RM-2015-24b OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CITY HALL
10300 TORRE AVENUE •CUPERTINO, CA 95014-3255
C U P E RT 1 N t) (408) 777-3308 • FAX(408)777-3333• planninqCa�cupertino.orq
August 19, 2015
Ray Chen
1532 Wright Ave
Sunnyvale, Ca. 94087
SUBJECT: MINOR RESIDENTIAL PERMIT ACTION LETTER-Application RM-2015-24:
This letter confirms the decision of the Director of Community Development, given on
August 19, 2015, approving a Minor Residential Permit to allow a portion of a 333 square foot
addition to encroach into the required rear yard setback, located at 7512 De La Farge Drive,
with the following conditions:
1. APPROVED PROTECT
This approval is based on the plan set entitled "Residential Remodel/Addition, For: Mr.
Sivak, 7512 De La Forge, Cupertino CA95014" consisting of five sheets labeled "AO-1 to
AO-4 and C-1", dated Received July 31, 2015" 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
building plans.
3. ACCURACY OF THE PROTECT 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.
4. 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.
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5. 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.
6. INDEMNIFICATION
Except as otherwise prohibited by law, the applicant shall indemnify and hold harmless
the City, its City Council, and its officers, employees and agents (collectively, the
"indemnified parties") from and against any claim, action, or proceeding brought by a
third party against one or more of the indemnified parties or one or more of the
indemnified parties and the applicant to attack, set aside, or void this Resolution 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 applicant shall pay such attorneys' fees and costs within 30
days following receipt of invoices from City. Such attorneys' fees and costs shall include
amounts paid to counsel not otherwise employed as City staff and shall include City
Attorney time and overhead costs and other City staff overhead costs and any costs
directly related to the litigation reasonably incurred by City.
7. 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 August 19, 2016.
Staff has made all the findings that are required for approval a Minor Residential Permit as
required by the of Cupertino's Municipal Code, Chapter 19.28.140 (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.
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1. The project is consistent with the Cupertino General Plan, any applicable specific plans, zoning
ordinances and the purposes of this title.
The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan as the project is within the
Low Density land use area. There are no applicable specific plans that affect the
project. The project has been found to be consistent with the requirements of
Cupertino Municipal Code Chapter 19.28 Single Family (R-1) Residential.
2. The granting of the permit will not result in a condition that is detrimental or injurious to
property improvements in the vicinity, and will not be detrimental to the public health, safety
or welfare.
The granting of the permit will not result in a condition that is detrimental or injurious
to property improvements in the vicinity, and will not be detrimental to the public
health, safety or welfare as the projects is located within the R1-6 (Single Family
Residential) zoning district, and will be compatible with the surrounding uses and
neighborhood.
3. The proposed project is harmonious in scale and design with the general neighborhood.
The proposed project is located in a residential area consisting of single family homes.
The proposed project maintains the single family home scale found throughout the
neighborhood.
4. Adverse visual impacts on adjoining properties have been reasonably mitigated.
Any potential adverse impacts on adjoining properties have been reasonably
mitigated through setback conformance.
Sincerely, .
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Shila Behzadiaria
Assistant Planner
City of Cupertino
Enclosures: Approved Plan Set
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