HomeMy WebLinkAboutASAC Minutes 05-08-1975CITY OF CUPERTINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino
Telephone: 252-4505
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE APPROVAL
COMMITTEE HELD ON MAY 8, 1975, IN THE LIBRARY CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY
HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
The meeting was opened by Chairwoman Sallan at 7:20 p.m.
ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE-CHAIRMAN
It was decided to defer election until a fourth member of the
committee arrived.
ROLL CALL
Members present: Dressler, Irvine (9:20), Koenitzer, Chairwoman
Sallan
Members absent: Grubb'
Staff present: Assistant Planner Toby Kramer
INFORMAL REVIEW OF PLANNED DEVELOPMENT USE PERMIT APPLICATION:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of April 24, 1975
None
On page 6, last paragraph, third line, change the word "contained"
to "emitted from".
Page 9, paragraph 7, the motion was seconded by Member Rogers.
On page 10, the 4th paragraph should read, "Because the distance
between Stelling Road and Anton Way was less than shown previously,
the central open space was decreased in width by approximately 20 ft.
which diminished the grandeur of the entrance. Using a colored...."
On page 12, paragraph 6, insert "Chairwoman Sallan" between "answered'!
and "that".
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HC -138
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Minutes of
4/24/75
approved as
corrected
HC -51,126.8
Specchiali
Construction
Company
MINUTES OF THE MAY 8, 1975 H -CONTROL MEETING
Page 17, paragraph 2, the third sentence should read, "He also suggested
that trees be added in front, perhaps Olive and Joshua trees."
On page 13, under first special condition, second line, change the word
"heard" to "reviewed".
Member Koenitzer moved to accept the Minutes of April 24, 1975 as
corrected. Seconded by Member Dressler.
Motion carried, 3-0
POSTPONEMENTS: Assistant Planner Kramer advised that Goodyear Service
Store had requested item 5 he continued. Member Koenitzer moved to
-continue Application HC-51_,_230.61_,Goodyear Service Store, as per their
request. Seconded by Member Dressler.
Motion carried, 3-0
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: Letter from Mr. J. D. Vanderlaan relating to
Application HC -51,230.61, Goodyear Service Store.
ORAL C;C} yAi ICATIONS : None
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Application HC -51,126.8 - Specchiali Construction Company
requesting approval of site, architecture, landscaping and
grading for a five -unit complex located at Oasis Court,
Lot 21, Tract No. 2527. Continued from H -Control meeting of
April 24, 1975.
Staff report: Assistant Planner Kramer noted the application had been
continued from previous meeting to allow applicant to resolve issue of
circulation problem and retaining wall impact.
Ms. Kramer referred to exhibit of revised plans, explaining
itent teof
access easement agreement with the property to the north. She
the addition of Monterey Pines, on -site and off -site, would help buffer
the rear retaining wall area.
Referring to a previous discussion on parking in the driveway by tenants,
Ms. Kramer advised this was something to be settled by the tenants.
MINUTES OF THE NAY 8, 1975 H -CONTROL MEETING
Regarding the off -site landscaping, Ms. Kramer noted there should be
an agreement with the owner of adjacent property. She also noted
there might be a need for screening between this site and the apartment;
to the south.
Ms. Kramer referred to proposed 7 ft. high fence along the westerly
property line of this and the property adjoining on the north. The
applicant should be advised a fence is not allowed to exceed 6 ft.
within setback areas.
Chairwoman Sallan ascertained that applicant had seen staff report and
was aware of conditions being suggested.
Mr. S. 0. Specchiali, Specchiali Construction Company, said they were
willing to agree to anything to meet the City's requirements. He was
comfortable with all conditions.
Member Dressler ascertained these units would be rented. Mr. Specchiali
said Mr. Meola who was present with him owned the property to the north
and those apartments had been very successful.
Mr. Specchiali said he would be putting in Italian Cypress and Hollywooc
junipers along the south fence; also on the opposite property line.
Mr. Specchiali said he had had a letter from the Fire Department. His
architect had written a letter to the Fire Department and sent a plan
of the new easement proposal. In answer to Chairwoman Sallan, Mr.
Specchiale demonstrated how this would work. 1000 sq. ft. of land
has been recorded as right-of-way. He pointed out there are only
two apartments that will have difficulty of turning around.
Mr. Specchiali pointed out each apartment had own private yard.
Member Koenitzer said the far end would still look massive but with
graded slope it wouldn't look like the bow of a ship.
The hearing was opened to public comment. There were none.
Member Koenitzer moved to close. Public Hearings. Seconded by Member
Dressler.
Motion carried, 3-0
Member Koenitzer moved to recommend approval to the City Council of
Application HC -51,126.8 with the standard conditions, the exhibits
A 1st Revision, A-1, C 1st Revision and D 1st Revision, and the follow-
ing special conditions:
HC -138
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Public Hear-
ing closed
HC -51,126.8
approved w/
conditions
HC -138
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HC -51,205.2
Dos Pesos,
Inc.
MINUTES OF THE MAY 8, 1975 H -CONTROL MEETING
(1) That the applicant obtain an easement agreement from the
adjoining property to the north prior to the issuance of
a building permit in order to provide the turn around
space as shown on site plan Exhibit A 1st Revision.
(2) That the owners explain very clearly in the lease agreement
on Units 4 and 5, that automobiles shall not be parked in the
driveway area immediately in front of the garages.
(3) That automatic garage door openers be provided on all units
to help minimize the potential for automobile blockage of
the driveway area. -
(4) That the fence running along the westerly property line of
the adjoining parcel to the north be limited to a height of
6 ft.
(5) That the turn around area be appropriately marked to dis-
courage vehicular parking.
(6) That additional ItalianCypressand Hollywood junipers will
be planted in backyard areas along southerly fence with the
goal of providing screening to the adjacement property to the
south.
(7) That an agreement be reached and submitted to the City staff
W11 —h -riiarant nrnn - i-nrlicatino G7}tn-
- will provide and maintain the required grading, fencing and
landscaping on the easement and the proposed grading areas.
This letter of intent to be received by the City before the
issuance of any permits.
(8) Additional Italian Cypress be planted along north edge of the
driveway.
Seconded by Member Dressler.
Motion carried, 3-0
The applicant was informed of approval of his application and that it
would go before the City Council on May 21, 1975.
2. Application HC -51,205.2 - Dos Pesos, Inc. c/o Concepts West
Inc., requesting approval of landscaping for an existing
restaurant -facility located on the east side of Saratoga -
Sunnyvale Road between Bollinger Road and Silverado Avenue.
Continued from H -Control meeting of April 24, 1975.
MINUTES OF THE MAY 8, 1975 H -CONTROL MEETING
Assistant Planner Kramer noted that the applicant was not present but
he wanted the application to be considered by the committee. She
referred to revised landscaping plan included in packet and exhibited
colored rendering of site.
Member Koenitzer said he had one question that only the applicant
could answer. With regard to the Hypericum proposed in front, he
would suggest a variety that would grow to be 3 or 4 ft. high.
Chairwoman Sallan wondered if the flowering plum was what was wanted
in rear parking lot. Usually evergreen is used because of maintenance
and aesthetics. She suggested this be pointed out to the applicant.
The meeting was opened for public comment. There were none.
Member Koenitzer moved, seconded by Member Dressler, to close Public
Hearings.
Motion carried, 3-0
Member Koenitzer moved to recommend approval of HC -51,205.1 to the
City Council with the standard conditions, Exhibits A 2nd Revision and
the following special condition:
(1) That the Hypericum indicated in front by selected for three
or more feet height growth.
Seconded by Member Dressler.
Motion carried, 3-0
Staff was asked to inform applicant this had been approved and the date
it would be heard by City Council.
3. Application HC -51,075.291 - Hewlett-Packard (Advanced Products
Division) requesting approval of site and grading for
temporary parking added to the existing westerly parking
lots of Buildings 40 and 41 located on the south side of
Pruneridge Avenue approximately 1,300 ft. west of Tantau
Avenue.
Staff report: The Assistant Planner distributed aerial photos to
assist in site location. A site plan showing proposed Hilton Hotel
was exhibited. The areas being requested for temporary parking were
pointed out. Ms. Kramer gave the background of the complex.
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Public Hear-
ing closed
HC -51,205.1
approved w%
condition
HC -51,075.29.
Hewlett-
Packard
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Public Hear
1
ings closed I
HC -51,075.15:
Hewlett-
Packard
approved w/
conditions
MINUTES OF THE MAY 8, 1975 1 -1 --CONTROL MEETING
Ms. Kramer noted the request is for a two year period. She pointed out
there i.s already temporary parking on the site. In view of the extended
nature of the proposed temporary lots and the expected time lapse prior
to initiation of the hotel complex, the staff would like to see some
landscaping since the rear southerly portion of the parking area is
highly visible to the motorists on Highway 280 and the Wolfe Road off
ramp. She advised the applicant was willing to plant 60 redwood trees
on 10 ft. centers along this boundary.
Mr. Bill. Tagg, 619 Torrington Drive, Sunnyvale, said Mr. Painter, the
landscape architect, would like to use two rows of 5 gallon size trees
instead of the 15 gallon size.
It was pointed out there is an existing orchard on the site. This was
located on site plan.
Mr. Tagg said they would make sure the grades were right, so these would
be permanent trees. He explained some landscaping had been done in the
temporary lots that would have to be torn out. Chairwoman Sallan asked
if the trees could be saved. Mr. Tagg said economically it would be
cheaper to plant new trees than to move the larger trees. Member
Koenitzer pointed out something would have to be done to protect the
trees in the lots from being run over.
--Mr. Don Gardner, IIDiViUneridge -Avenu - 1ttine V y it
would be difficult to put trees in parking lot areas. lie said they
with rnra r stalls becriuse hev n eded the entire 95 spaces.
Putting in the trees would decrease the number-ofspaces.
The meeting was opened to comments from the public. There were none.
Member Dressler moved, seconded by Member Koenitzer, to close Public
Hearings.
Motion carried, 3-0
With regard to planting 5 gallon size plants, Chairwoman Sallan suggested
these could be used as a test to see how quickly they would reach the
same growth as the 15 gallon size.
Member Dressler moved to recommend approval to the City Council of
Application HC -51,075.151 with standard conditions, Enclosures A and
D, and the following special conditions:
(1) That 600 ft. of freeway frontage be covered by planging of
60 redwood trees of 5 gallon size on 10 ft. interval spacings.
MINUTES OF THE MAY 8, 1975 H -CONTROL MEETING
(2) To include watering system for the redwood trees.
(3) That the Committee and City monitor tree growth, survival
and progress to see if at one year growth the trees will
approximate a 15 gallon specimen.
Seconded by Member Koenitzer.
Motion carried, 3-0
The applicant was informed of the approval and that it would be heard
by the City Council on May 21, 1975.
4. Application HC -51,075.40 - Vallco Fashion Park Shopping Center
requesting approval of a sign program for Bullock store on
the west side of Wolfe Road.
Staff report: Assistant Planner Kramer noted staff's main concern
was the placement of the sign on the western elevation of the build-
ing which would be visible from Amherst Drive, similar to the impact
of the Sears sign on Wheaton Drive. 'She referred to line of sight
drawing exhibited.
Mr. Tom Branch, representative of Bullock's, said the line of sight
drawings did not take grade into consideration.
Slides were shown which give the view from different' streets in the
area.
Mr. Tagg said they were paying to have some lines undergrounded to
keep the redwood trees along property line from being cut back by
PG&E.
Chairwoman Sallan questioned whether Sears needed a sign on the side
facing Wheaton Drive. Ms. Kramer said it was non -conforming but would
have to come under the amortization period. She noted there are two
signs over number allowed in ordinance and are also larger in area.
She said one sign would come down when the center mall was built.
Chairwoman Sallan said she could see no justification for signing which
faced onto residential areas.. As for screening, if signing is for
identification, it should not have to be covered by trees.
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HC -51,075.40
Vallco Fashi
Park Shoppin
Center
HC -138
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MINUTES OF THE 14AY 8, 1975 1 -1 -CONTROL MEETING
Mr. Branch said Bullocks needed the sign on western elevation for people
to be able to orient themselves at some distance from the store. He
pointed out the different parking areas from which they would be drawing
customers. lie said the sign would not be illuminated and the colors of
the sign would blend into the background of the building.
Chairwoman Sallan said she could see some other solution; a smaller sign
in parking area. It was hard for her to believe Bullocks would have a
problem of identification. Mr. Tagg said there will be people coming
into the center who know there is a Bullocks in the center but don't know
where it is located.
Mr. Tagg answered Chairwoman Sallan there would be directional signing
in center. He pointed out Bullocks is asking for very small percentage
of signing in comparison to the square footage of the store.
!!Mr. Branch pointed out the signs had been designed to blend with the
(architecture of the building and would not stand out.
A discussion was held on the possible use of a low monument type sign.
Chairwoman Sallan said the designer could come up with something
attractive if it was indicated this was what was wanted. Mr. Branch
reiterated the customer needed to orient himself from a distance.
Hr. Tagg said there was a mall entranceeLe s -well as--Bul=locks-an
R,il i ack5 \: ould-need to be
identified.
Chairwoman Sallan said she was comfortable with sign oriented to Wolfe
Road but not the one facing the residential area, even though it was
small, was unlighted and she approved of the color. If identification
was needed they should have it, but she did not think this proposal
was the best solution..
Mr. Branch said the identification that was not seen until you were on
top of it was not the type they needed. Bullocks is back in the corner
and are only asking for two signs.
Ms. Kramer pointed out this shopping center is fairly simple and plain,
architecturely and the signs might add interest. The sign will blend
in with the building, is not illuminated and if it can be screened by
trees it would not be distracting.
Mr. Branch explained Bullock's policy of only lighting one sign on
the store as part of energy conservation.
Samples of materials and colors were exhibited.
The meeting was opened to public comments. There were none.
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MINUTES OF THE MAY 8, 1975 II -CONTROL MEETING
Member Koenitzer moved, seconded by Member Dressler, to close Public
Hearings.
Motion carried, 3-0
After further discussion, Member Koenitzer moved to recommend approval
of HC -51,075.40, signing for Bullocks, to the City Council with
standard conditions, Exhibits F, F-1 and F-2, and the following special
conditions:
(1) That the sign on the southwest entrance shall not be
illuminated.
(2) That larger trees be planted around the curve on Amherst
Drive to provide more screening of complex from Amherst
Drive. The trees shall be at least 10 ft. high at planting.
Seconded by Member Dressler.
A discussion on future illuminating was held. It was noted that the
applicant could always apply to the City for removal of this restric-
tion.
AYES: Members Dressler and Koenitzer
NOES: Chairwoman Sallan
Motion carried, 2-1
Chairwoman Sallan noted the application had been approved and would be
heard by the City Council on May 21, 1975.
A break was taken at 8:55 p.m. with the meeting reconvening at 9:11 p.m
5. Application HC -51,230.61 - Goodyear Service Store - Continued
6. Application HC -51,364.1 - May Investment Company requesting
approval of site, architecture and grading for a 40 -unit
cluster development located approximately 375 feet westerly
of the intersection of Forest Avenue and Vista Drive and
adjacent to and southerly of the future extension of Lazaneo
Drive between Saratoga -Sunnyvale Road and Vista Drive.
HC -138
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Public Hear-
ings closed
HC -51,075.40
approved w/
conditions
HC -51, 230.6
continued
HC -51,364.1
May Invest-
ment Compan
HC -138
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Public Hear-
ings closed
MINUTES OF THE MAY 8, 1975 H -CONTROL MEETING
Staff report: The Assistant Planner noted this application has been
revised three times previously and this fourth revision represents the
final one that has been approved by the City Council and the Planning
Commission. She referred to exhibits on board, noting the textured
paving indicated on the site plan.
Ms. Kramer described the architecture, noting there would be no privacy
intrusion problem because of windows facing to the front rather than
the rear. There are no side windows either.
Mr. Rodger Griffin of Dick Finnigan firm explained Plan D in answer to
Member Koenitzer. Member Koenitzer asked for side elevation of Plan B
in order to know how the entire building would look as a structure.
Mr. Griffin did not have a drawing of this with him.
Mr. Griffin explained the composition of the textured concrete. Member
Dressler asked about sag between concrete and asphalt. Mr. Griffin
said this would not be a problem.
Chairwoman Sallan asked if preliminary review by H -Control had been helpful.
Mr. Griffin said in this case they had come up with a totally different plan
so it had not been as helpful as it might have been otherwise.
ans,ret-o-i4ember. Trvine,`1r. Griffin explained Plan D was not really a
the -second --floor area was loft.
- s to ry-g1-an; -
-�ress1er ncertaiedroofs „l d _be —o f wood shares
It was noted there are no grading problems and no major trees on the
site.
In answer to Member Dressler, Mr. Griffin explained the configuration
between walls, fences and yards.
Mr. Griffin answered Memberlrvine that the atrium would provide light.
The fence is 7 ft. off grade. Member Dressler ascertained there is
access into the atrium area to allow for landscaping. Mr. Griffin
answered Member Koenitzer that the atrium area is 9 ft. x 10 ft.
Mr. Griffin answered Chairwoman Sallan that landscaping areas between
the buildings are 7 ft. and 8 ft.
The hearing was opened to public comments. There were none.
Member Koenitzer moved to close public hearings. Seconded by Member
Dressler.
Motion carried, 4-0
MINUTES OF THE MAY 8, 1975 H -CONTROL MEETING
Member Dressler moved to
to the City Council with
presented and Exhibits A,
on a nice,clean addition
recommend approval of Application HC -51,364.1
the standard conditions, subject to the plan
B, B-1 and D. Also to compliment applicant
to the community. Seconded by Member Koenitzer,
Motion carried, 4-0
Chairwoman Sallan advised the application had been approved and would
go before the City Council on Ilay 21, 1975. She thanked Mr. Griffin
for his cooperation.
ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE-CHAIRMAN
Member Dressler nominated Member Koenitzer as Chairman. Seconded by
Member Irvine.
Before calling for the vote, Chairwoman Sallan said serving as
chairwoman has been a growing experience for her and she expressed
appreciation for the cooperation of the committee.
Motion carried, 3-0-1
Abstain: Koenitzer
Chairwoman Sallan then turned the chair over to Chairman Koenitzer,
who opened nominations for Vice -Chairman.
Member Sallan nominated Member Dressler for Vice -Chairman. Seconded
by Member Irvine.
Motion carried, 3-0-1
Abstain: Dressler
Member Dressler recommended an acclamation to retiring chairperson
noting they have had an excellent year and results of their efforts
are showing up. They had some outstanding bell ringing agendas that
had gone for long hours until they had established some limits and
created some flack in the developers who couldn't get heard and had
to get put over; have had to have extra meetings because of long agendas;
have implemented some things, such as sign changes to the avail of the
City's businessmen. People who build signs even had come in to argue
with them. One signifigant major development was heard and more than
one extra meeting spent to hear Vallco. They had had to stand up under;
a lot of criticism from the City developers, some of the other commis-
sioners and he was not so sure but some criticism from own City
internal management and the committee has withstood the challenge of
public test and Nancy's reputation as leader precedes her wherever
she goes and our 'commission has come through with its banners
unfurling under her leadership.
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HC -51, 364.1
approved
M1.NUTES OF THE MAY ti, 1975 l.i-CONTROL NEET.NE
Chairman Koenitzer said they had enjoyed her leadership and he hoped he
would do as well.
NEW BUSINESS
Chairman Koenitzer explained to Member Irvine, a new member, that as the
members drove around the City they kept alert to violations of ordinances
and brought them to staff's attention. This part of the meeting is when
these are noted and also when staff reports their findings.
A discussion was held on a possible change of meeting night, but it was
decided Thursdays were best for the majority.
• Member Sallan noted the UCO sign had been erected and the lighting inside
was very bright. She asked staff to see if it had been conditioned that
the hr:ightness would be subject to inspection. She suggested that on
signs to be illuminated until ordinance quantifies brightness, this
should be included on each application.
.:ginner Sallan reported there was lumber stacked outside in parking lot
-of Portal Plaza facing Portal Avenue.
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^ -Ge-h1,s mrr'�eh e dwaoAd- b r}�e c°— s t a ck e d
outside the fence. area.
F-- -_ :ember _ lm sal there areplaces aces where people should be contacted
about weeds. She mentioned Straw Hat Pizza and Bumbleberry. She did
not think Mr. Myers was doing a good job regarding these frontages.
She questioned if Straw Hat Pizza had a new sign.
i
i ADJOURNMENT
Member Sallan moved, seconded by Member Dressler, to adjourn the meet-
ing at 9:55 p.m. to the next regular meeting of May 22, 1975 at 7:00
p.m.
Motion carried, 4-0
APPROVED:
/s/ C. Nancy Sallan
Chairwoman
ATTEST:
/ s / Wm. E. Ryder
City Clerk