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HomeMy WebLinkAboutASAC Minutes - 12-07-1978HC -230 SUMHARY MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE A.S.A. C., DECEIBER 7, 1978, AND REFERRAL OF RECOMMENDED DECISIONS OF VARIOUS PUBLIC HEARINGS TO THE CITY COUNCIL. MEETING HELD IN ROOM 105 OF CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA. Meeting called to order at 7:35 P"1 by Chairman Dond with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Members - John - Absent: None Staff Present: Kathryt APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting - Nove POSTPONEMENT: �- GalIan, Irvine, Chairman Bond Intern is corrected. Item No. 9 (Joseph P. Franco - Homestead Square) to January 4, 1979 Architectural and Site Approval Committee public hearing. WITHDRAWN: Item No. 10 (Burger King Corporation) - Application denied by City Council. CO121UNICATIONS: The Committee approved staff's request for postponement of the forthcoming Architectural and Site Approval Committee public hearing to January 4, 1979 at 7:30 p.m. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Continued Applications: 1. Application HC -51,365.13 - Downey Savings & Loan (Michael Frangadakis) appealing a decision of the Planning Director for a tenant sign at the Downey Savings building, west side of De Anza Boulevard adjacent to McClellan Square Shopping Center. (Continued from ASAC - November 9, 1978). Presentation: Leon Frangadakis This application was continued from the November 9, 1978 ASAC meeting to permit the applicant to restudy his proposal as per ASAC suggestions. Mr. Frangadakis stated that it was not his intent to request the rust -colored lettering depicted on his proposal. ''_'he Committee agreed that dark brown lettering was satisfactory. -1- HC -230 Minutes of December 7, 1978 A.S.A.C. Meeting (continued) The applicant did not concur with the proposed staff alternative; a majority of the Committee agreed with his position. Members Sallan and Johnson were not satisfied with either of the proposals. Chairman Bond opened the hearing to the public; no response was received. Moved by Tiember Irvine, with second by Chairman Bond, that Application HC -51,365.13 be approved subject to conditions contained in Resolution No. 853. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Members Irvine, Ripplinger, and Chairman Bond Noes - Members Sallan and Johnson Motion carried 3-2. 2. Application HC -51,193.3 - Electrical Products Co. (Kentucky Fried Chicken) requesting approval of minor tenant ii �. sign program criteria for a commercial center at the northeast quadrant of De Anza Boulevard and Silverado Avenue. Presentation: Gene Barbour, Electrical Products Co. An approved signing program for the Savoy and Ceutruy 21 tenants is required prior to release of building permits for the approved Kentucky Fried Chicken signs. The Committee was in favor of the proposed lettering types and colors which matched the Kentucky Fried Chicken roof -mounted signs. It was determined that a roof -mounted location for the proposed signs was also adequate, given the need for visibility, consistency with the Kentucky Fried Chicken mounting technique, and potential sign vandalism on a wall location. Chairman Bond requested comments from the audience; there were none forthcoming. Moved by Member Sallan, with a second by Member Irvine, that Application HC -51,193.3 be approved subject to conditions contained in Resolution No. 854. Motion carried 5-0. 3. Application HC -51,230.111 - George :feu & Associates (Payless Drug) requesting approval of minor tenant sign program criteria for the existing Payless retail complex at the southwest quadrant of De Anza Boulevard and Homestead Road. (Continued from ASAC - November 9, 1978). Presentation: L. G. Meu, George Meu & Associates Dale E. Pederson, Home Yardage Inc. Subject application had been continued to permit revisions as per Committee suggestions. The applicant agreed with staff's proposal for a rust lettering color. It was determined by the Committee that a wall -mounted location was not necessary, given the attractive wood framing of the proposed signs. -2- HC -230 Minutes of December 7, 1978 A.S.A.C. Meeting (continued) Member Sallan was concerned with the potential illumination that a white background would create. The Committee and applicant then agreed that an ivory background would be appropriate. Chairman Bond requested comments from the public; there were none forthcoming. Moved by 'Iember Ripplinger, with Member Irvine's second, that Application HC -51,230.111 be approved subject to conditions contained in Resolution No. 855. :lotion carried 5-0. New Applications: 4. Application HC -51,050.4 - Bank of America (Mina -Tree Signs, Inc.) requesting modification of a sign program for an existing bank located at the northwest quadrant of Stevens Creek Boulevard and De Anza Boulevard. Presentation: Bill Endleman The applicant requested clarification of Sign Ordinance No. 746 and Architectural and Site Approval Committee Resolution No. 330 (Design Guidelines) regulations. He stated that a higher ground sign was necessary than that which now exists on the site, due to inadequate visibility from Stevens Creek Boulevard. In response to Member Sallan's question, the applicant agreed that the proposed location was preferable to the existing location. The Committee and applicant subsequently determined that a relocation of the existing ground sign easterly along the street frontage would adequately resolve the applicant's visibility concerns. Therefore, the subject application was withdrawn from ASAC review. The Committee noted that a future relocation of the existing sign was to be mutually agreeable to both City staff and the applicant. Chairman Bond called a recess at 8:30 p.m.; the public hearing was resumed at 8:47 p.m. 5. Application IIC-51,474.1 - Devcon Construction (Terrance Rose) requesting approval of site, architecture, landscaping, lighting and signing for an emergency medical facility located on the corner of Stevens Creek Boulevard and Vista Drive. Presentations: Terry Rose Doctor Mark Kongress Dr. Kongress explained the purpose and function of the proposed emergency medical care facility. The Committee did not wish to encourage vehicular movement to the adjoining auto parts facility, and thus omitted the Traffic Engineer's suggestion for a two-way drive between the sites. Chairman Bond determined that staff's suggestion pertaining to the United Auto driveway transition uas not applicable to this Architectural and Site Approval Committee. The Committee and applicant agreed that a small pedestrian walkway to the United Auto facility was also unwarranted. It was also determined by the Committee that the suggested energy control measure of planter boxes on the easterly exposure would be ineffective and unnecessary. -3- IIC-230 Minutes of December 7, 1978 A.S.A.C. Meeting (continued) Considerable discussion concerned the proposedarchitecturaltreatment for the building's west elevation. Member Sallan indicated that the proposed appearance was very stark and thus required softening. Staff explained a recommended roofline treatment concept which could be incorporated into the plans. The Committee and applicant discussed potential mitigating landscape solutions for the problem. Member Irvine urged that further study be conducted with regards to the west elevation of the building. The applicant agreed to submit a modified proposal at the subsequent ASAC meeting. The signing portion of this application was then discussed; a general consensus was reached that an ivory background with red #2039 lettering was suitable for the emergency treatment facility portion of ground sign, with a reversed color format being appropriate for the two on -site directional signs. Colors for the tenant portion of the ground sign were undecided; thus it was agreed to continue. the signing aspect of this application to allow further study by the applicant. Chairman Bond requested comments from the audience; there were none forthcoming. It was noted that the applicant must comply with Building Department requirements pertaining to the west elevation. The Committee wished to approve site and architecture of the application. Landscaping, west elevation architectural treatment and parapet, and signing were continued for further study. Moved by Member Ripplinger, with Member Sallan's second, that Application HC -51,474.1 be approved subject to the conditions contained in Resolution No. 856 Motion carried 5-0. 6. Application HC -51,341.6 - Alice Siegrist (Alicia's) requesting approval of a modified sign program for a shopping center at the northwest quadrant of De Anza Boulevard and Rodrigues Avenue. The applicant did not appear during this public hearing; the item therefore was continued to the January 4, 1978 ASAC meeting. 7. Application IIC-51,410.4 - Carl Holvick Co. (Dr. Brown) requesting approval of site, architecture and landscaping for 36,720 sq. ft. single -story industrial structure located on the west side of Bandley Drive north of Lazaneo Drive. Presentation: Jim Walker, Carl Holvick Co. The applicant stated his intent to protest the required mini cul-de-sac landscaping, sound barrier analysis and the City standard of 16.5 ft. parking stall length with 1.5 ft. overhang to the City Council. The Committee directed staff to prepare a Minute Order to the City Council which objects to the require- ment of mini cul-de-sac landscaping by the applicant for the following reasons: 1. Future maintenance problems of the planting materials. 2. The cul-de-sacs are on County property and thus do not warrant City treatment. -4- iiC-230 Minutes of December 7, 1978 A.S.A.C. Meeting (continued) The Committee reviewed the staff report and omitted various landscaping suggestions. Chairman Bond opened the hearing to the public; no comments were received. Member Ripplinger moved to approve, with Member Johnson's second; that Application HC -51,410.4 be approved subject to conditions contained in Resolution No. 857. Motion carried 5-0. 8. Application HC -51,312.5 - Brad and Anna Webber requesting approval of site and grading for a single-family home located in Tract 6028, Lot 5, Regnart Canyon. Presentations: Brad and Anna Webber The Committee and applicant concurred with staff report recommendations. Chairman Bond invited comments from the audience; there were none forthcoming. Moved by Chairman Bond, with a second by Member Ripplinger, that Application HC -51,312.5 be approved subject to conditions contained in Resolution No. 858. Motion carried 5-0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: Chairman Bond related the contents of the December, 1978 Mayor's luncheon meeting. The Committee adjourned at 11:15 PM to the next regular meeting of January 4, 1979 at 7:30 PM. APPROVED: /s/ H. Elliott Bond H. Elliott Bond, Chairman Architectural and Site Approval Committee ATTEST: /s/ Dorothy Cornelius Acting City Clerk -5-