DRC 05-20-05
Design Review Committee
May 20 2005
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 777-3308
AMENDED MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE DESIGN REVIEW
COMMITTEE HELD ON MAY 20, 2005
ROLL CALL
Committee Members present:
Marty Miller, Chairperson
Lisa Giefer, Commissioner
Committee Members absent:
None
Staff present:
Gary Chao
Staff absent:
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
POSTPONEMENTSjREMOV AL FROM CALENDAR:
ORAL COMMUNICATION:
None
CONSENT CALENDAR: None
PUBLIC HEARING:
1.
Application:
Applicant:
Location:
EXC-2005-10
Marni Lopez (Le Boulanger)
20488 Stevens Creek Boulevard
Sign Exception for two wall signs for an existing retail use.
Design Review Committee decision final unless appealed.
Staff Presentation: Gary Chao, Associate Planner, briefly described the project. Staff
believes that the sign exception is necessary and appropriate due to the building setback
from the street and recommends approval.
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May 20, 2005
Commissioner Giefer inquired about the existing signs.
Marni Lopez, Applicant, explained that the signs currently on the wall are a temporary
product. She was looking to replace them with the exact same size, similar color and
exact with the lighted sign that was originally specked.
MOTION:
SECOND:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
VOTE:
Commissioner Giefer moved to approve EXC-2005-10.
Chairperson Miller
None
None
2-0
2.
Application:
Applicant:
Location:
U-2005-06
Dick Fang (Lee residence)
21855 Granada Avenue
Use Permit to construct a two-story, 2,090 square foot residence.
Design Review Committee decision final unless appealed.
Staff Presentation: Gary Chao, Associate Planner, briefly described the project. The
only exception that the applicant was asking for was for a break on the side yard
setbacks. Staff recommends approval.
Commissioner Giefer asked if the west wall of the current home that was to be
demolished was five feet from the property line. The applicant answered yes and that
the new wall would conform. Commissioner Giefer also asked about the FAR.
Discussion continued regarding the new Rl Ordinance and the fence feature.
Dick Fang, Applicant, briefly described the lot size.
Commission Giefer inquired about the row of trees on the west side of the property
along the flag lot. She asked if the applicant intended to keep the trees for screening.
MOTION:
SECOND:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
VOTE:
Commissioner Giefer moved to approve U-2005-06.
Chairperson Miller
None
None
2-0
2.
Application:
Applicant:
Location:
DIR-2005-03
Tom Sloan (Wildflower Condominiums)
1375 S. De Anza Boulevard
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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.
Continued from the May 5, 2005 meeting.
Staff Presentation: Gary Chao, Associate Planner, briefly described the application.
There are 24 existing trees on the project. The applicant was proposing to remove 9.
Staff originally suggested that tree #19 be preserved. However, after consulting the
matter with the City Arborist, staff is recommending that it be removed. The City
Arborist also suggested that 9 additional trees be removed. (Ash trees #3-7 and
redwood trees #11-14) The City Arborist is recommending that 8 new 24" box
Myrtlewood trees on the westerly boundary and 8 new 24" box Brisbane to replace the
ash trees. Staff recommends approval.
Discussion continued regarding the trees.
Commissioner Giefer was supportive of the Arborist's tree removal and replacement
recommendation. She would like to add a condition of approval from the Arborist's
specific recommendation on how to preserve tree #15, the evergreen ash.
Commissioner Giefer asked if the applicant should post a bond for a replacement of the
new street tree. Mr. Chao answered that a bond is reasonable and suggested the
amount be $10,000.00. Mr. Sloan asked about the length of the bond. The length of the
bond should go through the length of the construction.
MOTION:
SECOND:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
VOTE:
Commissioner Giefer moved to approve DIR-2005-03 as amended.
Chairperson Miller
None
None
2-0
OLD BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
None
Respectfully submitted:
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Kiersa Witt
Administrative Clerk
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