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HomeMy WebLinkAboutASAC Minutes 07-10-1975CITY OF CUPERTINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino Telphone: 252-4505 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE APPROVAL COMMITTEE HELD ON JULY 10, 1975 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA SALUTE TO THE FLAG The meeting was opened at 7:10 p.m. by Vice -Chairman Dressler with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Members present: Irvine, Sallan, Vice -Chairman Dressler Members absent: Grubb, Chairman Koenitzer Staff present: Assistant Planner Toby Kramer INFORMAL REVIEW OF PLANNED DEVELOPMENT USE PERMIT APPLICATION: None UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of June 19, 1975 On page 12, "seeded" in first line of second paragraph should be "CETA". The last sentence should read "Mr. Piasecki said the new employee would be.....". It was moved by Member Sallan, seconded by Member Irvine, to approve the Minutes of June 19, 1975 as amended. Motion carried, 3-0 POSTPONEMENTS: None WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Assistant Planner Kramer reported a request for a change of copy had been received after the agenda had been made up. It was agreed this would be heard under New Business at end of agenda. HC -142 Page 1 Minutes of 6/19/75 approved as amended HC -142 Page 2 HC -51,158.= Lost Mine Restaurant; Inc. Lighting HC -51,158.) Lost Mine Restaurant; Inc. Sign Excep- tion MINUTES OF HE JULY 10, 1975 H -CONTROL MEETING Vice -Chairman Dressler announced that no item would be initiated after 11:30 p.m. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Application HC -51,158.1 - Lost Mine Restaurant, Inc. requesting approval of lighting for an existing restaurant facility located at the northwest corner of Miller Avenue and East Estates Drive. Continued from H -Control meeting of June 19, 1975. Staff report: Assistant Planner Kramer reviewed application, noting there were two 30 ft. poles located on site which will be replaced with 12 ft. standards. The light fixtures will carry out the Lost Mine theme. She referred to exhibit on the board. 2. Application HC -51,158.1 - Lost Mine Restaurant, Inc. requesting exception of Sections 7.23 and 6.04.1 of the Sign Ordinance to allow two (2) signs in excess of the allotted number of signs and to allow a ground sign without the required street frontage located at the northwest corner of East Estates Drive and Miller Avenue. Staff report: In addition to two wall signs, the applicant is requesting two low profile ground signs to be located in a manner to direct customers to parking areas for the restaurant. The two ground signs will require a sign exception since the property does not have the required 210 ft. of linear frontage for a ground sign and only two signs are allowed per business. Ms. Kramer located the proposed placement of signs and explained the rationale for request of two ground signs. The applicant is requesting 97.5 sq. ft. of signing and allotted square footage is 140 sq. ft. The committee members were agreed the lighting proposal was satisfactory. Mr. Gene Saalwaechter, 10920 Prieta Ct., San Jose, explained reasons for sign exception request which he felt showed there are unusual or extra- ordinary circumstances that pertain to his property which are not of his making and do not apply generally to other properties. He pointed out the wall signs have only the two words "Lost Mine" on them. Mr. Saalwaechter described the ground signs. They are one-sided and would start to introduce the theme of the restaurant. There will be landscaping around them. With regard to sign on East Estates Drive, Member Irvine felt traffic should be discouraged at this point since the parking stalls are situated to accommodate traffic going the other way. Member Sallan agreed with Member Irvine. She noted the third sign at Miller Avenue entrance could serve as a condition for safety. MINUTES OF THE JULY 10, 1975 H -CONTROL MEETING Member Sallan said nothing in the packet gave a color feeling and asked if rendering exhibited on board was close to actual sign colors. Mr. Saalwaechter said the sign was rusted iron color and the letters were grayish white tone. All the signs would be treated this way. Member Sallan reminded the applicant there should be samples of materials presented to the committee. Mr. Saalwaechter assured the committee there would be no stark white letters on dark wood; everything would be in the muted tones. Staff member Kramer said the staff felt three signs were justified under unusual circumstances; the fourth sign would be left to the committee's discretion. Member Sallan felt it might be setting a precedent with other applicants finding it necessary to have the fourth sign. It was agreed that staff could approve the directional sign at Ridgewood Avenue. Mr. Saalwaechter said it would be treated with landscaping and they would be appreciative of the three signs. Member Sallan questioned wattage on light fixtures. Mr. Saalwaechter said he did not know but the intent of the theme was for very minimum lighting. The fixtures would be more for decorative purposes. The hearing was then opened to comments from the public. There were none. Member Sallan moved to close Public Hearings. Seconded by Member Irvine. Motion carried, 3-0 Member Sallan moved to recommend approval of Application HC -51,158.1, Lost Mine Restaurant, Inc. to the City Council with standard H -Control condi- tions and Exhibit A-1. This approval is for lighting of facility. The only additional condition is wattage used in lamps is subject to review by City should there be any great deal of intensity to cause intrusion. Seconded by Member Irvine. AYES: Members Irvine, Sallan and Vice -Chairman Dressler NOES: None Motion carried, 3-0 Member Sallan moved to recommend approval of Application HC -51,158.1 Lost Mine Restaurant, Inc. request for sign exception to Sections 7.23 and 6.041 of Sign Ordinance. That signing is approved as presented in Exhibits B, B-1 and E with the following condition: HC -142 Page 3 Public Hear- ings closed HC -51,158.1 lighting approved HC -51,158.1 Sign excep- tion approved HC -142 Page 4 Public Hearing closed MINUTES OF THE JULY 10, 1975 II -CONTROL MEETING (1) That the sign exception is granted to allow only one additional sign on property and that additional sign is to be the one on the corner of Miller Avenue and Ridgewood Avenue. Signs are approved as presented. This constitutes elimination of sign on East Estates Drive. Seconded by Member Irvine. AYES: Members Irvine, Sallan and Vice -Chairman Dressler NOES: None Motion carried, 3-0 Vice -Chairman Dressler advised the application had been approved and would be before the City Council on July 21, 1975. Member Sallan noted the rationale for the exception was for safety. 3. Application HC -51,075.51 - Sears, Roebuck and Company (Gene Harden) requesting approval of site and landscaping for a vapor recovery system located at the northwest corner of Wolfe Road and Stevens Creek Boulevard. Continued from H -Control meeting of June 19, 1975. Staff report: The Assistant Planner briefly covered concerns expressed at last meeting. She referred to revised plan as exhibited on the board. She pointed out alternate proposal of planter on the east end. Ms. Kramer referred to staff recommendation for a condition that the vapor recovery facility did not protrude above the height of the screening walls. Mr. Gene Harden, Sears representative, briefly described revised plans. The enclosure will reflect the same building materials and would blend in with existing structure. He said he could guarantee there would be no protrusion. Mr. Harden answered Member Sallan that no tub plants could be used as space was at a minimum. The planting suggested for planter at east end was Veronia buxifloria which would grow to 3 ft. to 5 ft. Dwarf junipers would be used to give high and low appearance. The hearing was opened to comments from the audience. There were none. Member Sallan moved to close Public Hearings. Seconded by Member Irvine. Motion carried, 3-0 MINUTES OF THE JULY 10, 1975 H -CONTROL MEETING Member Sallan moved to recommend approval of Application HC -51,075.51 to the City Council with standard H -Control conditions, Exhibits A 1st Revision and B 1st Revision and additional condition: (1) That this approval is to include planter as proposed as alternate and shall be included as part of the application. (2) Applicant is to submit to staff choice of plant to be placed in planter to grow to a maximum of five ft. (3)It is a requirement that the screening as proposed accomplish exactly that and that any equipment in vapor recovery facility is not to be visible above the screening walls. Seconded by Member Irvine. AYES: Members Irvine, Sallan and Vice -Chairman Dressler NOES: None Motion carried, 3-0 Vice -Chairman Dressler advised Mr. Harden his application had been approved and would be before the City Council on July 21, 1975. 4. Application HC -51,193.2 - Kentucky Fried Chicken requesting approval of site, architecture and landscaping for a trash enclosure at an existing take-out food facility located at the northeast corner of Saratoga -Sunnyvale Road and Silverado Avenue. Staff report: Assistant Planner Kramer said the applicant was proposing to construct a permanent trash enclosure which will be painted white to match existing building and will be located between Kentucky Fried Chicken and the adjoining commercial properties to the south. She indicated site plan showing existing building and surrounding sites. The applicant has also agreed to install trees along the northern boundary of the building. Mr. Bob Casella, 22637 San Juan Road, Cupertino, noted the enclosure would stop cars from driving through, hide the dumpsters and dress up back of building. Member Sallan said she felt it would be a significant upgrading. Member Irvine agreed. The hearing was then opened for comments from the public. There were none. HC -142 Page 5 HC -51,075. 51 approved w/ cond. HC -51,193.; Kentucky Fried Chicken HC -142 Page 6 Public Hearing closed HC -51,193.1 approved HC -51,339.: Far West Services, Inc. (Coco 'S Restaurant MINUTES OF THE JULY 10, 1975 H -CONTROL MEETING Member Sallan moved to close Public Hearings. Seconded by Member Irvine. Motion carried, 3-0 Member Irvine moved to recommend approval of Application HC -51,193.2 to the City Council subject to the standard H -Control conditions and Exhibits A and B. Seconded by Member Sallan. AYES: Members Irvine, Sallan and Vice -Chairman Dressler NOES: None Motion carried, 3-0 Vice -Chairman Dressler advised of the application's approval and that it would be heard by the City Council at their July 21, 1975 meeting. 5. Application HC --51,339.1 - Far West Services, Inc. (Coco's Restaurant) requesting approval of a sign program for a restaurant facility located at the east side of Saratoga - Sunnyvale Road, south of Silverado Avenue. Staff report: The Assistant Planner pointed out Coco's Restaurant is part of a commercial development that was approved earlier this year. Due to the fact that the restaurant is separate from the other tenants and the architectural treatment of the roof line and building is different, the staff felt the sign program for Coco's could be reviewed separately. There is a time factor involved in that Coco's plan to open in July. Ms. Kramer described the sign and referred to colored exhibit. Staff would suggest eliminating concrete base. The sign on the building would be unilluminated and would use same color scheme. Since the application would not go before City Council until July 21, the applicant was asking for a temporary sign. The temporary sign would be 18 sq. ft., double faced, unilluminated with same color scheme. A rendering of the sign was passed around to the committee members and samples exhibited of materials for permanent sign. Mr. Buck Bruce, 2701 Alton, Irvine, California, pointed out the sign was low profile. They would be willing to remove the base. This was not a standard Coco sign; they are trying to do what the local people want. In answer to Member Sallan, Mr. Bruce described the standard sign. MINUTES OF THE JULY 10, 1975 H -CONTROL MEETING Mr. Bruce answered Member Sallan that the sign at Coco's at Fremont Avenue and Mary Avenue could be duplicated here. A slide of that sign was shown. It was ascertained the slumpstone would match the Cupertino building also. Mr. Bruce said it was a more expensive sign but they would be happy to use that -treatment if that was what was wanted. He said they were going to try to open on July 23, which was why they were asking for a temporary sign. Member Sallan wanted it understood that this was her personal aesthetic feeling and she suggested approving the temporary sign and waiting until other members of the committee were present before approving the permanent sign. Mr. Bruce said rather than wait they would be willing to change to the Sunnyvale sign. Member Sallan questioned setback. She wanted to be sure they were dealing with right perspective. Ms. Kramer said there was a 50 ft. setback. Member Sallan asked about dimensions of the Sunnyvale sign. Mr. Bruce suggested setting limits on the size and letting the sign maker be responsible for setting proportions for the sign. Planting was discussed. Mr. Bruce said they had planted more trees on the south side. Staff was to check their plans to make sure they were the same as had been approved. Building elevations were studied briefly. Member Sallan asked Mr. Bruce if he thought both signs would be attractive with the proposed building. Mr. Bruce said aesthetically either sign could be used; moneywise, the proposed sign would cost less. Member Sallan said she thought the Sunnyvale sign was a more subtle approach and she would appreciate the change. Mr. Bruce said the temporary sign would be of 4 ft. x 8 ft. plywood, a dark background with white letters. Member Sallan suggested switching the colors. Mr. Bruce said if the City Council would agree to the Sunnyvale sign they would go ahead and order it and skip the temporary sign. Ms. Kramer suggested approving the temporary sign as exhibited. The hearing was opened to public comment. There were none. Member Irvine moved, seconded by Member Sallan, to close Public Hearings. Motion carried, 3-0 t HC -142 Page 7 Public Hearings closed HC -142 MINUTES OF THE JULY 10, 1975 H -CONTROL MEETING Page 8 Mr. Bruce agreed to prepare exhibits on sign prior to the City Council meeting. HC -51,339.1 Member Sallan moved to recommend approval of Application HC -51,339.1, approved w/ Far West Services, Inc. (Coco's Restaurant) with standard H -Control conditions conditions ,and the exhibit to be prepared to the City Council at its next meeting. (1) The sign being approved is a sign similar to the one at Coco's facility in Sunnyvale at Fremont and Mary Avenues. The dimensions of the sign are not to exceed 10 ft. width by 7 ft. height. (2) The wall material for the sign is to match the slumpstone material used on Coco's Restaurant facility. (3) The exhibit is to be brought to the staff and staff and applicant shall work out exact dimensions and positioning of sign on the site so that it is of maximum aesthetic value. (4) That the applicant was also granted the right to place a non -lighted temporary sign on the property as shown on exhibit for a period of time not to exceed two months. The intent is to have the permanent sign erected as soon as possible. Seconded by Member Irvine. AYES: Members Irvine, Sallan and Vice -Chairman Dressler NOES: None Motion carried, 3-0 The applicant was notified of the approval and that it would be heard by the City Council at its July 21, 1975 meeting. He was reminded to have an exhibit prepared to show to the Council. HC -51,369.1 6. Application HC -51,369.1 - Robert and Irene Tolbert requesting Robert & approval of a sign plan for an existing commercial building Irene Tolbe t located at the southeast corner of Stevens Creek Boulevard and Imperial Avenue. Staff report: Assistant Planner Kramer said the application was for a 20 sq. ft. sign (2' x 10') which would be mounted on the building above the door and window. The sign would be constructed of wood material stained a light beige color with painted brown letters. MINUTES OF THE JULY 10, 1975 H -CONTROL MEETING Ms. Kramer said a temuorary sign permit was issued by the staff in order to allow the business to open prior to the H -Control meeting. The sign meets both the ordinance and guidelines. A photograph of the sign was distributed. This is to be the permanent sign. Ms. Harriet Hatfield, 11221 Monterey Ct., Cupertino, said the business was of hand crafted materials. She described the type of merchandise they would be dealing in and invited the committee to visit the shop. She answered Vice -Chairman Dressler that their shop faces Imperial Avenue. The committee members agreed the sign was very nice. The hearing was opened for public comment. There were none. Member Sallan moved, seconded by Member Irvine, to close Public Hearings. Motion carried, 3-0 Member Sallan moved to recommend approval of Application HC -51,369.1 to the City Council as proposed. Seconded by Member Irvine. Motion carried, 3-0 Vice -Chairman Dressler advised Ms. Hatfield her application had been approved and would go before the City Council on July 21, 1975. 7. Application HC -51,283.5 - Stoneson Construction Corporation requesting approval of site, architecture and landscaping for a trash enclosure and storage building in The Oaks Shopping Center located at the northwest corner of Mary Avenue and Stevens Creek Boulevard. Continued from H -Control meeting of May 1, 1975. Staff report: Assistant Planner Kramer reviewed the previous application and noted this proposal was a considerable reduction in area. The most critical area in terms of site design is the view of the facility from Mary Avenue. Since there is a driveway leading to the building and to the refuse yard, it is necessary that adequate planting be provided to block that view. Ms. Kramer described the proposed building and landscaping. Staff suggested a condition be added to the approval that no material was to be stored outside of the refuse yard or storage building. C-142 age 9 Public Hearing closed HC -51,369.11 approved HC -51,283.5 Stoneson Construct. Corp. ;=iC-142 Page 10 Public Hearings closed MINUTES OF THE JULY 10, 1975 H -CONTROL MEETING Ms. Kramer answered Vice -Chairman Dressler that the building was 8 ft. A discussion was held on tenancy of the shopping center. Ms. Kramer said two tenants had been approved. Member Sallan noted her concern with regard to landscaping adjacent to the freeway. Ms. Kramer said she had not made a review of the site. Member Sallan said she did not think 5 ft. photinias had been used and asked that this be checked. She also questioned whether there should not be something growing up the chain link fence. Ms. Kramer checked the plans previously approved and said there should be ivy on the fence along the entire length of fence adjacent to the freeway. There are Holly Oaks, Ivy and Photinias at the corner. Member Irvine questioned if building would be placed on mound. He said it is over 10 ft. high and if on mound, would be a tall building. Ms. Kramer checked a slide of area and said it did not Look as though the mounding had started at that point. Member Irvine suggested the pad should be graded down to minimum. The applicant was not present. The hearing was opened for public comment. There were none. Member Sallan moved, seconded by Member Irvine, to close Public Hearings. Motion carried, 3-0 Member Irvine moved to recommend, approval of Application HC -51,283.5, subject to the standard H -Control conditions, Exhibit A 1st Revision with the following additional conditions: (1) That the building site be lowered as much as possible to lower as much as possible the overall height effect of the building but so drainage can continue to drain out of site onto adjoining parking lot. (2) Additional plants along Mary Avenue be planted of 5 gallon size. The variety to be photinia planted in such distance apart as to preclude visual intrusion. Staff to make final determination as to location of these plantings. Seconded by Member Sallan. Motion carried, 3-0 The applicant was to be notified of this approval and that it would be heard by City Council on July 21, 1975. MINUTES OF THE JULY 10, 1975 H -CONTROL MEETING NEW BUSINESS Assistant Planner Kramer presented request for change of copy. The applicant was not present. There is a problem with the sign area being requested. The request is for two signs for a restaurant facility in shopping center at Foothill Boulevard and Homestead Road next to the Pacific Steamer. There is an existing sign can on pole. The total area the applicant is permitted is 51 sq. ft.; they are asking for 82.4 sq. ft. The sign on the building conforms to existing signs. They are anxious to open and may be requesting temporary sign which staff could approve. Member Sallan said she was comfortable with approving the building sign but not the ground sign. After further discussion, Ms. Kramer suggested a Minute Order that staff could approve a temporary wall sign. The hearing was opened for public comment. There were none. Member Sallan moved, seconded by Member Irvine, to close Public Hearings. Motion carried, 3-0 Member Sallan moved to allow a temporary sign for Bogart's for- the building as represented in Exhibit F, measuring 26" x 12'2". That is the only thing being approved at this time. Because of ground sign, change of copy is continued at this time until staff has more opportunity to discuss with the applicant possibility of changing the signing to make it conform to City of Cupertino sign ordinance, Seconded by Member Irvine. Motion carried, 3-0 Member Sallan spoke to landscaping at Don's Burger at Portal Drive. Staff will check. With regard to Karpet King sign, Ms. Kramer answered Member Sallan that letters had been sent by the City Attorney. The background was to be painted out to match the building. They have changed the building to match background of sign; it is now red. They have been notified they must come to H -Control for approval. IIC-142 Page 11. blic aring osed gart's ange of py 1C-142 I MINUTES OF THE JULY 10, 1975 H -CONTROL MEETING ,Page 12 Ms. Kramer then reported on City Council actions. On the Downey Savings and Loan, two driveways were approved and designed so that it will be able to tie in with joint tenants. They will be coming back for landscaping approval. Ms. Kramer said she would bring plans to the next meeting. The temporary board for exhibiting plans was discussed again. Vacation schedules of the committee members were discussed. ADJOURNMENT At 9:15 p.m. Member Sallan moved to adjourn to the next regular meeting of July 24, 1975 at 7:00 p.m. Seconded by Member Irvine. Motion carried, 3-0 APPROVED: /s/ R.D. Koenitzer, Jr. Chairman ATTEST: /s/ Wm. E. Ryder City Clerk