HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC 05-12-2026 MinutesMINUTES
CUPERTINO PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
At 6:45 p.m. Chair Tracy Kosolcharoen called the regular Planning Commission meeting to order
and led the Pledge of Allegiance in the Cupertino Community Hall Council Chamber, 10350
Torre Avenue and via teleconference; and Teleconference Location Pursuant to Gov. Code
54953(b)(2): The Woodlands Resort (Lobby) 2301 N Millbend Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77380.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Tracy Kosolcharoen, Vice Chair Steven Scharf and Commissioners David Fung, Seema
Lindskog and Santosh Rao (arrived at 6:47 p.m. and participated remotely). Absent: None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.Subject: Approval of the April 28, 2026 Planning Commission Minutes.
Recommended Action: Approve the April 28, 2026 Planning Commission Minutes.
MOTION: Fung moved and Scharf seconded to approve the April 28, 2026, Planning
Commission Minutes. The motion carried with the following vote: Ayes: Kosolcharoen,
Scharf, Fung. Noes: None. Abstain: Lindskog. Absent: Rao.
POSTPONEMENTS – None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS –
Cathy Helgerson discussed how the City could update its housing project list and local businesses
leaving the city.
Commissioner Rao joined the meeting at 6:47 p.m.
Jennifer Griffin discussed California housing bill AB 1751.
OLD BUSINESS – None
NEW BUSINESS –
Planning Commission Minutes May 12, 2026
2.Subject: Consider a residential project with 27 three-story townhomes, including 5
affordable units, with associated site improvements and condominium map, to replace
a commercial office building on a 1.55-acre site. The project utilizes Senate Bill 330 and
provisions of State Density Bonus law. (Application No(s): ASA-2025-016, TM-2025-008,
& TR-2025-033; Applicant: SummerHill Homes, LLC; Location: 10268 Bandley Drive;
APNs: 326-33-097.)
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt draft
resolutions recommending that the City Council:
1. Find the project statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA); and
2. Approve the following permits:
a. Architectural & Site Approval Permit (ASA-2025-016);
b. Tentative Final Map (TM-2025-008); and
c.Tree Removal Permit (TR-2025-033)
Written communications for the item included a staff and applicant presentation.
Commissioners made ex-parte disclosures.
Planning Manager Piu Ghosh introduced Senior Planner Gian Martire, who gave a
presentation.
Commissioners asked questions which staff responded to.
The applicant, Director of Development Jared Botman of SummerHill Homes, presented and
introduced Vice President of Development Steve Bull, Senior Vice President of Development
Kevin Ibrahimi, and members of the project design team.
Chair Kosolcharoen opened the public comment period and the following people spoke:
•Cathy Helgerson
•Jennifer Griffin
•Estevan Lopez
Chair Kosolcharoen closed the public comment period.
At 8:24 p.m., Chair Kosolcharoen recessed the meeting. The meeting reconvened at 8:31 p.m.
with all Commissioners present.
MOTION: Rao moved and Scharf seconded to continue the public hearing until the
Planning Commission Minutes May 12, 2026
report of the phase two investigation is made available. Commissioner Scharf withdrew
his second and this motion was not voted on.
MOTION: Lindskog moved and Fung seconded to approve the staff recommendation
as amended, that the Planning Commission adopt the draft resolutions recommending
that the City Council:
1. Find the project statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA); and
2. Approve the following permits:
a. Architectural & Site Approval Permit (ASA-2025-016);
b. Tentative Final Map (TM-2025-008); and
c. Tree Removal Permit (TR-2025-033)
3. With an amendment requesting the applicant provide disclosure to residents moving
in regarding the sites (properties) around them are mixed-use residential, industrial,
commercial. The amended motion carried with the following vote: Ayes: Kosolcharoen,
Scharf, Fung, Lindskog. Noes: Rao. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS
Planning Manager Piu Ghosh reported that the Planning Division anticipates that there will be a SB
330 preliminary application at Foothill and Stevens Creek Boulevard. They anticipate that they will be
receiving a formal application soon though the date remains uncertain.
FUTURE AGENDA SETTING – None
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:29 p.m. Chair Kosolcharoen adjourned the regular Planning Commission Meeting.
Minutes prepared by:
Lindsay Nelson, Administrative Assistant