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SUMMARY MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE A.S.A.C. JUNE 8, 1981, AND REFERRAL
)F RECOMMENDED DECISIONS OF VARIOUS PUBLIC HEARINGS TO THE CITY COUNCIL. MEETING
HELD IN ROOM 106 OF CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA.
Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Rooker with a salute to the flag.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Members: Higdon, Miller, Morrison, Nobel and Chairman Rooker
Absent: None
Staff Present: Kathryn McKenna Scott, Senior Planning Technician
PLANNING COMMISSION REFERRAL:
1. Application HC -51,546.1 - Antonio Reyes requesting approval for site, architecture,
landscaping and lighting for a proposed 3,100 sq. ft. light industrial building.
Said property is located at the northwest corner of Imperial and Lomita Avenues in
a •ML (Light Industrial) zoning district.
Presentation: L. Pina, A. Reyes, Ann Anger, Mr. Briones, Wes Willaims (residents)
The applicant, Committee and Monta Vista residents concurred with staff's
recommendation, with minor changes.
Moved by Chairman Rooker, with a second by Member Higdon,to recommend approval
of Application HC -51,546.1 subject to conditions contained in Resolution No. 986.
Motion carried 5-0.
NEW APPLICATIONS:
2. Application HC -51,557.1 - Yazdanmanesh Office Building requesting approval of
site, architecture, landscaping, lighting for a 14,400 sq. ft.
office building to be located on the north side of Stevens Creek Boulevard
approximately mid -block between Randy Lane and Blaney Avenue. Said property is
in a P (Planned Development) zoning district.
Presentation: Alex Mazetis, Fereydon Moezzi. Tom Siron, William Clark (residents)
Dunckley Murray, Robin Woekosson (representing Clearlake Office Developme:
The proposed ground sign was found to be justified on the basis of the unusually
narrow frontage of this large1deep lot. Changes were recommended by ASAC for the
landscape plan. The Stevens Creek Boulevard frontage landscape concepts were
approved, but details must be worked out to ensure compatibility with the adjacent
Clearlake site.
Moved by Member Morrison, with a second by Member Nobel to recommend approval
of Application HC -51,557.1 subject to conditions contained in Resolution No. 987.
Motion carried 5-0.
Staff note: After the applicants had left the meeting, ASAC noted the rather
dramatic difference in colors of the Yazdanmanesh and Clearlake
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buildings. Staff called Alex Mazetis on June 10, 1981 and expressed
ASAC's concern. He volunteered to use Cedar instead of Redwood siding,
and to consult with Bill Irvine (Clearlake architect) to ensure
compatible staining.
INFORMAL REVIEW:
3. Application HC -51,541.1 - Clearlake Development Company requesting informal approval
of a landscape plan for an office building to be located on the north side of
Stevens Creek Boulevard.
Exhibit C was approved, with these conditions:
1. Parking lot trees should be consistent with those of the Yazdanmanesh site.
2. Concepts depicted on Exhibit A for the Stevens Creek frontage are approved.
Specific plant materials should tie in with the Yazdanmanesh site. The
front entrance walkway design should be accentuated, and should consist of
materials compatible with the brick paving treatment used for the Yazdanmanesh site.
3. Planter boxes, with Star Jasmine, will be provided at the 2nd floor level.
4. Final design of the Stevens Creek Boulevard area is pending upon City approval of
sidewalk standards.
USE PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
4. Application 14-U-81 - Sobrato Development Company - A Use Permit to construct
143,700 sq. ft. office building. Said property is located at the southwest
corner of Lazaneo Drive and N. De Anza Bouelvard in a P (Planned Developemtn)
zoning district.
Presentation: J.- Sobrato, Jorge de Quesada.
Member Nobel left the meeting at 9:30 p.m., prior to discussion of this application.
ASAC Comments:
1. Concept of a six -story building is satisfactory.
2. Proposed monolithic, smooth design concept does not promote a sense of
identity with the community. Should relate to the human scale of the area
with warmth and interest.
- Softer form, materials and colors. Reconsider the use of proposed
reflective glass. Add more relief and shadowing. Provide depth and
interest. Needs elements of civic excitement (fountains, sculpture, etc.).
Intensive vertical growth of trees.
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3. Reciprocal easements with the adjacent Gifu/off,ice sites are not advisable
due to the differing levels of land use intensity. Users of the Sobrato
site may tend to dominate the adjoining properties.
4. Minority opinion: A six -story building is too imposing and intensive for
this site - it would be better suited for Vallco Park.
5. Maximum difference of + 1 ft. should be permitted between the finish floor
elevation and top of curb.
The applicant and ASAC agreed to continue discussion of this application for
two weeks. The applicant will provide modified building elevations at that
time in an effort to address ASAC concerns.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of May 26, 1981 and June 4, 1981 were approved as submitted.
ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Rooker adjourned the meeting at 11:45 p.m. to the next regular meeting
of June 22, 1981.
APPROVED:
/s/ Raymond Rooker
Raymond Rooker, Chairman
ATTEST:
/s/ Dorothy Cornelius
City Clerk