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September 13, 19671030o Tox°r'e enue Ctipertino9 Ca13 forma 95014 Phone 252-450 ; �. C I T Y O F C U P E R T I N O California MINUTES OF THE ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE CONTROL COMMITTEE MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 139 1967 TIME-. 8000 P.M® PLACE, Council Chamber,, City Hall, 10300 Torre Avenue,. Cupertino I 'SALUTETO THE FLAG II ROLL CALL Comm pr" asent o Agu.ilar g Fitch_, Kowitz � Irwin Comma absent a Klau:smeyer Staff present: Chief Building Inspectors Bill Benevich Assistant Planner, Jim Nuzum Recording Secretarr9 Lois Inwards Co e Klausmeyer'had contacted Chairman.Irwin earlier. explaining he could not be present at this meeting, due to a death in the f am.1y. III ,COMMUNICATIONS A. Written m There were none B a ' ' 'Ve, rbal m There were none-. IV MINUTES OF THE ARCH. & SITE CONTROL MEETING OF AUGUST 23, 1967. Moved, by Comm. Fitch., seconded by Comm, Aguilarg to approve the minutes of August 23�, 1967, as submitted, AYES: Comm. Aguilar, Fitch, Kowitz, Irwin NAYS° None ABSFI"e `.Comm. Klausmeyer Motion. carried, 4=0 Arch. & Site Control Minutes 9/13/67 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- V APPLICATIONS A. Application: 285-HC-67, Ad Art, Inc., P.O. Box 648, San Jose, requesting the Arch. & Site Control Committee to consider an Exception to Sign Ordinance 353, Sec. 6.124 and 7.021 to erect a roof sign for the Red Carpet Realty, located at 10054 Saratoga -Sunnyvale Road. Mr. Ken Dalgleish, Sales Manager for Ad Art, 2772 Camino Diablo, Walnut Creek, California, explained the standard Red Carpet Realty sign is used at all their locations. The square footage is not over that allowed, but the spire exceeds the height which the Ordinance allows. He said Ad Art was retained to design a standard sign which would be in good taste and which would be a credit to the community. Photographs of the sign were submitted, and the print was placed on the bulletin board. The Exceptions requested were: Sec. 6.124 (height above roof area) and Sec. 7.021 (3% of the gross area of said establishment). Chairman Irwin pointed out that over a year's work has gone into the new Sign Ordinance and that every effort was made to make it workable, for the sake of the applicants and the City. He felt the Ordinance provided enough latitude to allow for originality and imagination. He felt that in this case there was not sufficient hardship to war- rant an Exception. Mr. Jim McLey, of Ad Art, Incorporated, explained in detail the pro- posed sign. Mr. Don Bandley, President of Cupertino Realty, Inc., agreed that the new Sign Ordinance is a fine ordinance and serves as a guideline. But, he said this location is an older business district, in an out- dated and outmoded building which will sooner or later be removed; with a background of feed tanks, etc., to contend with. The spire on this sign is non -illuminated, and is an aesthetically essential part of the sign. He believed the above reasons were a basis for a hardship in this case. From an aesthetic viewpoint, considering existing signs on the existing buildings, Comm. Aguilar thought the proposed sign would be out of proportion to the buildings. Comm. Kowitz agreed that the sign would be more beautiful with the spire, but it does not conform to the Ordinance and it won't lose its identity without the spire. He believed the sign would be too high and out of proportion with the spire. Comm. Fitch commented that the Sign Ordinance is very recent and con- siderable study has been put into it, including the consideration of just this type of situation. He felt the proposed sign would not be in keeping with the area. -2- d 4 Arch. & Site Control Minutes 9/13/67------------------------------------------------------------------------ Moved by Comm. Fitch, seconded by Coma. Aguilar., to recommend toJ: the City Council denial of application 285=HC=67a AYES,. Comm. Aguilar, Fitch, Kowitz, Irwin RAYS o None ABSENT- Comm. Klausmeyer Motion carried,.4=0 Ho Application: 286=HC-67., Country Awning, Company.,; 10.545,Miller,_ Avenue, Cupertino.,,: requesting .Arch. & Site Control. Appxoual_.to: erect a drop curtain for Hugger Interiors, located at. ',10251_.. Saratoga -Sunnyvale Roado Mr. Ray Ericson,. of Country Awning Company, 10545 Miller -I Avenues: Cupertino, presented the plans for, a black and white,-, striped awning for the front of: Hugger Interiors furniture' store.,; There., will be an 18P4valance: across f the: bottom, ending 81 above: tFie sidewalk, with the name of the store imprinted on it., There was the possibility that this imprinted awning. would . not', , conform to Section 5 010: of Ordinance 353, regarding wind=act. ted,' signs. Mr. Ericson assured the Committee that this ..is a; stat.onary awning and there was no,intent to have a movable sign Comm. Aguilar was concerned about' the colors.. Mr. Ericson sand- the building is brown. There already is a black and> white awnzngs;:; on another business establishment in this same complex_ Since there was somequestion. about the imprinting -on. the:.awnings.: comprising a sign, Mr. Ericson asked the Committee to 'act` upon the:. awning and they could: come back in later for the letter3ngo, -Hea stressed the point that the store needs the shade provided. by" the: awningm Moved by Coma Aguilar, seconded by Con€- Kowitz, to recommend to the City Council approval of application 286=HC-67.,._to ere:ct....a; drop curtain, with the express condition there shall be no sign:: or lettering on itatthis time.. ..AYES. Comm® Aguilar,., Fitch., Kowitz, Irwin NAYS- None ABSERTTa Comm, Klausmeyer Motion care ed . 4-0 3 Arch. & Site Control Minutes 9/13/67 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- C. Application: 287-HC-67, Stevens Music, Inc., 19701 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino, requesting Arch. & Site Control Approval to erect a roof sign at 19701 Stevens Creek Blvd. (continued) Mr. Martin, General Manager of Stevens Music, Inc., said that unless they are granted an Exception, they will have to design another sign than the unique one which is their trademark. He presented a photo- graph of the alternate sign. The Assistant Planner explained the sign must be at least 10' above the sidewalk and not more than 10' above the highest point of the roof. Discussion followed. Since Mr. Martin had not been fully apprised of all the facts, he asked for a continuance of this application. Moved by Comm. Aguilar, seconded by Comm. Kowitz, to continue application 287-HC-672 Stevens Music, Inc., to the next regular meeting, pending submission of additional information to the staff prior to the meeting. It was pointed out that accurate measurements of the building's structural design is needed, as well as the maximum height of the sign, and that this information should be submitted to the Building Department prior to the next meeting of this Committee. Comm. Fitch noted that the sign is somewhat unique and seemed all right as long as they can meet the height requirement. He also noted this would make the existing sign compatible with the building and its surroundings. AYES: Comm. Aguilar, Fitch, Kowitz, Irwin NAYS: None ABSENT: Comm. Klausmeyer Motion carried, 4-0 III B. VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS (continued) Mr. Milam, of Milam Cleaners in Portal Plaza, was present at this time, in response to a letter from the Building Department requesting his presence at this meeting. He briefly explained his plans for his sign and offered to come back with more detailed information. His application number is 258-HC-67. Comm. Fitch commended Mr. Milam for his response and cooperation. -4- o Arch. & Site Control Minutes 9/13/6 7 ------------------------------------------------------ ---- Application., 288-HC-67,9AdArt,, Inc., 1225 V- Fi-fth- S,treet,� San Jose., requesting Arch. & Site Control Approval to er*,et a 3' x 55' plastic "Safeway" sign at 10983 K. Wolfe ,Road. Mr. Jim McLey, Ad Art,, Inc.. 1225 Na Fifth Street,., Zan Jose,, said this is a typical Safeway Stores sign which conforms.$,area -wise, with Cupertino's Sign Ordinance.. The Assistant Planner said his ,only concern was whether th-is. _.app�IUL- cation includes the two little S',s" on the ends of the Mr® McLey said he was only concerned at this time with the 8ff-EWAY sign; the "S's" are ceramic. Moved by Comm. Ko-vditz., seconded, by Comm. Aguilar,, to recommend to the City Council approval :of -application 288-Hc-67,, -to erect a. 3' x 55' plastic "SAFEWAY" -sign at."10983 N. Wolfe Road-. AYES NAYS ABSENT: Coon. Aguilar,., 'Fitch., Kow.itz, Irwin None Comm. Klausmeyer Motion carried,, 4-0 E. Application: 289-HC--67, First, Christian Church Df,:Ctzpert nog 20075 Bollinger Road, ,Cupertino9 requesting Arch,,& S-ite -r Control Approval to erect a 3' x 6' readerboa �dzign,. Rev. Wilbur Garlick, 20075 Bollinger Roads Cupertino19 presented plans of the proposed sign. The Assistant Planner said these plans have been checked -and -f-bu-nd to be in conformance with the Ordinance. 'Rev. Garlick explained the sign will set in the front of the building so the lights from the church'a landscaping will -shine .on it. When asked,, he stated it will not have removable 1-etterz. Itz 'li ion Moved by Comm. Fitch, seconded by Comm. Kowl that -app, 289- HC-67 be recommended to the City Council for -approval,. -per the prints submitted., and per the 10 standard conditions.. AYES- Comm. Aguilar., Fitch., Kowiitz9 Irwin RAYS'. None ABSENT: Comm. Klausmeyer Motion carried.., 4-0 -5- Arch. & Site Control Minutes 9/13/67 III VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS (continued) Mr. Art Brown stated he was present at this meeting, in response to a letter he received from the Building Department. He has been the Gemco Store Supervisor for two weeks. He explained the existing "H" fence will be brought out to form a square fence and all present merchandise, etc., which are now on the parking lot will be enclosed within the fence. In addition, Mr. Brown said they have started another planting program, using red ice plant. Every effort will be made to cope with the litter problem. Comm. Fitch said the A -frame sign at the service station area is non -conforming and deteriorates the area. Application should be made for a permanent sign. Comment was also made on the old tires in the area. Mr. Brown pointed out the tremendous volume of merchandise handled here daily, and said every effort will be made to keep this a neat, clean operation. V F. Application: 290-HC-67, F. Dennis Burrow, 644 University Avenue, Los Gatos, resubmitting for Arch. & Site Control Approval to construct a 7-Eleven store, to be located on the north side of Silverado Avenue, 187.961 east of Saratoga -Sunnyvale Road. Mr. Burrow was not aware of the letter and petition which was submitted by Mrs. Laura Giddings at the previous meeting when his application was postponed. The staff was instructed to send two copies of this letter and petition to him. Mr. Burrows reviewed the last Hearing on this application. He said his area of concern is with on -site conditions. He said he came away from the last meeting with the feeling that most of the diffi- culties lay with the off -site conditions. Mr. Burrows submitted a new proposal, based on factors brought up at his last Hearing, incorporating a gabled roof with shingles, which would be compatible with the homes in the area. There will be natural wood siding and stucco on the exterior of the building. In the interest of expediency, Chairman Irwin reiterated the scope of the responsibility of this Committee. In discussing the parking spaces, Comm. Aguilar asked how many employees will be here at any one time. Mr. Burrow said the 7-Eleven operation is normally a "Mom and Pop" business. Comm. Fitch commented that although the sale of alcoholic beverages in a residential area is of some concern, it is controlled by the Alcoholic Beverage Commission. He noted there could be other types of business in this location; e.g., a hardware store, where this factor would not be involved. He asked if truck loading and unloading would encroach on the parking area, and how the trash collection will be accomplished. He also wanted more specific information on the on -site lighting and landscaping; specifically in relation to the adjacent residence. Arch. & Site Control Minutes 9/`13�67 The Assis e t' Planner said. it..has always been the. policy- of the. Planning Department and Planning Commission not to interfere=with -the alcoholic beverage issue because the Alcoholic: Beverage :Com mission preempts the Planning Commission on this'mattera They have set standards and issue licesases and it is the respons b lity of the applicant to appear before them to acquire this license... Mr. Burrow asked for comments -from the Committee on. -the building and landscaping as presented at.this time. He asked that:the;:s•ign3ng come before the Committee at a later date. He commented.'that- .the construction of a residential type fence would:: probably be the. most satisfactory. A wooden fence` would most effectivelybounces tY e light and noise back onto this property. Planting would not,be as effective, acoustically, In the alloted space® There is a, plant' island in the parking lot and some landscap ng�ar6und.,the:;. building The Assistant Planner said the Otdinance calls for a 209`front; yard•. setback on 6° fences,..Anything :closer than that must be3' high. or. ...less m, Comm.Kowitt asked if there were to be any roof appurtenances Mr. Burrow` said nine air conditioning units go on- the. roof at the, rear and will be screened with wood vertical siding, mat.erial.a... The roof will form a canopy and lights will be set inside, thi&area to illuminate the building. Mrs® Giddings, Silverado Avenue resident, offered the information that the residence next door has two bedrooms on the west side: of:` the housep; which would be adjacent to this commercial property.. It was suggested that perhaps the building could. be 'shifted on= the lot and the trash enclosure placed on the west side,. to. .niffi disturbance of the neighbors. .Mrs. Giddings further, suggested exterior lights similar to those used on the City Hall propeerty to be utilized here since they would be less `offensive �to. -ti e: neighbors. kfim Burrow agreed to try to incorporate these two. suggestions into the plan. Moved by Comm. Fitch., seconded by Comm. Ko-witz, to recommend: application 290-HC-67 approval to the City Council per the:follow_ ing conditions. 1) Per print submitted with the following contingencies:. - a) `Adequate adjacent_ property screening to be integrated into the. overall design. b) Cement the roofing. c) Board and batten and stucco exterior. d) Shift aarbaRe/rubbish enclosure to west side of building Arch. & Site Control Minutes 9/13/67 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- g) On site and off site lighting not to be objectionable; e.g., low vandol-proof mushroom type lights suggested for a type of off site lighting; soften building lighting exposed to the front. 2) Per the 10 standard conditions. 3) Sign to be submitted for approval at a later date. AYES: Comm. Aguilar, Fitch, Kowitz, Irwin NAYS: None ABSENT: Comm. Klausmeyer Motion carried, 4-0 G. Application: 291-HC-67, Floyd B. Bean, of Triangle Associates, 900 N. San Antonio Road, Los Altos, California, requesting Arch. & Site Control approval to erect a triplex, to be located on Alpine Dirve off Foothill Blvd. (La Cresta #2). Mr. Floyd Bean, 900 N. San Antonio Road, Los Altos, representing the Perrotti Construction Company, presented the plans for the triplex. The architecture is French provincial and exterior colors are white and charcoal. The owner will live in one of the units and have two garages. The rental units will each have one garage and one open parking space. The Assistant Planner said this plan conforms with the area; several triplexes have been constructed in the area already. Moved by Comm. Kowitz, seconded by Comm. Aguilar, to recommend to the City Council approval of application 291-HC-67, per the plans submitted, including the 10 standard conditions. AYES: Comm. Aguilar, Fitch, Kowitz, Irwin NAYS: None ABSENT: Comm. Klausmeyer Motion carried, 4-0 VI UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. The Chief Building Inspector was asked to inform the Florentine restaurant that the A -frame sign out in front is illegal and must be removed. B. The Chief Building Inspector was asked to determine the status of the ice dispenser in front of the Stop and Shop Market on Blaney Avenue. There also appears to be a flashing sign in the window of this market. In A Arch. & Site Control Minutes 9/13/67 VII NEW BUSINESS There was none. VIII ADJOURNMENT Moored by Comm. Kowitz, seconded by Comma Aguilar, to adjourn the meeting at 10:50 P.M. APPROVED: ATTEST: t ChiefBuilding Ind ssto City P ann Keith Irwin Chairman -9-