DRC 02-19-03Design Review Committee
February 19, 2003
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 777-3308
APPROVED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE DESIGN REVIEW
COMMITrEE HELD ON FEBRUARY 19, 2003
ROLL CALL
Committee Members present:
Committee Members absent:
Staff present:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
January 15, 2003
Taghi Saadati, Chairperson
Angela Chen, Commissioner
Gilbert Wong, Commissioner
Peter Gilli, Senior Planner
Gary Chao, Assistant Planner
Minutes of the January 15, 2003 Design Review Committee were approved with the
following corrections:
Page 6, paragraph 2, sentence 2 should read '...were a lot of signs.'
Page 6, paragraph 4, sentence 5, bring should be changed to being.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
POSTPONEMENTS/REMOVAL FROM CALENDAR:
ORAL COMMUNICATION: None
CONSENT CALENDAR: None
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
None
PUBLIC HEARING:
1. Application:
Applicant:
Location:
R-2003-01
Mike Chen (Chow Residence)
10518 Gascoigne Drive
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Residential Design Review of a new 2,827 square foot, two-story residence.
Design Review Committee decision final unless appealed
Staff Presentation: Gary Chao, Assistant Planner, briefly described the project. Mr.
Chao explained that Larry Cannon, Architectural Consultant, has reviewed the plans
and recommends approval. Staff is recommending a minor change to the front porch
element to add another column to the right of the entry door to allow better symmetry
and proportion. In addition, staff recommends the addition of a railings feature. The
applicant has agreed to the changes and has amended the plan. The project meets the
privacy planting requirements and the applicant will be required to obtain a covenant
on the property to maintain those screening trees prior to building permit issuance.
Staff recommends approval.
Angela Chen, Commissioner, asked to review the privacy-planting plan. Mr. Chao
explained that the second story window on the rear of the home is the only new
window that would require the privacy planting. Three trees will screen this window.
The window on the left side elevation will also be screened. Taghi Saadati,
Chairperson, asked how long it would take for the trees to provide privacy protection.
Mr. Chao stated that the privacy protection trees are required to be no less than eight
feet tall and a minimum 24" box at the time of planting. There were no concerns from
the neighbors.
MOTION:
SECOND:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
VOTE:
Commissioner Chen moved to approve R-2003-01.
Chairperson Saadati.
None
None
2-0
Application:
Applicant:
Location:
R-2002-02
Robert Zehm
10541 Randy Lane
Residential Design Review of a new 640 square foot second living unit in a P(A1)
zone.
Design Review Committee decision final unless appealed
Staff Presentation: Peter Gilli, Senior Planner, stated that 10541 Randy Lane was located
in the neighborhood referred to as Linwood Acres and was rezoned to a planned
development by the City Council back in September 2002 while the neighborhood
group reviews possible changes to their regulations. An interim ordinance is in place
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with a mix of R1 and A1 policies and applies the stricter of the two regulations. The
accessory structure ordinance is the exactly same in both the RI and A1 regulations.
The review of this accessory structure is mostly compatibility and neighborhood
impacts. Mr. Gilli briefly explained that the structure meets the daylight plane on all
sides of the unit. The applicant has been working with neighbors and they are
supportive of the project. Staff encourages second dwelling units and is recommending
approval.
Commissioner Chen asked if this project was within the Linwood Acres review area.
Mr. Gilli stated that it was and because of the interim ordinance this project was subject
to Design Review. The Linwood Acres neighborhood group has reviewed the plan, but
it was not necessary. The applicant has worked hard to meet the city's requirements
and also the neighborhood group's request to keep the heights down. Commissioner
Chen asked if this property had any sidewalks. Mr. Gilli said no and explained that 98-
99% of all the properties in Linwood Acres had no sidewalks. However, the applicant is
aware that the Public Works Department may require bonding when a building permit
is tiled, but wait on requiring the installation until after the neighborhood group has
agreed upon what course it would like to take. The bond will be released if no
sidewalks are required.
Chairperson Saadati asked about the possibility of a future owner wanting to build a
second story to the main residence. Mr. Gilli stated that the second unit would count
towards floor area.
Carl Orr, 10524 Randy Lane, stated that the existing house is small and there are
currently many mature trees. Mr. Orr was glad that the home is staying in the
applicant's family and that Robert Zehm, applicant, is making good use of the property
and it's a good idea.
MOTION:
SECOND:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
VOTE:
Commissioner Chen moved to approve R-2003-02.
Chairperson Saadati.
None
None
2-0
Respectfully submitted:
Kiersa Witt
Administrative Clerk
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