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Community Development Department
December 10, 2015
D-Scheme Studio
Attn:Marc Diamalanta
222 8th Street
San Francisco, Ca. 94103
SUBJECT: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTTON LETTER—U-2015-09, ASA-2015-26
This letter confirms the decision of the Planning Commission, given at the meeting of December 8, 2015,
approving a Use Permit to allow a separate bar, extended hours and live entertainment at a proposed
restaurant l�cated in a mixed use development and an Architectural and Site Permit to allow site �
modifications for a new restaurant and bar, located at 10088 N. Wolfe Rd #130 (Nineteen800), according
to Planning Commission Resolution No.(s) 6797 and 6796. .
Please be aware that if this Permit is not used within a two-year period, it shall expire on December 8,
2017.
Also, please note that an appeal of this decision can be made within 14 calendar days from the date of
the decision. If this happens, you will be notified of a public hearing, which will be scheduled before
the City Council. , '
Sincerely,
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Kaitie Meador
Assistant Planner
City of Cupertino
Enclosures:Resolution 6797 and 6798 '
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Cupertino Property Development,LLC,19620 Stevens Creek Bkvd#200,Cupertino Ca. 95014
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CITY OF CUPERTINO
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, California 95014
RESOLUTION NO. 6796
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO APPROVING AN
ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE APPROVAL PERMIT TO ALLOW SITE MODIFICATIONS FOR A
NEW RESTURANT AND BAR AT 10088 N WOLFE ROAD
. SECTION I: PROLECT DESCRIPTION
Application No.: ASA-2015-26
Applicant: Marc Dimalanta (Steins Beer Garden)
Location: 10088 N.Wolfe Road
SECTION II: FINDINGS FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE APPROVAL: �
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Cupertino received an application for an
Architectural and Site Approval as described in Section I. of this Resolution; 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 project is determined to be categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act(CEQA); 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:
1. The proposal, at the proposed location, will not be detrimental or injurious to properiy or
improvements in the vicinity, and will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, general
welfare, or convenience;
The new restaurant will be located in the South Vallco Park Gateway within the Heart of the City
Specific Plan Area which is envisioned to serve as a gathering place. The vision for the area and project
site encourages commercial and retail use, with supportive residential development. To further mitigate
impacts, the applicant shall incorporate adequate measures into the operations to ensure that there is
adequate buffering from residences including installation of an odor abatement system. In addition, the
applicant has prepared a security plan to mitigate security concerns. Therefore, the proposed use will not
be detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare.
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2. The proposal is consistent with the purposes of Chapter 19.134, Architectural and Site Review,
of the Cupertino Municipal Code, the General Plan, any specific plan, zoning ordinances,
conditional use permits, exceptions, subdivision maps or other entitlements to use which
regulate the subject property including, but not limited to, adherence to the following specific
criteria:
a) Only minor changes have been proposed to the existing building that does not affect the
overall architectural quality of the building. The project is not proposing to significant alter
the exterior of the existing two-story office building.
Only the necessary site and building modifications/improvements associated with the restaurant
operation are proposed.
b) Design harmony between new and existing buildings have been preserved and the
materials, and with the future character of the neighborhood and purposes of the zone in
which it is situated.
The location, height and materials of the proposed site improvements for the patio area harmonize
with adjacent developments and are designed to complement the existing surrounding professional,
commercial and residential uses.
c) The number, location, color, size, height, lighting and landscaping of outdoor advertising
signs and structures shall minimize traffic hazards and shall positively affect the general
appearance of the neighborhood and harmonize with adjacent development.
No outdoor signs are proposed or approved at this time.
d) With respect to new projects within existing residential neighborhoods, new development
should be designed to protect residents from noise, traffic, light and visually intrusive
effects by use of buffering, setbacks, landscaping, walls and other appropriate design
measures.
The proposed restaurant use is located within an existing commercial space within a mixed-use
development. The restaurant will install an odor abatement system to ensure that odors do not
impact the residents that live within the development. All noise associated with the restaurant use
will be consistent with the Community Noise Ordinance. The parking for the restaurant has separate
access from the parking for the residents and will not displace any residential parking. All lights are
designed to be directed away from the residential development. Therefore, all aspects of the new
restaurant are designed to protect the residents from intrusive effects.
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,:
The application for an Architectural and Site Approval, Application no. ASA-2015-26 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. ASA-
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2015-26 as set forth in the Minutes of Planning Commission Meeting of December 8, 2015, and are
incorporated by reference as though fully set forth herein.
SECTION III: CONDITIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPT.
1. APPROVED EXHIBITS
Approval recommendation is based on the plan set received October 29, 2015 consisting of 10
sheets, labeled A0.0, A0.2, A0.3, A2.0; A2.1, A2.2, A3.0, A5.0, A6.0, and A6.1 entitled, "Steins
Beer Garden, 10088 N. Wolfe Road, Suite 130, Cupertino, CA 95014," drawn by D-Scheme
Studio; except as may be amended by conditions in this resolution.
2. ACCURACY OF PROJECT PLANS �
The applicant/property owner is responsible to verify all pertinent property data including but
not limited to property boundary locations, building setbacks, property size, building square
footage, any relevant easements and/or construction records. Any misrepresentation of any
property data may invalidate this approval and may require additional review.
� 3. ANNOTATION OF THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
The conditions of approval set forth shall be incorporated into and annotated on the first page
of the building plans.
4. STOREFRONT WINDOW DETAILS
The storefront windows shall be kept open and transparent to the greatest extent possible. The
final floor plan, storefront design and window display shall be reviewed and approved by the
Director of Community Development prior to issuance of building permits.
5. PEDESTRIAN CIRCULARION .
Prior to building permit issuance the pedestrian circulation shall be reviewed to ensure that
accessible paths of travel are being maintained.
6. SIGNAGE �
Signage is not approved with this use perxnit application. The storefront awnings and patio
umbrellas are not approved for any signage. Signage shall conform to the City Sign Program.
7. FINAL ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS
The final building design and exterior treatment plans shall be reviewed and approved by the
Director of Communiiy Development prior to issuance of building permits. The Director of
Community Development may approve additional designs or make minor variants as deemed
appropriate.
8. BUILDING TREATMENT
The building exterior treatment (including but not limited to details on exterior color, material,
architectural treatments and/or embellishments, lighting, patios walls, retractable bar
windows, landscaping) shall be consistent with the Mixed Use Complex. Any exterior changes
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determined to be minor shall be reviewed and approved by the Director of Community
Development.
9. SCREENING
All mechanical and other equipment on the building or on the site shall be screened so they are
not visible from public street areas or adjoining developments. Screening materials/colors shall
match building features and materials. The height of the screening shall be taller than the
height of the mechanical equipment that it is designed to screen. The location of equipment
and necessary screening shall be reviewed and approved by the Director of Community
Development prior to issuance of building permits.
10. CONSULTATION WITH O'I'HER 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.
11. PATIO FEATURE MAINTENANCE
The property owner and/or lessee shall maintain and upkeep the outdoor patio features
including but not limited to umbrellas, furniture, lighting, etc. and shall replace weathered
, features within a timely manner as determined by the Director of Community Development.
12. 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.
13. 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.
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Resolution No. 6796 ASA-2015-26 December 8,2015
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of December 2015, at the Regular Meeting of the Planning
Commission of the City of Cupertino, State of California,by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Chair Lee,Vice Chair Takahashi, Gong,Paulsen,Sun
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:none
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:none
ABSENT: ' COMMISSIONERS:none
ATTEST: APPROVED:
/s/1'iu Ghosh /s/Winnie Lee
Piu Ghosh Winnie Lee
Principal Planner Chair, Planning Commission
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