ERC 12-06-2012 Community Development Department
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 777-3308
APPROVED MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL
REVIEW COMMITTEE HELD ON December 6,2012
Committee Members: David Brandt
Timm Borden
Marty Miller
Aarti Shrivastava
Committee Members absent: Barry Chang
Staff present: George Schroeder
Gary Chao
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: November 15, 2012
ACTION: Approval of minutes from November 15, 2012
MOTION: Aarti Shrivastava
SECOND: Timm Borden
ABSTAIN:none
VOTE: 4-0-1
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(Reserved for persons wishing to address the Committee on issues that are not already included in the regular
Order of Business)
NEW ITEMS:
1. Application No.: EA-2012-09,DP-2012-05, ASA-2012-13, EXC-2012-02, TR-2012-41
Applicant: Borelli Investments (Saich Way Station)
Location: 20803 Stevens Creek Blvd
Development Permit to allow the demolition of 11,610 square feet of existing commercial space
and the construction of 15,377 square feet of new commercial space consisting of two new
commercial building pads, 7,000 square feet and 8,377 square feet respectively;
Architectural and Site Approval Permit to allow the demolition of 11,610 square feet of existing
commercial space and the construction of 15,377 square feet of new commercial space consisting of
two new commercial building pads and associated site improvements;
Exception to the Heart of the City Specific Plan to allow a reduced street side setback for two new
commercial building pads, where a 35 foot setback (from the edge of the curb) is required;
Tree Removal Permit to allow the removal and replacement of 13 trees in conjunction with a
proposed development project.
❑ Geologic/Soils
o No significant impacts
o Low fault zone area, so a soils report will be required
o If any cultural artifacts are discovered during construction, the proper authorities will
be called to mitigate
o In-fill grading will need to be done to facilitate a new two-way driveway
❑ Trees/Landscaping
o 13 trees existing on site will be removed and replaced on a 2 to 1 basis
o The site will comply with C3 Storm Water requirements
o Improvements include the installation of permeable pavement and bioswails
o A consulting arborist will be retained to monitor the neighboring trees during
construction to ensure their continued good health
❑ Air Quality
o Standard mitigating measures will be in place during construction to minimize dust
o Odor abatement equipment will be installed if complaints are received
❑ Traffic
o No significant impacts
o The new project will result in less than 100 additional trips
o 16 diagonal spaces to be created along Saich Way(in addition to the 81 spaces on site)
o The bus stop on Saich Way will be moved and improved. VTA has approved the change
with no additional comments
o A new driveway will be constructed which will be a two-way, shared driveway with the
neighboring restaurant
❑ Noise
o No significant impacts
o Standard mitigating measures will be in place during construction to minimize noise
❑ Additional Discussion
o The project includes a Heart of the City Exception to allow the street setback on Saich
Way to be reduced from the required 35 feet to 17 feet for the diagonal parking
o The center will be painted in appealing colors to provide visual interest to the corner
ACTION: Recommendation for approval of a Mitigated Negative Declaration for EA-2012-09
MOTION: Timm Borden
SECOND: David Brandt
NOES: none
VOTE: 4-0-1
OLD BUSINESS
None
Respectfully submitted,
6e/L,
Beth Ebben
Administrative Clerk
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