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HomeMy WebLinkAboutASAC Minutes - 04-27-1987APPI C) E.1' SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE APPROVAL COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO FOR APRIL 27, 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 7:00 PM by Chairwoman Nobel who led the pledge of allegiance. ROLL CALL: Present Members: Miller, Nobel, and Interim Chairman Chapman Absent Members: Jackson, Chairwoman Mann Staff Present: Randy Tsuda, Planner I. CONSENT CALENDAR Item 1) APPLICATION ASAC 51,706.1 -- TANDEM COMPUTERS• Requesting approval of a 2nd story deck canopy at an existing office/industrial building located at 19333 Vallco Parkway. APPROVED PER ASAC RESOLUTION 1271 Item 6) APPLICATION ASAC 51,709.1 -- TANDEM CON�UTERS• Requesting approval of exterior modifications to two existing office/industrial buildings located on the west side of Tantau Avenue, north of Highway 280 at 10435 and 10500 North Tantau Avenue. APPROVED PER ASAC RESOITJTION 1274 DECISION: THE CONSENT CALENDAR WAS APPROVED PER THE FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED WITHIN THE RESOLUTIONS LISTED ABOVE. INFORMAL REVIEW OF USE PERMIT Item 2) APPLICATION 13 U-87 -- EDWIN & CAROL FEDERSPIEL: Requesting approval of removal of two existing residences and to construct 7 new units in two phases; phase 1: Remove 1 existing and construct 5 new units. Phase 2: Remove remaining existing units and construct 2 new units. Property is located at 10330 & 10344 Scenic Boulevard. PRESENTATION: Rodger Griffin, Architect DISCUSSION: Mr. Griffin described the project and presented a color rendering. He stated that he had worked with the neighboring property owners in developing this plan. ASAC MINUTES -- REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 27, 1987 PAGE -2- Staff stated that they were concerned with the location of the homes over the slope area. Mr. Griffin stated that he used wider plan with little depth in order to minimize the amount of cantilever over the slope. Member Nobel felt that the visibility of the structures was not critical because they do not overlook other homes. The consensus of the Committee was that the easterly -most home should be moved to the west to place it on the flatter portion of the site. - Item 3) APPLICATION 14-U-87 -- CALI LAND ASSOCIATES: Requesting informal review of a use permit to construct a 5200 square foot commercial/office addition to an existing commercial building, to demolish an existing 6000 square foot co meercial center, to construct a new 25,000 square foot cccmiercial/office building, and to construct associated parking and landscaping modifications. PRESENTATION: Joseph Bellomo, Designer Bob Jenks, Architect Gary Schmidt, Partner DISCUSSION: Messrs. Bellomo and Schmidt summarized the project for the Committee. Mr. Schmidt stated that the project was difficult because there are many property owners involved. Member Miller questioned the applicant on the Building II fascade. He felt that it may be too flat. Mr. Bellomo pointed out that the atrium provided much contrast in the fascade. In response to Interim Chairman Chapman's question, Mr. Bello answered that the roof overhang on the north side was six inches. Interim Chairman Chapman believed that more overhang is necessary. The consensus of the Committee was that every other wall element on the north side of Building II should step out to provide more variation in wall plane. The Committee also felt that the applicant should look for a more appropriate location for the trash enclosure. Item 4) APPLICATION ASAC 51,705.1 -- MALCOLM WHITE: Requesting informal approval of an addition to an existing residence. Property located at 10426 Avenida Lane. ASAC MINUTES -- REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 27, 1987 PAGE -3- A. ►YY4l , i n PRESENTATION: Malcolm White, Applicant DISCUSSION: Gerhard Schneider of 10425 Alicia Court stated that he adjoined the property and was concerned with loss of privacy caused by the proposed addition. Further, the addition would block his view of the hillside. Messrs. Schneider and White discussed the project at length. DECISION: BY CONSENSUS THE COMMITTEE APPROVED APPLICATION ASAC 51,705.1 PER EXHIBITS A, B, AND B-1. THE C I IITI'EE DIRECTED THE APPLICANT TO REACH AN ACCEPTABLE SOLUTION WITH MR. SCHNEIDER. IF THE FINAL DESIGN IS SIMILAR TO THE APPROVED DESIGN, STAFF MAY APPROVE THE PROJECT. IF A MUTUALLY AGREEABLE SOLUTION CANNOT BE REACHED, THE APPLICATION SHALL BE RESUBMITTED TO THE (XTMUTIEE FOR RESOLU'T'ION. W904W- C K1/MAZ Item 5) APPLICATION ASAC 51 701.1 -- FORTUNES CONTINENTAL CUISINE: Requesting approval of a ground sign for an existing restaurant on the south side of Stevens Creek Boulevard, approximately 275 feet east of Blaney Avenue. 19930 Stevens Creek Boulevard. PRESENTATION: Richard Yee, Applicant DISCUSSION: The consensus of the Ccrrnnittee was that the base of the sign should be reduced in width to achieve proportion with the sign face. Mr. Yee stated that he had no problem with the alteration. DECISION: BY UNANIMOUS VOTE, THE C'ITEE APPROVED APPLICATION ASAC 51,701.1 PER THE FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED WITHIN RESOLUTION 1273. Item 7) APPLICATION 20 U-85 -- BAS HOMES INC Requesting approval of a modified color scheme for a office building under construction at the southwest corner of Pasadena Avenue and Stevens Creek Boulevard. PRESENTATION: Steve Stern, BAS Homes, Inc. DISCUSSION: ASAC MINT -TES -- REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 27, 1987 PAGE -4- Mr. Stern displayed slides of the building. Member Nobel stated that her main concern was with the green sides of the building. Linda Randolphi of 10322 Noel Avenue felt that the colors and size of the building make it look like a factory. She believed that the red, blue, and green clashed and were inconsistent with the westerly building. Ann Anger of 10125 Empire Avenue agreed that the green was the biggest problem. She felt that the green was like a poison and was inconsistent with the Monta Vista concept. Mr. Stern agreed to repaint the green to a gray that matches the trim. The awnings will match the color of the roofing material. DECISION: BY UNANIMOUS VOTE THE C *'IIITTEE APPROVED APPLICATION 20-U-85 PER THE FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED WITHIN RESOLUTION 1275. NEW BUSINESS Item 8) APPLICATION ASAC 51,708.1 -- CAL -TRANS SOUND WALLS: Requesting selection and approval of sound wall design for the Highway 280 widening within the City of Cupertino Staff presented the alternative wall designs. By consensus, the Committee selected Cal -Than sound wall #1097-23. The Committee also strongly encouraged Cal -Trans to plant landscape materials along the walls which will mitigate the visual impacts. sit Having concluded its business, the Architectural and Site Approval Committee adjourned at 9:00 PM to May 11, 1987 at 7:00 PM in Conference Room 160 - 170 of Temporary City Hall at 10430 S. De Anza Boulevard. ATTEST: Is/ Dorothy Cornelius City Clerk min04-27(rd4) Is/ Ronald Chapman Ronald Chapman, Interim Chairman Architectural & Site Apprvl. Comm.