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HomeMy WebLinkAboutASAC Minutes - 08-18-1977CITY OF CUPERTINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014 Telephone: 252-4505 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE APPROVAL COMMITTEE HELD ON AUGUST 18, 1977, IN THE LIBRARY CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA SALUTE TO THE FLAG Chairman Claudy called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Members Present: Bond (8:30), Irvine, Sallan, Chairman Claudy Members Absent: Ripplinger Staff Present: Senior Planning Technician Mark Caughey Planning Intern Kathryn McKenna NOTICE Chairman Claudy announced that no Public Hearings will be initiated after 11:00 p.m. If any Public Hearings are in progress at that time, they will be continued until 12:00 a.m. or until such time as they are conclude whichever comes first. INFORMAL REVIEW OF PLANNED DEVELOPMENT USE PERMIT APPLICATION: 18-U-77 Andrew P. Jara, Architect: Construction of a 9,800 sq. ft. professional office building in a Planned Development zone located on the south side of Pacifica Drive 110 ft. east of De Anza Boulevard. Mr. Jara presented a drawing of the proposed office building. It will be in mission style with two entrances and a central court. It is in- tended for use as a professional office building. An easement does exist but the applicant would prefer not to use the existing easement because it would mean a common entrance/exit with the service station next door. Member Irvine expressed concern about a dead end effect in the parking lot. Consensus: Members agreed that the office building plan would probably be acceptable when applicant applies for approval and saw no problem with the site in question. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of Regular Meeting of August 4, 1977 W, HC -201 Page 1 HC -201 Page 2 IMINUTES OF THE AUGUST 18, 1977, H -CONTROL MEETING Page 2, next to the last sentence should read, "Member Irvine noted they are trying to change the slumpstone, which matches their building, to look like wood." Page 11, first para., last sentence should read, "Along the south boundary, landscaping shall average 10' in width on the remaining front parcel to DeAnza Boulevard. Page 6, para. 3, the word "wall" should be removed. Member Irvine moved to approve the minutes as amended. Member Sallan seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0 (POSTPONEMENTS (There were none. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS There were none. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were none. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Application HC -51, 436.1 - Chrisman-Taylor Real Estate Investments requesting approval of site, architecture, landscaping, grading and lighting for a retail music store located adjacent to and southerly of Stevens Creek Boulevard approximately 450 ft. westerly of the intersection of South Blaney Avenue and Stevens Creek Boulevard. Continued from ASAC meeting of August 11, 1977 Applicants were not present. Member Sallan moved and Member Irvine seconded that this hearing be postponed to last on the agenda. Motion carried 3-0 2. Application HC -51, 075.443 - Vallco Park, Ltd. requesting approval of site and landscaping for a tennis facility located in the Vallco Village Shopping Center. Mr. William Tagg, 619 Torrington Drive, Sunnyvale; Michael Painter, of Painter and Associates, Landscape Architects, and Mr. Tom Clark were present. The applicant wishes to modify previously -approved site and landscaping. Major changes include a new interior courtyard and spectator seating and minimal planting along the South boundary so that future expansion can be facilitated. MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 18, 1977 H -CONTROL MEETING Applicant wishes to move covered practice courts eastward 60 ft. from the previously approved location. Also, the "V-shaped south end of the parking area is to be landscaped. Staff expressed concern about the sound impact of wooden spectator bleachers which would be facing a residential area. Answering this concern, Mr. Jara said that the wall would be several feet higher than the top of the highest bleacher. Mr. Clark added that the purpose of the bleacher (wooden benches) is for people waiting to use the tennis courts and for teaching demonstrations. It is not intended to be a tournament court, but principally a teaching and practice court. The top of the 2nd bench is only a couple of feet above the tennis court, and seating would accommodate approximately 30 people maximum. He said he does not envision a lot of cheering and noise and that he does not feel noise will be a problem. Member Sallan asked that the City have the right to place restrictions on the use of the facility if noise becomE a problem at a later date. Staff suggested that the "V" shaped end of the parking lot be squared out to be more functional and that the area near that end be landscaped. Mr. Painter pointed out the "V" shape in that area would be functional as a backup space for cars parked there and that it repeats diagonal lines elsewhere on the site. The Committee saw no problem with the "V" shape. Landscaping in that area will include drought -resistant plants. Regarding landscaping, the applicant indicated that future expansion whict is planned for the south boundary led to a decision to eliminate the planting of trees which would later have to be removed. The former landscaping plan called for Silver Dollar Eucalyptus trees. These will be replaced by "Flannel Bush". This is not a very visible area from the street and the bushes will use less water than the trees. The Committee agreed with this. Planting throughout the site will be with drought - resistant plants, with the exception of several small lawn areas which will be for recreational use. Drip irrigation will be used. The 10' masonry wall along the west boundary between the tennis facility and the residential area has landscaping along it only to a certain point Chairman Claudy requested that the planting along this wall be continued to the end of the wall. The Committee agreed with this. Since there was no comment from the audience, Member Sallan moved and Member Irvine seconded that the public hearing be closed. Motion carried 3-0 Member Sallan moved that application HC -51, 075.443 be recommended for approval by the City Council subject to standard ASAC conditions 1-8 to the extent that they do not conflict with the special conditions enumeratE herein. In the event a conflict does exist, the special conditions as enumerated herein shall apply. HC -201 Page 3 Approval of HC -51,075.44 HC -201 Page 4 MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 18, 1977 H -CONTROL MEETING Condition 9. The recommendation of approval is based on Exhibits B and C of this application except as may be amended by special conditions contained herein. Condition 10. Exhibits B and C of this application shall be modified to minimize unplanted pavement in parking areas depicted thereon. Final configuration of parking area planting shall be subject to staff approval. Landscaping shall be continued along the west wall as proposed in Exhibit C. Condition 11. The proposed "Fremontia California Glory" on the south side of the building shall continue eastward to the east property line of the subject development. Condition 12. The City retains the privilege of reviewing the site should there be complaints as to noise impact on residents from the teaching and practice courts. The motion was seconded by Member Irvine. Motion carried 3-0 The application will go to the City Council for approval on September 6. 3. Application HC -51, 283.21 - William Passavanti (The Sandpiper) requesting approval of architecture for a patio addition to an existing restaurant located at the northwest corner of Mary Avenue and Stevens Creek Boulevard. Mr. Keith Brown of TD3 Architects, and Mr. Guy Rossino (representing Mr. Passavanti) were present. Staff has no real concerns regarding the application. The applicant wishes to enclose an existing patio area as an extension of existing banquet facilities. An oak tree in the patio area will be enclosed with a glass atrium. The enclosure will go up to the roof line so that water will be channeled to the tree from the roof. Chairman Claudy was concerned that the atrium will fill with water in heavy rain. Mr. Brown assured him that the tree has a rock base for drainage. Other plants in the patio area will remain as an indoor planted area. Members voiced concern about the well-being of the tree. Consensus: The well-being of the tree shall be guarded as a condition of approval. Since there were no comments from the audience, Member Irvine moved and Member Sallan seconded that public hearings be closed. Motion carried 3-0 pproval of Member Irvine moved and Member Sallan seconded that Application HC -51, C-51,283.21 283.21 be recommended for approval subject to standard ASAC conditions 1-8 and Conditions 9 and 10 enumerated herein. MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 18, 1977 H -CONTROL MEETING Condition 9. The recommendation of approval is based upon Exhibit B of this application except as may be amended by special conditions contained herein. Condition 10. Every precaution will be taken to insure the life and safe of the oak tree in the patio area. The tree shall be monitored and corrective remedies shall be implemented if needed. Motion carried 3-0 4. Application HC -51,188.1 - Dr. Joseph Brown (Cupertino Animal Hospital) requesting approval of architecture and landscaping for a wall additioi to the existing animal hospital located at 10365 North De Anza Boulevard. Dr. Brown proposes to build a concrete block wall along the south boundary line between the veterinary hospital and an auto part/machine shop next door. He explained that auto shop customers use the hospital's lot as a parking area and that motor oil and other debris tends to en- croach on his site. Landscaping improvements will consist of bougain- villaea and dwarf citrus -planted along the wall. The City's traffic engineer has said that the proposed wall height is not acceptable. He has modified the height by removing one row of blocks and part of another to increase visibility for those backing out of the auto shop parking area on to De Anza Boulevard. Since there were no comments from the audience, Member Irvine moved and Member Sallan seconded that public hearings be closed. Motion carried 3-0 Member Irvine moved and Member Sallan seconded that Application HC -51, 188.1 be recommended for approval subject to standard ASAC conditions 1-8 and Conditions 9 and 10 enumerated herein. Condition 9. The recommendation of approval is based upon Exhibits C and C-i showing a 3'4" wall height per the traffic engineer's recommenda- tion. Condition 10. Improvements allowed under this application are temporary in nature. The applicant or his successor may be required to remove said improvements in whole or in part at such time as the subject site is improved consistent with the 50 ft. parkway setback required under the De Anza Boulevard Conceptual Plan. Motion carried 3-0 Application HC -51,436.1 - Chrisman-Taylor Real Estate Investments requesting approval of site, architecture, landscaping, grading and lighting for a retail music store located adjacent to and southerly of Stevens Creek Boulevard approximately 450 ft. westerly of the intersection of South Blaney Avenue and Stevens Creek Boule- vard. Continued from ASAC meeting of August 11, 1977. (Postponed from beginning of agenda.) HC -201 Page 5 Approval of HC -51,188.1 HC -201 Page 6 Approval of HC -51,436.1 MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 18, 1977 H -CONTROL MEETING R. Chrisman of Chrisman/Taylor, Kenneth Rodrigues of Habitec Architects, and Bob Irving of the Custom House were present. Mr. Irving said that the ingress -egress plan is not desirable to him but that he feels it is a satisfactory compromise. He stated that he feels that parking in front of the restaurant is unsightly and unnecessary and would like to eliminate it. He expressed disappointment with the plan, which will eliminate a separate entrance for his establishment and places a lot of "Detroit iron" directly in front of the restaurant. There is sufficient parking in the rear of the restaurant. Consensus:- Parking in front of the Custom House will be eliminated. Small signs should be placed in the common driveway indicating the entrance and exit so that one-way traffic is achieved. Landscaping hir. Rodrigues reported that 9 new cork trees y UIHe are a i ready there) will be added and ground cover will be planted in the median strip of the driveway. Member Bond suggested that stepping stones be placed in the median strip so that people do not trample the ground cover when crossing from one side to the other. Mr. Rodrigues reported that a tree has been added in front of the building as requested at the last H -Control meeting. Lighting Lights will be on wood posts similar to existing signs at the Custom House and The Adobe. The color of the globe will be a bronze tone, also consistent to lighting on the other two sites. The shape of the signs will be a modified box. Lights will go primarily in the rear of the store with two on the east side. Consensus:- The color of the sign band background is not approved until the time when signs are approved. Since there were no comments from the audience, Member Bond moved and Member Irvine seconded that the public hearing be closed. Motion carried 4-0 Member Sallan moved and Member Bond seconded that Application HC -51, 436.1 be recommended for approval subject to standard ASAC conditions 1-8 and Conditions 9 and 10 enumerated herein. Condition 9 - Approval is based on Exhibits A, Rev. 2, B, B1, C first revision, D, E, and E first revision. Condition 10 - The supporting posts for the trellis work shall be wood. Motion carried 4-0 The application will go before the City Council on September 6. MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 18, 1977 H -CONTROL MEETING Chairman Claudy called a recess at 9:10 pm. The meeting reconvened at 9:23. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Dennis Otsuji of Wimmer Yamara & Assoc. and Bill Teirney of 3114 Panmure Court, San Jose were present. The Committee decided to draw up a recommendation regarding landscaping approval in general before going to the specific case of Home Federal of Cupertino. After additional input on drip irrigation systems from Mr. Otsuji (including higher cost because more labor is involved in drip irrigation installation), the Committee came up with the following recommendations. Required: 1. Drip irrigation shall be installed where applicable (ie, ground cover and trees, etc.). 2. The landscaping plan calls for proper preconditioning of the soil. 3. Drought -tolerant plants shall be used in at least 50% of planted area subject to review at a later date. Recommended: 1. Use of water sensor systems is encouraged. 2. Use of recycled water recommended where possible. 3. Proper maintenance of irrigation systems for greater efficiency in water use. The foregoing requirements and recommendations would apply to approvals of future landscaping applications. consensus : - The Committee would like to see the Council modify the curre landscaping ban to the extent that an applicant who currently has a land- scaping plan approved be allowed to install their landscaping if they are willing to modify the plan to meet the Committee's recommended guidelines. Any others not willing to comply with these requirements must wait until the ban is lifted. This recommendation is based on an absence of data that an all-out ban is realizing significant savings in water, and the need for a long range plan to conserve water. Mr. Otsuji presented Home Federal's revised landscaping plan. In the lawn area in the front, the landscape architects will be using the Nu -All sweat system and drip irrigation will be used in other areas. Mounds wer taken out, making the site nearly flat. Staff requested that a new grading plan be submitted. Drought -resistant plants will be used through out with a few exceptions. HC -201 Page 7 ht Approval of Home Federal revised landscaping HC -201 Page 8 MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 18, 1977 H -CONTROL MEETING Member Bond moved approval of the Home Federal revised landscaping plan and irrigation system, subject to the City Council's approval for implementation. Member Irvine seconded the motion. Member Sallan pointed out that the landscaping ban policy of the City would have to be lifted before the plan could be implemented. Motion carried 4-0 Chairman Claudy called for a vote on the recommendations and requirements developed by the committee as listed above. 4-0 in favor of the recommendations NEW BUSINESS There was none INTER -COMMISSION NOTES There were none ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 p.m. until the next regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. on September 8, 1977. Respectfully submitted, ATTEST: /s/ Wm. E. Ryder' City Clerk APPROVED: /s/ John Claudy Chairman