ERC 12-12-07Community Development Department
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 777-3308
APPROVED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL
REVIEW COMMITTEE HELD ON
December 12, 2007
Committee Members:
Committee Members absent:
Staff present:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Dolly Sandoval
Steve Piasecki
Lisa Giefer
Dave Knapp
Ralph Qualls
Kris Wang
Colin Jung
November 28, 2007
ACTION: Approval of minutes from November 28, 2007
MOTION: Dave Knapp
SECOND: Steve Piasecki
ABSTAIN: none
VOTE: 4-0
NEW ITEMS:
1. Application No.: U-2007-06, ASA-2007-10 (EA-2007-08)
Applicant: Brian Replinger (Cupertino Village)
Location: Homestead Road & Wolfe Road
Use Permit and Architectural Site Approval to construct two one-story retail buildings
totaling 24,455 square feet and a one level parking structure
This item znas pulled from the agenda prior to the meeting at the applicant's request. No nezi~
meeting date has been set
2. Application No.: U-2007-02, ASA-2007-04 (EA-2007-03), TR-2007-09, TM-2007-05
Applicant: Metropolitan Planning Group
Location: 1601 S De Anza Blvd
Use Permit and Architectural Site Approval for a new six-unit single family residential
development
Tentative Map for a new six-unit single family residential development
Tree Removal of up to 41 trees
^ Noise
^ Trees
o The applicant has redesigned the units to comply with the mitigation
measures as discussed at the November 14~ meeting
o Fence mitigations; 6' redwood fence versus 8' cement wall
o The revised landscape plans shows 22 trees are scheduled for removal. These
trees lie in the proposed driveways and house foot print areas
o The 24 trees replanted as part of a prior (historical) approved landscape plan
will be retained as much as possible
^ Additional Discussion
o Minimal student generation impact
o They will be incorporating a number of "Build it Green" techniques in
construction
o Landscaping includes a common open area for the six homes to share
Mitigations include: extend the wall along the north property line, re-study unit
configuration to save or move the oak trees in the back area, install a 6' or taller redwood
fence along the east property line (Kindercare play area) in conjunction with a new noise
study to see what type of fencing will work best in that area, produce a replacement trees
plan for the 22 trees slated for removal
ACTION: Recommendation for a Mitigated Negative Declaration
MOTION: Steve Piasecki
SECOND: Dave Knapp
NOES: none
VOTE: 4-0
OLD BUSINESS
None
Respectfully submitted,
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Beth Ebben
Administrative Clerk
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