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HomeMy WebLinkAboutASAC Minutes 03-14-83ASAC-322 SUMMARY MINUTES OF REGULAR t1EETING OF THE A.S.A.C. MARCH 14, 1983, AND REFERRAL OF RECOMMENDED DECISIONS OF VARIOUS PUBLIC HEARINGS TO THE CITY COUNCIL. MEETING HELD IN CONFERENCE ROOM OF CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA. Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairperson Nobel. ROLL CALL Present: Higdon, Miller, Morrison, Rooker and Chairperson Nobel Absent: None Staff Present: Steve Piasecki, Associate Planner and Sonia Binnendyk, Planner I APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of March 7, 1983 were approved as submitted. CONTINUED ITEM: 1. Monta Vista Design Guidelines - Review of design guidelines for the Monta Vista Commercial Area. These guidelines shall address architectural standards, building materials, landscape standards, streetscape details, and sign standards. The subject area is generally located north and south of Stevens Creek Boulevard from Highway 85 to Byrne Avenue, and from Stevens Creek Boulevard to Granada Avenue between Orange Avenue and the railroad tracks adjacent to Imperial Avenue. Audience: Ann Anger, resident Comments: Landscaping - A consistent landscape concept will be vital to establishing an identity for Monta Vista, particularly given the area's small size and haphazard building style. - There should either he a dominant street tree type or a single species. - Street trees should be of an "open" variety. They should not hide the buildings, but rather show them off. - Plant street trees now. This would help unify the area during the interim period prior to extensive redevelopment. - Raised/containerized planters may he more consistent with Monta Vista's character than at -grade landscaping. Street Furniture/Lighting - Standard street lights should not be used. Lights should be of a lower profile (height) than the rest of City. - Benches and trash containers should be constructed of wood. - 1 - Minutes of March 14, 1983 A.S.A.C. (Continued) ASAC-322 Signage - Signs on the rear of buildings should be reviewed per approximately the same standards as signs on the front. Rear signs should perhaps be smaller though. (Member Morrison left at approximately 8:45 p.m. due to a pain in his leg) INFORMAL REVIEW OF USE PERMIT APPLICATION: 2. Application 9-U-83 - Interland Development Company (Seven Springs Ranch) - Use permit to construct 413 dwelling units consisting of single-family detached houses, semi-detached townhouses, and attached townhouses. The subject property is generally bound by Rainbow Drive to the north, Stelling Road to the east, Prospect Road to the south, and the Fremont Older Preserve/Upland Way to the west. Presentation: Norman Meltzer, Jim Jackson, Claude Stoller and Janis Ong representing Interland Development Company; Ray Shannon (1057 Yorkshire Drive); Chuck Catania (7731 Squirehill Court); John Rakich (11835 Upland Way); and Paul Sonnenblick (11525 Upland Way). Comments: East Property Line: (Berming/landscaping treatment) - One Committee Member was concerned about children climbing over the four - foot fence to play on the railroad tracks. Could the fence be higher or thorny plants be planted to prevent this? A member of the audience indicated this concern would seem primarily applicable to children's play areas. In other areas it would not seem necessary since there are many points of access to the tracks anyway. - One Committee Member would prefer if the berming had a slope of 3:1. 2.5:1 is shown on the exhibits. - In response to a question regarding whether trees would be located on the east side of the fence, the applicant indicated that this would depend on the location of the existing Monterey Pines. These Dines might already be east of the fence. Hopefully they can be retained. A member of the audience indicated that elsewhere Monterey Pines had reached the end of their life - span and were dying. Another resident expressed concern that trees might block the view of the hills from existing Stelling Road residents. Could a site line drawing be prepared to demonstrate this will not occur? Or could a shorter type tree be planted? Rainbow Drive - Leave enough room for landscaping around parking bays. One member was opposed to the islands proposed to be located at the intersection of Rainbow Drive with streets to the north. He felt these islands would be a safety hazard. He felt meandering Rainbow Drive was a good idea though. - 2 - Minutes of March 14, 1983 A.S.A.C. (Continued) ASAC-322 - A member of the audience indicated meandering Rainbow Drive would pose a safety hazard. A better solution to the commute problem should be available. General - The site plan is thoughtful, innovative, and professional. - The Committee would like to review the more detailed landscape (including both perimeter and internal landscaping), architectural, and lighting plans when they are available. INFORMAL REVIEW: 3. Application 18-U-81 (Revised) - Cupertino Village (John Vidovich) - Informal review of landscaping between perimeter driveway and adjoining mini -storage units. The subject property is located in the southwest quadrant of Homestead Road and North De Anza Boulevard. The Committee approved (4-0) the landscaping plans. Five -gallon Redwoods are acceptable. No resolution was necessary. 4. Cupertino Hills Swim and Racquet Club - Informal review of proposal to increase the height of the fence along the west property line (bordering Deep Cliff Golf Course). The subject property is located within the southwest quadrant of Rae Lane and Linda Vista Drive. The Committee approved (4-0) the proposal. No resolution was necessary. POSTPONEMENTS AND COP21UNICATIONS None INTERCOMMISSION NOTES None ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Nobel adjourned the meeting to the next regular meeting of March 28, 1983. ATTEST: /s/ Dorothy Cornelius City Clerk APPROVED: /s/ Deborah Nobel Deborah Nobel, Chairperson