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Home My WebLink AboutASAC Minutes 02-14-83ASAC-319 SUMMARY MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE A.S.A.C. FEBRUARY 14, 1983, AND REFERRAL OF RECOMMENDED DECISIONS OF VARIOUS PUBLIC HEARINGS TO THE CITY COUNCIL. MEETING HELD IN CONFERENCE ROOM OF CITY FALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA. Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairperson Nobel. ROLL CALL Present: Morrison, Rooker and Chairperson Nobel Absent: Miller and Higdon (arrived at 7:15 p.m.) Staff Present: Sonia Binnendyk, Planner I APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of January 24, 1983 were approved as submitted. A.S.A.C. approved/recommended approval for Items 2, 3 and 5 without discussion at the beginning of the meeting. With regards to Item 2, this means that it was approved (3-0) per staff's recommendation. (Members Miller and Higdon arrived at 7:15 p.m.) - CONTINUED ITEM: 1. Application 19-U-82 - John Vidovich - Use Permit to construct a three-story_ office building consisting of 62,000 sq. ft. The subject property is located on the west side of De Anza Boulevard approximately 250 ft. north of Lazaneo Drive and 450 ft. south of Mariani Avenue. Presentation: John Vidovich, Denis Henmi (architect), and Sylvia Kwan (architect). The Committee commented as follows: - Orientation - Three members felt the proposed orientation was fine, citing the plaza as a logical entry feature. One member pointed out that the Swenson Building and the subject building were not designed to function together or cater to automobile traffic on De Anza Boulevard. These two arguments had been posed in favor of reversing orientation. They also noted that the 50 ft. landscape buffer would create an open feeling for drivers on the street, thereby minimizing any need to orient the plaza to drivers. Two members preferred a reversed orientation,but felt the building had so many other aspects that this was not a major concern. - Relation to Swenson Building - The applicant should coordinate with Mr. Swensons' architect to ensure that the floors of the two buildings intersect at the same levels, rather than staggered ones. Should one building have a higher floor level than the other, the building with the lower floor could appear cheaper. - Landscaping - The Committee wishes to see the landscape plans again informally. INFORMAL REVIEW OF USE PERMIT APPLICATIONS: 4. Application 6-U-83 - AEC Electric, Inc. - Use Permit to construct a two-story - 1 - Minutes of February 14, 1983 A.S.A.C. (continued) ASAC-319 office building consisting of 3,200 sq. ft. The subject property is located on the northeast corner of Stevens Creek Boulevard and Foothill Boulevard (former Buck property). Presentation: K. Elvin represent representing AEC Electric, Inc. Majority opinion (four members): There are numerous concerns with the proposal. If the applicant were starting from scratch (i.e., not using a substantial portion of the existing building) the proposal would be unacceptable. The committee members did not see any advantages to retention of the existing structure, particularly since the structure is constraining the site, however, members left the applicant with the option of retaining the building. The Committee had the following specific comments: Landscaping: - Replace southernmost parking space with landscaping. This will help open up the corner, which is a key entry into the City. - Widen the landscaping along Foothill Boulevard by 18". Allow 18" overhang of cars into landscaping. This will allow berming to go higher. - Materials- Too many materials for such a small building. Either replace stucco with brick or use a single material. - Driveway - 18 ft. is too narrow when there are walls on both sides. - Entry - There should be an entry on the north side of the building so that pedestrians would not need to walk in driveway. - Building location - Could relocate building to north end of site? This would help open up corner, make site more flexible, and place entry near parking. Intensity - The site would be over -developed with the proposed building. The building square footage should balance with the number of parking spaces. Minority Opinion (one member): The building is too small to deserve much concern. The basic building is fine. It's only the details which could use some modifications. The 18' driveway is adequate. The Committee continued the application to the next meeting. They asked the applicant to report to them at that time on the feasibility of retaining the existing structure. INFORMAL REVIEW: 6. Monta Vista Design Guidelines - Information only. 7. Foothill Professional Center (Application HC -51,443.2) - The A.S.A.C. approved (5-0) the addition of an exterior window at the truncated corner of the building. - 2 - Minutes of February 14, 1983 A.S.A.C. (continued) ASAC-319 8. Cupertino Town Center - Located on Torre Avenue and De Anza Boulevard approximately 300 ft. south of Rodrigues Avenue and 450 ft. north of Pacifica Drive - the A.S.A.C. approved (5-0) an antenna which will project approximately 3-4 ft. above the roof line of one of the buildings. POSTPONEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS None INTERCOMMISSION NOTES None ADJOURNMENT: Chairperson Nobel adjourned the meeting to the next regular meeting of February 28, 1983. ATTESTED: APPROVED: /s/Dorothy Cornelius /s/Deborah Nobel City Clerk Chairperson - 3 -