May 23rd, 1973CITE OF CUPERTING
10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino
Telephone 252-4505
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE
APPROVAL COMtifITTEE OF MAY 23, ` 1973 _, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ,
CT5' HALL, CUPERTINO s CALIFORNIA
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After a brief discussion, it was decided to leave the items on the
Agenda.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None
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? PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Application HC-51,318.1 of Michael Del Monaco requesting
approval of site, landscaping, grading and .lighting in
connection with a parking; lot addition to the Florentine
Restaurant located at 19930 Stevens Creek Boulevard.
Continued from H-Control meeting of May 9, 1973.
Slides were shown of the site, and Mr. Cowan said the application had been
continued in order for the applicant to revise parking scheme. Mr.
Cowan, in answering a query concerning building on rear portion of lot,
said the owner proposed to dress up building structure with paint,
screening and plants. A wood fence would be erected also.
With regard to lighting, Mr. Cowan said the Traffic Engineer had indi-
cated three 20` standards would not create a problem if the wattage
was kept to 175W. There is more activity at night and neighborhood
undeveloped except for homes to the south, so adequate lighting is
needed.
The parking plan suggested by the committee previously had had to be
discarded since there was a hazard created by cars backing into egress
lane. Applicant was proposing another plan.
SITE.
Member Weinstein said the plan was better, but he was still concerned
about first two parking spaces at entrance creating a stacking problem.
Member Sallan said she was concerned about westerly border. Chairman
McLaren suggested that when adjoining property develops landscaping
could be taken care of then.
Mr. Steve Gazzera, Jr., 1134 El Ca:lino �gest, Mountain Vie:, explained
the reason designer did not attempt to install any improvements adjacent
to the structure was because vehic�_es and delivery trucks were constantly
scrapping either building or curb because of narrcwness of lane.
LANDSCAPING:
Member Salllan pointed out several things she viould like included in
the motion.
Member Koenitzer felt propc=ed imFrovements were satisfactory. He
felt one gallon size plantings in -aost instances are adequate.
Member Dressler was opposed to addin second tree in planter.
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Member Weinstein suggested ground cover behind existing small
house be star jasmine,. with Hollywood juniper along walls. H
was also inclined to.go along with one gallon sLze plantings. I
The.use of Monterey cypress along rear fenny was- also .discussed
with Mr. Gazzero.°
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Member Sallan noted there is quite a difference. betweenone and
five -gallon plantings of. pittosporum eugeni_aides. She also. noted
if plantings adequate future judgement might determine a concrete
barrier to be unnecessary.
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II LIGHTING:
Mr. Cowan 'suggested Traffic Engineer could work out lighting pattern
with n h applicant.
In answer to Member Koenitzer, it was pointed out there are.flood,
lights on structure and under cano . Member Koenitzer uestioned
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would add ground lights in. planter.
Chairman McLarer_ noted this was a -public hearing and invited
comments from the audience.
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Mr. Victor.Duren,,10109 Mellow Place, Cupertino brought photographs
taken: from his property„to show ;site linen He gave the committee a
tree name which he said a nursery had recommended instead of the
Monterey cypress. Member Sallan researched the suggested tree and
found there were adverse characteristics.
Chairman McLaren asked Mr. Duren if he had any comments with regard
to lighting proposal° Mr. Duren requested standards be as low as
possible.
Mr. Gilbert Gross, 10118 Mellow Place, Cupertino, reiterated his
feelings that trees along fence should be of higher density. He
ex ressed his concern about the li ht standards to apply more to
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but height should be as low as possible.'
Mr. _Gazzero expressed his opposition to Member We nstein's thought
that -perhaps standards could be by or 8' in height. Chairman
.McLaren noted a restaurant most have adequate lighting for safety
factor.
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Mr. Gazzero explained basic intent regarding rear property was to
totally clear area. The free standing shed would be demolished, -
the existing structure to be used for storage would be cleaned up
and made presentable and painted the same color as major building.
Chairman McLaren asked the applicant if he would be willing to plant
along borders for deferment of masonry wall. The applicant expressed
his willingness to do this.
Member Koenitzer moved, seconded by Member Sallan to close Public
Hearing.
Motion carried, 5-0
After committee discussed several areas of concern in landscaping and
lighting, Member Sallan moved to recommend approval of Application
HC-51,318.1 with the standard H-Control conditions, enclosed Exhibit
A 1st Revision and the following additional conditions:
(1) Commend the applicant for his fine upgrading of
property.
(2) Relative to landscaping:
a. On west elevation change star jasmine, legend #6 to
#8, pittosporum eugenioides.
b. On the easterly elevation of building, add juniper
turolosa in each of three Dlanter beds; a total of
five plants.
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C. Border around storage facility to be juniper turolosa
plantings 5' on center; the rest of the area in the9
planting beds to be star jasmine, #6 on plan legend.
d. Change plants designated #7, #8 and #9 on legend to
five gallon size.
(3) With regard to lighting:
a. There are to be five l;_ghti ng standards with-axir.:u^
height of 12' using i; nw -_u, wattage necessary to pro-
vide adequate coveras,e; review of light intensity to
be made by staff after _nstallation.
(4) Defer construction of maas,)nly gall on east and west ele-
vations of property untie such time as the *oroperty on
either side has been app �pr.:ately zoned by the City in
the new Genera Plan. A ) na is to be posted by the
applicant for constructi: n of: such �7all 4-F it be necessary.
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(5) Storage building at rear of property be upgraded,
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color to match existing main structure, adequate
fencing as shoran on plan be provided, and landscape
screening be provided.
Seconded by Member Koenitzer.
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AYES: Members Dressler, Koenitzer, Salla.n 9 Weinstein and
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Chairman McLaren
NOES., None
Motion passed, 5-0
Chairman McLaren notified applicant this would be heard before the
:City -Council at its meeting of June 4, 1973>
2. Application HC-51,075.34 of West Valley Sign. Company repre-
senting Vallco Park - Unicom "A" requesting approval of a
sign plan for a light industrial building located at the
northeast corner of Tantau Avenue and Pruneridge Avenue`,
Staff member Cowan located site on City maps on the northeast
corner of Tantau Avenue and-Pruneridge Avenue. He confirmed the
sign was completely within ordinance and was not illuminated.
Slides were shown of site and proposed:,sign.
Applicant was not in the audience.
After a brief discussion,, Chairman McLaren opened the Public
Hearing for comments from the audience., There were none.
Member Koenitzer moved, seconded by Member Weinstein, to close
Public.Hearings..
Motion carried, 5-0
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Member Koenitzer moved to recommend approval of, Application HC-51,
075.34, subject to standard H-Control Conditions, including.
Exhibits F and F-l. Seconded by Member Sallana
AYES: Members Dressler, Koenitzer, Sallan., Weinstein,
Chairman McLaren ".
NOES o None
Motion. Carried, 5_0
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3. Application HC-51,075.35 of West Valley Sign Company representing
Vallco Park - Unicom "C" requesting approval of a sign plan for a
light industrial building located on the east side of Tantau Ave-
nue between Pruneridge Avenue and Forge Drive.
Staff Member Cowan showed slides of site, pointing out where sign ,,.-ould
be located. Sign is similar to previous application with an additional
sign on top identifying the street address.
After a brief discussion, Chairman McLaren announced this was a Public
Hearing and asked for comments from the audience. There were none.
Member Dressler moved, seconded by Mer-ber Koenitzer, to close Public
Hearings.
Motion carried, 5-0
Member Dressler moved to recommend approval of Application HC-51,075.35
subject to standard H-Control conditions, and Exhibits F and F-1.
Seconded by Member Koenitzer.
Motion carried, 5-0
4. Application HC-51,075.36 of West Valley Sign Company representing
Information Storage System (I.S.S.) requesting approval of a sign
plan for a light industrial bu.-lding located at the southwest
quadrant of tiie intersection of Tantau Avenue and Pruneridge
Avenue.
Staff Member Cowan showed slides of building and proposed sign.
The committee felt there were some needs for discussion with the •
applicant on this sign.
Member Koenitzer moved, seconded by Me- ber Sallan, -to continue
Application HC-51,075.36 until the next meeting.
Motion carried, 5-0
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
5. Application :iC-51,017.2 of Sunny Vie -...,Lutheran 11-:ie requesting
approval of modification of site plan located northerly of and
adjacent to Cupertino Road app-oximately 230 feet easterly cf
Foothill Boulevard.
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Staff ` report by Mr. Cowan showed this wasto move the driveway
130 fto to the west..Plan for.future.expansion (Phase II) showed
the main entry driveway being in the same place as one proposed.
Slides were shown of site and also plans of Phase I and. 'II showing
change of driveway.
Chairman icLaren ascertained that heavy landscaping would replace
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current driveway.
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Mr. Virgil Carter, representing Albert Hoover Architect, said the
movement would-be advantageous to Home residents.
j Chairman McLaren pointed out a change of ingress and egress could
be very critical and the committee,did not in anyway Want to
preempt. a Planning Commission decision. Staff Member Cowan noted
the Traffic Engineer had given approval.
Mr. Carter answered Member Dressler's question as to reason for
move by pointing out present driveway is adjacent to; medical
P onion of facilities and they would like to keep traffic :away
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from this area.
Mr.Carter pointed'out landscaping will replace existing driveway.
Me.nber Weinstein said he would like a landscape plan, Mr. Carter
pointed out the landscaping had been approved and the same concept
would be carried out in this area.,
When asked about continuing application., Mr. Carter said the
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contractor is on the job now and they would like to at least
make the curb cut. Occupancy is scheduled for July 8<
Retaining landscaping by proposed driveway was discussed, Mr.
Carter said the.applicant would be willing to move curb easterly
to maintain trees.
•s After -further discussion, Chairman McLaren asked if; staff could go,
v out and pinpoint curb cut 3' to left to save as many large specimen
trees.as possible..
Chairman McLaren noted this was a Public Hearing and asked for.
comments from the audience. There were none.
Member Sallan moved, seconded by Member Koenitzer', to close Public
Hearings.
Motion carried, 5=0
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Member Dressler moved to approve Application HC-51,017.2, Sunny View
Lutheran Home modification of Phase I construction as has been
approved by this body at previous t.leeting. '.`odificaticn will be
limited to the relocation of curb cut for ingress and egress of
parking lot as presented in Exhibits A lst Revision and A-15
subject to the following condition:,:
(1) Curb cut be reviewed by City staff and relocated
in a position so as to preserve all of the specimen
trees on the building site.
(2) Applicant will return with a landscaping plan to
show the plantings in both the planting island in
new curb cut and in the area in which the existing
driveway will be removed.
Seconded by Member Koenitzer.
AYES: Members Dressler, Koenitzer, Sallan, Weinstein and
Chairman McLaren
NOES: None
Motion carried, 5-0
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Cowan referred to enclosed Draft Resolution of Design Guidelines
for the Northwest Quadrant of Saratoga -Sunnyvale Road and Stevens
Creek Boulevard. If the Co=ittee so recommended they would be
sent to Council for final approval.
Member Weinstein, who was not on C(,=ittee when guidelines were isdiscussed, questioned variety of heights in signs. He preferred
to have complete uniformity of s_gns; signs are to identify not
to advertise.
There was further discussion of signing; Chairman McLaren reminded
the Committee these were just guidelines and when the applicant
came in, the Committee would have an op ortunity to review each
sign.
Member Koenitzer questioned having all wall material colors off-
white or very light beige, reeling this was perhaps too restrictive.
Light earth tones were discussed a:3 possible alternative.
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Member Sallan noted that she was concerned about parking along
major frontages which led her to have second thoughts about
setback requirements.
Chairman McLaren commented that:.after all the hearings and meetings
it was rather shocking to hear all these changes.
Staff Member Cowan then asked for a special meeting of ASAC with
Mr. Jim Coleman to discuss Saich plan, noting this could be
included. It was agreed the Committee would meet on Thursday,
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May 31,.:1973 at 7:30 p.m.
Member- Koenitzer questioned status .of paperracks in :front of
Post Office. Mr Cowan said this was still being investigated
and he would write a report for the Committee at the earliest
opportunity.
Member Sallan asked if, anyone was monitoring plantings at the
Northpoint Project; Staff Member Kramer explained that because
of slope steepness, the lawn had been replaced with ivy. Member �
Sallan 'noted some,of the plants were not very healthy looking and �
asked for copy -of the landscaping plans -
The parking lot in Portal shopping center was also briefly dis-
cussed..-
Member Koenitzer moved to adjourn meeting until Thursday May 31,
1973 at 7 e30 P.',I. Me-ber Sallan seconded. ;Meeting was adjourned
at 10.35 P.M. by unanimous decision.
APPROVED -
Is/ Juanita McLaren
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Chairman
ATTEST.
/s/ Wm. Eo Ryder
City Clerk