TR-2012-41b OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
CITY HALL
10300 TORRE AVENUE• CUPERTINO, CA 95014-3255
C U P E RT 1 N O TELEPHONE: (408)777-3223• FAX: (408)777-3366
To: Planning Department
From: Kirsten Squarcia
Subject: Subject: Saich Way Station site plan modifications to a previously approved
Development Permit, Architectural and Site Permit and a Tree Removal
Permit
Date: July 22, 2013
On July 16 the City Council made the following action:
A. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 13-048 APPROVING MODIFICATIONS TO
DP-2012-05; B. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 13-049 APPROVING
MODIFICATIONS TO ASA-2012-13; C. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 13-050
APPROVING MODIFICATIONS TO TR-2012-41; WITH THE CONDITION: THE
OVERALL SITE PLAN SHALL BE MODIFIED TO ELIMINATE ONE PARKING
STALL ALONG THE TWO-WAY DRIVEWAY FROM STEVENS CREEK
BOULEVARD TO INCREASE THE DRIVEWAY THROAT SETBACK TO AT
LEAST 50 FEET FROM STREET CURB TO THE EDGE OF THE
SOUTHERNMOST PARKING STALL IN THE ROW. THE PROJECT IS
PERMITTED TO HAVE A REQUIRED PARKING SUPPLY DEFICIENT OF ONE
PARKING STALL, FOR A TOTAL ONSITE SUPPLY OF 79 PARKING SPACES.
THE FINAL DETAILS SHALL BE PROVIDED TO THE CITY FOR REVIEW AND
APPROVAL PRIOR TO BUILDING PERMIT ISSUANCE.
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
CITY HALL
10300 TORRE AVENUE•CUPERTINO, CA 95014-3255
C U P E RT I N O TELEPHONE: (408)777-3223• FAX: (408)777-3366
�July 18, 2013
Subject: Saich Way Station site plan modifications to a previously approved
Development Permit, Architectural and Site Permit and a Tree Removal Permit
Descri�tion: Application No(s): DP-2012-05, ASA-2012-13, TR-2012-41 (EA-2012-09);
Applicant(s): Borelli Investments; Location: 20803 Stevens Creek Blvd, 10033-10095
Saich Way; Site Modifications to a previously approved Development Permit to allow
the demolition of 11,610 square feet of existing commercial space and the construction
of 15,650 square feet of new commercial space consisting of two new commercial
building pads, 7,000 square feet and 8,650 square feet respectively; Site Modifications to
a previously approved Architectural and Site Permit to allow the demolition of 11,610
square feet of existing commercial space and the construction of 15,650 square feet of
new commercial space consisting of two new commercial building pads and associated
site improvements; Site Modifications to a previously approved Tree Removal Permit to
allow the removal and replacement of 13 trees in conjunction with a proposed
development project
At its July 16 meeting, the Cupertino City Council made the following action:
Approved site plan modifications to the previously approved EA-2012-09: A. Adopted
Resolution No. 13-048 approving modifications to DP-2012-05; B. Adopted Resolution
No. 13-049 approving modifications to ASA-2012-13; C. Adopted Resolution No. 13-050
approving modifications to TR-2012-41; with the condition: the overall site plan shall be
modified to eliminate one parking stall along the two-way driveway from Stevens
Creek Boulevard to increase the driveway throat setback to at least 50 feet from street
curb to the edge of the southernmost parking stall in the row. The project is permitted
to have a required parking supply deficient of one parking stall, for a total onsite supply
of 79 parking spaces. The final details shall be provided to the City for review and
approval prior to building permit issuance.
Also attached are the resolutions that Council approved at the meeting.
DP-2012-05, ASA-2012-13,TR-2012-41 (EA-2012-09)
July 16, 2013
Page 2
Any interested person, including the applicant, prior to seeking judicial review of the
city council's decision in this matter, must first file a petition for reconsideration with
the city clerk within ten days after the council's decision. Any petition so filed must
comply with municipal ordinance code §2.08.096.
Sincerely,
����
Kirsten Squarcia
Deputy City Clerk
Encl.: 13-048, 13-049, 13-050
cc: City Attorney
Community Development
Borelli Investment Company Dennis Whittaker
Attn: Tom Purtell 20622 Cheryl Drive
2051 Junction Avenue #100 Cupertino, CA 95014
San Jose, CA 95131
Darrel Lum
FCGA Architects 20395 Pacifica Drive
Attn: Galen Grant Cupertino, CA 95014
3013 Hartz Ave. #213
Danville, CA 9452 Concerned Citizens of Cupertino
7746 Orogrande Place
Cupertino, CA 95014
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RESOLUTION N0. 13-050
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO APPROVING SITE
MODIFICATIONS TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED TREE REMOVAL PERMIT TO
ALLOW THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF 13 TREES IN CONjUNCTION WITH A
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT LOCATED AT 20803 STEVENS CREEK BLVD
AND 10033-10095 SAICH WAY
SECTION I: PROTECT DESCRIPTION
Application No.: TR-2012-41
Applicant: Tom Purtell (Borelli Investment Co.)
Property Owner: Diana Taylor
Location: 20803 Stevens Creek Boulevard and 10033-10095 Saich Way (APNs 326-32-
041 and 326-32-042, respectively)
SECTION II: FINDINGS FOR A TREE REMOVAL PERMIT:
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Cupertino received an application for site
modifications to a previously approved Tree Removal Permit as described in Section I. of this
Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration (EA-2012-09); and
WHEREAS, the necessary public notices have been given as required by the Procedural
Ordinance of the City of Cupertino, and the City Council has held at least one public hearing in
regard to the application; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has met the burderi of proof required to support said ap�lication; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds as follows with regard to this application:
WHEREAS, the City Council finds as follows with regard to this application:
a) That the trees are irreversibly diseased, are in danger of falling, can cause potential damage
to existing or proposed essential structures, or interferes with private on-site utility services
and cannot be controlled or remedied through reasonable relocation or modification of the
structure or utility services;
The City's consulting arl�orist has determined that tlie trees �roposed fo�� removal are all in conflict
witli tlze pr�oposed new buildings and site improvements, and, given tl2eir condition, are not suital�le
for preservation or relocation.
b) That the location of the trees restricts the economic enjoyment of the property by severely
limiting the use of property in a manner not typically experienced by owners of similarly
Resolut�on No. 13-050
Page 2
zoned and situated property, and the applicant has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the
approval authority that there are no reasonable alternatives to preserve the tree(s).
Tlze City's consulting arborist has determined tliat the trees �roposed for removal are all in conflict
witli tlie proposed new buildings and site improvements, and, given their condition, are not suitable
for preservation or ��elocation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That after careful consideration of the maps, facts, exhibits, testimony and other evidence
submitted in this matter, subject to the conditions which are enumerated in this Resolution
beginning on PAGE 2 thereof,:
The site modifications to Tree Removal Permit, Application no. TR-2012-41 are hereby approved,
and that the subconclusions upon which the findings and conditions specified in this resolution
are based and contained in the Public Hearing record concerning Application no. TR-2012-41 as
set forth in the Minutes of the City Council Meeting of July 16, 2013, and are incorporated by
reference as though fully set forth herein.
SECTION III: CONDITIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPT.
1. CITY COUNCIL-REQUIRED MODIFICATION
Per the City Council's approval on July 16, 2013, the overall site plan shall be modified to
eliminate one parking stall along the two-way driveway from Stevens Creek Boulevard to
increase the driveway throat setback to at least 50 feet from street curb to the edge of the
southernmost parking stall in the row. The project is permitted to have a required parking
supply deficient of one parking stall, for a total onsite supply of 79 parking spaces. The final
details shall be provided to the City for review and approval prior to building permit
issuance.
2. SUPERCEDANCE OF CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 13-017
City Council Resolution no. 13-017 is hereby superceded with the conditions contained in
this resolution.
3. APPROVED EXHIBITS
Approval is based on the plan set consisting of 6 sheets labeled A1g (received July 18, 2013),
A2 (received July 18, 2013), Building 1 Exterior Elevations (received July 18, 2013), A3
(received July 18, 2013), Building 2 Exterior Elevations (received July 18, 2013), and C-1
(received July 19, 2013), entitled, "Saich Way, 20803 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino,
California, Borelli Investment Co.,"drawn by FCGA Architecture and HMH; the consulting
arborist peer review report entitled, "A Review of the Existing Trees at the Saich Way
Resolution No. 13-050
� • Page 3
Station Project, Stevens Creek and Saich Way, Cupertino, California," prepared by Michael
Bench, Registered Consulting Arborist # WE-1897 dated November 2012; and the arborist
report entitled, "Borelli Investment Company, 20803 Stevens Creek Boulevard/10033-10095
Saich Way, Pre-Construction Tree Protection Plan," prepared by Samuel Oakley, Certified
Arborist # WE-9474A dated June 18, 2012; except as may be amended by conditions in this
resolution.
4. CONCURRENT APPROVAL CONDITIONS
The conditions of approval contained in file nos. DP-2012-05 and ASA-2012-13 sha11 be
applicable to this approval.
5. TREE REPLACEMENTS AND FINAL PLANTING PLAN
The applicant shall plant replacement trees in accordance with the replacement
requirements of the Protected Tree Ordinance. Street trees along Stevens Creek Boulevard
and Saich Way shall be consistent with the Heart of the City Specific Plan. The trees shall be
planted prior to final occupancy of site permits.
The final planting plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Director of Community
Development with consultation by the City Arborist prior to issuance of building permits.
The Director of Community Development shall have the discretion to require additional tree
replacements as deemed necessary. The City Arborist shall confirm that the replacement
trees were planted properly and according to plan prior to final occupancy.
6. TREE REPLACEMENT BOND
The applicant shall provide a tree replacement bond in an amount determined by the City
Arborist prior to removals and issuance of demolition and grading permits. The bond shall
be returned after the required tree replacements have been planted and verified by the City
Arborist.
7. SCHEDULING OF TREE REMOVALS TO AVOID IMPACTS TO NESTING BIRDS
The project shall implement the following measures to avoid impacts to nesting birds:
a) Removal of trees on the project site could be scheduled between September and
December (inclusive) to avoid the nesting season for birds and no additional surveys
would be required.
b) If removal of the trees on-site is planned to take place between January and August
(inclusive), a pre-construction survey for nesting birds shall be conducted by a qualified
ornithologist to identify active nesting raptor or other bird nests that may be disturbed
during project implementation. Between January and April (inclusive) pre-construction
surveys shall be conducted no more than 14 days prior to the initiation of construction
Resolution No. 13-050
Page 4
activities or tree relocation or removal. Between May and August (inclusive), pre-
construction surveys shall be conducted no more than thirty (30) days prior to the
initiation of these activities. The surveying ornithologist shall inspect all trees in and
immediately adjacent to the construction area for nests. If an active raptor nest is found
in or close enough to the construction area to be disturbed by these activities, the
ornithologist shall, in consultation with the State of California, Department of Fish &
Game (CDFG), designate a construction-free buffer zone (typically 250 feet) around the
nest until the end of the nesting activity. Buffers for other birds shall be determined by
the ornithologist.
c) A report summarizing the results of the pre-construction survey and any designated
buffer zones or protection measures for tree nesting birds shall be submitted to the
Community Development Director prior to the start of grading or tree removal.
8. CONSULTATION WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS
The applicant is responsible to consult with other departments and/or agencies with regard
to the proposed project for additional conditions and requirements. Any misrepresentation
of any submitted data may invalidate an approval by the Community Development
Department.
9. INDEMNIFICATION
To the extent permitted by law; the Applicant shall indemnify and hold harmless the City,
its City Council, its officers, employees and agents (the "indemnified parties") from and
against any claim, action, or proceeding brought by a third party against the indemnified
parties and the applicant to attack, set aside, or void this ordinance or any permit or
approval authorized hereby for the project, including (without limitation) reimbursing the
City its actual attorneys' fees and costs incurred in defense of the litigation. The City may, in
its sole discretion, elect to defend any such action with attorneys of its choice.
10. NOTICE OF FEES DEDICATIONS RESERVATIONS OR OTHER EXACTIONS
The Conditions of Project Approval set forth herein may include certain fees, dedication
requirements, reservation requirements, and other exactions. Pursuant to Government Code
Section 66020(d) (1), these Conditions constitute written notice of a statement of the amount
of such fees, and a description of the dedications, reservations, and other exactions. You are
hereby further notified that the 90-day approval period in which you may protest these fees,
dedications, reservations, and other exactions, pursuant to Government Code Section
66020(a), has begun. If you fail to file a protest within this 90-day period complying with all
of the requirements of Section 66020, you will be legally barred from later challenging such
exactions.
Resolution No. 13-050
Page 5
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of July, 2013, Regular Meeting of the City Council of the
City of Cupertino, State of California, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mahoney, Wong, Chang, Santoro, Sinks
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: APPROVED:
/s/Grace Schmidt /s/Orrin Mahoney
Grace Schmidt Orrin Mahoney, Mayor
City Clerk City of Cupertino
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OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
CITY HALL
10300 TORRE AVENUE•CUPERTINO, CA 95014-3255
C U P E RT I N O TELEPHONE: (408) 777-3223• FAX: (408) 777-3366
February 21, 2013
Re: Subject: Consider an appeal of a Planning Commission approval of a proposed
development at Saich Way Station
At its February 19 meeting, the Cupertino City Council made the following action:
Adopted the resolutions denying the appeal and upholding the Planning Commission's
approval of the development applications(DP-2012-05, ASA-2012-13,TR-2012-41) and
Mitigated Negative Declaration(EA-2012-09) with the following modifications:
• T'he row of parking stalls along the shared two-way driveway entry from Stevens Creek
Blvd. shall be removed;
• The building pad for Shop 7 may be reconfigured accordingly to encompass the area of
the abovementioned removed stalls and new parking stalls may be provided on the
north side of the building;
• The Stevens Creek Blvd shared access driveway between the project site and the
property to the west shall be a two-way driveway;
• The existing on-street parallel parking stalls along Saich Way shall be retained (does not
include the relocation of the existing bus layover location);
• Shop 6 shall be moved to the north to be attached to the rear retail building (which
includes shops/restaurants 1-5);
• A new two-way drive aisle shall be provided to the north of Shop 7, connecting the
drive aisle behind the Peet's/Panera building (to the west of the project site) to Saich
Way to the east;
• The applicant shall consult with the property owner to the west to discuss the potential
removal/relocation of the existing trash enclosure along the west property line of the
project site in order Eo accommodate a new access connection to the project site; and
• The required parking for the project shall remain consistent with the City's parking
ordinance.
In the.event that the applicant does not provide all of the required modifications noted
above, the project shall be brought back to the city council for review and approval prior to
issuance of building and grading permits.
Also attached are the resolutions that Council approved at the meeting.
DP-2012-05,ASA-2012-13,TR-2012-41
� February 21, 2013
Page 2
Please review conditions carefully. If you have any questions regarding the conditions of
approval, please contact the Department of Community Development at 408-777-3308 for
clarification. Failure to incorporate conditions into your plan set will result in delays at the
plan checking stage. If development conditions require tree preservations, do not clear the
site until required tree protection devices are installed.
The conditions of project approvai set forth herein may include certain fees, dedication
requirements, reservation requirements, and other exactions. Pursuant to Government Code
Section 66020(d)(1), tkese conditions constitute written notice of a state�nent of tke amount of
such fees, and a description of the dedications, reservations, and other exactions. You are
hereby f�urther notified that the 90-day approval period in which you may protest these fees,
dedications, and other exactions, pursuant to Government Code Section 66020(a), has begun. If
you fail to file a protest within this 90-day period complying with all of the requirements of
Section 66020, you will be legally barred from later challenging such exactions.
Any interested person, including tke a�plicant, prior to seeking judicial review of the City
Council's decision in this matter, must first file a Petition for Reconsideration with tke City
Clerk within ten days after the mailing of the notice of the Council's decision. Any petition so
filed must comply with Municipal Ordinance code §2.08.096.
Sincerely,
Kirsten Squarcia
Deputy City Clerk
cr. City Attorney
Community Development
Borelli Investment Company Attn: Darrel Lum
Tom Purtell 20622 Cheryl Drive
2051 Junction Avenue#100 Cupertino, CA 95014
San Jose, CA 95131
Dennis Whittaker
FCGA Architects 20395 Pacifica Drive
Attn: Galen Grant Cupertino,CA 95014
3013 Hartz Ave. #213
Danville, CA 9452 Concerned Citizens of Cupertino
7746 Orogrande Place
Cupertino, CA 95014
DP-2012-05, ASA-2012-13,TR-2012-41
February 21,2013
Page 2
Please review conditions carefully. If you have any questions regarding the conditions of
approval, please contact the Department of Community Development at 408-777-3308 for
clarification. Failure to incorporate conditions into your plan set will result in delays at the
plan checking stage. If development conditions require tree preservations, do not clear the
site until required tree protection devices are installed.
The conditions of project approval set forth herein may include certain fees, dedication
requirements, reservation requirements, and other exactions. Pursuant to Government Code
Section 66020(d)(1), these conditions constitute written notice of a statement of the amount of
such fees, and a description of the dedications, reservations, and other exactions. You are
hereby further notified that the 90-day approval period in which you may protest these fees,
dedications, and other exactions, pursuant to Government Code Section 66020(a), has begun. If
you fail to file a protest within this 90-day period complying with all of the requirements of
Section 66020, you will be legally barred from later challenging such exactions.
Any interested person, including the applicant, prior to seeking judicial review of the City
Council's decision in this matter, must first file a Petition for Reconsideration with the City
Clerk within ten days after the mailing of the notice of the Council's decision. Any petition so
filed must comply with Municipal Ordinance code§2.08.096.
Sincerely, ,
. � . ,
.
Kirsten Squarcia •
Deputy City Clerk '
cc: City Attorney
Community Development
Diana Taylor Arie Bash,
5539 W Bluff Ave. P.O. Box 2747
Fresno, CA 93722 Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Stevens Creek Cupertino Associates Harvest Properties, Inc.
Attn: Barry Watkins Attn:J. Blair Volckmann
8502 E Chapman Ave. #601, 6475 Christie Ave. #550
Orange, CA 92869 Emeryville, CA 94608
RESOLUTION N0. 13-017
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO DENYING AN
APPEAL AND UPHOLDING THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S JANUARY
8, 2013 APPROVAL OF A TREE REMOVAL PERMIT TO ALLOW THE
REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF 13 TREES IN CONJUNCTION WITH
A PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT LOCATED AT 20803 STEVENS
CREEK BLVD AND 10033-10095 SAICH WAY
SECTION I: PROTECT DESCRIPTION
Application No.: TR-2012-41
Applicant: Tom Purtell (Borelli Investment Co.)
Property Owner: Diana Taylor
Appellants: Darrel Lum and Dennis Whittaker
Location: 20803 Stevens Creek Boulevard and 10033-10095 Saich Way
(APNs 326-32-041 and 326-32-042, respectively)
SECTION II: FINDINGS FOR A TREE REMOVAL PERMIT:
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Cupertino received an appeal of the
Planning Commission's January 8, 2013 approval of a Tree Removal Permit as
described in Section I. of this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Environmental Review Committee has recommended adoption
of a Mitigated Negative Declaration; and
WHEREAS, the necessary public notices have been given as required by the
Procedural Ordinance of the City of Cupertino, and the Planning Commission
and City Council has held at least one public hearing in regard to the application;
and
WHEREAS, the applicant has met the burden of proof required to support said
application; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds as follows with regard to this application:
a) That the trees are irreversibly diseased, are in danger of falling, can cause
potential damage to existing or proposed essential structures, or interferes
with private on-site utility services and cannot be controlled or remedied
Resolution No. 13-017
Page 2
through reasonable relocation or modification of the structure or utility
services;
The City's consulting arborist has determined that the trees proposed for removal are
all in conflict with the proposed new buildings and site improvements, and, given
their condition, are not suitable for preservation or relocation.
b) That the location of the trees restricts the economic enjoyment of the property
by severely limiting the use of property in a manner not typically experienced
by owners of similarly zoned and situated property, and the applicant has
demonstrated to the satisfaction of the approval authority that there are no
reasonable alternatives to preserve the tree(s).
The City's consulting arborist has determined that the trees proposed for removal are
all in conflict with the proposed new buildings and site improvements, and, given
their condition, are not suitable for preservation or relocation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That after careful consideration of the initial study, maps, facts, exhibits, testimony
and other evidence submitted in this matter, subject to the conditions which are
enumerated in this Resolution beginning on PAGE 2 thereof,:
A Mitigated Negative Declaration (Application no. EA-2012-09) is hereby adopted;
and the appeal of an application for a Tree Removal Permit, Application no. TR-
2012-41 is hereby denied and the Planning Commission's January 8, 2013 approval
is hereby upheld, and that the subconclusions upon which the findings and
conditions specified in this resolution are based and contained in the Public
Hearing record concerning Application no. TR-2012-41 as set forth in the Minutes
of Planning Commission Meeting of January 8, 2013 and City Council Meeting of
February 19, 2013, and are incorporated by reference as though fully set forth
herein.
SECTION III: CONDITIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DEPT.
1. CITY COUNCIL-REQUIRED MODIFICATIONS
Per the City Council's approval on February 19, 2013, the following
modifications to the site plan shall be required for the project and shall be
provided to the City for review and approval prior to building permit
issuance:
Resolution No. 13-017
Page 3
a. The row of parking stalls along the shared two-way driveway entry from
Stevens Creek Blvd shall be removed;
b. The building pad for Shop 7 may be reconfigured accordingly to
encompass the area of the abovementioned removed stalls and new
parking stalls may be provided on the north side of the building;
c. The Stevens Creek Blvd shared access driveway between the project site
and the property to the west shall be a two-way driveway;
d. The existing on-street parallel parking stalls along Saich Way shall be
retained (does not include the relocation of the existing bus layover
location);
e. Shop 6 shall be moved to the north to be attached to the rear retail
building (which includes shops/restaurants 1-5);
f. A new two-way drive aisle shall be provided to the north of Shop 7,
connecting the drive aisle behind the Peet's/Panera building (to the west
of the project site) to Saich Way to the east;
g. The applicant shall consult with the property owner to the west to discuss
� the potential removal/relocation of the existing trash enclosure along the
` west property line of the project site in order to accommodate a new
access connection to the project site; and
h. The required parking for the project shall remain consistent with the
City's Parking Ordinance.
In the event that the applicant does not provide all of the required
modifications noted above, the project shall be brought back to the City
Council for review and approval prior to issuance of building and grading
permits.
2. APPROVED EXHIBITS
Approval is based on the plan set dated December 14, 2012 consisting of 27
sheets labeled T1, A0, A1, A2, Building 1 Exterior Elevations, A3, Building 2
Exterior Elevations, A4, D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, M1, L-1, L-2, C-1, C-2, C-3, C-3.1,
C-3.2, C-4, C-5, C-6, C-7, C-8, and Photometric Plan, entitled, "Saich Way,
20803 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino, California, Borelli Investment Co."
drawn by FCGA Architecture, Borrecco/Kilian & Associates, Inc., and HMH;
the consulting arborist peer review report entitled, "A Review of the Existing
Trees at the Saich Way Station Project, Stevens Creek and Saich Way,
Cupertino, California," prepared by Michael Bench, Registered Consulting
Arborist # WE-1897 dated November 2012; and the arborist report entitled,
Resolution No. 13-017
Page 4
"Borelli Investment Company, 20803 Stevens Creek Boulevard/10033-10095
Saich Way, Pre-Construction Tree Protection Plan," prepared by Samuel
Oakley, Certified Arborist # WE-9474A dated June 18, 2012; except as may be
amended by conditions in this resolution.
3. CONCURRENT APPROVAL CONDITIONS
The conditions of approval contained in file nos. DP-2012-05 and ASA-2012-
13 shall be applicable to this approval.
4. TREE REPLACEMENTS AND FINAL PLANTING PLAN
The applicant shall plant replacement trees in accordance with the
replacement requirements of the Protected Tree Ordinance. Street trees along
Stevens Creek Boulevard and Saich Way shall be consistent with the Heart of
the City Specific Plan. The trees shall be planted prior to final occupancy of
site permits.
The final planting plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Director of
Community Development with consultation by the City Arborist prior to
issuance of building permits. The Director of Community Development shall
have the discretion to require additional tree replacements as deemed
necessary. The City Arborist shall confirm that the replacement trees were
planted properly and according to plan prior to final occupancy.
5. TREE REPLACEMENT BOND
The applicant shall provide a tree replacement bond in an amount
determined by the City Arborist prior to removals and issuance of demolition
and grading permits. The bond shall be returned after the required tree
replacements have been planted and verified by the City Arborist.
6. SCHEDULING OF TREE REMOVALS TO AVOID IMPACTS TO NESTING
BIRDS
T'he project shall implement the following measures to avoid impacts to
nesting birds:
a) Removal of trees on the project site could be scheduled between
September and December (inclusive) to avoid the nesting season for birds
and no additional surveys would be required.
Resolution No. 13-017
Page 5
b) If removal of the trees on-site is planned to take place between January
and August (inclusive), a pre-construction survey for nesting birds shall
be conducted by a qualified ornithologist to identify active nesting raptor
or other bird nests that may be disturbed during project implementation.
Between January and April (inclusive) pre-construction surveys shall be
conducted no more than 14 days prior to the initiation of construction
activities or tree relocation or removal. Between May and August
(inclusive), pre-construction surveys shall be conducted no more than
thirty (30) days prior to the initiation of these activities. The surveying
ornithologist shall inspect all trees in and immediately adjacent to the
construction area for nests. If an active raptor nest is found in or close
enough to the construction area to be disturbed by these activities, the
ornithologist shall, in consultation with the State of California,
Department of Fish & Game (CDFG), designate a construction-free buffer
zone (typically 250 feet) around the nest until the end of the nesting
activity. Buffers for other birds shall be determined by the ornithologist.
c) A report summarizing the results of the pre-construction survey and any
designated buffer zones or protection measures for tree nesting birds shall
be submitted to the Community Development Director prior to the start of
grading or tree removal.
7. CONSULTATION WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS
The applicant is responsible to consult with other departments and/or
agencies with regard to the proposed project for additional conditions and
requirements. Any misrepresentation of any submitted data may invalidate
an approval by the Community Development Department.
S. INDEMNIFICATION
To the extent permitted by law, the Applicant shall indemnify and hold
harmless the City, its City Council, its officers, employees and agents (the
"indemnified parties") from and against any claim, action, or proceeding
brought by a third party against the indemnified parties and the applicant to
attack, s�t aside, or void this ordinance or any permit or approval authorized
hereby far the project, including (without limitation) reimbursing the City its
actual attorneys' fees and costs incurred in defense of the litigation. The City
may, in its sole discretion, elect to defend any such action with attorneys of its
choice.
Resolution No. 13-017
Page 6
9. NOTICE OF FEES, DEDICATIONS, RESERVATIONS OR OTHER
EXACTIONS
The Conditions of Project Approval set forth herein may include certain fees,
dedication requirements, reservation requirements, and other exactions.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 66020(d) (1), these Conditions
constitute written notice of a statement of the amount of such fees, and a
description of the dedications, reservations, and other exactions. You are
hereby further notified that the 90-day approval period in which you may
protest these fees, dedications, reservations, and other exactions, pursuant to
Government Code Section 66020(a), has begun. If you fail to file a protest
within this 90-day period complying with all of the requirements of Section
66020, you will be legally barred from later challenging such exactions.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of February, 2013, Regular Meeting of
the City Council of the City of Cupertino, State of California, by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Mahoney, Santoro, Sinks, Wong
NOES: Chang
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: APPROVED:
/s/Grace Schmidt /s/Orrin Mahoney
Grace Schmidt Orrin Mahoney, Mayor
City Clerk City of Cupertino
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE WITHIN
INSTRUMENT IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY
OF THE ORIGINAL ON FILE IN THIS OFFICE
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CITY CLERK OF THE CIN OF CUPERTINO
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City of Cupertino
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino,CA 95014
(408) 777-3308
C U P E RT 1 N O FAX (408) 777-3333
Commitnih� Development Department
January 9, 2013
Borelli Investment Company
Attn: Tom Purtell
2051 Junction Ave. #100
San Jose, Ca. 95131
SUBJECT: PLANNING COMMISSION ACT'ION LETTER-DP-2012-05, ASA-2012-13, TR-2012-41
This letter confirms the decision of the Planning Commission, given at the meeting of January 8,
2013, approving a Development Permit to allow the demolition of 11,610 square feet of existing
commercial space and the construction of 15,377 square feet of new commercial space consisting
of two new commercial pads, 7,000 square feet and 8,377 square feet respectively; an
Architectural and Site approval to allow the demolition of 11,610 square feet of existing
commercial space and the construction of 15,377 square feet of new commercial space consisting
of two new commercial pads and associated site improvements and Tree Removal Permit to
allow the removal and replacement of 13 trees in conjunction with a proposed development
project, located at 20803 Stevens Creek Boulevard and 10033-10095 Saich Way, according to
Planning Commission Resolution No.(s) 6714, 6715 and 6716.
Please be aware that if this Permit is not used within a two-year period, it shall expire on
January 8, 2015.
Also, please note that an appeal of this decision can be made within 14 calendar days from the
mailing of the notice of the decision. If this happens, you will be notified of a public hearing,
which will be scheduled before the City Council.
Sincerely,
George Schroeder
Assistant Planner
Planning Department
Enclosures: Resolution 6714, 6715 and 6716
CC:Diana Taylar,5539 W Bluff Ave, Fresno CA 93722
FCGA Architects, Attn:Galen Grant, 301 Hartz Ave.#213,Danville CA 94526
Darrel Lum,7746 Orogrande Pl, Cupertino CA 95014
Stevens Creek Cupertino Associates, Attn:Barry Watkins, 8502 E Chapman Ave#601, Orange CA 92869
Arie Bash, P.O.Box 2747, Sunnyvale CA 94087
Harvest Properties,Inc.,Attn:J.Blair Volckmann,6475 Christie Ave#550, Emeryville CA 94608
TR-2012-41
CITY OF CUPERTINO
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, California 95014
RESOLUTION NO. 6716
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO APPROVING A TREE REMOVAL
PERMIT TO ALLOW THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF 13 TREES IN CONJUNCTION WITH
A PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT LOCATED AT 20803 STEVENS CREEK BLVD AND 10033-
10095 SAICH WAY
SECTION I: PROTECT DESCRIPTION
Application No.: TR-2012-41
Applicant: Tom Purtell(Borelli Investment Co.)
Property Owner: Diana Taylor
Location: 20803 Stevens Creek Boulevard and 10033-10095 Saich Way (APNs 326-32-041 and
326-32-042, respectively)
SECTION II: FINDINGS FOR DEVELOPMENT PERMIT:
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Cupertino received an application for a Tree
Removal Permit as described in Section I. of this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Environmental Review Committee has recommended adoption of a Mitigated Negative
Declaration; and
WHEREAS, the necessary public notices have been given as required by the Procedural Ordinance of
the City of Cupertino, and the Planning Commission has held at least one public hearing in regard to
the application; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has met the burden of proof required to support said application; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds as follows with regard to this application:
a) That the trees are irreversibly diseased, are in danger of falling, can cause potential damage to
existing or proposed essential structures, or interferes with private on-site utility services and
cannot be controlled or remedied through reasonable relocation or modification of the structure or
utility services;
b) That the location of the trees restricts the economic enjoyment of the property by severely limiting
the use of property in a manner not typically experienced by owners of similarly zoned and situated
property, and the applicant has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the approval authority that there
are no reasonable alternatives to preserve the tree(s).
Resolution No.6716 TR-2012-41 January S,2013
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED:
That after careful consideration of the initial study, maps, facts, e�ibits, testimony and other evidence
submitted in this matter, subject to the conditions which are enumerated in this Resolution beginning on
PAGE 2 thereof,:
A Mitigated Negative Declaration (Application no. EA-2012-09) is hereby adopted; and the application
for a Tree Removal Permit, Application no. TR-2012-41 is hereby approved and that the subconclusions
upon which the findings and conditions specified in this resolution are based and contained in the Public
Hearing record concerning Application no. TR-2012-41 as set forth in the Minutes of Planning
Commission Meeting of January 8, 2013, and are incorporated by reference as though fully set forth
herein.
SECTION III: CONDITIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPT.
1. APPROVED EXHIBITS
Approval is based on the plan set dated December 14, 2012 consisting of 27 sheets labeled T1, A0,
A1, A2, Building 1 Exterior Elevations, A3, Building 2 Exterior Elevations, A4, D1, D2, D3, D4, D5,
M1, L-1, L-2, C-1, C-2, C-3, C-3.1, C-3.2, C-4, C-5, C-6, C-7, C-8, and Photometric Plan, entitled,
"Saich Way, 20803 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino, California, Borelli Investment Co." drawn by
FCGA Architecture, Borrecco/Kilian & Associates, Inc., and HMH; the consulting arborist peer
review report entitled, "A Review of the Existing Trees at the Saich Way Station Project, Stevens
Creek and Saich Way, Cupertino, California," prepared by Michael Bench, Registered Consulting
Arborist # WE-1897 dated November 2012; and the arborist report entitled, "Borelli Investment
Company, 20803 Stevens Creek Boulevard/10033-10095 Saich Way, Pre-Construction Tree Protection
Plan," prepared by Samuel Oakley, Certified Arborist # WE-9474A dated June 18, 2012; except as
may be amended by conditions in this resolution.
2. CONCURRENT APPROVAL CONDITIONS
The conditions of approval contained in file nos. DP-2012-05 and ASA-2012-13 shall be applicable to
this approval.
3. TREE REPLACEMENTS AND FINAL PLANTING PLAN
The applicant shall plant replacement trees in accordance with the replacement requirements of the
Protected Tree Ordinance. Street trees along Stevens Creek Boulevard and Saich Way shall be
consistent with the Heart of the City Specific Plan. The trees shall be planted prior to final
occupancy of site permits.
The final planting plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Director of Community
Development with consultation by the City Arborist prior to issuance of building permits. The
Director of Community Development shall have the discretion to require additional tree
replacements as deemed necessary. The City Arborist shall confirm that the replacement trees were
planted properly and according to plan prior to final occupancy.
Resolution No.6716 TR-2012-41 January 8,2013
4. TREE REPLACEMENT BOND
The applicant shall provide a tree replacement bond in an amount determined by the City Arborist
prior to removals and issuance of demolition and grading permits. The bond shall be returned after
the required tree replacements have been planted and verified by the City Arborist.
5. SCHEDULING OF TREE REMOVALS TO AVOID IMPACTS TO NESTING BIRDS
The project shall implement the following measures to avoid impacts to nesting birds:
a) Removal of trees on the project site could be scheduled between September and December
(inclusive) to avoid the nesting season for birds and no additional surveys would be required.
b) If removal of the trees on-site is planned to take place between January and August(inclusive), a
pre-construction survey for nesting birds shall be conducted by a qualified ornithologist to
identify active nesting raptor or other bird nests that may be disturbed during project
implementation. Between January and April (inclusive) pre-construction surveys shall be
conducted no more than 14 days prior to the initiation of construction activities or tree relocation
or removal. Between May and August (inclusive), pre-construction surveys shall be conducted
no more than thirty (30) days prior to the initiation of these activities. The surveying
ornithologist shall inspect all trees in and immediately adjacent to the construction area for nests.
If an active raptor nest is found in or close enough to the construction area to be disturbed by
these activities, the ornithologist shall, in consultation with the State of California, Department of
Fish & Game (CDFG), designate a construction-free buffer zone (typically 250 feet) around the
nest until the end of the nesting activity. Buffers for other birds shall be determined by the
ornithologist.
c) A report summarizing the results of the pre-construction survey and any designated buffer
zones or protection measures for tree nesting birds shall be submitted to the Community
Development Director prior to the start of grading or tree removal.
6. CONSULTATION WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS
The applicant is responsible to consult with other departments and/or agencies with regard to the
proposed project for additional conditions and requirements. Any misrepresentation of any
submitted data may invalidate an approval by the Community Development Department.
7. INDEMNIFICATION
To the extent permitted by law, the Applicant shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, its City
Council, its officers, employees and agents (the "indemnified parties") from and against any claim,
action, or proceeding brought by a third party against the indemnified parties and the applicant to
attack, set aside, or void this ordinance or any permit or approval authorized hereby for the project,
including (without limitation) reimbursing the City its actual attorneys' fees and costs incurred in
defense of the litigation. The City may, in its sole discretion, elect to defend any such action with
attorneys of its choice.
8. NOTICE OF FEES DEDICATIONS, RESERVATIONS OR OTHER EXACTIONS
The Conditions of Project Approval set forth herein may include certain fees, dedication
requirements, reservation requirements, and other exactions. Pursuant to Government Code Section
66020(d) (1), these Conditions constitute written notice of a statement of the amount of such fees,
Resolution No.6716 TR-2012-41 January 8,2013
and a description of the dedications, reservations, and other exactions. You are hereby further
notified that the 90-day approval period in which you may protest these fees, dedications,
reservations, and other exactions, pursuant to Government Code Section 66020(a), has begun. If you
fail to file a protest within this 90-day period complying with all of the requirements of Section
66020,you will be legally barred from later challenging such exactions.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of January, 2013, Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission
of the City of Cupertino, State of California,by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Chair Miller, Vice Chair Sun, Lee, Brownley
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: Brophy
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:none
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:none
ATTEST: APPROVED:
/s/Aarti Shrivastava /s/Marty Miller
Aarti Shrivastava Marty Miller, Chair
Community Development Director Planning Commission
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