Design Review Committee

CITY OF CUPERTINO AGENDA DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE This will be a teleconference meeting without a physical location Thursday, October 21, 2021 5:00 PM TELECONFERENCE / PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATION TO HELP STOP THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 In accordance with Government Code 54953(e), this will be a teleconference meeting without a physical location to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Members of the public wishing comment on an item on the agenda may do so in the following ways: 1) E-mail comments by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 21 to the Committee at planning@cupertino.org. These e-mail comments will be received by the Committee members before the meeting and posted to the City’s website after the meeting. 2) E-mail comments during the times for public comment during the meeting to the Committee at planning@cupertino.org. The staff liaison will read the emails into the record, and display any attachments on the screen, for up to 3 minutes (subject to the Chair’s discretion to shorten time for public comments). Members of the public that wish to share a document must email planning@cupertino.org prior to speaking. 3) Teleconferencing Instructions Members of the public may observe the teleconference meeting or provide oral public comments as follows: Oral public comments will be accepted during the teleconference meeting. Comments may be made during “oral communications” for matters not on the agenda, and during the public comment period for each agenda item. To address the Committee, click on the link below to register in advance and access the meeting: Online Please click the link below to join the webinar: Page 1 Design Review Committee Agenda October 21, 2021 https://cityofcupertino.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nDaQWw2rT3aALuTBQAN0pw Phone Dial: (669) 900 6833 and enter Webinar ID: 963 8192 7722 (Type *9 to raise hand to speak) Unregistered participants will be called on by the last four digits of their phone number. Or an H.323/SIP room system: H.323: 162.255.37.11 (US West) 162.255.36.11 (US East) Meeting ID: 963 8192 7722 SIP: 96381927722@zoomcrc.com After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Please read the following instructions carefully: 1. You can directly download the teleconference software or connect to the meeting in your internet browser. If you are using your browser, make sure you are using a current and up-to-date browser: Chrome 30+, Firefox 27+, Microsoft Edge 12+, Safari 7+. Certain functionality may be disabled in older browsers, including Internet Explorer. 2. You will be asked to enter an email address and a name, followed by an email with instructions on how to connect to the meeting. Your email address will not be disclosed to the public. If you wish to make an oral public comment but do not wish to provide your name, you may enter “Cupertino Resident” or similar designation. 3. When the Chair calls for the item on which you wish to speak, click on “raise hand.” Speakers will be notified shortly before they are called to speak. 4. When called, please limit your remarks to the time allotted and the specific agenda topic. ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Subject: Approve the January 21 Design Review Committee Minutes Recommended Action: Approve the January 21 Design Review Committee Minutes 1 - Draft Minutes 2. Subject: Approve the May 20 Design Review Committee Minutes Recommended Action: Approve the May 20 Design Review Committee Minutes Page 2 Design Review Committee Agenda October 21, 2021 1 - Draft Minutes POSTPONEMENTS ORAL COMMUNICATIONS This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Committee on any matter within the jurisdiction of the Committee and not on the agenda. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes. In most cases, State law will prohibit the Commission from making any decisions with respect to a matter not on the agenda. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. Subject: Consider an R1 Exception Permit to allow a reduced side-yard setback of 5-feet to accommodate a new garage addition to an existing single-family residence where a combined side-yard setback of 15-feet is required in the R1-7.5 Zoning District (Application No.: EXC-2021-001; Applicant: Raghu Kumar Devarakonda; Location: 10300 Imperial Avenue; APN: 357-19-052) Recommended Action: That the Design Review Committee adopt the draft resolution (Attachment 1) to: 1. Find the project exempt from CEQA; and 2. Approve the R-1 Exception (EXC-2021-001). Staff Report 1 - Draft Resolution 2 - Plan Set 3 - Monta Vista Residences with Reduced First-Floor Side-Yard Setbacks 4. Subject: Sign Exception to allow for a second wall sign on a commercial building where only wall sign is permitted (Mattress Firm). (Application No. EXC-2021-001; Applicant: Tracey Diehl (Expedite the Diehl); Location: 20510 Stevens Creek Boulevard; APN: 359-08-018) Recommended Action: That the Design Review Committee adopt the draft resolution (Attachment 1) to: 1. Find the project exempt from CEQA; and 2. Approve the Sign Exception (EXC-2021-002). Staff Report 1 - Draft Resolution 2 - Plan Set OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS STAFF AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Page 3 Design Review Committee Agenda October 21, 2021 FUTURE AGENDA SETTING ADJOURNMENT In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who is planning to attend this teleconference meeting who is visually or hearing impaired or has any disability that needs special assistance should call the City Clerk's Office at 408-777-3223, at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to arrange for assistance. In addition, upon request, in advance, by a person with a disability, meeting agendas and writings distributed for the meeting that are public records will be made available in the appropriate alternative format. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the members after publication of the agenda will be made available for public inspection. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office in City Hall located at 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014, during normal business hours. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please be advised that pursuant to Cupertino Municipal Code section 2.08.100 written communications sent to the Cupertino City Council, Commissioners or City staff concerning a matter on the agenda are included as supplemental material to the agendized item. These written communications are accessible to the public through the City’s website and kept in packet archives. Do not include any personal or private information in written communications to the City that you do not wish to make public, as written communications are considered public records and will be made publicly available on the City website. Members of the public are entitled to address the members concerning any item that is described in the notice or agenda for this meeting, before or during consideration of that item. If you wish to address the members on any other item not on the agenda, you may do so during the public comment. Page 4