DRC 02-02-2012
Design Review Committee
February 2, 2012
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 777-3308
ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE HELD ON February 2, 2012
ROLL CALL
Committee Members present: Marty Miller, Chairperson
Paul Brophy, Commissioner
Committee Members absent None
Staff present: George Schroeder
Staff absent: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
January 19, 2012
Minutes of the January 19, 2012 Design Review Committee meeting were not approved
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
None
POSTPONEMENTS/REMOVAL FROM CALENDAR:
ORAL COMMUNICATION:
None
CONSENT CALENDAR:
None
PUBLIC HEARING:
1. Application No.(s): M-2012-01
Applicant: Mark Creedon (Byer Properties)
Location: 20568-20840 Stevens Creek Boulevard
Modification to an Architectural and Site approval (ASA-2011-12) to allow for minor site and
architectural changes to a previously approved 8,136 square foot building
Design Review Committee decision final unless appealed.
Staff Member Schroeder explained that this Modification request is to reduce the number of tenants
previously approved for Building E from four to three and to make changes to the design including; a
minor reduction of the elevations, a darker color scheme, removal of a gabled roof feature and
insertion of architectural openings below the cornices. They have also increased the size of the
openings as shown in the new elevation site plan. Site modifications include a reduction of the overall
building foot print from 8,136 to 8,011 square feet, reducing the size of the tenant spaces, a reduction
of the hardscape and moving the trash enclosure deeper into the parking lot. Staff supports the
proposed changes since these changes still meet the Heart of the City Specific Plan requirements and
the designs are compatible with the other approved buildings on site. There were no questions from
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the Committee. The applicant addressed the Committee to thank them for the assistance with this
project.
A neighbor of the project, Lucille Honing, asked about replacing landscaping behind the Shopping
Center near her home. The existing landscaping has been removed and now their backyard view is
directly to Stevens Creek Boulevard. She also asked about a cinderblock structure. Staff member
Schroeder explained that a landscaping plan has been approved for the new restaurant building and
for around the TJ Maxx building. The applicant stated that the cinder block structure will be a trash
enclosure for Party City. Once completed, the trash enclosure will be gated to keep it closed. The
traffic pattern was explained to the neighbor to ensure her that the trucks will be picking up the trash
without needing to back up causing a lot of noise. She wanted to make sure the landscaping will be
re-done to help screen the buildings and reduce the noise. Another neighbor, Carol Phillips, stated
that she was concerned about the noise from trash collection. She also asked about the construction
materials for the sidewalk. Staff member Schroeder explained that they would be concrete pavers
similar in design to the ones already in use around Pete’s Coffee and Panera Bread.
Commissioner Brophy asked Staff to work with the Applicant to make sure that the landscaping
which has been removed is replaced. Chair Miller wanted to make sure the trash is collected at a
“neighborly” time of day to reduce the noise impacts to the surrounding residents.
MOTION: Commissioner Brophy moved to approve M-2012-01 with the above mentioned additions
to the resolution
SECOND: Chairperson Miller
ABSENT: none
ABSTAIN: none
VOTE: 2-0-0
OLD BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
None
Respectfully submitted:
/s/Beth Ebben
Beth Ebben
Administrative Clerk