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Home My WebLink AboutASAC Minutes - 01-12-1987A P'FTQ-OV �'D SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF T ARC iITECIURAL AND SITE APPROVAL C(*MNIITIEE OF THE CITY OF a3PERITJo FOR JANUARY 12, 1987. MEETING HELDINfl CONFERENCE ROOM OF CITY HALL, CUPE TINO, CALIFORNIA. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Chairwoman Nobel who led the pledge of allegiance. ROLL CALL: Present Members: Chapman, Jackson, Mann, Chairwoman Nobel Absent Members: Miller Staff Present: Randy Tsuda, Planner I. Mark Caughey, Associate Planner INFORMAL REVIEW OF USE PERMIT APPLICATION ITEM 1) APPLICATION 8-Z-86 - DAR -EN SHU: Requesting use permit to construct a 3 -unit condo-iium project utilizing 1 existing unit and 2 new units. Located on the east side of Blaney Avenue, approximately 250 feet north of Beekman Place. PRESE IATION: Dar -En Shu, Applicant Gin-Lu Shwe, Property Owner. DISCUSSION: Mr. Tsuda reviewed the application with the Co ittee. He identified three areas of concern: 1) Exterior Materials: The exterior material of the project is primarily stucco with little adornment. The material used on the surrounding projects is wood shingle to the north and east and horizontal lap-sirding to the south. Staff suggested that the applicants return to ASAC prior to building permits for approval of an exterior design which shows greater architectural interest. 2) Privacy: The east -facing second story windows may look out into the patio areas of the adjacent apartments. Staff suggested that the applicants submit a privacy study for ASAC approval prior to building permits which would include privacy impact mitigation measures. 3) Parking: Staff proposed that one guest parking space adjacent to unit 1 be eliminated to provide a turnaround space for motorists. The applicants did not feel the architectural enhancement was necessary since most of the structure will be hidden frarn view of the street. The applicants also stated that stucco was used since the existing unit had an stucco exterior. Mr. Shu stated that privacy impacts have been mitigated to same extent by the wingwalls which were incorporated into the project. ASAC MINUTES -- REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 12, 1987 PAGE -2- •• u as By consensus, the Committee agreed that the exterior material palette was acceptable as proposed. Member Mann commnented that all two story apartment carplexes have units which look into each other and did not feel that this application created any unusual privacy problems. The Cciranittee, as a whole, agreed that a privacy study should not be required. The Ccamnittee did feel that the one guest parking space should be eliminated. �i�l:cur, : �►i�a. ITE'I 2) APPLICATION ASAC 51,686.1 - HARNAN (CAL -NEON SIGNS) Requesting approval of a ground sign for an existing carui rcial enter located at the northeast corner of DeAnza Boulevard and Silverado Avenue. PRESENTATION: Craig Maynard, Cal -Neon Signs DISCUSSION: Mr. Tsuda reviewed the application for the Committee and identified the sign post material as the only concern. Staff proposed that the posts utilize brick instead of the white posts covers as proposed. The Committee, as a whole, agreed that the white posts were preferable since there was an abundant amount of brick on the site. Mr. Tsuda confirmed for Member Chapman that the site qualified for a ground sign. DECISION: BY UNANINBJUS VOTE, APPLICATION ASAC 51,686.1 WAS APPROVED ACCORDING TO TME FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED WIZ RESOLUTION 1254. ITEM 3) APPLICATION ASAC 51,687.1 - AIIAN BROWN (B.H. DOK): Requesting approval of site, landscaping, and architectural modifications for two existing buildings located on the west side of Bubb Road at 10201 and 10211 Bubb Road. PRESENTATION: Bill Bocook, Architect Allan Brown, Applicant DISCUSSION: Mr. Bocook reviewed the application for the Committee. Member Jackson was concerned with the use of compact parking spaces. She felt that an excessive amount of compact spaces could create parking and maneuvering difficulties for drivers of larger cars. Staff confirmed that the amount of compact spaces was within the parking ordinance limitation. ASAC MINUTES -- REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 12, 1987 PAGE -3- Member Mann asked the applicants if it would be possible to install some type of footpath along the Bubb Road frontage. Currently, no sidewalks exist along Bubb Road. Mr. Bocook explained that it would be difficult to install pedestrian paths along the road because the grade slopes steeply from the road to the building. Member Chapman agreed with Member Mann's concern. He explained that Monta Vista High School students walk to school on Bubb Road and are forced to walk in the street or walk behind the buildings; neither is a desirable situation. The Ccmanittee agreed that pedestrian improvements were out of the scope of this application. The Committee had no other concerns with the project. They believed that the exterior modifications would modernize the building's appearance significantly. iikHL ITEM 4) APPLICATION ASAC 51 688.1 - CUPERTINO JOE'S: Requesting approval of awnings at an existing restaurant on the west side of DeAnza Boulevard, approximately 600 feet north of McClellan Road. 10385 South DeAnza Boulevard. PRESENTATION: Spiro Vrionis, Applicant DISCUSSION: Mr. Vrionis presented his revised color scheme for the proposed awnings. He was now proposing tan awnings with maroon scallops. DECISION: BY UNANI! JS VOTE, APPLICATION ASAC 51,688.1 WAS APPROVED ACCORDING TO ME FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED wrmi1 RESOLUTION 1253. ITEM 5) APPLICATION ASAC 51,689.1 - CICEE S'S PIZZA Requesting approval of a storage area and alumtinuun roofing at an existing restaurant at the southwest corner of Stevens Creek Boulevard and Blaney Avenue. 20010 Stevens Creek Boulevard. PRESENTATION: Nunzio Cicero, Applicant ASAC MINUi'FS -- REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 12, 1987 PAGE -4- ITEM 5 -- (CONTINUED) DISCUSSION: Mr. Cicero stated that he did not agree with staff's recc�nne- tion. He felt the addition was minor and was not a problem. Mr. Cicero believed that painting the structure would make it compatible with the existing restaurant. Chairwoman Nobel did not believe that the addition was an upgrade from previously existing conditions. Member Chapman explained that the shed was not appropriate because it faces other businesses and created negative visual impacts. Further, Member Chapmn did not feel that merely painting the shed would mitigate the poor aesthetic quality of the shed. Member Chapman listed three ways to improve the project: 1) construct one integrated roof aver the rear structures, 2) construct a trash enclosure, and 3) contain all equipment such as racks, hoses, and mats within the chain -link enclosure. Chairwoman Nobel informed the applicant that the application would be forwarded to City Council for final review. DECISION: BY LNANIMOUS VOTE , APPLICATION ASAC 51,689.1 WAS DENIED ACCORDING TO '1} FINDINGS SPECIFIED WITHIN RESOWTION 1255. NEW BUSINESS 6) DISCUSSION OF AMIIS TO SIGN ORDINANCE DISCUSSION: Mr. Caughey presented the sign ordinance modifications. Me Committee had no concerns with topics contained within the report dated January 12, 1987. The Committee proceeded to discuss Topics 6 through 8 contained within the report dated October 23, 1986. Topic 6 — Self -Regulating Sign programs the Committee was supportive of the idea of self -regulation of tenant signs. Member Jackson questioned if shopping center managers are aware enough of sign regulation to implement them. Mr. Caughey replied that the manager or property owner will be required to sign a docimtient stating that he understands the regulations. Topic 7 -- Cash Deposits for Banners The CcIImnittee had no concerns. ASAC NINtJ `M -- REG(JIAR MEETING OF JANUARY 12, 1987 PAGE -5- Topic 8 -- Temporary Signs/promotional Events Chalrwranan Nobel was in favor of banning all temporary sign. She felt that temporary sign situation presently makes a mockery of the city's sign program process and sign ordinance. Member Jackson also expressed her frustration with the quantity of temporary signs. Member Mann suggested that the city allow one grand opening event per business and one temporary sign/special event year per business. The Committeeagreed per with Member Mann's approach. Similarly, the Committee agreed that the use of searchlights would be limited to once a year per business. The Committee unanimously agreed that the use of temporary signs must be strictly limited. WRITIEN/VERBAT C0M TNICATION• Staff included a letter from Enhansys regardir limitations on tenant panels on ground signs. In response to a question from Member Mann, Mr. Tsuda stated that the BAS Homes building at the corner of Pasadena Ave. and Stevens Creek Boulevard was not painted per the approved exhibits. Mr. Tsuda informed the Committee that staff had initiated a code enforcement action on the Sizzler Restaurant as the restaurant name appears on their awnings in violation of city approval. Mr. Tsuda reported that Barry Rahn, manager of the Sizzler, stated that he would not remove the name because the city is not enforcing any of their temporary sign laws. Mr. Rahn stated that the City would have to take him to court to get the awnings removed. BY unanimous vote, the Ccnmtittee approved the minutes of the regular meeting of December 8, 1986 as published. Having concluded its business, the Architectural and Site Approval Committee adjourned at 9:03 PM to January 26, 1987 at 7:00 PM in Conference Ran at 10430 S. DeAnza Blvd. at Temporary City Hall. ASAC MINUTES RDGUTAR MEETING OF JANUARY 12, 1987 PAGE -6- ATTEST: /s/ DorothyCornelius City Clerk min11287 (rdl) ....,� Irn /s/ Deborah Nobel Deborah Nobel, thai anan