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SUMMARY MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE A.S.A.C. . A. C . JULY 11, 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 was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairperson Nobel.
ROLL CALL
Present: Miller, Morrison, Rooker and Chairperson Nobel
Absent: Higdon
Staff Present: Sonia Binnendyk, Planner I
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of June 27, 1983 were approved as submitted.
INFORMAL REVIEW:
1. Application 15-U-83 - Breuner-Pevarnick Development (Formerly Ali Yazdanmanesh) -
Informal review of architectural modifications to a previously approved 14,400 sq.
ft. office building. The subject property is located on the north side of
Stevens Creek Boulevard between Blaney Avenue and Randy Lane.
Presentation: Moses Loke representing Breuner-Pevarnick Development.
Discussion: Mr. Loke handed out exhibits with additional revisions at the
meeting. The Committee was concerned that the proposed modifications created
a more traditional appearance which contrasted adversely with the contemporary
Clearlake Building. Specific comments were as follows:
- There should be no eave overhang.
- One Member preferred the random windows to the proposed uniform windows.
- The glass/metal entry is inconsistent with the materials of the rest of the
building.
- Are the proposed wood shakes consistent with fire regulations?
Conclusion: The Committee continued this item to the next meeting.
INFORMAL REVIEW OF USE PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
2. Application 24-U-83 - Monta Vista Properties (Terry Brown) - Use Permit to
construct six detached single-family residential dwelling units. The subject
property is located on the north side of Granada Avenue, approximately 200 ft.
west of Orange Avenue in Monta Vista.
Presentation: Terry Brown.
Discussion: The Committee had no concerns. They pointed out a little vertical
siding might contrast well with the proposed horizontal siding. In addition,
the buyers of these first six homes should be made aware of plans for subdivision
of property to the east.
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3. Application 23-U-83 - Pinn Brothers Construction - Use Permit to construct 46
attached residential dwelling units. The subject property is located on the
northeast corner of Torre Avenue and Rodrigues Avenue.
Presentation: Richard Meek representing Pinn Brothers Construction.
Discussion: The Committee felt the project was very well designed, specifically
citing the massing and multiplicity of forms. However, the members still had
a few suggestions:
- One member felt additional clustering is desirable in order to reduce the
amount of asphalt and increase the amount of landscaping in the interior
of the project. Another member recommended a special paving treatment to
make up for the minimal landscaping.
- The project's relationship to the adjacent easterly property is important.
A block wall should not separate the two properties. However, mounding
would be appropriate.
- The balconies are too small to be useful.
- Interior walkways should be curvilinear, not rectangular.
- Return the landscaping and paving treatment to ASAC for informal review.
NEW BUSINESS:
4. Application HC -51,585.1 - Laurence of London - Sign program for an existing
commercial building. The subject property is located on the west side of
Saratoga -Sunnyvale Road approximately 525 ft. south of Wildflower Way and
800 ft. north of Prospect Road.
Presentation: Allan Harris (Laurence of London) and Vern Burgess (Osten Sign
Company).
Discussion: The Committee agreed that Laurence of London had an identification
problem because the existing ground sign implies the entire building is devoted
to Galaxy Lighting. However, the Committee felt this was insufficient justification
for exceeding the allowable square footage by approximately 40%.
Conclusion: The Committee approved the sign program with the smaller alternative
sign per ASAC Resolution No. 1059
POSTPONEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
None
INTERCO ISSION NOTES
None
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ADJOURNMENT:
Chairperson Nobel adjourned the meeting to the next regular meeting of July 25, 1983.
ATTEST:
/s/ Dorothy Cornelius
City Clerk
APPROVED:
/s/ Deborah Nobel
Chairperson
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