DRC 08-24-00DRAFT
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 777-3308
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE DESIGN REVIEW
COMMITTEE HELD ON August 24, 2000
ROLL CALL
Committee Members present:
Committee Members absent:
Staff present:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Jerry Stevens, Chairperson
David Doyle, Commissioner
None
Peter Gilli,
None
Assistant Planner
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
POSTPONEMENTS/REMOVAL FROM CALENDAR:
15-ASA-00 MCG Architects (Albertsons)
10425 S. De Anza Blvd.
Architectural and site approval of facade modifications and parking lot re-striping
for an existing grocery store
MOTION: Commissioner Doyle moved to withdraw Application 15-ASA-00
on August 24, 2000.
SECOND: Commissioner Stevens
ABSENT: None
VOTE: Passed 2-0-0
ORAL COMMUNICATION:
CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.
None
Application:
Applicant:
Location:
16-ASA-00
Michael and Katja Degroot
10413 Meadow Place
Architectural and site approval to allow a 37 square foot addition to an existing
duplex.
MOTION: Commissioner Doyle moved to approve Application 16-ASA-00
2
SECOND:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
VOTE:
Commissioner Stevens
None
None
Passed 2-0-0
PUBLIC HEARING:
Application No. (s):
Applicant:
Location:
07-R-00
Barbara Gwozdz
10363 Byme Ave.
Design approval of a new 2,838 square foot, two-story residence resulting in a
floor area ratio of 39.4% and an exception for a second story that is 45% of the
area of the first story where 35% is allowed.
Residential Design Review Committee decision final unless appealed
Staff presentation: Mr. Gilli presented a brief overview of the project. The new
residence meets the ordinance requirements. Mr. Oilli was concemed about the lack of
conformance with the design guidelines, but noted that much of the residences in the
neighborhood do not meet the guidelines. The proposed design fits in with the
neighborhood, so Mr. Gilli was comfortable with recommending approval despite non-
conformities with the guidelines.
The designer of the project, Glenn Cahoon stated that the plan was drawn to comply with
the Cupertino zoning ordinances requiring reduction in massive bulk to make houses
transition from smaller existing homes to larger, newer homes. The upper floor was
pulled back so that the lower floor roof blends into it. A very small portion of the upper
story is visible. The two-story house uses less of the available lot, therefore leaving
more space for landscaping and increasing the setbacks from the property lines.
Additional square footage was picked up in the basement area, which is exempted and
not visible.
Applicant Barbara Gwozdz explained that one of the concems the neighbors have had is
that the elevation of the previous house they had built at 10351 Byme Avenue is too
high. She stated that the City had asked them to change the natural drainage of the lot
which raised the project about halfa story. Commissioner Doyle asked if the elevation of
the subject project was moved up also, and he was assured that it was not.
Commissioner questioned the height of the two chinmeys. The designer explained that
the UBC code requires the top of the chimney to be 2 feet above the roof anywhere 10
feet away. Bruce Irwin, a parmer in the development, stated that it would be possible to
switch to a direct-vent fireplace and eliminate the chimneys if they are a problem.
The neighbor on the left of the property (10375 Byme Avenue), Augustine Chang,
voiced concerns about drainage and over-flooding of the basement onto his property.
Commissioner Stevens asked if the project is in a floodplain. He was told that it is not.
Comm. Doyle indicated that he could not support the project. The applicant could accept
a continuance to address issues brought up by neighbors, or the committee would deny
the application. Comm. Doyle stated that the applicant can appeal the project to the
Planning Commission.
The applicant agreed to accept the continuance rather than denial.
MOTION:
SECOND:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
VOTE:
Comm. Doyle moved to continue this application to the Sept. 13, 2000
meeting.
Chairman Stevens
None
None
Passed 2-0-0
Application No. (s):
Applicant:
Location:
08-R-00
Jon Willey
18870 Tilson Ave
Design approval of a new two story residence resulting in a floor area ratio of
45% and an exception to the R-1 Ordinance to reduce the second story setback
surcharge from 15 feet to 10 feet.
Residential Design Review Committee decision final unless appealed
Staff presentation: Mr. Gilli reviewed the project. Staff recommended approval of the
exception to the setback surcharge due to the fact that the lot was narrow. Staff
recommended modifications to the front elevation to bring the design into conformance
with the design guidelines. Staff stated that privacy protection was not adequately shown
on the plans, but could be handled at the building permit stage.
Applicant Presentation: Jon Willey, the applicant, stated that he had tried to meet staff's
recommendations on numerous occasions. Mr. Willey did not want to change'the design
of the front elevation as recommended by staff. Mr. Willey noted that there is a large
street tree in front of the house that blocks much of the front elevation.
Comm. Doyle indicated he was comfortable with the applicant's design particularly
because the large street tree would block the view of it from the street.
MOTION:
SECOND:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
VOTE:
Comm. Doyle moved for approval.
Chairman Stevens
None
None
Passed 2-0-0
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