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HomeMy WebLinkAboutASAC Minutes - 10-07-1976CITY OF CUPERTINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA HC -176 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino,California 95014 Page 1 Telephone: 252-4505 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE APPROVAL COMMITTEE HELD ON OCTOBER 7, 1976, IN THE LIBRARY CONFERENCE ROOM CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA SALUTE TO THE FLAG Chairperson Sallan called the meeting to order at 7:07 PM with the Salute to the Flag. ELECTION OF VICE —CHAIRPERSON Since it was anticipated that Member Irvine would be coming to th meeting later, Chairperson Sallan put this matter over to the end of the meeting. ROLL CALL Comm. present: Bond, Claudy, Irvine (9:40), Ripplinger, Chairperson Sallan Comm. absent: None Staff present: Senior Planning Technician Mark Caughey INFORMAL REVIEW OF PLANNED DEVELOPMENT USE PERMIT APPLICATIONS There were none on this date. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of Regular Meeting of September 23, 1976: Page 1, paragraph 3, second line. After the words "last meeting" add: "She extended congratulations to Mrs. Blaine on behalf of the Committee." Delete the word "and" at the end of the second line. Page 5, paragraph 4, second line. Add "After some discussion," just before "Mr. Appleberry". Page 6, paragraph 5, fourth line: Change "plan" to "play" HC -176 Page 2 9/23/76 Minutes approved MINUTES OF OCTOBER 7, 1976, H -CONTROL MEETING Page 7, third paragraph, second sentence should read: "He believes . whether or not this setback is less than the City Council wishes." Line 7 should read: ". . .worked in Member Bond's back yard, as it . . . . yard." Last line on the page should read: "This motion was dropped and the second was withdrawn." Page 8, first paragraph, line 7: Delete "or shrubs". Page 11, item 3 should read: "The Director . . . . .system has been removed from the list." Delete the entire paragraph following Item 5, which is just above ADJOURNMENT. Moved by Member Bond, seconded by Member Ripplinger, to approve the Minutes of September 23, 1976, as corrected. Motion carried. 4-0 POSTPONEMENT S The Senior Planning Technician stated the applicant for agenda item 5 (HC -51,043.1) was not ready for his public hearing. This item was postponed to the next regular meeting. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A. USA Petrolium sent to City Hall a site plan and elevations to be presented to this Committee. They would like to know whether or not this Committee would like to review their proposed changes to their plans or if the Committee feels the staff can handle it. The Senior Planning Technician pointed out that perhaps this should also go back to the Planning Commission for review. After dis- cussion, the Committee indicated they would like to review any new plans. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Chairperson Sallan announced that no new items would be initiated at this meeting after 11:00 AM, and the meeting would conclude at 12 midnight, if not earlier. MINUTES OF OCTOBER 7, 1976 H -CONTROL MEETING I HC -176 Page 3 PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Application HC 51,395.1 - May Investment Company (Stocklmeir Property) requesting approval of landscaping and lighting for a 28 single-family cluster residential development locates at the southeast corner of the intersection of Stevens Creek Blvd. and Scenic Blvd. Continued from H -Control meeting of September 8, 1976. The Senior Planning Technician showed colored slides of the pro- perty to familiarize everyone with the area. Chairperson Sallan said, rather than discuss the entire project again, the Committee should concentrate on the problem areas. Architect Rodger Griffin, 3238 McKinley., Santa Clara, in ref erenci to the notation in the October 4th staff report, stated that a pathway from Scenic Blvd. through the proposed Manzanita ground cover will be indicated on the revised landscaping plan. The staff felt a ground cover with more color interest than Hahns. Ivy might be substituted for Lots 15 through 24. The Senior Planning Technician stated the City Manager has indicated he would like to see some type of thorny material such as pyracantha planted along the property line adjacent to the Stocklmeir pro- perty to discourage trespassing. The Senior Planning Technician stated the staff would like to discuss fence material along the east property line. Mr. Griffin to the recommended rail -type fence as long as it is something substantial and will hold up while the plants are getting estab- lished. Mr. Griffin stated the putting green will only be on the west side of the common green, between Lots 6, and 7. Comm. Ripplinger asked whose responsibility it would be to maintain the pyracantha along Mr. St.ocklmeir's property line. Mr. Griffith said Mr. Stocklmeir, is going to continue farming, so he will not allow the pyracantha to spread onto his property. This will all be worked out amicably. Member Claudy said he does not see a rail fence as a barrier. Mr. Griffin said it will be more of a psychological barrier than a security -type fence. He would prefer to not cut off the view. The Senior Planning Technician introduced the booklet prepared by. the Santa Clara County Water District regarding native plants. HC -176 I MINUTES OF OCTOBER 7, 1976 H -CONTROL MEETING Page 4 Mr. Griffin said he would like the fronts of the homes to have more formal landscaping than the natural approach. There will be a lot of natural vegetation in the transition area near the creek. Mr. Griffin agreed with the staff's suggestion to stagger the street trees. And a pedestrian access from Scenic Blvd. will be provided. Member Claudy suggested some pedestrian circulation be provided above and along the flood 'plain as well as pyracantha. Mr. Griffin explained their plan for hydroseeing the area. The staff had a suggestion for access to the pool area from the cul-de-sac. Mr. Griffin pointed out on the plans how they have increased their plant- ing area around the recreation building. Lighting was discussed next. There will be post lighting around the recreation building as well as lamps along the top of the slumpstone wall. The pool will be 20' x 40', and the recreation building will be 60' x 80'. Mr. Griffin was asked to submit an inventory of the trees. Mr. Griffin was asked to replace the Hahns Ivy with Copper King Gazania. Mr. Griffin asked for, and received the Committee's permission to remove 2 of the 3 benches indicated in the plans for the green area. It was noted that Trilla Mogensen is the landscape architect for this project. Member Ripplinger said he was still concerned about maintenance of the pyracantha Mr.Griffin said it will be maintained by the Homeowners' Association. On Exhibit L 3A, the staff is concerned about the large, yellow area. They would like the addition of some trees. Member Claudy said he would like to see some trees scattered within the large, mustard -colored area. The Senior Planning Technician suggested a pedestrian access through this area for people who would like to enjoy the wild, flowers on their way to the pool. Chairperson Sallan suggested the landscape architect consider making some minor modifications in light of the discussion at this meeting, and to work it out with the staff. The Senior Planning Technician noted the Fire Marshal requires a fire break behind lots 25 through 28. MINUTES OF OCTOBER 7, 1976 H -CONTROL MEETING I HC -176 Page 5 Mr. Griffin said they would like to stay away from grapestake fence and would like to go with a combination of wood and slump stone along the'rear property line. The Committee agreed to this Mr. Griffin said the proposed light fixtures for the common area are redwood, like those currently being put in the project at Stelling and Stevens Creek Blvd. They will 'use.-round•globes with black metal base as general illumination and path lights. In no. case do the lights interfere with the residences. They will star with 75 watts, and will either raise or lower the wattage, de— pending upon requirement. There will be some street lighting along Scenic Drive, since this is a public street. Since there were no questions or. comments frem the audience, it was moveby Member Bond, seconded by Member Claudy, to close the public hearing. Motion carried-, 4-0 Moved by Member Bond, seconded 'y '"e -^b -r C'.laudy t^ approve application HC -51,395.1, subject to the 14 standard conditions with the following additions: Condition 15. The Grass area on Exhibit L 1A, the putting green will be on the westerly end only, and the developer is to provide access in this area from Scenic Blvd. Condition 16. A fence at the property line to the east of the development is to have a growth of a planting to be approved by the staff. Cbndition 17. The maintenance of the plantings along this fence to be maintained by the development. Condition 18. The street trees on the entire project are to be staggered in their setback from the street. Condition 19. The developer is to inventory all existing trees, identifying those that will remain and those that will be removed, and shall indicate the method to be used to protect the trees that are to be saved. Condition 20. The alternate for osteospermun, which is Gazania Copper King, shall be use. Condition 21. The Develop shall provide a minimim width fire break along units 25 - 28. Condition 22. There shall be one bench instead of three adjacent to lot 12. AYES: Members Bond, Claudy, Ripplinger, Chairperson Sallan NOES: None ABSENT: Member Irvine Motion carried, 4-0 The staff was asked to get, if possible, copies for the Committee of "The Landscaping Guide to Native and Natural Plants for Santa Clara County". Recess was called at 8:20 PM, with the meeting reconvening at 8:30 PM. HC -176 I MINUTES OF OCTOBER 7, 1976 H -CONTROL MEETING Page 6 2. Application HC -51,403.1 - Any Mountain, Ltd. (Eldon R. Hoffman) requesting approval of site, architecture, landscaping, grading, lighting and signing for a commercial building located at the southwest corner of the intersection of North De Anza Blvd. and Mariani Drive. Architect Cliff Peterson, 16298 Oleander, Los Gatos, said he was re- presenting the applicant. The Senior Planning Technician showed colored slides of the area under discussion, and related the slides to the proposed site plan for this property. The trees on the property were identified. He then reviewed the staff report. The 25' average buffer along the major street was the predominent problem to be resolved. The Planning Commission determined this requirement is a part of the zoning. Mr. Peterson then explained the changes to the site plan they have pr.oposed_to achieve this 25' average buffer. It was decided to put compact parking along the west property line and to eliminate those few parking spaces at the corner of De Anza Blvd. and Mariani Drive. Chairperson Sallan was concerned that the averaging approach will not provide the 25' landscaped buffer along Mariani Drive. Member Ripplinger noted that at one point, the plan only calls for a 9' width. The Senior Planning Technician read the guidelines. The Committee noted that the guidelines specifically call for a 25' width, and there was no mention of averaging. This presented the possibility of a design change of the building, which the Committee felt would be a real shame. Chairperson Sallan suggested this proposal could be sent to the Planning Commission with these concerns. If the Planning Commission wants to go with the averaging concept, or some other concept, then the guidelines should be modified to reflect this. This Committee was willing to go with the 15' setback along Mariani Drive,with 10 of the feet to be landscaped. If the Planning Commission wants to approve this and send it on to the City Council, the H -Control Committee indicated they would go along with this. The applicant said he would modify the landscape plan to put the maximum amount of landscaping along Mariani Drive. It was noted 10 bicycle parking spaces will have to be added. The Planning Commission added a condition whereby in the future, if parking becomes a problem, the Planning Commission will review the use permit. The transit turnout has been reviewed by the City Traffic Engineer, who found no problem with the proposal. MINUTES OF OCTOBER 7, 1976 H -CONTROL MEETING Member Claudy brought up the question of whether or not it would be in order for this Committee to review plans for all bus stops planned for within the City of Cupertino by the County Transit District. Chairperson Sallan would like this Committee to offer guidelines. Member Bond said he was very much in favor of Exhibit B and the proposed color chips, as far as the architecture is concerned. Member Irvine arrived at the meeting at this point. It was decided the site and landscaping decisions could not be made by this Committee at this meeting. The lighting proposal exhibit was reviewed and approved. There will be no lighting intrusion into neighboring property. Member Ripplinger was concerned that perhaps the parking lot was too dimly lit. It was decided the fixtures were acceptable, and -- the light coverage shall be reviewed by the staff. Signs were reviewed next. The architect said the sign will be externally lit. The color chips for the proposed sign were reviewed. Architect Petersen said the mystical colors orange, purple and blue mean a lot to Bud Hoffman. The white background is opaque plastic and the sign will be lit externally. The Committee indicated the white background of the sign should be toned down somewhat. The white of the sign will match the white of the building. Since there were no comments from the audience, it was moved by Member Claudy, seconded by Member Bond to close the public hearing. Motion carried, 5-0 Moved by Member Claudy, seconded by Member Bond to approve the bicycle parking, architecture, grading, lighting and signing portions of application HC -51,403.1, subject to the standard H -Control conditions with the following conditions added: Ten bicycle parking spaces shall be provided in the vicinity of the entrance to the store. The applicant will cooperate with the County Transit District as to the development of the bus shelter on De Anza Blvd. The lighting fixtures in the parking lot will be checked and approved by the staff as to coverage of the lighting. Site, parking, setbacks and landscaping shall be continued, pending findings of the Planning Commission relevant to these items. HC -17 6 Page 7 HC -176 Page 8 HC -51,299.4 change of copy approved MINUTES OF OCTOBER 7, 1976 H -CONTROL MEETING Chairperson Sallan said the De Anza Blvd. theme must still be addressed, also. AYES: Members Bond, Claudy, Irvine, Ripplinger, Chairperson Sallan NOES: None Motion carried, 5-0 3. Application HC -51,299.4 - California Good Earth, Inc., requesting approval of a sign program for a restaurant facility located on the north side of Stevens Creek Blvd., west of Saich Way. Continued from H -Control meeting of September 23, 1976. Mr. Murray Horton, 20813 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino, stated they have revised their application to be a change of copy of signs in their present locations. The reasons they are not now planning to move the signs to the southwest corner of the fascia are time and cost. The proposed color chips were placed on the lighted display board provided by the Senior Planning Technician. There was some discussion about whether or not the background should be brown or light tan. The Committee preferred #815 background and lettering with ivory surrounding the lettering. Mr. Horton was told he could go to the #815 brown or the darker brown. Chairperson Sallan asked for comments from the audience. There were none. Moved by Member Claudy, seconded by Member Irvine to close the public hearing. Motion carried, 5-0 Moved by Member Claudy, seconded by Member Irvine, to approve the change of copy request under application HC -51,299.4, subject to the H -Control standard conditions. The colors to be in accordance with "#F", with the except16n that the background shall be #815 and the words "Good Earth" brown portion shall be #815 or some darker brown color that transmits light. The final approval of a color other than #815 but in the same color tone shall be subject to the staff's approval. The approval is for change of copy of existing signs. Motion carried, 5-0 MINUTES OF OCTOBER 7, 1976 H -CONTROL MEETING 4. Application HC -51,391.1 - B.A.S. Homes, Inc. (McKay & Somps) requesting approval of architecture for 39 —unit, single—famil; subdivision, located easterly and adjacent to North De Anza Blvd. approximately 625 feet northerly of the intersection of Stevens Creek Blvd. and North De Anza Blvd. The Senior Planning Technician stated this project straddles Lazeneo Avenue, with 54 units on the north side and 49 units on the south side. Collins Junior High School is the adjacent property to the east. The staff is concerned with this project's interfacing with the Sobrato—Berg project to the north. Colors and fence capping materials should be reviewed at this meeting. Member Claudy is concerned that Resolution 647, Condition #9 requiring change in fence height must occur at lot lines may be difficult to achieve, since this fence is in panels. Mr. Ray Scholz explained this change in elevation factor is no problem to them. Color chips were presented by the applicant. Columns arc dark brown. There is no wood on this wall. It is very similar to the wall by the Memorial Park at Stelling and Stevens Creek Blvd. Mr. Scholz, 1378 Country Club Drive, Los Altos, said the colors are good latex paint and will not fade. Members Claudy, Irvine and Ripplinger said they liked the dark columns. Member Bond said he had no strong feelings about this. Chairperson Sallan said she would have preferred somewhat lighter brown columns. The applicant will return another time to discuss landscaping. Since there were no comments from the audience, it was moved by Member Claudy, seconded by Member Bond to close the public hear Motion carried, 5-0 Moved by Member Bond, seconded by Member Claudy to approve appli- cation HC -51,391.1, subject to the standard H -Control conditions with a change to Condition 9 of Resolution 647 deleting "shall occur only at lot lines and". The color of the vertical columns to be oxford brown and the slump stone facing De Anza Blvd. shall be sandpebble. The staff shall assume responsibility to coordi- nate design with Sobrato-Berg sound wall to insure a continuity of finish and texture treatment is maintained in lots 8 and 47 of this project. Motion carried, 5-0 HC -176 Page 9 HC -51,391.1 part ially approved HC -176 Page 10 Member Bond is now Vice -Ch. MINUTES OF OCTOBER 7, 1976 H -CONTROL MEETING Recess was called by Chairperson Sallan at 10:50 pm. The meeting reconvened at 10:55 pm. 5. Application HC -51,043.1 was continued earlier in the evening to the next regular meeting. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ELECTION OF VICE -CHAIRPERSON Member Claudy nominated Member Irvine for the Office of Vice -Chairperson. Member Irvine declined because he cannot at this time give the Office the attention needed. Member Ripplinger nominated Member Bond for the Office of Vice -Chairperson, with Member Claudy seconding the nomination. AYES: Members Claudy, NOES: None ABSTAINED: Member Bond MINUTE ORDER PROPOSED: Irvine, Ripplinger, Chairperson Sallan Motion carried, 4-0-1 In regard to the Any Mountain proposal, this Committee feels the need for direction in dealing with the conceptual landscape guidelines for that entire quadrant of the City, a determination of whether or not this is an absolute number of feet for setback or an average number. If it is an averaging approach, the guidelines need to be reworded, including a maximum encroachment and maximum distance for including the average. The bus turnout design needs to be established for the entire City. The 50' landscaping frontage policy needs to be established whether it should be grass or ground cover. This Committee would like to input this item. It was reported by Chairperson Sallan that at the previous Mayor's Luncheon Counc. Nellis asked this Committee to factor in the water con- servation and maintenance costs as to the 50' buffer along De Anza Blvd. Ground cover is less expensive and requires less water. Aesthetically, the Committee feels that grass would be better for this entrance into our City. This is one-half mile long. This Committee recognized the unique factors that exist here, but did not have the data regarding how much water would be required and how much will be available. Chairperson Sallan felt that data should be provided on lists but that aesthetics should be the primary value in selection of materials. MINUTES OF OCTOBER 7, 1976 H -CONTROL MEETING Member Irvine called attention to the roof rat problem that comes up when development occurs. When their nests are disturbed they will move into the ivy. Member Ripplinger said the dam at Pacheco Pass is scheduled for completion by 1980-81, so he is not worried about scarcity of water. Besides, grass is friendly. Member Irvine said he would also like to have the maintenance factor of ground cover considered, also. We would have snails, litter, trimming, weeds and frost to contend with. Member Ripplinger agreed to attend the next Planning Commission meeting. In regard to coordinating of the bus stops along De Anza Blvd., Chairperson Sallan would like to have the City contract an architect to design something compatible. She was saying the City should take on the responsibility of coordinating the bus turnout design. for the entire reach of De Anza Blvd. and possibly for the entire City, and the economics of this project. This should be in conjunction with the County Transit District. Chairperson Sallan reported on the Mayor's Luncheon held this date, which was Chaired by Vice -Mayor Frolich. There was a 40 - minute discussion on the Appleberry application. The Council is considering a rear yard setback minimum for one-story homes of 20 feet or 20% of the lot depth, whichever is greater. If it is a two-story home, you would have to add 10 feet for the second story. Mr. Appleberry would have to conform to about a 35' setback. Vice -Mayor Frolich commented that there is too much building mass for this size property and perhaps rezoning of this property is in order. A page of criteria has been developed for R3 Cluster. R1 two-story situations are not in the same con- figuration; e.g., no half -balconies. The Council is going to be thinking about some flexibility. Member Irvine said he was disappointed with the Appleberry pro- posal in that he still had living areas upstairs. He would be happier to see a townhouse situation on that property, with only bedrooms in the second story. Member Claudy called attention to the nonconformance of the Shoe Fair sign on De Anza Blvd. The craft store at the Ralph's shopping center has been out of business for some time now, but their sign still remains. HC -176 Page 11 HC -176 Page 12 MINUTES OF OCTOBER 7, 1976 H -CONTROL MEETING Member Bond recommended the City staff check the planting on the Dumas property, since there is the possibility of nonconformance. This would determine whether the applicant actually has an unsolvable landscaping problem. Chairperson Sallan would like data collected for a sign program study. Chairperson Sallan would like a staff report on grasscrete for the October 21st meeting if possible. NEW BUSINESS: None. INTER COMMISSION NOTES: None. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Member Bond, seconded by Member Irvine to adjourn this meeting at 11:30 PM to 7:00 PM, October 21, 1976. ATTEST: /s/ Wm. E. Ryder City Clerk Motion carried, 5--0 APPROVED: /s/ C. Nancy Sallan Chairwoman