DIR-1997-21b
CITY OF CUPERTINO --:J;r[- ) Ctf/ 7 _/\
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10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014 (408) 777-3308
To: Mayor and City Councilmembers
Chair and Planning Commission
From: Robert S. Cowan, Director of Community Development
Date: December 4, 1997
Subj: Minor Modification of 2-U-97 to relandscape a remodeled restaurant at 10700
South De Anza Boulevard
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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:
Minor Modification of2-U-97 to relandscape a remodeled restaurant.
Description:
The former Paul's Restaurant at 10700 South De Anza Boulevard was recently sold and
approved for an addition and interior remodel. Part of that use permit approval required
certain street improvements (completion of a bus duck out and a separated sidewalk)
which would necessarily cause the removal of a large portion of the frontage landscaping.
The applicant is proposing to relandscape the frontage and add some landscaping to the
sides. Thematically the landscaping will resemble a Japanese garden which is in keeping
with the cuisine that will be served in the restaurant. No mature trees will be removed as
a result of this relandscaping.
For comparative purposes, the previously approved landscaping plan is included as
Exhibit A. The new landscaping plan has more trees and turf and fewer shrubs.
Action:
The Director of Community Development deems the modification minor and approves
the landscaping plan titled "Paul's Restaurant Garden Plan" dated 9/25/97.
This approval of the modification is effective December 4, 1997. The fourteen calendar
day appeal period will expire on December 18, 1997.
Enclosures:
Exhibit A: Approved landscape plan Paul's Restaurant
Proposed Landscape Plan
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