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RESOLUTION NO. 1721
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
41) RECOMMENDING THE APPROVAL OF A USE PERMIT TO
CONSTRUCT 36 SINGLE-FAMILY, DETACHED RESIDENTIAL
DWELLINGS IN A P (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONING DISTRICT)
APPLICANT: B.A.S. Homes, Inc.
ADDRESS: 20823 Stevens Creek Boulevard, Suite .C-2, Cupertino; California 95014
SUBMITTED: June 24, 1977
LOCATION: Adjacent to and westerly of Foothill Boulevard opposite the
intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Alpine Drive
ZONE: P (Planned Development with Residential Intent)
FINDINGS AND SUBCONCLUSIONS :
Approval is recommended subject to the findings as set forth on Page 1 and
subconclusions as set forth in the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting
of August 8, 1977 .
CONDITIONS :
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1-14. Standard Conditions to the extent that they do not conflict with the
special conditions enumerated herein- In the eyent a conflict does exist,
the special conditions enumerated herein shall apply.
15. That the approval is based upon Exhibit A 1st Revision of Application
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16 . The Architectural and Site Approval Committee shall review the final
sound barrier 's location, design, and height and landscape planting
materials for the landscaped setback area adjacent to Foothill Boule-
vard frontage. The segment of sound barrier located north of the
main entrance road shall have a height limitation based upon the relation-
ship of said barrier to the finish. grade of Foothill Boulevard when
improved. Said barrier shall be no higher than 3 ft. above the final
sidewalk elevation of Foothill Boulevard as measured from a point
perpendicular to said sidewalk. Lot 17 shall be deleted and Lots 18,
19 and 20 reconfigured to provide for additional landscaping space
for the major entrance into the development. The removal of said
dwelling is also prompted by its exposure to noise on Foothill Boulevard .
1.7 . The Planning staff shall review individual building plans and final
grading plans for the proposed lots. The Planning staff is directed
to ensure that final grading and building plans provide a minimum
disruption to trees located within the proposed building envelopes
and that the plans provide for a reasonable attenuation of noise
emanating from motor vehicles using Foothill Boulevard. The intent
is to comply with Title 25 of the California Administrative Code for
interior and exterior noise levels . Due to topographical conditions,
it may not be possible to fully comply with the Title 25 noise standard
for exterior yards for all lots, therefore, strict complianc;e.,wi.th;..said
® standard is not required. The review may preclude the applicant from
utilizing standardized building plans used on other lots within the
development thereby forcing the applicant to develop a custom plan
to reflect existing topography and trees. The applicant may appeal
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a staff decision to the Planning Commission for adjudication.
18. A proposed street section shown on the site plan, Exhibit A 1st Revision,
is not approved. The major entrance street shall be 40 ft. from face of
curb to face of curb while the secondary streets will have a section
consisting of 30 ft. of pavement. The Director of Public Works may deviate
from that standard in specified locations to retain trees or minimize
grading.
19. All structures excluding fences and swimming pools and small accessory
structures not designed for human habitation shall be within the
building envelopes as defined on Exhibit A 1st Revision.
20. The applicant shall install landscaping, including an irrigation system, for
the landscaped setback areas located adjacent to Foothill Boulevard as
described by Exhibit A 1st Revision as may be amended by a subsequent
Architectural and Site Approval Committee action. The applicant shall record
a covenant binding subsequent lot purchasers to fund the long-term cost of
City maintenance of said landscaping setback areas. The applicant shall
deposit with the City and the City shall establish an account to fund the
estimated periodic maintenance costs of said landscaping for a period not
to exceed ten (10) years. The intent of the condition is for the applicant
to install natural plant materials and maintain said areas until said
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landscaping is well established and relatively maintenance free. The future
lot owners will be responsible for maintenance costs upon expiration of the
ten (10) year period or upon exhaustion of the ten (10) year maintenance fund
deposit, whichever occurs first.
21. A master television tower is not permitted.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of August, 1977, at a regular meeting
of the Planning Commission of the City of Cupertino, State of California, by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Adams, Blaine, Chairman Koenitzer
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Gatto, Markkula
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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Robert Cowan R. D. Koenihairman
Assistant Planning Director Planning Commission
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