103-2. Residential Design Review Approval letter.pdf
Attachment 2
OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CITY HALL
10300 TORRE AVENUE •CUPERTINO, CA 95014-3255
(408) 777-3308 • FAX (408) 777-3333 • planning@cupertino.org
March 14, 2011
Darryl Harris
RH Associates
10091 Streeter Rd. #13
Auburn CA 95602
SUBJECT: RESIDENTIAL DESIGN REVIEW ACTION LETTER – Application R-2011-03:
This letter confirms the decision of the Director of Community Development, given on March 14, 2011; approving a
new 3,683 square feet, two-story single family residence located at 21150 Grenola Drive, with the following
conditions:
1.APPROVED PROJECT
This approval is based on a plan set entitled, “Proposed Residence for Subir Sengupta/ Elena Herrera, 21150
Grenola Drive, Cupertino, CA 95014” consisting of seven (7) sheets dated January 2011, except as may be
amended by conditions in this resolution.
2.ACCURACY OF THE PROJECT 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 any property data may invalidate this approval and
may require additional review.
3.LANDSCAPING PLAN
The final landscaping plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Division prior to issuance of
building permits. If the landscaping area (defined by section 14.15.030) is greater than 2,500 square feet, then a
full landscape project submittal per section 14.15.040 is required prior to issuance of building permits.
4.PRIVACY PLANTING
The final privacy-planting plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Division prior to issuance of
building permits. If existing tree(s) is used for privacy screening, a letter from a certified arborist shall be
submitted confirming that the tree(s) is in good condition and is appropriate privacy protection in any season.
5.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.
6.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.
7.EXTERIOR BUILDING MATERIALS/TREATMENTS
Final building exterior treatment plan (including but not limited to details on exterior color, material,
architectural treatments and/or embellishments) shall be reviewed and approved by the Director of
Community Development prior to issuance of building permits. The final building exterior plan shall closely
resemble the details shown on the original approved plans. Any exterior changes determined to be substantial
by the Director of Community Development shall require a minor modification approval with neighborhood
input.
8.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 be aware that if this permit is not used within two years, it shall expire on March 14, 2012.
Staff received the following concerns on March 11, 2011 from an anonymous neighbor:
1.The notice board does not include a three dimensional image.
2.A complete landscape plan is not available for review for this project and privacy planting is not provided
for the west elevation.
3.The proposed composition roof shingles and shingle siding are not consistent with the neighborhood.
Stucco and tiled roof are preferred.
Staff has verified that the colored perspective rendering provided on the notice board meets the requirements set
forth in 19.28.100(B)(1). The staggered window sill heights, along a stairway on the second story of the west
elevation, comply with the privacy planting requirement as listed in 19.28.070(A). The use of roof shingles and
siding are consistent and compatible with the predominant style of the neighborhood.
Staff has made all the findings that are required for approval of a Two-story Residential Permit as required by the
of Cupertino's Municipal Code, Chapter 19.28.100 (D). Also, please note that an appeal of this decision can be made
within 14 calendar days from the date of this letter. If this happens, you will be notified of a public hearing, which
will be scheduled before the Planning Commission.
Sincerely,
Aparna Ankola
Planning Division
City of Cupertino
408-777-3319
aparnaa@cupertino.org
Enclosures:
Approved Plan Set
Cc: Subir Sengupta/Elena Herrera, 21150 Grenola Drive, Cupertino, CA 95014
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