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HomeMy WebLinkAboutASAC Minutes - 09-07-1978HC -224 SUMMARY MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE A.S.A.C., SEPTEMBER 7, 1978, AND REFERRAL OF RECOMMENDED DECISIONS ON VARIOUS PUBLIC HEARINGS TO THE CITY COUNCIL. MEETING HELD IN ROOM 105 OF CITY HALL,CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA. Meeting called to order at 7:10 PM by Vice -Chairman Ripplinger with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Members - Johnson, Sallan, Irvine, Bond (9:43 PM), Chairman Ripplinger Absent: None Staff present: Mark Caughey, Assistant Planner (8:45 PM) Kathyrn McKenna Scott, Planning Intern APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular Meeting - August 10, 1978 - Approved as corrected POSTPONEMENTS: Agenda Item #7, Shell Oil Co. - To ASAC meeting of September 21, 1978 COM UNICATIONS: None EXECUTIVE SESSION: Application HC -51,075.441 - Vallco Park Limited (Vallco Village Center) The subject application was designated on the agenda for consideration at an executive session of the Committee. Specifically, the Committee desired to discuss operation and message content of the readerboard sign unit at the center with Vallco Management. Mr. Walter Ward, representing Vallco Park, objected to the "Executive Session" procedure; accordingly, a formal hearing was convened and an outline of the basic issues to be resolved was formulated. By mutual agreement, further discussion will be agendized for the September 21, 1978 meeting, to be preceeded by staff research into the intent of the previously -approved sign program. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Application HC -51,436.2 - 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. Property located adjacent to and southerly of Stevens Creek Boulevard west of Blanev Avenue. Presentation: Marc Pettibone, Henry Martin The application was first considered at the August 10, 1978 ASAC meeting and was continued to allow the applicants time to prepare a visibility study of the adjoining streetscape substantiating the need for a freestanding sign. -1- HC -224 Minutes of September 7, 1978 A.S.A.C. Meeting (continued) A photographic survey of views into the site from both approaches on Stevens Creek Boulevard was presented by the sign consultant. The Committee agreed that, as a practical matter, a ground sign provides better identity for the building and is less disruptive to its lines than would be a wall sign. Some members felt, however, that the exception might not be necessary if signing needs had been taken into account with the initial design of the structure. In reviewing the applicant's design proposal, the Committee analyzed the impact of the ground sign on visibility of the adjacent "Adobe -Inn" from Stevens Creek Boulevard. Final location of the sign will be reviewed by staff to assure minimal impact on adjoining businesses and traffic site clearances. Member Sallan moved to approve Application HC -51,436.2, with Member Irvine's second subject to conditions and findings contained in Resolution No. 832. Motion carried 4-0, Member Bond absent. 2. 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 southeast quadrant of De Anza Boulevard and the future exten- sion of Lazaneo Drive. This application was continued from the ASAC meeting of August 10, 1978 because the applicant did not attend that hearing. Staff objected to the proposed sign design as disproportionate in height and advertising surface area to the scale of the business, and in relation to standard sign dimension practices. The applicant explained that the sign was proposed as is in order to elevate the message above the level of cars parked in the front service yard. The Committee noted that the sign dimensions are technically consistent with the ordinance and could not agree with the staff's objection on aesthetic considerations. Moved by Member Irvine, seconded by Member Johnson to approve Application HC -51,461.1 subject to conditions contained in Resolution No. 833. Motion carried 3-i, Member Ripplinger opposed. 3. Application HC -51,075.8 - Vallco Park, Ltd. (Tandem Computers) requesting approval of site, architecture, landscaping, and lighting for expansion of an existing industrial office/manufacturing complex. Property located on the north side of Vallco Parkway east of Wolfe Road. Presentation: Walter Ward, Povl Rasmussen, Jay Mackro The Committee noted that the proposed additional construction will resemble the existing building in style and materials, and that roof -mounted equipment wells will be concealed from public view. At staff's suggestion, the eastmost perimeter planting area plan was examined and found to contain trees of -2- HC -224 Minutes of September 7, 1978 A.S.A.C. Meeting (continued) sufficient height and quantity to provide adequate landscape enhancement. Final approval of the development is contingent upon Planning Commission agree- ment with an amendment to the use permit for a slight increase in floor area. Member Sallan moved to approve Application HC -51,075.8, with Member Johnson's second, subject to conditions contained in Resolution No. 834. Motion carried 4-0, Member Bond absent. 4. Application HC -51,466.1 - Prodis Associates requesting approval of site, architecture, landscaping and lighting for a professional office building located on the east side of De Anza Boulevard, north of Bollinger Road. Presentation: Pierre Prodis, Larry Lagier, Mort Mann, Phil McGalliard The subject site is immediately south of the Coco's/De Anza Square shopping center and is joined on the east by Regnart Canal and single-family homes. When the "Coco's" center was approved in 1974, Council imposed a condition requiring reciprocal ingress/egress easements with the subject property upon its development. Both the subject property owner and the De Anza Square management object to implementing the easement, although staff contends that it is a necessary alternative for on -site traffic leaving the complex south- bound on De Anza Boulevard due to restricted turning movements on that street. The Committee examined an alternative site plan which attempted to maintain the same building intensity and space -use concept, and which allowed for the disputed easement. The owners requested a decision, however, on the no -easement alternative. A resident near the proposed project objected to the potential easement running continuously from Bollinger Road to De Anza Square, as noise and congestion levels near the residential neighborhood may increase. The Committee deliberated upon these inputs and concluded that the easement requirement represented an undue burden upon a single property owner and should not be implemented. The only other substantive concern was to add visual relief to the windowless wall facing the adjacent residential neighbor- hood. Large trees will be placed between the building wall and property line. Member Irvine moved to approve Application HC -51,466.1 subject to conditions and findings contained in Resolution No. 835. Motion carried 4-0, Member Bond abstaining. Staff indicated that the Planning Director will request that this item be removed from consent calender at the September 18, 1978 City Council meeting for further discussion of the circulation easement. 5. Application HC -51,392.51 - Sobrato-Berg Properties (Syva Building) requesting approval of a ground sign located at the south side of Mariani Avenue, east of De Anza Boulevard. Presentation: Ken West The Committee had no concern with the application and approved it as submitted. -3- HC -224 Minutes of September 7, 1978 A.S.A.C. Meeting (continued) Moved by Member Ripplinger, seconded by Member Johnson to approve Application HC -51,392.51 subject to conditions contained in Resolution No. 836. Motion carried 5-0. 6. Application HC -51,088.3 - Sobrato-Berg Properties (Zilog) requesting approval of site, architecture, landscaping, and lighting for an industrial building located in West Valley Industrial Park. Presentation: Clyde Berg At the time the "Zilog" complex was approved, a future development area was left in reserve at the southeast corner of the site. This project is constructed on the reserve area which abuts an existing single-family home. The developer originally proposed a zero -lot -line adjoining the common boundary with the existing home, and on advice of staff, revised the layout to provide a 20' set- back per the light industrial (ML) Zoning Ordinance. The revised plan thus resolved all concerns relating to the proposal. The Committee noted for the record that the trash dumpster at the main Zilog building is still not being returned to its enclosure following collection, and requested the developer's help in alleviating this recurrent problem. Member Sallan moved, with Member Ripplinger's second, to approve Application HC -51,088.3 subject to conditions contained in Resolution No. 837. Motion carried 5-0. 7. Application HC -51,227.6 - Koll Company requesting approval of site, architecture, landscaping, lighting and signing for an industrial building in West Valley Industrial Park. Presentation: Fred Sakamoto, Bob Church The subject property is currently an overflow parking area for the former "Monsanto" building. Staff's principal concern was to attain a site layout within existing property lines which insures that each lot is "self-sufficient" in parking. An alternative meeting this criteria was judged acceptable by the Committee. Minor concerns related to on -site landscaping and bicycle parking were discussed and agreed -upon with the applicant. Moved by Member Ripplinger with Member Johnson's second to approve Application HC -51,227.6 subject to conditions contained in Resolution No. 838. Motion carried 5-0. INFORMAL REVIEW OF PLANNED DEVELOPMENT USE PERMIT APPLICATION: Application 18-U-78 - Staffield/Rose Real Estate Investments Because of the staff's concerns with the design of this facility, the item was referred to the Architectural and Site Approval Committee for informal review. The Architectural Committee generally agree with the staff concerns for maintain- ing the 50 ft. landscaping in front of the building, deleting the drivet.:av entry on Stevens Creek Boulevard and preserving the existing large Pine -4- HC -224 Minutes of September 7, 1978 A.S.A.C. Meeting (continued) tree. The Committee feels that the applicant should accommodate a minimum of 5 ft. of landscaping on the east and west perimeter of the building. The Committee also voiced some concern about the proximity of the facility to the adjoining residential and the resultant noise impacts. The meeting was adjourned at 10:37 PM until the next regular meeting of September 21, 1978 at 7:00 PM. APPROVED BY: /s/ Ted Ripplinger Vice Chairman ATTEST: /s/ Wm. E. Ryder City Clerk -5-