HomeMy WebLinkAboutCHC 05-21-98 CALL TO ORDER
Meeting was called to order at 3:40 p.m.
Members Present: Sylvia Machamer, Dick Schuster, Cecilia Fu, Kathy Robinson
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Vera Gil, Yvonne Kelley
Others Present: Judy Chen, Marc Hynes, Gertrude Welch
Approval of Minutes:
Dick Schuster moved to approved minutes of April 9, 1998, Kathy Robinson seconded.
VOTE: 4-0
Written Communications:
None
Oral Communications:
Gertrude Welch, representative for the Council of Churches of Santa Clara County, inibrmed
committee of 110 pastors that are writing letters on the housing crisis in Santa Clara County and
are also holding a press conference in San Jose to speak on this issue. The pastors are seeking
millions of dollars in redevelopment money to be used for very low income housing.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Discussion of planning application 6-Z-98, 6-U-98, Judy Chen, 7359 Rainbow Drive:
Vera Gil explained that applicant is requesting to rezone the property to a lesser density and is
also applying for a use permit to construct eight townhomes. The current zoning requires lbur of
the eight units to be affordable. Ms. Chen is now requesting that all the units be designated
market rate.
Marc Hynes, Attorney for Ms. Chen spoke on her behalf regarding the process she has gone
through with this particular application. Mr. Hynes stated that Ms. Chen has tried to work withiu
the parameters set by the City Council, Planning Commission and staff. Financing the parcel has
been difficult at best and requiring four of the eight townhomes to be aflbrdable is not feasible.
Dick Schuster and Kathy Robinson questioned what makes the original plan infeasible since it
appeared feasible when originally submitted. Ms. Chen stated that when the parcel was re-zoned
a use permit application was not submitted, therefore financing and actual plans were never
approved.
Kathy Robinson made motion to approve staff recommendation of requiring two BMR
ownership units. If financing cannot be obtained, then Ms. Chen can return to the Housing
Committee to lower number of BMR units.
Cecilia Fu asked Ms. Chen if she had sought financing within the current market. Ms. Chen said
she has not talked to a lender. Ms. Fu encouraged Ms. Chen to call her at Cupertino National
Bank and she would refer her to a staff member or other lending institution that might be able to
help her in financing this project.
VOTE: 4-0
2. Cancellation of June 11, 1998 regular meeting. Vera Gil explained that she and Dick will be
on vacation. Sylvia moved to cancel June meeting, Dick Schuster seconded.
Vote: 4-0
Adjournment: Meeting of July 9, 1998
SUBMITTED BY:
APPROVED BY:
e Kelley
~yl~a Machamer, Chair
'Kimberly Smith, City Cl~k
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