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HomeMy WebLinkAboutASAC Minutes - 07-27-1987AS's SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARCHITECIURAL AND SITE APPROVAL COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO FOR JULY 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 Mann who led the pledge of allegiance. ROLL CALL: Present Members: Miller, Nobel, Chairwoman Mann Absent Members: Jackson Staff Present: Randy Tsuda, Planner I. ITEM 1) APPLICATION ASAC 51,730.1 -- CUPERTINO BIKE SHOP (JOHN SCOTT): Requesting approval of a deck adjacent to a retail commercial structure located at the southerly terminus of Alhambra Avenue. DECISION: BY UNANI? JS VOTE OF MEMBERS PRESENT, THE C MITTEE APPROVED THE CONSENT CALENDAR PER THE FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED WITHIN RESOLUTION 1296. ITEM 2) APPLICATION 21 -TM --86 -- THRUST IV INC.: Requesting approval of sound wall design for a previously approved residential subdivision. The site is located at Salem Avenue and Foothill Boulevard. PRESENTATION: Don Lapidus, Thrust IV, Inc. DISCUSSION: Member Nobel expressed concerns regarding the multiple wall designs along Foothill Boulevard. Mr. Lapidus stated that Council directed the applicant to construct a wall consistent with the BAS Homes sound wall. DECISION: BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF MEMBERS PRESENT, THE CTTEE APPROVED APPLICATION 21-ZM-86 PER THE FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED WITHIN RESOLUTION 1297. ASAC MINUTES -- MEETING OF JULY 27, 1987 PAGE -2- ITEM 3) APPLICATION 31-U-87 -- SALEENI SHAIKH: Requesting approval of a use permit to construct a single family home on a sloped lot within a Planned Development zoning district. The site is located at the northerly terminus of Riviera Road. PRESENTATION: Saleem Shaikh, Applicant DISCUSSION: Staff explained that ASAC had reviewed this application twice previously. At those times, ASAC recommended that the final landscape and erosion control plans be returned for informal review. By consensus, the Committee determined that the final landscape and erosion control plans could be approved by staff. FORMAL REVIEW: ITEM 4) APPLICATION ASAC 51,722.1 -- SHELL OIL (ERICK KOLLERB)HM): 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 (Continued from the meeting of July 13, 1987). PRESENTATION: John Williams, Shell Oil Representative DISCUSSION: Mr. Williams submitted revised plans for the ground sign. He reported that Shell Oil will submit an agreement to staff in order to defer compliance with Stevens Creek Landscaping Guidelines. Shell agrees to remove the ground sign should the City undertake street improvements along the subject site. In response to a question from Chairwoman Mann, Mr. Williams stated that the "Open 24 Hours" copy will be removed until a use permit is approved by the City. Member Miller expressed concern about the sign design. He reminded the Committee that they required Chevron to integrate sign panels and surround them in brick to create a unified sign appearance. DECISION: BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF HERS PRESENT, THE COMMI'T'TEE APPROVED APPLICATION ASAC 51,722.1 PER THE FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED WITHIN RESOLUTION 1298. ASAC MINUTES -- MEETING OF JULY 27, 1987 PAGE -3- ITEM 5) APPLICATION ASAC 51,674.11 -- SEIGRIST/EUNCAN: Requesting approval of an additional tenant panel and increase of display area for an existing commercial ground sign. The site is located on the northwest corner of De Anza Boulevard and Rodrigues Avenue. PRESENTATION: E. Paul Duncan, Applicant DISCUSSION: Staff explained that based upon further research, it appeared that Conmtent 2 of the staff cOM'nents was an error. The planter box around the ground sign was deleted with ASAC approval in 1982. Mr. Duncan stated that in 1979, staff had assured the owners that they could add a fourth tenant panel below the existing sign. Member Miller encouraged the applicant to approach the Public Works Department regarding landscaping damaged by street improvements. He also noted that ASAC has consistently encouraged lower ground sign designs with less copy. Member Nobel empathized with the applicant's case. She felt that this was a difficult application since the Committee had often denied 4 tenant panel signs in the past. Ciiaizwaman Mann agreed with Member Nobel. The Committee noted that the additional panel does not make the sign any higher, only larger. The Committee felt that a temporary approval would be appropriate as long as the sign addition were removed with change in future tenant panels. Mr. Duncan agreed to the solution. Staff noted that it is often difficult to monitor unusual conditions such as the one that was proposed. Staff also suggested that the Committee require the applicant to submit a letter stating that he understands the condition and will comply. DECISION: BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF MEMBERS PRESENT, THE (Th MITIEE AppROVED APPLICATION ASAC 51,674.11 ACCORDING TO THE FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED WITHIN RESOLUTION 1299. ITEM 6) APPLICATION ASAC 51,728.1 -- JENSEN CORPORATION: Requesting approval of a 3000 sq. ft. addition to an existing industrial building located on the east side of Blaney Avenue, approximately 415 ft. south of Homestead Road. PRESENTATION: Eddy Shin, LRS Associates Peter Ko, IRS Associates DISCUSSION: ASAC MINUTES -- METING OF JULY 27, 1987 PAGE -4- Staff clarified the intent of Condition 11 which required 25 feet of landscaping. Staff suggested that the northerly driveway be closed and the four spaces opposite that driveway be eliminated in favor of landscaping. Mr. Shin stated that the owner opposed staff's solution but was willing to increase the amount of landscaping. He proposed that the stalls be modified to angled spaces and the frontage landscaping increased to 12 feet in depth. Chairwoman Mann clarified that the northerly driveway would be a one-way driveway; she suggested that the driveway be narrowed accordingly. Member Nobel asked for the amount of landscaping the applicant's proposal would create. Staff confirmed that it would be significantly less than staff's proposal. By consensus, the Committee found the applicant's solution acceptable. DECISION: BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF MEMBERS PRESENT, THE COMMITTEE APPROVED APPLICATION ASAC 51,728.1 ACCORDING TO THE FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED WITHIN RESOLUTION 1300. ITEM 7) APPLICATION ASAC 51,729.1 -- SOUTHBAY CONSTRUCTION/AAA: Requesting approval of a modification to an existing sign program to permit an additional building sign and a third ground sign. The subject property is located on the west side of Saratoga -Sunnyvale Road, approximately 300 ft. north of Prospect Road. PRESENTATION: Scott Trobbe, Southbay Construction George Schilling, AAA Mr. Trobbe briefed the Committee on the sign proposal. Mr. Schilling explained the types of services that this AAA office would provide. Member Miller asked how far the building was from the street. Staff determined that the distance was approximately 130 feet. Staff clarified that the AAA symbol shown on the building qualifies as an identification sign under the Sign Ordinance and ASAC approval is not required. Chairwoman Mann encouraged the use of the AAA logo on the ground sign since it is readily recognizable to motorists. DECISION: BY A VOTE OF 2-1 WITH MEMBER MILLER DISSENTING, THE C TTEE APPROVED APPLICATION ASAC 51,729.1 ACCORDING TO THE FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED WITHIN RESOLUTION 1301. ASAC MINLFITS -- MEETING OF JULY 27, 1987 PAGE -5- ITEM 8) DISCUSSION ON BROWN ACE APPLICABILITY TO GENERAL ASAC DISCUSSIONS DISCUSSION: It was clarified that the Committee may conduct general discussion of items not on the agenda; however, action may not be taken. Staff stated that members may call staff to ask that an item be placed on the next agenda. ITEM 9) MINUTES OF THE REGULAR N FETING OF JULY 13, 1987 BY A VOTE OF 2-0 WITH LEER NOBEL ABSTAIm,JG, THE C TI= APPROVED THE NIINUIES AS PUBLISHED. Having concluded its business, the Architectural and Site Approval Committee adjourned at 8:45 PM to August 10, 1987 at 7:00 PM in Conference Room 160 - 170 of Temporary City Hall at 10430 S. De Anza Boulevard. ATTEST: /s/ Dorothy Cornelius Dorothy Cornelius, City Clerk min07-27(rd5) APPROVED: /s/ Betty Mann Betty Mann, Chairwoman Architectural and Site Approval Committee