DRC 10-20-05
Design Review Committee
October 20, 2005
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 777-3308
APPROVED OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE DESIGN REVIEW
COMMITTEE HELD ON October 20, 2005
ROLL CALL
Committee Members present:
Marty Miller, Chairperson
Lisa Giefer, Commissioner
Committee Members absent:
none
Staff present:
Gary Chao
Staff absent:
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
none
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
POSTPONEMENTSjREMOV AL FROM CALENDAR: None
ORAL COMMUNICATION: None
CONSENT CALENDAR: None
PUBLIC HEARING:
1.
Application:
Applicant:
Location:
R-2005-35
David Wong (Siripoke residence)
884 S. Blaney Ave.
Residential Design Review for an exception to have 5-foot sideyard setbacks to
construct a new 2,698 square foot single-story residence.
Design Review Committee decision final unless appealed.
This item was continued from the October 6, 2005 Design Review Committee meeting to
review the neighboring property side setbacks. Staff member Chao stated that the
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immediate neighboring properties, 876 and 868 S. Blaney, both had approximately 5-
foot side setbacks on one side and 890 S. Blaney had 5' 9" side yard setbacks on one
side. The surrounding lots were all of similar lot size, however, he couldn't find any
other examples in this neighborhood where the side setbacks were 5' on both sides. An
exception to the 6-foot side set back had been granted in other neighborhoods where
similar lot and house sizes occurred. An exception is asked for so that the garage door
doesn't overwhelm the front elevation of the house. Chairperson Miller confirmed the
side setback sizes for the neighboring houses and that the public hearing notice stated
that the application was to request a 5-foot side setback. The applicant, Mr. Wong
restated that the reduction from a 6-foot setback to 5-feet was in the best interest of the
proposed new house design. If a 6-foot side set back were to be maintained, then the
house would need to be redesigned such that the rear setback footage would be
reduced. Commissioner Giefer was not in favor at all of granting approval of reducing
the side setback from it's current 6-foot to 5 feet. She did not want start making
exceptions which could start the neighborhood to look "crowded". Chairperson Miller
agreed with Commissioner Giefer's concerns, but did not feel that strongly himself. He
explained to the applicant that they could either accept the approval with conditions or
have the decision of the Design Review Committee appealed to the Planning
Commission. Commissioner Giefer was in favor of an exception to maintain the existing
6' side setbacks. Mr. Wong decided that in the interest of time, a re-design of the
proposed development would be the best way to proceed with the application.
MOTION:
Commissioner Giefer moved to approve application R-2005-35 under the
condition that the side setbacks remain at the existing 6 feet size and that
revised development plans are submitted to the Planning Department for
review prior to the issuance of the building permit.
Chairperson Miller
None
None
2-0
SECOND:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
VOTE:
OLD BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
None
Respectfully submitted:
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fsf Beth Ebben
Beth Ebben
Administrative Clerk