PC 10-08-2024 Minutes (Final)
MINUTES
CUPERTINO PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
At 6:45 p.m. Chair David Fung called the Regular Planning Commission meeting to order and
led the Pledge of Allegiance in the Cupertino Community Hall Council Chamber, 10350 Torre
Avenue and via teleconference.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chair David Fung, Vice Chair Seema Lindskog, and Commissioners Muni Madhdhipatla
and Tejesh Mistry. Absent: Steven Scharf.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Subject: Approve the September 10, 2024 Planning Commission minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the September 10, 2024 Planning Commission minutes
MOTION: Lindskog moved and Mistry seconded to approve the September 10, 2024
Planning Commission minutes.
The motion carried with the following vote: Ayes: Fung, Lindskog, Madhdhipatla, and
Mistry. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Scharf.
POSTPONEMENTS ‐ None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ‐ None
CONSENT CALENDAR ‐ None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. Subject: Sign Exception Permit to consider a ground sign with LED lighting, and four
wall signs where only one is allowed, at an existing service station and associated
environmental review. (Application No(s): EXC‐2024‐002; Applicant(s): Ed Hadad;
Location: 19990 Stevens Creek Boulevard; APN: 369 05 007)
Recommended Action: That the Planning Commission adopt the draft resolution
(Attachment A):
1. Approving the Sign Exception application (EXC‐2024‐002); and
2. Finding the project exempt from CEQA.
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Planning Manager Piu Ghosh introduced the item and Senior Planner Gian Martire gave
a presentation.
Commissioners disclosed any ex‐parte communications prior to deliberation on this
matter.
Dave Cung, on behalf of applicant Ed Hadad, made comments and answered questions.
Commissioners asked clarifying questions and made comments.
Chair Fung opened the public hearing and, seeing no one, closed the public hearing.
Staff answered questions.
MOTION: Lindskog moved and Madhdhipatla seconded as modified that the Planning
Commission adopt the proposed draft resolution
1. Approving the Sign Exception application (EXC‐2024‐002); and
2. Finding the project exempt from CEQA.
With the following modifications:
1. Approved one internally illuminated wall sign (not an exception);
2. Approved LED signage for the allowed ground sign; and
3. Approved three canopy signs and/or logos as identified on the proposed plans, but
without any internal or external illumination.
The motion carried with the following vote: Ayes: Fung, Lindskog, Madhdhipatla and
Mistry. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Scharf.
OLD BUSINESS ‐ None
NEW BUSINESS – None
STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS
Chair Fung attended the Mayor’s monthly meeting with Commissioners and participated in the
CREST Award winner selections, to be honored in November; and will present the Planning
Commission annual report to the City Council on October 15.
FUTURE AGENDA SETTING – None
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:07 p.m., Chair Fung adjourned the Regular Planning Commission Meeting.
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Minutes prepared by:
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Lauren Sapudar, Deputy City Clerk