March 7th, 1973CITY OF CUPERIIN0
10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino
Telephone.- 252-4505
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE
APPROVAL CO JI�fITTEE ON M_&RCH 7, 1973 IN THE COUNCIL. CHAMBER,
CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA
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SALUTE TO THE. FLAG
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The meeting was called to order at 7:32 PM by Chairman Sargent with
the Salute to the Flag
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ROLL CALL
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Members present- Dressler, Koenitzer (7-45), McLaren and
Chairman Sargent
Members absenaA Sallan
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Staff present: Associate Planner Robert' Cowan
Senior Planning Technician Toby Kramer
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Recording Secretary Ruth Cox
Chairman Sargent announced with regret the passing of Mr. Jim
Small` on 1-larch "6, 1973, noting Ihe had served the City of Cupertino
as amember of the Planning Commission from April 1960 to April
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1964; on the Architectural and Site Approval Committee from June
1965`to June 1967, and June 1968 to April 1971. A moment of
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silence was then observed in Mr. Small's memory,
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Approval of Architectural and Site Approval Minutes of February 21,
Vfinutes of
1973.
February 21,
1973 approved
Member McLaren moved, seconded by Member Dressler, to approve the
as presented
j minutes.as presented:
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Motion carried, .4--0
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HC-51,075.11
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Ramp Pi
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disrupts
traffic
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Office
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Signal
Portico
traffic
one-way
'Top floors
flared out
Traffic
patterns
discussed
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PUBLIC HEARINSrS
1. Application HNC-51,075.13 of Vallco Park, Ltd. requesting
approval of a modification. o:_ siLe and architectural plans
in connection with the Hilton Hotel located at the southeast
corner of Wolfe Road and Pruneridge Avenue.
Staff member Cowan said the scope of this application was limited to
architecture, site and conceptual grading; the reason for eliminating
precise landscaping, lighting and gradingy for the present was the
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complexity and size of the project.
Mr. Cowan then pointed out differences in site plan and use permit
site plan. The most significant ch�jnge being the addition of a
ramped entrance into the main lobby, The addition of the ramped
entrance would disrupt the approved traffic flow by creating a
hazard between automobiles entering the site from Pruneridge
Avenue and the cross --traffic between the parking lot in front of
the portico and the restaurant lot to the west. However, a revised
circulation plan for the Prunerj*..d&e Avenue entrance had been
approved by the Engineering Department and the applicant.
Mr. Cowan also pointed out there are two office structures on the
same site for which parking and circulation system was provided on
site.
In answer to Member `•1cLaren, Mr. Cowan said there would be signali.za-
tion to eliminate hazard at turn traveling west on Pruneridge Avenue.
Chairman Sargent questioned if there would be a barrier to prevent
left turns. 11r. Cowan said the Traf Fi.c En-ine.er had final plans
for median, but the ingress would be chanellized. He noted it
would be awkward for those traveling west on Pruneridge Avenue
to enter coffee shop as traffic is one way through portico.
Mr. Walter Ward, General Manager of Vallco Park, said the main
difference from first architecture submitted was the 102 rooms in
lanai. Ha explained with the freeway 15' high on off ramp, the
lanai addition gave privacy to the pool. Numerous market studies
and consultants pelt public areas should be larger so the banquet
room was enlarged. The top floors are flared to give more eloquent
lines.
Mr. Ward also said the Traffic consultant would determine ingress
and egress. Present speed is 40 mph. No access from Wolfe Road;
moved east to two present points to allow room for turn movements.
Free turn movement prohibited by traffic light. There will be
turn lane in middle of Pruneridge Avenue. Mr. Ward said there is
more traffic now in business buildings and painted traffic lanes
now handle traffic movement.
Mr. Ward explained plans for elcvatpr shaft towers.
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Mr. Ward then used schematic drawings to illustrate the levels
of the different facilities.. The ballroom to be open on the I
east side for garden area in window. The levels are zero, plus I
10 and minus 10. He explained people swimming will be not going j
through lobby. • Guests registering in the lobby are separated
from guests using the dining room, meeting room.and other like 1
facilities. j
In answer to Member Dressler, Mr; Ward explained the elevator
towers will number 6, 3 in the initial phase,
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Slides were then shown of the lanai structure, pool, lobby
Slides and
entrance, coffee shop and parking area, ramp and portico, garden
drawings
area between parking and building, An artist's conception -for pool
exhibited
area from, the hotel;, showing cabanas on inside and balconies on
other two floors. Other views including west elevation. from Wolfe
Road looking easterly showing coffee shop and dining area; west
elevation of lanai unit; north elevation from Pruneridge Avenue
shoeing parking lot and towers; east elevation view from the two
existing buildings showing public areas. -and parking areas, south
elevation going by 280 from ,ramp; and two cross sections of
elevations were shown.
It was noted there would be parking on Hewlett-Packard property
Parking
for coffee shop and public area.
Mr. Ward explained how food would be handled from the kitchen:
Food handling
area to dining and banquet areas.
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Member Dressler questioned the tunnel proposed for patrons from
Tunnel;
parking lot to ballroom area. Mr; Ward said the tunnel would be
Pentrance
10' wide and 90' Tong with showcases for shops, well lighted
and with interesting displays,
Mr. Ward said all food would be received at a central receiving
;Central
area which will be screened9enclosed and well. landscaped. in this
receiving
same area there will be a driveway -to service ballroom for exhibits
area
of cars, boats, et. There will be two rows of trees and heavily
landscaped.
Mr. Maurice Johns', 105 Town and Country, Orange, -:California,-
Service area
Swan and Gesler, Architects, spoke to the service area, saying the
adequately
elevation of service driveway going down into service area was
concealed
quite concealed. The trash area was included here also and every
precaution would be taken to adequately -conceal this service 'area.
Chair -man Sargent said he was concerned about trucks required to
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rows of
services this -type of facility; Mr; Johns said two rows of- land-"
landscaping
scaping would: be adequate especially since -the gees had been planted
inadequate
I six veers ago, However,, since Chairman Sargent did. not feel, these,
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Floor.
layout
Outside
vi ews
IPerimeter
road
T raffic
signal
`ti'i..d impact
Slides
ITexture and
color
IReflective
glass
Reflection
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would be adequate, Mr. Johns subbested a fence but noted this would
entail eliminating some parki_n�: spaces. In response to Chairman
Sargent's request, Mr. Johns said tl:=.re was a long way to go before
he wou16 have workinc drawings, but sp cial emphasis would be placed
on eliminating this probi..em.
Mr. Johns then described in detail some of the areas, and the uses
planned for the different facilities. He also gave a floor layout
of the hotel rooms, saying there are_ 28 rooms on a typical floor.
In answer to "ember McLaren, he said. all rooms with the exception
of one row on one Floor had outside.
Member Koenitzer inquired of plans for extending perimeter road
around lanai area. Mr. Johns said the roan would come clear around
site and would be completed in this phase.
When 11"ember 'lcLaren asked then the traffic signal would be installed,
2.r. Johr_s said it would be up to the Public Works Department, noting
Hewlett-Packard and 'Hotel would have to cooperate.
Member Koenitzer questioned e_fect of breezes around pool area
being deflecte6 by the buildings. <<fter a discussion of this as
a potential problem, Mr. Bill Tagg, 619 Torrin.,ton Drive, Sunnyvale,
said most prevailing air would be from the north an,�. woul_d be
shielded by tower and lanai. Mr. Ward noted cabanas would also
provide a shield. The committee requested that possible air
turbulence around building be considered in the final plans.
Chairman Sargent then asked if the committee had any specific
questions regarding architecture. Liember iicLaren requested to
see slides.
Mr. Johns showed slides of planned construction, noting 90% of the
structure will be medium textured concrete. The colors will match
as closely as possible the buildings already under construction.
Mr. Johns pointed out areas of reflective glass panes. These panes
have a 1 to ]. slope which will cut down solar heat coming into
building on the north side. The glass is bronze color of rectangular
shape.
It'was questioned whether morning or late afternoon sun would be
reflected back on streets or into neighboring area. sir. Johns said
this would probably be true if the glass were flat, but being on a
1 to 1 slope would reflect up.
In response to comments from ie7iber Koenitzer, Mr. Johns said the
glass had been designed on the basis that only reflection would be
so early in the morning that it would not be a problem.
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Mr, Johns also said that because of the bevel of the glass and the
protection of the elevator `towers this would be no problem,
Member McLaren asked if studies had been made of possible impact of
reflection on the streets. Mr. Tagg said the only problem might be
in the morning during the summer.time9 otherwise, sun would be re-
flected up,
Member Koenitzer asked for assurance of studies on this reflection
as a sudden flash of light could be distracting to drivers, Mr.
Johns said a study had been made. The panes recessed into tower
could be reflected but was only exposed for a short time.
In answer to Chairman Sargent's inquiry as to'now this.glass would
be cleaned., Mr, Johns said this problem was under advisement''and
there was no answer at this time,
Reflection
impact
Study of
reflection
impact
;Cleaning of
'glass
It was noted the landscape architect was local to the area and 1,L:andscape
would be using same type of landscaping as now'bp-ing used in �:
Valleo Park,
Member Dressler asked about balcony rails, Mr. Johns said the ,Balconies
balcony: rails would be textured concrete of horizontal spandrel.
Balconies are 3' deep so no furniture can be put.on them but would
allow the windows to be cleaned from outside. They will be
"observation" balconies rather than. "sit -on" balconies
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Member Koenitzer.asked for some general idea of what sign plan is {Sign plan
intended., Mr. Johns said it would be the Hilton sign on: one°
elevator tower of the stylized H logo; minimal signing in good' �.
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taste, r
Member McLaren asked about plans for concealing air conditioning 111.11jechanical
equipment, Mr. Johns said all mechanical apparatus would be Nap:paratus
concealed on lower level, Member Dressler questioned noise level;
Mr. Johns said there would be noise to.a degree;, but the equipment
would all be encased inside building,``
Member McLaren then asked about TV antennas, Mr.. Johns said if 11TV antennas
Cable TV was available in the area this would be used. There would.
be a single antenna built into structure hidden from. view, usually
behind elevator towers,
Member Dressler had further questions regarding the tunnel, Mr. Tunnel
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Ward added the information that the tunnel has a skylight opening enlargement
next to driveway that will let daylight in, He -also described; plans ,
for enlarging showroom area between tunnel and :ballroom, There will r
be recessed reveals for displays which will make tunnel attractive,
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Mr. Ward noted that if those represE'ritative drawings were satisfactory,
drawings i
workin draw.ngs would be presented at a future date.
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Perimeter
Chairman Sargent expressed his concern over screening of cars from
landscaping
Wolfe Road traffic. He advised the applicant that landscaping should
on Wolfe i
be heavy aloe_ Wolfe Road with three landscape barriers between
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traffic and delivery area.
jChairman
Sargent asked for comments from the audience, There were
none.
Public Hear-
Member Koenitzer moved, seconded by Member McLaren, to close Public
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Hearings.
HC-51,075.13'
Member McLaren moved to recommend to the City Council approval of
approved wl
application HC-51,075.13, Vallco Pa)k Hilton Inn, subject to H-Control
conditions
standard conditions, enclosures consisting of Exhibits A, A lst
Revision, B, B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4 and Informational Items. Special
Emphasis to be stressed on the truck entry and visual impact from
Wolfe Road of trucks entering and e- sting; check wind problems if
any around pool area; possibility o% enlarging sbowroom at entrance
to ballroom as explained most desir�b.le if feasible. Seconded by
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Member Dressler.
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AYES; Members Dressler, Koenitzer, McLaren and Chairman Sargent
NOES. None
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Motion passed, 4-0
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Chairman Sargent told applicant this would be heard before the
City Council at them' next regular r.ieeting on ?March 19, 1973.
HC-51,309.1 ]
2. Application HC-51,309.1 of Mackay Homes, Division of Kaiser
Mackay Homes
Aetna, requesting exception to the Sign Ordinance to allow
a free-standing subdivision sign for a townhouse develop-
ment located adjacent to and westerly of McClellan Road
approximately 250 feet westerly of the intersection of
Byrne Avenue.
Member
Member McLaren said she would abstain from discussion of this appli-
McLaren
cation as she was representing both buyer and seller.
abstains
Staff re-
Mr. Cowan said an exception was filed because Ordinance ;'r'353 Section
port
61.5.1 requires at least 50 dwelling units for a sign for a Planned
Development. This complex has only 23 units but identification is
needed because it is an Enclosed cll.st.er. The identification sign
is necessary as a public service to help direct people'looking for
the development,
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The low profile Park Villa sign will direct people into the area ry
where they can then, find the appropriate court, r;
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Slides of site plan were shown. Mrs Cowan said the sign will. run Slides
parallel to McClellan Road out of public right of way on private
property.
Mr. Cowan pointed out these street addresses are in clusters and
normal street numbers cannot be seen.
Mr. Leonard Newnan, Mackay Homes, Menlo Park, said the sign on corner
at present does not show adequately. Sign will be placed at.45'
angle across corner. He said the sign is heavy redwood timbers with
raised letters of gold leaf.
Mrs Newman said the sign is to identify community a -ad is for, the
good of the residents, Entrance signs show same motif as outside.,
He then pointed out locations of interior signs on the site plan.
Approximately size of proposed sign.is 32'I in: height and 7' long
with 81 in lettering space. Intended as a permanent sign,
It was noted in viea:i.ng slides there are two signs on Westmont,
Chairman Sargent:. then asked for comments from the audience. There
were 'none
Member Dressler moved to close Public Hearings. Member Koeritzer
seconded the motions
Chairman Sargent summarized that sign ordinance requires A.SAC to
refer to specific items in a request for a sign, exception to be
granted. If this exception were not granted, applicant could claim
a .ha.rdshi.p. intent of sign ordinance would not .be defeated by
granting this exception., On the basis of these facts, the exception
could be granted.
Men
ber Dressler moved to recommend to City Council adoption of
application. HC-51.309a1 aQ an exception to the Sign Ordinance as
presented by Exhibits F and F-1. Exception to be granted inn that
signing of the residential community would be of serviire. to the
residents and that q?aninp of the development is tantamount to the
nam-ina of a major apartment complex, The intent of the motion is. -
to include standard H-Conti conditions. Seconded by Member
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Numbers not.
seen
Sign., at
angle
Interior
signs
Permanent
sign
T,vro signs
public hear-°-
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Sun�u�a.ry
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Exception
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Staff report
Complex looks;
outstanding
Balance
Parallel sig
sigii ha-d to
see
'Public Hear-
ings closed
1C--51,2z 5.2
approved
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AYES: Lembers Dressier, Koen.itzer and Chai_rr.:an Sargent
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ABS'IAIIZ: Member i-icLaren
[lotion passed, 3-0--1
Chairman Sargent_ noti_i!�d brie x plic•;7rnt that the exception has been
recommL-rided fox approval before. City Council on 'larch 19, 191 i, and
he reco-mended the applicant be present. at that meting,
3. Applica'--on HC-51,285.2 of PettibcnE� Signs (Family Homes -
Lytle) requesting approva' o; a sign plan fo_ a ccriimercial
building located at t::e scuthwest coiner of Kirwin Lane and
Sa.racoga-Sunnyvale road'
:Ir. Cowan said the applica i-on a;a-:; fcr one additional sign on
American Realty Jfiic.e. Ka recalled a slain plan w? is approved for
center for sev<<n si-^ns to he 10LO-tea i..:-i front of er_tr-nces of
shops. A previous; application for s: t_e modi_fi_ca'_.ii n which would
move one sign to ~-ear- o,_ structu'-e to ._:o _ th side 17 =:s grantc:.d and
applicant requesting site plan 'he me;dified for en_ a:'_d.itional
sign. Sign wov.ld con2orm waits sign progra-ni estcbl zshed and.
area requ- resents for sto:-e.
Member IIcLaren noted she hLd seen to til<, Opening of the complex
and thought everything looke,_-i outst nding.
sir. Cowan commented the additional si.&n would balance distribution
of signs on the builcii.zg.
Chair -.,.,.an Sargent said he noticed a problem, in seeing sign parallel
to the. street:
After a brief discussion among the c om: Jttee members, Chairman
Sargent asked if there were any comn1en:_s from the audience. There
were nc)ne.
Member 'xLaren rioved, seconded by Iic iii5: r Kpeni_tzer, to close Public
Bearings.
Motion pass.,d, 4-0
Member 'McLar n reco7.mended to City -Council application BC-51,285.2
for approval subject to Enclosures F and standard H-Control conditions.
Seconded by Member Koenitze.r.
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Motion passed, 4•-0
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This. application to be heard before City. Council. on March 19, t
1973 and applicant should be present at that time to answer
questions
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4, Application HC•-51, 216 0 2 of Golden West Sign Company
HCa-51, 216 2
(Villa Serra Apartments) requesting approval of a
'Villa Serra
sign plan for an apartment cor.plex located at the
Apartments,
southeast corner of Stelling Road and Homestead Road,'
The applicant was no: in the audience. Member McLa ren asked. if
Applicant not
this could be heard through the Staff, Slides of site and .sign
5present
were shown,
Member.Koenitzer said he objected.to size and height. Si-gn is
Size objected
1119" in height, double faced and internally illuminated. It
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is 24 sq. ft. on each side which is within the 25 sq, ft. limits.
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Tire Cowan reported flags on. poles are stall standing and now need
Flags taken
to be taken down, Mr.. Cowan said the sign now showing is a
down
temporary one put up when facility was built several years;agoo
After a general discussion it was the committee's feelings thanDesired
sigh-",
the sign should be reduced to scale by 1/5 Send something of lots
# features
profiled
Member, Koenitzer noted signs on both entry ways.
;Two signs
Chairman Sargent suggested continuing application with indication
Summary
of concern aboutit being a duplication. Also that the committee
would prefer to see something of a smaller nature mounted on brick
work to match wall
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Member Koenitzer recommended to continue HC-51,216;2 to next
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regular meeting. Seconded by Member 'HcLareizM1
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Sargent
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Motion carried, 4-(1
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divided
Alternatives;
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No decision
Signing
Yio uniform-
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Mr. Cowan then showed trans-;arencies of proposed lighting plan for the -
northwest quadrant. li^ also asked tie con--.ittee for sore kinL' of sign
criteria. He said Staff hra-et with i_. John Boyd, architect hired
by the Saich family, and these illustrations were his recommendation.
The standard is a curved la-inated wood pole with double hanging
fixtures which can be ordered in varying lengths and. heights. The
committee's approval would not be fcr enact height or location but
for general design. Height and location would be determined by
individual application neeus. These lights can be used in parking
areas and interior sidewalks as well., Mr. Cowan pointed out by the
use of the transparency the light's use in landscape median areas.
He explained the li-ht came in two types, double and single lights.
The committee was divided in their comments; Iiembers Dressler and
Chairman Sargent not liking the standard, and 'embers McLaren and
Koenitzer thinking it attractive.
Mr. Cowan asked ;1r. Dan Bandley, 10054 South Highway 9, Cupertino,
if he or Mr. Andrich of Bank of A..:erica wished to comment. Mr. Bandley
said he did not wish to comment'as an architect had been hired to do
a job and he should ar_swer for himself.
Mr. Anthony Andrich, 260 5th Street, San Francisco, representative
of Bank o- America, said he had not had time to see the illustra-
tion as he had had such short notice of the meeting. After looking
at a picture of the standard, he saic' he had no objection to this
particular light, but would agree with Chairman Sargent in wanting
to see same alternatives.
After more general discussion, Chair --an Sargent said he did not
feel the cor-mittee was in a position to give approval on light
standard to be used throughout_ entire quadrant. Since it was not
necessary to make a decision tonight, he felt more discussion
should be held on the lighting as such.
After looking at the drawings of sign possibilities, the committee's
general opinion was that low profile monument type signs were desired.
There should be a -aximum height figure, but because of landscaping,
heights would have to vary.
Member Koenitzer said the building structures would have to be con-
sidered in each sign application; absolute uniformity not wanted.
Chairman Sargent said he pre --erred not to have pole signs such as
Bank of America has now, and noted this sign had not been approved.
Member McLaren in referring to low profile signs in front of service
stations said she sometimes found it difficult to see prices. She
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said these signs were identifycation for people in business and
she like to be able to see what she was looking for without 'search-
ing.
Chairman Sargent.. agreeda certain amount of mass and a certain
amount of color was necessary. He then said he felt enough guide
lines had been suggested to the Staff.
The sign at the Sandpiper Restaurant was questioned as. to"weather 't
had exceeded the temporary sign limitation. Mr. Cowan said he
would look up the expiration date, McYrber Dressler's .recollection
was that the sign would be left up until the shopping center sign
was applied for, Chairman Sargent noted the sign concept was
good but the sign had not been approved.
Mr, Cowan again approached the committee regarding a special meeting
to discuss some.procedural changes in H-Control. The'tentative date
of March 13, 1973 was not satisfactory,
Chairman Sargent expressed his concern that nothing was being done
about..renewing positions on H-Control..comm.ittee, He noted there
are three terms expiring the first of April and asked that the
Mayor be contacted regarding this.
It was then asked of Staff if any progress had been made on. the
Sign Ordinance discussed at a special meeting last fall, Mr'. Cowan
answered.in the negative, saying Staff was too busy with general
plans and urban 'service area.
Chairman Sargent noted there had been no serious problems in
procedures except in Planned Development applications, He suggested
on these a joint meeting with Planning Commission and Council
getting ASAC's input®
Member.McLaren said she felt Council had confidence in the work
this committee was doing as most applications are passed on its
recommendations without being put on the board,
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Sandpiper
Restaurant
Special
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Terms
expiring
Sign
ordinance
PD only
problem
Council
approves
After more discussion, Chairman Sargent said if Mr. Cowan had -Use permit
recommendations for definite procedural changes a meeting could based on lan
be held but he did not want to o over same thins regarding '
s g g g g 'use
Planning Development. He referred to Mr. Gatto's assertion'that
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the general plan is guide enough and applicant making application
under general plan should not have to have it reviewed by -Planning
Commission. If applicant wishes to change land use then it must `
go before Planning Commission and be rezoned through general plan i
No serious conflicts then because use permit could be issued based
on use of land.
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Chairman Sargent then noted that Council seems to be appreciating the
.role ASAC has and the way it is bei^.; fulfilled, Idea of reducing
AS:1C responsibilities or clanging make --up of co=,ittee should not be
brought up.
t-Then signs were 'being discussed, Bio:-iati.on's sign was commented on
as being very readable and not offensive. Mr. Cowan had noted that
unfortunately, it was illegal.
?•1r. Ron Mastel, Pill Signs and Displ-ys, 755 Chestnut Street, San
Jose was in the audience and questicaed this. Mr. Co,,. -an told the
CoLmittee that'Bio.-.ation w s not on the agenda as they had failed
to bring in the exhibits and maps as requested.
Chairman Sar.-ent said there see---ed to be a breakdown in connnunications.
He advised :r. '=astel to contact the Staff and find o•t- what would be
necessary to place this on the agenda as certain criteria needed to
be reviewed before a decision could rye :Wade on applications.
11r. Cowan expla-ned the sign had beep approved, but was not located
on the site that had been annroved. Chairman Sargent ruled tha
committee was not in a position to give a decision. at this time.
11r. Don Bandley then asked if Bob's Big Boy lighting and signing
cou'-d be heard at the next session of the corn;ittee in two �,.eek.s.
Chairman Sargent answered him that no decision had been made on
concept, merely guidelines to Staff and anyone else interested.
Lighting and sign concepts had been aiscussed and hope-ully Staff
could pass onto applicant the benefit of their experience.
Mr. Bandley asked if guidelines for signing between Highway 9 and
Stevens Creek Boulevard had been set; and if sign for car wash
had been approved. Mr. Conan said the sign had been approved
but owner wanted to come back to com-�ittee at its nest meeting
to talk about lowering of his sign.
:•1r. Bandley said he is in dire need of ultimare lighting concept so
they can proceed with other features of development as a whole.
Lack of signing is not holding up project.
After more general discussion, Member McLaren moved to adjourn the
meeting at 9:55 PM, with :`ember Dres>ter seconding the notion.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
/s/ Wm. E. Rider_
City Clerk
/s/ L. Don Sargent
Chairman
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