RM-2015-19b OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CITY HALL
10300 TORRE AVENUE • CUPERTINO, CA 95014-3255
C U P E RT I N O (408)777-3308 • FAX(408)777-3333•planninq(a�cupertino.orq
October 1, 2015
BO Design
Attn: Hamed Balazadeh
21060 Homestead Rd #130
Cupertino, Ca. 95014
SUBJECT: TWO STORY PERMIT AND MINOR RESIDENTIAL PERMIT ACTION LETTER—
Applications R-2015-24 and RM-2015-19
This letter confirms the decision of the Director of Community Development, given on October
l, 2015, approving a Two-Story Permit (R-2015-24) to allow the construction of a new 4,218
square foot single family residence and a Minor Residential Permit (RM-2015-19) to allow a
second story balcony on the new residence, located at 10265 Judy Avenue with the following
conditions:
1. APPROVED PROTECT
This approval is based on a plan set entitled, "New Construction For: Baules residence,
10265 Judy Ave., Cupertino, Ca 95014" consisting of nule sheets labeled "A-01 to A-4, L-0
and a Boundary and Topographic Map", dated "Received August 25, 2015" except as may
be amended by conditions in this resolution.
2. 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, build'uzg 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.
3. COMPLIANCE WITH PUBLIC WORKS CONFIRMATION FORM
The project shall comply with the requirements indicated on the Public Works Confirmation
form, including, but not limited to, dedications, easements, off-site improvements,
undergrounding of utilities, all necessary agreements, and utility i�lstallations/relocations as
deemed necessary by the Director of Public Works and required for public health and
safety. The Public Works Confirmation is a preliminary revie�v, and is not an exhaustive
review of the subject development. Additional requirements may be established and
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implemented during the construction permitting process. The project construction plans
shall address these requirements with t11e construction permit submittal, and all required
improvements shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works prior to
final occupancy.
4. PRIVACY PLANTING
The final privacy-planting plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Division
prior to issuance of building permits. The variety, size, planting distance shall be consistent
�vith the City's requirements.
5. 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 prior to final occupancy of the
residence.
6. LANDSCAPE PROTECT SUBMITTAL
Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit a full landscape project
submittal per sections 14.15.040 A, B, C, and D of the Landscaping Ordinance if more than
2,500 square feet of landscaping area is proposed. The Water-Efficient Design Checklist
(Appendix A of Chapter 14.15), Landscape and Irrigation Design Plans, and Water Budget
Calculations shall be reviewed and approved to the satisfaction of the Director of
Community Development prior to issuance of building permits.
7. REORIENTAION OF THE HOME
Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit plans to be reviewed and
approved by the Plannnlg Division to ensure that the home is reoriented so that the first
floor setback is 11'6" is adjacent to 10279 Judy Avenue, and the five (5) foot first floor
setback is adjacent to 10265 Judy Avenue. The second floor side setbacks are to remau� the
same at fifteen (15) feet on each side. The end result will "flip" the house.
8. 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.
9. EXTERIOR BUILDING MATERIALS/TREATMENTS
Final building exterior treatment plan (i�zcluding 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 buildulg permits. The final
builduZg exterior plan shall closely resemble the details shown on the origi�zal approved
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plans. Any exterior changes determined to be substantial by the Director of Community
Development shall require a minor modification approval with neighborhood input.
10. 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) reimbursulg 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 shaIl 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.
11. 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 September 29,
2016.
During the comment period, staff received comments from an adjacent property owner with
comments centered on privacy and massing of the home. While the project meets the necessary
requirements of Chapter 19.28: Single-Family Residential (R-1) Zones of the Cupertino
Municipal Code (CMC), the property o��ner has agreed to "flip" the home so that the larger
setback distance of the first floor, 11'6", is adjacent to 10279 Judy Avenue. The side second floor
setbacks will remain the same, fifteen (15) feet on each side. A condition has been added to
ensure the "flip" of the home. Additionally, the Property Owner has agreed to work with the
adjacent property owner to ensure consistency with the privacy planting requirements of CMC
Section 19.28.120 (C)(2). No additional condition is needed.
City staff has determined that the proposed project is i�1 compliance with the provisions of
Chapter 19.28.140 (A) and 19.28.140 (B) of the Cupertino Municipal Code. T`herefore, no
conditions of approval are required in order to address the comments raised during the noticuzg
period.
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Staff has made all the findings that are required for approval of a Two-Story Permit and Minor
Residential Permit as required by Cuperti�lo's Municipal Code, Chapter 19.28.140 (A) and (B).
1. The project is consistent witli tlle Cupe��tino Gene��al Plan, any applicable specific plans, zoning
ordinances and the pu��poses 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. T}ie granting of the permit will not result in a condition that is detriniental or injurious to
p��operty Tmp�•ovements in tlle vicinity, and will not be detrimental to the public I2ealt12, safet�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 project is located within the R1-10 (Single Family
Residential) zoning district, and will be compatible with the surrounding uses and
neighborhood.
3. The proposed project is hczrmonious in scale and design with the general neigliborllood.
The proposed project is located in a residential area consisting of single family homes.
The proposed project maintains the single family home scale found in the neighborhood.
4. Adverse visual impacts on adjoining properties have been re�sonably initigated.
Any potential adverse impacts on adjouzing properties have been reasonably mitigated
through the installation of privacy protection plantings as required.
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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rick Serrano
Assistant Planner
City of Cupertuzo
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Enclosures:
Approved Plan Set
CC:Sukhuant or Kulvinder Bains, 10265 Judy Ave, Cupertino, Ca 95014
Lisa Warren, 10279 Judy Ave, Cupertino, Ca 95014
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