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DRC 04-21-04 Design Review Committee April 21,2004 Cupertino, CA 95014 (408) 777-3308 APPROVED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE HELD ON APRIL 21, 2004 ROLL CALL Committee Members present: Gilbert Wong, Chairperson Marty Miller, Commissioner Committee Members absent: None Staff present: Gary Chao, Assistant Planner APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 7, 2004 Minutes of the April 7, 2004 Design Review Committee were approved. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: POSTPONEMENTSjREMOV AL FROM CALENDAR: 2. R-2004-07; Chin~ Tu (Chen residence), 10180 Byrne Avenue AvvIication withdrawn by the applicant. ORAL COMMUNICATION: None CONSENT CALENDAR: None PUBLIC HEARING: 1. Application: Applicant: Location: R-2004-07 Ching Ju (Chen residence) 10180 Byrne Avenue Residential and Design Review of an exception for a single story addition that projects into the front yard setback. 2 Design Review Committee April 21, 2004 Design Review Committee decision final unless appealed. Application withdrawn by the applicant. MOTION: SECOND: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: VOTE: Commissioner Miller moved to withdraw R-2004-07. Chairperson Wong None None 2-0 2. Application Applicant: Location: R-2004-06 John Ha (Do residence) 6522 Clifford Drive Residential Design Review for a new two-story 3,173 square foot residence. Design Review Committee decision final unless appealed Removed from the April 7, 2004 meeting. Staff Presentation: Gary Chao, Assistant Planner, briefly described the project. Staff and Larry Cannon, Architectural Consultant, have reviewed the plans and recommend approval with some minor changes. The applicant is aware of the changes and has already made the corrections. Mr. John Ha, Architect, has reviewed the recommendations and made the changes. Marty Miller, Commissioner, asked Mr. Ha about the setbacks, privacy planting and roof pitch. Marilyn Howard, 867 E. Estates Drive, read a letter describing the surrounding neighbor patterns and history. Mrs. Lois Rodriguez, 6544 Clifford Drive, was concerned about windows looking into her backyard. She requested that those windows be frosted. Mr. Miller stated that privacy planting would be planted. Mrs. Rodriguez was also concerned about the existing telephone line being a fire hazard if trees are going to be planted next to it and wanted to know if they would be moved. Mr. Chao was not aware of a utility easement that would prohibit the planting of trees. Mrs. Rodriguez was concerned about the maintenance of the tree trimming. Mr. David Do, owner, explained that the last 12 years the home has been a rental. He is rebuilding the house to live in it and understands Mrs. Rodriguez concerns and will frost the concerned windows and will maintain the tree trimming. 3 Design Review Committee Apri12l,2004 Mr. Ha stated that the utilities would run underground and windows facing the backyard are about 35 feet away from her home. MOTION: SECOND: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: VOTE: Commissioner Miller moved to approve R-2004-06. Chairperson Wong None None 2-0 3. Application Applicant: Location: R-2004-09 Larry Fu 10731 Johnson Avenue Residential Design Review of a first story addition (716 square feet) and new second story addition (540 square feet) to an existing 1,391 square foot residence. Design Review Committee decision final unless appealed Staff Presentation: Mr. Gary Chao briefly described the project and stated that staff supports a requested exception and recommends approval. Larry Fu, owner, stated that he would be living in the home. Mr. Chao stated that he had received a letter of concern regarding privacy protection from a neighbor residing at 10720 Minette Drive. Mr. Chao explained that there would be a condition requiring that the applicant submit a final privacy protection plan prior to issuance of the building permit. Discussion continued regarding more articulation in the design to better blend into the neighborhood, concerns regarding the second story eaves and privacy planting. Mr. Fu stated that he spoke to the neighbors at 10741 Johnson Avenue and they waived the privacy planting. He also sent a copy of the plans to the neighbors and has had no feedback. He was trying to maintain a good neighbor relationship. Mr. Miller asked if the Architectural Consultant had reviewed the plans. Discussion continued regarding the story poles. Mr. Miller stated that he was pleased that the applicant spoke to the neighbors. However there were concerns regarding articulation, eaves, water runoff and privacy protection for the neighbor located at 10720 Minette Drive. Mr. Wong agreed. 4 Design Review Committee Apri121,2004 MOTION: SECOND: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: VOTE: Commissioner Miller moved to continue R-2004-09. Chairperson Wong None None 2-0 4. Application Applicant: Location: ASA-2004-04 Marc DiMalanta (Alexander's Steakhouse) 10330 N. Wolfe Road Architectural and Site Approval for exterior building and parking lot changes to an existing, vacant restaurant (formerly EI Torito) at Valko Fashion Park. Design Review Committee decision final unless appealed Staff Presentation: Mr. Chao briefly described the project and supports the application with the exception of the proposal to widen the two parapet walls along the north side of the building. Staff believes that the two parapet walls either be removed or preserved with minor cosmetic upgrades. Mr. Miller asked where the signage could be located. Mr. Chao stated that there was an existing monument sign along Wolfe Road and could put a sign in the back on the structural wall on top of the roof above the parapet or on the entry feature. Marc DiMalanta, Alexander's Steakhouse designer, stated that the approach was to move away from the Spanish style steakhouse and did not want to reinforce the chimney look. They would like to cover the two parapet walls with signage, but would not necessarily push for it. James Chen, owner, discussed the location of the signage. His concern was with the location of the two parapet walls in relation to the new entrance. Discussion continued regarding the color of the building and the signage. Mr. Chao stated that there would be a separate application for the signage. 5 MOTION: SECOND: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: VOTE: Design Review Committee April 21, 2004 Commissioner Miller moved to approve ASA-2004-04 with the condition that the applicant work with staff to visually reduce the mass of the parapet wall and consider further decorative features on the wall and that the signage will be reviewed and approved by the Design Review Committee for conformance with the City's Sign Ordinance at a later date. Chairperson Wong None None 2-0 5. Application Applicant: Location: EXC-2004-01 Prasant Godiwala 19940 Homestead Road Sign Exception to allow two walls signs for a dental tenant at an existing shopping center. Design Review Committee decision final unless appealed Staff Presentation: Mr. Chao described the application and stated that staff recommends approval. Mr. Miller stated that it would be difficult to see the sign traveling westbound due to the trees. Prasant Godiwala, stated that he has spoken to the neighbors regarding trimming of the trees. He explained that visibility was very important and the building would look awkward without both signs. Mr. Chao clarified that the tree could only be trimmed up to 25%. Anything more would require Planning Commission approval. MOTION: SECOND: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: VOTE: Commissioner Miller moved to approve EXC-2004-01. Chairperson Wong None None 2-0 6. Application Applicant: Location: R-2004-08 David Easton, Architect (Vin-Christian residence) 22751 Mercedes Road 6 Design Review Committee April 21,2004 Residential Design Review for an exception for a 52% floor area ratio to allow new floor area within the existing residence. Design Review Committee decision final unless appealed Staff Presentation: Mr. Chao briefly described the project and stated that staff recommends approval. Kirsten Vin-Christian, owner, stated that the changes are being made to the inside of the home. MOTION: SECOND: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: VOTE: Commissioner Miller moved to approve R-2004-08. Chairperson Wong None None 2-0 OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: None Respectfully submitted: Kuw ~ uJ i:lIJ Kiersa Witt Administrative Clerk g:planning/DRC CommitteejMinutes042104