DIR-2003-09b
CITY OF CUPERTINO
10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014 (408) 777-3308
To: Mayor and City Councilmembers
Chair and Planning Commission
From: Steve Piasecki, Director of Community Developm~
Date: July 30, 2003
Subj: File No. DIR-2003-09
Chapter 19.132 of the Cupertino Municipal Code allows for administrative approval of
minor changes to a project. The Director reports his decision to the City Council and
Planning Commission in time to allow any Councilmember or Planning Commissioner to
appeal the decision within fourteen calendar days.
Application:
File No. DIR-2003-09: Minor Modification of 33-U-87 to allow the installation of two
canopy shade structures over the outdoor play structures at an existing church/school at
10181 Finch Avenue.
Discussion:
File No. DIR-2003-09 is a Minor Modification of 33-U-87 to allow the installation of
two canopy shade structures over the outdoor play structures at an existing church/school
at 10181 Finch Avenue. Recently, new outdoor play structures were installed at the
Bethel Lutheran Church and School to replacing aging and unsafe equipment. A large
tree that partially shaded the playgrounds was also recently removed by the church when
it developed a large crack in the trunk. The tree was deemed a hazard by city staff who
authorized its removal.
The applicants have requested the installation of permanent shade structures when it
discovered that the school kids were burning themselves on the play structures heated by
the summer sun. The shade canopies are 40' x 20' x 12' and 30' x 20' x 12' (length,
width and height), and is setback 38 feet from the closest residential property. A hipped
roof was selected to reduce its visible profile to neighbors. The structures meet the
accessory structure setback regulations and will need to comply with city building codes.
Action:
The Director of Community Development deems the modification minor and approves
the two shade canopies as depicted on the site plans and the Custom Canopies, Inc.
literature. This approval of the modification is effective July 30,2003. The fourteen
calendar day appeal period will expire on August 13,2003.
Enclosures:
Custom Canopies, Inc. Literature
Plan Set
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