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OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CITY HALL
10300 TORRE AVENUE•CUPERTINO, CA 95014-3255
C U P E RT 1 N O (408)777-3308• FAX(408)777-3333•planninq�a�cupertino.org
May 3, 2013
AJS Designs
Attn: Archana Jain
1631 Villarita Dr.
Campbell, CA 95008
SUBJECT: RESIDENTIAL DESIGN REVIEW AND MINOR RESIDENTIAL PERMIT ACTION LETTER—
Applications R-2013-14 and RM-2013-10
This letter confirms the decision of the Director of Community Development, given on May 3, 2013;
approving a Two Story Permit (R-2013-14) to construct a new 3,214 square foot single family residence
with an attached 373 square foot secondary dwelling unit; and a Minor Residential Permit (RM-2013-10)
to allow three second story balconies on the new residence, located at 10518 E. Estates Drive, with the
following conditions:
1. APPROVED PROTECT
This approval is based on a plan set entitled, "Nellore Residence, 10518 E. Estates Drive, Cupertino,
Ca, 95014" consisting of 16 sheets labeled, "A0.1 to A3.5, T-1 and T-1A," dated Received March 14,
2013, except as may be amended by conditions in this resolution.
2. ANNOTATION OF THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
The conditions of approval set forth shall be incorporated into and annotated on the first page of the
building plans.
3. CONSTRUCTION PLANS SETS REVISIONS/CLARIFICATIONS
Prior to issuance of building permits, the construction plan submittal shall include the following
information and revisions:
a. On sheet A1.1 of the plans, the front balcony must be reduced in size to meet the required 20'
front setback.
4. ACCURACY OF THE PROJECT PLANS
The applicant/property owner is responsible to verify all pertinent property data including but not
limited to property boundary locations, building setbacks, property size, building square footage,
any relevant easements and/or construction records. Any misrepresentation of any property data
may invalidate this approval and may require additional review.
5. COMPLIANCE WITH PUBLIC WORKS CONFIRMATION FORM
The project shall comply with the requirements indicated on the Public Works Confirmation form
dated 1/28/2013, including, but not limited to, dedications, easements, off-site improvements,
undergrounding of utilities, all necessary agreeinents, and utility installations/relocations as deemed
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R-2013-14 and RM-2013-10
necessary by the Director of Public Works and required for public health and safety. The Public
Works Confirmation is a preliminary review, and is not an e�austive review of the subject
development. Additional requirements may be established and implemented during the construction
permitting process. The project construction plans shall address these requirements with the
construction permit submittal, and all required improvements shall be completed to the satisfaction
of the Director of Public Works prior to final occupancy.
6. EXTERIOR BUILDING MATERIALS/TREATMENTS
Final building exterior treatment plan (including but not limited to details on exterior color, material,
architectural treatments and/or embellishments) shall be reviewed and approved by the Director of
Community Development prior to issuance of building permits. The final building exterior plan
shall closely resemble the details shown on the original approved plans. Any exterior changes
determined to be substantial by the Director of Community Development shall require a minor
modification approval with neighborhood input.
7. PRIVACY PLANTING
The final privacy-planting plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Division rior to
issuance of buildin� permits. The variety, size, planting distance shall be consistent with the City's
requirements.
8. PRIVACY 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 consistent with the R-1 Ordinance, for
all windows with views into neighboring yards and a sill height that is 5 feet or less from the second
story finished floor. 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
�rior to final occu�anc�of the residence.
9. CONSULTATION 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 Community Development Department.
10. DEMOLITION REQUIREMENTS
All demolished building and site materials shall be recycled to the maximum extent feasible subject
to the Building Official.
11. GEOTECHNICAL PLAN REVIEW
The applicant's geotechnical consultant shall review and approval all geotechnical aspects of the
development plans (i.e., site preparation and grading, site drainage improvements and design
parameters for fountains and retaining walls) to ensure that their recommendations have been
properly incorporated.
The Development Plans and Geotechnical Plan Review letter shall be submitted to the City for
review and approval by City staff and City Geotechnical Consultant for review and approval prior to
issuance of building permits.
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12. GEOTECHNICAL PLAN REVIEW
The geotechnical consultant shall inspect, test(as needed) and approve all geotechnical aspects of the
project construction. The inspections shall include, but not necessarily be limited to: site preparation
and grading, site surface and subsurface drainage improvements and excavations for foundations
and retaining walls prior to the placement of steel and concrete.
The results of these inspections and the as-built conditions of the project shall be described by the
geotechnical consultant in a letter and submitted to the City Engineer for review prior to final project
approval.
13. DUST CONTROL
The following construction practices shall be implemented during all phases of construction for the
proposed project to prevent visible dust emissions from leaving the site:
a) Water all active construction areas at least twice daily and more often during windy periods to
prevent visible dust from leaving the site; active areas adjacent to windy periods; active areas
adjacent to existing land uses shall be kept damp at all times, or shall be treated with non-toxic
stabilizers or dust palliatives.
b) Cover all trucks hauling soil, sand, and other loose materials or require all trucks to maintain at
least 2 feet of freeboard;
c) Pave, apply water at least three times daily, or apply (non-toxic) soil stabilizers on all unpaved
access roads,parking areas and staging areas at construction sites.
d) Sweep streets daily, or more often if necessary (preferably with water sweepers) if visible soil
material is carried onto adjacent public streets.
e) The applicant shall incorporate the City's construction best management practices into the
building permit plan set.
14. GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION HOURS
All grading activities shall be limited to the dry season (Apri115 to October 15). Grading hours shall
be limited to Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Grading, street construction, demolition or
underground utility work shall not occur on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, and during the
nighttime period as defined in Section 10.48.053(b) of the Municipal Code. Construction activities
shall be limited to Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6
p.m. Construction activities are not allowed on holidays. T'he developer shall be responsible for
educating all contractors and subcontractors of said construction restrictions. Rules and regulation
pertaining to all construction activities and limitations identified in this permit, along with the name
and telephone number of a developer appointed disturbance coordinator, shall be posted in a
prominent location at the entrance to the job site.
15. INDEMNIFICATION
To the extent permitted by law, the Applicant shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, its City
Council, its officers, employees and agents (the "indemnified parties") from and against any claim,
action, or proceeding brought by a third party against the indemnified parties and the applicant to
attack, set aside, or void this ordinance or any permit or approval authorized hereby for the project,
including (without limitation) reimbursing the City its actual attorneys' fees and costs incurred in
defense of the litigation. The City may, in its sole discretion, elect to defend any such action with
attorneys of its choice.
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16. 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.
Please note that if this permit is not vested within a year, it shall expire on May 3, 2014.
Staff has made all the findings that are required for approval of a Two-Story Permit and Minor
Residential Permit as required by the of Cupertino's Municipal Code, Chapter 19.28.140 (B) and (A).
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 Planning Commission.
Sincerely,
ephen Rose
ssoc' er
408-777-3286
stephenr@cupertino.org
Enclosures:
Approved Plan Set
Cr.Hymanand Nellore,10518 E Estates Dr,Cupertino Ca 95014
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PUSLIC WORKS CONFIRMATION FORM
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10300 Torre Avenue (408)777-3354/ Fax(408)777-3333
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A Public Works confirmation form,if required,must be completed prior to project submiftal to the
Planning Departinent. The fee for the confirmation is $263.00. The purpose of this confirmation is
to identify preliminary Public Works issues, which may adversely affect the application. Please
submit this form, the fee, and a copy of the site pIan to the Public Works Departinent for review.
The Public Works Departrnent can be reached at(408) 777-3354.
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