U-1989-28bCites of Cupertino
10100 lone Avenue P.O. Box 580
Cupertino, CA 95014-3255 Cupertino, CA 95015.0580
Ieleplwne: (4011( 252.4505
IAX: (400( 252.0753
DEPARTMENT OF ME CITY CLERK
March 27, 1990
Morteza Abdollahi
22510 Stevens Creek Blvd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
CM COUNCIL ACTION - APPLICATION 28-U-89 - USE PERII,IIT TO DEMOLISH AN EXISTING
SERVICE STATION AND CONSTRUCT A 6,000 SQ. FT. KMM- nWU RETAIL BUILDING WITH
RELATED SITE IMPROVE4 S - 22510 STEVENS CREEK BOULEVARD
This will confirm the action by the city Council at their meeting of February
20, 1990 at which your Application 28-U-89 was approved per the following
conditions:
CONDITIONS AEMINISTERED BY T11E PUBLIC WORPS DEPARTMENT
1. STREET WIDENING
Street widening, inprovements and dedications shall be provided in
accordance with City Standards and specifications and as required by the
City Engineer.
2. CiaJRB AND GUTTER TMPROVQ�7T5
Curbs and gutters, sidewalks and related strictures shall be installed in
accordance with grades and standards as specified by the City Engineer.
3. STREET LIGHTING INSTALLATION
Street lighting shall be installed and shall be as approved by the City
Engineer. Lighting fixtures shall be positioned so as to preclude glare
and other forms of visual interference to adjoining properties, and shall
be no higher than the maximum height permitted by the zone in which the
site is located.
4. FIRE HYDRANT
Fire hydrants shall be located as required by the City.
5. TRAFFIC SIGNS
Traffic control signs shall be placed at locations specified by the City.
WDROWDI
Street trees shall be planted within the Public Right of Way and shall be
of a type approved by the City in accordance with ordinance 125.
7. GRADING
Grading shall be as approved and required by the City Engineer in
accordance with ordinance 125.
8. DRAINAGE
Drainage shall be provided to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
9. MASONRY WALL
The masonry wall shall be maintained on the project's mutual boundary with
residentially zoned or used property. Said wall shall be raised to an
effective height of at least seven feet as measured from highest adjoining
grade.
10. UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
The developer shall comply with the requirements of the Underground
Utilities Ordinance No. 331 and other related ordinances and regulations of
the City of Cupertino, and shall coordinate with affected utility providers
for installation of underground utility devices. The developer shall
submit detailed plans showing utility underground provisions. Said plans
shall be subject to prior approval of the affected Utility provider and the
City Engineer.
11. DEVMPMWr AGREFI�IT
The project developer shall enter into a development agreement with the
City of Cupertino providing for payment of fees, including but not limited
to checking and inspection fees, storm drain fees, park dedication fees and
fees for undengrounding of utilities. Said agreement shall be executed
prior to issuance of construction permits.
12. TRANSFORMERS
Electrical transformers, telephone vaults and similar above ground
equipment enclosures shall be screened with fencing and landscaping or
located underground such that said equipment is not visible from public
street areas.
ODNDrrIONS ADIIMSTERED BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOFMENr DEPAitIMENr
13. APPROVED EXHIBITS
The reccmriendation of approval is based on Exhibits A-1, A-2, A-3 and cover
sheet all dated 10/25/89, except as may be amended by the Conditions
contained in this Resolution. Window areas shall not be blocked with
opaque materials.
14. USE LTCITATIONS — (GENETM o714ERCin)
Permitted uses may include all uses allowed without the securing of a Use -
Permit in the City of Cupertino CG (General Commercial) zoning district.
All other uses requiring Use Permit review in the CG zone, including those
activities which encapass food service or convenience grocery stores shall
be subject to a separate Use Permit approval. The limitation on food
service is due to inadequate site parking, traffic, noise and odor from
trash.
15. DEMOLMON
All existing structures on the site shall be removed prior to or
concurrently with project construction. The developer shall assume the
responsibility to obtain all required demolition permits in accordance with
City Ordinances.
16. MODIFICATION OF APPROVED DEVEIAFMENr PLAN
In the event that the applicant or subsequent property owner shall desire
to Crake any minor changes, alterations or amendment of the approved
development plan, a written request or revised development plan shall be
submitted to the Director of Planning and Development. If the Director
makes a finding that the changes are minor and do not result in a material
affect upon the appearance or function of the project, said changes may be
certified on the revised plan. If approval of said changes is withheld,
the applicant may appeal to the Planning Commission.
If the Director finds that the requested changes are material, such changes
shall be referred to the Planning commission for approval. If the changes
are denied by the Planning Cammission, the applicant may appeal to the City
Council as provided in City Ordinance No. 652.
If said changes are approved by the Planning Commission, an appeal may be
made to the City Council by any interested party. Further, any Member of
the City Council may request a hearing before the city Council regarding
said approved changes. Said request shall be made within ten (10) days
from the date of approval of said changes by the Planning Commission.
17. DEFINITIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
The approved exhibits referenced in Condition 19 above shall constitute the
definitive development plan for the sites Planned Development zoning, as
required under Section 4(b) of ordinance No. 618.
18. PRECISE DEVELORMiT PLAN REVIEW
As part of the precise presized development plan required under Section IV
(C) of Ordinance No. 618, the developer shall obtain formal Architectural
Site and Approval committee approval of a building layout and coaprehen>.sive
planting and site lighting plan, definitive building materials and color
palette, landscaping and site lighting plan, in accordance with the
following direction:
A. Landscaping along the north portion of the site along Stevens Creek
frontage should be bermed. The use of drought resistant plantings
should be applied as much as possible.
B. Mature landscaping should be incorporated to the south and east
portions of the parcel reducing visual impacts to the adjacent
residences.
C. The Architectural Site and Approval Committee shall review the type of
light fixture proper in each location with particular regard for the
south and east elevations of the building. Fixtures placed in this
area shall be adjustable to ensure adequate protection of residences
from intrusive effects of glare. Lighting in the parking lot shall be
of a white tint, rather than orange or yellow.
D. The trash enclosure shall be fitted with solid doors, and a roof over
the enclosure unless the ASAC is convinced that such covering is
technically infeasible and hampers pickup of the containers placed
therein. Trash enclosures shall be integrated with the sign and
landscaping on the Corner.
19. PARKING
A minimum of 29 spaces shall be provided on the retail site. Parking for
retail uses shall be provided at 1 space for 200 sq. ft. gross floor area.
Parking spaces shall be available to the entire center and shall not be
marked as reserved for individual tenants.
20. SIGN PROGRAM
Sign information indicated on the approved exhibits and condition 18 above
shall be subject to separate review and approval by the Architectural, Site
and Approval Committee.
21. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
The owner must have prepared, by a registered hazardous materials
expert(s), a report assessing the amount and type of hazardous materials
contamination. The developer shall obtain appropriate certification of
satisfactory clean-up and monitoring prior to issuance of a building
permit.
No exits are allowed at the south elevation.
Please review conditions carefully. If you have any questions regarding the
conditions of approval please contact the Department of Oaamunity Development
staff mmber. for clarification. Failure to incorporate cmditions into your
plan set will result in delays at the plan cracking stage. If development
conditions require tree presentations, do not clear the site until required
tree protection devices are installed.
The expiration date for the use permit is February 20, 1992 (Section 6.4 of
Ordinance No. 652 as revised by Ordinance No. 1136).
Sincerely,, p
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DOR7ii[Y ODRNELIUS, CMC �
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cc: Department of Canamrnity Develcpneri$r.
Department of Public Works
Bill McBee .
Cupertino sanitary District
20065 Stevens Creek Boulevard
Cupertino, CA 95014
Jon Sanders
Ins Altos Garbage Co.
1285 Pear Ave.
Mt. View, CA 94043
Tan Perkins
22434 Ramona Ct.
Cupertino, Ca 95014
Dennis Kobza
2083 Old Middlefield Way, Ste. 100
Mt. View, CA 94043
2a-U-89
C I T Y O F C U P E R T I N O
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, California 95014
RESOLUTION No. 4241
OF THE PLANNING CWMISSION OF THE CITY OF CUPEiiPINO
RD=*I LADING APPROVAL OF A 5,947 SQ. FT. MUII -TFSI M
RETAIL BUILDING WITH RELATED IMPROVIIdE3M IN A
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 7.ONIM DISTRICT
SECTION 1: FINDINGS
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Cupertino received an
application for a Use Permit, as described on Page 2 of this Resolution; 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 of the
City of Cupertino, and are 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
accomrodate the proposed use.
c) That the proposed use will not generate a level of traffic over and
above that of the capacity of the existing street system.
d) That the proposed use is otherwise not detrimental to the safety,
peace, morals and general welfare of persons residing or working in
the neighborhood of such proposed uses, nor injurious to property and
improvements in the neighborhood.
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 is hereby
recommended ended 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 and contained in the Public Hearing record concerning
Application 28-U-89 as set forth in the Minutes of the Planning Camnission
Meeting of February 14, 1990 and are incorporated by reference as though fully
set forth herein.
Resolution No. 4241 (28-U-89) 02/14/90
Page -2-
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Application No(s) : 28-U-89 and 35-FA-89
Applicant: gQrteza Abdollahi
Property Owner: Same
Location: 22510 Stevens Creek Boulevard, corner of Foothill
Boulevard
Parcel Area: .53 Acres 23,086 sq. ft.
1. STREET WIDENING
Street widening, inuvvements and dedications shall be provided in
accordance with City Standards and specifications and as required by
the City Engineer.
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Curbs and gutters, sidewalks and related structures shall be installed
in accordance with grades and standards as specified by the City
Engineer.
3. STREET LIG1fMG INMALSATION
Street lighting shall be installed and shall be as approved by the City
Engineer. Lighting fixtures shall be positioned so as to preclude
glare and other fornu of visual interference to adjoining properties,
and shall be no higher than the maximum height permitted by the zone in
which the site is located.
4. FIRE ifYDRANP
Fire hydrants shall be located as required by the City.
5. TRAFFIC SIGNS
Traffic control signs shall be placed at locations specified by the
City.
6. STREET TREES
Street trees shall be planted within the Public Right of Way and shall
be of a type approved by the City in accordance with Ordinance 125.
7. GRADING
Grading shall be as approved and required by the City Engineer in
accordance with Ordinance 125.
Resolution No. 4241 (28-U-a9) 02/14/90
Page -3-
o. DRAINAGE
Drainage shall be provided to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
9. MSOMY WAId,
The masonry wall shall be maintain9d on the project's mutual boundary with
residentially zoned or used Said wall shall be raised to an
effective height of at least t feet as measured Fran highest adjoining
grade. '
10. UNDERMOUND Vl'ILITIES
The developer shall canply with the requirements of the Underground
Utilities ordinance No. 331 and other related Ordinances and regulations of
the City of Cupertino, and shall coordinate with affected utility providers
for installation of underground utility devices. The developer shall
submit detailed plans showing utility underground provisions. Said plats
shall be subject to prior approval of the affected Utility provider and the
City Engineer.
11. DEVEEDPMENT AGREEmENr
The project developer shall enter into a development agreement with the
City of Cupertino providing for payment of fees, including but not limited
to checking and inspection fees, storm drain fees, park dedication fees and
fees for undergrwnding of utilities. Said agreement shall be executed
prior to issuance of construction permits.
12. 7MSFOidffRS
Electrical transformers, telephone vaults and similar above ground
equipment enclosures shall be screened with fencing and landscaping or
located underground such that said equipment is not visible from public
street areas.
IV. CONDITIONS AMMSTERED BY 7HE COMr9UNM DEU OPMENr DEPAIZIMENP
13. APPROVED EX IIBM
The reeoem rxdation of approval is based on Exhibits A-1, A-2, A-3 and cover
sheet all dated 10/25/89, except as may be amended by the conditions
contained in this Resolution. window areas shall not be blocked with
opaque materials.
14. USE LIMATTONS — (GENERAL COMMERCIAL)
Permitted uses may include all uses allowed without the securing of a Use
Permit in the City of Cupertino CG (General Commercial) zoning district.
All other uses requiring Use Permit review in the CG zone, including those
activities which enccmpass food service or convenience grocery stores shall
be subject to a separate Use Permit approval. The limitation on food
service is due to inadequate site parking, traffic, noise and odor from
trash.
Resolution No. 4241 (20-v-89) 02/14/90
Page -4-
15. DFMLITION TLIV RFMI_W
All existing structures on the site shall be removed prior to or
concurrently with project construction. Tlne developer shall assume the
responsibility to obtain all required demolition permits in a000rdance with
City Ordinances.
16. MDDIFICATION OF APPROVED DL•VELOPMERr PLAN
In the event that the applicant or subsequent property owner shall desire
to make any minor changes, alterations or amendment of the approved
development plan, a written request or revised development plan shall be
submitted to the Director of Planning and Development. If the Director
makes a finding that the changes are minor and do not result in a material
affect upon the appearance or function of the project, said changes may be
certified on the revised plan. If approval of said changes is withheld,
the applicant may appeal to the Planning Commission.
If the Director finds that the requested changes are material, such changes
shall be referred to the Planning Ccummission for approval. If the changes
are denied by the Planning Commission, the applicant may appeal to the City
Council as provided in City ordinance No. 652.
If said changes are approved by the Planning Omission, an appeal may be
made to the City Council by any interested party. Further, any Member of
the City Council may request a hearing before the City Council regarding
said approved changes. Said request shall be made within ten (lo) days
from the date of approval of said changes by the Planning Commission.
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The approved exhibits referenced in Condition 19 above shall constitute the
definitive development plan for the sites Planned Development Zoning, as
required under Section 4(b) of ordinance No. 618.
18. PRDCISE DEVETORENP PLAN REVIEW
As part of the precise presized development plan required under Section IV
(C) of Ordinance No. 618, the developer shall obtain formal Architectural
Site and Approval Committee approval of a building layout and omprehensive
planting and site lighting plan, definitive building materials and color
palette, landscaping and site lighting plan, in accordance with the
following direction:
A. Landscaping along the north portion of the site along Stevens Creek
frontage should be bermed. The use of drought resistant plantings
should be applied as much as possible.
B. Mature landscaping should be incorporated to the south and east
portions of the parcel reducing visual inpacts to the adjacent
residences.
Resolution No. 4241 (28-U-89) 02/14/90
Page -5-
C. 'lhe Architectural site and Approval Cbmnittee shall review the type of
light fixture proposed in each location with particular regard for the
south and east elevations of the building. Fixtures placed in this
area shall be adjustable to ensure adequate protection of residences
from intrusive effects of glare. Lighting in the parking lot shall be
of a white tint, rather than orange or yellow.
D. The trash enclosure shall be fitted with solid doors, and a roof over
the enclosure unless the ASAC is convinced that such covering is
technically infeasible and hangers pickup of the containers placed
therein. .-f4W GC- Cal)=,t�r 00 ASAC- sOLu OJ I
19. PARKING
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um A minimof 29 spaces shall be provided on the retail site. Parking for
retail uses shall be provided at 1 space for 200 sq. ft. grass floor area.
Parking spaces shall be available to the entire center and shall not be
marked as reserved for individual tenants.
20. SIGN PROGRAM
sign information indicated on the approved exhibits and Condition 18 above
shall be subject to separate review and approval by the Architectural site
and Approval Committee.
21. HUARDOUS MAT FT2TALS
The owner must have prepared, by a registered hazardous materials
expert(s), a report assessing the amount and type of hazardous materials
contamination. The developer shall obtain appropriate certification of
satisfactory clean-up and monitoring prior to issuance of a building
permit.
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No exits are allowed at the south elevation.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of February, 1990 at a Regular Meeting of the
Planning Commission of the City of Cupertino, State of California, by the
following roll call vote:
AXES: 0"aSSIONFRS: Mackenzie,
NOES: OCNAD:SSIONERS: Mann
ABSTAIN: 0"USSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 024D:SSIONER.S: None
/s/ Robert Cowan
Robert Cothran
Director of Planning
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Adams, Fazekas, Cnr. Claudy
/s/ John Claude
John Claudy, Chairman
Cupertino Planning Commission
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December 12, 1989
Dennis Kobza
2083 Old Middlefield Way, Suite 100
Mt. View, California 94043
Subject: Application ASAC 26-U-89 - Morteza Abdollahi
Dear Mr. Kobza:
P.O. U0K S80
CupelOno, Calilornla 95015
This letter will confirm the decision of the Architectural and Site
Approval committee given at its regular meeting of December 11, 1989. The
subject application was approved per the conditions specified in the
enclosed copy of ASAC Resolution No. 1511.
These conditions include shifting the building back on the site, thus
reducing the rear yard setback to approximately 11 feet. The service walk
will be removed and all deliveries will occur through the front entrances.
The City Engineer will determine if a loading and unloading zone is
required. The plan will be amended to reflect this loading area.
The south elevation exits to meet fire exit requirements. The rear yard
area will be fenced on both the east and west sides of the property for
safety purposes. Exit alarm activated and panic hardware will be installed
in both the fire exits fran the building and the gates in the fences
leading to Foothill Boulevard. Appropriate buffer landscaping will be
incorporated into the rear yard areas.
The applicant will work with planning staff and the Los Altos Garbage
Company, Commercial Operations Manager to develop an enclosure location
that is appropriate for safe and efficient pickup program. If it is
determined by the Commercial operations Manager that the existing location
is inappropriate, the plans will be amended to reflect a more feasible
location for this function, as agreed by both the operations Manager and
Planning staff.
The existing 25 feet parking backup area will be increased to 28 feet. An
additional 6 feet of landscaping will be added to the Stevens Creek
frontage. The landscaping plan will be amended to reflect berming along
Stevens Creek to shield head lamps.
Dennis Kobza December 12, 1989
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Zhe proposed stucco building materials on the north and west elevations
will be changed to a wood material. The proposed building materials on the
south and east elevations are to be kept as proposed.
Tihe decision of the Architectural and Site Approval Crnmittee is final
unless appealed within five working days to the city council.
Sincerely,
CITY OF CUPERrM
PO) "'0A
Michele Bjurnan
Planner I
cc: Morteza Abdollahi
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ASAC 28=U-89
RESOLUIZON NO. 1511
OF IHE ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE APPROVAL COMMITTEE
OF MIE CITY OF CUPERTINO REtCOtOMMING APPROVAL OF
A USE PERMIT TO DLMO1;[S11 AN EXISITNG SERVICE STATION
AND CONSTRUCT A 6,000 SQ. FT. MUUM- TENANT RETAIL BUILDING
WITH RELATED SITE IMPROVEMENTS
APPLICANT: Morteza Abdollahi
PROPERTY OWNER: Same
APPLICANT'S ADDRESS: 22510 Stevens Creek Blvd.
Cupertino, California 95014
PROJECT LOCATION: Same
FINDINGS:
The Architectural and Site Approval Committee finds as follows with regard to
this application:
1) The proposed use is consistent with the permitted uses as described in
Ordinance No. 1344 of the Zoning Ordinance.
2) The proposed building height is consistent with the general commercial
height allowance.
CONDITIONS:
1-8) Standard Architectural and Site Approval Committee conditions to the
extent that they do not conflict with the special conditions listed
herein. In the event of conflict, the specific conditions listed herein
shall prevail.
9) The proposed building materials and architectural style are not compatible
with the surrounding developments. The use of wood resembling material
will replace stucco on north and west elevations. The use of stucco on
south and east elevations are acceptable.
10) The approval is based upon the plan set dated October 25, 1989 of
Application ASAC 28-U-89 except as may be amended by conditions enumerated
herein.
11) The plan set shall be redesigned to indicate a rear setback of
approximately 11 ft., an approximate parking backup area of 28 ft. and the
Stevens Creek frontage landscaping should approximate 15 ft. The Stevens
Creek frontage landscaping should be bermed to shield headlamps. In
addition, the service walk will be removed.
12) The City Traffic Engineer will determine the need for a marked loading
zone. Staff and applicant to work with Los Altos Garbage Company to
determine appropriate garbage enclosure location.
13) Recommend south and east sides of parcel, leading to rear yard area be
gated for safety purposes. Applicant to work with staff on gate material
and location.
Resolution No. 1511 ASAC 28-U-89
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PASSED AND ADOPM this llth day of December, 1989 at a regular meeting of the
Architectural and Site Approval Comnittee of the City of Cupertino, State of
California, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: MEMBERS: Gong, Jackson, Mann
NAYS: MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Chairman Miller
/s/ Michele Biurman
Michele Bjurman
Planner I
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ems/ Wayne Gong
Wayne Gong, Vice -Chairman
Archit. and Site Apprvl. Ccimi.