M-2015-01b City of Cupertino
, ,, 10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino,CA 95014
(408) 777-3308
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Community Development Department
November 25, 2015
Oj anan&Chiou Architects
Attn: Shen Chiou
1920 Sutter St#210
San Francisco; Ca. 94109
SUBJECT: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION LETTER—M-2015-01, ASA-2015-20
This letter confirms the decision of the Planning Commission, given at the meeting of November 24,
2015, approving a Modification to a previously approved Use Permit (U-1981-02) to amend the
conditions of approval, which required two lots (Lots 4 and 11) to be restricted to single story structures
within a Planned Development, to allow a two-story addition on Lot 11; and an Architectural and Site
approval to allow a 530 square foot second story addition to an existing single family residence located
in a Planned Development Zone, located at 22643 Woodridge Court, according to Plannulg Commission
Resolution No.(s) 6791 and 6792.
Please be aware that if this Pexmit is not used within a two-year period, it shall expire on November 24,
2017.
Also, please note that an appeal of this decision can be made within 14 calendar days from the date of
the decision. If this happens, you will be notified of a public hearing, which will be scheduled before
the City Council.
Sincerely,
Ellen Yau `���/
Assistant Planner
City of Cupertino
Enclosures:Resolution 6791 and 6792
CC:Szu-Ning Chen,22643 Woodridge Ct,Cupertino Ca 95014
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- M-2015-01
CITY OF CUPERTINO
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, California 95014
RESOLUTION NO. 6791
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
APPROVING A MODIFICATION TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED USE PERMIT(U-1981-02)
TO AMEND A CONDITION OF APPROVAL,WHICH REQUIRED TWO LOTS
(LOTS 4 AND 11)TO BE RESTRICTED TO SINGLE STORY STRUCTURES WITHIN
A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT, TO ALLOW A TWO-STORY ADDITION ON LOT 11
LOCATED AT 22643 WOODRIDGE COURT
SECTION I: PROLECT DESCRIPTION
Application No.: M-2015-01
Applicant: Shen-I Chiou(Chen residence) �
Location: 22643 Woodridge Court
SECTION II: FINDINGS FOR MODIFICATION
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Cupertino received an application for a
Modification of a Use.Permit, as described in Section I of this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the necessary public notices have been given in accordance with the Procedural
Ordinance of the City of Cupertino, and the Planning Commission has held one or more public
hearings on this matter; and
WHEREAS, the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA); and
WHEREAS, the applicant has met the burden of proof required to support said application; and .
has satisfied the following requirements:
1) The proposed use, at the proposed location, will not be detrimental or injurious to property
or improvements in the vicinity, and will not be detrimental to the public health, safety,
general welfare, or convenience;
The modification of the previously approved to allow for the proposed project will not result in a
condition that is detrimental or injurious to property improvements in the vicinity, and will not be
detrimental to the public health, safety, general welfare, and convenience as the project is compatiable
with the surrounding residential uses of the neighborhood. The proposed project is harmonious in ,
scale and design with the adjacent homes and the general neighborhood.
2) The proposed use will be located and conducted in a manner in accord with the Cupertino
Comprehensive General Plan and Cupertino Zoning Ordinance and the purpose of this title.
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The proposed use complies with the Cupertino Comprehensive General Plan and Municipal Code
requirements.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED: �
That after careful consideration of maps, facts, e�chibits, testimony and other evidence submitted
in this matter, subject to the conditions which are enumerated in this Resolution beginning on
PAGE 2 thereof,:
- The application for a Modification of a Use Permit, Application no. M-2015-01 is hereby
approved, and that the subconclusions upon which the findings and conditions specifieci in this
Resolution are based and contained in the Public Hearing record concerning Application no. M-
2015-01 as set forth in the Minutes of Planning Commission Meeting of November 24, 2015, and
are incorporated by reference as though fully set forth herein.
SECTION III: CONDITIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE COMMUIVITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPT. ,
1. APPROVED EXHIBITS
Approval recommendation is based on the plan set received October 29, 2015 consisting of
eight (8) sheets labeled A0, A0.1, A0.2, A1.0, A2.0, A2.1, A3.1, and A3.2 drawn by Shen-I
Chiou; except as may be amended by conditions in this resolution. .
2. ACCURACY OF PROTECT PLANS ,
The applicant/property owner is responsible to verify all pertinent property data including
but not limited to property boundary locations, building setbacks, property size, building
square footage, any relevant easements and/or construction records. Any misrepresentation
of any property data may invalidate this approval and may require additional review.
3. PREVIOUS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL .
All previous conditions of approval from Resolution No. 2183 shall remain in effect unless
superseded by or in conflict with subsequent conditions of approval, including the conditions
contained herein in this resolution.
4. CONCURRENT APPROVAL CONDITIONS
The conditions of approval contained in file no. ASA-2015-20 shall be applicable to this
approval.
5. ANNOTATION OF THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
The conditions of approval set forth shall be incorporated into and annotated on the first
page of the building plans.
6. USE LIMITATION
This approval modifies Condition 21 of Resolution No. 2183 to read: "The buildings located
on Lots 2, 7, 10 and 14 will provide a rear roof line treatment to minimi7e privacy intrusion
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into the adjoining rear yards located to the north. The building on Lot 4 shall be one-story in
height." _
7. FLOOR AREA
T'he floor area of all structures on the property located at 22643 Woodridge Court shall not
exceed 3,306 square feet.
8. EXPIRATION ,
This permit shall be deemed expired and a new use permit application must be applied for
and obtained, if within two years, property owners have not vested the project in building
permits.
9. CONSULTATION WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS
The applicant is responsible to consult with other departments and/or agencies with regard
to the proposed project for additional conditions and requirements. Any misrepresentation
of any submitted data may invalidate an approval by the Community Development
Department.
10. INDEMNIFICATION
Except as otherwise prohibited by law, the applicant shall indemnify and hold harmless the
City, its City Council, and its officers, employees and agents (collectively, the "indemnified
parties") from and against any claim, action, or proceeding brought by a third party against
one or more of the indemnified parties or one or more of the indemnified parties and the
applicant to attack, set aside, or void this Resolution or any permit or approval authorized
hereby for the project, including (without limitation) reimbursing the City its actual
attorneys' fees and costs incurred in defense of the litigation. The applicant shall pay such
attorneys' fees and costs within 30 days following receipt of inv,oices from City. Such
� attorneys' fees and costs shall include amounts paid to counsel not otherwise employed as
City staff and shall include City Attorney time and overhead costs and other City staff
overhead costs and any costs directly related to the litigation reasonably incurred by City..
11. NOTICE OF FEES,DEDICATIONS,RESERVATIONS,OR OTHER EXACTIONS
The Conditions of Project Approval set forth herein may include certain fees, dedication
requirements, reservation requirements, and other exactions. Pursuant to Government
Code Section 66020(d) (1), these Conditions constitute written notice of a statement of the
amount of such fees, and a description of the dedications, reservations, and other exactions.
You are hereby further notified that the 90-day approval period in which you may protest
these fees, dedications, reservations, and other exactions, pursuant to Government Code
Section 66020(a),has begun. If you fail to file a protest within this 90-day period complying
with all of the requirements of Section 66020, you will be legally barred from later
challenging such exactions.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 24th day of November 2015, at the Regular Meeting of the
Planriing Commission of the City of Cupertino, State of California, by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Chair Lee,Vice Chair Takahashi, Gong,Paulsen
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:none
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:none
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Sun
AT°TEST: APPROVED:
/slPiu Ghosh /s/Winnie Lee
Piu Ghosh Winnie Lee, Chair
Principal Planner P1annulg Commission
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