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08-26-2014
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George Schroeder
Planning Commission - August 26, 2014
Desk Item #3 - Hyatt House Hotel
Subject:
FW: New Hotel Behind Penneys
-----Original Message -----
From: grenna5000(yahoo.com [mailto:grenna5000@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2014 10:38 PM
To: George Schroeder
Cc: grenna5000(@Yahoo.com
Subject: RE: New Hotel Behind Penneys
Hi George. Thank you for the e-mail. I appreciate you sending the information about the
redwood trees on the 280 frontage. Are these trees on Vallco property or are they on Cal
Trans frontage?
I think it is very important th
have large holes appear in the
Cupertino's frontage with 280 i
when making any changes to it.
280, not just Vallco. The back
and it also has redwoods along
to be taken at the time of this
frontage with 280 are preserved.
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at the mature redwood coverage along 280 not be decimated or
canopy. The redwoods at Vallco and all the length of
a consistent redwood theme and much care should be exercised
Redwoods appear in many other places along the frontage of
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arking lot of Macys against 280 may be built on at some point
ts frontage with 280 and in other locations. Care will have
lot's construction to make sure those redwoods along its
There are also redwood trees along 280 further to the east of Cupertino by Tantau Avenue. All
these trees provide valuable green canopy and foliage along the freeway frontage.
If any redwoods are taken down along 280 in the Penneys back parking lot hotel construction,
then large size replacement redwoods should be planted to replace them.
Also, care should be taken to not have huge sections of trees taken down side by side so that
the result is large gaps in the redwood frontage along 280. This looks awful and makes the
resulting new construction stick out and not blend in gracefully with the rest of the
surrounding area.
The goal should be to have a lovely new hotel constructed in the rear parking lot area of
Penneys beside 280 and have the new construction appear to have been there for many years by
it fitting in gracefully with the surrounding area and surrounding trees. The canopy of the
existing redwood trees along 280 at the back of the lot to integral to making this happen.
This is the look and feel of our Cupertino Vallco and its environs.
Thank you very much.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Griffin
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George Schroeder
From:
grenna5000@yahoo.com
Sent:
Wednesday, August 20, 2014 4:07 PM
To:
George Schroeder
Cc:
grenna5000@yahoo.com
Subject:
New Hotel Behind Penneys
Hi George. I see the Environmental Review Committee is meeting tomorrow about the new hotel
proposed for the back parking lot behind Penneys at Vallco which is up against Highway 280.
I will try to come to the ERC meeting tomorrow. I am hoping all efforts will be made to save
the redwood trees that border the parking lot property along 280.
They are very tall, mature redwood trees and they provide a beautiful buffer between the
shopping center and its buildings and the 280 highway. They make the area very green looking
and they provide a continuous redwood tree screen along 280 as it passes through Cupertino
and past Vallco. It is a wonderful hallmark of Cupertino to have the lovely green screen.
I have not seen the other plans of the hotel, but I hope to tomorrow or are they on-line yet?
When will this go to the Planning Commission?
Thank you very much.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Griffin
George Schroeder
From:
grenna5000@yahoo.com
Sent:
Thursday, August 21, 2014 11:44 AM
To:
George Schroeder
Cc:
grenna5000@yahoo.com
Subject:
Hyatt Signage Along 280
Hi George. I was wondering what the plans where for the Hyatt signage along 280? The drawings
looked like the north side of the building would have a sign on the top of the hotel?
Also, if I am not mistaken, I think the main Vallco Mall sign is at the rear of this lot next
to 280. What are the plans for this mall signage? Will it be moved?
I think the hotel may be too tall at five stories. There is nothing else there that is that
tall. What is the height limit there and what will the resulting height in feet be of the
hotel at five stories? Could the hotel be planned with four stories and still fit on the lot?
Thank you for your help.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Griffin
George Schroeder
From: grenna5000@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2014 11:30 AM
To: PlanningCommission@Cupertino.org
Cc: George Schroeder; grenna5000@yahoo.com
Subject: New Hyatt Hotel in Vallco Penneys Rear Parking Lot
The Hyatt Hotel Chain is a very upscape hotel chain and I am sure the Cupertino Hyatt will be
a lovely addition to the area. I am sure it will be very high class and elegant.
Ricky's Hyatt House (and the Cabana) in Palo Alto on El Camino in the 1960s and 1970s was the
premier social spot of the Bay Area. I hope that Cupertino's Hyatt House will be such a
destination.
The Penneys back parking lot is surrounded on three sides by nature redwood trees that shield
the property from 280. Taking out the trees will make a big hole in the canopy. Cupertino's
frontage with Highway 280 has redwood trees all the way down it from the Los Altos border to
the Santa Clara border which is several miles. Vallco Shopping Center has redwood trees all
over the shopping center and its boundaries with its neighbors. It also has redwood trees
across is frontage with Highway 280. Taking out these trees will make big holes in the
canopies.
The back parking lot of Macys against 280 has redwoods along its frontage with 280. The owner
of that property might want to take all those redwood trees out and that would make a big
hole in the canopy along 280 also.
Please make sure any redwoods removed from the Penneys back parking lot frontage on
280 are replaced with redwood trees.
Also, could the Hyatt Hotel be four stories instead of five stories? Nothing is that tall in
that area. The most is two stories. Please try to have the height be four stories.
Please have the hotel have a nice sized reception room that the public can use for weddings,
family reunions, etc.
Thank you very much.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Griffin
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Desk Item, Agenda Item #1
Planning Commission Hearing, August 26, 2014
Condition of approval to replace Public Works Department Condition #1 in DP-2014-04
Draft Resolution
CONTRIBUTION TO WOLFE ROAD CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROTECT
The property owner of the project site will be required to provide a financial contribution to
the Wolf Road Corridor Improvement Project when the project is established by the City.
The contribution will be based on the project's fair -share portion of the improvements as
established by the Wolfe Road Corridor Study, which will be conducted subsequent to the
adoption of the City's 2040 General Plan. The project study area will encompass the portion
of Wolfe Road between Vallco Parkway and Homestead Road. The scope of the
improvements will be based on findings from the Wolfe Road Corridor Study and may
include widening of Wolfe Road, Wolfe Road bridge and modifications to the Wolfe
Road/Highway 280 interchange. The financial contribution may require formation of a
Wolfe Road Corridor Assessment District or other mechanism.
Planning Commission - August 26, 2014
Desk Item #5 - Wireless Facility Cupertino HS
Colin Jung
From: Beth Ebben on behalf of City of Cupertino Planning Dept.
Sent: Monday, August 18, 2014 8:32 AM
To: Planning Dept.
Subject: FW: NSA Wireless/Verizon Wireless installation of panel antennas in Cupertino High School
From the Planning Department's general mailbox:
From: leeandlien [mailto:leeandlien(abyahoo.com]
Sent: Friday, August 15, 2014 10:45 PM
To: City of Cupertino Planning Dept.
Subject: NSA Wireless/Verizon Wireless installation of panel antennas in Cupertino High School
Dear Sir/Madam,
We recently received a notice of public hearing from the City about installation of panel
antennas to light pole/s in Cupertino High School.
We are extremely concerned about these antennas could potentially be hazardous to
our health. As you know, the World Health Organization lists mobile phone use in the
same "carcinogenic hazard" category as lead, engine exhaust and chloroform. Before
its announcement in May of 2011, this agency had assured consumers that no adverse
health effects had been established. We do not want to be the guinea pigs, putting our
and our children's health in jeopardy. These Antennas should not be placed in any
school! There are already antennas panel on one of the light pole in Cupertino High.
We urge you to deny this application and consider removing all the pre existing
antennas panel.
Thank you for your attention,
Li Fen Lee and Chia Yen Lien
19147 Twig Ln, Cupertino
408-320-2253
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Colin Jung
From: Yi Jiang Diangcmu@gmail.com]
Sent: Saturday, August 23, 2014 10:08 AM
To: Colin Jung
Subject: Opposing Cell Tower Project in Cupertino High
Hi Dear Sir/Madam,
I am Yi Jiang, owner and resident in 19161 Twig lane. I write this email on behalf of all my family who live in this property.
We heard that there is plan for installation of 6 new wireless antenna on Cupertino high sport field (Application No: DIR
2014-27 & EXC 2014-06). We strongly object to this proposal and deeply concerned about it. The site is way too close to
our home and our school. The Cell tower create big risks for our health and our children in the school. We are truly
against it.
We really hope we can stop this project. Please keep us posted about the progress of the project.
Thanks a lot for your consideration and help
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Colin Jung
From: shiow-wen lee [shiowenlee@hotmail.com]
Sent: Saturday, August 23, 2014 10:27 AM
To: Colin Jung; City of Cupertino Planning Dept.
Subject: Cell phone towel in CHS
To whom it may concern,
I have received a letter about installing panel antennas in Cupertino High School. My family
and I are strongly feel uncomfortable about letting NAS Wireless Inc to do this project. We
are totally against this .
Thank you,
Shiow-wen Lee
19133 Twig Ln
Cupertino, CA 95014
Colin Jung
From: chang_ima@yahoo.com
Sent: Saturday, August 23, 2014 12:49 PM
To: Colin Jung; City of Cupertino Planning Dept.
Subject: Against to build cell phone tower in Cupertino high school
Hi my name is Wei -Chen Chang
I have been living 10349 Judy ave. Cupertino for almost 15 years, I like the way it used to be. Please Do Not
build cellphone tower in Cupertino high school. From my study it will cause many health problems.
Thanks,
Wei chen Chang
Colin Jung
From: Felix Lin [fxlin@yahoo.com]
Sent: Sunday, August 24, 2014 2:14 PM
To: Colin Jung
Subject: Objecting to the cell phone tower at Cupertino High football field
Dear Colin,
I am sending this mail to express my strong objection to the cell phone tower project at the Cupertino
High football field for the reason of "too close to residential area".
My address is 19160 Twig Lane, Cupertino, CA 95014.
Sincerely yours,
Felix Lin
Colin Jung
From: Jaclyn Chiew Uaclynchiew@hotmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, August 24, 2014 9:23 PM
To: City of Cupertino Planning Dept.; Colin Jung
Cc: Jaclyn Chiew
Subject: NSA WirelessNerizon Wireless Installation of Panel Antennas
This comment is with respect to the installation of the NSA Wireless/Verizon construction of a
personal wireless service facility consisting of six panel antennas mounted on an existing sports
field light pole and a base equipment station located in a sports field building at Cupertino High
School
I am a resident of Cupertino at the Rancho Rinconada neighborhood. I live adjacent to the
Cupertino High School football field.
I am opposed to the proposed installation of panel antennas, out of health concern from the long
term exposure to the electromagnetic radiation and radio frequency energy.
Thank you.
Jaclyn Chiew
Colin Jung
From: Huijing Cao [huijing.cao@gmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, August 24, 2014 11:00 PM
To: Colin Jung; City of Cupertino Planning Dept.
Subject: concern on the installation of wireless antenna on cupertino high school sport field light
To whom may concern,
We are the residents of Cupertino High school neighborhood. Our address is 19132 Twig Ln,
Cupertino, CA.
We received a letter from NSA wireless, Inc regarding the Verizon Wireless's proposed installation of
a new unmanned telecommunications facility in Cupertino High school.
We are strongly against the proposal because it will be a great risk for the health of all High School
students (More than 2000 current enrolled, more than 500 entering each year), who will stay under
the facility everyday with more than 8 hours a day, and their parents, all nearby elementary school
students and families , and all neighborhood residents.
In May 2011, the World Health Organization classified radio frequency electromagnetic fields (include
cell towers) possibly carcinogenic to humans based upon studies showing an increased risk of lethal
brain cancer associated with wireless phone use.
Moreover, we found out there are some wireless antennas already on one of light poles. We also
appeal related departments to bring those antennas down.
Shao's Family
Colin Jung
From: Eric Long Ma [malong99@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, August 25, 2014 9:44 AM
To: Colin Jung; City of Cupertino Planning Dept.
Cc: Eileen Liu
Subject: Objection: install Verizon Antennas in Cupertino High School
Hi,
My Name is Long Ma, living in Cupertino/West San Jose area.
4700 Lago Vista Cir, San Jose, 95129.
I don't think install Verizon Amtennas in Cupertino High school is a good idea.
It will have negative impact on nearby residence and students.
Hope you guys can re -think it.
thanks.
Best Regards.
Long Ma
Colin Jung
From: Shingyu Wang [shingyu@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, August 25, 2014 10:28 AM
To: Colin Jung; City of Cupertino Planning Dept.
Subject: Against to install new cell phone antenna tower at Cupertino High School
To whom it may concern,
I'm the parent of Cupertino High School and I'm so concerned and strongly against this proposal of
installment of new cell phone antenna tower at Cupertno High School!
In May 2011, the World Health Organization classified radio
frequency electromagnetic fields (include cell towers) possibly
carcinogenic to humans based upon studies showing an increased
risk of lethal brain cancer associated with wireless phone use.
We must not put our beloved ones under the invisible hazard. In 2011, Monta Vista
neighbors worked together and halted a cell phone tower installation plan in a nearby
community park. Comparing to the far less occupation in the park, Cupertino High school
has More than 2000 current enrolled, more than 500 entering each year. Sedgewick Elementary
school with about 400 young kids is also close to the antenna tower.
Shingyu Wang
18961 Pendergast Ave, Cupertino
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Colin Jung
From: Kelly Wang [kellythw@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, August 25, 2014 2:30 PM
To: Colin Jung; City of Cupertino Planning Dept.
Subject: Cell phone tower in CHS
Hi,
This email is to express my opinion for the propose plan of building new cell phone tower in CHS.
I would like to let you know that I do NOT want cell phone tower built in CHS.
Here is my name/address:
Kelly Wang
10191 Judy Ave, Cupertino CA 95014
Thanks,
Kelly
Colin Jung
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Hi Colin and Planner,
ruby lin [ruby268@yahoo.com]
Monday, August 25, 2014 4:29 PM
Colin Jung; City of Cupertino Planning Dept.
NO -Cupertino cell phone tower
We are resident at 19160 Twig Lane, Cupertino.
We strongly oppose the proposed cell phone tower at the football field in Cupertino High
and were told many neighbors had also sent similar email to City. Will be present at
Tuesday meeting to further voice our opposition. Thanks for your attention.
Regards
Ruby Lin
408-3 23 -8473 (Direct line)
888-332-2788(Fax)
Colin Jung
From: Jun Ma Ounma16@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, August 25, 2014 11:13 PM
To: Colin Jung
Subject: no cell phone tower in Cupertino High School
I vote no cell phone tower in Cupertino High School
My name is Jun Ma
10059 craft dr. Cupertino 95014
Sent from my Whone
Colin Jung
From: Shu Yan [babayu200l @hotmaii.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2014 2:48 PM
To: Colin Jung; City of Cupertino Planning Dept.
Subject: strongly against installing Verizon wireless antennas in Cupertino High School!
Hi,
I am strongly against the proposal of installing Verizon wireless antennas in Cupertino High School campus or
nearby area. From numerous technology resources, we know that the radiation of the antennas threatens the
health of human beings and other creatures. We should not risk the health of students on campus and also
the people who lives nearby. If there is any antennas already installed on campus, I would strongly request
them being removed.
I live in west San Jose, and my kids will go to Cupertino High School. Even though I am not a Cupertino
resident, I still want to speak out for the right!
Shu Yan
4833 Rio Vista Ave,
San Jose, CA 95129
Colin Jung
From: Chang Shu [dachang1975@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2014 3:00 PM
To: Colin Jung; City of Cupertino Planning Dept.
Subject: strongly against installing Verizon wireless antennas in Cupertino High School!
Hi,
I am strongly against the proposal of installing Verizon wireless antennas in Cupertino High
School campus or nearby area. From numerous technology resources, we know that the radiation
of the antennas threatens the health of human beings and other creatures. We should not risk
the health of students on campus and also the people who lives nearby. If there is any
antennas already installed on campus, I would strongly request them being removed.
I live in west San lose, and my kids will go to Cupertino High School. Even though I am not a
Cupertino resident, I still want to speak out for the right!
Chang Shu
4833 Rio Vista Ave,
San Jose, CA 95129
Colin Jung
From: Sharon Zhong [pxzhongxh@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2014 1:45 PM
To: Colin Jung; City of Cupertino Planning Dept.
Subject: Objection to installing cell tower on Cupertino High School campus
Dear Sir/Madam,
We are writing to express our strong opposition to the proposal of installing cellular towers, masks or antennas on Cupertino High
School campus. We believe cell towers are lethal radiation emitters. There have been countless studies and cases that have
presented evidence that cell towers are the cause of serious illnesses. Studies of people and animals in the area where cell towers
are placed show all kinds of stress reactions including sleep disorders, birth defects, cancer and Alzheimer's. As concerned parents,
we do not want to expose our children to cell radiations in such close proximity that could pose harm to their health. Our children
deserve the protection. We urge you to please do what you can to help keep our children in a safe environment by rejecting or
removing the cell towers placed on the school campus.
Thank you for hearing our concerns and voices.
Sincerely,
Jiang Huang
Xiaohong Zhong
918 Forest Ridge Drive
San Jose, CA 95129
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Colin Jung
From: Li Chen [applepeach168@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2014 2:33 PM
To: Colin Jung; City of Cupertino Planning Dept.
Subject: NO instaling wireless antennas
To whom it may concern,
I am an Cupertio resident living very close to Cupertino high school. Everybody knows that the cell phone
tower is harmful for people. Please don't install it in the high school to harm our children. Please don't.
Li Chen
10441 Corte De Madrid
Cupertino, CA 95014
Thanks,
Li
Beth Ebben
From:
Benjamin Ting [bting@hotmail.com]
Sent:
Sunday, August 24, 2014 8:29 PM
To:
City of Cupertino Planning Dept.
Cc:
Benjamin Ting
Subject:
NSA WirrelessNerizon Wirreless Installation of Panel Antennas
This comment is with respect to the installation of the NSA Wireless/Verizon Wireless installation of panel antennas at the existing sports field light
pole at Cupertino High School.
I am a resident of Cupertino at the Rancho Rinconada neighborhood. I live adjacent to the Cupertino High School football field.
I am opposed to the proposed installation of panel antennas, out of concern health concern from the long term exposure to the electromagnetic
radiation and radio frequency energy.
Thank you.
Benjamin Ting
Beth Ebben
From: Charlie Zha [xq_zha@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2014 8:17 PM
To: City of Cupertino Planning Dept.
Subject: We strongly against the proposal of installing wireless antennas at Cupertino high school
We are residents of Cupertino and our kids and friends are living, studying either at or near by the proposed wireless
antennas installation at Cupertino high school. We strongly against this proposal which will obviously have a negative
impact on both residents and students.
Sincerely
Charlie zha, helen liu
10339 s tantau ave, Cupertino, ca 95014
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