DIR-2000-15b
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10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014 (408) 777-3308
To: Mayor and City Councilmembers
Chairman and Planning Commissioners
From: Steve Piasecki, Director of Community Development
Date: March 20, 2000
Subj: Report of Director's Decision regarding a minor modification.
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 any Councilmember or Planning Commissioner
to appeal the decision within fourteen calendar days.
Application
Minor modification of 11-U-68, Robert Marchant, 10300 De Anza Boulevard
Background
The applicant proposes to replace the landscaping surrounding this existing office building. A
small landscaping island is also proposed to be installed at the southeast comer of the
landscaping area. The new landscaping includes the planting of three Magnolia ("tulip trees") at
the north property line and eight Pyrus Kawakamii ("evergreen pear") on the south property line.
A new lawn area is proposed in front.
Four 5'x 10' concrete pads are proposed intermittently along the north property line. These are
to serve as outdoor break locations for the office workers. The applicant hopes to locate some
outdoor furniture in this area, which will be subject to staff review, including Fire Department
review of their access needs. The small step stones shown on the north property line are not
approved as part ofthis project since they are off the property. A condition states that this is the
case.
Action
The Director approves the modifications to the landscaping plan subject to the following
conditions:
1. The outdoor furniture on the north property line shall be subject to review
and approval by staff and the Fire Department.
2. The step stones shown on the north property line are not approved as part of this
application.
3. The irrigation system shall be in conformance with the Xeriscape Ordinance.
Enclosures:
Site and landscaping plan
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