20087 Somerset Dr (Prelim).pdf
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Date: February 8, 2017
Subject: Preliminary review of a rear yard addition
Project Address: 20087 Somerset Drive
Dear Ravi Sridharan,
Thank you for submitting your preliminary plan set submitted on February 3, 2017. Please see the
comments below from my review and indicate revisions on plans and provide a written response to the
following comments for the formal application submission. The Planning Division may ask for
additional information or revisions even after initial revisions are addressed.
Submittal Requirement:
After all comments are addressed and corrected, email or bring in a USB flash drive with a PDF of the
complete plan set, each sheet as individual PDFs, and a response letter. No paper plan sets will be taken
in at the counter. Additionally, bring to the counter a completed and signed application and the Public
Works Confirmation form. Below are the estimated planning fees:
Minor Residential Permit, see comment #1 - $2,311
Public Noticing Fee – $268
Categorical Exemption from CEQA – $180
County Filing Fee – $50
Estimated Total - $2,809
General Comments:
1. A Minor Residential Permit is required for all addition that encroach into the 20 foot required
rear yard setback.
2. Please provide a Title Report to verify ownership, easements, and other restrictions tha t exist on
the property.
3. Please contact the Public Works Department at (408) 777-3354 to see if a Public Works
Confirmation form is required. If so, please fill out the confirmation application form to bring to
the counter at time of building permit submittal and pay the $329 fee with Public Works.
Project Data (Sheet 1)
4. Include a separate breakdown for eaves, overhangs, and covered porches/patios. Be sure to
calculate this into lot coverage.
OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING DIVISION
CITY HALL
10300 TORRE AVENUE • CUPERTINO, CA 95014-3255
(408) 777-3308 • FAX (408) 777-3333 • planning@cupertino.org
Preliminary Review of a Rear Yard Addition Page 2
20087 Somerset Drive
5. Based on the square footages for existing and proposed structures, the FAR square footage should
be approximately 2,809 SF. The front porch is not an enclosed structure and is only factored into
lot coverage calculations, not FAR.
Site Plan (Sheet 1)
6. The County Tract Map shows a 5 foot Public Service Easement (PSE) and a 5 foot Wire Clearance
Easement (WCE) along the west (left side) property line. Please reflect this on the site plan. Ensure
that all structures and appurtenances within the WCE are kept under 15 feet in height measured
from natural grade.
7. The Country Tract Map shows a 2 foot PSE rather than a 5 foot PUE shown on the plans. Please
revise.
Elevations (Sheet 2)
8. Please provide a first floor building envelope. The maximum exterior wall height and building
height must fit into the building envelope measured at a twenty-five (25) degree roof line angle
projected inward at a ten (10) foot high vertical line from natural grade measured at the property
line. See CMC Section 19.28.070(J)(3).
9. Please include cardinal directions (north, east, south, west).
Proposed Floorplan (Sheet 4)
10. It does not appear that the garage is meeting minimum unobstructed 20’x20’ interior garage
dimensions. Please note that the garage may remain nonconforming provided that the square
footage necessary to bring the garage into compliance be reserved and calculated into FAR
calculations for a future garage upgrade. Please revise FAR calculations as necessary.
If you have any questions related to the above comments, please do not hesitate to contact me at (408)
777-1356 or jeffreymt@cupertino.org.
Sincerely,
/s/
Jeffrey Tsumura
Assistant Planner
City of Cupertino