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Home My WebLink AboutASAC Minutes - 07-13-1987f c\I_D SUMMARY MINUTES OF = REGULAR MEETING OF THEARC1iITECIURAL AND SITE APPROVAL (X MITTEE OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO FOR JULY 13, 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 7:03 PM by Chairwoman Mann who led the pledge of allegiance. ROLL CALL: Present Members: Jackson, Miller, Chairwoman Mann Absent Members: Nobel Staff Present: Randy Tsuda, Planner I. ITEM 1) APPLICATION 33-U-87 -- BEIHEL LUIHERAN CHURCH: Requesting informal review of a use permit application to construct approximately 11,000 sq. ft. of additions to existing church facilities located at the southwest corner of Finch Avenue and Sorenson Avenue. 10181 Finch Avenue. PRESENTATION: Bob Schwenke, Applicant DISCUSSION: Mr. Schwenke gave an overview of the improvements proposed under the application. In response to a question frcm. Member Jackson, Mr. Schwenke acknowledged that elevations for the Torvend Hall expansion had not been submitted because the expansion was a long term project and had not been designed yet. 2) APPLICATION 9-U-83 (AMENDED) -- SEVEN SPRINGS RANCH (GREGORY Requesting approval of final site, architectural, and landscaping plans for recreation facilities and single-family detached hcmes generally located on south of Rainbow Drive, east of Upland Way and west of the Southern Pacific Railroad right of way. PRESENTATION: James Jackson, Attorney Gregory Erickson, Applicant Member Jackson abstained frcan this item. ARCHITECIURAL AND SITE APPROVAL OCMIITTEE MINUTES PSMU IR M TING OF JULY 13, 1987 PAGE -2- Mr. Jackson and Mr. Erickson presented summaries of the proposal. Mr. Erickson displayed a revised site plan for the recreation area which included the three ponds near the project's main entrance. In response to a question from. Chairwoman Mann, Mr. Erickson stated that specific details of the ponds had not been worked out yet. Chairwoman Mann expressed concern about evaporation from the ponds, especially in light of the possible water shortage. Member Miller believed that the landscape plan lacked sufficient information about exact plant types and sizes. Staff suggested that a condition be added requiring that the final landscape drawings be informally approved by ASAC. The applicants agreed to the condition. Donald Senuta, 1229 Weymoth, explained that he was concerned that the existing house shown on the site plan might inadvertently be approved. He reminded the Ccutunittee that the use permit requires all existing structures be removed. Mr. Senuta also felt that the project had a lacks sufficient parking, particularly at the recreation building. Mr. Erickson explained that the recreation facilities are homeowner facilities and most users would walk or bicycle to the facilities on the extensive trail system; car use should be minimal. Chairwoman Mann believed that the number of parking spaces is insufficient, especially when the recreation building is used for wedding receptions and other special events. Member Miller noted that the soccer field at the corner of Torre Avenue and Pacifica Avenue attracted much traffic. He believed that this field might have a similar effect. RECOMMENDATION: ITEM 3) APPLICATION ASAC 51 719.1 -- CHEVRON U.S.A. Requesting approval of a new ground sign for an existing service station located at the northwest corner of S. Saratoga -Sunnyvale Road and Prospect Road. ITEM 4) APPLICATION ASAC 51, 721.1 -- CS EVRON U.S.A. Requesting approval to construct a new ground sign and retain an existing price sign for an existing service station located at the southwest corner of Stevens Creek Boulevard and De Anza Boulevard. (Items 3 & 4 were heard concurrently) PRESENTATION: Kandee Bahmani, Sign Representative DISCUSSION: Staff stated that the applicant had reduced the height of the proposed ground signs per ASAC 's direction. Staff still had concerns regardingthe arrangement of the sign panels on the brick base. Staff felt that the panels should be incorporated into a unified format. Chairman Mann noted that the copy size on the signs had not been reduced. Staff presented photographs demonstrating service station signs in Saratoga and Los Gatos which are consistent with the new Cupertino standards. Staff encouraged the Ccamnittee to uphold the ordinance provisions. Ms. Bahmani believed that 6 inch high price nimlerals would be very difficult to read at high speeds and may create traffic hazards. Members Miller and Jackson agreed with Ms. BaYmani. The Committee agreed that the sign looked disjointed. They directed the applicant to enclose the sign panels in brick. DECISION: BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THE H ERS PRESENT, THE TTEE APPROVED APPLICATIONS 51,719.1 AND 51,721.1 PER THE FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED IN RESOI=ONS 1291 AND 1292, RESPECTIVELY. ITEM 5) APPLICATION ASAC 51,722.1 -- SHELL OIL (ERICK KOLLERBOHM)• Requesting approval of a new ground sign for an existing gas station located at the southeast corner of Stevens Creek Boulevard. 19990 Stevens Creek Boulevard. DISCUSSION: Staff reported that the sign representative asked for a continuance of this item. DECISION: BY CX)NSENT, niE C 'ITEE CONTINUED APPLICATION ASAC 51,722.1 TO THE MEETING OF JULY 27, 1987. ITEM 6) APPLICATION ASAC 51,725.1 -- PHOTO DRIVE -UP (CAL -NEON): Requesting approval of a modified sign program for a co mnercial building within a Planned Development zone located at the northwest corner of S. Saratoga -Sunnyvale Road and Wildflower Way. Staff requests a decision regarding an existing awnir and awning copy. 1375 S. Saratoga -Sunnyvale Road. ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE APPROVAL CCt01I I'EE MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 13, 1987 PAGE -4- PRESENTATION: Greg Bunker, applicant Craig Maynard, Sign Representative DISCUSSION: Mr. Maynard briefly described the application. He stated that the Photo Drive -Up business operates on spontaneity; thus, the signage is needed to attract motorists on their way home. He felt that the interior wall sign was an interior decorating device that had limited visibility. Member Jackson believed that the interior wall sign is highly visible to the public and is unattractive. She agreed with staff's finding that the sign is an exterior sign and should be removed. Mr. Bunker asked the Ccatunittee to approve the awning and lighting in return for removal of some window signage on the south side of the building. He stated that the interior wall was designed for a sign and it was architect Ray Rooker's interpretation that it would not constitute an exterior sign. Member Jackson asked Mr. Bunker if a curtain were placed along the windows so that the interior wall sign would not be visible to the public, would he still want the sign? Mr. Bunker did not answer. Member Miller stated that the building was an example of oversignage given the number of wall, window, ground, and interior wall signs. He agreed with Member Jackson's comments. Mr. Bunker believed that the signs were necessary and valuable to his business. He cited the number of new video and copy stores which have opened nearby recently which have increased co petition. He stated that the City Attorney had informed him that she was not prepared to press the interior sign issue in court. Member Jackson replied that her ccamnents still stand. She believed that there is a limit to the amount of visual input that humans can absorb. Chairwoman Mann agreed with the rest of the Committee that the signage is overdone and gaudy. The consensus of the Commitee was to approve the awning signage, awning, and lighting with deletion of the two window signs on the south side of the building and the interior wall sign DECISION: BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF MEMBERS PRESENT, C TI'EE APPROVED APPLICATION ASAC 51,725.1 ACCORDING TO ME FINDING AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED WI'IIiIN RESOLUTIONS 1289 AND 1290. ITEM 7) APPLICATION ASAC 51,726.1 — DE ANZA CENTER (CAL -NEON): Requesting approval of a sign program for an office/retail center located on the north side of Stevens Creek Boulevard, easterly of De Anza Boulevard. 1.112eJ i •i. .... • r•' 1 �1 �� y. •ar 101 • • •. PRESENTATION: Craig Maynard, Sign Representative DECISION: Mr. Maynard requested that the tenant at the southeast corner of the building be allowed two signs. He agreed with staff's cat nts regarding redesign of the ground sign. He will return to the Committee with a new ground sign proposal which complements the landscaping. The Ccatnnittee questioned staff about the proposed wall signs for office uses. Staff stated that the Committee has not approved wall signs for self enclosed office ccmtplexes. However, at the De Anza Plaza center, the southerly building was originally offices and the Ccai ittee had approved wall signs for individual tenants. Ccumnittee by consensus decided to limit signage to first floor retail tenants and to reduce the number of approved colors. •• t J3rn 11 • �. • • IT 8) APPLICATION 51,015.211: CROSSROADS CENTER (CAL NEON): Requesting approval of modifications to approved Planned Developmient sign program conditions for an existing shopping center located at the southwest corner of De Anza and Stevens Creek Boulevards. PRESENTATION: Craig Maynard, Sign Representative DISCUSSION: Mr. Maynard indicated that he had no problem with reducing the sign area as suggested by staff. He also requested that Denevi Camera be allowed to utilize blue as it is the store's logo color. DECISION: ►• D '•' • • 1� I: 91' • - 1 ••. I 71 • •F III► •• • • ••, 1�1� I: u - �. • •, NEW BUSINESS• ••• • -•,•-•.EIS -• -� -•� • - • - � � • . ...:• •M a y. DECISION: BY CONSENSUS, IRIS IT WAS CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF JULY 27, 1987. ITEMS 10) DISCUSSION ON BROWN ACT APPLICABILITY TO GENERAL ASAC DISCUSSIONS: DECISION: BY CONSENSUS, THIS ITEM WAS CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF JULY 27, 1987. APPROVAL OF MINUI'ES ITEM 11) MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 22, 1987 ADJOURDIIT Having concluded its business, the Architectural and Site Approval Ccnmiittee adjourned at 10:10 PM to July 27, 1987 at 7:00 PM in Conference Room 160 - 170 of Temporary City Hall at 10430 S. De Anza Boulevard. • • • :• 'Jib /s/ Betty Mann Betty Mann, Chairwoman Architectural & Site Apprvl. Conan. /s/ Dorothy Cornelius Dorothy Cornelius City Clerk min07-13 (rd5)