R-2022-048, RM-2022-038 - Action Letter CITY OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PLANNING DIVISION
CITY HALL
10300 TORRE AVENUE • CUPERTINO, CA 95014-3255
TELEPHONE: (408) 777-3308 • FAX: (408) 777-3333
CUPERTINO CUPERTINO.ORG
December 13,2022
Kyle Chan Architect, INC.
3561 Homestead Road #222
Santa Clara, CA, 95051
SUBJECT: TWO STORY AND MINOR RESIDENTIAL PERMIT ACTION LETTER -
Application R-2022-048, RM-2022-038
This letter confirms the decision of the Director of Community Development, given on
December 13,2022, approving a Two-Story Permit(R-2022-048)to allow the construction
of a new 2,367 sq.ft.two-story single-family residence with a 749 sq.ft.attached ADU and
Minor Residential Permit(RM-2022-038)to allow for a second story deck,located at 10552
Gascoigne Dr.,with the following conditions:
1. APPROVED EXHIBITS
The approval is based on a plan set entitled "10552 Gascoigne Dr, Cupertino, CA,
95014", consisting of 15 plan sheets labeled "A0.1 through A8.0, CO, and LO though
L5",except as may be amended by conditions in this resolution.
2. ANNOTATION OF THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
The conditions of approval set forth shall be incorporated into and annotated on the
building plans.
3. ACCURACY OF THE PROTECT PLANS
The applicant/property owner is responsible to verify all pertinent property data
including but not limited to property boundary locations,building setbacks,property
size, building square footage, any relevant easements and/or construction records.
Any misrepresentation of property data may invalidate this approval and may require
additional review.
4. COMPLIANCE WITH PUBLIC WORKS CONFIRMATION FORM
The project shall comply with the requirements indicated on the Public Works
Confirmation form dated September 26, 2022, including, but not limited to,
dedications, easements, off-site improvements, undergrounding of utilities, all
necessary agreements,and utility installations/relocations as deemed necessary by the
Director of Public Works and required for public health and safety.The Public Works
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Confirmation is a preliminary review and is not an exhaustive review of the subject
development. Additional requirements may be established and implemented during
the construction permitting process.The project construction plans shall address these
requirements with the construction permit submittal, and all required improvements
shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works prior to final
occupancy.
5. CONSULTATION WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS
The applicant is responsible to consult with other departments and/or agencies with
regard to the proposed project for additional conditions and requirements. Any
misrepresentation of any submitted data may invalidate an approval by the
Community Development Department.
6. SECOND STORY BALCONY
Prior to issuance of Building Permits, the applicant shall revise plans to modify the
proposed second story balcony to comply with the requirements of Title 19,including,
but not limited to,modifying the proposed North facing wall to a railing with a visual
transparency of more than 50%to match the approved railing on the east elevation.
7. FRONT YARD TREE
The applicant shall indicate on site and landscape plans the location of a front yard
tree to be located within the front yard setback area in order to screen the massing of
the second story. The front yard tree shall be a minimum 24-inch box and 6 feet
planted height and otherwise be consistent with the City's requirements.
8. FRONT YARD TREE COVENANT
The property owner shall record a covenant on this property with the Santa Clara
County Recorder's Office that requires the retention and maintenance of the required
front yard tree. The precise language will be subject to approval by the Director of
Community Development. Proof of recordation must be submitted to the Community
Development Department prior to final occupancy of the residence.
9. PRIVACY PLANTING
The final privacy planting plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning
Division prior to issuance of building permits.The variety,size,and planting distance
shall be consistent with the City's requirements.
10. PRIVACY PROTECTION COVENANT
The property owner shall record a covenant on this property to inform future property
owners of the privacy protection measures and tree protection requirements
consistent with the R-1 Ordinance,for all windows with views into neighboring yards
and a sill height that is 5 feet or less from the second story finished floor. The precise
language will be subject to approval by the Director of Community Development.
Proof of recordation must be submitted to the Community Development Department
prior to final occupancy of the residence.
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11. LANDSCAPE PROTECT SUBMITTAL
Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit a full Landscape
Documentation Package, per sections 14.15.050 A, B, C, and D of the Landscape
Ordinance,for projects with landscape area 500 square feet or more or elect to submit
a Prescriptive Compliance Application per sections 14.15.040 A, B, and C for projects
with landscape area between 500 square feet and 2,500 square feet. The Landscape
Documentation Package or Prescriptive Compliance Application shall be reviewed
and approved to the satisfaction of the Director of Community Development prior to
issuance of building permits, and additional requirements per sections 14.15.040 D,E,
F, and G or 14.15.050 E, F, G, H, and I will be required to be reviewed and approved
prior to final inspections.
12. EXTERIOR BUILDING MATERIALS/TREATMENTS
The final building exterior plan shall closely resemble the details shown on the original
approved plans. Final building exterior treatment plan (including but not limited to
details on exterior color, materials, architectural treatments, doors,windows,lighting
fixtures, and/or embellishments) shall be reviewed and approved by the Director of
Community Development prior to issuance of building permits to ensure quality and
consistency. Any exterior changes determined to be substantial by the Director of
Community Development shall either require a modification to this permit or a new
permit based on the extent of the change.
13. DEMOLITION REQUIREMENTS
All demolished building and site materials shall be recycled to the maximum extent
feasible subject to the Building Official. The applicant shall provide evidence that
materials were recycled prior to issuance of final demolition permits.
14. DUST CONTROL
The following construction practices shall be implemented during all phases of
construction for the proposed project to prevent visible dust emissions from leaving
the site:
a) Water all exposed surfaces areas (e.g., parking areas, staging areas, soil piles,
graded areas, and unpaved access roads) at least twice daily and more often
during windy periods to prevent visible dust from leaving the site; active areas
adjacent to windy periods; active areas adjacent to existing land uses shall be
kept damp at all times, or shall be treated with non-toxic stabilizers or dust
palliatives.
b) All haul trucks transporting soil, sand, or other loose material off-site shall be
covered.
c) All visible mud or dirt track-out onto adjacent public roads shall be removed
using wet power vacuum street sweepers at least once per day. The use of dry
power sweeping is prohibited.
d) All vehicle speeds on unpaved roads shall be limited to 15 mph.
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e) All roadways, driveways, and sidewalks to be paved shall be completed as soon
as possible. Building pads shall be laid as soon as possible after grading unless
seeding or soil binders are used.
f) Idling times shall be minimized either by shutting equipment off when not in
use or reducing the maximum idling time to 5 minutes (as required by the
California airborne toxics control measure Title 13, Section 2485 of California
Code of Regulations [CCR]). Clear signage shall be provided for construction
workers at all access points.
g) All construction equipment shall be maintained and properly tuned in
accordance with manufacturer's specifications. All equipment shall be checked
by a certified mechanic and determined to be running in proper condition prior
to operation.
h) Post a publicly visible sign with the telephone number and person to contact at
the Lead Agency regarding dust complaints.This person shall respond and take
corrective action within 48 hours. The Air District's phone number shall also be
visible to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
i) The applicant shall incorporate the City's construction best management
practices into the building permit plan set.
15. GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION HOURS AND NOISE LIMITS
a. All grading activities shall be limited to the dry season (April 15 to October 1),
unless permitted otherwise by the Director of Public works.
b. Construction hours and noise limits shall be compliant with all requirements of
Chapter 10.48 of the Cupertino Municipal Code.
c. Grading, street construction, underground utility and demolition hours for work
done more than 750 feet away from residential areas shall be limited to Monday
through Friday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Grading, street construction, demolition or underground utility work within 750
feet of residential areas shall not occur on Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and
during the nighttime period as defined in Section 10.48.053(b) of the Municipal
Code.
d. Construction activities shall be limited to Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.to 8 p.m.
and Saturday and Sunday,9 a.m.to 6 p.m. Construction activities are not allowed
on holidays as defined in Chapter 10.48 of the Municipal Code. Night time
construction is allowed if compliant with nighttime standards of Section 10.48 of
the Cupertino Municipal Code.
e. Rules and regulations pertaining to all construction activities and limitations
identified in this permit, along with the name and telephone number of an
applicant appointed disturbance coordinator, shall be posted in a prominent
location at the entrance to the job site.
f. The applicant shall be responsible for educating all contractors and subcontractors
of said construction restrictions.
The applicant shall comply with the above grading and construction hours and noise
limit requirements unless otherwise indicated
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16. DARK SKY COMPLIANCE
Prior to issuance of Building Permits, the applicant/property owner shall submit final
plans in compliance with the approved lighting plans to comply with development
standards of Cupertino Municipal Code Section 19.102.040 Outdoor Lighting
Requirements. In the event changes are proposed from the approved plans, said
changes must be reviewed and approved by the Director of Community Development
or their designee.The applicant shall provide all documentation required to determine
compliance with the Municipal Code.
17. INDEMNIFICATION
As part of the application, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the applicant shall
agree to indemnify, defend with the attorneys of the City's choice, and hold harmless
the City, its City Council, and its officers, employees, and agents (collectively, the
"indemnified parties") from and against any liability, claim, action, cause of action,
suit, damages, judgment, lien, levy, or proceeding (collectively referred to as
"proceeding")brought by a third party against one or more of the indemnified parties
or one or more of the indemnified parties and the applicant related to any Ordinance,
Resolution, or action approving the project, the related entitlements, environmental
review documents, finding or determinations, or any other permit or approval
authorized for the project. The indemnification shall include but not be limited to
damages, fees, and costs awarded against the City, if any, and cost of suit, attorneys'
fees, and other costs, liabilities, and expenses incurred in connection with such
proceeding whether incurred by the Applicant, the City, or the parties initiating or
bringing such proceeding.
The applicant shall agree to (without limitation) reimburse the City its actual
attorneys' fees and costs incurred in defense of the litigation. Such attorneys' fees and
costs shall include amounts paid to the City's outside counsel and shall include City
Attorney time and overhead costs and other City staff overhead costs and any costs
directly related to the litigation reasonably incurred by City. The applicant shall
likewise agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the indemnified parties from
and against any damages, attorneys' fees, or costs awards, including attorneys' fees
awarded under Code of Civil Procedure section 1021.5, assessed or awarded against
the indemnified parties. The Applicant shall cooperate with the City to enter a
Reimbursement Agreement to govern any such reimbursement.
The Applicant shall agree to (without limitation) reimburse the City for all costs
incurred in additional investigation or study of, or for supplementing, redrafting,
revising, or amending, any document (such as an Environmental Impact Report,
negative declaration, specific plan, or general plan amendment) if made necessary by
proceedings challenging the project approvals and related environmental review, if
the applicant desires to continue to pursue the project.
The Applicant shall agree that the City shall have no liability to the Applicant for
business interruption, punitive, speculative, or consequential damages.
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18. NOTICE OF FEES, DEDICATIONS, RESERVATIONS OR OTHER EXACTIONS
The Conditions of Project Approval set forth herein may include certain fees,
dedication requirements, reservation requirements, and other exactions. Pursuant to
Government Code Section 66020(d) (1), these Conditions constitute written notice of
a statement of the amount of such fees, and a description of the dedications,
reservations, and other exactions. You are hereby further notified that the 90-day
approval period in which you may protest these fees, dedications, reservations, and
other exactions,pursuant to Government Code Section 66020(a),has begun. If you fail
to file a protest within this 90-day period complying with all of the requirements of
Section 66020,you will be legally barred from later challenging such exactions.
Please note that if this permit is not vested within a year, it shall expire on December
13,2023.
Staff received the following public comment(staff's response is in italics):
On November 29,2022,staff received an email from a neighboring property owner
stating concerns over privacy and the second story massing.
Staff recorded the public comment and responded to the commenter. Comments were
forwarded to the applicant and design team for consideration and coordination with the
neighbor. Over the course of two weeks staff exchanged emails and met in person with the
neighbor. Staff explained that the project meets the requirements for second story privacy
screening and addressed the concerns related to the second stories impact on views and
light.
Staff has made all the findings that are required for approval of a Two-Story Permit as
required and no additional conditions were placed as a condition for approval by
Cupertino's Municipal Code, Chapter 19.28.140 (B).
1. The project is consistent with the Cupertino General Plan, any applicable specific plans,
zoning ordinances and the purposes of this title.
The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan as the project is within the
Low-Density land use area. There are no applicable specific plans that affect the
project. The project has been found to be consistent with the requirements of
Cupertino Municipal Code Chapter 19.28 Single Family (R-1) Residential.
2. The granting of the permit will not result in a condition that is detrimental or injurious to
property improvements in the vicinity, and will not be detrimental to the public health,
safety or welfare.
The granting of the permit will not result in a condition that is detrimental or injurious
to property improvements in the vicinity, and will not be detrimental to the public
health, safety or welfare as the projects is located within the R1-5 (Single Family
Residential) zoning district and will be compatible with the surrounding uses of the
neighborhood.
3. The proposed project is harmonious in scale and design with the general neighborhood.
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The proposed project is located in a residential area consisting of single-family homes.
The proposed project maintains the single-family home scale found compatible with
the general neighborhood.
4. Adverse visual impacts on adjoining properties have been reasonably mitigated.
Any potential adverse impacts on adjoining properties have been reasonably
mitigated through installation of a front-yard tree and privacy plantings along the side
and rear property lines as required by the R-1 Ordinance that have sill heights of 5-
feet or less.
Also, please note that an appeal of this decision can be made within fourteen (14)
calendar days from the date of this letter(Tuesday,January 3,2023,at 5:00 p.m.). If this
happens,you will be notified of a public hearing,which will be scheduled before the
Planning Commission. Please find a copy of the appeal form attached for your
convenience and to ensure your health and safety during the COVID pandemic (also
available online at: www.cupertino.org(planningforms.) The completed appeal form and
filing fee must be received by the deadline to appeal and may be submitted in one of the
following ways:
1. Preferred: Email the completed form to cityclerk@cupertino.org and call (408)
777-3223 between 7:30AM-5:30PM(M-Th) and 7:30AM-4:30PM (F) to arrange
for payment by credit card.
2. Other options:
a. Mail the completed form and a check in the amount of$347 to Attn: City
Clerk, City of Cupertino, 10300 Torre Avenue, CA 95014.
b. Obtain an appointment to file the appeal by contacting the City Clerk by
email or phone (see contact information above).
Please contact the City Clerk's office for additional guidance and instructions on how to
file.
Sincerely,
/s/
Phillip Truong
Assistant Planner
City of Cupertino
Enclosures: Approved Plan Set
CC: Grand Success LLC
4045 Moreland Way,
San Jose, CA, 95130
Chingyun Hsiang&Chenyi Liu
10558 Gascoigne Dr
Cupertino, CA, 95014