DRC 07-03-08Design Review Committee
July 3, 2008
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 777-3308
APPROVED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE DESIGN REVIEW
COMMITTEE HELD ON July 3, 2008
ROLL CALL
Committee Members present:
Committee Members absent:
Staff present:
Staff absent:
Lisa Giefer, Chairperson
Paul Brophy, Commissioner
Jessica Rose
Leslie Gross
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
June, 19, 2008
Minutes of the June 19, 2008 Design Review Committee meeting were approved
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
None
POSTPONEMENTS/REMOVAL FROM CALENDAR:
None
ORAL COMMUNICATION:
None
CONSENT CALENDAR:
None
PUBLIC HEARING:
1. Application No.(s):
Applicant:
Location:
R-2008-19, EXC-2008-10
Mohsen Jalili
10310 Moretti Drive
Residential Design Review for a new two-story 2,385 square foot single family
residence and an Exception to the Single Family Residential Development
regulations to reduce the required 10 foot surcharge to 4.5 feet at the new
residence
Design Review Committee decision final unless appealed.
Staff member Gross explained that the applicant is requesting the exception due to the
odd shape of the lot. The applicant is proposing to construct a new 2,385 square foot
residence with a second story. Since the lot tapers to the rear, the applicant will need to
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have the required second story setback requirement excepted in order to accommodate
upstairs bedrooms for the family. The proposed design is consistent and compatible
with other homes in the area. She also explained that exceptions have been granted in
these situations for other homes on challenging lots. Commissioner Brophy asked for
clarification of the setback measurements and of the public hearing noticing radius. He
noted that an exception for the second story construction in these situations has been
granted in the past. Chairperson Giefer wanted to make sure the shed in the rear yard
was going to be removed as it was too close to the fence. She asked what sort of
alternate design ideas had been researched so as to not need the surcharge setback
exception. The applicant said they had looked at a few designs, but really wanted to
have all the bedrooms on the second floor to keep the children together. She wanted to
make sure there was enough room from the property line to plant trees to ensure
privacy screening for the neighbors. A resident spoke in favor of the new home design.
Commissioner Brophy had no concerns• with approving the application, especially since
a presidence has already been set. Chaiperson Giefer was not in favor of this type of
exception, however, she understood the challenges of building on a lot of this shape.
She hoped that the upcoming discussions regarding first floor to second floor, floor area
ratios would make this type of exception rare. Since there were no objections from the
neighbors, she also approved the application.
MOTION: Commissioner Brophy moved to approve R-2008-19, EXC-2008-10
SECOND: Chairperson Giefer
ABSENT: Commissioner Rose
ABSTAIN: none
VOTE: 2-0
OLD BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
None
Respectfully submitted:
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Beth Ebben
Administrative Clerk
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