DRC Reso 289 ASA-2010-02
CITY OF CUPERTINO
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino,California 95014
RESOLUTION NO. 289
OF THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
APPROVING EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO AN EXISTING
APARTMENT COMPLEX (THE POINTE AT CUPERTINO) LOCATED AT 19920 OLIVEWOOD
STREET IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 19.134 OF THE CUPERTINO MUNICIPAL CODE ,
SECTION I: FINDINGS
WHEREAS, the Design Review Coininittee of the City of Cupertino received an application for an
Architectural and Site Approval as described in Section II of this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the necessary public notices have been given in accordance with the Procedural
Ordinance of the City of Cupertino, and the Design Review Committee has held one or more public
hearings on this matter; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has met the burden of proof required to support said application; and has
satisfied the following requirements:
1. The proposal, at 19920 Olivewood Street, will not be detrimental or injurious to property or
improvements in the vicinity, and will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, general
welfare, or convenience;
2. The proposal is consistent with the purposes of this chapter, the General Plan, any specific plan,
zoning ordinances, applicable use permits, variances, subdivision maps or other entitlements to
use which regulate the subject property including, but not limited to, adherence to the following
specific criteria:
a) Abrupt changes in building scale is avoided and a gradual transition related to height and
bulk is achieved;
b) The materials, textures, and colors of new buildings harmonize with adjacent development by
being consistent or compatible with design and color schemes, and with the future character
of the neighborhood and purposes of the R-3 zone. The location, height, and materials of
walls, fencing, hedges, and screen planting also harmonize with adjacent development.
c) The project is designed to protect residents from noise, traffic, light and visually intrusive
effects by use of buffering, setbacks, landscaping, walls and other appropriate design
measures.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That after careful consideration of maps, facts, exhibits, testimony and other evidence submitted in this
matter, the application for Residential Design Review is hereby approved, subject to the conditions
which are enumerated in this Resolution beginning on page 2 thereof; and
That the subconclusions upon which the findings and conditions specified in this resolution are
based and contained in the public hearing record concerning Application ASA-2010-02 set forth in
the Minutes of the Design Review Committee meeting of March 4, 2010, and are incorporated by
reference as though fully set forth herein.
Resolution No. ASA-2010-02 Mard14,2010
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SECTION IL• PROTECT DESCRIPTION
Application No.: ASA-2010-02
Applicant: Eriko Stauber (Essex Property Trust)
Property Owner: Essex Property Trust
Location: 19920 Olivewood Street
SECTION III: APPROVED EXHIBITS
Approval is based on Exhibits titled: "Exterior Residing for The Pointe at Cupertino, 19920
Olivewood St., Cupertino,California 95014" prepared by RSS Architecture, Inc. dated 2/10/10 and
consisting of four sheets labeled A0.0, A1.0, A2.0, and A2.1; and color sheet dated 2/10/10, except as
may be amended by the conditions contained in this resolution.
SECTION IV: CONDITIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPT.
1. SITE IMPROVEMENTS
The applicant shall list and identify the location of the other interior site improvements including
but not limited to the hardscaping, landscaping, and infrastructure prior to the issuance of
building permits. No tree removals are approved with this application.
2. ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND PLAN REVISIONS
Final architeciural drawings shall be submitted to the Planning Department for review and
approval prior to issuance of building permits. The plan shall address the following:
• Provide exterior elevations from all four cardinal direction views. The proposed exterior
enhancements shall be consistently carried out through all four elevations
• Provide color and material detail for the front entries. The front entry doors should be
residential in character. For the units not facing directly onto parking area, there should be
landscaping and/or architectural elements to enhance entry features as oppose to being
covered by screen walls
• The wood fencing throughout the project shall be revised in design to compliment the new
architectural style of the buildings
3. OTHER SITE IMPROVEMENTS
Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall evaluate and confirm if any other
additional site improvements and or repair work is necessary, including but not limited to curb,
walkway, roadway, landscaping and fencing. Minor site modifications may be approved by the
Director of Community Development. Any significant site improvements, as determined by the
Director of Community Development, shall require Design Review Committee approval.
4. DEMOLITION REQUIREMENTS
All demolished building and site materials shall be recycled to the maximum extent feasible
subject to the Building Official. The applicant shall provide evidence that materials were recycled
prior to issuance of final demolition permits.
Resolution No. ASA-2010-02 March 4,2010
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5. LANDSCAPE PLAN
Any proposed new landscaping plan shall satisfy the California Department of Water Resources'
Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance, in accordance with the Water Conservation in
Landscaping Act of 2006. If applicable, the applicant shall submit detailed landscape and
irrigation plans to be reviewed and approved by the Community Development Director prior to
issuance of building permits.
6. SCREENING
All mechanical and other equipment on the building or on the site shall be screened so they are
not visible from public street areas or adjoining developments. Screening materials/colors shall
match building features and materials. The height of the screening shall be taller than the height
of the mechanical equipment that it is designed to screen. The location of equipment and
necessary screening shall be reviewed and approved by the Director of Community Development
prior to issuance of building permits.
7. NOTICE OF FEES, DEDICATIONS, RESERVATIONS OR OTHER EXACTIONS
The Conditions of Project Approval set forth herein may include certain fees, dedication
requirements, reservation requirements, and other exactions. Pursuant to Government Code
Section 66020(d) (1), these Conditions constitute written notice of a statement of the amount of
such fees, and a description of the dedications, reservations, and other exactions. You are hereby
further notified that the 90-day approval period in which you may protest these fees, dedications,
reservations, and other exactions, pursuant to Government Code Section 66020(a), has begun. If
you fail to file a protest within this 90-day period complying with all of the requirements of
Section 66020,you will be legally barred from later challenging such exactions.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of March 4, 2010, at a Regular Meeting of the Design Review
Committee of the City of Cupertino,State of California,by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Chair Lee, Miller
NOES: COMMITTEE MEMBERS: none
ABSTAIN: COMMITTEE MEMBERS: none
ABSENT: COMMITTEE MEMBERS: none
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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