DIR-2007-35b
CITY OF CUPERTINO
10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014 (408) 777-3308
To:
Mayor and City Council members
Chairman and Planning Commissioners
Steve Piasecki, Director of Community Developme~
Prepared by: Gary Chao, Senior Planner
From:
Date:
December 4, 2007
Subject: Director's Minor Modification to a use permit (24-U-81) for minor
parking and landscaping changes at an existing commercial site.
Chapter 19.132 of the Cupertino Municipal Code allows for
administrative approval of minor changes in a project. The
Director reports his decision to the City Council and Planning
Commission in time to allow an appeal of the decision within
fourteen calendar days.
BACKGROUND:
The subject building is located at 10201 S. De Anza Boulevard within an existing
shopping center complex. The property is zoned P (CG) - General Commercial.
The building was previously occupied by a chiropractic office.
DISCUSSION:
The project is proposing to renovate the interior of the building to facilitate a new
art studio. In addition, the site parking lot and landscaping are being enhanced
with five new parking stalls and seven new trees. The project will also make the
necessary improvements to conform to the new handicap parking and access
regulations. Please see the attached plans for additional details.
ACTION:
The Director of Community Development deems the modification minor and
consistent with the adjoining the development area. Therefore, the Director of
Community Development approves the addition to the residence with the
following conditions of approval:
1. The landscaping plan shall be revised to show consistent tree species.
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2. The three (3) new parking stalls behind the building (along the alley way)
shall be paved with semi-impervious interlocking pavers. In addition, the
landscaping area adjoining the three new stalls shall be maximized.
3. The existing rear access door shall be replaced or refinished/repainted.
4. A pedestrian path shall be provided from the rear of the building to the
front entrance. Said path shall be paved with semi-pervious interlocking
pavers.
5. The project shall conform to all relevant handicap access and parking
regulations.
6. If one does not existing already, a reciprocal access easement shall be
recorded between the project property and the adjoining commercial
property.
7. The revised landscaping and site plan shall be reviewed and approved by
the Planning Department prior to issuance of building permits.
This approval of the modification is effective December 4, 2007. The fourteen
calendar day appeal period will expire on December 18,2007.
Enclosure:
Site Pictures
Application materials
Plan Set
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Re: Project Description - 10201 S. De Anza Blvd.,
Cupertino, CA 95014
Revised on 11/19/2007
Proposed Building Use:
1. Plan to change the use of this office building from medical
(Chiropractic) office to an art tutoring class (Studio of Arts, LLC)
at the front half and an internet sales office (BOTEQ, LLC) at the
back half.
2. The current address of Studio of Arts is at 10139 S. De Anza
Blvd. Cupertino and BOTEQ is at 10108 Randy Lane, Cupertino.
3. The square footage of 10201 S. De Anza Blvd. is about 2020
square feet. Currently, there are 4 parking spaces at the front.
Parking Requirement Analysis:
1. BY 1/250 Ratio:
2020 / 250 = 8.08 Spaces
2. By Usage:
Art Tutoring Class: 8 to 12 students in each class and one
instructor/teacher; 12/4=3 + 1/1= 4
Sales Office: 500/0 of the space; 1010/250=4.04
Total Space required: 4 + 4.04 = 8.04
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Proposed Site Plan Changes & Landscape Upgrades:
1. Add 5 more parking spaces to make total of 9 spaces. One of
them will be a handicapped parking space.
2. Move the street front four parking spaces back about 14 feet to
line up with the neighbor and add landscape area. Two trees will
be planted in this area.
3. There will be five parking spaces at the street front.
4. One handicapped parking with loading zone will be added at the
front of the building. A handicap ramp with < 1: 12 slope will be
equipped at the left side of the building front.
5. Three parking spaces will be added at the back of the building.
6. Five trees and some bushes will be planted along the side of the
building.
Tree Selections:
The existing tree at the front is a Sapium sebiferum (Chinese
tallow). http://www . invasivespeciesinfo.gov /plants/chintallow .shtml
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We propose the following four types of trees based on the mature
size, drought tolerance and pest resistance.
· Lager Tuscarora: current size: 8-9 foot tall;
http://hort.ufl.edu/trees/LAGXF.pdf; Height: 18 to 25 feet;
Spread: 15 to 18 feet; Origin: not native to North America;
Drought tolerance: high; Pest resistance: long-term health
usually not affected by pests
· Mission Olive (Olea): http://www.crfg.org/pubs/ff/olive.html;
Height: 25 to 30 feet;
· Ginkgo biloba 'Autumn Gold':
http://hort.ifas.ufl.edu/trees/GINBILB.odf; Height: 25 to 50 feet;
Spread: 25 to 35 feet; Drought tolerance: high; Pest resistance:
no pests are normally seen on the tree
· Pistacia - Chinensis (Chinese Pistache): For parking shade;
htto:/ /hort.ufl.edu/trees/PISCHIA.odf; Height: 25 to 35 feet;
Spread: 25 to 35 feet; Drought tolerance: high; Pest resistance:
no pests are normally seen on the tree.
Front and Back Parking Area Pavement:
Asphalt pavement will be applied to all parking areas including
the front, back and south side of the building.
Enclosure:
1. Topographic survey map x 1
2. Site plan x 3
3. CD ROM with PDF files and several photos of the site
Frank Liang
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