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Home My WebLink AboutASAC Minutes 10-03-1974CITY OF CUPERTINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino Telephone: 252-4505 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE APPROVAL COMMITTEE HELD ON OCTOBER 3, 1974 IN THE LIBRARY CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA The meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m. by Chairwoman Sallan. ROLL CALL Members present: Dressler, Koenitzer, Rogers, Chairwoman Sallan Members absent: Weinstein Staff present: Associate Planner Cowan Assistant Planner Kramer Architect present: James Coleman, Landscape Architect Chairwoman Sallan opened the meeting's discussion by asking that members of the committee contact her if they could not be present at a meeting. This was important to ensure there would be a quorum present. PUBLIC HEARING 1. Landscaping Guidelines for Saratoga -Sunnyvale Road Parkway Assistant Planner Kramer went through points that were raised at the last meeting. Mr. Coleman had been asked to make several additions and changes. She noted these had been done. Chairwoman Sallan questioned if minimum amounts of plantings should be addressed. It was felt this could be decided at time of applica- tion. Member Koenitzer ascertained that majority of trees would be the evergreen with the rest serving as accent trees. Mr. Coleman said it would not make any difference which way it went. It could be any one of the three trees in any anount. Chairwoman Sallan felt this should be addressed and that majority of trees should be evergreen. Member Koenitzer noted this had been stressed in the past. HC -121 Page 1 HC -121 MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 3, 1974 H -CONTROL MEETING Page 2 reel trees were discussed. It appeared deciduous trees would be edominate. Mr. Coleman said this would apply only to auxiliary gists : --------------------------- The Assistant Planner then displayed exhibit showing those areas of treatment best suited for screening cars. Chairwoman Sallan pointed out h -ow-- impo-rt-ant-tt-i-s- is to -people coming- int --th co--devAele iember Rogers questioned having bicycle path along roadway. A straight path set in from traffic would be safer. Associate Planner Cowan said the Traffic Engineer had convinced the staff that inland paths are not used; bicyclists will usually use the road. Ms. Kramer noted Saratoga -Sunnyvale Road has commuter oriented bicycle tratttc and for that reason, the lane would be better. Mr. Cowan noted the lane was also easier to maintain than path. �_�_ Alan squestioned _if tars-dhs� r€� e5 w - c _ at bus turnout areas. The Assistant Planner said they could increase -4 landscaping on develaFer's-szcte ±f the _bsti}rnut�ts _have -�eeee Chairwoman Sailan felt minimum landscape setback should be established at bus turnouts. After discussion, it was agreed this could be handled at time of individual applications. Mr. Coleman said trellis effect of bus stop would be a screening device in itself. j = I1ernbar Koenitzei questioned if some consideration should be given to signs for developments and curb cuts. Mr. Coleman said he felt signs could fit in. Trees near the sidewalk would normally be high -branched and signs could be placed under them. i_c ]ty sf Doll s to were_thliahcd:1 ( rite € gr wtn, (2) vigorous, (3) free of defects from insects and disease, (4) good form and size for species and intended use, (5) high quality - good leaf and stem color. page � fed tare -le:s t - lime should- re5d---..-provide--re--visua-l- - - and interest like flowering ground covers, flowering shrubs and low shrub— (under - 3 feet)! ........chairwoman Sal an anlceii- to rave exh .bits_- ------- `------ --included which demonstrated guidelines. The Assistant Planner pointed landscaping architects would be coming up i fir own ideas that . tflere s rs'� d 1-ie �ei2t on made that grade le vel o=f -parking -lots would =rye -close: y g o...a„ to c1 ;fioaf--ion of 4ian Sallan as area. Mr. Coleman said he had added trees, raised height of shrubs and included tree under trellis. 0 MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 3, 1974 H -CONTROL MEETING Mr. Coleman answered the Associate Planner that median theme would be used at major access or entrances to major areas. Mr. Coleman answered Member Rogers that he hadn't found a place where a fountain would fit; it should be at some critical point such as entrance to City. Chairwoman Sallan asked Mr. Coleman if there were any specifics that should be included in the maintenance guidelines. Mr. Coleman said it should be stressed landscaping will be adequately maintained and kept free from weeds; also from insects and disease, After discussion, it was agreed to add (k) to page 8 which would cover this concern. It should also show that plants not adequately maintained will be replaced by the developer. The Associate Planner referred to tool City has to augment this; he did not know how strong it would be. He suggested perhaps the standard conditions. of approval would have to be augmented and revised. At 9:45 p.m. Chairwoman Sallan thanked Mr. Coleman for his coopera- tion, expressing her pleasure with proposed plans. Mr. Coleman then left. Chairwoman: Sallan noted her concern with median on Bandley Avenue and suggested it be looked at again in the light of these guidelines. It was discussed how best to make changes in words and form and whe they should be inserted in guidelines. The Assistant Planner suggested each member should write out suggestions and turn them in to her. She could then have copies made for the committee for further discussion. These comments should be handed in by October 10, 1974. A meeting for further discussion of the landscaping was set for October 17, 1974 at 4:30 p.m. At 9:58 p.m. the meeting was adjourned to the regular H --Control meeting of October 10, 1974 at 7:00 p.m. APPAWED : LL _C. Nancy Sa11an Chairwoman ATTEST: HC -12t Page 3 Ls/ Wm. E. Ryder a___ City Clerk P