CC 01-18-2022
#14
Weed Abatement
Program
Presentation
Cupertino City Council
January 18, 2022
Weed Abatement Program
CC 01-18-2022 Item No. 14
Weed Abatement Program
● To prevent fire hazards posed by vegetative
growth and combustible materials
● Managed by the Santa Clara County
Department of Agriculture
● City Code 9.08 requires property owners to
remove or destroy weeds
● Compliance is required annually by April 30
and throughout the year
County Report
● Program list of properties that have been
non-compliant in removing weeds
● Properties remain on the list for three years
● Removed if found hazard free during that
time
● December 7, Council adopted Resolution
No. 21-112 accepting the County report
Owner Responsibilities, safety standards
● Vegetation height must not exceed 6 inches
● Includes roadways and driveways
● Clear:
o vegetation 30’ from structures
o combustible debris
o under the eaves of houses
o roof and gutters
o Trim tree branches 10’ from chimney
Compliance
Before After
Compliance
Before After
Abatement Options
● Option 1: homeowner completes the required
work
● Option 2: authorized contractor completes
the work, charges appearing on next property
tax bill
Inspections
● April 30, County begins conducting property
inspections
● Annual fee is waived for compliant parcels
● Waived fees are billed to the City to cover the
County to inspect
Notice to Property Owners
● December 15, County notice of public
hearing and abatement requirement
● December 22, City reminder letter to abate
by April 30 and maintain year-round
Recommended Action:
● Adopt Resolution No. 22-017 ordering
abatement of public nuisance from weeds
or other fire hazards pursuant to provisions
of Cupertino Municipal Code Chapter 9.08
and Resolution No. 21-112.
● Conduct hearing for impacted property
owners to contest the matter of proposed
abatement
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#15
Bay Area Self Storage
DP2019-05, ASA-2019-05,
EXC-2019-04, TR-2019-048
Presentation
January 18, 2022
Loc-N-Store/Bay Area Self-Storage
(DP-2019-05, ASA-2019-05, EXC-2019-04,
TR-2019-048)
10655 Mary Ave
CC 01-18-2022 Item No. 15
Subject
Consider Development and Architectural and
Site Approval permits that would allow the
replacement of seven storage buildings, with
three new buildings between one and three
stories in height to allow for a 166,845 sq. ft.
storage facility; Consider a Fence Exception
request to allow electronic vehicular gates
and a Tree Removal Permit request to allow
the removal and replacement of eight
protected trees.
Planning Commission
● Presented to Planning Commission on
December 14, 2021.
● Planning Commission recommended that
the City Council approve the proposed
modification with a 4-0-1 vote (absent –
Kapil).
Project Location & Existing Use
● Mix of uses
● Storage Facility
● Seven Single
Story Buildings
● 59,546 square
feet
● Manager’s Unit
Proposed Changes
● Construction of three new buildings
between one and three stories totaling
153,327 sq. ft. of new building area;
● Replacement of the existing manager’s
apartment and office/sales area;
● Construction of a new trash enclosure;
Proposed Changes
● Replacement of an electronic vehicle
gate;
● New six-foot tall wrought iron fence located
along eastern and southern property lines;
● Updated landscaping along frontage and
southern property line, including in a large,
landscaped area between the proposed
structures and condominiums to the east.
Proposed Buildings
Existing Proposed
A
B
C
D
Proposed Buildings
Building B
Building A
Proposed Buildings
Building C
AB
Development Standards
Allowed/Required Proposed
Height of Structures Up to 30 feet 30 feet
Setbacks
Front N/A 40 feet
Side N/A 5 feet
Rear N/A 0 feet (existing building)
Auto Parking (Parking
Study)
20 40
Connectivity
● Applicant is required to offer a 20-foot-wide
easement to City for future multi-use trail facility
along the eastside of the property
● Ingress and egress easement for trail maintenance
access, and a construction access easement.
● Easement intended to provide access point to future
I-280 Trail.
Tree Removal/Replacement
● Eight Protected Trees
● Red Ironbark, Eucalyptus, Chinese
Pistache, and Tree of Heaven.
● Seven 36-inch box Bloodgood London Plane
and one 24-inch box Chinese Pistache.
Fence Exception
● Replace Existing Security Gate
● Gate is located approximately 65
feet from property line between
buildings B and C.
Environmental Review/EIR
Project is categorically exempt from
requirements of CEQA as an in-fill
development project. Cal. Code Regs.,
tit. 14, § 15332 (“CEQA Guidelines” §
15332)
Conclusion
Staff recommends approval of the project since the
project and conditions of approval address all
concerns related to the proposed development and
all the findings for approval of the proposed project,
consistent with Chapters 19.156, 19.168, 19.48, and
14.18 of the Cupertino Municipal Code, may be
made.
Correction – Development Permit
Resolution
Condition 11:
“The applicant shall obtain LEED Silver
certification or an alternative
reference standard in accordance
with the ordinance since the project
proposes more than nine (9) homes is
adding more than 50,000 square
feet… .”
Next Step
The City Council’s decision will be final
unless reconsidered within 10 days of the
decision. The applicant may apply for
building permits at that time.
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#16
Athletic Field Use Policy
Presentation
City Council Regular Meeting
Athletic Field Use Policy
Update
January 18, 2022
CC 01-18-2022 Item No. 16
• Field Use Policy Timeline
• Extended Usage Suggestions
• Fall 2021 Usage Data
• Possible Simplifications
• Recommended Action
Agenda
Field Use Policy Timeline
April 20, 2021
Update Field Use
Policy was presented
to City Council
May 4, 2021
City Council
amended and
approved the Field
Use Policy
July 1, 2021
New policy went into
effect
September 21, 2021
Policy was revisited by
City Council
January 18, 2022
Six-month Field Use
Policy review
presented to City
Council
Extended Usage Suggestions
• Majority of feedback from the YSO’s has
been favorable
• Current policy allows adequate time for
public use
• Staff recommends reassessing Sunday use
after the Spring 2022 season
Field Use Data – Hours Available
Total reservable
hours per season
Total YSO hours
reserved
Hours available for
public
Fall 2021 28,965 5567 23,398
Spring
2022 27,029 8680 projected 18,349
Fall 2021 Sunday Use
Games Tournaments
Creekside 1
Eaton 11
Garden Gate 1
Kennedy 2
Library Field 21
Regnart 1
Stevens Creek 1
Wilson 2
TOTAL 5 8
Field Use Revenue
Fiscal Year Season Revenue Total
FY 18-19
Fall 2018 $74,613.00
$137,423.00
Spring 2019 $62,810.00
FY 19-20
Fall 2019 $65,439.00
$65,439.00
Spring 2020 No Permits
FY 20-21
Fall 2020 $52,492.00
$92,576.00
Spring 2021 $40,084.00
FY 21-22
Fall 2021 $63,432.50 $158,392.50
estimatedProjected Spring 2022 $94,960.00
FY 22-23 Projected Fall 2022 $126,865.00 $316,785.00
estimated
Participation vs Fields Available for each YSO
Sport Fields Available 2019
Participants
2020
Participants
2021
Participants
Baseball 3 Dedicated
8 Multipurpose 228 49 246
Cricket 1 82 39 95
Softball 2 38 41 66
Volleyball 1 146 No Permits 58
Soccer 12 Dedicated
8 Multipurpose 3125 858 2603
Possible Simplifications
• Removing the 10 Sundays per site per fiscal
year policy
• Minor updates to policy verbiage
Website Update
New Signage
Receive an update on the Athletic Use
Policy and provide direction on next steps.
Recommended Action
Joanne Magrini
Director of Parks and Recreation
Questions?