DRC 10-06-05
Design Review Committee
October 6, 2005
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 777-3308
APPROVED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE DESIGN REVIEW
COMMITTEE HELD ON October 6, 2005
ROLL CALL
Committee Members present:
Marty Miller, Chairperson
Lisa Giefer, Commissioner
Committee Members absent:
none
Staff present:
Gary Chao
Colin Jung
Staff absent:
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
September 1, 2005
The minutes of the September 1, 2005 meeting were approved with no changes
September 15, 2005
The minutes of the September 15, 2005 meeting were approved with no changes
(Commissioner Chen approved via e-mail)
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
POSTPONEMENTSjREMOV AL FROM CALENDAR: None
ORAL COMMUNICATION: None
CONSENT CALENDAR: None
PUBLIC HEARING:
1.
Application:
Applicant:
Location:
R-Z005-35
David Wong (Siripoke residence)
884 S. Blaney Ave.
Residential Design Review for an exception to have 5-foot sideyard setbacks to
construct a new 2,698 square foot single-story residence.
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Design Review Committee decision final unless appealed.
Staff member Chao explained that the current proposed new house development calls
for a 5 foot side setback which is in exception to the current zoning of RI-6. The existing
house has 6 foot side setbacks. The applicant, Mr. Wong, stated that the house design as
proposed made good use of the lot and was consistent with the overall look of the
neighborhood. If the side setback exception were to be denied, the house design would
have to be elongated towards the rear which would be bad for the interior spaces of the
house. Rear neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Lawson, were concerned that the house design
was to be 2 stories and that the existing rear plants would be removed. The house
design is alright with them since the proposed development will be a single story
residence, the distance from their common fence to the new house will be 26 feet and
the plants and trees in the back yard will remain in place. Commissioner Giefer
expressed concern for setting precedence in granting set back exceptions. She wanted to
get measurements of the surrounding neighboring side setbacks before she could be
comfortable making a ruling on this application. Chairperson Miller stated that of the
neighboring homes he viewed, the side setbacks were 5 feet, but agreed with
Commissioner Giefer's concerns.
MOTION:
Commissioner Giefer moved to continued R-2005-35 to the October 20,
2005 Design Review Committee meeting.
Chairperson Miller
None
None
2-0
SECOND:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
VOTE:
2.
Application:
Applicant:
Location:
EXC-2005-15
Sue Modereger (Hewlett Packard)
11000 N. Wolfe Road
Sign exception for the sign area for eight interior directional signs
Design Review Committee decision final unless appealed.
Staff member Jung explained that Hewlett Packard has been working with staff on an
on-going re-signage program for their Cupertino campus. Due to the property's size
many different signs are needed to direct employees, vendors and customers around
the site to conduct business. The eight signs proposed are larger than the existing sign
program allows. Staff member Jung suggested that several of the signs could be
reduced in size so that the content of the signs was in better proportion to the actual
dimensions of the signs. The Hewlett Packard representative, JoDee Raimondo, agreed
with Staff member Jung's suggestion with the exception of one sign (#45). Chairperson
Miller asked for clarification why the sign content couldn't be more proportional to the
sign size. It was Ms. Raimondo stated that Hewlett Packard's international corporate
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sign program dictates the size of their directional signs and the font size on those signs,
so they are unable to make the font size larger on a smaller sign. The eight signs in
question are replacing existing signs that have deteriorated over time. The proposed
replacement signs are slightly larger. Commissioner Giefer asked why Hewlett Packard
wanted sign #45 to be such a large sign. Ms Raimondo explained that Hewlett Packard
is requesting that size because it is on a heavily traveled through road on campus and
are concerned that a smaller sign would not be easy to read. Commissioner Giefer
wanted to know if Hewlett Packard had any plans on adding more content to the signs
in the future. Ms Raimondo did not know for sure, but noted that signs have had their
content changed in the past. Commissioner expressed concern that changing sign #46 to
a smaller sign would cause it to not be very visible in the parking lot. Commissioner
Giefer stated that she would like to see signs #45 and #46 remain as proposed and
agreed with Staff member Jung to reduce the size of signs #49 and #50.
MOTION:
SECOND:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
VOTE:
Commissioner Giefer moved to approve EXC-2005-15 with modifications.
Chairperson Miller
None
None
2-0
Application:
Applicant:
Location:
3.
EXC-2005-16
ABC Tree Farm (on former Hewlett Packard lot)
Stevens Creek @ Finch
Sign exception for an off-site sign
Design Review Committee decision final unless appealed.
Staff member Jung explained that this is an application for a temporary sign for a
seasonal business that has operated on this site for many, many years. The lot is no
longer available, so the applicant would like to erect a temporary sign to direct
customers to its new location. The applicant asked that his application be approved as
presented and stated that he has enjoyed working with staff on this proposal. Neither
Chairperson Miller nor Commissioner Giefer had any questions or concerns,
MOTION:
SECOND:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
VOTE:
Commissioner Giefer moved to approve EXC-2005-16.
Chairperson Miller
None
None
2-0
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OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
Design Review Committee
October 6, 2005
None
None
Respectfully submitted:
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Beth Ebben
Administrative Clerk
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