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HomeMy WebLinkAboutASAC Minutes - 08-10-1978HC -223 SUMMARY MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE A.S.A.C., AUGUST 10, 1978, AND REFERRAL OF RECOMMENDED DECISIONS ON VARIOUS PUBLIC HEARINGS TO THE CITY COUNCIL. MEETING HELD IN ROOM 105 OF CITY HALL, CUPE-RTINO, CALIFORNIA. Meeting called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Chairman Bond with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL: Present: Members - Irvine, Johnson, Ripplinger, Chairman Bond Absent: Member Sallan Staff Present: Mark Caughey, Assistant Planner APPROVAL OF MINUTES: July 20, 1978 - Approved as submitted. P OSTPONEMENTS OR COMMUNICATIONS - None PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Application HC -51,446.1 - South County Development Corporation requesting approval of landscaping for a commercial building on the south side of Stevens Creek Boulevard east of Blaney Avenue. Presentation: Jaclyn Warehiem - Landscape Architect The subject commercial building was approved by Council during November of 1977, with exception of the landscape plan which lacked sufficient detail at that time for the Committee to make a definitive judgment. The revised plan was found to be adequate in all instances, the only suggestion being to mix the initial size of tree specimens to be planted in the 50 ft. setback adjacent to Stevens Creek Boulevard. Moved by Member Ripplinger, seconded by Member Irvine to approve Application HC -51,446.1 subject to conditions contained in Resolution No. 827. Motion carried 4-0. 2. Application HC -51,296.5 - Koll Company (Sizzler Family Restaurant) requesting approval of site, architecture, landscaping, lighting and signing for a sit- down restaurant at the southwest corner of Bandley and Alves Drives. Presentation: Barry Rahn, George Zahler, Dunckley Murray, Gene Barbour This application is continued from the previous ASAC meeting of July 20, 1978 at which the time the Committee expressed concern about the stark appearance of the exterior architecture, and minor concerns related to on -site landscaping. The proposed revision to exterior architecture which consisted of adding vertical columns to "break-up" the mass of the building wall was found to be acceptable. Suggestions to improve the landscape plan as contained in the staff report were discussed, with the Committee's consensus being that the applicant's proposal was adequate as submitted. The proposed sign program included an exception request to permit three wall signs where only two such signs are allowed. After some discussion, the Committee Minutes of'August 10, 197S A.S.A.C. Meeting (continued) agreed with staff that an adequate sign program for this development could be derived within the framework of the Sign Ordinance without appeal to the exception process. Final disposition of the sign program is left to staff approval, provided that the applicant's proposal is within the limitations of the Sign Ordinance. Moved by Member Johnson, seconded by Member Ripplinger to approve Application HC -51,296.5 subject to conditions contained in Resolution No. 828. Motion carried 3-0, Member Irvine serving as the architect for this development having stepped down from his Committee seat at the start of the public hearing. 3. Application HC -51,402.3 - Gilbert/Robinson, Incorporated (Houlihan's Restaurant) requesting approval of a sign program for a freestanding restaurant within the Orchard Valley Market Place Center, southeast corner of Portal Avenue and Stevens Creek Boulevard. Presentation: Mel Peterson The subject sign program consists of a freestanding structure immediately adjacent to the restaurant site which is internal to the major shopping center. The Committee had no concern with respect to the proposed sign program. The developer requested that the Committee clarify its position with respect to interpretation of Condition 13 of ASAC Resolution No. 680. This provision requires that decorative planter tubs within the parking area be located at or below adjacent grade level. After some discussion, the Committee expressed a consensus that the intent of the condition was to avoid the appearance of unsightly pedestals at the base of concrete light fixtures. Accordingly, the planter tubs can be raised approximately 30 inches above grade to protect landscaping installed therein, and to provide adequate protection of light fixtures within parking area planter strips. Moved by Member Ripplinger, seconded by Member Johnson, to approve Application HC -51,402.3 subject to conditions contained in Resolution No. 829. Motion carried 4-0. 4. Application HC -51,334.2 - Mercury Savings and Loan Association (O.K. Earl Corporation) requesting approval of site, architecture, landscaping,lighting and signing for an office structure on the south side of Stevens Creek Boulevard between Miller Avenue and Calabazas Creek. Presentation: Mel Kapson The Committee discussed site related concerns contained in the staff report, and agreed with the Planning Commission that the applicant's proposal as submitted was acceptable. The landscaping plan was found to be adequate in terms of the amount of site area given over to planting; the specific arrangement of plant materials will be reviewed informally by the Committee prior to issuance of building permit. Light intrusion from a proposed fixture at the south propert,- line of the project adjacent to an R3 residential district was discussed. The Committee admonished the applicant to re-examine this proposed fixture to be certain that its placement would not become an annoyance to neighboring properties. -2- Minutes of August 10, 1978 A.S.A.C. Meeting (continued) Signing for the project was presented as part of the architectural concept and found to be consistent with the scale of the building and with the Sign Ordinance. As mentioned in the staff report, the Committee had expressed some concern about the appropriateness of the architectural concept in comparison to adjoining structures in that neighborhood. After further consideration, the Committee felt that the applicants had done commendable job in tailoring the materials and mass of the building to the various themes already established in the area. Moved by Member Irvine, seconded by Member Johnson, to approve Application HC -51334.2 subject to conditions contained in Resolution No. 830. Motion carried 4-0. 5. Application HC -51,461.1 - Cupertino Auto Repair Service (Louis Paviso) requesting approval of a sign program for an existing automotive service center at the south- east quadrant of De Anza Boulevard and the future extension of Lazaneo Drive. As the applicant, or duly authorized representative was not present at the meeting, this item was continued to the ASAC meeting of September 7, 1978. 6. Application HC -51,333.14 - Michael Del Monaco requesting approval of site, architecture, and landscaping for a sit-down restaurant at the southwest quadrant of De Anza Boulevard and Route 280. Presentation: Andrew Perolio, Michael Del Monaco The subject restaurant proposal is immediately north of the Chinese Restaurant which was approved by your Council earlier this year. At the Planning Commission use permit review, care was taken to ensure adequate opportunity for cross circulation both by vehicles and pedestrians between the two similar uses. In attempting to respond to the Planning Commission's concern that the seafood restaurant remain in scale to the Chinese Restaurant next door, the applicants created a distinctive skylight system to raise the roof line of the building. The Committee concurred with this solution. Two dead specimen trees on the site will be removed to make way for the new building. The landscape plan was the only issue of substance to be resolved. Specifically, the Committee questioned the applicant's design approach for the 50 ft. frontage parkway strip adjacent to De Anza Boulevard. The Committee noted that while the proposal was highly creative, it seemed to lack substantial conformance to the De Anza Boulevard Conceptual Plan. Accordingly, the applicants agreed to attempt a more careful blending of the two styles, the final result of which will be returned to the Committee informally prior to issuance of building permits. Moved by Member Irvine, seconded by Member Johnson, to approve Application HC -51,333.14 subject to conditions contained in Resolution No. 831. Motion carried 4-0. -3- Minutes of August 10, 19731 A.S.:..C. Meeting (continued) 7. Application HC -51.!x36.2 - Chrisman Taylor Development Company requesting approval of a sign program, including exception to Section 6.03.3 of Ordinance 746 to permit a freestanding sign on a lot which does not con- form with the "200 Rule" criteria contained therein. The property is located adjacent to and southerly of Stevens Creek Boulevard west of Blaney Avenue. Presentation: Mark Pettibone, Bob Griffin, Henry Martin In its deliberations, the Committee attempted to discuss with the applicants the acceptability of granting a Sign Ordinance Exception and found that the arguments presented in their written justification were really inadequate to do so. Further, the Committee questioned the proposed proportion of copy content and size to the negative area represented by the sign background as proposed. Accordingly, the applicants agreed to continue this sign program to restudy the findings necessary to grant a sign exception, and to redistribute the proportional qualities of the sign consistent with Committee direction. loved by Member Johnson, seconded by Z"pplinger to continue Application HC -51,436.2 to the ASAC meeting of September 7, 1978. Motion carried 4-0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: a. Request by staff for informal Committee concurrence with proposed exterior remodeling of the former "Lambert's" Photographic Studio as part of the shopping center complex at the northwest corner of Rodrigues Avenue and De Anza Boulevard. The subject store front will be modified to include redwood paneling and decorative lighting fixtures, and a carved wooden sign above the door. The Committee concurred that the improvements will enhance the visual appearance of the Center, and are consistent with the ladies apparel use which the building will represent. The Committee also agreed to allow the applicants to change copy on the existing ground sign portion devoted to the former Lambert's tenant, provided that the property owner improve the appearance of the overall sign by installing a wooden planter box and natural plant materials at its base. b. Due to vacation schedules, the Committee agreed to eliminate the scheduled regular meeting of August 24, 1978. The Committee's next meeting will be September 7, 1978. I NTER COMt4ISSION NOTES: None ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 10:40 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled meeting of September 7, 1978 at 7:00 p.m. ATTEST: APPROVED: /s/ Wm. E. Ryder /s/ H. Elliott Bond City Clerk H. Elliott Bond, Chairman Architectural and Site Approval Committee -4-