DRC 07-06-06
Design Review Committee
July 6, 2006
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 777-3308
APPROVED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE DESIGN REVIEW
COMMITTEE HELD ON July 6,2006
ROLL CALL
Committee Members present:
Lisa Giefer, Chairperson
Taghi Saadati, Commissioner
Committee Members absent:
none
Staff present:
Piu Ghosh
Staff absent:
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
May 4, 2006
Minutes of the May 4, 2006 Design Review Committee were approved by
Commissioner Saadati at the meeting. Chairperson Giefer approved the minutes via
email.
May 21,2006
Minutes of the May 21, 2006 Design Review Committee were approved by Chairperson
Giefer at the meeting with a minor change in the condition wording. Commissioner
Wong approved the minutes via email.
June 21,2006
Minutes of the June 21, 2006 Design Review Committee were approved by Chairperson
Giefer at the meeting. Commissioner Wong approved the minutes via email.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
None
POSTPONEMENTSjREMOV AL FROM CALENDAR:
None
ORAL COMMUNICATION:
A resident, Jennifer Griffin, wanted to remind the Committee about the spraying being
conducted later in the week in Saratoga and West San Jose along the Cupertino city
limits and to remind homeowners to eliminate standing water on their properties.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1.
Application:
Applicant:
ASA-2006-01
Debbie Hill (Bay Colony Investors II, Inc.)
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Location:
Design Review Committee
July 6, 2006
10745 N. De Anza Blvd (Oak Park Village)
Architectural and Site approval for architectural modifications to an approved
46-unit condominium project (Oak Park Village)
Design Review Committee decision final unless appealed
Staff member Ghosh explained that this meeting was necessary as part of the conditions
of approval imposed by the City Council for Application U-2004-09 the conditions
stipulated that the applicant is required to obtain approval from the Design Review
Committee with regard to the proposed architectural features and landscaping plan.
The applicant changed the color scheme, modified the lighting plan, landscaping
features, windows and presented pavers for the driveway. The colors have been
lightened. The lighting plan along the public walkways meets the requirements,
however, the tree lighting should be conditioned to have the light shine upwards.
Additionally the plans for lighting the tower would be presented to staff for review and
approval prior to issuance of building permits. The landscaping plan shows the
protected trees and parkway plantings. Chairperson Giefer had some concern about the
materials being used for the entryway canopy. The large clear glass would require a lot
of maintenance to keep a clean look. She suggested tinted glass. Commissioner Saadati
liked the clear glass look. Staff clarified that the glass is going to be tinted. She asked
about the bio-swales being on only two sides of the project instead of being all around.
The only other concern was whether the landscaping lighting would be too bright and
properly shielded. The landscape architect explained that the wattage is low enough
and the trees are dense enough that there will not be much lighting. Chairperson Giefer
asked that the lights for the deciduous trees in the parking lot be on a separate timer to
be turned off during the wintertime. The other condition placed on the project, is to
confirm the actual coloring of the structure. The color rendering provided at the
meeting did not show clearly what the finished project color would be. A resident asked
about the cross walk on the corner of the project. The Public Works department will be
addressing the cross walk improvements during the construction phase of the project.
The proposed public art piece was also discussed, however, this was. not part of the
approval.
MOTION:
SECOND:
ABSENT:
ABST AIN:
VOTE:
Commissioner Saadati approved with the following conditions; up
lighting on the deciduous trees would be on a separate timer to be turned
off during the winter months, staff will need to approve the color sample
of the metal roof and wall panel and review the colors of the wall, prior to
issuance of the building permit and to make a notation that the public art
is not part of this approval.
Chairperson Giefer
None
None
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Design Review Committee
July 6, 2006
PUBLIC HEARING:
None
OLD BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
None
Respectfully submitted:
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Beth Ebben
Administrative Clerk
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