101-Staff Report.pdf
OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CITY HALL
CUPERTINO, CA 95014-3255
(408) 777--planning@cupertino.org
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No: 6 Agenda Date: June 14, 2011
Application: DP-2011-01, ASA-2011-08, TM-2011-02
Applicant (s): Terry Brown (Robert Adzich)
Property Location: 10216 & 10232 Orange Avenue
Application Summary:
1.DEVELOPMENT PERMIT application for two new, 2,697 square foot, two-story single family
residences.
2.ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE APPROVAL application for two new, 2,697 square foot, two-story
single family residences.
3.TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP application to subdivide a 0.28 acre parcel into two parcels of 6,000
square foot each.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve the following applications per the draft
resolutions (Attachments 1, 2 and 3):
1.Development Permit application, DP-2011-01
2.Architectural and Site Approval application, ASA-2011-08, and
3.Tentative Map application, TM-2011-02.
Project Data:
General Plan Designation: Residential (4.4 – 7.7)
Zoning Designation: P (Res)
Net Lot Area (after dedication): 12,000 square feet
Acreage (Net): .28 acres
Subdivision Proposed: Two (2) - 6,000 square foot parcels
Building SF:
Two Two-story Buildings: 2,697 square feet
FAR: 45%
Building Height: 25 feet 7 inches
Total Parking Proposed: 4 spaces
Total Parking Required: 4 spaces
Project Consistency with:
General Plan: Yes
Zoning: Yes
Environmental Assessment: Categorically Exempt per Sections 15303, Class 3 (New
Construction or Conversion of Small Structures), and 15315,
Minor Land Divisions, of CEQA
DP-2011-01, ASA-2011-08 10216 & 10232 Orange Avenue June 14, 2011
TM-2011-02
BACKGROUND:
Site Location
The project site is currently developed with two residential units. The site is located on the east side of
Orange Avenue, north of Olive Avenue, and is surrounded by other apartments/duplexes on the north,
south and the east and by single-family residences to the west.
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DISCUSSION:
Project Description
The key highlights of the project are summarized as follows:
Demolition of existing residential units and any accessory structures onsite
Subdivision of the site into two side-by-side street fronting parcels, each approximately 6,000 s.f.
Construction of two new 2,697 s.f. two story single family homes
Parking is provided consistent with the Parking Ordinance – two (2) garage spaces and two (2)
driveway spaces
General Plan Conformance
The project proposes to replace the existing two residential units with two new single family homes. The
project is consistent with the General Plan density, which allows a (maximum of four (4) dwelling units
on the site based on gross acreage).
Neighborhood Subdivision Pattern
The applicant is proposing to subdivide the project parcel into two side-by-side lots. Although the width
of the new lots is narrow, there is a similar lot pattern in the project neighborhood and in the general
Monta Vista residential area.
DP-2011-01, ASA-2011-08 10216 & 10232 Orange Avenue June 14, 2011
TM-2011-02
Architectural & Site Design
The design of the two homes reflects the architectural variety and interest in the neighborhood. One of
the proposed homes is a Craftsman style with a substantial porch fronting the street, siding material, hip
roofs, wide eave overhangs, carriage style doors and grouped single hung windows. The other home is a
Spanish Mediterranean style with gable roofs, exposed rafter rails at the gable ends, casement windows
with grids and arches. The garages of both homes have been setback further from the street than the
living area in order to help emphasize the entry and living areas.
Landscape Considerations
No trees are being removed as part of this application. The existing Oak Tree located along the north
property line has been reviewed by the City’s Consulting Arborist and deemed to be healthy. As a
condition of the project, the Oak tree shall be retained on site and protected from any construction
activities.
Environmental Assessment
This project is categorically exempt from Environmental Review pursuant to Sections 15303, Class 3
((New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures), and 15315, Minor Land Divisions, of CEQA.
Noticing and Public Input
The project has been noticed consistent with the requirements of the Municipal Code. Notices were
mailed to property owners within 300 foot of the project site and a legal advertisement was posted in the
Cupertino Courier. In addition, site signage with a color perspective of the proposed project has been
installed at the site. Staff has not been contacted by any member of the public with regard to this project.
CONCLUSION:
Staff supports the project because it is consistent with the General Plan density and the zoning. The
proposed subdivision pattern, and the residential use of the property, is compatible with surrounding
neighborhood. Additionally, the homes are well designed and will complement the neighborhood.
Prepared by: Piu Ghosh, Associate Planner
Reviewed by: Approved by:
/s/Gary Chao /s/Aarti Shrivastava
Gary Chao Aarti Shrivastava
City Planner Community Development Director
ATTACHMENTS:
1.Draft Resolution DP-2011-01
2.Draft Resolution ASA-2011-08
3.Draft Resolution TM-2011-02
4.Plan Set
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