DRC 12-20-07Design Review Committee
December 20, 2007
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 777-3308
APPROVED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE DESIGN REVIEW
COMMITTEE HELD ON December 20, 2007
ROLL CALL
Committee Members present:
Committee Members absent:
Staff present:
Staff absent:
Marty Miller, Chairperson
David Kaneda, Commissioner
None
Gary Chao
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
December 6, 2007
Minutes of the December 6, 2007 Design Review Committee meeting were not approved as
there was no quorum vote
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
None
POSTPONEMENTS/REMOVAL FROM CALENDAR:
None
ORAL COMMUNICATION:
None
CONSENT CALENDAR:
None
PUBLIC HEARING:
1. Application No.(s): ASA-2007-17
Applicant: Keith Kolker (Cupertino Development Corp)
Location: 10855 N. Stelling Road (Las Palmas)
Architectural and Site Approval for final building and landscaping plans for an
approved residential development
Design Review Committee decision final unless appealed.
Staff member Chao explained that the residential development was approved on July of 2007
with the stipulation that the Design Review Committee review and approve the final
landscaping, color scheme and pedestrian walkways designs. At the City Council meeting on
July several items were specifically mentioned; landscaping, re-alignment of the street curb,
pedestrian scale ,trellis features, roof color, gazebo placement and access to the neighboring
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church. The applicant has addressed all of these issues with this application. Chairperson Miller
asked about the count of the units on the developments. The color of the roof materials was
discussed. The City Council mentioned a darker colored roof, but the applicant's study
indicated that a lighter colored roof would be more energy efficient. The entrances to the
common interior courtyard areas would be enhanced with planters and trees. Staff recommends
that the applicant work with Staff to design pedestrian scale trellises or archways (or similar
architectural features) at the entrances to these common courtyard areas. Final design/revised
plans shall be reviewed and approved by the City prior to issuance of the building permits.
Commissioner Kaneda asked about the logistics of planting climbing vines along the outside of
the soundwall bordering the freeway. The applicant, Keith Kolker, stated that they were
comfortable planting vines along the inside of the soundwall to help curb graffiti, but didn't feel
they should have to plant along the freeway on CalTrans property. Staff member Chao
explained that this is a standard requirement and that the applicant should contact CalTrans.
Commissioner Kaneda questioned if this was indeed a CalTrans standard, perhaps it should be
reviewed and verified to see if it is actually a standard in use. The landscape architect, Paul
Reed, listed two kinds of ivy that are typically planted to fulfill these kinds of requirements. The
applicant also mentioned that they were unhappy about having to loose five feet of public area
in order to meander the sidewalks to accommodate more landscaping. Staff member Chao
explained that this was discussed at length at the Council meeting. The sidewalk design was
put into the conditions of approval so that this residential development would adhere to the
same requirement as another new residential development located nearby. Commissioner
Kaneda stated that applicant has done a good job with this application in addressing the City
Council's concerns. Then moved to approve the application with the condition that climbing
vines be planted along the inside of the soundwall along the freeway with the intent of
ultimately growing up and over the fence to cover the wall along the freeway. Chairperson
Miller agreed with this amended condition.
MOTION: Commissioner Kaneda moved to approve ASA-2007-17
SECOND: Chairperson Miller
ABSENT: none
ABSTAIN: none
VOTE: 2-0
OLD BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
None
Respectfully(( submitted:
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Beth Ebben
Administrative Clerk
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