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HomeMy WebLinkAboutASAC Minutes - 02-23-1987SUUMMARY MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE APPROVAL CON ITTEE OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO FOR FEBRUARY 23, 1987. MEETING HELD IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM 160 - 170 AT TEMPORARY CITY HALL AT 10430 S. DE ANZA BLVD., CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA. The meeting was called to order at 7:10 PM by Chairwoman Mann who led the pledge of allegiance. ROLL CALL: Present Members: Jackson, Miller, Chairwoman Mann Absent Members: Chapman, Nobel Staff Present: Randy Tsuda, Planner I. Steve Piasecki, Assistant Director of Planning ITEM 5) APPLICATION 7-U-87 -- WILLIAM AVERY Requesting approval of a use permit to construct a 5 -unit single-family dwelling planned development. Project is located on the west side of McClellan Road, approximately 200 feet north of Club House Drive and 200 feet south of Mira Vista Road. The application was continued until the meeting of March 9, 1987. ITEM 9) DISCUSSION REGARDING PUBLIC WORKS STREET S The discussion was continued until the meeting of March 9, 1987 CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 1) APPLICATION ASAC 51,695.1 - HUNTER PROPERTIES (O'MALLEY'S FLORIST): Requesting approval of an amendment to two existing sign programs for a shopping center at the southwest corner of McClellan Road and De Anza Boulevard at 10525 and 10527 S. De Anza Boulevard. ITEM 2) APPLICATION 34-U-85 - BEIM & JAMES PROPERTIES III: Requesting informal approval of a final landscape plan for a previously approved office building to be located on the west side of De Anza Boulevard approximately 130 feet north of Valley Green Drive. 10725 N. De Anza Boulevard. DECISION: NINUIES OF THE ARCHITECIURAL & SITE APPROVAL (X4MIITIEE REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 23, 1987 PAGE -2- ITEM 7) APPLICATION ASAC 51,694.1 -- SEVEN SPRINGS RANCH (GREGORY GROUP INC.) Requesting informal approval of site, architectural, and landscape plans for the first phase of a previously approved planned development located at the southeast corner of Rainbow Drive and Upland Way. PRESENTATION: Jim Jackson, Attorney Aram Bassenian, Architect Rob Sawyer, Landscape Architect Mike Sheehy, Civil Engineer Gregory Erickson, Gregory Group DISCUSSION: Member Jackson announced that she would abstain from discussion of this item. Mr. Jackson presented a brief summary of the project's history and introduced the project representatives. Mr. Bassenian presented the three floor plans that will be used for the first phase of the project. He explained that each model will have multiple exterior treatments. Mr. Sawyer explained the landscape concept for the frontage landscaping. He stated that many of the existing trees are in poor health and that an arborist has said that they would die within 8 years. Other trees could not be saved due to grading or drainage requirements. However, he felt that the proposed landscape palette would offset the effects of removing some of the existing trees. Mr. Piasecki clarified that the Ccumnittee would be reviewing architectural and landscaping aspects of the project. The project density, pedestrian access, vehicular access, and overall design layout had previously been approved by the City. He explained that a small island at the Rainbow Drive/Bubb Road intersection had been previously approved but was not shown on the exhibits. The modification would have to be approved by the City Council. The applicant explained that the island had to be removed due to vehicular turning radius requirements. In response to a question from Member Miller, Mr. Bassenian presented the project color palette. Mr. Bassenian stated that 13 different color combinations would be used along with the various elevation to create the appearance of custom built homes. MINUTES OF THE ARCHITECTURAL & SITE APPROVAL TF E REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 23, 1987 PAGE -3- ITEM 7 -- (CONTINUED) Donald Sanuta, 1249 Weymouth Dr., commented that the applicants had not proposed any landscaping along the north side of Rainbow Drive where- the roadway realignment would add land to the front yard of existing homes. His understanding was that the applicants were to plant these areas. Mr. Piasecki stated that it was an issue that would be resolved at the Council level. Thelma Epstein, 7975 Rainbow Drive, asked if the elevation of the lots on the south side of Rainbow Drive will be much higher than those on the north side. Mr. Sheehy stated that the elevation at curb will be about the same. The lots would slope up from the front to the rear to allow for adequate drainage. In response to a question from Ms. Epstein, Mr. Sheehy stated that an adequate number of catch basins will been provided along Rainbow Drive to handle runoff. Member Miller stated that landscaping on the north side of Rainbow Drive was a critical issue that must be addressed by the City and the developers. The consensus of the Committee was the north side landscaping on Rainbow Drive should be integrated with the south side landscaping and the cost of the landscaping should not be borne by the north side homeowners. INFORMAL REVIEW OF USE PERMIT APPLICATIONS ITEM 3) APPLICATION 1-U-87 - KEY CHEVROLET: 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, addition to an existing business office, new auto display areas, and associated site modifications. PRESENTATION: Ken Abler, Architect DISCUSSION: In response to a question from Member Jackson, Mr. Abler explained that the applicants were proposing to remove a portion of the existing sidewalk to increase the amount of frontage landscaping. Mr. Tsuda stated that the Committee had directed the applicant to return with details on the plant materials proposed along the Stevens Creek Boulevard frontage. He stated that the materials were all common, hardy species. The Co mnittee expressed concern over the depth of frontage landscaping along the used car lot. The Committee believed that the depth of the landscape planter was insufficient and that a more substantial planter should be required. The Committee directed staff to forward the Committee's comments from this meeting and the meeting of February 9, 1987 to the Planning Commission. MINUTES OF THE ARCHITECTURAL & SITE APPROVAL COMtvTt 'EE REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 23, 1987 PAGE -4- ITEM 4) APPLICATION 9-U-87 -- YAMAOKA DEVELOP= (PORTAL PLAZA) Requesting approval of a use permit to construct a 15,000 sq. ft. addition to an existing shopping center, exterior modification to the existing buildings, parking and landscape modifications to the site. The- center is located on the northeast corner of Stevens Creek Boulevard and Portal Avenue. PRESENTATION: Larry Yamaoka, Applicant Dennis Kcbza, Architect DISCUSSION: Mr. Tsuda su mnarized the site modifications proposed at the subject center. He stated that the applicant was adding a substantial amount of landscaping on site, including frontage landscaping which complies with the Stevens Creek Boulevard Conceptual Plan. The Committee requested that the final landscaping plan be returned to the Committee for approval prior to issuance of building permits. Member Jackson was pleased with the proposed color palette. She felt that the modifications would be a significant upgrade of the center. ITEM 6) APPLICATION 32-U-86 - HUGH JACKSON Requesting informal approval of site, landscaping, and window treatment for an existing office building located on the east side of Bubb Road approximately 120 feet north of Elm Court. 10650 Bubb Road. PRESENTATION: Hugh Jackson, Applicant DISCUSSION: Mr. Jackson described the proposed improvements. Mr. Tsuda stated that staff had no concerns with the project. The Committee had no concerns and approved the application. NEW BUSINESS ITEM 8) DISCUSSION REGARDING PROPOSED MONTA VISTA POST OFFICE Chairwoman Mann briefed the Committee on the Post Office Committee meeting held on February 19, 1987. Member Jackson was concerned with vehicular ingress and egress to the customer parking lot because there is only a single driveway. Member Jackson would prefer separate driveways for ingress and egress. She felt that the circulation as proposed was not a substantial improvement over the existing situation. MINUTES OF THE ARCHITECTURAL & SITE APPROVAL O0MKITIEE REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 23, 1987 PAGE -5- ITEM 8 -- (CONTINUED) If separate driveways are not feasible, Chairwoman Mann suggested that well-defined in and out lanes be provided at the driveway. • ... • • ute►t YY " ITEM 10) APPROVAL OF MINNUIES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 9, 1987 DECISION: Having concluded its business, the Architectural and Site Approval Committee adjourned at 9:25 PM to March 9, 1987 at 7:00 PM in Conference Room 160 - 170 of Temporary City Hall at 10430 S. De Anza Boulevard. ATTEST: /s/ Dorothy Cornelius City Clerk /s/ Betty Mann Betty Mann, Chairwoman Architectural & Site Apprvl. Comm.