R-2004-09b
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, California 95014
Telephone: (408) 777-3308
FAX: (408) 777-3333
CITY OF
CUPEIQ"INO
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
May 20, 2004
Mr. Larry Fu
10731 Johnson Avenue
Cupertino, CA 95014
SUBJECT: DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE ACTION LETTER - Application R-2004-09
This letter confirms the decision of the Design Review Committee, given at the meeting
of May 19, 2004; approving a first story addition (606 square feet) and a new second
story addition (702 square feet) to an existing 1,391 square foot residence, located at
10731 Johnson Avenue, according to Resolution No. 153.
Please be aware that if this permit is not used within one year, it shall expire on
May 19, 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.
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Enclosures:
Resolution No. 153
g:planning/DRC Committee/action letter R-2004-09
Printed on Recycled Paper
R-2004-09
CITY OF CUPERTINO
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, California 95014
RESOLUTION NO. 153
OF THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO APPROVING
A FIRST STORY ADDITION (606 SQUARE FEET) AND NEW SECOND STORY
ADDITION (702 SQUARE FEET) TO AN EXISTING 1,391 SQARE FOOT RESIDENCE.
SECTION II: PROTECT DESCRIPTION
Application No.: R-2004-09
Applicant/Owner: Larry Fu
Location: 10731 Johnson A venue
SECTION II: FINDINGS
WHEREAS, the Design Review Committee of the City of Cupertino received an
application for a first and second story addition to an existing residence, as described in
this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Design Review Committee finds that the changes are beneficial and
compatible with the surrounding area and the following findings can be met;
1. The project will be consistent with the Cupertino Comprehensive General Plan,
any applicable specific plans, zoning ordinances and the purposes of this title.
2. The granting of the special 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.
3. The proposed addition is harmonious in scale and design with the general
neighborhood.
4. The proposed addition is consistent with design guidelines approved by the City
CounciL
5. The proposed addition will not result in significant adverse visual impacts as
viewed from adjoining properties.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That after careful consideration of maps, facts, exhibits, testimony and other evidence
submitted in this matter, the application no. R-2004-09, is hereby approved; and
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-2004-09 as set forth in the Minutes of the Design Review Committee Meeting of May
19,2004, and are incorporated by reference herein.
Resolution No. 153
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R - 2004-09
May 19} 2004
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SECTION III: CONDITIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DEPT.
1. APPROVED EXHIBITS
Approval is based on a plan set entitled: "10731 Johnson Avenue" consisting of 8
pages, except as amended by this resolution.
2. SQUARE FOOTAGE REDUCTION
The applicant/ owner shall reduce the proposed residence by at least 42 square feet
in order to preserve 177 unused square feet for future garage addition/renovation.
The revised plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Department
prior to issuance of building permits.
3. PRIVACY PROTECTION PLANTING
The applicant shall submit a final privacy protection plan indicating the planting of
City approved trees to screen all new second story windows in accordance with the
City's Rl Ordinance unless a waiver is obtained from the affected property owners.
The final privacy protection plan shall be submitted for review and approval prior
to issuance of the final occupancy.
4. 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 of Planning staff.
Proof of recordation must be submitted to the Community Development
Department prior to final occupancy of the residence.
5. 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 an of the requirements
of Section 66020, you will be legally barred from later challenging such exactions.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of May 2004, at a Regular Meeting of the Design
Review Committee of the City of Cupertino, State of California, by the following roll
call vote:
Resolution No. 153
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May 19, 2004
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS: Commissioner Miller and Chairperson Wong
COMMISSIONERS:
COMMISSIONERS:
COMMISSIONERS:
ATTEST:
APPROVED:
f sf Ciddy Wordell
Ciddy Wordell
City Planner
f sf Gilbert Wong
Gilbert Wong, Chairperson
Design Review Committee
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SQUARE FOOTAGE CALCULATION
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A.P.N. 375-31-055
SITE SQUARE FOOTAGE 6299.4 (104.99 X 60)
EXISTING residence home
I st floor 1127
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Garage 264
Proposed to add square footage
1 SI floor 606
2nd Flam 702
Total living area of the additions (new) 1308
Total Existing building space (old) ] 39]
After the addition, total Jiving space win be
1 st floor (old & new total) 1733
2nd Floor (new) 702
Garage (old) 264
Total Iiving area (including garage) 2699
Floor Area Ratio (F.A.R.)
SITE SQUARE FOOTAGE
MAX F.A.R.
MAX Allowed Flam Area
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First floor (includes garage and accessmy structures) 1997
Second flam (includes first floor area with ceiling heights over 15 feet) 702
Floor ratio 35%
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