HomeMy WebLinkAboutASAC Minutes 07-03-1974CITY OF CUPERTIINC, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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Telephone: 252-4503
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE
APPROVAL COMMITTEE HELD ON JULY 3, 1974 IN THE COUNCIL CHA21,1BER,
CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
The meeting was opened at 7:37 p.m. by Chairwoman Sallan with the
Salute tc the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Members present: Koenitzer, Rogers, Chairwoman Sallan
Members absent: Dressler, Weinstein
Staff present: Associate Planner Robert Cowan
Senior Planning Technician Toby Kramer
INFORMAL REVIEW OF PLANNED DEVELOPMENT USE PERMIT APPLICATION:
19-U-74 Public Storage, Inc.: Construction of single -
story warehouse structures located on the east
side of North Blaney Avenue between O1.ivewood
and Freeway Route 280.
....If used for recreational vehicles, traffic control of the
Public. Works Department should look at development carefully
to make sure there is proper in and out movement of slots.
....Site seems tight, landscaping -wise as well as ingress/egress
for. vehicles.
....If wall is extended, provision should be made to landscape
entire frontage.
....Trees on site should remain and consideration should be given
to additional landscaping on freeway.
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...South boundary: 15 ft.. of landscaping from curb to buildings.
Must have very dense screening because of grade similarity.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of June 19, 1974
Approval of
6/19/74
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LO 7/17/74
I?C-51, 230.91
S & I -I Green
S: amp Store
Moved by Member Koenitzer, seconded by Member Rogers, to continue
approval. of Minutes of June 19, 1974 to next regular meeting.
Motion carried, 3-0
POSTPONEMENTS - None
None
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
The Senior Planning Technician reported on two items relative to the
City Council meeting of Monday night.
One was the application of H --Control for modificatidn to standard
conditions to make review of light intensity after installation a
standard condition. The Council determined H -Control should con-
tinue using where appropriate as part of application, and get
: involved .in having experts determine standards to be set.
The other vas t_ne Sign Review Committee. A o .nth member load been
added, Counc. Nellis. H --Control would pick their two re �leotatives,
the C:ha:aber of Commerce would, pick two bus .ne_Ssacn, and the City
Council n'ouid pick the technical nd 1 y persons. Ctla'� "or:an Sullen
and a
said she was not of the impression that this was a Council appointed
committee and she registered concern about them choosing the personnel.
H —Control should have more responsibility. Member Rogers agreed.
Chairwoman Sallan wanted the minutes to show ASAC appreciated their
concern and welcomed Counc. Nellis on the committee, but wondered
why Council felt it urgent that they appoint technical and lay people
on review as opposed to ASAC doing it.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Application IHC-51,230.91 of Ad -Art, Inc. (S & H Green Stamp
Store) requesting approval of a sign plan for the S & H
Green Stamp store located at the southwest corner of Hcme-
stead Road and Saratoga -Sunnyvale Road in the Homestead
Square Shopping Center.
The Senior Planning Technician referred to sign reviewed for Fashion
Fabrics, and discussion relative to the compatibility of the sign
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with the existing signs of Payless and PW. She exhibited the
proposed sign. The sign area requested is approximately 95 sG. ft.,
and allowable sign area is 306 sq. ft. She noted an overall sign
program has not been formally adopted by the Committee for center
but applications have shown -a tendency toward the individual white
letters to be mounted against the tile part of the roof on the
fascia.
Member Rogers said she had just noticed the edges of the PW letters
were red, and the edges of Payless letters were black,
Member Koenitzer said he was under the impression this was set as
future guidelines for tenants of center; white free standing letter.
The Associate Planner read conditions for Fashion Fabrics.
Slides were shown of the site and adjacent buildings.
Member Koenitzer noted the tile being placed on S & H building was
not the same shade as those of Payless and PW. The applicant
should understand it should integrate with rest of development.
Member Rogers asked if this was appropriate time to mention lack of',
landscaping in parking area. Chairwoman Sallan said they din
require potted plants on perimeter o -_E building. The Associate
Planner said next time something develops in the center, the City
will look for overall upgrading.
Mr. Jim McClay, Ad -Art Sign Company, 1716 54th Street, Emoryville,
answered Member Koenitzer that sign would be placed on second row
of tiles as were Payless and PW.
In answer to Member Rogers, Mr. McClay said the S & H signs were
made up in advance. These are their trade colors and what they
would like to use on their store. He displayed a sample letter.
Chairwoman Sallan thanked him for bringing sample. She ascertained
the letters would be illuminated.
Mr. McClay said S & H has used white letters. Member Koenitzer
said he thought they should be white free standing letters. to
match rest of signs in the shopping center and he would like to
see them the size of present 'Letters. He felt. the proposed were
a little large for roof they will be put on. Mr. McClay said the
letter is 19 inches. Member Koenitzer said 20 inchwhite letter
would give same readability. He suggested smaller S & H logo.
Member Rogers noted it would be a hardship on other tenants for
S & H to have colored letters when they were refused.
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HC -51,230 .91
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HC -51,337.1
.dcbe Inn
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Chairwoman Sallan concurred, noting she would approve sign with condition
that it. be white. free standing letters of smaller size and a smaller logo.
After further discussion, the applicant asked for a continuance to
modify drawings.
Member Koenitzer.summarized what was wanted: free standing letters to
be white; letters to be 20 inches high; logo reduced to 4 ft. high by
whatever width is appropriate; can retain color of logo.
Member Keenitzer moved to continue Application HC --51,230.91 to the
meeting of July 17, 1974. Seconded by Member Rogers.
Motion carried, 3-0
2. Application HC --51,337.1 of Adobe Inn requestir..g approval of
a modification of site, architecture and landscaping for a
restaurant facility 'Located at 20128 Stevens Creek Boulevard.
The Senior Planning Technician noted the Adobe Inn was next door to
the Customhouse on Stevens Creek Boulevard. The applicant is planning
tOemode L pat:io- area between the two bui.ld.Ln gt3 "wilted? Co;Ilprise the bar
and re--,u-zrant. Uis request is to rabui1.d the two '7.i! is that enclose
G,e path) area and put wood s at across the top to shelter the patio.
A ba.rbC'.:1:ia :area an(1 tables will 'Lie placed in the patio for the purposes
servi_rif? ocKtail nd food.
Ms. Kramer pointed out a total of 26 parking spaces for the facility.
The applicant is proposing to repave the parking area.
An air conditioner is to be added; however, this will be enclosed
within the wails of the patio.
Slides were shown of existing building and patio area and alterations
described.
Mr. Frank Conley, 20128 Stevens Creek Boulevard, expiainr.d why work was
starter without approval of the City. lie noted they are replacing
present fence with adobe pillars and redwood slats on both sides of
the patio.
With regard to landscaping, they are planning to put junipers and
philodendrons to go with palm trees and adding more ivy to existing
20 ft. of landscape' area adjacent to driveway on the Adobe.Inn
property. On west side of patio_ would be a small planter area.
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Mr. Conley said after everything was complete they would resurface
the entire parking lot and restripe. There would he between 29
and 31 parking spaces. In answer to Chairwoman Sallan,he pointed
out where the extra spaces would be.
Chairwoman Sallan said the major concern of this committee is the
visual impact from Stevens Creek Boulevard. She noted the. Adobe
Inn has parking area in front and that the City is asking people
to give 5 ft. of landscaping in front of buildings. Since there
is no landscape plan, she would ask him to develop one addressing
the frontage on Stevens Creek Boulevard in addition to plants on
west exterior. She clarified that she was talking about where the
sidewalk abuts the parking lot for the 5 ft. of landscaping. She
spoke to the importance to residents of what the establishments
look like, and pointed out it would also attract customers. She
also pointed out they are going for greater widths of landscaping
from undeveloped parcels along Stevens Creek Boulevard, but, this
would make his property consistent with adjacent sites.
Member Koenitzer questioned the east side. Mr. Conley said the
parking stalls are right up to the parking line. Member Kcenitzer
noted the east side o -f the building looks bare. Chairwoman Sallari
agreed, noting even if there were a 2 ft. play, at least a tree
faell could be put in. She asked the applicant to get measurements
and see what was possible, addressing this also in their plans.
Member Koenitzer suggested one or two short parking stalls. - -
After discussion, it was decided to make it a condition of
approval that a landscapingplan would be brought in.
Mr. Conley asked for clarification. He said their application was
for approval of reconstructing existing patio, reconstructing of
existing wall, to improve the exterior appearance of the easterly
planted area. Now they are asking him to tear out blacktop and
replace it with garden effect, cutting into their parking space.
He would have to find out what parking spaces are available and
if it is maneuverable for cars to pull in and out without backing
up into a tree or shrubbery.
Member Rogers explained it was the feeling of the committee that
they could approve site and architecture, but would like to have
the applicant come back with what he feels is a reasonable way of
landscaping. They would like to make it a condition of approval
that he come back and talk with them within a certain time period.
Mr. Conley agreed to this.
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Public Hear -
Lag closed
dC-.51,.337.1
Site & Arch
:approved;
i ands cap in
cucntinuad
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The hearing was opened to comments from the audience. There mare none.
Member Koenitzer moved to close Public Hearings, seconded by Member
Rogers.
Motion carried, 3-0
M4enner Koenitzer moved to recommend approval of the site and architec-
ture of Application HC -51,337.1, subject to standard conditions and
Exhibits A, B and B-1,and to continue landscaping portion until no
later than the first meeting in August so that applicant may investi-
gate possibility of providing more landscaping areas in front and
on eastern side and prepare new detailed landscaping plan for
western side of property. Seconded by Member Rogers.
Motion carried, 3-0
The applicant was notified the approved portion would be heard by
the City Council on July 1."b, 1974.
3. Application HC --51,3";3.3 rf Steak and Ale L' iCorporation
,,a a�_;X,
requesting approval of site, arcntitecture, lands ^'^;; 1.g, grad-
ing,signing restaurant i ty 1 t
lighting and for a r u c•Llydri% �_ ii'.:L 1.._ _� OCIiG?G.
at the southeast corner of Saratoga -Sunnyvale Read and
Ii:ighway 280.
The Associate Planrer noted there were two plans on board, one for
Steak and Ale restaurant and one for mini -storage facilities. Both.
are tied together by some conditions.of approval attached to rezon-
ing, tentative map and individual use permits. He went over the
recommendations thac had been made and how the applicant had answered
them in his proposal.
With regard to raised sidewalks to relate property to future buildings
to the south and west, during Commission hearing it was decided there
Etas no need for integration for storage and more than likely two
commercial use; would be tied together. The proposal. was to include
temporary type sidewalk adjacent to common driveway and adjacent to
15 ft. temporary easement situation on this particular site. . There
could be a permanent textured walkway in front of the restaurant.
With respect to landscaping, Mr. Coleman is still working for the
City 'to develop an overall landscape design for Saratoga --Sunnyvale
Road and parallel streets adjacent to it: he will be appearing
before committee on August 7. By then should have some guidelines
for users on ?igh;'iay 9 to follow. The staff recommendation is not
to approve specific landscaping plans on Saratoga -Sunnyvale Road
tonight.
MINUTES OF THE JULY 3, 1974 ?-CONTROL MEETING
Mr. Cowan referred to two pine trees on the site which should be
protected, fed and watered during installation_ of asphalt. The
staff was also suggesting some landscape screening at the north-
west corner of Steak & Ale site which would help screen visual
access to storage area.
The applicant was proposing a sign to project fror:gables over
entrance. They are also asking for a rather large ground sign
whichwouldneed an exception because of lack of street frontage.
This had been explained to the applicant. Alsc the combined
area and proposed projecting sign is over allowable. area.
There was a condition of approval attached to both zoning and
tentative map that before individual free standing signs are
approved, the City would like to see an overall signing approach
to the entire development.
The lighting is old English motif, 10 ft. to 20 ft. in height
depending on location.
Member. Koenitzer noted there presumably would be people working in
the industrial development. I.f the Steak & Ale was at all good.
they would be mobbed every lunch hour. It seemed silly to have
people driving cars through center. That was one reason he -was
interested not only in a temporary path but in a. long range .)l..an
tieing this complex together. He felt this would be a concern
when additional property on Highway 9 has developed. M:':. Cowan
explained the applicants felt people would go out the front and
there would not be that much use for rear paths. He said he
would pass Member Koenitzer's remarks on. -
In answer to Member Rogers, Mr. Cowan said the path from Valley
Green Drive running parallel to common driveway was a collectors
sidewalk for individual users within the development. When
developed, will be looking for more permanent type solution.
This was discussed further.
Chairwoman Sallan ascertained concrete is planned only for pedes-
trian walkway; the parking lot would be blacktop, She also wanted
to be sure Mr. Coleman was aware of the several feet difference in
grade between street and pad, so landscaping could be done accord-
ingly. -
Chairwoman Sallan questioned condition 18 of -Planning Commission,
asking if deletion of four front parking spaces would be in the
purview of ASAC. This was affirmed.
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Mr. Sherrod Marshall, architect for Steak & Ale, answered Member Kcenitzer
that space to left of front door was for handicapped parking and would be
so striped and stenciled.
Mr. Marshall said in regard to deletion of four spaces being discussed,
the Steak & Ale needs upwards of 100 spaces but because of planning
restrictions are down to 81; every space coim.Ls. Chairwoman Sallan
referred to inter -related development to south with parking. Mr.
Marshall explained importance of parking to restaurant.
In answer to Chairwoman Sallan, Mr. Cowan said under ordinance they
needed. 76 spaces. Mr. Marshall said this number evolved onrequest
they make on number of seats. The seating could vary between 230 and
250. They, had given Planning Commission low number; with high number
the spaces could be 100 needed. The Associate Planner noted condition
16 says facility can be limited to 230 people.
Chairwoman Sallan questioned northernmost portion of sita. Mr.
Marshall explained this proposal was made before legal survey was
done. If it comes out a str.i.p, it, will be planted. If it is of
adequate size, it will be a car space. Staff is aware of this.
In E.osc'iE".I: t(' t;11 i 1woman Saltaa about
n'.ar�' pennaitent type sidewalk, Mr. da
LMC:1g ta.c`. de ,e .oce 's was ever! 000_ is
tint:l l is is known what wit l he going
to do it tit a tei..purary basis.
the possibility of :tlaki.ng a
rshaj l said the. consensus
vil..la.lig to do roi ctii'.in g, but:
or. south perLioil, they want
vvi:h respect to the four parking spaces, Chairwoman Sallan said she
considered it more important to have that area in green rather than
cars. S1'e suggested putting more parking to the south temporarily.
,1r. 'i0131 a1 said in a year's time, the buii..ding will plot even ne visible.
Anything behind the 50. ft, setback would be hidden... . .
,Ir. Tick Pacheco, owner of parcel to the south, said they would like
to work out as much of an integrated parcel as possible. Three out
of the four owners are now working together on this. Intent is to
keep cars off of southern property so dust will not be going into
windows of industrial buildings ant reStauran.t. Since they are not
sure what will be going in, he would urge and request the committee
to consider the architect `s appeal.. These four spaces are critical.
They are trying to leave as open as possible to make it flexible in
order t.o tie in. He assured the committee they are moving as
quickly as possible. He answered Chairwoman Sallan that piece to
the west has been sold and this user may be using the building at
will be using theirs.
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Member Koenitzer questioned the possibility of having temporary
pavement for parking. Just enough asphalt to last a year or so.
Mr. Jim LeDeit of Pacheco & Assocs. representing Keith E. Garner,
said the restaurant had started with 45,000 sq. ft. which met the
City staff's needs for parking. After the general plan, there was
50 ft. setback for landscaping. This site has more than 27%
coverage in landscaping. An additional easement of temporary
paving would mean the first 15 ft. to the south for in and out
movement. It would be a hardship on owner to remove four spaces.
Chairwoman Sallan determined that essentially it would be possible
to put temporary asphaic in.
Chairwoman Sallan asked if they were saying they cannot provide
parking on any other space on site at this point in time. Mr.
Pacheco said one thing should be remembered. The Steak & Ale
are purchasing that property. The industrial park has a separate
owner. The south parcel will be completely separate also. When
that is developed, they will have ample parking, and are just
asking to say that when parking spaces are not needed, they will
be done in landscaping.
Member Koenitzer noted the rendering was a little different from
preliminary review. He suggested having property to the south
use same type of construction. Mr. Marshall said the modification
was putting entrance on side as requested. He described the
architecture and construction of building. The roof .will be dark
wood shake.
Chairwoman Sallan had mentioned the grading was several feet
higher. Mr. Marshall said he would go over this with staff and
the grading engineer.
Mr. Marshall said the same landscape architect would be doing
entire project.
Chairwoman Sallan ascertained they were aware of condition regard-
ing preservation of on -site trees.
Member Rogers noted there were several plants she could not locate,
They were listed but not shown. Mr. Marshall said this would be
cleared with staff.
Chairwoman Sallan ascertained only ground cover was planned for
portion of building facing freeway. Mr. Marshall noted only
fence around trash enclosure would be seen. Chairwoman Sallan
suggested a tree be put by the fence. Mr. Marshall said they had
to have -room for trucks to make deliveries and pick- up dumnsters.
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Grading
Landscaping
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Lighting
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Member Koenitzer noted there was a good balance between evergreen and
deciduous trees.
Member Koenitzer said he Felt the fixtures fit :in with the architecture.
The development to the south should use same approach to fighting and
architecture since it is a Planned Development. Industrial doesn't
share frontage and oriented so that are separate developments and
are not contiguously visual.
A discussion ensued by what was meant by same style of architecture.
It was agreed it should be aesthetically compatible.
Chairwoman Sallan noted this light fixture will be precedent setting.
The. architect should expect to design something that can fit in
with this and what develops to the south.
Member Koenitzer said part of purpose of Planned Development is to make
look -a -like project and insist on guidelines for major portion of the
site.
Mr. Arnold Flucki.ger said he will possibly be involved with portion
to the south. Re would think a little latitude with lif�ilting would
be desired. The bui_'.wing would have e: be different to serve its
exl r't'.ss purpose and unction. Thould be same basic principles but
would vary a little. [To'uld be coiivaatible but not the same identical
fixture. Member r 1:oeniLze.r said he «'711!d think the same fixture should
be used. Member Rogers said it should be the same to all intents and
pure' seS . -
Chairwoman Sallan said whatever develops to the south will be using
the same light. When they approve lighting fixture for this property,
will be setting precedent for south portion. They rieed to decide if
this is what they want to propose.
Mr. LeDeit asked what happens if the manufacturer discontinues this
lamp, Chairwoman Salcan reiterated that light fixture being proposed
should be that proposed for south property. A lengthy discussion ensued.
Chairwoman Salian asked for clarification of where lighting fixtures
would be placed on site. The Senior Planning Technician pointed them
out on site plan.
Relative to heights, Mr. Marshall said in_order to get decision he
would make declarative statement that to get adequate lighting all
parking lot will need 20 ft. standards or whatever the committee
wants him to say. After further discussion, he said 20 ft. was the
minimum height that would be adequate.
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Chairwoman Sallan said she could see three problems relative to
the 'Lighting: (1) integration to the south parcel, (2) number
of lights proposed for the parking lot, and (3) heights of
structures.
Relative to signing, Chairwoman Sallan noted the applicant is
proposing a wall sign and requesting a free standing sign, which
would require an exception. She was reluctant to discuss since
exception had not -applied for.
Mr. LeDeit said there has been dialogue on sign. The mini -storage
and industrial area wanted to get input from ASAC on sign so they
will he able to function in direction they would like them to go.
If something is objectionable in Steak & Ale signing, he. asked them
to discuss it and give them input.
Chairwoman Sallan ascertained the wall sign is 2-1/2 ft. wide x
4 ft. in height and will be able entryway to restaurant. She
asked if the applicant had considered moving it around to the
Saratoga -Sunnyvale Road side. Mr. Marshall said with all the
landscaping and height it would be, there would be no way of
seeing it. It is oriented t:o patrons walking from -parking lot..
After further discussion, Mr. Marshall asked for alternatives.
Member Koenitzer said one would be a joint sign with tenant to.
the south, Chairwoman Sallan suggested he refer to sign guidelines
and work out signs within those constraints. 11
Member Rogers noted the sign over entryway is quite. satisfactory anc1
well designed. The free standing sign is too large and she has
seen no reason for granting an exception for one so large.
Mr. Marshall said he would rather have free standing sign in front
than apply sign to the building.
After still.further discussion, the hearing was opened for comments
from the audience. There were none.
Member. Koenitzer moved, seconded by Member Rogers, to close Public
Hearing.
Motion carried, 3-0
Signing
Public Hear-
ing closed
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Signing con'd..
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Member Koenitzer moved to recommend approval to City Council of
Application HC -5t,333.3 for site, architecture,grading and landscap-
ing and that lighting and signing be continued. Application to con-
form to standard conditions, Resolution No. 1262 of Planning Commission
and appropriate exhibits, with the following special conditions:
(1) When the project to the south is developed, the four
parkin; spaces fronting toward Saratoga -Sunnyvale Road
will be deleted and additional landscaping installed.
(2) That a permanent pedestrian walkway access to the project
will be installed, again when the project to the south
develops. The location to be determined at that time.
(3) That we are seriously concerned that three existing trees
that are to be retained receive proper care and considera-
tion particularly during grading and constru:ti.on of project.
We definitely want these trees to survive the construction
period. That a plan be prepared by a licensed landscape
architect or landscape planter delineating hoer these trees
will be protected and. preserved during eonstruct:ion. period.
Seconded by iiember Rogers.
Member Rogers glen p r opsed. an amendn- eri : tiJ read: All plants shown
on iU.st will be shown on plan. Seconded by Mambos {uenii:'zer.
VOTE ON AMENDMENT:
AYES: Members Koenitzer, Rogers and Chairwoman Sallan
NAY S : None
Motion carr:Led, 3-0
VOTE ON MOTION:
AYES: Members Koenirzer,, Rogers and Chairwoman Sallan
NAYS: None
Motion carried, 3--U
Chairwoman Sallan announced application had been approved wiLh the
exception of lighting and s igr.i.ng. Approved p'prttons would be heard
by the City Coimc.i l on July 16, 1974.
MINUTES OF THE JULY 3, 1974 H -CONTROL MIETING
Chairwoman Sallan announced the policy of the H -Control Committee
that no application hearing would be started after 11:30 p.m.
At 10:20 p.m. a recess was called, with the meeting reconvening at
10:30 p.m.
Member Koenitzer moved a Minute Order be sent to Planning Commission
and City Council to add to file on HC -51.,333.3 that since this is a
Planned Development, ASAC would expect architecture to the south
to. be similar in style and material to the Steak & Ale development.
Seconded by Member Rogers.
Motion carried, 3-0
4. Application HC -51,333.i of Keith E. Garner requesting
approval of site, architecture, landscaping, grading
and lighting for a mini -storage facility located in the
southwest quadrant of Saratoga -Sunnyvale Road and
Freeway Route 280.
The Associate Planner said this, is essentially the same plan looked
at by ASAC during pre -hearing review. He spoke to condition that
might be added in the event the Highway Department did not give
permission for landscaping on the 2-80 right-of-way.
Mr. Cowan described the architecture, using colored rendering.
Interior portion of site will not be seen by public except for
section between the warehouses and edge of the common driveway.
It was suggested an option of continuing wall or heavily landscap-
ing the area.
It was noted somebody should be responsible for repairing wood
fence.
Mr. Cowan spoke to parapet wall on south and north line approxi-
mately 2z ft. above roof element. They would like to see this
wall continued around building element.
Mr. Arnold Fluckiger answered staff's concern. He said the only
place where interior would be visible would be from 200 ft. going
in opposite direction. There are two chain link fences, 40 ft.
and sloping bank. They will plant more'trees if this wanted.
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MINUTE ORDER
HC -51333.1.
Keith E.
Garner
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As to area on other end, there is a row of trees 40 ft. on center and
another, row of trees 24 ft. on center. Would be better to let ivy
grow up fence than build a wall. The proper place for screening is
on State right-of-way. Mr. Fluckiger said they had had phone confirma-
tion on this and are just waiting for written confirmation. The
slumpstone building is not unattractive. The chain link fences are
what should be covered. Considering distance and trees, they did not
think it necessary to turn ends of masonry.
Chairwoman Sallar, asked if he stood and agreed to condition that if
the problem with Highway Department with regard to planting on the right-
of-way could not be resolved, he would have to come back and determine
on site landscaping. Mr. Cowan pointed out no permit would be issued
until this has been satisfactorily resolved. Mr. Fluckiger said the
things that are objectionable are not even on their site. They are
trying to cooperate with the City. But the trees on their property
will not take care of objections to chain link fences, canal and
tower.
Member Koenitzer said he didn't see how he could approve architecture
without" knowing where sign will go. Mr. Fluckiger said they had
tried to get coardinnat:ion of signs with other people involved.
Thy wou:I.d like .a free stzind,ing sign that would have information
on all four parcels and one small sign at entry point at end of
crive. He pointed cut .where the signs could go.
l'h.esociate Planner riafe::_Y:ed to condition on tentative map.
Staff would recommend Mr., Fiuckiger's suggestion. It will require
a variance application but from staff's point of view is a good
solution.
Member Koenitzer said he would want it conditioned that signs
wi11 not be permitted on building or ask the applicant to continue
architectural portion until sign program brought in. _
Chairwoman Sallan ascertained that any sign approved at this time
could be construed as temporary until master sign program for
center is adopted. Mr. Fluckiger' agreed to this. -
The Senior Planning Technician pointed out where a slight change
in color of building to buff rather than'stark white would t:ie in
better with Steak & Ale building. The committee agreed.
Chairwoman Sallan noted Mr. Fluckiger had stated his position
on walls at two ends of property. Member Koenitzer said he didn't
know that they would be improving anything to put up masonry walls.
Chairwoman Sa.11an agreed about walls, but felt extra landscaping could
be in this area. Member Koenitzer suggested 3 shrubs between each
tree; something i-hat would grow to 6 ft. This to he done at both ends.
MINUTES OF THE JULY 3, 1974 H -CONTROL MEETING
Mr. Fluckiger said they would rebuild fence and put another fence
inside.
The lighting was noted, to be on the wall pointing down so there
would be no problem of intrusion.
The grading was ascertained to be satisfactory.
The hearing was opened to comments from the public. There were
none.
Member Koenitzer moved, seconded by Member. Rogers, to close Public
Hearings.
Motion carried, 3-0
Member Rogers moved to recommend approval of Application
HC -51,333.1 with the standard conditions and the following
special conditions:
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(1) That approval is predicated on Federal and State approval
of landscaping. on Highway right-of-way and in the .event.
the Department of Transportation does not approve the
landscaping on the Freeway right-of-way the applicant
shall agree to return to the Architectural and Site
Approval Committee for the purposes of inserting additional
landscaping along the northern property line by removing
some of the bays, the number of which will be determined
by the ASAC.
(2) That a landscaping screen be used along the northern
property line on the eastern and western edges of the
end of the mini -storage warehouses to screen the view
of the warehouses from the Freeway.
(3) That the slump stone wall be continued around the ends of
the building to provide a finished look to the exposed
ends of the warehouses.
(4) That the fence on the west side be repaired or failing
that, a new fence inside be built by applicant.
(5) That signing be coordinated with other users of Planned
Development and until that time temporarysigning be put
in.
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Lighting
Grading
Public Hear-
ing closed
(6) That the walls be buff colored so as to coordinate better
with Steak & Ale.
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Paige 16
HC -51,333.1
approved WI
conditions
HC--
.51,2<83.4
Stoneson
Development
Corporation
S ite
MINUTES OF THE JULY 3, 1974 H -CONTROL MEETING
Seconded by Member Koenitzer.
AYES: Members Koenitzer, Rogers, Chairwoman Sallan
NAYS: None
1- lotion carried, 3-0
Chairwoman Sallan announced the application had been approved with
modifications and would be heard by the City Council on July 16,
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5. Application YC-51,233.4 of Stoneson Development Corporation
.(The Oaks Shopping Center) requesting approval of mod:ifica--
tion of site, architecture and landscaping for a proposed
theater facility located at the northwest corner of Mary
Avenue and Stevens Creek Boulevard.
The. Associate Planner said the request for modification involved
two areas: .one was the site, particularly the landscaping width
along Mary \venue, and the other invived the archi.#.ecture_ of the
theater.
Mr. Cowan requested the appl icaet a committee members to came_ to
board, r. here he explained changes bung requested.
Mr. David Heldt, 730 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, said with
regard to width of planting on Nary Avenue, the original application
was for 9 to 10 --ft. width. The use permit approved plan for 7 to 8 -
ft. strip. The frontage on Stevens Creek Boulevard was shown to be
12 -ft. of landscaping with 5 ft. of wal.k. This will be retained.
However, on the final grading plan, due to re -engineering of the
site, the Mary Avenue frontage can only be 6 ft. if the requested
building pad, parking areas and frontage landscaping are retained.
The screening was what was discussed. In final drawings, the
shrubs are photinia and are solid. tie felt '.:his final design
does satisfy intent of the ASAC. They would mound up on this
strip as much as possible.
The Associate Planner explained staff's position.. During the
final use permit hearing, Mr. Pagge was asked if there could be
mounding and he said yes. Mr. Cowan used sketches- to illustrate
difference between. 6 ft and 8 ft. in terms of mounding and
landscaping.
MINUTES OF THE JULY 3, 1974 H -CONTROL MEETING
Member Koenitzer said with regard to architecture he didn't feel
the building has much class to start with and taking off the
trellis makes it look more like a box than ever.
Mr. Art Schumacher, architect, referred to previous discussions
on height and design of building. The structural engineer had
said they could lower height of building by use of other material.
It was noted the height had been lowered to 27 ft.
Member Rogers said she did not feel any improvement had been made
in architecture or aesthetics by modification.
Chairwoman Sallan said she liked the earlier treatment, and would
not be comfortable granting d modification to something less
attractive.
Chairwoman Sallan said she would like to call attention to some-
thing on the legend. On Stevens Creek Boulevard, item E, have
proposed rapheolepis from edge of new landscaped area moving east
toward the Sandpiper Restaurant. The legend calls for D which is
photinia. This was discussed.
Mr. Heldt felt the intent of the
shrub on both sides of sign, but
have been photinia from westerly
sign was to be seen from traffic
sign with shrubs hiding it would
Sallan said they were not speakii
of cars.
rapheolepis was to have lower
Chairwoman Sallan noted it should
side of sign. Mr. Heldt said the
going east and west. A low level
defeat its purpose. Chairwoman
-ig to signs, but to the screening
Chairwoman Sallan noted if they wanted to deviate from landscaping
plan, they would have to resubmit, in which case it should be
continued, or they would have to abide by locations as shown on
approved plan.
Mr. Schumacher asked for clarification. He said they could put
the trellis back on but to raise building does present problems.
After- further discussion, the committeecame to the consensus
they preferred the wood siding. Member Koenitzer said he would
like to see the trellis put back.
Chairwoman Sallan noted there had been enough suggestions generated
that the applicant should have the opportunity to bring in another
proposal. She would be willing to have the building at 29 ft. in
order to have more attractive design. Mr. Heldt pointed out
mitigating factors of landscaping.
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Landscaping
HC -111
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Public Hea
in g closed
HC -51,283.4
Site modif.
approved
Arch. modif
continued
MINUTES OF THE JULY 3, 1974 H -CONTROL MEETING
The hearing was opened for comments from the public. There were none.
Moved by Member Rogers, seconded by Member Koenitzer, to close Public
Hearings,
Motion carried, 3-0
Member Rogers moved to recommend approval of Application HC -51,283.4,
enclosures Resolution 349, Exhibit C, 2nd Rev. and D, 1st Rev, as
submitted for the site and landscaping with standard conditions and
the following special conditions:
(1) That in the landscaping the photinia replace rapheolepis
around sign and rapheolepis be only where approved easterly
of property sign toward sign of Sandpiper Restaurant.
(2) To continue the architecture portion of application.
Seconded by Member Koenitzer.
AYES: Members Kcenitzer,Ragers, Chairwoman Sallan
NAYS: None
Motion carried, 3-0
Chairwoman Sallan notified the applicant the
approved and will go to City Council on July
portion has been continued.
Since it was now past the cut-off period, it
any more applications. Procedures for heari
discussed.
site modification was
16. The architectural
was decided not to hear
rig applications were
6. Application HC -51,224.2 of Harold J. Bakke (Foothill
Printing) requesting approval of modification of archi-
tecture for an addition to an existing building located
at 10950 North Bianey Avenue.
Continued to July 17, 1974 meeting
REVIEW OF CHANGE OF COPY OF SIGN FACE
7. Dr. Kenneth E. Johnson (Ad -Art, Inc) requesting change of
copy of an existing sign located at 20311 Stevens Creek
Boulevard.
Continued to July 17, 1974 meeting.
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ATTEST
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City Clerk
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