cooper asked the distance on the west side between the
property line of the residences and the masonry wall. Mr. Ward
said the Bullocks store will be some 84' from the property line.
There will be a 25' bermed landscaped buffer zone.
Chairman O'Keefe asked for comments from the audience.
Alma Dippel, 10402 Somerset Court, Cupertino, stated that the
Planning Commission is about to make a decision that will affect
thousands of people for many years to come. A petition has been
signed by over 800 people now who do not want a shopping center
in Vallco Park. She charged the EIR has mistakes and deletions.
The decision here will have a substantial effect on the finances
and the environment of this area. She objected to the size of
the shopping center and asked that a further reduction in size
be recommended by the Planning Commission to the City Council.
Mr. Al Middlebrook, 1.9651 Drake Drive, Cupertino, said he
supported Mrs. Dippel's statements. His concern is for the noise
pollution that will be generated by the center. He lives at the
northeast corner of the side where the redwood trees are. The
EIR did not go into a detailed survey in that area close to his.
residence. The current noise levels caused by Freeway 280 are
excessive. His property lies closest to the overpass. He has
constructed an 8' solid wall between his property and the freeway
and he finds no appreciable difference in noise level. He feels
the height of these commercial buildings should be the height of
the adjacent residences.
Since the Planning Commission did not attend the presentation of
the EIR, Comm. Cooper asked the consulting firm to speak to the
traffic, air and noise impacts.
Mr. Harry Serdin, of Daniel, Mann, Johnson and Mendenhall, the
consulting firm that prepared the EIR, went into a detailed
description of the anticipated pollution levels caused by the
regional shopping center. There would be a 20% increase and therE
would be serious impacts along Wolfe Road and Stevens Creek Blvd.
As to the noise impact, he projects no serious impact along Wolfe
Road, Freeway 280 or Stevens Creek Blvd. unless the trucks, are
next to the 8' solid wall. It was his contention. that Mr.
Middlebrook saw no appreciable change in noise level after con-
struction of his solid wall because it was only the width of his
property. There will be a noticeable change when the entire wall
is constructed. The freeway in that area is at grade level, and
in some areas is higher than the homes.
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Comm. Gatto.stated the Federal Government has done studies on this and
has found large areas of landscaping will reduce pollution. Mr. Serdin
said this can have a -localized effect. However, hydrocarbons are a
regional problem, not a local problem. The only way you can control
this problem is to encourage transit. Keeping the traffic moving is
another mitigating factor. Slow -moving traffic and cars waiting at
a standstill create more hydrocarbons than moving traffic.
Mr. Paul Heidrik, President of Bullocks Department Store, said they
will have one or two gas -driven trucks per day. The noise level with
that kind of equipment is minimal.
Comm. Woodward commented on the letter received this day from the
Department of Transportation. He asked how the applicant intends to
mitigate the problem of over -burdened intersections which will
break down movement at other intersections. Mr. Hans Korve, of
DeLeuw, Cather and Company, said their report described a solution
that will keep the traffic atC level. They do not state that adjacent
intersections will break down. The basic conclusion of their report
is that with recommended measures taken, it will take care of the
traffic generated by the shopping center. They recommended multi-
phase traffic signals.
Comm. Woodward asked about pollution due to the idling traffic.
Mr. Korve stated •that the left turn going north from Valico Parkway
could be omitted. The person desiring to go that way could make
their left turn at Stevens Creek Blvd. He said the level of traffic
you see today is what you will see when the shopping center is
completed.
Comm. Woodward was concerned about the left turns onto Stevens Creek
Blvd. from the service station at Sears. The Associate Planner said
they have suggested the main exit be at the west end of Sears. -
Secondly, by eliminating the bump, you take away a hazard and the
person who wants to can remain in that left turn lane on Stevens Creek
Blvd. The Associate Planner said there will be a comprehensive signing
program informing people where they can go.
The May 24, 1973 Traffic Report is based on the larger shopping
center, which has been scaled down. The August 1973 addendum indicates
a 30 to 40% reduction in traffic.
Comm. Woodward requested an analysis of the letter from the State
Department of Transportation.
Chairman O`Keefe said he had some questions •on air quality and on noise.
He referred to page 127 where it speaks about carbon monoxide levels.
He asked if there is not a significant difference between the "build
and no build". Mr. Serdin said there is a 22% increase, but it does
not surpass the standards that we are looking at.
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Mr. Serdin answered Chairman O'Keefe that the definition of
"acceptable level of noise" is 60 dba. The solid wall will give
a 10 dba reduction, and this is 10 dba below what most people
consider adequate.
Comm. Cooper said that upon reading through the EIR she has about
25 questions she would like answered. After much discussion, she
agreed to give the consultants the questions and they could answer
them at another meeting.
Mr. Walter Ward said the traffic counts were all based upon
leaseable square footage. The ice rink is a recreational use anc
is not computed in the commercial zone. Mr. Korve said the impact
of the ice rink was not covered in the May 24th staff report.
Comm. Cooper asked for statistics on traffic projections of the
core area.
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Comm. Cooper felt the EIR was very comprehensive, covering a wide
range of subjects. However, she feels that ethically, an EIR
should be impartial, and she feels this report is extremely partial,
making it difficult for her to have confidence in it. For instanc ,
on page 20, she would like to know the total sewage to be pro-
duced by the entire Vallco Park. Also, more information is needed
on the electrical power supply; i.e., how much energy will be
used and what P.G. & E. must do in order to supply the energy
needed. On page 127, she asked if the 22% increase included
pollution presently here. She was answered this figure was just
for the shopping center. She felt there was need for an explana-
tion of Table 48 on page 138.
There was a discussion about the solid wall. It was learned it
will be of hard material, such as brick or stone, which will reduc
the noise more than wood could.
Mr. Butterfield answered Comm. Woodward that the Bullock's load
dock is at a 90° angle from the property line.
Chairman O'Keefe felt the proposal for a TBA really had no place
in the Vallco Park Regional Shopping Center.
Comm. Cooper asked if statistics were available of Stanford or
Valley Fair shopping centers as to sales per square foot. She
wanted to know what the percentage of total revenue would be due
to specialty shops and restaurants, as well as department stores.
Mr. Ward said he would have this information for the next meeting.
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Comm. Cooper wanted to know, when talking about a reduction in area if
it means reducing the total area by reducing each component or.by
removing a major component, and if the effect would be the same in
either case. The Director of Public Works stated that the smaller
the shopping center, the less percentage of reduction there will be in
traffic. Any further reduction in size of a shopping center would
probably mean a reduction in the size of the property.
Mr. Robert Leste, Vice —President and Director of Leasing; Phillip Lyon
and Gordon, Los Angeles, said he does not believe that this is relevant
to the function of the shopping center. The breaking point at'which a
regional shopping center ceases to function is very close to the pro—
posal presented. You must have enough variety of merchandise in order
to attract a broad segment of the population. This is called synergism,
the sign of a balanced shopping center. It means the total effect is
greater than the sum of two or more effects taken independently. He
said you cannot balance this type of shopping center by reducing it
in size much more than has already been reduced. There does not
appear to be a significant difference in terms of traffic in the
smaller versus the larger center.
Comm. Woodward asked in regard to Figures 27 and 29, whether the
Miller Avenue traffic was addressed. He said there has to be some
solution to Miller Avenue, even though it is not in Cupertino 'S
jurisdiction. The Director of Public ;Works stated that the improved
four lanes of Miller Avenue will handle the 1995 traffic without any
problem. Comm. Woodward said that if the traffic becomes congested
at intersections, cars will detour through residential streets. Tha
Director of Public Works said this possibility is being studied.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Comm. Woodward, seconded by Comm. Cooper to adjourn this
meeting at 1:00 A.M. to 7:30 P.M., May 29, 1974.
Motion carried, 4-0
APPROVED:
/s/ Daniel P. O'Keefe
Ciairman
ATTEST:
/s/ Wm. E. Ryder
City Clerk