R-2004-22b
10300 Torre A7.)enue
Cupertino, California 95014
Telephone: (408) 777-3308
FAX: (408) 777-3333
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
August 19, 2004
Mr. Jim Yang
13534 Myren Drive
Saratoga, CA 95070
SUBJECT: DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE ACTION LETTER - Application R-2004-22
This letter confirms the decision of the Design Review Committee, given at the meeting
of August 18, 2004; approving a first and second story addition for a total house size of
3J44 square feet and an exception for two-story wall planes without offsets, located at
10401 Stokes Avenue, according to Resolution No. 168.
Please be aware that if this permit is not used within one year, it shall expire on
August 18, 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.
Sincerel y,
"..~..Garyehao
Assistant Planner
Enclosures:
Resolution No. 168
Cc: David Tsai, 10410 Stokes Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014
g:planlling/DRC Cmmnitteejaction letter R-2004-22
R-2004-22
CITY OF CUPERTINO
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, California 95014
RESOLUTION NO. 168
OF THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO APPROVING A
FIRST AND SECOND STORY ADDITION, FOR A TOTAL HOUSE SIZE OF 3,144 SQUARE
FEET AND AN EXCEPTION FOR TWO-STORY WALL PLANES WITHOUT OFFSETS.
SECTION 1: PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Application No.:
Applicant:
Location:
R-2004-22
Jim Yang (Tsai residence)
10401 Stokes Avenue
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 w.i.ll 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 w.i.ll accomplish the purpose;
4. The proposed exception will not result in significant visual impact as viewed from
abutting properties.
5. The project is consistent with the Cupertino Comprehensive General Plan, any
applicable specific plans, zoning ordinances and the purposes of Chapter 19.28 of the
Cupertino Municipal Code.
Resolution No. 168
Page 2
R-2004-22
August 18, 2004
6. The granting of this permit will not result in a condition that is detrimental or
injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity, and will not be detrimental to
the public health, safety or welfare;
7. The proposed addition/home is harmonious in scale and design with the general
neighborhood;
8. The proposed addition/home is generally consistent with design guidelines
developed by the Director of Community Development;
9. The proposed addition/home will not result in significant adverse visual impacts as
viewed from adjoining properties.
NOW, THEREFORR 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
That the subcondusions upon which the findings and conditions specified in this resolution
are based and contained in the public hearing record concerning Application R-2004-22 set
forth in the Minutes of the Design Review Committee meeting ot August 18, 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 for a first and second story addition, for a total house size of 3,144 square
feet and an exception for two-story wall planes without offsets, based on the plan set
entitled "Residence Addition, 10410 Stokes Ave, Cupertino, Ca." except as may be
amended by conditions in this resolution
2. PRIV ACY PLANTING PLAN
A detailed privacy-planting plan shall be submitted to the Planning Department for
review and approval prior to issuance of the building permits. The plan shall be
consistent with the privacy screening provisions in the Chapter 19.28 of the Zoning
Ordinance.
3. PRIV ACY 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. 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.
Resolution No. 168
Page 3
R-2004-22
August 18, 2004
4. 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 18th day of August 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:
COMMISSIONERS: Commissioner Miller and Chairperson Wong
COMMISSIONERS:
COMMISSIONERS:
COMMISSIONERS:
ATTEST:
APPROVED:
f sf Cidd y Wordell
Ciddy Worden
City Planner
f sf Gilbert Wong
Gilbert Wong, Chairperson
Design Review Committee
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Project Title: R-2004-22 Santa Clara County
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Project Location -(be specific): 10410 Sto�:es Avenue
Project Location -(City):Cupertino P roject Location -(County): Santa Clara
Description of Project: Residential Desi n�Review for a first and second storv addition, for a
total house size of 3,144 square feet
Name of Public Agency approving project: !�itv of Cupertino
Name of Person or Agency carrying out project: Jim Yang (Tsai residence)
Exempt Status: (check one)
_ Ministerial (Sec. 21080(b)(1); 1526�i);
_ Declared Emergency (Sec. 21080(b; (3); 15269(a));
_ Emergency Project (Sec. 21080(b)(��); 15269(b)(c));
x Categorical Exemption. State type and section number: 15301 L) (1)
• _Statutory Exemption. State code nuniber:
Reasons why project is exempt: Single-famil_y residence
Lead Agency
Contact Person: Gary Chao E►rea code/telephone number (408) 777-3247
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Signature: // ' %'� � D ate: Au�ust 18, 2004 Title: Associate Planner
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