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March 22, 1966P 5% IN N NIN VLA G CO BS A/lAR 28 1966 9"60,72 10321 South Saratoga -Sunnyvale Road -4505 Cupertino, California, 9501L.' phone.52 -- -------------- ------- -------------------------------- ------ C ITY OF `CU PERTI. NO Calif ornia Minutes of-the-Architeat-I'lural and CommCommittee,. March 22, 19661 Time: 8i..00 T.Mo ,' Place: 103.2l.',South- Saratoga -Sunnyvale Fbad,j Cupertinoc ­ ROLLCALL C I ommitteemen present . Chalman, Kowitz, Small, Stern, Fitch Cotmittbemen abs:,exit .- None Staff present-.. Chief Building Inspector, B11 Benevichil Secretary; Lois Inwards Re:.cording Secreut Ii III I IV COMMUNICATIONS A., Written A memo from the Planning Department in regard to application 219 -HC -66 "Bonanza". This will be explored further under Item IV B. Ver al. There were tone. MINUTES OF THE H -CONTROL COMMITTEE MEETING OF MARCH 8 1966., Mro Chalman noted the error in the thi-rd paragraphund,,e,r....,,v: - 1,$5i�o 00,01"' should.-,- . inst eadl,.. read Item : I1 B,� whereby the figure $50. 00. Chairman Fitch told.:theCommittee that the City Council voted. to accept `the of March. .:22nd encept for.. that portion regarding the:�;'C-op,,po�ial��,,Pi:zza�.�Parlor�:."-��Mr.., Coppola .rwi 1 or, r ppo have to either remove one sign. o.r ap.,p-ear..,be.fore-,.the ..;-Planning Commission to ask fora Varianc-e.,,. The applicationfee _has been waived du6:to the circumstances. Moved :-by,Mr. Stern, seconded by'':Mr. Chalman, to approve as corrected the"Minutes of March 22, _1966, Moti:on.:,oarried, 5,-O APPLICATIONS A. Application: 217 -HC -66, Jack-in-the-Box, Inc., 1939 East 1 1t Street Odk.landj,, re;subMitting,.. for ,Arc hit e c-tural and t 61Approval to construct a,.qt _Zbhtro��; the UrI .c -h Oil S.'e Station_ a'nd. -,the-R ,Restaurant on-Stevens.Creek Blvd , -,:Bill, Fetnandez, 2.03 South 'Murphy Street,,. pre.. 8,'eftt(��d. the plans. I 'He said I the -applicant a proposes I ,,tol ;-put, in drive -through o.peration: here,.17 :The customer drives up to ,the up to thjqindow-and call boX and � gives. hisieorder,� then -drives e c o t'c n' J' a gets andpqys,fbr'-his,order6 -Anything n the a ready within ':thre.mi Mr. Fernandez said this is not a franchised operation. Mr. Delano would be availaL-le to cooperate with any problems that might come up. Landscape plans were done by Anthony Guzza rdo, and Mr. Delano will follow through with these plans as submitted. He also presented a rendering of a Jack-in-the-Box type establishment. He said to keep in mind that he is willing to work with the H -Control to put in something compatible. He said this type operation caters, not to teenagers, but to families with small children. Traffic flow was then discussed. Customers must turn right onto Stevens Creek Blvd. If they need to turn left, they must use the Blaney�Avenue exit and turn with the light. The overall height of the structure is 25', which includes 11 -!'-above the canopy. This second floor is necessary to the operation because it -holds the mechanical equipment, storage, and rest rooms. The exterior material is stucco, with enamel paint for trim. Mr. Stern felt the colors were a little extreme. The applicant offered to tone it down some. The masonry wall already exists between this property and the residential property to the rear. Dr. Kowitz commended Mr. Delano for the improved presentation this evening. The main question now is the construction, since the operation seems clean enough. Mr. Fernandez said the narrow frontage on Stevens Creek Highway severly limits the type of architecture. He feels the landscaping is the real factor to consider here. Chairman Fitch told the applicant what the City Council's general statements were about this type of operation on Stevens Creek Blvd. He explained that it would upgrade the service station but the Red Vest Restaurant would be somewhat over- shadowed. Dr. Kowitz noted that Cupertino has, in the past, faced this problem of architecture with service stations. Now, the roofs on the newer stations have been changed so much as to change their trademark, in some cases, to relieve the box -like appear- ance. Mr. Fernandez said the applicant is willing to do anything necessary to the landscaping and the facade to cooperate with the City. The actual structure of the building cannot be changed, however. Mr. Small asked Mr. Delano if he happened to have another presentation that he could offer in case this one was not acceptable. Mr. Delano said that, as a matter of fact, he did. In this alternate, the color scheme contained shades of beige, light brown, and russet. Chairman Fitch cautioned that the City Council was somewhat reticent to permit this type of operation on Stevens Creek Blvd. He explained the City's thinking in striving to upgrade and set high standards. He cited the college, the Town Center, and the many new commercial buildings being constructed in Cupertino. He said we are not trying to. restrict unneeesod ily, but we are trying to plan ahead. Mr. Stern asked if ;the applicant could go to one solid color. It was decided this wouldn't really accomplish much. The problem seemed to be the 20 high, box -like structure. Mr, Small said they should sit ,beck .and take a look at that corner as a whole -.the Shell station, the Dairy Belle, the Boulevard Shopping Center,.the Stop and Go Market, and there is going to be,a carwasb.nearby. The Red Vest Restaurant is the best looking building in the area. And the proper zoning exists for the applicant; All the Architectural and Site building. Control Committee can do.is get the best possible i diction for: denying This is a recommending, body; vit.h no.juris rezoning,We cannot base d'denia on the statement that the colors look.a little wild, This application could be refused for the:Tovan Center because it is, not compatible; However, on reek Blv Blaney` :-A there is no aesthetic Stevens C d.. andvenue. 'd set for that quadrant If this body is standar, d I ' nt of the Ci to the City Council with no recom. su'' no, pre -.9", it ban b., e sent mehdatioh. Mr, Stern agreed with Mr... � t'all sopinion, Moved by M seconded by Mr Small,, to recommend r. Stern, o Zit, ­Hc -66 .on the basis of the plans aapplication, ,pprov.ldl of ,' II i - I I i:- I 1 .9 moth � d" :i of `the f c � with the o i ationo a s shown' without, the flags` 8' m ''ag ub1jed-b- to the -t the flags, ands colors; C eleva ion with6u ten s66ndard conditions; landscaping plans as-aubmitted, in - eluding the.brick planter as shown on the rendering; The lo" �_rti,on of the building is to be, of compatible.., wer, po 9. '_wl�: rated - upper Its C and Dl�are incorporated with "the portion. Ekhibl into this application ,approva - Dr. Kowitz suggested that, rather than recommendthis for approval, thatthey just submit it to the city Council for evald tion. The ciuebtion I is Whether or not the:Committee feels m n'. 'area's C r this rci�1�6cture 18 in.keeping with the' `;'feeling ­o -f 'ug t up the ;City general b F a - h ._*ty Council S again n, brow hamburger ge St: e, V* r Creek;Blvd, a r stands on e hP AYES. I I M I ess I rs I Chalman., Kowitz., Small, Stern NAYS.-, Chairman Fitch Motion. carried; 4-1 B. Applicationt 219-HC"66j North Homeway Company.; P.OBox u 656.9 requesting Architectural and Site Control , 'to Approval construct a ,0 o0o sq .� ft.�'buila.ing I to be'lo6ated at the ­northwest -corner of,Home�tead Road and Saratoga -Sunnyvale Road, Chairman'Fitch read the March 22nd memo from the Planning Department. It is incorporated'in these Minut6sas Appendix A.. The fo 1 11 . owing interested parties were present: Mr. Jerry Ca'llner.,6-'co-owner; Mr. Jerry Kritzer, co-owners Mr, Noor Billawalla realtor; Mr. Armi Harl ape., arch a , teco. Mr,. Billawalla presented,.the rendering of the proposed Western Fa� . ' ; ­ '' - 'h Phase One will include Fair qh`­ I Center,,. He said that oppil,19. improvement of the parking' lot;, ' pe_ said t het element, t t hat, ties t'h, e sho pping c e .ntefr the.`covered'wa �waywhich will beofieither la t clay tile" or asles os S14ne.Te walls :of the ings will tj t upconcre There will be:lotb-o masonry and glass in the fronts pf­the buildings. Parapets Will shield the all t he.; mechanical equipment from view,, Upon request,, - archittect., s a id he would'att;empt to conceal:, t1 ­ie,, -mechanical' 'the service area; ; also. Phase One:., which equ1prn&h`t-, showing f 'rbm will.be constructed at this time, will include the."Bonanza" buildi Mr. Callner said this type of operation is new to the West Coast. They will cater to the do-it-yourself homeowner, offer- ing 25,000 do-it-yourself items. They do not sell to contrac- tors, and are not a lumber yard. Mr. Billawalla said this new approach has received national recognition. There followed a review of the type zoning needed for this type of operation: C or M1. The applicant contends this concept belongs in a C1 zone. The applicant was asked if he would consider putting a roof over the nursery area. The architect said that it would have no beneficial use to the operation. Mr. Small said Gemco does not fit into these same rules because they have no walls around their nursery area. He was told Gemco came in under a USe Permit. is Chairman Fitch asked if Mr. Victor Calvo, of Bickell Bros., had any comment on this application. Mr. Calvo said he was just there to see what the applicant had to of.'er. He added that four years ago, lie was required to get Ml zoning for his type of operation. Mr. Callner said they are not a lumber yard. They are selling at a retail price only. They already have a business operation in Campbell, at Hamilton and Bascom. Messrs. Small and Stern said they would like to have a look at their other location before making a decision here. It was established that Exhibit A is Phase One. The "Bonanza" sign is 1211 above the height of the building and is set back on the roof. The architect said they would like to develop the off site only on Highway 9 durin- Phase One and do than on Homestead Road at a later date. He said landscape plans would also be submitted at a later dame. There was discussion of the exterior of the buildings. Colors will be shades of brown and beige. Heavy 8" x 8" timber will support the covered walkways. Dr. Kowitz said one of the problems here is that no roof is shown on the drawings for the storage areas. The applicant was advised that they would probably have to proceed with a Variance for this. The Architect asked that, since the property adjacent belongs to Sunnyvale and is undeveloped, are they going; to be held to the masonry wall requirement. He asked if it could be post- poned until the property is developed. There is an easement to the utilities through the property. Mr. Callner wanted to emphasize that this is not a lumber yard; it is an enclosed selling area which they call a corral because the store is called "Bonanza." Phase One includes the Bonanza building and parking area (26,000 sq. ft.). Moved by Mr. Small, seconded by Mr. Stern, to recommend approval of the 26,000 sq. ft. building known as Phase One on the plot plan. AYES: Messrs. Chalman, Kowitz, Small, Stern, Fitch NAYS: None Motion carried, 5-0 0 Moved by Dr. Kowitz, seconded by Mr. Chalman; to recommend approval of the two adjacent yards with reference to the March 22nd memo from the Planning Department, subject to the interpretation of the zoning with reference to the sale of lumber and plantsJ etc. AYES. Messrs Chalman, Kowitz, Small, Stern, Fitch NAM. None Motion carried, 5-0 Moved by Dr. Kowitz, seconded by Mr. Stern,.to recommend for approval the architectural renderings and plot plans., subject to the ten standard conditions. AYES: Messrs' Chalman, Kowitz, Small, Sternj Fitch NAYS: None Motion carried, 5-0 Moved by Dr. Kowitz., seconded by Mr. Chalman, to recommend to the Director of Public Works., for his consideration; the defer- ment of off-site improvements on Homestead Road at this time, with the exception of the entrance.- I AYES: Messrs. Chalman, Kowitz,, Small, Stern., Fitch NA! S: None Motion carried, 5-0 Moved by Dr.'Kowitz,. seconded by Mr. Chalman, to recommend for approval the required 61 masonry wall on the north and west boundaries be deferred at this time; the time to be set by the City Council,; AYES: Messrs. Chalman, Kowitz, Small, Stern, Fitch NAYS: None Motion carried, 5-0 Moved by Dr 4 Kowitz, seconded by Mr; Chalman., that the land- scaping,plans are to be 8ubffiitted for 'approval prior to final inspection of the buildings, AYES-. Messrs, Chalman., Kowitz, Small, Stern, Fitch NAYS: None Motion carried, 5-0 Chairman Fitch said application 219 -HC -66 has been recommended to the City Council for approval, and will come up at the April 4th Council meeting. V UNFINISHED BUSINESS -- There was none. VI NEW BUSINESS -- There was none. VII ADJOURNMENT 1UIr- - , A 'L-,-- A 'T'_ n1- -1 Stern, APPROVED: 4 - APPROVED: !1Z to adjourn the /s/ Guy W. Fitch Chairman APPENDIX A TO THE ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE CONTROL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 22, 1966 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- MARCH 22, 1966 TO: Mr, Fitch and "H" Control Committee Members FROM: Planning Department SUBJECT: Application: 219 -HC -66, "Bonanza" Our commercial zoning does not permit storage yards or lumber yards. It does permit the sale of firewood, potted plants, and do--it-yourself materials if the storage and sale take place within a building. This, we take to mean a roof and walls.. If Bonanza in- tends,to display, store, sell from a patio, an unroofed area or a partially open area, they would require a Variance. Of course, we cannot guarantee that a Variance would be granted by either the City Council or the Planning Commission, ■