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HomeMy WebLinkAboutASAC Minutes 04-22-1976CITY 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 APRIL 22, 1976 IN THE COUNCIL CHAIMBERS, CITY HALL, 1 CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA SALUTE TO THE FLAG The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by temporary Chairperson Sallan with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Members present: Blaine, Bond, Claudy, Irvine, Chairperson Sallan Members absent: None Staff present: Assistant Planner Piasecki Senior Planning Technician Caughey INFORMAL REVIEW OF PLANNED DEVELOPMENT USE PERMIT APPLICATION: 1. 6-U-76 3.A.S. Homes (Miner Property) : Construction of 39 single-family homes located easterly and adjacent to North De Anza Boulevard approximately 625 ft. northerly of the intersection of Stevens Creek Boulevard and North De Anza Boulevard. Concerns expressed: Visual impact of the fence along De Anza Boulevard. It should be variable along the westerly property line to minimize the "Walled" effect. Limitation of the sidewalk to one side of the street.} Limited amount of parking available. Developer was asked to coordinate landscaping on southerly property line with the existing church to insure that the public view going north on De Anza Boulevard is not one of a stark looking fence line. Existing plant growth in this area should be preserved. Two-story structures should not be constructed backing onto Saratoga -Sunnyvale Road primarily for aesthetic reasons. Safety of pedestrians along the street without sidewalks should be reviewed by the Public Works staff. HC -16 3 Page 1 6-U-76 HC -16 3 Page 2 Minutes of 4/1/76 and 4/8/76 approved as presented HC -51,299.3 con `d to 5/6/76 HC -51,075 .4, Vallco Village Shopping Center MINUTES OF THE APRIL 22, 1976 H -CONTROL MEETING UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of April 1, 1976 and April 8, 1976. There being no corrections, it was MSC to approve the Minutes of April 1, 1976 and April 8, 1976 as presented. Motion carried, 5-0 POSTPONEMENTS : Item 6 was postponed to the meting of May 6, 1976 as requested by the applicant. Item 2 was continued to the meeting of May 6, 1976 to allow the applicant time to present required materials. WRITTEN CON fUNICATIONS: None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None Chairperson Sallan announced that no item would be initiated after 11:30 p.m. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 2. Application HC -51,299.3 - Cal Coast Sign Company (Stevens Creek Center) Continued to meeting of May 6, 1976 3. Application HC -51,075.44 - Vallco Village Shopping Center requesting approval of site, architecture, landscaping, grading and lighting for a banking facility, racquet ball facility and landscape area for future tennis courts, located immediately south of Vallco Village Shopping Center on Wolfe Road. Continued from H -Control meeting of April 8, 1976. Staff report: The Assistant Planner described the proposal and explained the major concerns of the staff. These concerns include the amount of landscaping provided around the drive up window area on the existing First National Bank facility, the landscaping along Linnet Way and within the parking area on the north side of the racquet ball courts MINUTES OF THE APRIL 22, 1976 H -CONTROL MEETING building, the material type of move -on building, and the proper mainten- ance of the undeveloped area designated for the tennis courts. The applicant requested the committee to condition the application to allow an option to continue the fence line southerly down Linnet Way to the existing curb cut. After considerable discussion, the meeting was opened to the public for comments. There were none. It was MSC to close Public Hearings. It was moved and seconded to recommend approval of Application HC -51,075.44 to the City Council with standard H -Control conditions and the following special conditions: (1) That the tennis court area be planted with grass or ground cover material and be properly maintained until such time as the tennis courts are constructed-. (2) That the lighting intensity and coverage shall be subject to review by the City after installation to ensure that it does not encroach upon the residential area to the west. (3) That the signing and tennis courts are not a part of this application. (4) That the roof material on Building B shall utilize the cedar shake shingle similar to the remaining buildings in the center. (5) That any sprinkler pipes located in the roof shall be painted a color to match the roof. (6) That the applicant shall have the option to extend the fence line along the westerly property line to the existing curb cut. (7) That the choice of color for the band around the building shall be left up to staff and the applicant (preferably a rust colored tone) and shall be subject to review by the ASAC upon completion and if objectionable be repainted with an approved color. Motion carried, 5-0 Chairperson Sallan announced this application would now be heard by the City Council at its May 3, 1976 meeting. HC -16 3 Page 3 Public Hear- ings closed HC -51,075.4 - approved w/ conditions HC -16 3 Page 4 HC -51,381.1 Home Federal Savings & Loan MINUTES OF THE APRIL 22, 1976 H -CONTROL MEETING 4. Application HC -51,381.1 - Home Federal Savings and Loan Association of San Diego requesting approval of site, architecture, landscaping, grading, lighting and signing for a savings and loan facility Located at the southeast quadrant of Stevens Creek Boulevard and Miller Avenue. Staff report: Assistant Planner Piasecki reviewedthe proposed applica- tion, citing the major concerns over the architectural compatability and the location of the drive -up window facility. After a brief discussion, the ASAC members agreed the building was acceptable as proposed. (The minutes prior to this point were not covered by tape.) With regard to the lamp standards, it was suggested a more classic lamp post be used. Mr. Stark said that type of lamp would require more fixtures and the spill over is more of a problem because it diffuses out on all sides, but they would be willing to use it with the understanding that more fixtures would be needed. Mr. Fincher described several types of fixtures, explaining how they would or would not be compatable with the building. He said the carriage type lamp was consistent with the building and similar to the entry fixtures used on each side of the store. The spill over could be contained to the edge of the property so it would not spill over onto Richwood. These fixtures would be 12 ft. high of laminated wood. Signing: Mr. Stark said the blue chip being exhibited was not a true color. He said it would appear black at night. The lettering would be white. He said the proposed sign ordinance had been used in planning the size and location of the sign. The sign is 50 sq. ft. per side. Mr. Stark said a wall sign would be inappropriate. Because they are working with unknowns, they cannot submit a complete sign program. Assistant Planner Piasecki clarified the frontage would permit one more ground sign on Stevens Creek Boulevard and perhaps one more on Richwood. It was ascertained the frontage is just over 400 ft. With regard to the aesthetics of the proposed sign, Member Blaine did not find it to be compatible with the building. Mr. Fincher said this sign has developed into the basic standard sign for frontages. Member Blaine reiterated she would like to see something more in keeping with this type of architecture. MINUTES OF THE APRIL 22, 1976 H -CONTROL MEETING The committee members agreed that the sign was inacceptable in its present form. Chairperson Sallan asked the applicant to design something more compatible with the building architecture. She answered the applicant that the color would contrast strongly with the building. The applicant was asked to bring in several renderings showing how the redesigned sign would appear in conjunction with the building. The meeting was opened to the public for comments. There were none. Member Irvine moved to close the Public Hearing. Seconded by Member Blaine. Motion carried, 5-0 Chairperson Sallan summarized discussion. Architecture: No major changes. Landscaping: Liquid Ambar on easterly boundary should be changed to an evergreen type tree consistent with those on Stevens Creek Boulevard. Add one additional tree on easterly boundary. Lighting: Modification would be as submitted in Exhibit E-1. Signing: Continued Grading: Satisfactory Member Irvine moved to approve Application HC -51,381.1, Home Federal Savings and Loan Association of San Diego, with the standard H -Control conditions and the following additional conditions: (1) That the three Liquid Ambar trees on the easterly boundary be changed to four evergreen trees. (2) That the lighting be modified as shown on Exhibit E-1 and to be reviewed by staff. (3) Sign portion of application to be continued. (4) Change 1 gal. plants along Miller Avenue frontage to 5 gal. plants . Seconded by Member Blaine. AYES: Members Blaine, Bond, Claudy, Irvine, Chairperson Sallan NOES: None HC -163 Page 5 Public Hear- ings closed HC -51,381.l approved w/ conditions Motion carried, 5-0 HC -16 3 Page 6 HC -51,088. 121 Di amon d Signs, Inc. (Syntex) MINUTES OF THE APRIL 22, 1976 H -CONTROL MEETING 5. Application HC -51,088.121 - Diamond Signs, Inc. (Syntex Corporation) requesting exception of Section 6.04 of the Sign Ordinance to allow two ground signs on existing industrial lots with less than the required frontage. Said property is located in the West Valley Industrial Park on the easterly side of Bubb Road approximately 2-0 ft. southerly of Stevens Creek Boulevard. Staff report: Senior Technician Caughey passed exhibit around to the committee members and described proposed signs. There are three lots - 1 on west side of the street and two on the east side. The application is requesting three ground signs, one on each parcel, with the intent of identifying each building by number. Slides were shown of the area. One concern was that the proposal did not take the main sign into account and it had not been approved by this committee. Mr. Caughey pointed out both lots combined are still too small in frontage for ground signs being requested. Since both buildings use one driveway, it was suggested one sign could be used to identify the two buildings. The proposed signs are red, white and blue while other signs in the area are of earth tones. Mr. Doug Kersey, Diamond Signs, questioned the pictures with regard to size of signs. He said Syntex wanted to have two signs for the buildings on the east side. Most of the parcels in this area have ground signs. It is an industrial area with approximately 20 parcels and all but maybe 9 have ground signs. It would be unfair not to allow smaller parcels to have ground signs. They feel it is important to be able to distinquish betweens buildings 1, 2 and 3. Chairperson Sallan referred to three conditions that would apply for exception. Mr. Kersey said the safety of the neighborhood would apply to moving traffic; the other would be the right of the property owner or tenant to enjoy equal rights. He felt B, C and partially A applied. Chairperson Sallan read the ordinance as it applied to exceptions. Member Blaine did not feel an exception needed to be made since there could be one ground sign at the common driveway. She also suggested putting a number on each building. MINUTES OF THE APRIL 22, 1976 H -CONTROL MEETING Member Bond agreed if sign could be placed close to the driveway it could be functional. However, for aesthetic reasons, it would have to be placed over quite a distance and so he would grant the exception. Member Irvine said through exceptions in the past, a sign program had been created with a sign for each lot. The existing signs and lots were discussed. It was ascertained there are no building signs in the area and it would be inconsistent with the rest of the development. HC -16 3 Page 7 Chairperson Sallan said her feelings were that the lots were signifi- cantly under the required footage. They could well design a sign that could serve the two buildings and exist within the current ordinance so she would not be inclined to grant the exception as requested. Mr. Piasecki clarified they would be granting two exceptions. A straw vote was taken. Member Irvine said he would grant two exceptions because basically the entire area has free standing signs. Member Claudy said he would grant both exceptions. He would like to hear from Syntex instead of the sign representative. After reconsidering, he said he would grant one exception. Member Bond said he would rather abstain from voting unless his vote was needed. He did not feel it was necessary to have three signs but he would lean towards granting two signs. Member Blaine indicated her preference for one ground sign for buildings 2 and 3. Chairperson Sallan agreed. Member Bond then said he would cast his vote for two signs. Chairperson Sallan then made the announcement it was past 11:30 and no new item would be initiated. The aesthetics of the proposed sign was then discussed. Member Irvine said if there was to be only one sign, the sign would have to be redesigned. Member Blaine said she would like to see something more in keeping with the existing signs. Member Bond referred to the richness of the Microma sign. Member Claudy agreed the sign should be toned down. Member Irvine and Chairperson Sallan agreed it. should blend with the building. Chairperson Sallan pointed out anything put on the white background would be highly visible. HC -163 Page 8 HC -51,088 121 continued MINUTES OF THE APRIL 22, 1976 H -CONTROL MEETING Mr. Kersey said while the red, white and blue might be offensive to the committee members it was not offensive to Syntex. Assistant Planner Piasecki clarified to the applicant he had a choice of asking for a decision and then would have the right of appeal, or he could accept a continuance. The applicant said he was willing to take a continuance. Mr. Caughey asked the applicant to demonstrate how the aluminum side mounted sign saying "Syntex Analytical Instruments" will relate to the sign program. Member Blaine moved to continue Application HC -51,088.121. Seconded by Member Claudy. Motion carried, 5-0 NEW BUSINESS Chairperson Sallan announced there would be election of new officers at the next meeting. Member Claudy noted Wednesday was day set for meeting in the By -Laws and asked to have Lhe meeting changed back. After discussion it was agreed there would be impact on other meetings. Member Irvine referred to trailer on the Horse Ranch. Note was taken to discuss this further at a later date. Mr. Piasecki reported on several signs in the City. The temporary A*AAA sign had been removed; the Baptist Church sign was in the county; Philadelphia Steak House had been notified to remove their sign and City Attorney would be taking action on Cicero's. Member Irvine referred to trees that were removed at Steak and Ale site, noting this facility would not be going in Mr. Piasecki said the tree ordinance was not ready for the meeting tonight. Chairperson Sallan ascertained the ordinance was totally staff developed. Mr. Piasecki reported a rough draft of the Historical Preservation Ordinance was being prepared. Chairperson Sallan said she felt the committee should have input to the Tree Ordinance. MINUTES OF THE APRIL 22, 1976 H -CONTROL MEETING Senior Technician Caughey offered to supply any graphic material that was needed by the new members. Chairperson Sallan asked to have a packet of new materials prepared for each committee member. ADJ 0 URNN T At 12:30 a.m. Member Claudy moved to adjourn to the next regularly scheduled meeting of May 6, 1976 at 7:00 p.m. Seconded by Member Blaine. Motion carried, 5-0 APPROVED: /s/ C. Nancy Sallan Chairperson ATTEST: /s/ Wm. E. Ryder City Clerk HC -16 3 Pace 9