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HomeMy WebLinkAboutASAC Minutes - 09-08-1977CITY 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 SEPTEMBER 8, 1977 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA SALUTE TO THE FLAG Chairman Claudy called the meeting to order at 7:11 p.m. with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Members Present: Bond, Ripplinger, Sallan, Chairman Claudy Members Absent: Irvine Staff Present: Senior Planning Technician Mark Caughey INFORMAL REVIEW OF PLANNED DEVELOPMENT USE PERMIT APPLICATIONS: 19-U-77 Devcon Construction, Inc.: Construction of a light industrial building containing approximately 19,475 sq. ft. Said property is located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Tantau Avenue and Pruneridge Avenue. This application was withdrawn. 20-U-77 Valico Park, Ltd.: To allow change of use in first story of existing office building to pre-school. Said property is located adjacent to and southerly of Pruneridge Avenue approxi- mately 1,100 ft. easterly of Wolfe Road. Consensus - The applicant should show that the area is safe for children; the area should be fenced, and adequate restroom facilities should be provided. 22-U-77 South County Development Corporation: Construction of a retail building containing approximately 4,000 sq. ft. Said property is located southerly and adjacent to Stevens Creek Boulevard approximately 116 ft. easterly of Blaney Avenue. Staff reported that the building is intended to be used for retailing or professional office. Staff is attempting to get mutual access between the site and that of the Fisherman's Village restaurant. Consensus - Sees no problem with the application. HC -202 Page 1 HC202 Page 2 MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 8, 1977 ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE APPROVAL COMMITTEE MEETING APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of Adjourned Regular Meeting of August 11, 1977. The following corrections were made to the minutes: Page 7, Para. 2, first sentence should read: Member Sallan objected to the round light fixtures based on inconsistency to neighboring developments. Page 7, Para. 2, last sentence should read: This approach would blend in well with the lighting of the Custom House. Page 6: Mention should be made that Member Ripplinger voiced his objection to the proposed Stereo Scene sign during discussion of said sign. Page 1, last sentence should read: One-half of the Yard is occupied by orchard, part of which will remain for the present. Page 3, item #2 under New Methods -Drip Irrigation should read: 2. Plants can be planted at wider intervals with coverage still resulting in 1 1/2 to 2 years. Page 3, item #4 under New Methods -Drip Irrigation should read: 4. Since delivery heads are underground or if above ground are not visibly attractive,vandalism loss is less. Page 4, item #7 under New Methods -Drip Irrigation should read: 7. Root stress systems, which measure the moisture of the soil and therefore how much water is needed, are making progress. They would increase efficiency of drip irrigation systems. Page 4, item #4 under disadvantages should read: 4. All plants on the same system of valve must have similar water requirements for appropriate watering. Member Sallan moved and Member Bond seconded that the minutes of August 4 be approved as corrected. Motion carried, 4-0 Minutes of Regular Meeting of August 18, 1977. MemberSallanmoved and Member Bond seconded that the minutes of August 18, 1977 be approved as submitted. Motion carried, 3-0 Member Ripplinger abstaining POSTPONEMENTS City Council sent back the architectural portion of the Chrisman-Taylor Real Estate Application. This will be dealt with under Unfinished Business. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - none MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 8, ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE APPROVAL COMMITTEE MEETING ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Chairman Claudy reported that the City Council unanimously approved the ASAC recommendations presented by Staff. This means that those applicants wi, approved landscape plans will be allowed to install landscaping if they meet requirements of installing drip irrigation for trees, shrubs and ground cover areas; put in at least 50% drought -resistant plants, and submit soil preparation plan to Staff. Sprinklers can be used in lawn areas, but they cannot be installed yet. Hereafter, any new development approved will be required to use drip irrigation. Staff will notify by letter any who are affected by this decision. Chairman Claudy noted that Home Federal Savings was in the audience at the Council meeting and they will be allowed to install their landscaping. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Application HC -51,392.4 - John Sobrato and Carl Berg (Four -Phase Systems) requesting approval of architecture for Building 4 of Four -Phase Systems complex. Continued from ASAC meeting of August 4, 1977. John Sobrato of Sobrato-Berg Properties reported that the architectural concept is identical to the other buildings which were already approved and are in use at this time. Staff recommends approval. Vincent Kemble, Jr., 10601 Larry Way, is a resident of the area adjacent to Four -Phase. He brought up two points which the residents feel need attention. The first is line of sight. Mr. Kemble reported that he can see into the offices from his bedroom window. He pointed out that the ground level is varied and that the 9 foot wall is not adequate in some cases. Mr. Sobrato suggested that perhaps trees could be added in places along the wall. This would eventually screen residents from the office building. Chairman Claudy suggested that the residents and Mr. Sobrato discuss the problem and come up with a solution pleasing to both. He thanked Mr. Kemble for bringing it to the Committee's attention. The second point brought up by Mr. Kemble is the problem of noisy garbage pickup between 5:45 and 6:00 a.m. This is out of the control of Four - Phase. Mr. Sobrato stated that the City is responsible to tell Los Altos Garbage to stick to certain hours in residential areas. Chairman Claudy stated that the City is aware of the problem of noise in general; he would strongly encourage a noise ordinance. He suggested that the City Manager be called about this specific problem. Member Ripplinger pointed out that the Sheriff must be called for each incident. Member Bond suggested that Staff find out what the facts are about garbage pickup noise and contact Mr. Kemble with the information. Member Bond moved and Member Ripplinger seconded that public hearings be closed. Motion carried, 4-0 HC -202 Page 3 ith HC -202 Page 4 MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 8, 1977 ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE APPROVAL COMMITTEE MEETING Member Bond moved and Member Ripplinger seconded that the application be approved subject to standard ASAC conditions, based on Exhibits A and B of the application. Motion carried, 4-0 Statement of Findinas In the interest of screening residents' yards, the Committee finds that it would be desirable for the applicant to add additional land- scaping to the Easterly property line. 2. Application HC -51,227.5 - Santa Clara Valley Water District requesting advisory review of site, landscaping and grading for a proposed ground water recharge pond located at the intersection of Bubb Road and McClellan Road. Since there was no one present to represent the applicant, Member Sallan moved and Member Bond seconded that this application be moved to the end of the agenda. Motion carried, 4-0 3. Application HC -51,410.2 -Blaze Signs (G.P.I. Publications) requesting approval of a sign program for a single tenant industrial building located at the northeast corner of Lazaneo Drive and Bandley Drive. James Crockett of G.P.I Publications and Lyle Smith of Blaze Signs were present. Staff recommends that sign copy be limited to firm name and street number and logo to be consistent with Section 7.03 of the Sign Ordinance and the intent of the sign program to identify a firm and not advertise. Mr. Crockett explained that the name "G.P.I. Publications" is not well-known by it's customers, who are used to dealing with its various components (Guitar Player Magazine, etc.). Another concern of the Staff is that the proposed sign is 34 sq. feet, instead of 30 sq. feet, which is the limit. Staff pointed out that the ordinance allows flexibility in adherence to this standard. Lyle Smith indicated that the sign could be reduced to fit the standard with no problem. Member Ripplinger commented that he believes the professional people who deal with G.P.I. would be able to identify the company without the listing of components on the sign. Consensus - A straw vote indicated that the sign as presently proposed would not be approved and that members of the Committee agree with the Staff recommendations mentioned above. MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 8, 1977 ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE APPROVAL COMMIT- TEE MEETING Mr. Crockett stated he felt he would rather keep the street numbers off the sign and keep the identification of the various parts on the sign. Member Bond moved and Member Sallan seconded that public hearings be closed. Motion carried 4-0 Member Bond moved and Member Ripplinger seconded that the application HC -51,410.2 be denied. Motion carried 4-0 Chairman Claudy advised the applicant that continuation at this time (i.e., work with that conforms), or appeal the denial to thi applicant wishes to appeal, he must send a this hearing to the City Council to get on indicated that he will appeal the denial. he could either request a Staff to come up with a sign City Council. If the letter within 5 days of the agenda. Mr. Crockett 4. Application HC -51,437.1 - Steve Stockwell and Lynn Hethcock (Spinnin'Wheels Skatepark) requesting approval of site, architecture, landscaping, lighting, grading and signing for a skateboard park located adjacent to and westerly of Stelling Road. Steve Stockwell and Lynn Hethcock were present. S i to There is a 25 foot setback from the curb now. This is acceptable to the Committee. Applicant does intend to provide bicycle racks. Planning Commission required that the bike racks be under surveillance by skatepark em- ployees. There will be two employees on the site supervising the runs, and they will keep an eye on the bike racks. Also, a window has been put in the wall of the pro -shop adjacent to the racks, where employees inside the store will be able to see them. There will be 45 parking spaces in the lot. The existing Church parking lot abutts the skate park lot. The church has given permission for spill -over parking. Architecture The Committee sees no problem with architecture. The downspout will be redesigned so as not to be obvious in the front elevation. Landscaping The Planning Commission would like to see landscaping in the undeveloped north end of the site and staff suggested use of plants which can be easily moved. Applicant wishes to be relieved of this because the area will be developed soon and they feel it would look out of place on that end. Member Bond commented that landscaping there may look as if it was for the service station next door. HC -202 Page 5 HC -202 Page 6 Approval of HC -51,437.1 MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 8, 1977 ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE APPROVAL COMI-1ITTEE MEETING Consensus - Phase 2 landscaping need not be installed until it is developed or until the adjacent property on Homestead Road is developed, whichever comes first. Member Sallan suggested substitution of evergreen trees for the cherry and plum trees now proposed in parking lot. Applicant agreed to this. Applicant said that landscaping on the West end will now have pine trees instead of eucalyptus because pines would be less of a maintenance problem, and eucalyptus bark, etc. would be somewhat of a safety hazard. Member Sallan also suggested some taller trees be planted in the East part of the parking lot and that the planter areas consisting only of low level plants have some tree types added. Staff suggested that there be some mounding undulation on the Stelling Road frontage planter area. Applicant is to verify that plantings are at least 50% drought resistant and that proper soil preparation will be used. Applicant will use drip irrigation. Grading Grading as shown is satisfactory. Lighting Concrete pedestals shall be deleted from the proposed lighting fixtures installed at grade level and wattage per lamp is not to exceed 250 watts. Signing The sign was modified to conform to Staff recommendations and the Committee saw no problem with it.. Member Sallan moved and Member Bond seconded to close public hearings. Motion carried 4-0 Member Ripplinger moved that Application HC -51,437.1 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 enumerated herein. In the event a conflict does exist, the special conditions as enumerated herein shall apply. The motion was seconded by Member Sallan. Condition 9 - That the recommendation of approval is based on Exhibits A, A -1 , Bfirst revision, B -1, C, C-1, C-1 first revision, C-2 and F first revision of this application except as may be amended by special conditions contained herein. MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 8, 1977 ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE APPROVAL COMMIT- HC -202 TEE MEETING Page 7 Condition 10 - Exhibit A shall be modified to reflect a bicycle parking area within constant surveillance security as required by the Planning Commission. "Bonus Built" bicycle racks shall be installed in the bicycle parking area subject to approval of the Traffic Engineer. Condition 11 - Consistent with Condition #24 of the Planning Commission resolution #1712, landscaping within phase 2 need not be installed until property adjacent thereto is developed or the skateboard park expands in size, whichever occurs first. Condition 12 - The proposed downspout on the South side of the pro shop building (Exhibit B, first revision) shall be relocated to the West end of the building. Condition 13 - Planting selections 4 and 5 depicted on Exhibit C-2 shall be changed to evergreen broadleaf varieties and additional trees shall be added to the East planter area subject to Staff approval. Condition 14 - The applicant shall present written documentation from a landscape architect at the building permit level verifying that at least 50% of the proposed plantings to be installed in the subject development are drought resistant. Further, the applicant shall install drip irrigation equipment within all non -sod areas of the development, shall revise Exhibit C to provide irregular spacing of the mayten trees adjacent to Stelling Road, shall provide more natural undulation to earth mounding adjacent to Stelling Road, and shall provide additions' landscaping details to the West edge of the skating area. Condition 15 - Concrete pedestals shall be deleted from proposed lightinc fixtures which shall be installed at grade level. Fixture wattage shall not exceed 250 per lamp and coverage plans for all fixtures will be subject to Staff review at the building permit level. Motion carried 4-0 Application HC -51,227.5 - Santa Clara Valley Water District requesting advisory review of site, landscaping and grading for a proposed ground water recharge pond located at the intersection of Bubb Road and McClelli Road. (Postponed from earlier in the agenda). There was no representative from the Water District present at this time however, Mark Caughey of Staff gave a brief review of the plans. He explained that the Water District is not responsible to the City for any permit and this application is for advisory purposes only. Consensus - Committee members agreed on the following points: (1) The proposed fence is the same height and type as that around the pond in the back of the Shell station, so there is no reason to change it; (2) The Santa Clara Valley Water District should research the safety effectiveness of the proposed guard rail system to ensure its appropriatE application in this particular development, especially the guard rail stub, which should be tapered into the ground; (3) The west boundary of �n HC -202 Page 8 MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 8, 1977 ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE APPROVAL COMMITTEE MEETING the pond area should be landscaped similar to areas of the development, and that gently -contoured mounding be employed along the east property boundary; and (4) that the landscaping in general should be beefed up. Mark Caughey reported that the traffic engineer had recommended that the Water District work with CalTrans on the safety of the guard rail. Chairman Claudy noted that the curb could launch a vehicle right over the guard rail if approached at the right angle at a certain speed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Because the architecture of the Chrisman-Taylor property was not approved by the City Council, the Architectural and Site Approval Committee agreed to hear modification made by the applicants. The Council would like to see the architecture changed to more closely tie in with that of the Adobe and the Custom House. Chairman Claudy expressed the opinion that he does not feel that specific architecture should be required where there is not a plan for that area. Mr. Ken Rodrigues and Mr. Robert Chrisman were present. Mr. Rodrigues said that since the City Council meeting, the roof line was dropped down 3 feet. Mr. Chrisman said that the slant of the roof could be modified to accentuate that line to tie in with the hip roof of the Custom House. Consensus - The applicant has modified the architecture to meet conditions of the City Council. Member Bond moved to recommend approval and modification of the architecture per Exhibit B, 3rd revision of Application HC -51,436.1. The motion was seconded by Member Ripplinger. Motion carried 4-0. NEW BUSINESS It has been proposed that bus shelters be allowed with advertising on the inside and outside of both ends of the shelter. Member Ripplinger expressed concern about the location of shelters only on busy street for advertising purposes, which would leave the less busy street without shelters. Chairman Claudy said that his interpreta- tion of the proposal is that the shelters would be put at all bus stops, no matter if on a major street or not. After further discussion, the following points were agreed upon by the Committee members: The Committee is opposed to the proposal on the grounds that it would violate the City's sign ordinance regarding off -site signs, identification vs. advertising, signs probably would not represent Cupertino businesses. MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 8, 1977 ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE APPROVAL COMMIT- TEE MEETING Members also felt that allowing the advertising would be an open invita- tion for other kinds of advertising such as billboards, and this would lead to difficulty in signing control. If the Council agrees to the proposal, it should come back to the Architectural and Site Control Committee for a sign program; and H -Control members would like to see actual photos of proposed shelters. In other new business, members agreed that the Dean Witter wall sign should be removed. Member Sallan expressed concern about the moving sign at Vallrn Park, She felt that a message moving across the sign violated the intent of the signing approval. Mr. Caughey said that building permits were issued for the sign based on plans identical to those approved by the Committee. Operation of the sign is what appears to be in question. The meeting was adjourned at 10:32 p.m. until the next regular H -Control meeting of September 22 at 7:00 p.m. APPROVED: /s/ John Claudy Chairman ATTEST: /s/ Wm. E. Ryder City Clerk HC -202 Page 9