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DRC 06-28-00Cupertino, CA 95014 (408) 777-3308 APPROVED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE HELD ON JUNE 28, 2000 ROLL CALL Committee Members present: Jerry Stevens, Chairperson David Doyle, Commissioner Committee Members absent: None Staff present: Ciddy Wordell, City Planner Vera Gil, Planner II APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approval of the minutes of the May 10, 2000 Design Review Committee meeting postponed for response from Com. Kwok Minutes of the May 24, 2000 Design Review Committee meeting approved as written WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None POSTPONEMENTS/REMOVAL FROM CALENDAR: MOTION: Commissioner Doyle moved to remove items: 4. 01-U-79(M), Paul Belotti, 23022 Voss Avenue, Modification of a use permit to enlarge an existing single family residence in a Planned Development by 503 square feet. 5. 03-DIR-00, B. H. Babcock, 20021 Stevens Creek Boulevard, Referral of a Director's Minor Modification for minor exterior changes to an existing office building. 11-ASA-00, Re-New Sealers, Wolfe and Homestead Roads, Architectural and site approval of a reconfigured parking lot.and landscape areas at an existing shopping center (Cupertino Village) SECOND: Com. Stevens VOTE: Passed MOTION: Commissioner Doyle moved to continue to July 12, item: 6. 10-ASA-00, Fran Thomson, 20853-20863 Elenda Drive, Architectural and site review of a new 4,884 square foot duplex (replacing a duplex destroyed by fire) 2 SECOND: Com. Stevens VOTE: Passed ORAL COMMUNICATION: None CONSENT CALENDAR: None OLD BUSINESS: None PUBLIC HEARING: Application No. (s): Applicant: Location: 09-ASA-00 Judy Chen 7359 Rainbow Drive Architectural review of exterior modifications to an approved seven-unit townhome Residential Design Review Committee decision final unless appealed. Staff presentation: Vera Gil gave a brief overview of the project. Building Department comments during the plan check process required changes for ventilation and egress. She pointed out that the overall mass and height of the building and the landscape plans would not be changed. The architect submitted a color board which showed only very minor changes in color. The city architect consultant, Larry Cannon, reviewed the design change submittal. He recommended some modifications, which are contained in the conditions of approval. He recommended changes to window sills to accommodate potted plants, replacing stucco trim on windows with wood trim and adding shape to the projecting corbels. Staff agrees that the comments should be added to the conditions of approval. Com. Stevens posed a question about item 4 of the Board Meeting Minutes of the Rose Court County Homeowners Association meeting of June 13 regarding a cedar tree located between the subject property and the neighboring property. Concern had been expressed about protection of the tree. Ms. Gil explained that the tree is still existing. " The applicant offered to answer questions about any details of the proposal. He expressed concem about having wood window trim, saying that it dould cause a maintenance problem. The applicant would prefer having stucco trim. Com. Stevens said he was also concerned about maintenance of wood trim around the second-story windows, due to safety considerations. He suggested a combination of wood trim for the first-story windows and stucco for the second-story windows. The applicant stated that he would rather not have a mixture of window styles. Kevin Whist, 20681 Gardenside Circle, a concemed citizen, asked if the window sizes would be increased due to the increase in ventilation. The plans showed a change from 2 four-foot windows to 1 five-foot window, but Ms. Gil pointed out that the privacy protection planting should alleviate any concerns about the decrease in privacy due to the 3 window size change. Mr. Whist also questioned the rear setback requirements. The original approved plan setback requirements and landscaping plans have not changed. MOTION: SECOND: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: VOTE: Commissioner Doyle moved for approval. Chairman Stevens None None Passed 2-0 Application No. (s): Applicant: Location: 08-ASA-00 Daniel and Pamela Steigerwald 10430-B Lockwood Drive Architectural and site approval for a 474 square foot addition to an existing 2,607 square foot residence in an R-2 (duplex) zoning district. Residential Design Review Committee decision final unless appealed. Staff presentation: Ciddy Wordell gave a brief overview of the project. This is an addition to a duplex: a 474 square foot addition with 250 square feet on the first floor and 224 square feet on the second floor. The total square footage of the entire building is 3,081 square feet with a coverage of 22% and floor area ratio of 39%. The applicants are extending the side 4 feet and the rear 3 feet on both the first and second stories of their unit. They exceed all of the requirements, there are no privacy issues since there are no windows on the side and the windows in the rear remain the same. The applicants presented a letter from the property owner to the south, David W. Cayton, which supports the application. Staffrecommends approval. MOTION: SECOND: AB SENT: AB STAIN: VOTE: Commissioner Doyle moved for approval. Chairman Stevens None None Passed 2-0 3. Application: 02-R-00 Applicant: Sara Bagliere Location: 7593 Hollanderry Place Residential design approval for a 520 square foot addition, including a new 465 square foot second story, resulting in a 44% floor area ratio on a 6,003 square foot lot. Design Review Committee decision final unless appealed. Staff Presentation: Ciddy Wordell presented an overview of the project. It is a small first story addition of 55 square feet and the addition of a second story of 465 square feet. The second story will consist of a bedroom, a study and a bathroom. The issues relate to the context of the neighborhood. There is only one other two-story house in the neighborhood, but staff feels this project will fit into the neighborhood because it does exceed all the setbacks and all the requirements of the R-1 ordinance. The addition will not be very visible from the street, and there are no privacy issues. A letter from the neighbor at the rear opposing the project was presented. The neighbor had been informed about the Design Review Committee meeting, but did not attend. The applicant provided new information concerning the other two-story house in the area, and a petition of neighbors who support the project. Staffrecommended approval. Commissioner Doyle asked what the neighbor had objected to in his letter against the project. The applicant stated that she had not seen the letter, but her understanding was that he was concerned about the addition shading his back yard and decreasing the air flow to his property. Commissioner Doyle explained the appeal process and suggested that the objecting neighbor be notified that he has a 14-day period in which to appeal. A neighbor, Hillary Parkinson asked if the supporting opinions carry as much weight at the objecting ones. Commissioner Doyle said that negative opinions have a lot of impact, because the City needs to make sure all of the interests are addressed. The applicant stated that the dissenting neighbor had not seen any revised plans since he had written his letter of objection in January, so his concerns may no longer be valid. MOTION: SECOND: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: VOTE: Commissioner Doyle moved for approval. Commissioner Stevens None None Passed 2-0 Application: Applicant: Location: 12-ASA-00 Jimiang Wang 10290 Foothill Boulevard Architectural and site approval for a new 702 square foot garage for an existing duplex. Design Review Committee decision final unless appealed StaffPresentation: Michele Rodriguez presented an overview of the project whictt is for a new 702 square foot garage for an existing duplex. The proposal is to convert the current garage into living area and to construct a new 3-car garage. The proposal meets the setback and building coverage requirements for the Zoning district. The design is consistent with the existing duplex and the existing buildings on adjoining property. Staff recommends approval. Com. Stevens questioned future dedication on this property. Ms. Rodriguez explained that once, or if, the dedications required in the future which is triggered by increasing building square footage 25% over what exists, that the existing and proposed building would be conforming, even if dedication were to be required. Com. Stevens also asked if the City architect consultant had looked at the massing of the doors for the 3-car garage. Ms. Rodriguez explained that he had not, but that the garage is consistent with other 3-car garages in the area. MOTION: SECOND: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: VOTE: Commissioner Doyle moved for approval. Commissioner Stevens Passed 2-0 Application: Applicant: Location: 13-ASA-00 Pegasus Development Company (Lake Biltmore Apts.) Northwest Comer of Blaney and Rodrigues Avenues Building and Architectural modifications to an approved apartment development. Design Review Committee decision final unless appealed Staff Presentation: Ciddy Wordell explained that Jon Moss, representative from Pegasus Development was attending a meeting of the residents of the Biltmore Apartments and Mr. Piasecki asked if the Design Review Committee meeting could be recessed until he could be here. Commissioner Stevens said that if might be more appropriate to continue the application to a future meeting, but Ms. Wordell explained that the project is already under construction and she felt that it was important to discuss it at this meeting. Ms. Rodriguez said that she was unaware of any problems at the site and presented an overview of the modifications requested. She stated that a few years ago, 24 new single apartment units were approved. Two laundry rooms were approved as part of that project---one attached to building 25 and one free standing. The proposal is to do away with the laundry room in building 25, insert a top/bottom laundry unit into each apartment within the complex, and convert the existing free-standing laundry room into a maintenance building. Approval was also given for lattice-work siding on the decks for the 24 new units. They have found that the decks in the older apartment areas are rotting out and are proposing to replace the decks and use the lattice siding on the railings to be consistent with the new units. The third proposal is to change the combination of vertical and horizontal siding approved for the new units to all horizontal siding. Pictures Were presented to show the difference between the vertical and horizontal sidings. The approved colors would be maintained. Staff feels that the changes are an improvement and recommend approval for the modifications. Ms. Rodriguez then explained that work is going on for the older units, the new units and the parking lot is tom up. She recommended a new condition of approval which would require that the Biltmore Apartment submit a Construction Management Program which would deal with the phasing of the construction. Jon Moss, representative of Pegasus Development, stated the reasons for wanting to change the siding to all horizontal siding for aesthetic reasons. Because of termite damage, it was recommended that all the siding be replaced on the existing buildings, as well. Dual pane windows will also be installed while the siding is off. This will be more energy efficient as well as more pleasing. Air conditioning units will be installed into apartments as tenants move out. Cut-out areas are being provided for future A/C units. Some kitchen windows need to be replaced also because they come right down to the counter top and there is no backsplash area. A smaller window will be installed and a backsplash behind the sink will be added. MOTION: SECOND: ABSENT: ABSTAiN: VOTE: Commissioner Doyle moved for approval. 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