DRC 07-05-01Design Revlew Committee
July 5, 2001
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 777-3308
APPROVED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE DESIGN
REVIEW COMMITTEE HELD ON JULY 5, 2001
ROLL CALL
Committee Members present:
Committee Members absent:
Staff present:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. June 20, 2001
Chuck Corr Chairperson
Marc Auerbach Commissioner
Angela Chen Commissioner
Ciddy Wordell, City Planner
Minutes of the June 20, 2001 Design Review Committee meeting postponed to the July
18,2001 meeting.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
Letter from Marc Hynes, regarding 09-ASA-00(M), Rainbow Estates Development
Project, 7359 Rainbow Drive
POSTPONEMENTS/REMOVAL FROM CALENDAR:
ORAL COMMUNICATION: None
CONSENT CALENDAR: None
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS: None
PUBLIC HEARING:
Application:
Applicant:
Location:
09-ASA-00(M)
Judy Chen (SQJ Development)
7359 Rainbow Drive
Modification to an approved architectural and site approval to change wood
window and door trim to stucco molding on an approved townhome residential
development.
Deslgn l~evlew Commlttee
July 5, 2001
Design Review Committee decision final unless appealed
Staff Presentation: Chairperson Corr read a letter from Marc Hynes, Judy Chen's
attorney. Mr. Hynes's letter explained the history of this modification and states the
benefits of stucco trim versus wood trim. Ciddy Wordell, City Planner, briefly explained
staff's position regarding this project and staff still supports the wood trim.
Commissioner Auerbach, was curious about a comment from Larry Cannon,
Architectural Consultant, regarding the use of wood doors instead of steel. Mr. Auerbach
was interested to find out if wood doors had been substituted. Tom Sloan, architect,
stated that the only steel door is on the garage doors. Chairperson Corr commented that
Resolution 7, from the June 28th meeting, under Design Changes, Condition #2,
specifically states to replace stucco trim on all windows with wood trim. Ms. Wordell
stated that the Planning Commission discussed the change to stucco, but did not make a
motion to change the resolution, so staff retained the proposed resolution.
Judy Chen, applicant, believes that the change to stucco trim is not only aesthetic, but
also practical. The stucco trim keeps water from entering, provides superior weather
protection and requires little maintenance for the homeowner. Ms. Chen understood from
the last meeting, that the Commissioners gave a verbal consent, but an official vote was
not given. To reduce further construction delays, Ms. Chen agreed to the wood trim and
in April 2001, and received a permit to build. The construction has not started and the
project is coming before review again to change the wood trim to stucco.
Tom Sloan, Metro Design Group, architect, supports Judy Chen's comments and showed
some pictures of stucco trim of similar projects under construction. Ms. Chen stated that
the next-door neighbor has stucco trim. Discussion continued regarding the events at the
previous Design Review meeting regarding this application for modification. Mr. Sloan
stated that stucco trim was always the proposal for this project.
Commissioner Auerbach moved to approve 09-ASA-00(M) with the condition that the
applicant finish the window detail in a manner consistent with the photograph submitted
as an exhibit with a light stucco texture, completely painted and with the highest quality
materials.
MOTION:
SECOND:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
VOTE:
Commissioner Auerbach moved to approve
Chairperson Corr
none
none
Passed 2 - 0
Application No. (s):
Applicant:
Location:
15 -ASA-01
Wayne Gong
19940-19990 Homestead Road
]~es~gn ~evlew [~omm~ttee
July 5, 2001
Architectural and site approval for final colors, materials, landscaping, signage
and other architectural details for an approved addition to an existing shopping
center.
Design Review Committee decision final unless appealed
Staff Presentation: Ciddy Wordell, City Planner, stated that there were several items to
discuss, the first being the tan and green color of the building being agreeable to staff.
The second item is the roofing material. The original condition of approval called for
dimensional roofing material. The Planning Commission suggested wooden shingles or
clay tile. During the structural analysis, the applicant discovered that the material would
be too heavy. The applicant proposed a metal roof with some texture to it that would
give the appearance of clay. However, staff does not support that material because it
would give a phony look to the building and it will be apparent that there is not a quality
look to it. Staff is recommending going back to the original metal seam roof in a dark
green, which matches the green accent color, and it will have the dark tone of the shingle
roofs in the area. The last item of concern was about the depth of the roof elements that
stand up above the rest of the roofline. Staff suggests that this is acceptable as long as
there are some trees that will screen some of the roof elements.
Mr. Auerbach questioned if the signage is new. Mr. Gong stated that the new signs do
not exceed the existing signage.
Wayne Gong, applicant, stated that he has financially put a lot into this building. He
feels it has become a pride of ownership to have something nicer. Mr. Auerbach asked
Mr. Gong if he agreed with having the green roof instead of the proposed orange roof.
Mr. Gong stated that his first choice will still be the orange metal roof, but the green is
his second. Discussion continued regarding the fence and the proposed monument sign.
Commissioner Auerbach moved to approve 15-ASA-01.
MOTION:
SECOND:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
VOTE:
Commissioner Auerbach moved to approve
Chairperson Corr
none
none
Passed 2 - 0
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