ERC 10-16-2014Community Development Department
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 777-3308
APPROVED MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL
REVIEW COMMITTEE HELD ON OCTOBER 16, 2014
Committee Members: Timm Borden
George Schroeder
Paul Brophy
Barry Chang
Committee Members absent: David Brandt
Aarti Shrivastava
Staff present: n Colin Jung
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(Reserved for persons wishing to address the Committee on issues that are not already included in the regular
Order of Business)
NEW ITEMS:
1. Application No.(s) EXC-2014-09, TR -2014-42 (EA -2014-07)
Applicant: Daryl Harris (Yao/Li residence)
Location: 21730 Rainbow Drive
Hillside Exception to allow the development of a 5,213 square foot single family residence with a
1,412 square foot basement on slopes greater than 30%o;
Tree Removal Permit to allow the removal and replacement of three specimen size Coast Live Oak
trees
❑ Geologic/Soils
• The average slope of the lot is 37%
• The proposed development is located near a prominent ridgeline, but does not impact it
o A consulting geologist has been retained to study the engineering and hazards of the lot
o The lot is subject to seismic activity so engineering methods have been incorporated into
the construction plans to mitigate sliding, with retaining walls and a fortified
foundation
o The lot has remained untouched since it was subdivided, so there is no fill
o There have been no concerns with storm water runoff in the area, but storm runoff will
be managed through a series of filtration systems and a detention cylinder
❑ Trees/Landscaping
o 3 Oak trees are proposed to be removed as they fall within the building envelope of the
proposed development, replacement trees will be replanted so to as screen the new
house from the road
0 5 replacement trees will be re -planted in accordance with the Tree Ordinance
❑ Archeological/ Cultural
o There will be a Stop Work Order in the construction documents should any remains or
artifacts be discovered on site
❑ Additional Discussion
o The proposed residential development meets the Residential Hillside Ordinance
There is a recorded easement for a pedestrian/equestrian trail located on the property
but it has never been developed or improved due to the steep slope, perhaps an
agreement can be reached with the current property owner to allow continued trail
accessibility on an informal trail that has been developed on the property by swapping
the unused trail easement
ACTION: Recommendation for approval of a Mitigated Negative Declaration for EA -2014-07
MOTION: George Schroeder
SECOND: Barry Chang
NOES: none
VOTE: 3-0-0
OLD BUSINESS
None
Respectfully submitted,
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Beth Ebben
Administrative Clerk