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HomeMy WebLinkAboutASAC Minutes - 01-06-1977CITY 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 JANUARY 6, 1977 IN THE LIBRARY CONFERENCE ROOM CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA SALUTE TO THE FLAG Ch. Sallan called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Members present: Bond, Claudy, Irvine, Ripplinger, Ch. Sallan Members absent: None Staff present: Senior Planning Technician Mark Caughey INFORMAL REVIEW OF PLANNED DEVELOPMENT USE PERMIT APPLICATIONS 1. 26-U-76 James Jackson, Daniel Donovan, Ralph Brogdon: Construction of a single -story professional office building containing approximately 4,200 sq. ft. located at the northwest corner of Pacifica Drive and Torre Avenue. Elevations and site plan for application 26-U-76 were reviewed by the Committee. It met with general approval of the Members. However, Member Claudy said he worries about phased developments where the applicant wishes to hold off on landscaping of the entire site during initial development. After discussion, the Committee felt the entire site should be suitably landscaped around the perimeter. Member Bond noted that phase II will hide the trash area from Pacifica and wonders if the phase I landscaping will adequately take care of this problem. The Committee felt the trash area should be located in a more feasible area with phase I and then relocated at the time phase II is developed. HC -183 Page 1 HC -183 Page 2 HC -51,158.2 & HC -51,365.12 cont 'd MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 6, 1977, H -CONTROL MEETING 2. 28-U-76 May Investment Company: Construction of four dwelling units located easterly of and adjacent to Terry Way at its southerly terminus. Member Irvine felt that this development is taking advantage of the zero lot line concept with its narrow side yards. He felt the 8 ft. side yard should be a minimum of 12 ft. Member Ripplinger felt it would be hard to get anyone to occupy these homes. Member Bond did not feel these homes would be a credit to the City of Cupertino. It was noted there is a 13to 18' back yard setback. Member Claudy was not overly enamored of this plan. it is not "what he would like, but perhaps there are some people who would like to live here. Although this density is less than maximum, Member Irvine said three units would fit better on this piece of property. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ch. Sallan postponed the approval of the Minutes of December 9 and 22, 1976. POSTPONEMENTS Moved by Member Claudy, seconded by Member Bond, to continue to the next meeting applications HC -51,158.2 (Togo's) and HC -51,365.12 (Downey Savings and Loan). Motion carried, 5-0 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Caughey said the Pacific Steamer, at Homestead and Foothill, has asked permission to repaint the exterior of the building. A paint chip was submitted. The Committee saw no great problems with the color submitted, but if there is no urgency on this matter the staff was asked to take pictures of the site for the Committee's attention at the next meeting. MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 6, 1977 H -CONTROL MEETING The Senior Planning Technician reported he'd had a discussion with the Sheriff in regard to speed control methods to be used at the rear of the new commercial development on Stevens Creek Blvd. and Portal Avenue. The Sheriff would prefer grouted rock, but would settle for speed bumps. The Senior Planning Technician reported the Traffic Engineer has determined there should be a bus stop on Stevens Creek Blvd. in front of this commercial development. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. Application HC -51,402.1 - Terranomics Corporation requesting approval of site, architecture, landscaping, lighting, grad- ing and signing for a multi -tenant commercial shopping center located at the southeast corner of Portal Avenue and Stevens Creek Blvd. Continued form H -Control meeting of December 22, 1976. Ch. Sallan noted the grading and site layout were settled at the last public hearing on this matter. Architect B. Johnson presented a revised site plan. His office is located at 1430 Franklin Street, Oakland, CA. Mr. Merritt Sher, 280 Battery Street, San Francisco, CA 94111, said he would prefer not to put in the off -site improvements consisting of the traffic divider on Portal Avenue. Ch. Sallan noted the plan reviewed at this meeting was labeled Exhibit A Revision 2, dated 1/04/77. Member Claudy was answered by Mr. Anderson that there are four areas in the parking lot where people can leave their empty shopping carts. Member Claudy would like to see the curb opposi€e the store painted red so the customers won't park along there. Generally, Member Claudy felt the site plan looked pretty good. The Senior Planning Technician presented a sketch of the proposed bus stop. Renderings of the proposed commercial center were studied by the Committee. There was a discussion about the orange tile under the front windows of_.the_Long's Drug Store. Once again, it was noted this faces in a northerly direction and is under a 15' overhang. Member Claudy was not against the orange tiles. The red and white Long's Drug Store sign will be located 7' above the orange tile. The issue of color clash was discussed. This was not particularly objectionable to most of the Committee. HC -183 Page 3 HC -183 Page 4 MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 6, 1977, H —CONTROL MEETING Mr. George R. Killam, Long's Drug, Inc., 141 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA., said they feel very strongly about the aesthetics of this store front. There is a masonry course across the top of the orange tile, under the windows. Mr. Michael Painter, landscape architect, reviewed the updated landscape plans. There will be clustered groups of ash trees along Stevens Creek Blvd. which will give very attractive vistas into the shopping center. There will be 2' to 3' of mounding and then some flat areas. There is a 10' wide buffer that narrows down to 5'. After considerable discussion, Ch. Sallan said the definition of screening of the cars is the problem here. Mr. Painter said we must also consider the public safety factor. Mr. Painter said they are checking with a consultant about the feasibility of moving the palms and removing the ivy from them. If this is not feasible, they will replace them. Mr. Painter emphasized it is more important to spend the money on the pit the trees are planted in than on the size of the trees. They would prefer to put in 5 gallon size because they would be the most successful. The Committee decided they would prefer to have 2/3 in 5 gallon size and 1/3 in 15 gallon size. The developers were informed by the Committee that the wooden fence that abuts the residential must be removed and replaced with a masonry wall. Lighting was discussed next. It will be the same as Vallco's energy -saving type. Ch. Sallan cautioned that the lights must not intrude on the nearby residential. The signing program was discussed next. There will be individual letters in cans with white face. Logo signs were discussed. The R will be left on Long's fascia sign. The Long's sign will be "channel classic" brick red with gold bevel. This sign drawing is labeled "Exhibit F". Ch. Sallan asked for comments from the audience. There were none. Moved by Member Bond, seconded by Member Ripplinger to close the public hearing. Motion carried, 4-0 MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 6, 1977, H -CONTROL MEETING Moved by Member Bond, seconded by Member Claudy, to approve application HC -51,402.1 with the standard H -Control conditions and the following additional conditions: 1) There shall be a median placed on Portal Avenue,-southermost, to prevent trucks driving into the residential district and then back into the loading area, as shown on Exhibit A Revision 2. 2) Planter island curbs at the front of the buildings shall be painted red to prevent parking. 3) In areas not covered by this proposal, these areas will be planted and sprinklers installed in areas not under construction at the time of occupancy. 4) Landscaping: The grade of the mounding in the landscaping is in relationship to the parking lot side to provide screening of the cars. 5) The wood fence at the rear of the property shall be replaced by a masonry wall. 6) The lighting shall be the same as at Vallco Park. 7) The light standards will not have concrete standards without greenery. 8) There will be no direct light sources into the residential areas. 9) On minor tenant signs the letters may be no more than 15" hig with the color being channel classic with brick red return with gold bevel, white face, internally lighted. The staff shall review the light intensity. 10) The Longs sign, Exhibit F is approved as. modified. 11) Other major tenant signs must receive Committee approval. 12) The two northernmost cart -return areas shall be redesigned with increased screening of carts. AYES: Members Bond, Claudy, Irvine, Ripplinger, Ch. Sallan NOES: None Motion carried, 5-0 Ch. Sallan called a recess at 9:40 PM. The meeting reconvened at 9:50 PM. 4. Application HC -51,058.10 - James C. Finch (Pants -Off) requesting approval of a sign program for a commercial center located at '10161 South De Anza Blvd. Continued from H —Control meeting of December 22, 1976. Mr. Jim Finch, 10171 South De Anza Blvd., Cupertino, reviewed his suggested sign program for the commercial center on the west side of De Anza Blvd., between Scofield Drive and Sunrise Drive. HC -183 Page 5 HC -51,402.1 approved HC -183 Page 6 Sign Program continued MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 6, 1977, H -CONTROL MEETING I. A & B were acceptable to the Committee. On C, the Committee decided only the first sentence should be left in. They made no firm decision on D. The situation of stores with less frontage in relation to their depth was explored as to their sign size,--but-no determination was made. Moved by Member Claudy, seconded by Member Bond that the sign program be such that they be allowed 1-1/2' of sign area for every foot of store frontage. This motion and second were withdrawn when it became apparent there would be no vote on it. Moved by Member Bond that Walker and Lee would get 1-1/2 times the linear frontage and the others would get 1 linear foot frontage. This motion died for lack of a second. Member Claudy proposed the sign area be 1 sq. ft. sign area per 1 sq. ft. of store area and the maximum can height . . . . This motion died for lack of a second. After further discussion, it was determined the sign size shall conform with the existing ordinance. After a short discussion on the balance of this suggested sign program, it was moved by Member Ripplinger, seconded by Member Bond to continue this item. AYES: Members Bond, Claudy, Irvine, Ripplinger, Ch. Sallan NOES: None Motion carried, 5-0 5. Application HC -51,070.1 - Bethel Lutheran Church requesting approval of site, architecture and landscaping for expansion of classroom facilities. Said property is located at the southwest. corner of Finch Avenue and Sorenson Avenue. Continued from H -Control meeting of December 22, 1976. Colored slides of the site were shown on the screen. One question was the status of the two magnificent fir trees existing on the property. Architect Robin Kipp, 10601 South De Anza Blvd., Cupertino, said they will definitely save the larger one, but the smaller one will have to be removed from the courtyard. MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 6, 1977, H --CONTROL MEETING Messrs. Don Lee and Bill Fisher, Members of the Building Committee of this Church, said they have put in their 1977 budget the cost of half a fence and they will be negotiating with the owners of the adjacent apartment complex. Mr. Lee. said that basically, the architecture is there, and they are just expanding on it. Elevations and the site plan were reviewed. There will be a 2.5 to 3' mound at the entrance on Sorenson Avenue, which was recom- mended by the City staff and agreed upon by the applicant. After discussion, the applicant agreed to substitute the plants on the drawings designated by "T", by those marked "X". Since there were no comments from the audience, it was moved by Member Bond, seconded by Member Claudy to close the Public Hearing. Motion carried, 5-0 Moved by Member Claudy, seconded by Member Bond to approve application HC -51,070.1, subject to the standard conditions with the following additional conditions: 1) Prior to construction, a landscape architect shall be consults relative to survival of the large tree in the courtyard area. 2) On the planting plan, "X" shall be substituted for "T". 3) Efforts shall be made to save by moving the smaller tree in the courtyard. 4) Planter areas on the western exit on Sorenson Avenue shall be mounded to add visual interest and vertical plants shall be substituted, such as Xylosma. 5) Two trees shall be added to each planter area in the north- west corner of the site. Motion carried, 5-0 ADJOURNMENT Mooed by Member Bond, seconded by Member Claudy to adjourn this meeting at 11:30 PM to 7;00 PM, January 13, 1977. ATTEST: Is/ Wm. E. Ryder City Clerk Motion carried, 5-0 APPROVED: Is/ C. Nancy Sallan Chairwoman HC -183 Page 7 HC -51,070.1 approved