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SUMMARY MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE A.S.A.C. November 23, 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 Vice Chairperson Nobel with a salute to the flag.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Higdon, Miller, Morrison and Vice Chairperson Nobel
Absent: Chairman Rooker
Staff Present: Sonia Binnendyk, Planner I
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Chairman Rooker was not present to approve the minutes.
CONTINUED ITEMS:
1. Application 25-U-81 - Nicholas Speno - Use Permit to construct a 9,217 sq. ft.
office building on approximately .58 acre located at the southwest corner of
Stern Avenue and Stevens Creek Boulevard.
Presentation: William G. Irvine representing Nicholas Speno.
The Committee's major recommendations pertained to signing, landscaping, parking
and the residential "gateway".
1. Approval is recommended for one ground sign per the color exhibit presented
by applicant at the meeting. Approval of sign illumination should be
conditioned on staff approval.
2. Bore detailed landscape plans should be resubmitted to ASAC prior to
building permit approval. Landscape continuity along Stevens Creek Boulevard
is a major concern. Street trees from the City's street tree list should be
used.
3. Parking space and back-up dimensions do not appear adequate.
4. The applicant has proposed to install a half of a residential "gateway" on
the west side of Stern Avenue per City policy. The ASAC was concerned that
the remaining half on the east side of the street may never be constructed
due to this area being outside of Cupertino's sphere of influence. A half of
a gateway would appear lopsided.
In addition to the above concerns the Committee discussed the possibility of
conflicts occurring due to the office building's location adjacent to an existing
residential neighborhood. No major concerns were expressed: However ASAC
recommended that lighting not adversely impact homes.
2. Application IIC-51,458.12 - Coast Federal Savings and Loan - Amendment to conditions
of previous sign exception. The subject property is located on the north side of
Stevens Creek Boulevard, approximately 126 ft. west of North De Anza Boulevard.
Presentation: Miles Johnson (Coast Federal Savings) and C. Steno (Arrow Sign Co.)
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The Committee agreed that the individually mounted letters proposed for the
rear of the building were more appropriate than the sign previously proposed.
However the Committee requested that the cast -in -place COAST" at the front
of the building be retained, rather than filled -in as suggested by the applicant.
Staff pointed out that a sign exception would be necessary in order to allow
two building -mounted identification signs if "COAST" is retained.
The Committee voted 4-0 to recommend approval for sign exception to allow two
building -mounted identification signs.
3. Application HC -51,487.1 - Far West Savings and Loan Assocation - Informal review
of modification to paving treatment for 19 -unit townhouse. The subject property
is located at the northwest corner of Finch Avenue and Craft Drive.
Presentation: None
Continued at applicant's request.
OLD BUSINESS:
4. Application HC -51,148.1 - Gemco - Modifications to rear of existing Gemco Store
located on the northeast corner of Stevens Creek Boulevard and Saich Way.
Presentation: Steve Christianson representing Gemco Stores.
Approved (4-0) removal of existing meat box and replacement/modifications to
dock, compressor room, and storage area on north side of building. Approval
conditioned on the installation of four trees along Alves Avenue.
INTERCOI ISSION NOTES:
None
ADJOURNMENT:
Vice Chairperson Nobel- adjourned the meeting to the next regular meeting of
December 14, 1981.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
/s/ Deborah Nobel
Deborah Nobel, Vice -Chairperson
/s/ Dorothy Cornelius
City Clerk
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