Reso 2975 APPLICATION 33-U-86
CITY OF CUPERTINO
10300 TORRE AVENUE, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA, 95014
RESOLUTION NO. 2975
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A 149 ROOM, 3-STORY HOTEL
SECTION I: 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
accommodate the proposed
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 health,
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 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 33 U-86 as set forth in the Minutes of the Planning
Commission Meetings of December 8, 1986, and December 11, 1986, are
incorporated by reference as though fully set forth herein.
•
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2975 (33-U-86) December 11, 1986
Page - 2 -
•
SECTION II: APPLICATION DESCRIPTION
Application No(s) 33-U-86 and 30-EA-86
Applicant: Marriott Corporation
Property Owner: Wataru and Kaneyo Mine and Valico
Park, Ltd.
Location: Northwest corner of Interstate 280 and
Wolfe Road
SECr'iON III: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL ADMINISTERED BY PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT
1. STREET WIDENING
Street widening, improvements and dedications shall be provided in
accordance with City Standards and specifications and as required by
the City Engineer.
2. CURB AND GUTTER IMPROVEMENTS
Curbs and gutters, sidewalks and related structures 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.
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.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2975 (33-U-86) December 11, 1986
Page - 3 -
8. DRAINAGE
Drainage shall be provided to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
Surface flaw across public sidewalks may be allowed in the R-1, R-2
and R-3 zones unless storm drain facilities are deemed necessary by
the City Engineer. Development in all other zoning districts shall be
served by on site storm drainage facilities connected to the City
storm drainage system. If City storm drains are not available,
drainage facilities shall be installed to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer.
9. 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.
10. INTERSEc1TON IMPROVEMENTS
Prior to issuance of grading or building permits, the developer shall
submit improvement plans to the satisfaction of the City Engineer for
construction of the items listed below. The developer's obligation is
limited to the submission of plans and does not include the
installation of said improvements.
- Provision of a double left turn lane for northbound traffic at the
Pruneridge Avenue/Wolfe Road intersection.
- Modification of traffic signal operation at the Pruneridge Avenue/
Wolfe Road intersection
- Realignment of Pruneridge Avenue west of Wolfe Road.
SEeTiON IV: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO BE ADMINISTERED BY PLANNING
DEPARTMENT
11. APPROVED EXHIBIlb
The recommendation of approval is based on Exhibits A, A-1, B, B-1 1st
Revision, B-2 1st Revision, B-3, E, Info. 2, 3, and 4 of Application
33-4J-86, except as may be amended by the Conditions contained in this
Resolution.
12. PROPERTY USE CONSTRAINTS
The subject Use Permit authorizes construction and operation of a
three-story hotP1 encompassing approximately 79,000 square feet of
gross floor area, with 149 guestrooms, a 46 seat restaurant/36 seat
lounge, and ancillary space. The project's floor area ratio shall not
exceed 0.7, as provided in the Land Use Element of the General Plan.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2975 (33-U-86) December 11, 1986
Page - 4
Hours of operation are not limited for the hotel.
Food and beverage services provided in the restaurant/lounge are
intended primarily for the convenience of guests and employees of the
hotel. Exterior signs identifying the restaurant and lounge to the
general public shall not be permitted. No entertainment shall be
permitted in the lounge area. Closing hours shall be 10:30 Sunday
through Thursday and 11:30 Friday and Saturday nights.
13. PARKING
Off street parking shall be provided at a ratio of 0.95 spares per
guestroom; 100 percent of said parking spaces shall be striped to
comply with full size City Standard dimensions.
The Planning Commission may review the subject use permit upon receipt
of evidence indicating that parking demand exceeds on site capacity.
The Commission may require mitigation of identified parking problems
through programs including, but not limited to, the following:
- Provision of valet service
- Provision of off-site parking
- Initiation of car pooling or van pool services
- Provision of additional on-site parking
Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant/leszcc shall
record a covenant running with the land which shall obligate said
applicant/lessee or successors in interest to implement programs
necessary to mitigate parking problems identified in the context of
any future Planning Commission or City Council hearings.
14. RESTRIeir ) ACCESS
Access to the subject property from Linnet Lane shall be prohibited as
described in Condition 4 of Planning Commission Resolution No. 2940.
15. BUILDING HEIGHT RESTRICTION
Maximum height of the approved hotel structure shall not exceed 45.3
feet measured fluor the first floor Finish Floor elevation to the top
of the roof ridge. Said first floor Finish Floor elevation is
described on Exhibit A of the subject Use Permit. Said structure
shall not exceed three stories, as depicted on Exhibit B-1 1st
Revision.
16. TREE PROTEuriON
The developer/owner shall provide a plan for preservation of the
existing specimen Redwood trees on perimeter of the subject property.
Said plan shall include:
- Relocation of the curb along the Fast property line at least 3 feet
west of the location shown on Exhibit A of the Use Permit. This may
necessitate moving the hotel building 1.5 ft. west to maintain
adequate back up for parking spares. Details are subject to staff
approval prior to issuance of a building permit.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2975 (33-U-86) December 11, 1986
Page - 5 -
- Graphic depiction of protection devic c to be installed along the
dripline perimeter of each tree for the duration of construction
activities.
- Written specifications prepared by a consulting arborist or
landscape architect detailing measures to be taken to ensure the
survival of said specimens during and after construction.
17. FIRE ACCESS
An emergency vehicle arress easement shall be provided at the
northeast corner of the property, as shown on Exhibit A.
18. BASE LAND USE TRANSrtR
The base floor area ratio credited the subject site may be transferred
to other properties consistent with General Plan policies. The base
floor area ratio consists of .37 for office, .33 for industrial, and
.25 for commercial development.
19. 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 ftuiu
public street areas.
20. DEMOLITION REQUIREMENT
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.
21. SIGNS
Signage is not approved at this time.
22. SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA
The satellite dish shown on Exhibit A is not approved at this time,
but is subject to future review by the Architectural and Site Approval
Committee.
23. LANDSCAPE REVIEW
The final landscape plan shall be subject to approval by the
Architectural and Site Approval Committee (ASAC) prior to issuance of
building permits. An evergreen tree variety shall be planted on the
project's Westerly boundary as a screening solution to mitigate off
site visual privacy impacts. Said tree variety shall be approved by
ASAC as part of the final landscaping plan.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2975 (33-U-86) December 11, 1986
Page - 6 -
PASSED AND ADOwl'rn) this llth day of December, 1986, at an adjourned
regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Cupertino, State
of California, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Claudy, Sorenson, Adams, McKenzie, Chr. Szabo
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
/s/ Robert S. Cowan /s/ Nicholas Szabo
Robert S. Cowan Nicholas Szabo, Chairman
Planning Director Planning Connnission
TEST(M5)