R-2004-37b
10300 Torre Auenue
Cupertino, California 95014
Telephone: (408) 777-3308
FAX: (408) 777-3333
CITY OF
CU E TIN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
October 28, 2004
Thomas Liu
20710 Carniel Avenue
Saratoga, CA 95070
SUBJECT: DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE ACTION LETTER - Application R-2004-37
This letter confirms the decision of the Design Review Committee, given at the meeting
of October 27,2004; approving an exception for a 100 square foot second story addition
that results in the second story exceeding 35% of the first story and exceptions to allow
more than 50% of the second story exterior walls without wall offsets, located at 10077
Scenic Blvd., according to Resolution No. 182.
Please be aware that if this permit is not used within one year, it shall expire on
October 27,2005.
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 City Council.
Assistant Planner
Enclosures:
Resolution Nos. 182
Cc: Stewart Wu, 10077 Scenic Blvd., Cupertino, CA 95014
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R-2004-37
CITY OF CUPERTINO
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, California 95014
RESOLUTION NO.. 182
OF THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO APPROVING A
EXCEPTION FOR A 100 SQUARE FOOT SECOND STORY ADDITION THAT RESULTS IN
THE SECOND STORY EXCEEDING 35% OF THE FIRST STORY AND EXCEPTIONS TO
ALLOW MORE THAN 50% OF THE SECOND STORY EXTERIOR WALLS WITHOUT
W ALL OFFSETS
SECTION I: PROTECT DESCRIPTION
Application No.:
Applicant:
Location:
R - 2004-37
Thomas Liu
10077 Scenic Blvd.
SECTION II: FINDINGS
WHEREAS, the necessary public notices have been given in accordance with the Procedural
Ordinance of the City of Cupertino, and the Design Review Committee has held one or more
public hearings on this matter; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has met the burden of proof required to support said application;
and has satisfied the following requirements:
1. The literal enforcement of the provisions of this chapter will result in restrictions
inconsistent with the spirit and intent of this chapter;
2. The granting of this exception will not result in a condition that is materially
detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare;
3. The exception granted is one that will require the least modification of the prescribed
design regulation and the minimum variance that will accomplish the purpose;
4. The proposed exception will not result in significant visual impact as viewed from
abutting properties.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That after careful consideration of maps, facts, exhibits, testimony and other evidence
submitted in this matter, the design review application is hereby approved subject to the
conditions which are enumerated in this Resolution beginning on page 2 thereof; and
Resolution No. 182
Page 2
R-2004-37
October 27, 2004
That the subconclusions upon which the findings and conditions specified in this resolution
are based and contained in the public hearing record concerning Application R-2004-37 set
forth in the Minutes of the Design Review Committee meeting of, October 27, 2004, and are
incorporated by reference as though fully set forth herein.
SECTION III. CONDITIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPT.
1. APPROVED PROTECT
This approval is based on a plan set entitled, "Residential House Remodel, Owner: Teresa
Wu, 10077 Scenic Blvd., Cupertino, CA. 95014," received October 14, 2004 consisting of
three sheets (AI-A3), except as may be amended by conditions in this resolution.
2. CONSUL TA TION 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 Design
Review Committee.
3. 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.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of October 2004, at a Regular Meeting of the Design
Review Committee of the City of Cupertino, State of California, by the following roll call
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
ATTEST:
COMMISSIONERS: Commissioner Miller and Chairperson Wong
COMMISSIONERS:
COMMISSIONERS:
COMMISSIONERS:
APPROVED:
Isl CiddvWordell
Ciddy Wordell
City Planner
I sl Gilbert Wong
Gilbert Wong, Chairperson
Design Review Committee
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Project Title: R-2004-37
Project Location -(be specific): 10077 Sce�iic Blvd.
Project Location -(City):Cupertino Project Location -(County): Santa Clara
Description of Project: Residential Design F:eview exception for a 100 square foot second
storv addition that results in the second storv e�ceeding 35% of the first storv
Name of Public Agency approving project: !�'it ��of Cu
Name of Person or Agency carrying out project: Thomas Liu (Wu residence)
Exempt Status: (check one)
_ Ministerial (Sec. 21080(b)(1); 15263);
Declared Emergency (Sec. 21080(b i(3); 15269(a));
_ Emergency Project (Sec. 21080(b)(��); 15269(b)(c));
x Categorical Exemption. State type and section number: 15301 e(1)
_Statutory Exemption. State code nuriber:
Reasons why project is exempt: Minor ac.dition to single-familv house
Lead Agency
Contact Person: P ter Gilli .�rea code/telephone number�408� 777-3313
Signature: I►ate: October 27, 2004 Title: Senior Planner
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