ERC 04-11-07
Community Development Department
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 777-3308
APPROVED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
COMMITTEE HELD ON
April 11, 2007
Committee Members:
Kris Wang
Glenn Goepfert
Steve Piasecki
Dave Knapp
Lisa Giefer
Committee Members absent:
Ralph Qualls
Dolly Sandoval
Staff present:
Piu Ghosh
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 14, 2007
ACTION: Approve minutes from March 14, 2007
MOTION: Steve Piasecki
SECOND: Lisa Giefer
ABSTAIN: none
VOTE: 3-0
NEW ITEMS:
1. Application No.:
Applicant:
Location:
U-2007-01, ASA-2007-01 (EA-2007-01), TM-2007-01
Frank Ho (Baig residence)
10630 Linnet Lane
Use Permit to construct four 2,185 square foot single-family residences
Architectural and Site approval for four single-family residences in a planned development
Tentative Map to subdivide a 22,647 square foot parcel into four parcels ranging from 4,575 to
5,247 square feet
The following items were discussed:
o Trees
o The Arborist's report has identified 2 specimen (Deodara Cedar) trees on site and
several non-specimen trees. A few trees will be removed and replanted.
o Traffic
o No traffic impacts
o Noise
o An existing noise impact report was used in determining standards for the site
o Standard mitigation measures will be used during construction to reduce noise
levels inside the homes from the nearby freeway
o Hazardous Materials
o Not a superfund site
o Will confirm that the former Varian building cleanup poses no current hazards
o Additional Discussion
o No agricultural issues
o No air quality issues
o Geologic study not required
ACTION:
MOTION:
SECOND:
NOES:
VOTE:
Recommended granting a Negative Declaration
Steve Piasecki
Dave Knapp
none
5-0
2.
Application No.:
Applicant:
Location:
ASA-2007-03 (EA-2007-02), TR-2007-02
Villa Serra Apartments
20800 Homestead Road
The applicant has requested a continuance to the May 9, 2007 meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
3. Discussion of sustainability and the General Plan
Global Green worked with the Planning Commission at their March 27, 2007 meeting. They are
currently performing an audit of the City's existing sustainability / environmental programs.
Respectfully submitted,
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Beth Ebb
Administrative Clerk
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