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Home My WebLink AboutASAC Minutes 08-08-83ASAC-332 SUiI'IARY MINUTES OF REGULAR ETIN G OF THE A.S.A.C. . A. C. AUGUST 8, 1933, AND REFERRAL OF rECOrii•,ENDED DECISIONS OF VARIOUS PUBLIC HEARINGS TO THE CITY COUNCIL. MEETING HELD IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM OF CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA. Meeting was called to oraer at 7:01 p.m. by Chairperson Nobel. ROLL CALL Present: Members Higdon, Morrison, Rooker, Chairperson Nobel Absent: Member Miller Staff Present: Sonia Binnendyk, Planner I Mark Caughey, Planner II APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of July 25, 1983 were approved as submitted. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1) Motion by the Chair to place Agenda Items #8 and #10 on tae Consent Calendar approved. CONTINUED ITEMS: None INFOR IAL REVIEW:. 1) Application 25-U-83 - Nicholas A. Speno, et al - Informal review to modify existing landscape plan, for an office building at the southeast corner of Stevens Creek Boulevard and Stern Avenue. (At the request of staff, the Committee agreed to defer consideration of this item to end of the agenda.) POSTPONEMENTS AND COiu�IUNICATIONS : Review of amended R-1 Ordinance provided for "Second Units": It was the consensus of the Committee to advise the Planning Commission as follows: Prescriptive Regulations: Section lA) Delete 25% larger than minimum lot size requirements; redundant with R1 setbacks and lot coverage. Section 2) Base availability of second unit on lot size, not zoning district. Section 3) Allow 600-650 sq. ft. of floor area; 640 sq. ft. is State Guideline recommendation. - Consider basing maximum size of second unit on size of existing house, perhaps as a percentage of floor area. Discretionary Regulations: Sections 3 and 5) Clarify intent. -1- Minutes of August 8, 1983 A.S.A.C. (Continued) ASAC-332 Section 6) Prohibit excessive grading on any lot, not just those exceeding 10% slope. Review Process: Notify both property owner and tenant.. Illegal Structures: Include wording to indicate compliance with building code is necessary. INFORMAL REVIEW OF USE PERMIT APPLICATIONS: 2) Application 14-U-83 - Jose Lopez/Dan Dianda - Use Permit to construct two detached single-family houses. The subject property is located on the east side of Peninsula Boulevard, approximately 150 ft. north of Mission Way and 250 ft. south of University Way. Presentations: Dan Dianda Ann Anger Discussion The Committee expressed a number of concerns relative to the dimensional feasibility of fitting the development to these relatively small sites. Specific concerns to be expessed to the Planning Commission are as follows: - Dimensional clearances questionable in some instances; i.e. eave clearance, fireplace flue, walkways. - Setbacks inadequate for parking, pedestrian movements and solar exposure. - Neighborhood impact of lot coverage exceeding Rl standards should be analyzed. - Parking per unit ratio appears inadequate; may impact availability of on -street parking within the neighborhood. - Landscaping indicated is minimal. - Exterior material specifications should be definite. 3) Application 25-U-83 - United Presbyterian Church of West Valley - Use Permit to add 4,900 sq. ft. to an existing 4,000 sq. ft. parish hall. The subject property is located on the northeast corner of Bollinger Road and Hiller Avenue. Presentation: Robert Joyce, Project Architect Discussion The Committee identified two major areas of concern. Con- tinuity of materials between the sanctuary building and par- ish hall expansion was encourage. Further, they expressed a concern that the reduced front setback line for the parish hall expansion may disrupt continuity of the existing land- scape; relocation of private interconnecting walkways adja- cent to the public sidewalk should be considered in order to conserve unbroken depth of planting. 4) Application 26-U-83 - Andrew Jara (George Somps, et al) - Use Permit to construct an 18,000 sq. ft. two story office building on the northernmost ciinutes of August 8, 1983 A.S.A.C. (Continued) ASAC-332 of two parcels, and to prepare a future building pad on the southerly parcel. The subject site is located on the north side of Stevens Creek Boulevard, 200 ft. west of Blaney Avenue. Presentation: Andrew P. Jara, Project Architect Discussion: The proposal before the Committee reflected several changes in response to concerns expressed at a prior review. However, the Committee still maintains serious reservations about the appropriateness of the design concept and materials employed relative to the emerging office development pattern on Stevens Creek Boulevard within the Core Area. The character of this building appears more suitable to Town Center; there is noapparent effort to establish a unique visual link- age between this project and nearby recent developments as was previously suggested. Legibility of the project entry from the street is obscure. One member suggested varying the pitch of the roof line in proportion to the amount of overhang provided.. Consensus: By unanimous consent, the Committee recommended that the Planning'Commission deny the subject Use Permit. The applicant may exercise the option to return to the Committee with an alternative proposal prior to appearing before the Planning Commi§sion. 5) Application 27-U-83 - Cecelia Massey - Use Permit to construct a duplex at the northeast quadrant of Cleo Avenue and Gardenside Drive. Presentation: Cecelia Massey Discussion: Review of this item was limited to site layout, as conceptual architectural elevations were unavailable. The Committee noted that substantial indigenous trees of an unidentified specie may be present on south boundary of the proposed duplex, but have not been recognized on the development plan. The number and configuration of parking spaces per unit may be inadequate. Further, layout of the "extra'' parking spaces immediately adjacent to the side property line is questioned. It was suggested that driveways and walkways serving each unit be re-examined for possible con- solidation. Lot coverage as a percentage of total lot area and shape may be too great. Consensus: The applicant was directed to return to the ASAC meeting of August 22, 1983 to present conceptual building elevations and to refine the site layout diagram according to the direction given tonight. 6) Application 28-U-83 - Dennis Kobza (William Morroco) - Use permit to construct a 74,000 sq. ft. two story office building. The subject property is located on tie northside of Stevens Creek Boulevard approximately 300 ft. west of Portal Avenue. -3- Minutes of August 8, 1983 A.S.A.C. (Continued) AS.AC-332 Presentation: Dennis Kobza, Project Architect Lisa Killough, Project Landscape Architect Discussion: The Committee was concerned about the apparent divergence from the trend on Stevens Creek Boulevard to link the front elevation of the office building directly to the parkway landscape set- back. The building as designed was found to have an "industrial" feeling and rigidity of site layout which appears uninviting to the observer. Three members felt strongly that the building should be moved forward, with the front yard parking displaced to the rear of the site. However, they suggested that the residents behind the project should be consulted before final placement of the building is determined. The trash enclosure at the northwest corner of the site should be relocated farther south. The final site/landscape plan should be returned to ASAC following Planning Commission action. NEW BUSINESS: 7) Application HC -51,578.1 - Michael Lynch - Requesting architectural, site lighting and signing approval for a 4,000 + sq. ft. addition to an existing industrial building. The sthject property is located on the northeast corner of Imperial and Olive Avenues. Presentation: Ellis L. Jacobs, Project Architect Ann Anger, Area Resident Discussion: Several members expressed concern about the safety and efficiency of the parking lot layout; however, it was determined that all applicable dimensional standards had been met. Possible deletion of the handicapped stall was suggested, but appears to be a mandate of State Law. In response to an audience inquiry, the Committee did not consider existing code violations on the unincorporated property to the south as germane to the present application. Conclusion: The Committee approved the proposed plumbing yard site and building remodel according to the findings and conclusions of A.S.A.C. Resolution No. 1062. 9) Application HC -51,563.1 - V.C. Wong (Grosvenor Cupertino Partnership) - Requesting architectural, site landscaping, and lighting approval for a light manufacturing structure encompassing 115,000 + sq. ft. The subject property is located on the south side of Pruneridge Avenue, 1,000 ft. west of Tantau Avenue. Presentation: Louis Dorcich, Matthew Witte, Vince Wong Discussion: a) Architecture: - The Committee was concerned that the suggested design of proposed building No. 3 did not compare favorably with the high visual quality of the "Trilogy" building to the south. Techniques such as rolled soffits, deep -4- Minutes of August 8, 1983 A.S.A.C. (Continued) ASAC-332 shadow recesses and ribbed concrete parapet walls to enhance the oer- ception or texture have been suggested as linkages. One member affirmed the appropriateness of adding a single bold color element to the building's exterior to heighten observer interest. b) Site: - Additional berming of the pad elevation relative to parking lot grade was deemed appropriate, subject to meeting handicapped ramping standards. c) Landscaping: - Restudy of the east property line landscape duck -out with the intent to enlarge and enhance its screening value was requested. Conclusion: The Committee approved the proposed 115,000± sq. ft. industrial building according to the findings and conclusions of ASAC Resolution No. 1063. OTHER BUSINESS: 11) Proposed revision of A.S.A.C. By -Laws In deference to advice of the City Attorney, further revision of the A.S.A.C. By -Laws is suspended, pending review of A.S.A.C. enabling legislation by the City Council. 1) Application 25-U-83 - Nicholas A. Speno, et al - (deferred from the beginning of the agenda) - The Committee noted that the frontage landscape approach does not comply with the Stevens Creek Boulevard Sidewalk Plan. No other concerns were noted. NEW ITEM: 12) Informal review of "I4ayeb Building", Stevens Creek Boulevard The Committee concurred with the applicant's request to delete the exterior walkway connecting the entry plaza to the west side of the building. LNTERCOMMISSION 10TES : None ADJOURN2 NT: Chairperson Nobel adjourned the meeting to the next regular meeting of August 22, 1983. ATTEST: APPROVED: /s/ Dorothy Cornelius Is] Deborah Nobel City Clerk Chairperson