RM-2011-05b 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 • planningC�cupertino.or�
March 14, 2011
Mr. Frank Ho
12480 Saratoga Avenue
Saratoga, California 95070
SUBJECT: RESIDENTIAL DESIGN REVIEW ACTION LETTER - Application R-2011-04, RM-2011-05:
This letter confirms the decision of the Director of Community Development, given on March 14,
2011, approving the Residential Design Review of a new 3,279 square foot, two-story single family
residence with a 434 square foot detached garage; and a Minor Residential Permit to allow a portion
of the new residence to encroach up to 9 feet into the required 20 foot setback area located at 22641
Alcalde Road, with the following conditions:
1. APPROVED PROTECT
This approval is based on a plan set entitled: "Vijay Kumar Eranti, Custom Homes, 22641 Alcalde
Road" consisting of five sheets dated January 26, 2011, 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, 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.
3. 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.
4. LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION REPORT
The project is subject to all provisions delineated in the Landscape Ordinance (CMC, Chapter
14.15). A landscape installation audit shall be conducted by a certified landscape professional
after the landscaping and irrigation system have been installed. The findings of the assessment
shall be consolidated into a landscape installation report.
The landscape installation report shall include, but is not limited to: inspection to confirm that the
landscaping and irrigation system are installed as specified in the landscape and irrigation design
plan, system tune-up, system test with distribution uniformity, reporting overspray or run-off that
causes overland flow, and preparation of an irrigation schedule.
The landscape installation report shall include the following statement: "The landscape and
irrigation system have been installed as specified in the landscape and irrigation design plan and
complies with the criteria of the ordinance and the permit."
5. LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE
Per the Landscape Ordinance (CMC, Chapter 14.15), a maintenance schedule shall be established
and submitted to the Director of Community Development or his/her designee, either with the
landscape application package, with the landscape installation report, or any time before the
landscape installation report is submitted.
a) Schedules should take into account water requirements for the plant establishment period and
water requirements for established landscapes.
b) Maintenance shall include, but not be limited to the following: routine inspection; pressure
testing, adjustment and repair of the irrigation system; aerating and de-thatching turf areas;
replenishing mulch; fertilizing; pruning; replanting of failed plants; weeding; pest control; and
removing obstructions to emission devices.
c) Failed plants shall be replaced with the same or functionally equivalent plants that may be
size-adjusted as appropriate for the stage of growth of the overall installation. Failing plants shall
either be replaced or be revived through appropriate adjustments in water, nutrients, pest control
or other factors as recommended by a landscaping professional.
6. 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.
7. NOTICE OF FEES, DEDICATIONS, RESERVATIONS OR O'THER 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 be azvare that if this permit is not used zuithin one year, it shall expire on March 14, 2012.
Staff has made all the findings that are required for approval of a Two-story Residential Permit as
required by Chapter 19.28.100 (D) of the Cupertino Municipal Code and a Minor Residential Permit
as required by Chapter 19.28.090 (B). 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.
Prepared by: Traci Caton, Planning Department., 408.777.3253, tracic@cu�ertino.or�
Reviewed by: Gary Chao, City Planner " ;„_ .
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Enclosures:
Approved Plan Set
Cc: Mr. Vijay Eranfi, 655 South Fair Oaks Avenue, Sunnyz�ale, CA 94086
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