Reso 6207 Z-2002-03
CITY OF CUPERTINO
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, California 95014
RESOLUTION NO. 6207
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A REZONING OF APPROXIMATELY 19 ACRES,
CONSISTING OF 68 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES FROM A1-43 AGRICULTURAL-
RESIDENTIAL ZONE AND R1-7.5 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE ZONE TO THE P(A1)
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONE WITH AGRICULTURAL-RESIDENTIAL INTENT.
SECTION I: PROTECT DESCRIPTION
Application No(s).: Z-2002-03 (EA-2002-20)
Applicant: City of Cupertino
Location: Both sides of Randy Lane and Larry Way north of Merritt Drive and
south of Lucille Avenue
SECTION II: FINDINGS FOR ZONING PERMIT
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Cupertino directed the Linwood Acres
neighborhood to determine the appropriate regulations for their neighborhood;
WHEREAS, after one year of work, the Linwood Acres neighborhood proposes a set of
regulations, as described in this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the necessary public notices have been given in accordance with the Procedural
Ordinance of the City of Cupertino, and the Planning Commission has held one or more
public hearings on this matter; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds that the subject rezoning meets the following
requirements:
1) That the rezoning is in conformance with the General Plan of the City of Cupertino.
2) That the properties involved are adequate in size and shape to conform to the new zoning
designation.
3) That the new zoning encourages the most appropriate use of land in the neighborhood.
4) That the proposed rezoning is otherwise not detrimental to the health, safety, peace,
morals and general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of subject
parcels.
5) That the rezoning promotes the orderly development of the city.
Resolution No. 6207 Z-2002-03 September 22, 2003
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That after careful consideration of maps, facts, exhibits, testimony and other evidence
submitted in this matter, the application for change of zone is hereby recommended for
approval; and
That the subconclusions upon which the findings and conditions specified in this resolution
are based are contained in the public hearing record concerning Application No. Z-2002-03
(EA-2002-20), as set forth in the Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of September
22, 2003, and are incorporated by reference as though fully set forth herein.
SECTION III: CONDITIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPT.
1 APPROVED EXHIBITS
The recommendation of approval is based on the Zoning Plat map Exhibit A, dated
9/4/03 and Model Ordinance, Exhibit B.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 22nd day of September 2003, at a Regular Meeting of the
Planning Commission of the City of Cupertino, State of California, by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Corr, Miller,Vice-Chair Saadati and Chairperson Chen
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: Wong
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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Steve Piasecki Angela hen, Chairperson
Director of Community Development Cupertino Planning Commission
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316 02 005 10741 Larry Way
Le al Descrin tl�n 316 02006 10727 Larry Way
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316 02 008 10699 Lany Way
316 02 009 10685 Larry Way
316 02 010 10671 Larry Way
316 02 011 10657 Larry Way
316 02 012 10643 Larry Way
316 02 013 10629 Larry Way
316 02 014 10615 Larry Way
316 02 015 10601 Larry Way
Lucille Avenue C/L 316 02 016 10587 Lany Way
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Planning Commission DRAFT Model Ordinance
Linwood Acres Planned Zoning District
Section 1. Purpose
The P(A1)planned zoning district is intended to:
A. Preserve and enhance the established low-intensity, ' , single-family
residential identity of the neighborhood;
B. Ensure provision of light, air and privacy to individual residential parcels;
C. Ensure a reasonable level of compatibility in scale of structures within
residential neighborhoods;
D. Reinforce the semi-rural setting in the community;
E. Encourage communication between residents regarding new development.
Section 2. Applicability of regulations
No building, structure or land shall be used, and no building or structure shall be
hereafter erected, structurally altered or enlarged in an P(A1) district other than in
conformance with the provisions of this chapter and other applicable provisions of
this title.
Section 3. Permitted Uses
Permitted uses in this zoning district shall be based on Chapter 19.28.030 of the
Cupertino Municipal Code.
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Section 6. Site Development Regulations
A. Discretionary review processes for new development shall be based on the
re�;ulations of the R1 zoning district, except as amended bv this ordinance.
B. Lot Area Zoning Designations. The minimum lot size is ten-thousand square
' feet.
C. Lot Width. The minimum lot width shall be seventy-five feet measured at the
front-yard setback line.
D. Lot Coverage. The maximum lot coverage shall be forty-five percent of the
net lot area.
E. Floor Area Ratio.
1. The maximum floor area ratio shall be forty-five percent of the net lot
area.
2. The maximum floor area of a second floor shall be no more than
thirty-five percent of the first floor.
� F. Setback—First Story
1. Front Yard. The minimum front yard setback is thirty feet.
� 2. Side Yard. The minimum side yard setback is ten feet.
� 3. Rear Yard. The minimum rear yard setback is twenty feet.
G. Setback— Second Story
1. Front Yard. The minimum front yard setback is thirty feet.
' 2. Side Yard. The minimum side yard setback is twenty feet.
3. Rear Yard. The minimum rear yard setback is forty feet.
H. Height
1. The maximum height of a principal building or structure is twenty_
ei t t�����feet. Fireplace chimneys, antennae, or other
appurtenances are excluded from this restriction.
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2. The maximum exterior wall height and building height on single-story
structures and single-story sections of two-story structures must fit into
� a building envelope defined by:
� a. A twelve-foot�e�-€ee�-high vertical line measured from natural
grade and located five feet�e�-€ee� from property lines;
� b. A twenty-five degree roof line angle projected inward at the
ten-foot high line referenced in subsection H(2)(a) of this
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measured from natural grade to the top of the plate.
4. A gable end of a roof may have a maximum wall height of eighteen
feet to the peak of the roof as measured from natural grade.
� I. Second-story Regulations
1. Second story decks shall conform to the second-story building
setbacks, and may be located on the front and rear only and shall
require a second-storv deck exception.
2. The second-story shall not cantilever over a first-story wall plane.
3. The front-facing wall plane(s) of the second-story must be offset a
minimum of three feet from the first-story wall plane(s). The intent of
this regulation is to prohibit a two-story wall plane on the front
elevation.
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� more than 40% of the front yard setback area may be covered with an
impervious surface such as concrete or asphalt.
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M. Basements. Basements are permitted subject to the regulations in Section
19.28.060 of the Cupertino Municipal Code.
' N. Variation from the regulations in this section shall require a Variance pursuant
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� Section 7. Design Guidelines
� Through the Design Review process outlined in this chapter, decision makers
must determine that proposals for new construction conform to these design
guidelines prior to approving a project. Nonconformance with the guidelines
shall be considered acceptable only if the applicant shows that there are no
adverse impacts from the proposed project.
, The guidelines in this section shall be used in conjunction with the City's Single
Family Residential Design Guidelines. In cases where there may be conflict
between the two sets of guidelines, this Section shall take precedence. In cases
� where formal Design Review is not required, the Director of Community
Development shall make a determination of�uideline conformance.
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� elevations should be fixed and obscured to a height of six feet above the
� second floor, should have permanent exterior louvers to a height of six feet
above the second floor, or should�have sill heights of five feet or greater
to mitigate intrusion into a neighbor's privacy.
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1. Fifty percent of the total perimeter length of second story walls should
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the second story finished floor, should have building wall offsets at
least every twenty-four feet,with a minimum two-foot depth and six-
foot width. The offsets should comprise the full height of the wall
plane.
Section 8. Permitted Yard Encroachments
A. Where a principal building legally constructed according to existing yard and
setback regulations at the time of construction encroaches upon present
required yards, one encroaching side yard setback may be extended along its
existing building line.
a. The extension or addition may not further encroach into an ��required
setback and the height of the existing non-conforming wall and the
extended wall may not be increased.
b. In no case shall any wall plane of a first-storv addition be placed closer
than three feet to anypropertv line.
c. This section does not apply to attached accessory structures such as
attached carports.
d. This section applies to the first story only and shall not be construed to
allow the further extension of an encroachment by any buildin ,� which
is the result of the granting of a variance or exception, either before or
after such propertv become part of the Citv.
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F. Architectural features (not including patio covers) may extend into a required
yard a distance not exceeding three feet,provided that no architectural feature
or combination thereof, whether a portion of a principal or auxiliary structure,
may extend closer than three feet to any property line.
G. Front Porch. Traditional, open porches are encouraged in this zone. When
viewed from the street, a porch should appear proportionatel�greater in width
than in hei t. A porch differs from an entrv element, which has a
i proportionatel�greater height than its width. Use of this yard encroachment
provision shall require the approval of the Director of Communitv
Development.
1. Posts. Vertical structural supports, such as posts, for porches are
allowed to encroach two feet into the required front setback.
Structural supports must be designed such that the appearance is not
obtrusive or massive.
2. Columns. The use of large columns or pillars is discoura�
3. Fencing. Low, open fencing for porches are allowed to encroach two
feet into the required front setback area.
4. Eave Hei,.ght. The eave height for a front porch should not be
significantlytaller than the eave hei ng t of typical sin lg e-storv elements
in the neighborhood.
5. Detailin�. Porch elements should have detailing that emphasizes the
base and caps for posts and fence elements.
6. The porch platform and roof overhang mav encroach five feet into the
required front setback.
� Section 9. Landscaping
� A. Landscaping plans shall be required for all additions or new homes. �es�
, . The purpose of the landscaping is to beautify the
property and to achieve partial screening of building forms from the street and
adjacent properties. Specific measures are not prescribed, '�•�* �'�^" '�°
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� B. Landscaping plans for two-story development shall include specific
mitigations for impacts from mass,bulk and privacy intrusion as required in
Section 19.28.060 H of the R1 Ordinance in the Cupertino Municipal Code,
i except that:
1. Privacy planting must be from the approved City list and shall have a
minimum setback from the property line equivalent to one-quarter of
the spread noted on the City list.
2. Privacy trees shall be at least 12' at the time of planting.
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4. Front yard tree planting shall be placed such that views from second-
story windows across the street to neighboring homes are partially
mitigated.
5. The Director may waive the front yard tree based on a report from an
internationally certified arborist citing conflict with existing mature
trees.
Section 10. Design Review Procedures and Process
In addition to the review procedures and process in Chapter 19.28 of the Cupertino
Municipal Code, the followin sg hall apply to this zoning district:
A. Posted Notice.
, For all new construction, the applicant
shall install a public notice in the front yard of the subject site that is clearly
visible from the public street. The notice shall be a weatherproof sign, at least
two feet tall and three feet wide firmly attached to a five-foot post. The notice
shall remain in place until an action has been taken on the application and the
appeal period has passed. The sign shall contain the following:
1. The exact address of the property, if known, or the location of the
property, if the address is not known;
2. A brief description of the proposed project, the content of which shall be
in the sole discretion of the City;
3. The name and contact information for the staff person assigned to the
project;
4. Reference to the application on file for particulars;
5. An 11"x17"perspective rendering of the house when viewed from the
street;
6. In cases where desi�n review is required, a projected action date, which in
no case shall be less than fourteen calendar days from the postin og f the
notice;
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Section 11. Solar Design
The setback and height restrictions provided in this chapter may be varied for a
structure utilized for passive or active solar purposes,provided that no such structure
shall infringe upon solar easements of adjoining property owners. Any solar structure
that requires variation from the setback or height restrictions of this chapter shall be
allowed through for design review process described in Section 10 of this ordinance
subject to the approval by the Director of Community Development.
Section 12. Interpretation by the Director of Community Development
The Director of Community Development shall be empowered to make reasonable
interpretations of the regulations and provisions of this chapter, consistent with the
legislative intent thereof. Persons aggrieved by an interpretation of the chapter by the
Director of Community Development may petition the Planning Commission in
writing for review of the interpretation.