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SUMMARY MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF TEE A.S.A.C., JULY 6, 1978, AND REFERRAL
OF RECOMMENDED DECISIONS ON VARIOUS PUBLIC HEARINGS TO THE CITY COUNCIL. MEET-
ING HELD IN ROOM 105 OF CITY HALL, CL`PER INO, CALIF0RNIA.
Meeting. called to order at 7:13 PM by Vice -Chairman Ripplinger with the Salute
to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Present: Members - Johnson, Sallan, Irvine (7:30 PM), Chairman Ripplinger
Absent: Member - Bond
Staff present: Mark Caughey, Assistant Planner
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting - May 4, 1978, June 8, 1978 - Approved
Regular Meeting - June 22, 1978 - Approved as corrected
NO POSTPONEMENTS OR COMMUNICATIONS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Application HC -51,381.2 - Home Federal Savings and Loan Association requesting
approval of modification to the existing sign program and modification of
front -setback landscaping for a financial building at the southeast quadrant
of Miller Avenue and Stevens Creek Boulevard.
Presentations - Don Albert, Bill Tierney; Home Federal Savings
Landscaping: The applicants requested permission to substitute lawn for
the existing ground cover on the Stevens Creek Boulevard frontage
of the site. Two alternative plans were shown to the Committee,
who preferred the approach eliminating all ground cover in the
front landscape area in favor of lawn. The Committee felt that
this approach is consistent with the residence -character of the
Home Federal building.
Signing: Committee allowed one wall sign on west elevation of building in
addition to existing double -face ground sign. Applicants may request
consideration of additional wall signs following "build -out" of the
remaining Home Federal site.
Member Sallan moved approval of Application HC -51,381.2, with Member Johnson's
second, subject to conditions contained in Resolution No. 819.
Motion carried, 4-0, Member Irvine abstaining
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2. Application HC -51,027.18 - Torre Professional Center requesting re -approval
of site, architecture, landscaping and grading for a professional office building
as part of a five -unit office complex. Previous ASAC approval expired prior
to construction. Property is located on the west side of Torre Avenue between
Rodrigues and Pacifica Avenues.
Presentation - Richard Maddigan, Attorney for Torre Professional Group.
The applicants requested reactivation of ASAC approval for the fifth and
final building of the Torre Professional complex which expired prior to the
applicant filing for building permits. The proposed development is nearly
identical to that previously approved; the Committee had no special concerns.
Member Johnson moved approval of Application HC -51,027.18, with Member Sallan's
second, subject to conditions contained in Resolution No. 820.
Motion carriea 4-0
3. Application HC -51,463.1 - Oxbow Land & Development Co. requesting approval of
site, architecture, landscaping and grading for construction of a duplex on
Santa Clara Avenue between Grand and Alhambra Avenues.
Presentation - Gary Mailander, Oxbow Land & Development Company
The Committee requested that the applicant revise the driveway and front yard
landscape theme to retain two existing specimen trees in the public right of
way. The revision will be accomplished at the building permit level to the
Traffic Engineer's satisfaction.
Member Irvine moved approval of Application HC -51,463.1, with Member Sallan's
second, subject to conditions contained in Resolution No. 821.
Motion carried 4-0
4. Application HC -51,150.22 - De Anza Racquet Club requesting approval of a
comprehensive sign program for a recreation complex located at the northwest
quadrant of Stevens Creek Boulevard and Stelling Road.
Presentation - Paul Price, Signing Consultant.
The proposed wall sign portion of the sign program was acceptable without
modification. The proposed cast -in -place concrete logo will be installed
at ground level in the landscape berm at the Stevens Creek Boulevard/Stelling
Road corner of the site. The Committee asked that concrete color samples be
presented for informal acceptance prior to installation of the sign, in order
to ensure that the sign will not convey a "tombstone" -like appearance.
Member Sallan moved,with Member Irvine's second, to approve Application HC -51,150.22
subject to conditions contained in Resolution No. 822.
Motion carried 4-0
Meeting recessed at 8:30 p.m.; reconvened at 8:45 p.m.
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5. Application HC -51,015.9 - Kessler Merchandising Co. requesting approval of
architecture and signing for remodel of an existing storefront within Cross-
roads Shopping Center at the southwest quadrant of De Anza and Stevens Creek
Boulevards.
Presentation - Richard Powell, Architect; Harris Kessler, Kessler Merchandising, Co.
The applicants propose to remodel the existing storefront of the former Safeway
grocery and replace the existing sign with a revised program. The Committee
concurred with the design approach taken by the applicants, replacing existing
glass with wood siding and wall tile with exposed aggregate panels. They
requested that the existing planter tubs in front of the store be cleaned and,
if necessary, replanted to give color relief to the building facade.
Member Sallan moved approval of Application HC -51,015.9, with Member Irvine's
second, subject to conditions contained in Resolution No. 823.
Motion carried 4-0
6. Application HC -51,230.111 - George Meu Associates requesting approval of
architecture and signing for remodel of an existing storefront at Homestead
Square Shopping Center, southwest quadrant of Homestead Road and De Anza Boulevard.
Presentations - Les Meu, Architect
Hanford Kwan, Fidelity Savings
Architecture: The Committee agreed generally with the proposed storefront
conversion approach which creates two new lease spaces for a
savings and loan, and a fabric outlet within the existing
Payless Drug building enclosure. Minor concerns are
addressed in the accompanying resolution.
Sign Program: The Committee continued the sign program, asking the applicant
to achieve greater unity in colors with existing signs -at the
shopping centers.
Additional Considerations: The Committee has requested that the parking lot be
landscaped with individual trees Co break the monotony of hard
asphalt surface and to shade the area for energy conservation
purposes. A plan to this effect will be tendered at building
permit level.
Member Irvine moved, and Member Sallan seconded, approval of Application HC -51,230.111
subject to conditions contained in Resolution No. 824.
Motion carried 4-0
Meeting adjourned at 9:57 p.m. to the next regular meeting, July 22, 1978 at 7:00 p.m.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
/s/ Wm. E. Ryder /s/ Ted Ripplinger
City Clerk Vice Chairman
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