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Home My WebLink AboutASAC Minutes - 02-09-1987E.� UMNAR T MINUTES OF ( HE REGULAR MEETING OF HE ARCHITECTURAL AND S I FE APPROVAL COMM I T TEE OF THE C C I T Y OF ►CUPERT I NO FOR FEBRUARY 9 1987. MEETING HELD IN THE EMP'LOYEE'S LOUNGE AT TEMPORARY CITY HALL AT 10430 S. DE ANZA BLVD. , ►CUF'ERTINO, 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, Nobel, Chairwoman Mann Absent. Members: Miller (Member Miller arrived at J, : O Staff Present: Randy Tsuda, Planner I. NEW AGENDA ITEMS: Chairwoman Mann asked staff to place the following items on the next agenda: 1. Discussion regarding Public Works improvements 2. Information an the proposed Manta Vista Post Office ► ONSEEMnIT CALENDAR ITEM 3) Requesting an exception to two project announcement ban located on the south side approximately 650 feet east Stevens Creek Boulevard. DECISION: �_E�'FC]1ytE THE�US _DE �JELOPI�##E4V.{" _L='C3�,,� the Sign Ordinance to allow iers at an apartment building of Stevens Creek Boulevard of De An: a Boulevard. 20350 BY UNANIMOUS VOTE, THE CONSENT CALENDAR WAS APPROVED ACCORDING TO THE FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED WITHIN RESOLUTION 1259. INFORMAL REVIEW OF USE PERMIT APPLICATION ITEM 1) APPLICATION 1-U-87 _ KEY CHEVROLET: "1 Requesting approval of use permit to modify and expand an existing car dealership by constructing a 3 -story 77,000 sq. ft. automobile storage garage, 7,000 sq. ft. addition to an existing business office, new auto display areas, and associated site modifications. N ASH(_: MINUTES ._..__. REGULAR MEE F I NG OF F'FESOUAR i 9 , i 987 PAGE -2- I f EM 1 --- (CONTINUED) PRESENTATION: Ken Abler, Architect DISCUSSION: In response to the staff report noting minimal customer parking, Mr. Abler stated that customer parking was not a problem at the dealership currently, therefore the proposed 9 spaces would be sufficient. He noted that 60 employee spaces had been provided along the northerly property line. Mr. Abler stated that landscaping along the Stevens Creek frontage has been increased with this application. Although the setback from curb in certain areas does not fulfill the 1c foot requirement of the Conceptual Zoning Plan, he felt that the proposed amount was sufficient. Mr. Abler reported that the applicant was willing to remove a portion of the 10 foot sidewalk and replace it with landscaping, if necessary. He also said that the applicant was willing to increase the width of the pedestrian walkways as discussed in the staff report. In regards to signage, Member Nobel believed that the issue was not the number, but rather the height of the existing pole signs. She believed that the applicants should be required to lower the height. Member Chapman explained that he could not recommend approval of the application unless the existing signs would be reduced in height and redesigned. Member Miller and Chairwoman Mann concurred with Members Nobel and Miller. Member Chapman reported that a portion of the northerly block wall was broken. Mr. Abler agreed to repair the wall. In response to Member Chapman, Mr. Abler informed the Committee that the applicant was not planning to increase the amount of barbed wire fencing on top of the northerly wall. Member Chapman also believed that a customer parking shortage exists at the dealership since signs are placed along Stevens Creek Boulevard during the weekends directing customers to park along the side and back of the showroom. Member Jackson requested a photometric study be submitted to staff prior to issuance of building permits. Mr. Abler- said that there is no problem with the request. MI MU .__- REGULAR NEE TINL OF FEBRU-Rr 9, 198. F't LjE ITEM I -- (CONTINUED) Member Nobel felt that the Committee was spending an inordinate amount of time an the application. She felt that many of the issues should have been resolved by staff prior to the meeting. Member Miller felt that 3 feet of landscaping depth along portions of the used car lot was not sufficient. He had no objections to the proposed truck display area along Stellinq Road. In response to an inquiry by Member Miller, Mr. Abler displayed the proposed colors and materials. Member Chapman encouraged the applicant to increase the amount of landscaping along Stevens Creek Boulevard. He believed that proposed stone wall and tile pavers was an attractive solution. He questioned Mr. Abler about the proposed landscape materials. Member Chapman agreed with staff's comment that the materials should be dense enough to discourage pedestrians from walking through the planter areas. Member Jackson believed that the the mass of the parking garage was a dramatic departure from the character of the surrounding neighborhood. Mr. Abler stated that the height of the structure would only be 23'-b". Member Jackson stated the issue was not the height but the mass of the structure. Members Miller and Chapman did not perceive the mass of the garage as a problem since it was setback far from the street. (Member Nobel left the meeting at 8:40) By consensus, ASAC agreed that the concept of three Key Chevrolet signs was acceptable they are of a low monument -type design. The Committee agreed that customer parking was an important issue. The Committee directed the applicant to return at the February 23, 1987 meeting with revised landscaping plans and photographs of the proposed landscaping materials. The Committee requested a conditions be placed on the use permit requiring the final material and color palette be approved by ASAC prior to issuance of building permits. ITEM 2) APPLICATION 38-U-85 --J BS..... VENTURE III: Requesting approval of a final landscape plan for a previously approved 6 -unit residential planned development. project. Project is located on the southwest side of Peninsular Avenue, approximately 60 feet east of Barranca Drive. F.,St C: MINUTES _.-.- REG►UL.AR MEETING OF FEBRUARY a _. 1987 PAGE --4..... ITEM 2-- (CONTINUED) DISCUSSION: Mr. Tsuda informed the Committee that the applicant was unable to attend the meeting. The Committee, by consensus, agreed that the crape myrtles should be replaced with a tree that has a larger canopy. Member Chapman encouraged the preservation of the oak trees an site. Mr. Tsuda stated that a tree protection plan was a condition of the use permit. l: 1 EM 4) Hf' 'tom I CA 1" I (J{�a_taS/1L _ a 1 yb9• � 1.__ JI fSl" FRESH RESTAURANT: Requesting approval of site and exterior modifications to an existing restaurant building at the northwest corner of Stevens Creek Boulevard and Mary Avenue at the Oaks Shopping Center. 21225 Stevens Creek Boulevard. PRESENTATION: Michael Raven, Architect DISCUSSION: Mr. Raven informed the Committee that the applicants would apply for a minor modification as discussed in the staff report. Member Jackson expressed a bias towards earth tones and felt that the awning colors should be changed. Member Chapman suggested that more complementary colors be utilized on the awnings. He also suggested that slumpstone be used •for the service area walls. He supported the patio improvements. Mr. Raven stated that one of the appealing aspect of the structure was the extensive use of wood. He felt that the wood walls for the service area was preferable. In response to a question from the Committee, Mr. Raven stated that the paving around oak tree in the patio area would be reduced to allow more oxygen to get to the tree roots. DECISION: BY UNANIMOUS VOTE, APPLICATION ASAC 51,693.1 WAS APPROVED ACCORDING TO THE FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED WITHIN RESOLUTION 1260. ASAC: MINUTES ---- REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 9, 198, F UE -5- OTHER.... BUSINESS Member Miller asked if staff would follow-up on the Committee's discussion on design review of single-family homes. Mr. Tsuda replied that staff would prepare a brief summary report for the meeting of March 9, 1987 the Committee asked to receive copies of the Planning Department code enforcement update chart. APPROVAL.MINUTES BY UNANIMOUS VOTE, THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 2b, 1987 WERE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED. DJOURN►`BEN °1 Having concluded its business, the Architectural and Site Approval Committee adjourned at 9:45 PM to February 23, 1987 at 7:00 PH in Conference Room 160 - 170 of Temporary City Hall at. 10430 S. De An a Boulevard. ATTEST: ./sf ..._Dorot hy_....C.oxneliu.s City Clerk min2987 (rd3) APPROVED WI: Betty Mann, Chairwoman Architectural & Site Apprvl. Comm. �i