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SUMMARY MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE A.S.A.C. APRIL 11, 1983, AND REFERRAL
OF RECON NDED 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: Sonia Binnendyk, Planner I
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of March 28, 1983 were approved as submitted.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Application HC -51,583.1 - Tandem Computers Incorporated - Exception to
Section 6.05.4 of the Sign Ordinance to allow two ground signs in lieu
of the one permitted by ordinance. The subject property is located on
the south side of Pruneridge Avenue, north of Freeway 280, approximately
475 ft. west of Tantau Avenue.
Presentation: John Boyes representing Tandem Computers, Inc.
The Committee recommended approval (5-0) per A.S.A.C. Resolution No. 1047.
INFORMAL REVIEW OF USE PERMIT APPLICATION:
2. Application 11-U-83 - Cupertino City Center (Prometheus) - Use permit to
construct a four story, 160,000 sq. ft. office building. The subject
property is located on the south side of Stevens Creek Boulevard approxi-
mately mid -block between De Anza Boulevard and Blaney Avenue.
Presentation: Jim Fair and Mark Kroll representing Prometheus.
The Committee commented as follows on the proposed buildings:
- The design is extremely good and very sophisticated. However, some
concern was expressed that the highly urban character of the building
may not be appropriate for Cupertino.
- Move the building deeper into the site, away from the street. Shorter
buildings should be located at the site's perimeter.
- The City should ensure the parking lot will be landscaped in the
event the "master plan" is never implemented.
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- The building appears too massive. It contrasts too much with its
surroundings. Splitting up the mass would help. Please note this
does not mean the density needs to be reduced, but rather means a
smaller footprint would be desirable. Development of the full
site might help by providing other large buildings for the proposed
building to relate to. On the other hand, several large buildings
might simply amplify the massiveness further. One member responded
that this building is of the character/density the City has already
indicated it would accept. It is too late to back off now.
- Hide the penthouse somehow.
- It looks like an industrial building. Can it be made more personal
somehow?
-- Try to avoid highly reflective glass.
- Consider raising the building pad 4 to 5 feet above curb. This
might improve the building's proportions and soften its appearance,
particularly on the east side.
- Two architectural concepts are used in this building: Stepping the
building on the east side and taking a "bite" out of the north and
south sides. One member felt these concepts did not relate to
each other and lacked cohesiveness. Another had no problem with
them.
The applicants also showed the committee slides regarding the "master
plan" concept proposed on February 2, 1983. The Committee had the
following comments regarding the master plan:
- Low scale retail buildings/elements need to be inter -mixed throughout
the site. This would provide continuity and create an inviting,
people -oriented environment. Low scale retail buildings (with awnings
or such) should front the parking lots and structures proposed on
Stevens Creek Boulevard and De Anza Boulevard. As proposed, the parking
lot chops the site up.
- The greenspace is fragmented and there is not enough of it. The City
is not getting enough people space/greenspace in return for the
density it is allowing.
The Committee continued this item to the next meeting of April 25, 1983.
POSTPONEMENTS AND CONNUNICATIONS
None
INTERCOMMISSION NOTES
None
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ADJOURNMENT:
Chairperson Nobel adjourned the meeting to the next regular meeting of
April 25, 1983.
SUBMITTED BY:
Sonia Binnendyk, Planner I
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