DRC Reso 147R-2004-06
CITY OF CUPERTINO
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, California 95014
RESOLUTION NO. 147
OF THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF CUPERTIN® APPROVING
A NEW TWO-STORY 3,173 SQUARE FOOT RESIDENCE.
SECTION II: PROTECT DESCRIPTION
Application No.: R-2004-06
Applicant/ Owner: Jennifer Yang/David Do
Location: 6522 Clifford Drive
SECTION II: FINDINGS
WHEREAS, the Design Review Committee of the City of Cupertino received an
application for a first and second story addition to an existing residence, as described in
this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Design Review Committee finds that the changes are beneficial and
compatible with the surrounding area and the following findings can be met;
1. The project will be consistent with the Cupertino Comprehensive General Plan,
any applicable specific plans, zoning ordinances and the purposes of this title.
2. The granting of the special permit will not result in a condition that is
detrimental or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity, and will not
be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare.
3. The proposed addition is harmonious in scale and design with the general
neighborhood.
4. The proposed addition is consistent with design guidelines approved by the City
Council.
5. The proposed addition will not result in significant adverse visual impacts as
viewed from adjoining properties.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That after careful consideration of maps, facts, exhibits, testimony and other evidence
submitted in this matter, the application no. R-2004-06, is hereby approved; and
That the subconclusions upon which the findings and conditions specified in this
Resolution are based and contained in the public hearing record concerning Application
R-2004-06 as set forth in the Minutes of the Design Review Committee Meeting of April
21, 2004, and are incorporated by reference herein.
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R-2004-06 April 21, 2004
SECTION III: CONDITIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DEPT.
1. APPROVED EXHIBITS
Approval is based on a plan set entitled: "Do Residence, 6522 Clifford Drive,
Cupertino, CA 95014" consisting of 6 pages, except as amended by this resolution.
2. PRIVACY PROTECTION PLANTING
The applicant shall submit a final privacy protection plan indicating the planting of
City approved trees to screen all new second story windows along the easterly and
southerly property lines in accordance with the City's R1 Ordinance unless if a
waiver is obtained from the affected property owners. The final privacy protection
plan shall be submitted for review and approval prior to issuance of building
permits. A letter from the arborist shall also be submitted confirming that the
existing two trees preserved along the southerly property are sufficient and
appropriate for privacy screening purposes.
3. PRIVACY PROTECTION COVENANT
The property owner shall record a covenant on this property to inform future
property owners of the privacy protection measures and tree protection
requirements. The precise language will be subject to approval of Planning staff.
Proof of recordation must be submitted to the Community Development
Department prior to final occupancy of the residence.
4. ARCHITECTURAL REVISIONS
The entry roof shall be lowered to match the bay window facia and also the second
story window (head and sill level) shall be adjusted to match the head and sill
heights of the windows on the left side elevation. In addition, a wood trellis feature
(to match the trellis feature at the garage) shall be introduced over the door along
the right side elevation and the stone base shall be extended along the entire right
side elevation if this elevation will be open to the public view from East. Estate
Drive. If a fence is present or proposed along the street side yard, the stone base
shall fully wrap around the bay window element stopping at the fence line (see
illustration below). A revised elevation drawing and a revised fencing plan shall be
reviewed and approved by the Planning Department prior to issuance of building
permit. The fence shall be consistent with the City's Fencing Ordinance.
5. 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
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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.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of April 2004, at a Regular Meeting of the
Design Review Committee of the City of Cupertino, State of California, by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Commissioner Miller and Chairperson Wong
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
ATTEST:
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Ciddy Wordell
City Planner
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Gilbert Wong, Chairpe s n
Design Review Committee