DRC 09-17-03Design Review Convnittee
September 17, 2003
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 777-3308
APPROVED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE DESIGN REVIEW
COMMITTEE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2003
ROLL CALL
Committee Members present:
Taghi Saadati, Chairperson
Gilbert Wong, Commissioner
Committee Members absent:
None
Staff present:
Aarti Shrivastava, Senior Planner
Gary Chao, Assistant Planner
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
July 16, 2003
Minutes of the July 16, 2003 Design Review Committee were approved as amended.
Page 3, paragraph 3, line 6, delete: Some heights limits have been set.
August 6, 2003
Minutes of the August 6, 2003 Design Review Committee were approved as amended.
Page 3, paragraph 2, line 1, add: asked about the location of the trees and how close house
could be...
Page 4, paragraph 4, line 1, change: if would to it would.
Page 6, paragraph 1, line 4, change: is adequate to may not be adequate.
September 3, 2003
Minutes of the September 3, 2003 Design Review Committee were approved.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
POSTPONEMENTS/REMOVAL FROM CALENDAR:
3. R-2003-12; Arnold Nite, Madrid Road
Request postponement to the next meeting.
ORAL COMMUNICATION: None
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CONSENT CALENDAR: None
OLD BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
None
PUBLIC HEARING:
Application:
Applicant:
Location:
EXC-2003-05
Kevin Mann (Artsigns)
21678 Stevens Creek Boulevard
Sign Exception to allow five blade signs on an existing commercial building.
(Stanley Square)
Design Review Committee decision final unless appealed
Staff Presentation: Aarti Shrivastava, Senior Planner, briefly described the project. Staff
recommends approval of the sign exception for the pedestrian blade signs.
MOTION:
SECOND:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
VOTE:
Commissioner Wong moved to approve EXC-2003-05.
Chairperson Saadati.
None
None
2-0
Application:
Applicant:
Location:
ASA-2003-04
The Stargazer's Group
10062 Miller Avenue
Architectural and Site Approval for a landscape plan at an existing office
building.
Design Review Committee decision final unless appealed
Staff Presentation: Gary Chao, Assistant Planner, briefly described the project. On
September 9, 2002 the Planning Commission approved a use permit modification to add
3,600 square feet and part of the approval was that the applicant needed to enhance the
parking lot by adding more landscape and trees, close one of the driveways and delete
up to 15 parking stalls for landscaping on the southerly property line. The applicant
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has submitted revised landscape plans prior to the start of the hearing. The plan shows
the removal of only 8 parking stalls. The applicant has requested not to move the trash
enclosure to the requested area, but to another area. Staff agrees with the new location,
although would like to see the trash enclosure further up flush with the landscape. The
trash enclosure needed to be covered. Staff recommends approval with these changes
with additional planting along the southeast property line.
Commissioner Wong asked if the driveway along Ridgewood Court could be kept open
for fire trucks and safety purposes. He also likes having more parking stalls as shown
on the revised landscape plan.
Nora, The Stargazer's Group, stated that there are several other driveway entrances
available for entry.
Chairperson Saadati asked if the bike parking area would be landscaped. Nora
answered yes.
Todd Kalbfeld, Designer, stated that existing trash enclosure is still in good condition.
MOTION:
SECOND:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
VOTE:
Commissioner Wong moved to approve ASA-2003-04 based on the
revised plan.
Chairperson Saadati
None
None
2-0
Application:
Applicant:
Location:
R-2003-12
Arnold Nite
Madrid Road
Residential Design Review for a new, two-story, 4,233 square foot residence.
Design Review Committee decision final unless appealed
Request postponement to the next meeting.
MOTION:
SECOND:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
VOTE:
Commissioner Wong moved to postpone R-2003~12 to the next meeting.
Chairperson Saadati.
None
None
2-0
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Application:
Applicant:
Location:
R-2003-13
Moti Mizrahi
10725 Santa Lucia Road
Exception to the R-1 ordinance to construct an addition to the second story,
which exceeds 35% of the first story.
Design Review Committee decision final unless appealed
Staff Presentation: Gary Chao, Assistant Planner, described the project and gave the
description of the lot and exiting house. There will be no visual impacts. Staff
recommends approval and supports the exception.
Mr. Wong asked which neighbor would have the greatest privacy impact. Mr. Chao
stated that the proposed deck would be facing the south and northeast side. Staff is
requesting that the applicant plant privacy screening and submit a revised landscaping
plan. Mr. Saadati inquired about setbacks.
Moti Mizrahi, applicant, stated that he has worked with staff to satisfy the
requirements.
Cindy and Jeff Anderson, neighbors, were concerned about the privacy and whether the
new roof was going to match the existing height and materials. Mr. Chao answered
yes. Mr. Mizrahi stated that privacy protection was a main concern. The existing oaks
trees were trimmed to maintain their health.
MOTION:
SECOND:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
VOTE:
Commissioner Wong moved to approve R-2003-13.
Chairperson Saadati.
None
None
2-0
Respectfully submitted:
Kiersa Witt
Administrative Clerk
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