DRC 07-02-03Design Review Committee
July 2, 2003
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 777-3308
APPROVED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE DESIGN REVIEW
COMMITTEE HELD ON JULY 2, 2003
ROLL CALL
Committee Members present:
Committee Members absent:
Staff present:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
June 4, 2003
Taghi Saadati, Chairperson
Gilbert Wong, Commissioner
None
Peter Gilli, Senior Planner
Ciddy Wordell, City Planner
Minutes of the June 4, 2003 Design Review Committee were approved.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
POSTPONEMENTS/REMOVAL FROM CALENDAR:
3. R-2003-07; David Pemg (Chen residence), 20832 Garden Gate Drive
Request postponement to the July 16, 2003 meeting.
ORAL COMMUNICATION: None
CONSENT CALENDAR: None
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS: None
PUBLIC HEARING:
1. Application:
Applicant:
Location:
ASA-2003-01
Li-Sheng Fu (Lee residence)
10588 - 10590 Santa Lucia Road
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Architectural Site Approval for a new two-story, 4,197 square foot duplex in the
R2 Zoning District.
Design Review Committee decision final unless appealed
Continued from June 4, 2003
Staff Presentation: Peter Gilli, Senior Planner, briefly explained that this item was
continued from the June 4, 2003 meeting with the direction of reducing the floor area of
the new duplex to 45% and reduce the second story to 45% of the first story. The
applicant has made those changes and staff recommends approval of the design. Mr.
Gilli suggested approving a Minute Order to the Planning Commission requesting an
initiation of code amendment to define what constitutes a duplex.
Taghi Saadati, Chairperson, asked if a Minute Order was passed, would it set
precedence or would it be possible that a single-family residence could be built in a
duplex zone. Mr. Gilli explained that the findings state that this particular duplex is
compatible with the neighborhood and if the same case came up in a duplex zone, it
would be a different neighborhood that the duplex would have to be compatible with.
It should not set a precedent, although it could cause an applicant to think there is a
precedent. Mr. Saadati asked if the Minute Order was necessary. Mr. Gilli stated that it
is necessary only if there was a concern about a future duplex that looks like a single-
family residence in a duplex neighborhood. Mr. Saadati felt that it was not necessary.
However, he suggested that this should be brought to the Planning Commission's
attention. Gilbert Wong, Commissioner agreed. Mr. Gilli stated that by approving a
Minute Order, the Planning Commission could speak on the matter. Mr. Wong was
concerned about staff time in reviewing an R2 code amendment. Currently, R1 is being
reviewed and the preference is to finish the R1 review before an R2 review. Mr. Gilli
stated that the Minute Order would not request a full review of R2, but just an initiation
of a code amendment to define what constitutes a duplex. The approved Minute Order
would not affect the current application.
Mr. Wong asked which area of the duplex was reduced by 5%. Mr. Gilli explained that
he thought it was the back of the duplex and the removal of one bedroom. However, he
suggested that the applicant could provide more details. Mr. Wong also asked if the
rear privacy protection was satisfied with the addition of trees. Mr. Gilli answered yes.
Mr. Wong understood that the front design of the duplex was excellent and asked if the
back design was similar. Mr. Gilli stated that the back of the duplex still appeared
somewhat massive, but acceptable.
Mr. Wong appreciated that the applicant worked with staff on all of the changes and
supports the project. However, Mr. Wong did not want to approve a Minute Order at
this time.
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Mr. Saadati asked if the applicant put a trellis in the back of the duplex, would it reduce
the massing. Mr. Gilli stated that anything like that would help the visual mass.
MOTION:
SECOND:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
VOTE:
Commissioner Wong moved to approve ASA-2003-01.
Chairperson Saadati.
None
None
2-0
Application:
Applicant:
Location:
ASA-2003-02
Jim Fulton/ARC TEC, Inc. (for Sobrato Development Co.)
19310 & 19320 Pruneridge Avenue
Architectural Site Approval for exterior changes to entries on two existing office
buildings..
Design Review Committee decision final unless appealed
Staff Presentation: Ciddy Wordell, City Planner, briefly described the project. One
entry is to a two-story with an atrium feel with glass and the other entry is a change in
the one-story wall plane. The landscaping changes include pavers, new trees around
perimeter and throughout the site. The applicant has a preferred color scheme.
However, the condition of approval is allowing the applicant to consider two other
color schemes at their choice. Staff recommends approval.
Mr. Wong asked about the green building issues with the glass enclosure, including
sunlight and heat loss.
Jim Fulton (ARC TEC, Inc.), applicant, explained that he worked with an energy
compliance company that did Title 24 calculations for the entire building. Title 24 will
be submitted when applying for a building permit.
Mr. Wong asked about the different color selections. Ms. Wordell explained that staff
did not have a problem with the applicant having options. All of the schemes are
acceptable.
MOTION:
SECOND:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
VOTE:
Commissioner Wong moved to approve ASA-2003-02.
Chairperson Saadati.
None
None
2-0
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Application:
Applicant:
Location:
R-2003-07
David Perng (Chen residence)
20832 Garden Gate Drive
Residential Design Review of a new 4,737 square foot, two-story residence.
Design Review Committee decision final unless appealed
Request postponement to the July 16, 2003 meeting.
MOTION:
SECOND:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
VOTE:
Commissioner Wong moved to postpone R-2003-07 to the July 16, 2003
meeting.
Chairperson Saadati.
None
None
2-0
Respectfully submitted:
Kiersa Witt
Administrative Clerk
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