101-Draft Minutes of 9-27-11.pdfCITY OF CUPERTINO
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, CA 95014
CITY OF CUPERTINO PLANNING COMMISSION
DRAFT MINUTES
6:45 P.M. September 27, 2011 TUESDAY
CUPERTINO COMMUNITY HALL
The regular Planning Commission meeting of September 27, 2011 was called to order at 6:45 p.m.
in the Cupertino Community Hall, 10350 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA., by Chairperson Winnie
Lee.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
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ROLL CALL
Commissioners present: Chairperson: Winnie Lee
Vice Chairperson: Marty Miller
Commissioner: Paul Brophy
Commissioner: Clinton Brownley
Commissioner: Don Sun
Staff present: Senior Planner: Colin Jung
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Minutes of September 13, 2011 Planning Commission meeting:
MOTION: Motion by Vice Chair Miller, second by Com. Brophy, and unanimously
carried 5-0-0 to approve the September 13, 2011 Planning Commission minutes
as presented.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: Aarti Shrivastava noted that there were items related to
Items 2 and 3.
POSTPONEMENTS/REMOVAL FROM CALENDAR:
2. MCA-2011-01, GPA-2011-01, Conditional Use Permit to allow church uses in two
Z-2011-01, U-2011-01, buildings; General Plan Land Use Map Amendment to
EXC-2011-01 (EA-2011-02) change the land use designation from “Quasi-Public/
Kevin Chang, Architect Institutional” to “Industrial/Residential/Commercial
(Home of Christ Church) 10340 Bubb Rd.; Parking Exception for shared parking
10340 & 10420 Bubb Rd. between 10340 and 10420 Bubb Rd.; Re-Zone approx.
1.8 acres from BQ (Quasi-Public building) to ML-rc
(West Valley Light Industrial) located at 10340 Bubb Rd.
Municipal Code Amendment to codify and update the
West Valley Industrial Park Zoning regulations into the
ML (Light Industrial) Zoning Ordinance. Postponed from
the September 13, 2011 Planning Commission meeting
Tentative City Council date: October 18, 2011
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4. ASA-2011-17, TR-2011-48 Architectural and Site Approval to amend a prior
Jeff Oparowswki (Sobrato approval (ASA-2009-08) to make minor changes to the
Organization) architecture, parking lot layout and landscaping at an
Location: SW Corner of existing shopping center (former PW Market Site); Tree
No. DeAnza Boulevard & Removal permit to a prior approval (TR-2010-08) in
Homestead Rd conjunction with new minor changes to the parking lot
layout and landscaping at an existing shopping center.
Postponed to the October 11, 2011 Planning Commission
meeting; Planning Commission decision final unless
appealed.
Motion: Motion by Vice Chair Miller, second by Com. Brophy, and unanimously carried
5-0-0, to postpone Application ASA-2011-17, TR-2011-48 to the October 11, 2011
Planning Commission Meeting.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None
CONSENT CALENDAR: None
PUBLIC HEARING:
3. U-2011-10, ASA-2011-13, TR-2011-31; Use Permit application to allow a personal
Alex Morin (Cortel, LLC & AT&T) wireless service facility consisting of 12 panel
23005 Via Esplendor (The Forum at antennas mounted on a 55 foot monoeucalyptus
Rancho San Antonio) and associated base equipment; Architectural
and Site Approval to allow a personal wireless
facility consisting of 12 panel antennas mounted on a 55 monoeucalyptus and associated base
equipment; Tree Removal permit to allow the removal of 3 Coastal Redwood (one at 9” and
two at 6.5” in diameter) trees in conjunction with the installation of a personal wireless service
facility. Planning Commission decision final unless appealed.
Colin Jung, Senior Planner, presented the staff report:
• Reviewed the application for use permit application, architectural and site approval for a
personal wireless service facility; tree removal permit as outlined in the attached staff report.
• He reviewed the visibility and screening of the facility; the site will be surrounded by
vegetation, including other eucalyptuses. The Radio Frequency (RF) Energy Report states that
RF energy at ground level and at second story residence conform to federal safety standards.
Relative to alternatives analysis of five sites, three sites cannot provide coverage and the other
two have unwilling owners. The TICC and public are supportive of the project. Relative to
tree removal, there is little room to plant replacement trees; staff recommends an in-lieu tree
fee.
• Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve the resolutions.
Alex Morin, AT&T:
• Said that AT&T agrees with the staff report and conditions set forth.
• The Planning Commissioners had no questions for the applicant.
Chair Lee opened the public hearing.
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Chair Lee:
• Said that there were numerous residents in the audience and there was an overwhelming
positive response to the project. The audience showed support of the project.
Mary Elizabeth OConnor, Vice President of Forum Board:
• Said she had additional signed sheets from the residents in support of the project. She stated
that the present coverage was spotty and the new cell tower would provide more safety
coverage for the residents of the Forum.
Chair Lee closed the public hearing.
Motion: Motion by Com. Brownley, second by Vice Chair Miller, and unanimously
carried 5-0-0, to approve Application U-2011-10, ASA-2011-13 and TR-2011-31
Vice Chair Miller:
• Commented that it was a refreshing change to receive a positive response to a request for a cell
phone tower.
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS: None
REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION:
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE: Meeting was cancelled.
HOUSING COMMISSION: No report.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: No meeting.
MAYOR’S MONTHLY MEETING: No meeting.
REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:
Aarti Shrivastava reported:
• A successful scoping session for the Apple Campus project was held on September 8, 2011
with 85 attendees. Comments received through October 5th will be compiled and included in
the EIR draft which will be available next year in late Spring.
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned to the next regular Planning Commission meeting
scheduled for October 11, 2011 at 6:45 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted: __/s/Elizabeth Ellis_______________________
Elizabeth Ellis, Recording Secretary