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HomeMy WebLinkAboutASAC Minutes 09-16-1974CITY OF CUPERTINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014 Telephone: 252-4505 MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE APPROVAL COMMITTEE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 16, 1974, IN THE LIBRARY CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by Chairwoman Sallan. ROLL CALL Members present: Members absent: Staff present: Koenitzer, Rogers, Chairwoman Sallan Dressler and Weinstein Assistant Planner Toby Kramer PUBLIC HEARING: 1. Landscaping Guidelines for Saratoga -Sunnyvale Road Parkway The Assistant Planner reviewed what had transpired previously regarding landscaping guidelines for Highway 9 and auxiliary streets. - She indicated tentative plans for proposed alignment of streets. Ms'. Kramer referred to draft report of Landscaping Guidelines (Saratoga -Sunnyvale Rd. Pkway.) dated September 13, 1974. The plans for the 50 ft. Parkway and median, designed by Jim Coleman, were included in the packet also. Chairwoman Sallan asked if the Bandley median could be re-evaluated, noting she had not been satisfied with previous presentation. This was discussed, noting there was a new plan. included,. The Assistant Planner referred to bicycle paths. A system of paths in the City has been set. These were located on map. The soap included those routes in use and those being planned, both on Highway 9 and the auxiliary streets. She indicated there are two types of bicycle routes, commuter and recreational. Ms. Kramer pointed out the committee would have to decide whether the auxiliary street sidewalks would be meandering or monolithic. HC -118 Page 1 A HC -113 MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED SEPTEMBER 16, 1974 H -CONTROL MEETING Page 2 1 The location of traffic_signals als was discussed. the H -Control committee, expressed her concern about making a more determined bicycle lane than a painted line. She also noted that bicyclists were not obeyingtrafficlaws and having a curb or some - f -thing Of this natures -would=J e -_a -=protection for -them Chairwoman Sailaa noted this statement would be passed on to the City Council and the Public Safety Committee. The Associate Planner reported Highway 9 will be part of the Santa Clara County bus system and there will be bus turn -outs. She said Mr. Coleman had been asked to design a turn -out. These were part of the exhibits. The exact placement of stops on the street have not been determined at this time. A list of secondedtr_ees, evergreen and deciduous,_wasindicated. Mr. Jim Coleman-, arE it-ect, noted -the prep -used- guideline-s--wer-e------ necessarily typical ideas rather than specific plans for specific part of road. He described the general proposal being made. Also bum stop treatment. He displayed pictures of medians of other C rairrcm_n Saulan ,said -t.he app -roach looked -good on paper. e - p askad ,7h't the d7:fferencwould be be',:ween what was shown and ,. that of ?ob °s Big Buy. Mr. Coleman answered the difference would be in the width, more trees and larger shrubs. Chairwoman Sallan said her concern was that areas to be screened l -- - - screened and that mounding s should he .more ri roppztion. Member Ksenitzer pointe-4 out e moon -dinging should he- certain Xrnr. pointed out need for slope to accommodate the power mower. Mr. Coleman said there was a difference between mound and berm. In answer to Chairwoman Sallan, he pointed out portions of plan t€nded t o screen automobiles . In answer _-ta-Mother-Rogers, Ms.-Kramer_explained how the different parcels of property along the street would be developed. This type of approach was suggested because there were numerous property owners. The developers of each property would follow the guidelines. rwon≤an Sallan- expressed her desire to see- other approaches to en -n r rlanc on aeurfding. MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 16, 1974 ADJ. H -CONTROL MEETING In response to a concern of Member Koenitzer, Mr. Coleman was asked to designate those portions of plan that would lend themselves to screening and also potential sign placement locations. Mr. Coleman answered Chairwoman Sallan they should tell the developer what is wanted and let them make the proposals. He referred to the guidelines and suggested working through these. Chairwoman Sallan said she was not sure specific concepts could not be used. Time frame for landscaping of Highway 9 was discussed. It was ascertained there is no fixed time for continuation of widening. Member Koenitzer noted he would like to see entire additional lanes developed at one time. The uniformity of landscaping was discussed. Chairwoman Sallan suggested Mr. Coleman should add to the list of tr the growth pattern of each and whether it would be appropriate for screening device. Mr. Coleman introduced a landscape design plant encyclopedia and said he would distribute copies to the committee. Mr.. Coleman pointed out it was important to know how plants would be used and Chairwoman Sallan asked that this be designated on the list also. It was summarized that concerns to this point are to have Mr. Coleman designate on exhibits places that are appropriate for screening cars; on plant types (at least trees) list categories that will serve for screening devices; and show mounding approaches as rolling and not rapid change from steep to low. Mr. Coleman then described median approach. In studying guidelines, he had worked with State specifications, County specifications and looked at street tree lists from adjoining cities. Mr. Coleman said the median trees were about 50 ft. apart. Chair- woman Sallan suggested more trees .should be used in wider .portion of median strip. Chairwoman Sallan said she thought it would be an interesting approach to have a tree growing through trellis. Member Koenitzer disagreed. Member Koenitzer suggested picking one tree to be used on each side of entrances to mark them as entrances. HC -118 Page 3 .0 HC -11a Page 4 MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 16, 1974 ADJ. H -CONTROL MEETING Mr. Coleman told of one area that had different colored street lights to... indicate i-fp n in Prcctinri T1i S_ was - dige cs �d ns a _?�oss'I .i1.1y. Member Koenitzer suggested having a tree that would be common to each development. Ms. Kramer pointed out that closeness of some of the lots might —cause a pnhl T-rh-;s ._rnu1-d be --decided at time of review of individual applications. Member Kocritzer suggested the City make up of a map on a large scale showing trees and shrubs used at each parcel of land to aid in reviewing the individual applications. At 9:07 p.m. a recess was called with the meeting reconvening at 9:14 p.m. - Liiai_rwoman Sa1.1_an--asked if the committee was comfortable with the 3 philosophy of these guidelines; did they feel this plan would -der-the j-ab of screening- automobiles and provide--an--interesting visual impact. The Associate Planner noted the median will be done by the City. side of t1.:' ld i:alk CT'JUlC7 need consistency ox malatenance. She i icat the- 1 =Qt-iv€ =serer4 aiataaatbur -by the City at an approximate cost of $20,000.00 a year". 2) Maintenance by Assessment District which :could cost the property owners approxi- mately $ .00 per front foot a year; and (3) Individual Maintenance by Each Property Ou-ner. committee �a11 arcpointed_ -- -- - �?u� this should deal taithi ,dinedis City Coo cif°s re.srorszbility an approach guaranteeing uniformity of maintenance should be taken.. Ill Coloring of textured sidewalks was discussed. It was decided this could be used at bus stops, arcades, etc. Member Rogers suggested fountains could be used in median. This was discussed. -- ° n answer to Chairworaan Saban, !'fir. Coleman said he would like=to inali ze the guidelines . :is . Krauer stressed the,.e are typical, not detailed, plans. suggestions from tonight would be incorporated. Wfl r-=eent tje0sdrive entrances, It 'vr'2.S pointed out -_ _-_ the -r wi I I -bp fees cur}.Mr. Coleman - - _- emits_Co,e_ruan :suggested using this aDDroach on auxiliary streets. MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER.16, 1974 ADJ. H -CONTROL MEETING The proposed landscaping guidelines for the 50 ft. setback on Saratoga —Sunnyvale Road was then studied. 1. Same 2. View of the parked cars in the adjoining developments shall be screened by the use of trees, shrubs and mounds used individually and in combination. More open plantings will be used to permit some visibility of the buildings beyond the frontage area. 3. Desirable existing dominant features, either natural or man made, shall be accented, and existing significant vegetation shall be retained where possible. Developers shall show on grading plan, plans for care and maintenance of retained vegetation during and after construction. 4. and 5. - Moved to later in guidelines. 6. Predominantly evergreen trees shall be planted on Saratoga -Sunnyvale Road, and either_ evergreens or deciduous trees will dominate secondary streets. Evergreen trees on the major streets reduce the hazards of leaf pick up in the fall, provide good scale, and give the appearance of a "City of trees" year-round. Dominating evergreen to be picked for frontage as a tie-in between developments. 7. Three or more species of trees will be specified for each auxiliary street to allow variations in height, form, and t<exture and color on that street. A combination or evergreen and deciduous trees will be used; however one will dominate as specified on exhibit. HC -118 Page 5 8. Saratoga -Sunnyvale Road will benefit from the planting of some large specimen trees, even full-grown trees. The 15 -gal. size shall be used for all other frontage trees. A planting of at least one larger boxed specimen tree (min.s 24" box) cn each property will be required. This area is under study and a final reccm-nendation will be made. 9. The City trees shall be planted at varying distances within 22 ft. of the curb. The Assistant Planner to check with Building Department. Trees thus planted will be public property and shall not be altered or removed without the permission. of the City. k ;c-113 MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 16, 1974 ADJ. H -CONTROL MEETING Page 6 r 10. Trees shall, generally, be in groups and not in rows, lines or other repetitive patterns, = -= ---- 11. Same "should" being changed to "shall". 12. Same 3 areas adjacent -tom the r-oadway and at terseetionsnH — -- other sections of low speed will be planed at greater density with low -growing materials to provide more visual detail. 14. Same 15. Shrubs, ground covers or mounds of an ultimate height in excess of 3 ft. shall not be used within 50 ft. of curb returns. 16. Select plants normally available and hardy in this geographical area. t � 17. Same -- delete "for weed control" at end. 18. Same LT 19; Structures. -such as vine arbors, fountains, sculptures. et al, may be incorporated into rha planting for variation and accent. Such structures. shell be at least 6 ft. behind the curb lines. 20. Same -- 'Th gcncr Lanti stheme shall take the form of the planting pattern shown on Exhibits C and D. 23. The list of tree types that are recommended for Saratoga Sunnyvale Road are shown on Exhibit E. A list of shrubs -------wi-11-be derived from -from County of Santa Clara Landscape - - Design Encyclopedia. 24. Slopesforgrassy areas- shall be a maximum of 4/1; other d.arcy have maximum slope of 2/1. Slopes to _ ha undulating without sharp transitions. 1'he Associate Planner was asked to list guidelines under _headings, t -,— =ra ,_ete — MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 16, 1974 ADJ. H —CONTROL MEETING In summary, Mr. Coleman was asked to mark on Exhibits C and D suggested screening approaches of automobile areas; show more trees in median areas; add trees to arbor areas. It was also. suggested developments could have trash receptacles, fountains, benches, etc. at entrance areas. It was decided there would be one more meeting on guidelines; date to be decided at the next meeting. ADJOURNMENT At 10:58 p.m. Member Koenitzer moved, seconded by Member reRogers, to adjourn to the next regular meeting on Thursday, September 9, 1974 at 7:00 p.m. 6 ATTEST: Is/ Wm. E. Ryder City Clerk APPROVED: /s/ C. Nancy Sallan Chairwoman HC -118 Page 7