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MINUTES OF THE ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE CONTROL COMMITTEE MEETING OF
FEBRUARY 23s 1967
TIME* 8:00 P.m.
PLACE: Council Chambers, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino
I SALUTE TO THE FLAG
II ROLL CALL
Comm. present: Kowitz, Smalls Stern (8030)., Fitch
Comm: absent: Irwin
Staff present: Chief Building inspector., Bill Benevich
Recording-,Secretarys- Lois Inwards
COMMUNICATIONS
A' Written ®- There were none.
B0 -' Varbal -- There were none.
MINUTES OF THE ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE CONTROL COMMITTEE
MEETING OF February 9s 1967
Moved by Mr. Small; seconded by Dr. Kowitzs to approve the
Minutes of February gs 1967, as read.
Motion carried, 5-0
APPLICATIONS
A. Application: 192-Hc-65, perrotti Construction Company,
2235 Grant Roads Los Altos, requesting Arch. &,.,Site
Approval of the landscaping plan.of the Rancho Ventura
Subdivision,
Mr. Robert Jones., 2235 Grant Roads. Los Altos, said the plans
for the duplexes have been approved by Arch. &.Site Control,
except for the landscaping plans. They plan to use junipers
and as much ground cover and rock as is feasible. There will
be one tree per lot. He added that they are only landscaping
that portion of the duplexes that face the street.
on
s Chairman Fitch would.like to see some additional trees here.
The applicant said there isn't room
for
Peany ore, i in that area
said the duplexes built by Exce
ll have been very satisfactory.
Moved by Mr. Small, seconded by Dr. Ko11zHCz65recommend to the
City Council, approval of applicant 92
for landscaping plans.
AYES: Comm. Kowitz, Small, Fitch
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Comm. Irwin, Stern
Motion carried, 3-0
Bo Application° 259-HC-67, Co A. Bucher Painting Service,
921-Del Monte Place, San Jostherequesting
ofArch.
the&Site
Gemco
Approval to erect a sign on
Service Station, located at 20755 Stevens Creek Blvd,
Mr, Tom Pack, 20475 Stevens Creek Blvd,; Cupertino, said the
east side of the building is completelbubblankg ishey want to
hanget up there in red letters what
GEMCO AUTOMOTIVE CENTER
Seiberling Tires
ws
He has painted signs over the bays nowoitTbecausehisaitawas asoted
at one time and he Was asked to remove
large it could be read from Highway 9e
The sign surface requested is well within the square footage
allowed.
Chairman Fitch asked the applicant to check with the person
responsible for the wood sign advertising oils The applicant
agreed to do this. He also agreed to remove the small entry-_
signs, with the hopes that hewill be able to put up this
sign requested tonight,
Dr. Kowitz agreed with Chairman Fitch that one good sign will
be better than the many signs presently there, Mrs Small
also agreed. Chairman Fitch commented that the.man runs a
clean operation here,
Moved by Comm. Kowitz, seconded by .Comm. Small, that application
?59.-HC-67 be recommended for approval to the City Council, to
have a sign painted on the east well of the Gemco Service
Station per plans submitted; to be re-evaluated under the
regulations of the new Sign Ordinance when it becomes effective.
The station manager agreed to remove all loose signs.
AYES: Comm, Kowitz, Small, Fitch
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Comma Irwin, Stern
Motion carried, 3-0
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Co.Application- 26o-HC-679 Alpha Land Co., 2395 De La Cruz
Blvd.,, Santa Clara, requesting Arch. & Site Approval to
construct a 110 unit apartment to be located at Beardon
and Valley Green Drive,
Mr, John Griffith., 2395 De La Cruz Blvd.., Santa Clara, said
these units Will not be the same as the others, but will be
compatible. The exteriors will be similar., with similar building materials being used. The site plan consists of ten
buildings.
Mr. Griffith said the occupants are more than willing to walk
the additional distance from -where they park their cars., in
order to have the environment created for their benefit. There
are acres of parking space in the whole development, but for
this particular unit., there will be 110 covered and 56 uncovered
par . king spaces. The sizes of the units vary from 510 sqe ft,
to l000 sq. ft. They are trying to integrate this so there
will be something there to please everyone. They are going
to fence the entire 13001 across the back at this time. They
are moving some of the trees from around the Warner Wilson
home I onto the property as soon as the 'weather permits.
It was brought out that this is the first time the City has
had a complex of this size where there have been no difficulties
with the plans. Everything is very well planned.
Moved by Comm. Small, seconded by Commo Kowitz, that application
260-HC-67 be recommended to the City Council for approval, as
per the plans submitted; landscaping to be similar to and
compatible with that already existing in the previous units of
the complex.
AYES- Comm, Kowitz, Small., Stern,, Fitch
NAYS- None
ABSENT: Comm. Irwin
'Motion carried-, 4-0
.Mr. Small wanted the record to show that the developer has
been a credit to the community.
Do Application: 261-HC-67, St. Jude the Apostle, P.O. Box 622_9,
Cupertino I . requesting Arch. & Site Approval to'construct
two educational buildings., approximately 1300 sq. ft.,and
1800 sq. ft., to be located on the southeast corner of
Stelling and McClellan Rd.
Rev, High Wright and Mr. James H. Harrah; P.Oo Box'622.,
Cupertino, presented the plans. Rev. Wright said the original
Church property was six acres. They sold a portion to the Church
of the Nazarene. They now have 253' fronting on McClellan.
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The educational buildings they plan to build now will be
1800 sq. fto.and 1300 sq. ft.; one for the pre-school and
kindergarten age children and the other for grades 1, 2 and 30
The buildings are being designed to meet the building codes
for school buildings.
Chairman Fitch asked about exterior building materials. Mr.
Harrah said they will use exterior panel board and glass.
The roof of these buildings will be identical with those on
the present building: f iberglas covered with asphaltic
material,
Dr. Kowitz commented on the parking requirement of 31 l0x20
spaces, He was told their master plan calls for perimeter
parking. There is more than enough.parking on the grounds,
although it is not shown on the site -plane
Mr.. Small asked what the City's conditions regarding street
improvements were at the time the Use Permit was granted.
.Mr. Harrah said they are a part of the De An.za Improvement
District, He presented an overall site plan showing the
ultimate development of their property.
Moved by Comm. Stern, seconded by Comm, Small, to recommend
for.appr.oval to the City Council, application 261-HC-675 on
the basis of plans submitted and sketches, submitted; the ten
standard conditions; meeting all the conditions of the Planning
Department check list; landscaping to be submittedat a later
date for approval, The Church is a part of the De Anza LID.
AYES. Comm, Kowitz, Small, Stern, Fitch
NAYS. None
ABSENT: Comm. Irwin
Motion carried, 4-0
-VI UNFINISHED BUSINESS -- There was none.
VII NEW BUSINESS
VIII
Mr, Small has observed that the Produce Market on Hwy 9 is not
abiding by the City's Ordinances. After discussion, the Chief
Building Inspector was authorized to bring the owner of the
Produce Market to the next regular meeting;
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Comm, Stern, seconded by Comm. Kowitz, to adjourn at
9 -10 P.M.
Motion carried, 470
APPROVED:
Wo Fitch
C airman
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