PC 05-25-83
CITY OF CUPERTINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino CA 95014
Telephone: (408) 252-4505
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION HELD ON MAY 25, 1983 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER,
CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA
Chairperson Adams called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m
in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Binneweg, Blaine, Koenitzer,
Chairperson Adams
Commissioners Absent:
Claudy
Staff Present:
Dir. of Planning & Development Sisk
Director of Public Works Viskovich
Assistant Planning Director Cowan
Deputy City Clerk Villarante
City Attorney Kilian
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - None
POSTPONEMENTS OR NEW AGENDA ITEMS - None
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Director of Planning and Development Sisk presented to the
Commission a copy of the draft construction tax ordinance
and a copy of the Christian Science Monitor article on
suburbs mentioning Cupertino.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None
PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued)
2. Application 2-Z-83 of CUPERTINO CITY CENTER (PROMETHEUS
DEVELOPMENT): REZONING approximately 26 acres from P
(Planned Development with residential, commercial and
office use intent) zoning district to P (Planned
Development with commercial, office, industrial and
hotel intent) zoning district or whatever zone may be
deemed appropriate by the Planning Commission and
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: An Environmental Impact Report
is being prepared as part of the General Plan Amendment
(1-GPA-80). The zone change is requested to allow
construction of approximately 1.2 million sq. ft. of
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MINUTES OF THE MAY 25, 1983 ADJOURNED PLANNING COMMISSION
multi-story (maximum eight stories in height) office,
commercial and industrial buildings and a hotel. The
subject property is located on the southeast corner of
Stevens Creek Boulevard and De Anza Boulevard. First
Hearing continued.
Director of Planning and Development Sisk presented a staff
report to the Commission stating that the application would
have to be heard again on June 22.
Robert Wagner, Prometheus, commented to the Commission
regarding the conditions of the resolution.
Discussion ensued between Commission, staff and Mr. Wagner
regarding development rights of the property.
Mr. MacNeil, attorney for Jason Chartier, addressed the
Commission regarding Mr. Chartier's request for additional
commercial foot~ge.
John Vidovich, remarked to Commission that he did not
object to the Prometheus application but that he did object
to it to the extent that it restricts his project from
having additional commercial square footage.
Mark Krohl, Prometheus, discussed condition 20, regarding
development rights to open space with the Commission.
Discussion ensued between staff, Commission and Mark Krohl
regarding open space on the Prometheus Development.
Richard Maddigan, attorney, stated to Commission that one
of the things he felt needed to be said, related to some
dialogue that had occurred earlier about whether or not
Council was II giving Prometheus, or Town Center something
or whether they were taking it away." He went on to state
his analysis of the old General Plan as compared to the new
General Plan.
Com. Koenitzer commented on changes for items 16 and 12 of
the resolution.
Chairperson Adams stated that the General Plan Amendment
should clarified regarding the square footage allocation.
Commission discussion ensued reg~rding changes to the
General Plan Amendment resolution.
It was moved by Com. Blaine, seconded by Com. Koenitzer and
passed unanimously to continue discussion of Application
2-Z-83 Cupertino City Center (Prometheus Development) to
the meeting of June 22, 1983.
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MINUTES OF THE MAY 25, 1983 ADJOURNED PLANNING COMMISSION
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3. Application ll-U-82 (Revised) of COMMUNITY HOUSING
DEVELOPERS, INC.: USE PERMIT to construct 27
residential dwelling units and ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
The Environmental Review Committee recommends the
granting of a Negative Declaration. This proposal
constitutes a revision to a previously approved use
permit and includes a density bonus for providing
subsidized housing units for handicapped individuals.
The subject property is located approximately 150 ft.
south of Stevens Creek Boulevard and 280 ft. east of
Stelling Road in a P (Planned Development with
residential, 10-20 dwelling units per gross acre
intent) zoning district. First Hearing. Tentative
City Council hearing date - June 6, 1983.
Director of Planning and Development Sisk presented a staff
report to the Commission.
Linda Smith, Community Housing Developers, commented to the
Commission on conditions 17, 18, and 19.
Betsy Yost, architect, remarked to the Commission that they
had redesigned the site plan because HUD had not liked it
and was funding the project. She went on to give
Commission a thorough description of the current site plan.
Discussion ensued between Linda Smith, staff and Commission
regarding the condition of a specific management plan.
Robert Zier, architect, explained to Commission the parking
plan for the project site.
Linda Smith, stated to the Commission that Community
Housing Developers had submitted a request to the City
Council to install the public improvements using Jobs Bill
monies.
Edith Saroglia, 10067 Bianchi Way, questioned Commission
regarding access to her driveway if Bianchi Way is widened
as planned.
Director of Planning and Development Sisk stated to
Commission that a condition could be added to state that
the development would provide an easement to private roads
and driveways.
It was moved by Com. Koenitzer, seconded by Com. Binneweg
and passed unanimously to close public hearings.
It was moved by Com. Blaine, seconded by Com. Koenitzer and
passed unanimously to recommend a Negative Declaration.
It was moved by Com. Blaine, seconded by Com. Koenitzer and
passed unanimously to approve Application ll-U-82 (Revised)
of COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPERS, INC. Standard conditions