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CC 09-17-08C O P E RT I N O APPROVED PrIINUTES CUPERTINO CITY COUNCIL Regular Adjourned Meeting Wednesday, September 17, 2008 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE At 4:00 p.m. Mayor Dolly Sandoval called the regular adjourned meeting to order in the Council Chamber, 10350 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California, and led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Dolly Sandoval, Vice-Mayor Orrin Mahoney, and Council members Mark Santoro, Kris Wang (4:12 p.m.), and Gilbert Wong.. Absent: none. NEW BUSINESS 14. Consider Application Nos. ASA-2008-05, (EA-2008-06), M-2008-01, and TR-2008-06, Tim Kelly (Embarcadero Capital Partners), 1 Results Way, APN Nos. 357-20-041 and 357-20-046. Continued from September 16. a) Negative Declaration, including the following conditions: b~ Architectural and Site Approval and amendment to Development Approval for the demolition of five buildings containing about 139,632 square feet and the development of three new, two-story office buildings containing 155,500 square feet, atwo-level, 204 space parking garage, surface parking lot and landscaping improvements at an existing 19.8 ac;re office park Senior Planner Colin Jung reviewed the :staff report via PowerPoint slides. Discussion followed regarding the dedication of land proposed in condition 31 as well as different configurations for traffic and drop-off zones. Sandy James, representing the applicant, discussed the company's active participation in the community, including the donation of training and storage space for the school district and the fire department. She said they also participated in the Cupertino Veterans' Memorial. James said that outreach had teen done to the PTA, Chamber of Commerce, Homeowners Association, Apple Computer, etc., and many had written letters of support. She said that both of the school districts had been supportive as the plans were developed. She noted that the owners have addressed gill suggestions, and accommodated them where possible. September 17, 2008 Cupertino City Council Page 2 John Hamilton, the property owner, said that there would be no residential component, and no connection through to Imperial Avenue. He said they would increase the landscaping, in response to specific input from the community, and would keep the four big pines at the corner. He noted that they intend to create an open campus to welcome people in, and to retain the companies, which occupy nearly half of the park. He also said they are committed to achieving LEED Silver certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) for environmentally efficient buildings. Rich Sharp, the landscape architect, explained the landscaping plan in more detail. He said that the extended entry drive would create equal visibility to all building entries, the landscape design would reinforce the geometry of the site, and bioswales would be added to collect runoff. They will save pine and ash trees at the entry, but will create a more open front lawn and add a cafe and terrace space. He said they have made an improvement to the proposed tree count, anal will only remove 288 trees, of which 22 are unhealthy, and will replace them with 373 new trees. They will save a number of large trees and heritage trees, many of which are on the perimeter of the site. Greg Hagey, the project architect, said the; overriding goal was to create a clean, more modern look for the complex. The buildings are a combination of warm tones, solid surfaces, and. glass, with shade structures on the southern exposures. He said the glass is high-efficiency glass, with operable windows, and discussed other "green" features of the buildings. He reiterated that they are dedicated to LEED silver certification. He also noted a location for public art. He explained that the garage between the buildings is more of a six-foot high landscape wall, since half' of it is below grade. Gary Black, Hexagon Traffic Consultants, the traffic engineer retained by the City, said that the traffic study indicated that 155,000 sq. ft. would generate 240 peak hour trips. The 66 and 68 numbers in the staff presentation represents the increment above what would occur if the full campus were now fully occupied. He noted that they assumed a change in use from research and development to office, which is slightly more intense. Mr. Black said that they conducted a full traffic study, which was handed out to the Council members. They counted all the intersections in 2008 while school was in session. All intersections now operate within the City's standard, level of service D, and when they layered on traffic from this project a.ll intersections continue to operate within that level of service. Darryl Lum sent an email, distributed earlier, which stated his support for the project, because of LEED silver certification, replacing obsolete building No. 5, providing an open campus, among other reasons. Tom Hugunin asked about circulation patterns on the campus and suggested locations where more landscaping was needed. He noted that the plan showed the trash enclosure at the wrong location. He suggested that they modernize the lighting to be more energy efficient and to keep it from spilling into the residential neighborhood, particularly close to the football field. September 17, 2008 Cupertino City Council Page 3 Jennifer Griffin said this would be a good use of the land on Bubb Road and will serve as an example for the rest of the city. Mahoney moved and Wong seconded to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration as recommended by staff. The motion carried unanimously. Santoro moved and Wong seconded to approve ASA-2008-05, (EA-2008-06), M-2008- O 1, and TR-2008-06, with the following modifications to the conditions. The motion carried unanimously. • Accept the Tree plan as proposed (which includes removing the Sweet Gum trees) • Okay to remove the fence • Require additional landscaping at three locations where streets exit on the west side, in order to screen residential areas from vehicle headlights • Amend Condition No. 31 regarding Traffic/Signal Improvements to require that the proposed changes (traffic signal improvements at Bubb Road 8r Results Way, and dedication of improvement of land off McClellan Road frontage for road widening) be sent to City Council for approval at << later date • Add a condition regarding garbage dumpsters for Building 5 • Require that the HVAC equipment be buffered and/or moved away from the residential area without creating a negative impact on the aesthetics of the buildings STAFF REPORTS -None COUNCIL REPORTS Mayor Sandoval highlighted a number of community events. Past events included the Fall Festival, a new memorial to 9-11 victims installe<i at the Stevens Creek Boulevard fire station, and a thank-you party for Senior Center volunteers. Upcoming events included the Divali Festival of Lights and Cupertino High Schools' S0'h anniversary. Mayor Sandoval noted the passing of communit~i member Margaret Limberatos, who was an avid bicyclist, a member of CERT (Cupertino Emergency Response Team) and Neighborhood Watch. Mayor Sandoval closed the meeting in her honor. ADJOURNMENT At 6:12 p.m., the City Council adjourned to 5:00 p.m. on September 30, 2008, for a study session on ordinances relating to the city attorney and city manager positions. At 6:45 p.m. there also will be a study session with the Santa Clara Valley Water District regarding the Permanente Creek Flood Protection project. Kimberly Smith~ity Clerk September 17, 2008 Cupertino City Council Page 4 Staff reports, backup materials, and items distributed at the meeting are available for review at the City Clerk's Office, 777-3223, and also on the Internet at www.cupertino.or~. Click on Agendas 8c Minutes/City Council/ Packets. Most Council meetings are shown live on Cable Channel 26, and are available at your convenience on the web site: Visit www.cupertino.org and click on View Meetings Online. Videotapes are available at the Cupertino Library, or may be purchased from the Cupertino City Channel, 777-23Fi4.