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HomeMy WebLinkAboutASAC Minutes 09-18-1975CITY OF CUPERTINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino Telephone: 252-4505 HC -14 7 Page 1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE APPROVAL COMMITTEE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 18, 1975 IN THE LIBRARY CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA SALUTE TO THE FLAG The meeting was opened at 7:03 p.m. by Chairman Koenitzer with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Members present: Dressler, Sallan, Chairman Koenitzer Members absent: Grubb and Irvine Staff present: Assistant Planner Toby Kramer INFORMAL REVIEW OF PLANNED DEVELOPMENT USE PERMIT APPLICATION: None UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of September 4, 1975 not available POSTPONEMENTS: None WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Application HC -51,181.1 Since the applicant was not present, Member Sallan moved to continue HC -51,181.1 to end of agenda. Seconded by Member Dressler. Motion carried, 3-0 HC -147 Page 2 MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 18, 1975 Ti -CONTROL MEETING HC -51,002.44 2. Application HC -51,002.14 - Arnold and Sandra France request - Arnold and ing approval of site, architecture, landscaping and grading Sandra for a triplex unit located on Lot B, Alpine Drive France Staff report: The Assistant Planner explained the proposed applica- tion, describing the site and buildings. The only difficulty with this proposal is its steep slope. Ms. Kramer referred to exhibited cross -sections of the property. Site: Mr. and Mrs. Arnold France, 22462 Salem Avenue, #1, Cupertino, to answer questions. Member Dressler questioned the drainage. Ms. Kramer said this would be reviewed closely by the Engineering Depart- ment. Architecture: Samples of the wood to be used were displayed. Mrs. France answered Member Dressler the only ungabled end was on the owner unit and was intended to give this unit a separate appearance. Landscaping: Member Sallan asked about staff recommendation that there be plant screening along the eastern boundary to provide privacy from adjacent triplexes. She suggested the silver dollar gum tree on 20 ft. center. Chairman Koenitzer suggested adding a tree or two in planter on north- west corner. He said it could be another dwarf white pine. The question of a common curb cut was discussed. Chairman Koenitzer opened the meeting for public comment. There were none. Public Hear Member Sallan moved to close Public Hearings. Seconded by Member Dressler. ing closed Motion carried, 3--0 HC -51,002. Member Sallan moved to recommend approval of Application HC -51,002.14 14 Ito the City Council with the standard H -Control conditions and. Exhibits Approved w/ A, B, C and D with the additional conditions on the landscaping: conditions (1) A row of Eucalyptus trees be planted along the easterly boundary of the property approximately 20 ft. on center. Trees to be 15 gallon size. (2) An additional Dwarf White Pine be planted in western planter of front of property. The tree to be 15 gallon size. Seconded by Member Dressler. Motion carried, 3-0 The applicant was notified this would be heard by the City Council at its October 6, 1975 meeting. MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 18, 1975 (1) Application HC -51,181.1 requesting review of lan located at the southeast Road. H -CONTROL MEETING HC -147 Page 3 - Santa Clara Valley Water District HC -51,181.1 dscaping for the percolation pond Santa Clara corner of McClellan Road and Bubb Valley Wate District Staff report: The Assistant Planner reviewed the situation, noting the committee may make recommendations to the District rather than requiring certain conditions of approval. She reviewed previous recommendations of this committee for the percolation pond. Ms. Kramer pointed out the District is not designing the pond to encourage park users. Their intent is to treat the pond on a purely aesthetic basis with accomodations for the public in the form of a 5 ft. path and a 4 ft. fence around the pond. Assistant Planner Kramer reviewed the landscaping proposed by the District, noting it was exemplary in terms of showing what a typical percolation pond', could look like when placed in an urban setting. One concern of the Sheriff is the visibility of the pond from Bubb Road. They felt the mounding should be adjusted so that a police car driving down Bubb Road would have visual access at periodic intervals into the pond area. The architect agreed with this recommendation and it is planned to adjust the mounds to accommodate this request. With regard to lighting, the Engineering Department is recommending that a 20 ft. fixture used in the other parks of the City be utilized to adequately illuminate active areas to provide some safety measures for those people who may be in the pond area in the evening. Mr. Stephen Renfro, Landscape Architect, Santa Clara Valley Water District, 5750 Almaden Expwy., San Jose, explained how the pond would be filled and maintained. Potential problems were discussed. Chairman Koenitzer wondered if the 4 ft fence would be high enough to keep the younger children out. The 4 ft. fenc will keep younger children out yet permit adults to get over it if there is an emergency in the pond. Teenagers will probably climb any pleasingly' aesthetic fence of whatever height. Mr. Renfro said this had been under consideration for. years. He told of several incidents that had happened at other percolation ponds. Mr. Renfro answered Member Dressler this pond would be filled most of the time since it was being filled from the pipes rather than the river. Mr. Renfro answered Member Sallan there is not very much data available on the height of fences. Courts look on 42 in. high fences and safety protection as adequate protection. HC -147 MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 18, 1975 H -CONTROL MEETING Page 4 Chairman Koenitzer raised the question of a fence around the Shell Station. Mr. Renfro said this would be Shell's problem. Mr. Renfro said barricades and mounds would discourage motorcycles. The lighting was discussed. Mr. Renfro said he was proposing conduit b.e installed paralleling fence, so a later solution could be worked out between the Engineering Department of the City and the Water District to provide the necessary lighting without causing a distrac- tion to the residents south of the pond. It was explained the curb cuts were for emergency vehicles. Mr. Renfro said he was suggesting a small apron along the curb. Stocking the pond with ducks and fish was discussed. Public Hear Member Sallan moved to close the Public Hearing. Seconded by ing closed Member Dressler. Motion carried, 3-0 HC -51,181.1 Member Sallan moved to make a recommendation to the City Council on approved Application HC -51,181.1, that this committee has reviewed plans as .presented by the Santa Clara Valley Water District, and finds them to be (1) aesthetically compatible, (2) that the mound is to be installed in accordance with the Water District and Sheriff's Department recommendation so there will be visual access at periodic intervals into the pond area and (3) use of lighting on the site is to be resolved at a later time with the staff and District working together for an optimum solution. Seconded by Member Dressler. Motion carried, 3-0 The applicant was notified this would be heard by the City Council at its October 6, 1975 meeting. STAFF REPORT: Ms. Kramer reported on meeting of Sign Committee. She noted they would be discussing the final draft of ordinance at their next meeting. This would be reviewed by the City Attorney before being sent out. There was no resolution on real estate signs. NEW BUSINESS: Chairman Koenitzer asked staff to check on Kiwanis sign for Flea Market to make sure it was removed. Ms. Kramer reported lights for the shopping center had been installed. MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 18, 1.975 11 -CONTROL MEETING It was reported the median on Bandley had been eliminated. ADJOURNMENT At 8:05 p.m. Member Sallan moved to adjourn the meeting to the regular melting of October 9, 1975 at 7:00 p.m. Seconded by Member Dressler. Motion carried, 3-0 APPROVED: /s/ R.D. Roe;aitzer_, Jr. Chairman ATTEST: /s/ Wm. E. Ryder City Clerk HC -147 Page 5