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June 6, 2016
Sabrina or Gino lZuiz
10240 Stern Ave
Cupertino, Ca. 95014
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SUBJECT:DESIGN REVIEW COMMIT'TEE ACTION LETTER—Application EXG2016-02
' etter confirms the decision of the besign Review Convnittee, given at the meeting of June 2, 2016e
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approving a Fence Exception to allow the construction of a fence in n Nor 328setback area of a
family residence,located at 10240 Stern Avenue, according to Resoluh
Please be aware that if this permit is not used within one year,it shall expire on June 2, 2017.
Also, p
lease note that an appeal of this decision can be made within 14 calendar days from �e ore the
this decision. If this happens,you will be notified of a public hearing,which will be scheduled be
City Council.
Sincerely,
Er• Serrano
Associate Planner
City of Cupertino
Enclosures: Resolution No.328
EXG2016-02
CITY OF CLTPERTIIVO
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, California 95014
IZESOLUTIOlV 1V0. 328
OF TI�E DESIGIV REVIEW COMIVIITTEE O�' THE CITY OF CUPERTIlVO
APPIZOVIl�TG A FENCE EXCEPTIOIV TO ALLO�hT THE CONSTIZUCTIOlV OF A
FElVCE IN T�IE FROlVT SETBACK AREA OF A SIlVGLE-FAMILY RESIDElVCE
SECTION I• PROTECT DESCIZIPTIOlV
Application IVo.: EXC-2016-02
Applicant: Sabrina and Gino Ruiz
Location: 10240 Stern Avenue, AP1V: 375-12-042
SECTIOlV II: FINI�INGS
WHEREAS, the Design Review Committee of the City of Cupertino received an
application for an Exception from the Residential Single Family Zoning regulations as
described in Section I. of this Resolution; and
WHEIZEAS, the Project is Categorically Exempt from the requirements of the California
Environmental C�uality Act pursuant to Section 15303, Class 3 (1Vew construction or
conversion of small structures); and
WHEREAS, the necessary notices have been given in accordance with the Procedural
Qrdinance of the City of Cupertino, and the Design Review Committee has held at least
one Public Meeting on this matter; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has met the burden of proof required to support said
application; and
WHEREAS, the Design Review Committee finds the following with regard to the'
exception for this application:
1. The literal enforcement of the provisions of this chapter will result in restriction
inconsistent with the spirit and intent of this chapter.
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The proposed fence location has been desigried to meet the intent of the chapter
by providing a fence height that is allowed (six feet), and the location is least
intrusive to the adjacent property owners.
2. The granting of the exception will not result in a condition which is materially
detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare.
The fence location will not be detrimental to public health, safety or welfare
because the fence location is generally consistent with the City's fence ordinance,
and the fence will provide privacy for property owners.
3. The exception to be granted is one that will require the least modification of the prescribed
regulation and the minimum variance that will accomplish the purpose.
The fence height and material is consistent with the ordinance. Placement of the
fence location is consistent with that of a key lot, ancl the placement of the fence
would be consistent with the requirements�of street side fence location.
4. The proposed exception will not result in a hazardous condition for pedestrian and
vehicular traffic.
The proposed fence is five (5) feet from the property line which provides
adequate pedestrian accessibility. Additionally, Public j/Vorks has reviewed the
site plan, and has determined that the proposed fence location will not be
detrimental to vehicular traffic.
5. The proposed development is otherwise consistent with the City's General Plan and with
the purpose of this chapter as described in Section 19.48.010
The proposed fence is otherwise consistent with the City's General Plan since
fences are permitted throughout the single-family home area.
6. The proposed development meets the requirements of the Santa Clara Fire Department
and Sheriff's Department, and if security gates are proposed, that attempts are made to
standardize access.
There are no issues with the fence. Santa Clara Fire Department and the Sheriff's
Department are normally concerned when security gates are proposed. The
projects proposes no security gates.
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7. The fence height for the proposed residential fence is needed to ensure adequate screening
andlor privacy.
The six-foot fence height is consistent with the allowable fence height which is to
aid in providing privacy.
IVOW, THERE�ORE,BE IT RESOLVED:
That after careful consideration of the maps, facts, exhibits, testimony and other evidence
submitted in this matter, subject to the conditions which are enumerated in this
I�esolution beginning on PAGE 3 thereof:
1. The application for an Exception to the 1Zesidential Single Family zoning regulations,
Application no. EXC-2016-02 is hereby APPRO�TED, and
That the sub-conclusions upon which the findings and conditions specified in this
Resolution are based and contained in the Public Meeting record concerning
Application no.(s) EXG2016-02 as set forth in the Minutes of Design Review Committee
Meeting of June 2, 2016 and are incorporated by reference as though fully set forth
herein.
SECTIOlV III: COI�TI�ITIOlVS ADIVIIIVISTERED BY THE COMMUlVITY
DEVELOPMElVT DEPT.
1. 1�PPR0�IED EXHIBITS
The approval is based on the plan set titled "Proposed 1Veighboring Fence
Adjustment" consisting of one sheet received by the City on 1VIay 17, 2016, except as
may be amended by the Conditions contained in this Resolution.
2. l�TOTICE OF FEES DEDICATIONS RESERVATIOlVS OR OTHEI�EXACTIONS
The Conditions of Project Approval set forth herein may include certain fees,
� dedication requirements, reservation requirements, and other exactions. Pursuane of
Government Code Section 66020(d) (1), these Conditions constitute wrrtten nofic
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.
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3. IIVDEMNIFICATIOl�T
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 1'itigation. 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 litigat�on
reasonably incurred by City. � -
I'ASSEI� AIVD AI�OPTED this 2nd day of June 2016, at a regular meeting of the I�esign ,
Review Committee of the City of Cupertino by fhe following roll call vote.
AYES: MElVIBERS: Chair Gong, Paulsen
1VOES: MEMBERS: none
ABSTAIlV: 1VIEMBERS: none
A�SEIVT: 1VIENlBERS: none
ATTEST: API'RO�TED: ,
/s/Erick Serrano /s/1Vla�aret Gong
Erick Serrano Margaret Gong, Chair
Associate Planner Design Review Committee
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