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SUMMARY MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE A.S.A.C. November 9,,1981, AND REFERRAL
OF 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: Higdon, Miller, Morrison, Nobel and Chairman Rooker
Absent: None
Staff Present: Sonia Binnendyk, Planner I
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of October 26, 1981 were approved as submitted.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Application HC -51,458.12 - Coast Federal Savings and Loan Association - Sign
exception to allow two building -mounted identification signs. The subject
property is located on the north side of Stevens Creek Boulevard approximately
130 ft. west of North De Anza Boulevard.
Presentation: -Miles Johnson (Coast Federal Savings and Loan Association) and
Tim Myers (Arrow Sign Company).
The Committee felt that the subject building currently has adequate identification.
Therefore, an exception is not justified.
The alternative was discussed of filling in both stamped -in -place facia signs
and replacing the rear (north) sign with individual letters..
The application was continued in order to give the applicant time to evaluate
the above alternative. The Committee requests elevation drawings and overlays
if the applicant chooses to pursue the alternative.
2. Application HC -51,487.1 - Far West Savings and Loan Association - Sign program
for a new building located on the southwest corner of Finch Avenue and Stevens
Creek Boulevard.
Presentation: Jim Cassidy (Ad Art representing Far West Savings and Loan Assn.)
Concerns were expressed regarding the necessity for the southernmost sign facing
Finch Avenue and possible distractions caused by the tenant sign.
The Committee approved the application per the staff's recommended resolution
with an additional requirement that the tenant sign be subject to further ASAC
review.
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INFORMAL REVIEW OF USE PERMITS:
3. Application 25-U-81 - Nicholas Speno - Use permit to construct a 9,217 sq. ft.
office building at the southwest corner of Stern Avenue and Stevens Creek Blvd.
Presentation: Nicholas Speno
The Committee concurred that the building was attractive. However, several
members were concerned that the building was out of character architecturally
with other buildings along Stevens Creek Boulevard. Specifically mentioned
was the possibility that the building was the wrong scale for the area. The
importance of landscape continuity was also discussed.
Committee members needed additional time to consider the application since they
had not received exhibits prior to the meeting. The item was continued with
the applicant's consent.
4. Application 26-U-81 - K -Land Consultant Engineers, Inc. - Use permit to construct
a 3,450 sq. ft. office building within the southwest corner of North De Anza
Bouelvard and McClellan Road.
Presentation: Kamil Navai (K -Land Consultant Engineers, Inc.)
Concerns were. expressed regarding compatibility of the building with the adjacent
residential neighborhoodand gas station. Committee members felt that "quieter"
building, constructed on a smaller scale, might be more appropriate.
Three Committee members recommended approval with the following qualifications:
a. Landscape plans and signing should be submitted to ASAC for review.
b. Windows should be modified to minimize light intrusion on adjacent residential
homes.
c. Provide adequate screening of building from residential units.
d. Ensure all parking spaces are functional.
Two Committee members recommended disapproval.
OLD BUSINESS:
5. Application HC -51,564.0 - H & R Block - Sign program and exception for two signs.
The subject property is located approximately 150 ft. west of North Blaney Avenue
on the north side of Stevens Creek Boulevard.
Presentation: Stan Skelton (H&R Block) and George Pope (Otsen Signs).
Committee concerns were similar to those expressed at the last meeting: excessive
signage, poor location, poor quality. A ground sign was again mentioned as an
alternative.
The Committee voted 4-1 to recommend approval per staff resolution. An additional
condition was added requiring that the building eaves be painted..
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6. Application HC -51,487.1 - Far West Savings and Loan Association - Informal
review of modification to paving treatment for 19 -unit townhouse project
located on the northwest corner of Finch Avenue and Craft Drive.
Presentation: None
Item continued to next meeting at applicant's request.
INFORMAL ITEMS:
7. The Committee approved chimney modifications proposed by Martin -Hayes, Inc.
for five single-family cluster homes located on northeast corner of Foothill
Boulevard and McClellan Road.
8. Discussed the possibility of eliminating the handicapped parking requirement for
Antonio Reyes' warehouse building on the northwest corner of Lomita and Imperial
Avenues. The Committee said they perferred elimination of a parking space to
elimination of the handicap requirements.
9. The Committee had no concerns with the masonry fence proposed behind Litronix
at the southeast corner of Homestead Road and Tantau Avenue. The fence will
screen a 1,500 gallon liquid hydrogen tank.
10. The Committee instructed staff to discourage the installation of permanent
Christmas lights.
INTERCOMMISSION NOTES:
None
ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Rooker adjourned the meeting to the next regular meeting of November 23, 1981.
ATTEST:
/s/ Dorothy Cornelius
City Clerk
APPROVED:
/s/ Raymond Rooker
Raymond Rooker, Chairman
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