DRC 04-07-05
Design Review Committee
April 7, 2005
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 777-3308
AMENDED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE DESIGN REVIEW
COMMITTEE HELD ON APRIL 7, 2005
ROLL CALL
Committee Members present:
Marty Miller, Chairperson
Lisa Giefer, Commissioner
Committee Members absent:
None
Staff present:
Colin Jung
Staff absent:
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
March 17, 2005
Minutes of the March 17,2005 Design Review Committee were approved.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
POSTPONEMENTSjREMOV AL FROM CALENDAR:
1. DIR-2005-03; Tom Sloan (Wildflower Condominiums), 1375 S. De Anza Boulevard
ReQuest removal from calendar.
ORAL COMMUNICATION:
None
CONSENT CALENDAR: None
PUBLIC HEARING:
1.
Application:
Applicant:
Location:
DIR-2005-03
Tom Sloan (Wildflower Condominiums)
1375 S. De Anza Boulevard
Director's Minor Modification of an existing use permit (U-2003-03, Wolf
Camera) for a landscaping plan for an approved mixed-use retail/residential
project.
Design Review Committee decision final unless appealed.
2
Design Review Committee
April 7, 2005
Postponed from the March 17, 2005 meeting.
Request removal from calendar.
MOTION:
SECOND:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
VOTE:
Commissioner Giefer moved to remove DIR-2005-03 from the calendar.
Chairperson Miller
None
None
2-0
2.
Application:
Applicant:
Location:
EXC-2005-07
Tom Pforsich
Southwest corner of De Anza Blvd & Rodrigues Avenue
Sign Exception for the Civic Park Master Sign Program.
Design Review Committee decision final unless appealed.
Postponed from the March 17, 2005 meeting.
Staff Presentation: Peter Gilli, Senior Planner, briefly described sign exception. Staff's
judgment is that the sign is more of a marker for the development and less of a sign and
with the size of the development, it warrants having identification that stands out. Staff
and the Architectural Consultant are in support of all the proposed signs. Mr. Gilli
discussed the directional signs and was also in support.
The applicant briefly described the use of the signs.
Commission Giefer asked if there would be a sign program for single tenant. The
applicant stated that each building would be addressed individually.
MOTION:
SECOND:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
VOTE:
Commissioner Giefer moved to approve EXC-2005-07.
Chairperson Miller
None
None
2-0
3.
Application:
Applicant:
Location:
U-2004-12, ASA-2004-15
Robert Rickman
10200 Empire Avenue
Use Permit for a second story and garage addition to an existing one-story,
single-family residence in a P(Res) Planned Development with Residential Intent
zoning district.
Architectural and Site Approval for a second story and garage addition to an
existing one story single-family residence.
3
Design Review Committee
April 7, 2005
Design Review Committee decision final unless appealed.
Postponed from the March 17, 2005 meeting.
Staff Presentation: Peter Gilli, Senior Planner, explained that the applicant has provided
elevations that show what the detailing is going to be exterior. Staff believes that an
excellent job has been done to reduce the visual bulk of the tall wall planes and fully
supports the exterior design. The FAR is 56.4%. Staff recommends approval with or
without the condition regarding the FAR.
Commissioner Giefer was concerned about the lack of a date on the plans. Peter stated
that if the project were approved, the plans would be stamped and signed.
Chairperson Miller asked if the 55% FAR requirement was flexible. Mr. Gilli stated yes.
Commissioner Giefer asked the applicant why he went above the 55% FAR. Mr.
Rickman stated that after he realized the high volume ceiling existed, he made some
adjustments. It was mostly for access for stairs.
Discussion continued regarding roof. Mr. Rickman stated that he would be using solar
panels for the roof.
Commissioner Giefer was concerned about the FAR being above 55% but would be
willing to exceed 55% FAR only because they are using renewable energy sources.
Chairperson Miller also supports the project.
MOTION:
Commissioner Giefer moved to approve U-2004-12 and ASA-2004-15 with
the 56.4% FAR. (Condition #2 will be erased)
Chairperson Miller
None
None
2-0
SECOND:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
VOTE:
OLD BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
None
Respectfully submitted:
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Kiersa Witt
Administrative Clerk
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