DRC 08-03-06
Design Review Committee
August 3, 2006
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 777-3308
APPROVED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE DESIGN REVIEW
COMMITTEE HELD ON August 3, 2006
ROLL CALL
Committee Members present:
Taghi Saadati, Commissioner
Gilbert Wong, Commissioner
Committee Members absent:
Lisa Giefer, Chairperson
Staff present:
Aki Honda
Staff absent:
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
July 6, 2006
Postponed approval to the August 17th meeting
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
None
POSTPONEMENTSjREMOV AL FROM CALENDAR:
None
ORAL COMMUNICATION:
None
CONSENT CALENDAR:
None
PUBLIC HEARING:
None
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Application:
Applicant:
Location:
ASA-2006-04
Mike Rohde (Valko Fashion Park)
10123 N. Wolfe Road
Architectural and Site approval of revised elevation and landscape plans for a
restaurant 6,020 square feet restaurant, California Pizza Kitchen, and also
Islands Restaurant
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Design Review Committee decision final unless appealed
Staff member Honda explained that this meeting was necessary as part of the
conditions of approval imposed by the Planning Commission for Application ASA-
2006-04. The conditions stipulated that the applicant is required to obtain approval from
the Design Review Committee with regard to the proposed architectural features and
landscaping plan. Staff member Honda addressed each concern:
5a- Height alignment of restaurants to each other
The original plans were in error. The restaurants are the same height as each other
except for the hip roof portion on the Islands restaurant.
5b- muted color scheme
The color slides presented to the Planning Commission did not show the true colors of
the restaurants. A materials board has been submitted which shows the corporate colors
of the restaurants. The color slides did not show the restaurant's colors as bright as they
are.
5c- East (CPK) and West (Islands) elevation and landscaping enhancements, outdoor
seating and artwork
CKP has extended an exterior wall to wrap around the service area to shield the trash
bins. On the wall they added a stone base treatment. Staff has suggested that they also
incorporate trellises with climbing vines and artwork in between. Seating has been
requested by staff along Wolfe Road. The Islands restaurant has added shutters and
columns along the western wall. Staff recommends trellises here as well to further
soften the look of the wall.
5d- Similar architectural elements on both buildings
Both restaurants are proposing to use similar the stone/ stucco treatments as depicted in
the rendering shown on the wall at CPKfor condition 5c.
5e- Permeable pavers and stones integrated into the walkways between the restaurants
The new landscape plans now show the requested pavers and stone work.
6- Add additional landscaping to provide mitigating privacy concerns along East
Estates Drive and in the walkways and between the restaurants.
The restaurants are proposing only a small area of landscaping extending to the grassy
parkways because they share the landscaping responsibilities with their landlord, Sears.
The walkway along the existing hedge is narrow so a monument sign is proposed to go
in that space. Staff is recommending that the additional landscaping extend all the way
to the Ash trees.
The applicant (on behalf of CPK) stated that he liked the extended wall better than the
earlier "wing" wall. He reiterated that they are only responsible for the landscaping
around the buildings. Additional plantings need to be addressed with Sears. He also
commented on the proposed seating on the easterly side of the restaurant. The layout of
the restaurant with regard to the parking, entrances, surrounding neighborhood, etc., is
not conducive for seating along that elevation. They have a very nice patio area planned
for all of the outside seating.
The applicant (on behalf of Valko Fashion Park) also stated that seating in the corner
along the easterly side is not a good for various reasons. He also remarked about how
the condition to do additional plantings to mitigate privacy concerns to the neighbors
was unnecessary as the neighbors are all other commercial or retail establishments.
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The applicant (on behalf of Islands Restaurant) pointed out that the western wall was
already landscaped and had several doors in it, so didn't think a trellis type of
treatment would be feasible.
The applicant proposed a re-submittal to Staff showing the trellis placement along the
CPK restaurant (to satisfy conditions 5c & 5d) and a decorative treatment for the corner
area. He asked that the corner artwork or fountain feature be constructed after the
restaurants open for business so they can have a better idea of the pedestrian flow in the
area to gauge the size of the structure.
Commissioner Wong commented that the felt the concerns brought up by the Planning
Commission had been properly addressed. He motioned of approval with the following
conditions: #5C and #5D be resubmitted to approval at Staff level showing the
additional landscaping with trellis elements along the easterly elevation of the CPK
restaurant, #6 be stricken and that the decorative artwork or fountain treatment at the
corner of Wolfe Road and Stevens Creek Blvd be resubmitted for Staff approval and
construction of the feature needs to be completed within 3-6 months of building
occupancy. Chairperson Saadati concurred.
MOTION:
SECOND:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
VOTE:
Commissioner Wong
Commissioner Saadati
None
None
2-0
NEW BUSINESS:
None
Respectfully submitted:
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Beth Ebben
Administrative Clerk
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