R-2006-49
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, California 95014
Telephone: (408) 777-3308
FAX: (408) 777-3333
CITY OF
CUPEIQINO
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
February 2, 2007
Steve Benzing
12403 Fredericksburg Drive
Saratoga, Ca. 95070
SUBJECT: DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE ACTION LETTER - Application R-2006-49
This letter confirms the decision of the Design Review Committee, given at the meeting
of February 1, 2007; approving a 618 square foot second story addition to an existing
single story residence with an exception for reduced front and rear yard second story
setbacks, located at 10501 N Portal Avenue, according to Resolution No. 248.
Please be aware that if this permit is not used within one year, it shall expire on
February 1, 2008.
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,
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Aki Snelling, AICPD
Senior Planner -'"
City of Cupertino
Enclosures:
Resolution No. 248
Approved Plan Set
CC: Scott and Susan Murray, 10501 N Portal Ave, Cupertino Ca 95014
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R-2006-49
CITY OF CUPERTINO
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, California 95014
RESOLUTION NO. 248
OF THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO APPROVING A 618-
SQUARE FOOT SECOND STORY ADDITION TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-STORY RESIDENCE
WITH AN EXCEPTION FOR REDUCED FRONT YARD AND REAR YARD SECOND STORY
SETBACKS
SECTION I: PROTECT DESCRIPTION
Application No.:
Applicant:
Location:
R-2006-49
Steve Benzing
10501 N. Portal 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. That the literal enforcement of the provisions of this title will result in restrictions inconsistent
with the spirit and intent of this title.
2. That the approval of the exceptions will not result in a condition that is materially detrimental to
the public health, safety, or welfare.
3. That the exceptions to be granted are ones that will require the least modification of the prescribed
regulations 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; 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-2006-49 set forth in the Minutes
of the Design R@view Committee meeting of February 1, 2007 are incorporated by reference as though
fully set forth herein.
Resolution No. 248
Page 2
R-2006-49
February 1, 2007
SECTION III. CONDITIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPT.
1. APPROVED PROTECT
This approval is based on a plan set prepared by Steve Benzing, Architect, for a second story
addition at 10501 N. Portal Avenue for Mr. & Mrs. Scott Murray, dated October 20, 2006,
consisting of three sheets, except as may be amended by conditions in this resolution.
2. CONSULT A 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. SECOND STORY WINDOWS
The applicant shall provide obscure glazing on all second story windows on the rear (west)
elevation of the addition to mitigate privacy impacts onto the adjacent neighbors to the west. The
type of obscure glazing shall be reviewed and approved by the Director of Community
Development prior to issuance of building permits.
4. SECOND STORY SETBACKS
The applicant is granted approval of an exception to the front yard and rear yard second story
setbacks in accordance with the approved plan set dated October 20, 2006.
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 all of the requirements of
Section 66020, you will be legally barred from later challenging such exactions.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of February 2007, 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: Chairperson Chien, Wong
COMMISSIONERS: none
COMMISSIONERS: none
COMMISSIONERS: none
ATTEST:
APPROVED:
Is/Ciddy Wordell
Ciddy Wordell
City Planner
I sl Cary Chien
Cary Chien, Chairperson
Design Review Committee
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Project Application Summary
File: RM-2006-33 Minor Residential Permit
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Environmental: ExempL______ 316-30-101
Project Name: Steve Be:n~!Ilg (Murray- residence)
Manager: Aki Snelling
Notice Type:
300 ft
Location:
10501 N. Portal AYenu~
Description:
Minor Resid.ential Permit for a second-=stQr~de balcony on a new 676 square
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Scott Benzing
Type Address
Contact 12403 Fredericksburg Drive
Saratoga, CA 95070
Phone, Fax, e-mail
Phone: (408) 867-6910
Cell: (408) 805-1328
benzarch@comcast.net
Scott and Susan Murray
Owner 10501 N. Portal Avenue
Cupertino, CA 95014
Work: (408) 202-2681
Home: (408) 252-8115
Cell: (408) 202-3038
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Cupertino, CA 95014
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I certifij that ti,e foregoing statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that a misrepresentation of any submitted data may
invalidate an approval by the City. I have read and understand the ordinances and design guidelines affecting this project in the City ofCupertil/o.
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Applicant's Signature
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I declare ul/der pel/aIty of perjury flwt I am the owner of said property or have Power of Attorney (attach copy) from said property owner and that I consent to
the above-described application and I authorize City staff to visit tI,e site in order to take photographs, slides and/or videotape that may be showl/ at a city
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