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SUMMARY MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE A.S.A.C. MAY 11, 1981, AND REFERRAL
OF RECOMMENDED DECISIONS OF VARIOUS PUBLIC HEARINGS TO THE CITY COUNCIL. MEETING
HELD IN ROOM 106 OF CITY HALL, CUPERTINOi CALIFORNIA.
Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Vice Chairman Nobel with a salute to the flag.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Members: Higdon, Miller, Morrison, Nobel and Chairman Rooker (7:20 pm)
Absent: None
Staff Present: Kathryn McKenna Scott, Senior Planning Technician
CONTINUED APPLICATIONS:
1. Application HC -51,546.1 - Antonio Reyes requesting approval of site,
architecture, landscaping and lighting for a proposed 3,150 sq. ft.
light industrial building. Said property is located at the northwest
corner of Imperial and Lomita. Avenues in an ML (Light Industrial) zoning
district.
Presentation: Antonio Reyes, Louis Pina, Jim Dyer, Oscar Briones, Ann Anger,
Wes Williams.
Staff presented an overview of the application to date. Major staff concerns
with the proposed building location are as follows:
1. Public view of the exposed contractor's yard.
2. Detrimental impacts on the future redevelopment potential of adjacent properties.
Staff's concern with the proposed landscape plan relates to the slow growth
habits of the proposed landscape materials.
Four Monta Vista residents expressed opposition to the proposed site plan
arrangement - they preferred the alternate building location recommended
by staff. They were concerned with negative effects on the redevelopment of adjoining
properties, the proposed 23 ft. building height, and the view of the
contractor's yard. They recommended that the building be situated closer to
the street, with parking located behind the structure.
It was noted that Section 118.5 of the ML Ordinance permits a maximum building
height of 20 ft. at a property line.
The Committee wanted a masonry wall rather than a combination masonry/wood fence.
Some ASAC members stated a preference for the alternate building location
recommended by staff, but the proposal met the basic ordinance criteria and thus
should be approved.
Moved by Member Morrison, with a second by Member Nobel to recommend approval
of Application HC -51,546.1 subject to conditions contained in Resolution No. 980.
AYES: Miller, Morrison, Nobel
NOES: Higdon, Rooker
MOTION CARRIED 3-2
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NEW APPLICATIONS:
2. Application HC -51,443.1 - Silver Oaks West requesting approval of
architectural and landscaping modifications for an existing commercial
development. Said property is located at the northwest corner of Stevens
Creek Boulevard and Foothill Expressway in a P (Planned Development with
residential and commercial intent) zoning district.
Presentation: Dirk Reed, Mr. Hubbard.
There were no concerns with the proposed modifications.
Moved by Member Higdon, with a second by Member Morrison to recommend approval
of Application HC -51,443.1 subject to conditions contained in Resolution No. 981.
Motion carried 5-0.
3. Application HC -51,270.2 - Shell Oil Company requesting approval of architectural
and landscaping modifications for an existing service station. Said property
is located at the northeast corner of Stevens Creek Boulevard and Stelling
Road in a CG (General Commercial) zoning district.
Presentation: John Williams
Staff presented an overview of this application. Reference was made to the
major changes approved for this site by the City in 1978. The proposed modifications
are very marginal in nature, and will provide only a subtle enhancement of the
site. The applicant views the modifications as being temporary in nature.
Shell wishes to ascertain whether this site can make a successful transition to a
self -serve station.
Staff distributed a set of proposed recommendations. The Committee and applicant
generally concurred with staff's position, except that ASAC further tightened
the approval period to 12 months, and required a complete upgrading of the site
after that time.
Moved by Member Higdon, with a second by Member Nobel to recommend approval
of Application HC -51, 270.2 subject to conditions contained in Resolution No. 982.
Motion carried 5-0.
4. Application HC -51,050.4 - Bank of America requesting approval of architectural
modifications for an existing bank. Said property is located on the north side
of Stevens Creek Boulevard in a General Commercial zoning district.
Presentation: Jerry Swanson
The Architectural and Site Approval Committee was concerned with the contemporary
nature of proposed diagonal wood siding. It was recommended that the applicant
should study alternate designs that reflect the character of the Bank of America
building - stucco or vertical siding was suggested. Also ASAC wanted material
samples of the plastic panels, greater detailing in drawings, and sectional views.
The applicant agreed to a two-week continuance of this application.
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USE PERMITS APPLICATIONS:
S. Application 13-U-81 - CATV Facility
Presentation: John Cribb, Robert DeMann
ASAC Recommendations:
1. Provide trash enclosure.
2. Provide planting adjacent to east property line.
3. Investigate the feasibility of installing a landscaped island on Imperial
Avenue, near the north property line of the subject site.
4. Asphalt or fiberglass shingles are permitted.
6. Application 26-U-74 - Bethel Lutheran Church
Presentation: Dave Klinger
ASAC Recommendations:
1. Provide intensive landscaping to buffer playground activities from an
adjacent residential development.
2. Study alternatives for reducing noise levels of the playground.
3. Ensure that the storage building is permanent in character.
7. Application 29-U-80 - Barry Swenson Builders
Presentation: David Strong
ASAC Recommendations:
1. The Architectural and Site Approval Committee had no concerns with
conceptual development plans presented at this time.
8. Application 12-U-81 - First Financial and Guaranty
Presentation: John Challas, Jim Challas
ASAC Recommendations:
1. Reduce the width of the emergency access driveway.
2. Move trash facilities further away from the adjoining residential area, to
mitigate potential noise impacts.
3. Minority opinion: The monumental, quasi -elegant character of this building
is insensitive and inappropriate to the character of Stevens Creek Boulevard.
In addition, tilt -up construction techniques will not permit the extent
of detailing and building depth indicated on the plans. The building
scale and site layout are acceptable however.
INTERCOMMISSION NOTES: None
ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Rooker adjourned the meeting at 11:30 p.m to the next regular
meeting of May 26, 1981.
ATTEST:
APPROVED:
/s/ Dorothy Cornelius
City Clerk
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/s/ Raymond Rooker
Raymond Rooker, Chairman