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City Hall
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, CA 95014-3255
Telephone: (408) 777-3223
FAX: (408) 777-3366
Website: www.cupertino.org
CITY OF
CUPEIQ"INO
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
October 8, 2003
Mr. Steven Ma
10650 Bubb Road
Cupertino, CA 95014
Re: Approve Application No. U-2003-07, Steven Ma (ThinkTank Leaming), 10650 Bubb
Road, APN 362-01-022, for a use pennit to operate a learning center in an existing
building.
Dear Mr. Ma:
At its October 6, regular meeting, the Cupertino City Council approved the application for a use
permit with the conditions as recommended by staff.
The Use Permit conditions are as follows:
1. APPROVED EXHIBITS
The recommendation of approval is based on the exhibits labeled 10650 Bubb Road dated
August 13, 2003 including the site photos and letters of description of the proposed project,
except as may be amended by the Conditions contained in this resolution.
2. 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 Govemment 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 balTed from
later challenging such exactions.
3. MAXIMU1v1 NUMBER OF STUDENTS
The maximum number of students for the proposed education center shall be 46 students at
any given time.
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4. MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STAFF
The number of staff (including administrators and teachers) present on-site shall not exceed
six (6) at any given time.
5. SIGNS
This approval does not include any signage. The applicant shall obtain sign pennits for any
new proposed signs per the requirements ofthe City ordinance.
6. HOURS OF OPERATION
The hours of operation for the proposed limited to the following:
Administrative operation: 10:00 A.M. to 7 P.M. (Weekdays & Weekends)
Tutoring & other education forums: 4:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. (Weekdays)
10:00 A.M. to 9 P.M. (Weekends)
7. CLASS SCHEDULE
The starting times for all classes shall be off-set by at least 10 minutes to avoid parking
congestions.
8. P ARKING STALLS
A total of fourteen (14) parking stalls are approved as part of this application (including one
handicapped stall). All fourteen parking stalls must be keep free of any obstacles and be
maintained.
9. PHYSICAL ALTERATION ON THE BUILDING
This pennit does not include any interior remodel or exterior alterations to the existing
office building. A director's minor modification or architecture and site approval may be
required for any proposed changes to the interior or exterior of the building. In addition,
proper building permits must be obtained prior to the commencement of construction.
10. BIKE RACK
Bike racks shall be provided on site for students who bike to the educational center. The
applicant also should heavily encourage students to bike or walk to the center to further
alleviate traffic impacts.
}>lease 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 ioto 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
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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 council's decision. Any petition so filed must comply with
municipal ordinance code 92.08.096,
Sincerely:
Gt~~cr~
Grace J ohn80n
Deputy City Clerk
cc: Community Development
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CITY OF CUPERTINO
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, California 95014
RESOLUTION NO. 6204
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A LEARNING CENTER
IN A EXISTING OFFICE BUILDING LOCATED AT 10650 BUBB ROAD.
SECTION I: PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Application No(s).: U-2003-07
Applicant: Steven Ma
Location: 10650 Bubb Road
SECTION II: FINDINGS FOR USE PERMIT
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Cupertino received an application for a
Use Permit, as described in Section II. of this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the necessary public notices have been given in accordance with the Procedural
Ordinance of the City of Cupertino, and the Planning Commission has held one or more
public hearings on this matter; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has met the burden of proof required to support said application;
and has satisfied the following requirements:
1) The proposed use, at the proposed location, will not be detrimental or injurious to
property or improvements in the vicinity, and will not be detrimental to the public health,
safety, general welfare, or convenience;
2) The proposed use will be located and conducted in a manner in accord with the
Cupertino Comprehensive General Plan and the purpose of this title.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That after careful consideration of maps, facts, exhibits, testimony and other evidence
submitted in this matter, the application for Use Permit and Exception are hereby
recommended for approval, subject to the conditions which are enumerated in this Resolution
beginning on Page 2 thereof; and
That the subconclusions upon which the findings and conditions specified in this resolution
are based are contained in the public hearing record concerning Application No(s). U-2003-
Resolution No. 6204
Page 2
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September 8, 2003
07, as set forth in the Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of September 4, 2003, and
are incorporated by reference as though fully set forth herein.
SECTION III: CONDITIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPT.
1. APPROVED EXHIBITS
The recommendation of approval is based on the exhibits labeled 10650 Bubb Road
dated August 13, 2003 including the site photos and letters of description of the
proposed project, except as may be amended by the Conditions contained in this
resolution.
2. 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.
3. MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS:
The maximum number of students for the proposed education center shall be 46
students at any given time.
4. MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STAFF:
The number of staff (including administrators and teachers) present on-site shall not
exceed six (6) at any given time.
5. SIGNS:
This approval does not include any signage. The applicant shall obtain sign permits for
any new proposed signs per the requirements of the City ordinance.
6. HOURS OF OPERATION:
The hours of operation for the proposed limited to the following:
Administrative operation: 10:00 A.M. to 7 P.M. (Weekdays & Weekends)
Tutoring & other education forums: 4:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. (Weekdays)
10:00 A.M. to 9 P.M. (Weekends)
7. CLASS SCHEDULE:
The starting times for all classes shall be off-set by at least 10 minutes to avoid parking
congesti ons.
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September 8, 2003
8. PARKING STALLS:
A total of fourteen (14) parking stalls are approved as part of this application (including
one handicapped stall). All fourteen parking stalls must be keep free of any obstacles
and be maintained.
9. PHYSICAL ALTERATION ON THE BUILDING:
This permit does not include any interior remodel or exterior alterations to the existing
office building. A director's minor modification or architecture and site approval may
be required for any proposed changes to the interior or exterior of the building. In
addition, proper building permits must be obtained prior to the commencement of
construction.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of September 2003, at a Regular Meeting of the
Planning Commission of the City of Cupertino, State of California1 by the following roll call
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS: Miller, Saadati, Wong and Chairperson Chen
COMMISSIONERS:
COMMISSIONERS:
COMMISSIONERS: Corr
ATTEST:
APPROVED:
/ s/ Steve Piasecki
Steve Piasecki
Director of Community Development
/ s / Angela Chen
Angela Chen, Chairperson
Cupertino Planning Commission
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