January 24, 1968CITY OF.CUPERTINO, State of California.
10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95oi4
Phone: 252-4505
MINUTES OF '� REGUL�R MEETING OF TM ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE
CONzMITTEE 3 HELD JANUARY 24TH, 1968 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS 9 CITY HALT, OF
CUPERTINO 9 CALIFORNIA
The meeting was called to order at 8:00, p.m. by Chairman Irwin, who
call to order
subsequently led the assemblage in the flag salute.
flag salute
Confilittee members present: Fitch, Aguilar, Irwin. Absent: Committee
member klausmeyere Also present: Staff members William Do Benevich,
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Chief Building Inspector, Lucie M. Matzley9 Recording Secretary.
There were no written com uni-ationso
Mr. Benevich introduced Mars. Matzley, the new recording secretary, to
the Committee members, and advised them that the City'Manager had
received a call from Mr. Klausmeyer, saying that he was unable to
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continue as a member of the Architectural and Site Committee. The Chief
communications
Building Inspector was asked to relay this message to the City Council
at -their Januarys 29th, 1968 adjourned meeting.
The minutes of the January 10, 1968 meeting of the Architectural. and
Site Control Committee, copies of which had previously been forwarded
to all Committee members for their information and perusal, were
minutes
approved upon the motion of Member Fitch and the second of Member Aguilar,
approved
which motion was passed. unanimously.
Applications
319-HC-68 JOHN CHAFFTTZ9 DONALD LUCAS and GENERAL MOTORS, c/o Mrs.
319-HC-68
Juanita McLaren, 22101 Lindy Lane., Cupertino, California,.
requesting Architectural and Site Approval for a
Chevrolet agency to be ,.ocated at the northeast corner
of Stevens Creek Boulevard and Stelling Road.
Mr. Bill McGowan, representing General Motors, showed the Committee
members plot plans and an architectural concept of the completed
building, where the building would be located, how it was to be con-
plans showed
structed, the materials to be used, the square footage of the entire
project and the location of the offices, parking spaces and display
areas.
Chairman Irwin instructed the applicant that his Committee's pervue
would extend only to the approval of the architectural design, the
site and, at a future date, the.approval of proposed landscaping and
comments
lighting. When questioned by the Chairman, Mr. Benevich advised the
Committee members that the architectural rendering did not show actual
sizes nor a true translation of the ;plot plan.
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use of
materials
explained
staff
comments
adherence to
ordinance
reiterated
questions by
member
substitution
of fence
discussed
objection
voiced by
church
advise of
actions
taken
Committee member Fitch asked that the proposed building be
described in detail. Mr. Forrest Kane, the City Manager of
General Motors Corporation, explained the type of masonry
which was to be used, the concrete blocks to be utilized
for the fences, and showed the location of individual land-
scaped patches on the drawings.
When asked for his comments by the Chairman, Mr. Benevich
advised the Committee that the use of slump stone would be
more expensive, both in labor and material, than shade blocks
because of the difference in casting width.
Mr. Kane continued to explain the location of lighting
fixtures and approached the matter of signs. Chairman Irwin
suggested that the dealership submit the application for
the approval of signs together with that for the land-
scaping, and suggested that Mr. Kline consult the proper
authorities within the City of Cupertino as to the ordinance
governing the installation, height, size and limitations
of signs.
Committee member Aguilar requested information as to the
availability of Areas in which "junk" cars would be stored.
Mr. Kane adviseu that automobiles of this nature would be
stored in the rear of the building, completely removed from
the public's eye.
Chief Building Inspector Fenevich asked if the applicant
had considered the possibility of using a solid fence instead
of the proposed chain link fence, but was advised that, for
security purposes, a substitution would not be advisable.
The Reverend Grover Risener of 10100 North Stelling Road,
Cupertino, pastor of the church of the Assembly of God,
voiced his, his church' and his church elders' concern about
the possible obnoxious noise the body shop would eminate,
and that the activities in and about the body shop might
greatly disturb the services held at his church.
Chairman Irwin advise(' the Reverend that "H" Control only
pervues architectural and site approval. ^nd that the application
for this dealership had previously been passed by the Planning
Commission foi favorable recommendation to the City Council,
which Planning Commission had issued a Use Permit to the
applicant.
There was considerable discussion about the lighting) the
discussion hours of service, the noise factor and a suggestion from the
Reverend to build the dealership elsewhere.
Member Aguilar moved that the Committee recommend approval of the
application,, according to the plot plans submitted, with the following
conditions-,
11 Adherence to the ten Standard Conditions;
2. That slump stone be used for the exterior walls;
3. That the roof of the building overhang be of flat the
with a coloring -matching or complimenting the slump stone;
4. That wooden fencing be constructed on the east property
line from the front of the body shop;
5. That the landscaping and sign plans be submitted at a
later date.
Member Fitch seconded the motion.
Chief Building Insp66tor Benevich asked that the motion be amended,
under condition #5,'to reads that the landscaping and sign plans
be submitted at a later date, prior to the final inspection of
the buildings.
Member,Aguilar movedg Member Fitch seconded that the motion be amended
as requested. and that the Architectural and Site Control Committee
recommend approval of Application 319-HC-68 to the City Council. The
motion passed unanimously.
Under unfinished business, Mr. Benevich stated that the -had contacted
Mr. Walter Cohn., the owner of the Produce Depot, relative to the
display of "A" frame signs on weekends. On January 16., 1968 a meeting
was arranged with the owner of the property during which he was
asked to remove all non -conforming signs from the property. Mr. Cohn
stated that he would comply with the City's request.
There was no new business.
Member Fitch moved, Member Aguilar seconded and it was passed unanimously
that the meeting be adjourned. The meeting adjourned at 9:24 p.m.
ATTEST:
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ZsZ Keith E. Irwin
Comittee Chairman
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application
319-HC-68
recommended
for
approval
with added
conditions
amendment
asked
motion
amended
and
passed
unfinished
business
adjournment