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HomeMy WebLinkAboutASAC Minutes 08-07-1975CITY 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 AUGUST 7, 1975 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA SALUTE TO THE FLAG The meeting was called to order at 7:15 p.m. by Chairman Koenitzer with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Members present: Dressler, Grubb, Irvine, Sallan and Chairman Koenitzer Members absent: None Staff present: Assistant Planner Toby Kramer INFORMAL REVIEW OF PLANNED DEVELOPMENT USE PERMIT APPLICATION 7-U-75 McDonald's Corporation: Construction of sit-down/take-out restaurant facility located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Homestead Road and Stelling Road. Concerns were: ..Compatability of colors and lines with existing bowling alley ..Color of roof should match existing roof ..Lighted beams ..Member Sallan would like the wall materials to be the same also ...Member Sallan wished noted that the materials used should match the walls of existing bowling alley. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of July 24, 1975 It was moved by Member Dressler, seconded by Member Irvine, to approve the Minutes of July 24, 1975 as submitted. Motion carried, 3-0-2 Abstained: Sallan and Koenitzer HC -144 Page 1 Minutes of 7/24/75 approved as submitted HC -144 Page 2 HC -51,058.8 Shoe Fair MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 7, 1975 H -CONTROL MEETING POSTPONEMENTS - None WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None Chairman Koenitzer made the announcement that no item would be initiated after 11:30 p.m. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Application HC -51,058.8 - Kjartan 0. Armann (Shoe Fair) requesting approval of site, architecture and landscaping for an existing commercial building located at 10171 South Saratoga -Sunnyvale Road. Staff report: Assistant Planner Kramer described the site, referring to exhibit on the board. She described the modifications being proposed to the building and to the landscaping and paving of parking areas. She noted the minimum stall size would be 9-1/2 ft. Ms. Kramer said there are no curbs or gutters or sidewalks along the side yard. The Engineering Department will determine whether these are required at this time. Although the applicant is not proposing any additional signs at this time, the existing ground sign advertises Town and Country Shopping Center and Western Markets. Western Markets has been replaced by Shoe Fair so staff has suggested a new sign be designed which is more appropriate to the commercial facility that exists. Mr. K. 0. Armann, 208 Belmont, Los Gatos, said they were taking three small shops and forming one or two larger shop areas. Chairman Koenitzer asked about sidewalks on Scofield Drive. The Assistant Planner explained the situation and said a determination would be made by the Engineering Department as to whether or not the curbs and gutters would be needed. Member Sallan said the long wall on side is bare and unattractive. She suggested a small planter could be placed along the building to allow ivy or some other plant to grow up the wall. It was noted the parking as planned was more efficient solution than the angled parking. MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 7, 1975 H -CONTROL MEETING Member Sallan said she would like the planters along the front of the building to be continued along remodeled portion. Member Dressler ascertained the trash enclosure would be accessible by pick-up vehicles. Chairman Koenitzer said there should be a "No Left Turn" at center exit onto DeAnza Boulevard. HC -144 Page 3 Member Sallan ascertained the applicant would be willing to paint the remaining portions of the building to match the slumpstone. Architecture Member Dressler suggested closing front curb cut. Ms. Kramer said the 'Landscaping Traffic Engineer had not commented on this. It was noted there is access from both Sunrise Drive and Scofield. Drive. Mr. Jim Finch, manager of the property, said the traffic flow would be cut drastically when the new planting went in. A lot of people did use the front curb cut. Member Sallan asked if the site could function just as well without the front curb cut. Ms. Kramer explained comments that had been made by the Engineering Department. Member Sallan suggested the Engineer- ing Department review the site. With regard to the ground sign, Mr..Finch said he did not know first j Signing hand but he imagined they would like to utilize sign for new tenant. It was pointed out that according to Section 11.2 of the Sign Ordinance. structures which no longer advertise the subject matter shall be remove . Member Sallan felt the ordinance should be enforced. Ms. Kramer said the building permit could be conditioned that sign be up -graded or taken down. In answer to Member Sallan, Mr. Armann said he would rather plant trees in wells along the south wall than a continuous planter since they would have to be hand watered. Member Sallan ascertained the varigated tobira in the 11 ft. planter area would be staggered. Mr. Finch said he was pessimistic about what the owner's reaction would be to removing the front curb cut. He hoped there would not be a delay as they wanted to open by the middle or end of October. It was ascertained the plants would be of 5 -gallon size. IIC-144 MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 7, 1975 H -CONTROL MEETING Page 4 The hearing was then opened for public comments. There were none. -� Public Hear- Member Dressler moved to close Public Hearings, seconded by Member ings closed Sallan. Motion carried, 5-0 HC -51,058.8 Member Dressler moved to recommend approval of Application HC -51,058.8 approved w/ to the City Council subject to the standard conditions, Exhibits A, B conditions and C and with the following conditions: (1) Refer to the staff to check front curb cut and advising City Council on practicality of closing and continuing landscaping in front of project. (2) That the applicant provide three planters along south wall of project and plant a foliage that will grow up side of building; subject to the approval and review of the City staff. (3) Plants in front planter be arranged or staggered in such a way that full and continuous coverage in front of building is accomplished. (4) Applicant agree to repaint remainder of building in a color to match Shoe Fair portion of building. (5) To continue planters in front of building under overhang to match existing landscaping in front of Shoe Fair portion. (6) To give the applicant 90 days in which to either upgrade or remove the existing street sign on the project. Seconded by Member Sallan. AYES: Members Dressler, Grubb, Irvine, Sallan and Chairman Koenitzer NOES: None Motion carried, 5-0 The applicant was notified of approval and that application would be heard by the City Council at its August 18, 1975 meeting. Minute Member Dressler moved that in reference to Application HC -51,058.8, Order the City consider repaving Sunrise Drive and alleyway behind project. Seconded by Member Grubb. Motion carried, 5-0 MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 7, 1975 H -CONTROL MEETING HC -144 Page 5 2. Application HC -51,148.1 - Lucky Stores, Inc. (Gemco) requesting HC -51,148.1 approval of a modification of site, architecture, landscaping Lucky Stores, and signing to the existing Gemco Store located at the northeast Inc. (Gemco) corner of Stevens Creek Boulevard and Saich Way. Referred back to H -Control from City Council meeting of June 3, 1975. Staff report: The Assistant Planner reviewed background of the appli- cation. Ms. Kramer referred to exhibit on board showing present proposal. The truck dock is still part of the application. Ms'. Kramer described the proposed modifications to the building and sign. The readerboard has been removed from the ground sign. Since the ground sign is non -conforming due to its 35 ft. height, the staff suggested that the applicant either modify the sign entirely to bring it into conformance with the ordinance or return in July 1976, to bring the sign into conformance. The applicant has agreed the retu: in July, 1975. It was noted the existing plants should be better maintained. Chairman Koenitzer questioned the 16 ft. planter, 11 ft. of which Site would be on Gemco property and 5 ft. from existing sidewalk. He said he remembered other applications along this block which had been required to have the 10 ft. sidewalks. Ms. Kramer said the Engineer- ing Department was allowing 5 ft. sidewalk to get 16 ft. of landscaping since no parking spaces could be eliminated. Mr. J. R. Justus, 1701 Marina Blvd., San Leandro, said their parking was at minimum. A brief discussion was held. Mr. Justus pointed out the canopy would not be painted white, it would Architecture be a white plastic canopy. Member Dressler suggested the gas station should be upgraded. Mr. Justus said he would pass this suggestion on. He pointed out that the gas station has been painted and the small signs removed. Mr. Justus said the building was painted last year and there were no plans to do anything except modify the canopy and remove lights from the building front. Chairman Koenitzer asked what the applicant's position would be if the Signing building sign and ground sign would be over what would be allowed by the new ordinance. Mr. Justus said the ground sign would go. The wall sign will be 5 ft. x 37½ ft. of red plexiglass illuminated letters. Member Sallan suggested a deeper red that would transmit less light. She referred to Mercury Savings sign. Color chips were studied and #2039 agreed upon by the members and the applicant. HC -144 MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 7, 1975 H -CONTROL MEETING Page 6 Landscaping Mr. Justus agreed with Member Sallan's suggestion of adding tree on southeast side of entrance. Mr. Jack Vallette, 37357 Niles Blvd., Fremont, pointed out there was a 2 ft. mounding along the front landscaping area. With reference to the 5 ft. sidewalk, Mr. Vallette said function would have to be weighed against aesthetics. Member Sallan ascertained there would be a curb completely around the planter to discourage run off. The hearing was then opened for public comments. There were none. Public Hear Member Dressler moved, seconded by Member Sallan, to close Public Hear- ing closed ings. Motion carried, 5-0 HC -51,148.1 Member Sallan moved to recommend approval of Application HC -51,148.1, approved w/ Lucky Stores, Inc., to City Council with the standard conditions and conditions Exhibits A 1st Revision, B 1st Revision and C 1st Revision, and the following additional conditions:_ (1) That the existing landscaped areas on the Gemco site be properly maintained in order to be consistent with the new landscaped areas proposed. (2) That the applicant has approval for the proposed sign on. the building and that the choice of color is to be #2039 red, with the City having the right of review after installation for lighting intensity. (3) That the applicant sign an agreement to the effect that they will modify the existing ground sign in July of 1976 to make it conform to the new Sign Ordinance in effect in January 1976. (4) That the existing landscaping bed on the southeast portion of building be planted with a tree type similar to that in the,' southwest planter. Seconded by Member Grubb. AYES: Members Dressler, Grubb, Irvine, Sallan, Chairman Koenitzer NOES: None Motion carried, 5-0 Chairman Koenitzer announced the application had been approved and would be heard by the City Council at its August 18, 1975 meeting. MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 7, 1975 H -CONTROL MEETING A recess was taken at 9:05 p.m. with the meeting reconvening at 9:20 p. HC -144 Page 7 3. Application HC -51,289.2 - John H. Rossiter (Auto Parts Palace) HC -51,289.2 requesting approval of a sign plan for an existing commercial John H. building located at the southeast corner of Saratoga -Sunnyvale Rossiter Road and Stevens Creek Boulevard. (Auto Parts) Staff report: The Assistant Planner located the building and described the sign request. Staff is suggesting the sign be scaled down to be "in proportion to the building frontage. She referred to colored 'render- ings exhibited on the board. Member Sallan asked if the applicant was aware of the Sign Ordinance being studied; Ms. Kramer said Mr. Piasecki had given the applicant the rationale for making the sign smaller. Mr. John H. Rossiter said the logos would be illuminated. A small unilluminated logo is now over back entrance. He answered Member Dressler these are ready made signs and this is the smallest logo available. Mr. Rossiter said the letters could be scaled down to 18" x 8½". Member Grubb ascertained the applicant would prefer to have the two logos, one on each end of sign, as it balanced the sign. Member Sallan said she could see no necessity for having two logos on the sign. Mr. Rossiter said he was hurting because his competitors had larger signs. Member Grubb said since the letters were being reduced, he did not find the two logos offensive. Member Dressler agreed. Chairman Koenitzer •ascertained the company name "Auto Parts" would be of black letters. The hearing was then opened for comments from the audience. There were none. Member Dressler moved to close Public Hearings. Seconded by Member Public Hear - Irvine. ings closed Motion carried, 5-0 HC -144 Page 8 HC -51,289.2 approved wl conditions MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 7, 1975 H -CONTROL MEETING Member Dressler moved to recommend approval of Application HC -51,289.2 to the City Council, subject to the standard conditions and Exhibits F and F-1 and the following conditions: (1) That the sign be installed as presented tonight in Exhibits F and F-1 and that size be limited to two logos on store front to 3' x 3' (9 sq. ft.) each, having a total of 18 ft. and that the sign size be limited to 27 sq. ft. using black letters. (2) Staff have perogative of reviewing light intensity after installation. (3) This motion is limited to approval of sign as agreed upon by the applicant which states "Auto Parts". Seconded by Member Irvine. AYES: Members Dressler, Grubb, Irvine, Chairman Koenitzer NOES: Member Sallan Motion carried, 4-1 The applicant was notified the application would now be heard by the City Council at its August 18, 1975 meeting. Cal Coast 4. Cal Coast Sign Company requesting approval of a temporary sign Sign Companfr permit for an identification sign for a mini storage facility AAA Mini located in the southwest quadrant of Saratoga -Sunnyvale Road and Storage t Freeway Route 28O. Staff report: Assistant Planner Kramer gave background of site. She referred to Resolution No. 424 condition that "the signing program for the mini storage facility be coordinated with the other developments within the Planned Development and until that time temporary signing be permitted subject to approval". Proposed placement of temporary sign was indicated on site plan exhibited on board. Colored rendering of proposed sign was also exhibited. Mr. Vernon Pitroff, Cal Coast Sign Company, said it was very important for them to have immediate advertising until this place was filled. After they are filled they will only need identification. In answer to Member Grubb, Mr. Pitroff described traffic pattern from Highway 9. Member Dressler suggested incorporating a directional arrow on sign. MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 7, 1975 H -CONTROL MEETING Chairman Koenitzer suggested making the letters smaller to give better proportion. Mr. Pitroff agreed to reduce the size of the letters and place an arrow under them. 12" letters were suggested. It was noted the "Coming Soon" portion of sign would be removed as soon as the business office opens. Member Sallan ascertained the tackground was white. She suggested a wood color. Mr. Pitroff said the letters wouldn't stand out against a dark background. Member Sallan suggested taking the sign down as soon as the spaces were filled. This was discussed. She suggested instead of a year, the permit should be for 6 months and applicant could ask for extension at the end of that time if it was necessary. The hearing was opened for comments from the audience. `There were none Member Sallan moved, seconded by Member Dressler, to close Public Hearings . Motion carried, 5-0 Member Dressler moved to approve temporary sign permit for a AAA Mini Storage as presented tonight on Exhibit 1, subject to standard conditions and special conditions: (1) This permit is for a six (6) month period and should an exten- sion be required beyond the six months, an application can be be made for an extension. (2) Sign letters be reduced to a height not to exceed 12 inches. (3) That the applicant consider adding a directional arrow to direct customer onto business site and to the facility. (4) Added portion of sign stating "Coming Soon" be removed when the rental office is open. Seconded by Member Irvine. Motion carried, 5-0 Chairman Koenitzer announced the temporary permit had been approved. HC -144 Page 9 Public Hear- ing closed AAA Mini Storage temporary sig approved HC -144 Page 10 HC -51,339 .1 & T, Inc. Terranomics MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 7, 1975 H -CONTROL MEETING 5. Application HC -51,339 - M & T, Inc. (Terranomics) requesting approval of a lighting plan and modification of landscaping for the Coco's Restaurant facility located on the east side of Saratoga -Sunnyvale Road South of Silverado Avenue. Staff report: Assistant Planner Kramer noted the light standards had not been reviewed by the committee but because of a mix-up at the build- ing plan check level and because of the timing of the Coco's opening, the lights were installed on a temporary basis. Pictures and brochures of the standards were distributed. The lighting plan proposed by the applicant is for six 30 ft. light standards in the front portion of the parking lot. The lighting for the rear parking area adjacent to the single-family homes will be a wall mounted fixture for minimal security purposes for employee parking. The applicant has substantially upgraded the landscaping of their portion of the site plan. They were unaware the committee needed to approve the modification and have already installed the plants. Staff has suggested an Olive tree for the front planter to tie in with the Olive trees on the remaining frontage of the property. It was noted the sign as installed was the permanent one. Ms. Kramer answered Member Dressler there are other pole light in the standard, City that are 30 ft. tall or higher. Member Sallan questioned why the concrete base of light pole wasn't sunk and landscaping planted around it. It was suggested maybe because cars would hit the aluminum poles and damage them.- Ms. Kramer said this would be checked out. Member Sallan suggested putting plants around the concrete blocks. Mr. Larry Knight, Aptos, said the reason for the concrete blocks was to protect the poles from cars. He would be willing to add plants around the blocks. He suggested using ivy. Chairman Koenitzer said he was concerned about the 30 ft. poles. Mr. Knight said the bulbs are completely enclosed. The shutters are dark. If the poles were lowered, they would need more standards. Member Sallan ascertained they were 30 ft. from ground to the top of the light. Member Dressler said he was opposed to 30 ft. lights but he did not want to ask them to take them out. Ms. Kramer advised the applicant had signed an agreement that they would be willing to modify the lights if necessary. MINUTES OF TILE AUGUST 7, 1.975 H-CONTLOL ME T1 NC Member Sallan pointed out this could be precedent setting since it is the first in the parcel. Ms. Kramer suggested the same fixture of a lower height could be used. The intensity of the lights was discussed. Member. Irvine suggested continuing this portion of the application and making an on --site inspection of the lights. Chairman Koenitzer asked staff to check what was acceptable levels for parking lot lighting. Mr. Knight said their engineer would draw up plans to show light field. The hearing was then opened for public comments. There were none. Member Sallan moved on HC -51,339 that landscaping as installed be approved and to continue lighting portion of installation pending further data and inspection by this committee and on -site evaluation. Seconded by Member Grubb. Motion carried, 5-0 6. Application HC -51,283.4 - Stoneson Development Corporation requesting approval of a temporary sign permit for entrance signs to The Oaks Theater i.n The Oaks Shopping Center located at the northwest corner of Mary Avenue and Stevens Creek Boule- vard.. Staff report. Assistant Planner Kramer said the applicant was asking for directional signs to direct people into shopping center to the theatre. A -frame signs used for this purpose had been displayed. Pictures of these signs were distributed to the committee members. The signs are 4' x 4'. There are no plans for permanent signs in the future. Ms. Kramer located placement of signs. Member Sallan did not think a sign was necessary at Sandpiper Pestaurantl but agreed there should be one at entrance close to freeway. I! Mr. H. N. Huihan, representing Westside Valley Theatres, explained the necessity for the entrance sign. People cannot find the entrance to the theatre. Since the center has not developed as expected, their business has suffered and they need this assistance in helping people find the theatre. He thought the sign was probably 2' x 3' or 2' x 4' rather than 4' x 4'. HC -144 Page 11. HC -51, 339 Lands capir approved; Lighting continued 83. Stoneson Developmea;: Corporat .w -.1.44 ge 12 Public Hear- ing closed :{C-51, 283.4 ,Lapreved et/ end itions MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 7, 1975 1 --CONTROL MEETING Member Dressler ascertained there was enough illumination from the street lights for the sign to be read. Member Sallan said the logical place for the sign would be at the theatre entrance. If that didn't do the job, then perhaps the other sign could be erected. The hearing was then opened for public comments. There were none. Member Dressler moved to close the Public Hearings. Member Irvine seconded the motion. Motion carried, 5-0 ember Dressler moved to approve one temporary sign to be covered by permit for the Oaks Theatre; permit to include option to illuminate sign if applicant feels he needs sign lighting. Applicant to be given option of sign placement. The sign to be as presented tonight and that the sign size be limited not to exceed 2' x 3' and not to stand higher than 4' off the ground. Seconded by Member Sallan. 4otion. carried, 5-0 Member Sallan moved to amend the motion that the duration of the temporary sign was to be one year. Seconded by :.Member Dressler. Amendment carried, 5-0 Chairman Koenitzer notified the applicant approval had been gi=ven for one sign. NEW BUSINESS: Member Sallan reported that easterly fence on Mercury Savings site was to have had ivy growing on it; the trees will not create green effect. Staff is to check. Member Sallan reported she was upset about Portal Plaza as it looked terrible. Ms. Kramer said they had been in contact and writ ten to them but had had no response. Member Sallan suggested some mechanism for having things done within a set time period. In this regard, Member Sallan. referred to Don's Burger; the planters approved have not been put in. Staff to check. MINUTES OF TILE AUGUST 7, 1.975 H -CONTROL 1 7EETING ADJOURNMENT At 11:00 p.m. Member Dressler moved the meeting be adjourned to the next regular meeting on August 21, 1975 at 7:00 p.m. Seconded by Member Irvine. APPROVE]): /s/ I.]). Roen:i tzer, Jr. .ai EST: Is!__. E. Ryder City Clerk __ Motion carried, 5-0 IIC--144 Para 13