DRC 12-03-03Design Review Committee
December 3, 2003
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 777-3308
APPROVED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE DESIGN REVIEIq
COMMITTEE HELD ON DECEMBER 3, 2003
ROLL CALL
Committee Members present:
Gilbert Wong, Acting Chairperson
Marty Miller, Commissioner
Committee Members absent:
Taghi Saadati, Chairperson
Staff present:
Gary Chao. Assistant Planner
Colin Jung, Senior Planner
Peter Gilli, Senior Planner
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
November 19, 2003
Minutes of the November 19, 2003 Design Review Committee were postponed to the
next meeting.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: Letter received from Moira A. Gottlieb regarding
concerns about R-2003-16, 10255 Mira Vista Road.
Letter received from Jessica Rose regarding concerns about the size and appearance of
application R-2003-15, 24410 Grenola Drive.
POSTPONEMENTS/REMOVAL FROM CALENDAR:
1. ASA-2003-06; Ron DuHamel/Shell Oil Station, 20999 Stevens Creek Boulevard
Request postponement to the December 17, 2003 meeting.
ORAL COMMUNICATION: None
CONSENT CALENDAR: None
OLD BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS: None
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PUBLIC HEARING:
Application:
Applicant:
Location:
ASA-2003-06
Ron DuHamel/Shell Oil Station
20999 Stevens Creek Boulevard
Architectural and Site Approval for exterior changes and signage at an existing
service station.
Design Review Committee decision final unless appealed
Request postponement to the December 17, 2003 meeting.
MOTION:
SECOND:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
VOTE:
Commissioner Miller moved to postpone ASA-2003-06 to the December
17, 2003 meeting.
Acting Chairperson Wong
Chairperson Saadati
None
2-0
Application:
Applicant:
Location:
R-2003-17
Mike Chen (Xia residence)
20903 Hanford Drive
Residential Design Review of a new 4,387 square foot two-story residence.
Design Review Committee decision final unless appealed.
Staff Presentation: Gary Chao, Assistant Plaimer, briefly described the project. Larry
Cannon, Architectural Consultant, has reviewed the plans. Staff recommends approval.
MOTION:
SECOND:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
VOTE:
Commissioner Miller moved to approve R-2003-17.
Acting Chairperson Wong
Chairperson Saadati
None
2-0
Application:
Applicant:
Location:
ASA-2003-05
Charles Ramm/Marie Callender's
20705 Stevens Creek Blvd.
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Architectural and Site Approval for exterior building and landscaping changes to
an existing restaurant, including an outdoor patio.
Design Review Committee decision final unless appealed.
Staff Presentation: Colin Jung, Senior Planner, briefly described the project. Mr.
Cannon has reviewed the project and additional landscaping will make the area more
attractive. Staff recommends approval.
Commissioner Miller and Acting Chairperson Wong discussed parking and
landscaping. Mr. Jung stated that a parking study has been performed.
Charles Ramm, architect, stated that he has worked with Mr. Jung was available to
answering any questions.
MOTION:
SECOND:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
VOTE:
Commissioner Miller moved to approve ASA-2003-05.
Acting Chairperson Wong
Chairperson Saadati
None
2-0
Application:
Applicant:
Location:
R-2003-15
Memarie Association, Inc.
21140 Grenola Drive
Residential Design Review of a new, two-story 6,184 square foot two-story
residence and a second story deck exception.
Design Review Committee decision final unless appealed.
Staff Presentation: Peter Gilli, Senior Planner, briefly described the project and stated
that the project conforms to the ordinance. Privacy screening is provided for all two-
story windows and decks that have views into neighboring yards. Staff recommends
approval.
Mr. Wong asked about the concrete driveway along the side of the four-car garage. Mr.
Gilli explained that the first part of the driveway will be interlocking pavers on
aggregate base and the second part in the back will be concrete.
Jessica Rose, 10410 Arm Arbor Avenue, read a letter regarding her family's concerns
about the size and appearance of the proposed home.
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Discussion continued regarding the bulk and mass of neighboring homes and privacy
protection measures.
MOTION:
SECOND:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
VOTE:
Commissioner Miller moved to approve R-2003-15.
Acting Chairperson Wong
Chairperson Saadati
None
2-0
Application:
Applicant:
Location:
R-2003-16
Theodore A. Smith (Houlsby residence)
10255 Mira Vista Road
Residential Design Review for a first and second story addition resulting in a
floor area ratio of 41%, an exception for visible second story wall heights and a
second story deck exception.
Design Review Committee decision final unless appealed.
Staff Presentation: Peter Gilli, Senior Planner, briefly described the project and
explained that it originally started with building permit review and through the plan
check process certain issues were identified that caused the project to need design
review approval. Mr. Gilli stated that the main concern was how to approach the
enclosure of the deck in the back of the home.
Mr. Miller asked about the extra planting. Mr. Gilli stated that extra planting might be
needed along the rear and the rear part of the sides. Discussion continued about
privacy protection.
Dennis Houlsby, owner, explained that he submitted to building in July and worked
with Planning in August and removed the deck. Mr. Houlsby stated that if he had
known the recommendations sooner, he could have worked on them sooner.
Regarding the deck, Mr. Houlsby explained that it was designed above the existing
patio as a cover. There is already planting in the back and will plant 6 additional trees if
necessary. He would like the wall and to keep the second story deck to help shield the
heat.
John Klein, 10236 Palo Vista Road, was curious about the project and wanted to look at
the plan set.
Linda Klein, 10236 Palo Vista Road, asked what the side and rear setbacks were for
homes.
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Discussion continued regarding lot coverage and floor area.
MOTION:
SECOND:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
VOTE:
Commissioner Miller moved to approve R-2003-16 with condition #2
deleted from the resolution.
Acting Chairperson Wong
Chairperson Saadati
None
2-0
Respectfully submitted:
Kiersa Witt
Administrative Clerk
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