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HomeMy WebLinkAboutASAC Minutes 05-23-83ASAC-327 SUMMARY MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE A.S.A.C. MAY 23, 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 and Chairperson Nobel Absent: Rooker Staff Present: Sonia Binnendyk, Planner I APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of May 9, 1983 were approved as submitted. CONTINUED ITEMS: 1. Application HC -51,015.21 - Cupertino Crossroads (Mervyn's) - Replace existing ground sign. The subject property is located on the south side of Stevens Creek Boulevard approximately 600 ft. west of De Anza Boulevard. Presentation: Allan Byer and Gene Barbour representing Byer Properties. Two members were concerned about the sign's height. They also noted that the Sign Ordinance allows 20 ft. and that this height would be more appropriate on the subject site than most other properties in the City. Therefore, they concluded that the 20 ft. requested was acceptable, but the Sign Ordinance should be modified to prohibit a 20 ft. height in the future. The Committee approved the subject application per ASAC Resolution No. 1052 (3-0). 2. Application HC -51,339.3 - De Anza Plaza/Byer Properties (formerly De Anza Square) - Modify conditions of previous sign exception in order to allow replacement of existing ground sign. The subject property is located on the east side of De Anza Boulevard approximately 100 ft. north of Bollinger -Road. Presentation: Allan Byer and Gene Barbour representing Byer Properties. The applicant withdrew the application. INFORMAL REVIEW OF USE PERMIT APPLICATIONS: 3. Application 15-U-83 - Design Analysis - Use permit to construct two office buildings totaling 39,000 sq. ft. The subject property is located in the southeast quadrant of De Anza Boulevard and Rodrigues Avenue. Presentation: Marc Williams and John Rintala representing Design Analysis. The Committee made the following comments: Site - The entire site lacks an overall scheme. It seems unplanned and haphazard. - 1 - Minutes of May 23, 1983 A.S.A.C. (Continued) ASAC-327 Consider the alternative of adding a second -story to one of the existing buildings. This would preserve future building options and reduce visual clutter. - The site currently has an illogical circulation pattern. The proposed buildings would only make this problem worse. - The parking space 180 ft. east of De Anza Boulevard and facing into Town Center Lane should be eliminated. - Replace the existing speed bumps with textured paving. Architecture - The proposed buildings will not enhance the site. They are similar to the existing buildings, which are not particularly attractive. - Although the Committee did not like either building, they preferred Building "B" over Building "A". Something more needs to be done to make the building notable. - The buildings need additional relief and variety. An overhang might help on Building "B". - Building "A": The stucco treatment under the windows is inconsistent with the wood under the windows of the adjacent building. - The floor levels of Building "A" should be within 12 inches of the floor levels of the adjacent building. - The entire site should look compatible and unified architecturally. This does not mean all the buildings must be identical in appearance. Landscaping - The landscaping shall be extremely important. It may be the vital element needed to unify and enhance the site. - Landscaping should be used to accentuate the main entrances to the buildings. Lighting - Show the exterior lighting plan to the Committee prior to building permit approval. 4. Application 26-U-74 (Revised) - Bethel Lutheran Church - Use permit to construct an elementary school play yard at an existing church. The subject property is located on the southwest corner of Finch Avenue and Sorenson Avenue. The Committee continued this item because the applicant was not present. - 2 - Minutes of May 23, 1983 A.S.A.C. (Continued) ASAC-327 5. Application 17-U-83 - Town Center Properties (Chartier) - Use permit to construct 232 attached residential dwelling units and a four-story, 81,500 sq. ft. office building. The subject property is located between Stevens Creek Boulevard and Rodrigues Avenue, east of the future extension of Torre Avenue. Presentation: Ron Enz, Denis Henmi and Sylvia Kwan representing Town Center Properties. The Committee made the following comments: Site Condominiums: - The relaxed, informal clustering of the old proposal is more welcoming than the rigid, enclosed layout now proposed. - Show location of dumpsters on site plan. - Provide a playground for small children. - One member liked the cluster layout, main driveway entrance and circulation. Office: - Could the building be relocated to the corner? The building's shape and entry seem ideal for a corner, rather than mid -block, location. Both: - A four-story office building next to residential units simply does not work. The office will overwhelm the residences and could create privacy problems. If these impacts can be mitigated, the Committee will accept the lack of integration of residential and office uses, even though they would prefer to see the two uses integrated. - The enclosed courtyards may be difficult to police, thereby creating a crime potential. In addition, the parking area between the office and condominiums could be used as a base from which to burglarize the residential units. - There is a potential for drivers to use the site as a short cut from Stevens Creek Boulevard to Rodrigues Avenue or visa -versa. Architecture Condominiums: - Put trim around the windows. - The interior courtyard elevations are not very attractive. Office: - The Stevens Creek Boulevard frontage is too harsh and should be softened. Could the same stepping concept employed by Prometheus be used? The building should be a maximum of two stories in height at the fifty foot setbackline. - 3 - Minutes of May 23, 1983 A.S.A.C. (Continued) ASAC-327 Both: - Return to the Committee for approval of materials. Landscaping Return to the Committee. NEW BUSINESS: 6. Application HC -51,330.21 - Robert F. Mackey - Sign program for an existing commercial building. The subject property is located on the north side of Stevens Creek Boulevard approximately 130 ft. east of Adiana Avenue and 240 ft. west of the railroad tracks. Presentation: Charles Refredi, Robert Mackey and Linda Mackey. The Committee approved (4-0) the application per Resolution No. 1053. 7. Application HC -51,088.152 - Bridge Communications (Nitron) - Two sign exceptions, one to permit a ground sign on a site with 60 ft. of street frontage in lieu of the 200 ft. required by ordinance and another to permit an off -site identification sign. The subject property is located on the east side of Bubb Road approximately 550 ft. north of McClellan Road. Presentation: Helen Campion representing Bridge Communications. The Committee approved (4-0) the application per Resolution No. 1054. INFORMAL REVIEW: 8. Application 6-U-83 - AEC Electric, Inc. - Informal review of landscaping, exterior materials, signage, and easterly windows for a 3,200 sq. ft. office building. The subject property is located on the northeast corner of Stevens Creek Boulevard and Foothill Boulevard. Presentation: Kevin Elvin representing AEC Electric, Inc. The applicant indicated he would provide louvres directed towards Stevens Creek Boulevard along the east elevation. He also indicated he would use lapwood siding. The Committee requested the following changes: Landscaping - Provide one more tree along the east property line between the building and north property line. In addition, substitute Raphiolepis Indica Rosea for Nerium Oleander and substitute Photinia Fraseri for Bar Harbor Juniper. Add two trees along Foothill Boulevard. Materials - The north, south and west elevations shall all use shingle and lapwood on the first floor. Signage - Delete "Foothill Boulevard", keep the street number. East Windows - The applicant shall screen from adjacent property owners per the louvres described above. - 4 - Minutes of May 23, 1983 A.S.A.C. (Continued) ASAC-327 G Miscellaneous - Remove bathroom windows and first floor window on south elevation. 9. Application HC -51,180.12 - De Anza Professional Center - Informal review of modification to previous approval. The subject property is located on the west side of De Anza Boulevard, approximately 450 ft. south of McClellan Road and 150 ft. north of Kirwin Lane. The Committee approved (4-0) the change from metal letters to plastic letters. 10. Central Fire District Roof Screen - The screen proposed is unacceptable. No screen would be better. However, the ideal solution would be the installation of a false mansard roof with either shingles or metal tiles. The roof should have a 45 degree angle. POSTPONEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS None INTERCOMMISSION NOTES None ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Nobel adjourned the meeting to the next regular meeting of June 6, 1983. ATTEST: Is/ Dorothy Cornelius City Clerk APPROVED: Is/ Deborah Nobel Chairperson, Deborah Nobel