DRC Reso 233 EXC-2006-02
CITY OF CUPERTINO
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, California 95014
RESOLUTION NO. 233
OF THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
APPROVING SIGN EXCEPTION TO ALLOW SIGNS TO EXCEED THE
MAXIMUM HEIGHT LIMITATION AND FOR SEVERAL TENANTS TO
HAVE ADDITIONAL WALL SIGNS AS PART OF A SIGN PROGRAM AT
AN EXISTING SHOPPING CENTER (MARKETPLACE)
SECTION I: PROTECT DESCRIPTION
Application No.: EXC-2006-02
Applicant: Todd Lee
Location: 19620-19780 Stevens Creek Boulevard
SECTION II: FINDINGS
WHEREAS, the Design Review Committee of the City of Cupertino received an
application for a Sign Exception, as described in this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Design Review Committee finds that the changes beneficial and
compatible with the surrounding area;
1. That the literal enforcement of the provisions of this title will result in restrictions
inconsistent with the spirit and intent of this title;
2. That the granting of the exception will not result in a condition which is
materially detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare; and
3. That the exception to be granted is one that will require the least modification of
the prescribed regulations and the minimum variance that will accomplish the
purpose.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That after careful consideration of maps, facts, exhibits, testimony and other evidence
submitted in this matter, the application no. EXC-2006-2, is hereby approved; and
That the subconclusions upon which the findings and conditions specified in this
Resolution are based and contained in the public hearing record concerning Application
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EXC-2006-2 as set forth in the Minutes of the Design Review Committee Meeting of
April 6, 2006, and are incorporated by reference herein.
SECTION III: CONDITIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DEPT.
1. APPROVED EXHIBITS
Approval is based on the sign program titled: "Exhibit C" consisting of 9 pages and
the colored sign exhibits attached to the staff report except as may be amended by
conditions in this resolution.
2. SIGN AREA
The proposed sign areas shall be consistent with the City Sign Ordinance.
3. DOUBLE ROW SIGNS
The total height of the double row signs shall be consistent with the approved sign
program referenced in the staff report. The linear widths of the double row signs
shall not exceed 50% of the corresponding businesses frontages.
4. SIGN APPROVAL -
This approval does not constitute design review approval of the signs for future
tenants unless otherwise stated in the staff report or shown on the approved
exhibits attached to the staff report. Each sign must receive Planning Department
approval via a director's minor modification prior to issuance of building permits.
The larger single rowed signs (30" to 36" - Merlion Restaurant & Bridal Store) shall
be reviewed and approved by the Design Review Committee prior to issuance of
building permits. The Wahoo Fish Taco sign exhibit shall be revised to be
consistent with the approved sign program.
5. BUILDING C
The applicant shall provide a detailed signage plan and program for Building C
consistent with the approved sign program. Said plan/program shall be reviewed
and approved by the Director of Community Development via a Director's Minor
Modification prior to issuance of building permits of any signs on Building C.
6. NEON
All exposed neon signs shall be approved by the Planning Commission via a sign
exception application.
7. TRELLIS EMBLISHMENTS
The trellis feature along the Stevens Creek Boulevard shall be embellished to better
frame the proposed sign and/or any future signs. The applicant shall work with
staff to revise the trellis design. A revised trellis plan shall be reviewed and
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approved by the Directors of Community Development prior to issuance of any
signs on and/or around the trellis.
8. NOTICE OF FEES, DEDICATIONS, RESERVATIONS OR OTHER EXACTIONS
The Conditions of Project Approval set forth herein may include certain fees,
dedication requirements, reservation requirements, and other exactions. Pursuant
to Government Code Section 66020(d) (1), these Conditions constitute written
notice of a statement of the amount of such fees, and a description of the
dedications, reservations, and other exactions. You are hereby further notified that
the 90-day approval period in which you may protest these fees, dedications,
reservations, and other exactions, pursuant to Government Code Section 66020(a),
has begun. If you fail to file a protest within this 90-day period complying with all
of the requirements of Section 66020, you will be legally barred from later
challenging such exactions.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6�' day of April 2006, at a Regular Meeting of the Design
Review Committee of the City of Cupertino, State of California, by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Chairperson Giefer, Saadati
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: none
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: none
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: none
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