CC 02-07-23 Item #16 EXC-2022-003_Sign Appeal_20565 Valley Green Dr_Applicant_Appellant PresentationPublic Storage
Sign Exception Appeal
Appeal of Planning Commission
decision #22-11370 (10/11/22)
Planning Commission Decision
The Planning Commission cited the following reasons to deny the sign exceptions:
•Signage is subject to CEQA requirements since the building was still under construction
•Signage would not comply with the city’s Dark Sky requirements
•Signage would affect the potential designation of Hwy 280 as a Scenic Highway
Reasons for Appeal
The Planning Commission should not have denied the sign
exceptions based on this criteria for the following reasons:
•Signs are categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to
Section 15311, Class 11
•Signs are exempt from the City of Cupertino’s Dark Sky
requirements per section 19.102.040 (D)(2)
•Hwy 280 is currently listed by Caltrans as an eligible
Scenic Highway, it not officially designated as a Scenic
Highway
Project and Site Information
20565 Valley Green Drive
•Site is 370’ from Valley Green Drive and behind office
buildings and parking lot which limits visibility
•Primary public visibility is from Hwy 280 and most of
the building visibility is blocked by Caltrans trees
•Access to the property is by way of an unmarked
private drive
Site Location
Proposed Sign Locations
Visibility Study
Visibility Study
Sign Exception Justification
Justification for granting a sign exception to allow a freeway facing sign:
•The sign ordinance allows for multiple wall signs, this property has one frontage facing a public road (Hwy 280)
•The proposed signage is not detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare as it is within the allowable square footage and lighting requirements per the sign ordinance
•The sign exception requires the least modification of the sign regulations by allowing a sign that would normally be permitted if it did not face a freeway.
Project Benefits
•Reinvesting in Cupertino –Over $50M
•New development better serves the immediate community
•Modern, state of the art energy efficient storage facility with climate control spaces, security and access control
•Minor to no impact on city and neighborhood: Schools, traffic, noise, infrastructure, etc.
•12’ pedestrian and bike easement dedication as a community benefit
•Relevant unit sizes for today’s consumer that supports needs and wants of residents in the years ahead
•Our customers represent a diverse base of residents and businesses within the Cupertino community