ERC 10-08-03 Community Development Department
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 777-3308
APPROVED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
HELD ON
October 8, 2003
Committee Members: Chuck Corr
David Knapp
Steve Piasecki
Ralph Qualls
Dolly Sandoval
Committee Members absent: None
Staff present: Gary Chao, Ciddy Wordell, Aarti Shrivastava
Staff absent: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 13, 2003
ACTION: Motion to approve the August 13, 2003 minutes
MOTION: Chuck Corr
SECOND: Ralph Qualls
ABSTAIN:
VOTE: 5 - 0
September 10, 2003
ACTION: Motion to approve the September 10, 2003 minutes
MOTION: Steve Piasecki
SECOND: Dolly Sandoval
ABSTAIN: Chuck Corr, David Knapp and Ralph Qualls
VOTE: 2-0-3
NEW ITEMS:
1. Application No.: Z-2003-06, TM-2003-05 (EA-2003-15)
Applicant: Peggy Galeb
Location: 7811 Orion Lane
The following items were discussed:
? No environmental impacts at this time.
? Applicant notified all adjacent neighbors on Orion Place.
? Trees: 62 total existing trees, 41 will be saved including an Oak tree and 21 may
be removed depending on the final building footprints.
• Tree protection measures: Tree protection plan by the City Arborist as a
condition of approval.
? The applicant is required to be flexible with their building designs and save as
many trees as possible.
? Building material should be recycled.
? Minor grade changes.
? New sidewalks.
ACTION: Recommendation for a Negative Declaration.
MOTION: Ralph Qualls
SECOND: Chuck Con
ABSTAIN:
VOTE: 5 - 0
2. Application No.: Z-2003-07, U-2003-11, GPA-2003-02 (EA-2003-14)
Applicant: Chinese Church in Christ
Location: 10455 Bandley Drive
The following items were discussed:
? Minor lighting impacts in the parking lot. Lighting will be designed to minimize
impacts on neighbors.
? Minor noise impacts in the rear pazking lot. Recommend parking at the back of
the lot against the wall.
? No traffic impacts.
? Trash receptacle to be located away from the rear of the property.
? Parking Impacts:
. 164 parking stalls on site, 90 more needed for full "buildout" and fixst tow
in the back
• ITE Manual: Traffic Consultant suggested use of the front and side first
row in the back.
• Staff recommends that the applicant use more of the spaces on the
property for a total of 129 and have a parking agreement with 10260
Bandley Drive to share 99 spaces for a total of 228.
ACTION: Recommendation for a Mitigated Negative Declaration with the following
mitigations: 1. LiQhting Mitigations - Applicant will work with the neighborhood to
create parking lot lighting that will not impact the residences behind the church. 2.
Noise Mitigations - Limited exit doors at rear of building. Limited parking allowed in
rear parking lot. Trash collection area near building, not near residences. 3. Parkine
Miti at~ ions - No parking in back row adjacent to residences. Require use of another
other site as church attendance increases.
MOTION: Ralph Qualls
SECOND: Chuck Corr
ABSTAIN:
VOTE: 5 - 0
3. Application No.: Z-2003-02, U-2003-04, TM-2003-02 (EA-2003-09)
Applicant: Jane Vaughan/Menlo Equities
Location: 10050 & 10080 N. Wolfe Road
The following items were discussed:
? The applicant stated that since the study session, more landscaping has been
proposed and an enhanced courtyard area.
? Trees: 149 existing, 90 to be removed. 300 new trees are proposed.
? Traffic Impacts: A traffic study was performed. No impacts on the intersections.
• Traffic study recommendation to change the left turn lanes in to Wolfe
Road. Need more queuing space.
? Parking: Shared parking analysis states the need for 521 parking spaces. There
are 521 existing spaces.
? Retaining wall will be stepped and landscaped.
ACTION: Recommendation for a Negative Declaration.
MOTION: Chuck Corr
SECOND: Ralph Qualls
ABSTAIN:
VOTE: 5 - 0
Respectfully submitted,
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Kiersa Witt
Administrative Clerk
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