DRC Reso 213EXC-2005-11
CITY OF CUPERTINO
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, California 95014
RESOLUTION NO. 213
OF THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
APPROVING A SIGN EXCEPTION TO ALLOW A SECOND VISIBLE
WALL SIGN, THREE BLADE SIGNS AND TO EXCEED THE ALLOWED
WALL SIGN HEIGHT ON AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING
SECTION I: PROTECT DESCRIPTION
Application No.: EXC-2005-1.1
Applicant: Jon Allen (for Panera Bread)
Location: 20807 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 are 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 in that a.second wall sign will
provide needed business visibility in lieu of a forgone opportunity to erect a
ground sign; that the blade signs will provide better pedestrian visibility, in the
Heart of the City specific planning area;
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 in that the additional sign height adds interest to the sign without
increasing letter height.
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-2005-11, is hereby approved; and
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That the subconclusions upon which the findings and conditions specified in this
Resolution are based and contained in the public hearing record concerning Application
EXC-2005-11 as set forth in the Minutes of the Design Review Committee Meeting of
June 2, 2005, and are incorporated by reference herein.
SECTION III: CONDITIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DEPT.
1. APPROVED EXHIBITS
Approval is based on a plan set entitled: "Panera Bread #954, Stevens Creek Blvd.",
dated 9/8/04, except as amended by this resolution.
2. SIGN PROGRAM
That the previous approval of EXC-2005-03 and the approval of EXC-2005-11 allows
for a consistent 26 -inch sign height in either internally illuminated channel letters or
an opaque sign box with illuminated letters, which constitutes the sign program for
this retail center.
4. 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 2nd day of June 2005, 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:
NOES:
COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN:
COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS:
Commissioner Giefer and Chairperson Miller
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ATTEST: APPROVED:
Ciddy Wor ell MartyWRevie
rperson
City Planner Designmmittee
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