DRC 01-19-05
Design Review Committee
January 19,2005
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 777-3308
APPROVED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE DESIGN REVIEW
COMMITTEE HELD ON JANUARY 19, 2005
ROLL CALL
Committee Members present:
Marty Miller, Acting Chairperson
Taghi Saadati, Commissioner
Committee Members absent:
Gilbert Wong, Chairperson
Staff present:
Gary Chao, Colin Jung
Staff absent:
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
January 5,2005
Minutes of the January 5, 2005 Design Review Committee were approved.
A memo was received stating that Chairperson Wong had reviewed the minutes and
had approved them.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
POSTPONEMENTSjREMOV AL FROM CALENDAR:
4. R-2004-42; Eddy Shen (Qi residence), 10690 Merriman Road
Request postponement to the next meeting.
ORAL COMMUNICATION:
None
CONSENT CALENDAR: None
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open to other types of trees. The only window looking to the back of the property is the
bedroom window and there is an option to change that to face the left elevation on a
voluntary basis of the applicant.
Mr. Jacobs state that he doesn't mind the Camphor trees; he would just like to see
additional trees planted more 'robustly' along the back fence line.
More discussion continued regarding the privacy trees and the rear window.
Acting Chairperson Miller suggested that the discussion of the trees continue outside of
the meeting on a one on one basis. Mr. Jacobs strongly wants to come to an agreement
on the matter of the trees during the meeting for documentation purposes. Mr. Miller
stated that that this out of the scope of the meeting and that the applicant is required to
meet the ordinance.
Mr. Jacobs asked the applicant if he was willing to plant Italian Cypress along the fence
line.
Frank Ho, Architect, stated that he was the designer of the project.
Mr. Miller stated that there is no argument to compel the applicant to plant a certain
type of tree. Mr. Jacobs explained that he was trying to make a good neighbor effort in
front everyone. Mr. Chao stated that the applicant did not have to make a decision at
the meeting.
Acting Chairperson Miller closed public hearing.
Commissioner Saadati stated the frosted window is easy to provide in the case of the
trees not growing fast enough to provide privacy. He stated that additional trees seem
possible and that shrubs are another option.
Mr. Miller stated that he too was concerned with adequate screening for the neighbors.
However, a frosted bedroom window is difficult thing to do and unprecedented in
Cupertino. Due to the considerable distance between that window and the structures
on the neighboring property, he thinks the appropriate way to deal with the window is
proper screening.
MOTION:
Commissioner Saadati moved to approve R-2004-35 with the requirement
to work with the neighbors and staff regarding additional trees.
Acting Chairperson Miller
Chairperson Wong
None
2-0
SECOND:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
VOTE:
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2.
Application:
Applicant:
Location:
R-2004-41
Mike Chen (Wang residence)
San Leandro Avenue
Residential Design Review of a new, two-story 4,507 square foot residence with
an exception for a 1,287 square foot second-story exceeding 35% of the first story.
Design Review Committee decision final unless appealed.
Staff Presentation: Gary Chao, Assistant Planner, briefly described the project. The
project conforms to the ordinance with the exception of the second floor to ground floor
ratio. The way the project is designed and the ample setbacks given on all sides, staff is
supportive of the project and recommends approval.
Mr. Wang, applicant, stated that the project was well designed.
Mike Amini, neighbor, stated that it was a nice building. He was a little concerned
about a couple of windows and would like to see them frosted. Mr. Chao stated that
they were high sill windows. Mr. Amini was concerned about privacy.
Discussion continued regarding privacy protection.
MOTION:
SECOND:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
YOTE:
Commissioner Saadati moved to approve R-2004-41.
Acting Chairperson Miller
Chairperson Wong
None
2-0
3.
Application:
Applicant:
Location:
EXC-2004-16
Conor Malone
10584 Santa Lucia Road
Fence Exception for an electronic gate.
Design Review Committee decision final unless appealed.
Postponed from December 1, 2004.
Staff Presentation: Colin Jung, Senior Planner, briefly described the fence exception.
Mr. Jung stated that the fence was built without a building permit and constructed in
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He also stated that Mr. Malone would like to request another
the front setback.
postponement
Discussion continued regarding the location of the fence.
Conor Malone, applicant, had originally asked for a postponement but had changed his
mind after thinking it over. In regards to the issues highlighted, Mr. Malone stated that
he feels that his property is secluded. He was also concerned about security. He said
that the fence was built in the front setback three years ago and didn't know the proper
rules and permits. He did not agree that the emergency personnel could not get in to
the property in case of an emergency.
Mr. Saadati asked if the gate company was a licensed contractor. Mr. Malone answered
yes and his next step if the exception was not resolved was to contact the gate company.
Discussion continued regarding the location of the fence.
MOTION:
SECOND:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
YOTE:
Commissioner Saadati moved to deny EXC-2004-16.
Acting Chairperson Miller
Chairperson Wong
None
2-0
Application:
Applicant:
Location:
4.
R-2004-42
Eddy Shen (Qi residence)
10690 Merriman Road
Residential Design Review of a new, two-story 4,145 square foot residence.
Design Review Committee decision final unless appealed.
Request postponement to the next meeting.
MOTION:
SECOND:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
YOTE:
Commissioner Saadati moved to postpone R-2004-42.
Acting Chairperson Miller
Chairperson Wong
None
2-0
OLD BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
None
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Respectfully submitted:
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Kiersa Witt
Administrative Clerk
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