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RESOLUTION NO. 2238
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL TO CONSTRUCT A THREE-STORY
OFFICE BUILDING EQUALING APPROXIMATELY 105,000 SQ. FT.
APPLICANT: Sobrato Development. Companies
ADDRESS: 20700 Valley Green Drive, Cupertino, California 95014
SUBMITTED: August. 7, 1981.
LOCATION: Southwest corner of De Anza Boulevard and Lazaneo Drive
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 September 14, 1981.
CONDITIONS:
1-14. Standard Conditions to the extent that they do not conflict with the
special conditions enumerated herein. In the event a conflict does
exist, the special conditions as enumerated herein shall apply.
15. This approval is based upon Exhibits A, B and C of Application 19-U-81
as may be modified by additional conditions contained herein.
16. The approval of the construction of 105,000+ gross sq. ft. of building
area is contingent upon the transfer of trip capacity from other sites
within the North De Anza Boulevard area. The applicant shall be required
® to modify the use permit from the transferring sites to reflect the lower
trip generation factor and modified uses prior to issuance of building
permits for the subject structure.
The land use intensity shall be limited to an intensity that will not
generate more than 16 one-way trips per acre during the peak traffic
hour or such other traffic constraints as imposed by the current
General Plan. For the purposes of 16 one-way trip traffic intensity
performance standard, the following accounting of trips is hereby
incorporated into the project approval.
Trips Generated by the Project:
Offices - 105,000 sq. ft. x 1 trip per 1,000 sq. ft. = 105
Trips Allocated to Project Site:
3.88 gross acres x 16 trips per acre = 62
Trips to be Transferred from Properties in
North De Anza Boulevard Area = 43
All sales or transfers of trips must be filed with the Planning Director
and City Clerk. No sale or transfer shall be finally consummated until a
use permit has been approved for the property to which the trips are to
be applied. Existing developments from which trips are being transferred
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CITY OF CUPERTINO
City Hall, 10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, California 95014
Telephone: (408) 252-4505
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RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO RECOMMEEND-
ING APPROVAL OF A USE PERMIT
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Cupertino received an
application for a USE PERMIT, as stated on Page 2; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has met the burden of proof required to support
said application; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds that the application meets the
following requirements:
a. That the use or uses are in conformance with the general plan
and is not detrimental to existing uses or to uses specifically
permitted in the zone in which the proposed use is to be located.
b. That the property involved is adequate in size and shape to
accommodate the proposed use.
c. That the proposed use will not generate a level of traffic
over and beyond that of the capacity of the existing street
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system.
d. That the proposed use is otherwise not detrimental to the
health, safety, peace, morals and general welfare of persons
residing or working in the neighborhood of such proposed use
nor injurious to property and improvements in the neighbor-
hood.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That after careful consideration of maps, facts, exhibits and other
evidence submitted in this matter, the application of the USE PERMIT
is hereby recommended for approval, subject to the conditions stated
on Page 2; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
That the aforementioned findings be approved and adopted, and that the
Secretary be, and is hereby directed to notify the parties affected by
this decision.
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must also modify the use permits to reflect the change in use and/or
trip greneration factors. The applicant shall record a covenant to
describe the trip acre constraint and the total number of trips
allocated to the particular development at the time of development
approval. The covenant shall be worded in the manner to suggest that
the future purchaser of properties consult the individual use permit
files to obtain an up-to-date status report of trips allocated to
each particular property.
17. The applicant shall install one secured bicycle locking facility for
every 6,500 sq. ft. of building area which may be in lieu of equivalent
parking spaces. The term "in lieu" does not require that the parking
-. spaces be eliminated.
18. Truck movements including refuse pickup on the site shall be restricted
in the same manner as set forth in Section 10.45.030 of the Cupertino
Municipal Code.
19. The applicant (or its successors in interest) shall enter into an agreement
to join a car pool/van pool program to be established by the City of
Cupertino. Said agreement, may at City's option, include provisions
requiring applicant (or its successors in interest) to provide by lease
or purchase, up to one (1) 12-passenger van for each 25,000 sq. ft. of
employee-occupied floor area. Provisions of said vans is to be contingent
upon the success of the pilot program, success being defined as securing
an unpaid driver and sufficient paying passengers to pay the cost of
® acquisition and operation.
20. The approval is for a maximum of 105,000 sq. ft. and a minimum of 70,000
sq. ft. three-story office building. The building may include industrial
administration offices but shall specifically preclude manufacturing uses.
Specific size of the building, within the above square footages, and the
use or elimination of the parking structure shall be subject to staff
approval. All new uses or change in use which is not reflective of the
office uses shall require use permit review.
21. The applicant shall provide a seismic hazard report prior to application
for building permit to verify that the normal earthquake regulations of
the uniform building code are adequate to protect the building and its
inhabitants from the effect of a major earthquake.
22. Modification of the Approved Development Plan or a Building Permit
In the event that the applicant or subsequent property owner shall desire
to make any minor change, alteration or amendment in the approved development
plan or building permit, a written request and revised development plan or
building permit shall be submitted to the Director of Planning and Development.
If the Director of Planning and Development makes a finding that the changes
are minor and do not affect the general appearance of the area or the
interests of owners of property within or adjoining the development area,
the Director of Planning and Development may certify the change on the
revised plan. If such approval is withheld, the applicant may appeal to
® the Planning Commission. If the changes are material, the Director of
Planning and Development shall submit the change to the Planning Commission
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® for approval. If the change is denied by the Planning Commission, the
applicant may appeal to the City Council as provided in Ordinance 652
of the City of Cupertino. If the change is approved, an appeal may be
made by an interested party. Further, any member of the City Council
may request a hearing before the Council, said request to be made within
ten (10) days from date of approval - when the change has been approved
by the Planning Commission.
23. The applicant shall comply with all requirements of the Central Fire
Protection District as detailed in their memorandum of June 26, 1981.
24. The application is approved contingent upon a finding that there is
adequate capacity for the project and other undeveloped sites in the
affected trunk service area. If capacity is not available and the applicant
cannot increase capacity via employing mutually acceptable mitigating
measures, the project may not be recorded and subsequently constructed.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of September, 1981, 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, Binneweg, Koenitzer, Chairman Claudy
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Blaine
APPROVED:
/s/ John Claudy
John Claudy, Chairman
Planning Commission
ATTEST:
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James H. Sisk
Planning Director
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19-U-81
RESOLUTION NO. 2239 (Minute Order)
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
recommending to the City Council that the applicant
be responsible for a proportionate share of road
improvements at the Stevens Creek Boulevard/De Anza
Boulevard intersection if road improvements become
necessary.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of September, 1981, 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, Binneweg, Koenitzer, Chairman Claudy
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Blaine
APPROVED:
/s/ John Claude`
John Claudy, Chairman
Planning Commission
ATTEST:
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James H. Sisk
Planning Director
CITY OF CUPERTINO
10300 Torre Avenuc, Cupertino, California 95014 (408) 252-4505
To: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
Mayor and City Council members
From: Robert Cowan, Director of Community Development 7 SC —
Date: August 24, 1993
Subject: REPORT OF DIRECTOR'S DECISION REGARDING PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Chapter 19.31 of the Cupertino Municipal Code provides for administrative approval of minor
changes in projects. The Director reports his decision to the City Council and Planning
Commission in time to allow any Councilmembcr or Planning Commissioner to appeal the
decision.
Annlication
Application 19-U-81 (Modification) Taligent Building, Southwest corner Dc Anza Blvd. and Lazanco Dr.
Description
Request to allow the removal of 16 trees at the front of the building. The trees include Alders, Magnolias,
Pines, and Redwoods. The attached Arborist report states that the trees were planted too close. Now that the
tree arc mature they arc crowding each other and becoming one sided. The arborist recommends removal of the
designated trees for the long term health of the remaining trees.
Action
The Director of Community Development deemed the modification minor and approves the change on August
24, 1993. The fourteen working day appeal period will expire September 7, 1993.
Enclosure:
- Site plan exhibit dated June 30, 1993
- Letter dated July 12, 1993 from Taligent
- Letter dated June 30, 1993 from The SWA Group
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The SWA Group
Landscape Architecture 2200 Bddgeway Boulevard
Site Planning Sausalito. CA 94965
Urban Design 415.002.5100