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Home My WebLink AboutASAC Minutes - 05-11-1987A -W-v SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE APPROVAL COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO FOR MAY 11, 1987. MEETING HELD IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM 160 - 170 AT TEMPORARY CITY HALL AT 10430 S. DE ANZA BLVD., CUP.ERI'INO, CALIFORNIA. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Interim Chairman Chapman who led the pledge of allegiance. ROLL CALL: Present Members: Jackson, Miller, Nobel, Interim Chairman Chapman Absent Members: Chairwoman Mann Staff Present: Randy Tsuda, Planner I. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 1 APPLICATION ASAC 51,710.1 -- WELLS FARGO BANK (WADE MCCLURE): Requesting approval of new sign faces for existing signage for a bank within the Vallco Financial Center. Located at the northeast corner of Stevens Creek Boulevard and Wolfe Road at 10050 N. Wolfe Road. APPROVED PER ASAC RESOLU'T'ION 1276. ITEM 5 APPLICATION ASAC 51,711.1 -- MERVYN HOPSON: Requesting informal approval of a porch cover for an existing residence located on the southwest side of Avenida Lane, approximately 150 feet northwest of Alcalde Road. 10427 Avenida Lane. APPROVED PER EXHIBITS A, B, AND B-1 OF APPLICATION ASAC 51,711.1 DECISION: THE CONSENT CALENDAR WAS APPROVED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THE COMMITTEE PER THE RESOLUTION OR EXHIBITS SPECIFIED ABOVE. ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 2 APPLICATION ASAC 51,712.1 -- RICARDO FRATARCANGELI Requesting approval to construct an addition to an exiting duplex located at the northwest corner of Alcalde Road and Lockwood Drive. 10417 Lockwood Drive. PRESENTATION: Ricardo Fratarcangeli, Applicant ASAC St11 RY MINUTES -- REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 11, 1987 PAGE -2- ITEM 2 -- CONTINUED DISCUSSION: Member Miller requested that the item be removed from the Consent Calendar. He was concerned with the number of cars parked on the street. He also explained that he believed that the design encouraged conversion of the structure to a triplex. He believed that triplexes on that street might diminish property values in the area. In response, Mr. Fratarcangeli stated that he had no intentions of converting to a triplex. Member Miller expressed concerns that the addition would block sunlight from the property to the north. Mr. Fratarcangeli said that the neighbor's property was already extensively screened by trees. Staff explained the applicant would have to obtain a zone change and possibly a general plan amenchnent in order to create a triplex on the property Interim Chairman Chapnan stated that he felt that the design would enhance the appearance of the site. DECISION: BY A VOTE OF 3-1 WITH MEMBER. MILER DISSENTING, THE COMMITTEE APPROVED APPLICATION ASAC 51,711.1 ACCORDING THE TO FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED WITHIN RESOLUTION 1277. NEW BUSINESS: ITEM 6 DISCUSSION OF PUBLIC WORKS DEPART PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PRESENTATION: Bert Viskovich, Director of Public Works DISCUSSION: Mr. Viskovich explained that the 5 year Capital Improvements Program (CIP) is reviewed by the Environmental Review Connnittee to determine if the CIP will have any significant impacts and to determine consistency with the General Plan. ERC's recommendation is forwarded to City Council for final approval. The process is repeated when specific plans for each project are finalized. Mr. Viskovich explained that their are two projects underway in the City. One is a PG&E undergrounding project and the other is street widening. ASAC SUMMARY MINUTES -- REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 11, 1987 PAGE -3- Mr. Chapman asked if contact is made with property owners to inform them that the City is undertaking the project. Ni. Viskovich explained that the property owners are notified. In response to Mr. Chapman, Mr. Viskovich stated that his department contacts property owners on a case by case basis to see if they are willing to implement the sidewalk standards in conjunction with the City project. Usually the sidewalk standards will create conflicts with existing parking lots and landscape area which will force extensive redesign of the site; thus, the owners do not elect to implement the standards. Mr. Viskovich explained that if the owner wished to implement the standards and landscaping modification were to be made, the owner would be referred to Planning Department staff for consultation. Responding to a question from the Committee, Mr. Viskovich stated that the had no problem with allowing ASAC to review Capital Improvement items. INFORMAL REVIEW OF USE PERMIT APPLICATIONS: ITEM 3 APPLICATION 24-U-87 -- WESTFIELD, INC Requesting approval to construct a two level, 290 space parking structure on the north side of the Valico Fashion Park at the southwest corner of Highway 280 and Wolfe Road. PRESENTATION: Mark Hancock, Westfield Inc. Terry Ferrera, Westfield, Inc. Thomas M. Kucera, Architects Pacifica DISCUSSION: Applicants made a brief opening presentation, noting that the height of the new parking deck would be the same as the existing parking lot. The applicants stated that the landscaping around the structure will be similar to the existing landscaping and the structure would have planter tubs along the sides to match the existing parking structure. In response to inquiries from the Committee, the applicants explained the traffic and pedestrian circulation in depth. Member Miller noted that the circulation patterns seemed complex; however, the overall design of the structure was very sensitive to the surroundings. Interim Chairman Chapman encouraged the applicants to coordinate circulation between the structure and the adjacent parking lots and businesses. ITEM 4 APPLICATION 23-U-87 -- BRYAN/WATKINS: Requesting approval to construct a two story, 3650 square foot office/commercial/residential building at the northeast corner of Pasadena and Granada Avenues. ASAC SU! RY MINUTES -- REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 11, 1987 PAGE -4- You �• ►IIM4li)�i�] PRESENTATION: Buzz Bryan, Architect Jeff Watkins, Applicant DISCUSSION: The applicants presented a color rendering of the proposed structure. The colors were light green and grayish beige. The applicants stated that they were not satisfied with the colors at this point. They indicated they would with the City on the final colors. Member Nobel encouraged the applicants to create a landscape plan that would be compatible with the surrounding buildings. The Committee asked that the final building colors and final landscape plan be returned to the Committee for approval after the Use Permit was granted. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ITEM 7 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 13, 1987 DISCUSSION: Member Nobel asked that the minutes be revised to reflect the fact that she abstained from discussion and voting on Application ASAC 51,703.1 DECISION: OTHER BUSINESS: Referring to Item 6, Interim Chairman Chapman stated it may be beneficial for the City to develop a standard letter on street improvement projects which inform property owners of their options, including the option to implement the applicable sidewalk standards. Member Jackson asked if it was appropriate to send a minute order to Council reflecting the Committee's suggestions. Staff stated that it would investigate the alternatives and report back to the Committee. Having concluded its business, the Architectural and Site Approval Committee adjourned at 9:00 PM to May 26, 1987 at 7:00 PM in Conference Room 160 - 17Q_Q Temporary_ City Hall at 10430 _L Anza Boulevard. ASAC SUMMARY MINUTES -- REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 11, 1987 PAGE 5 ATTEST: /s/ Dorothy Cornelius City Clerk /s/ Ronald Chapman Chairperson Ronald Chapman, Interim Chairman Architectural & Site Approval Committee