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October 3rd, 1973CITY OF CUPERT_INO 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino Telephone:-252--4505 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL.AND SITE APPROVA] COMMITTEE OF OCTOBER 3, 1973 IN THELIBRARYCONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA .SALUTE TO THE FLAG The meeting was opened at 7.30 p.m. by Chairman McLaren with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Members present: Koenitzer, Sallan and Chairman McLaren Members absent: Dressler and Weinstein Staff present: Senior Planning Technician Toby Kramer APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The.Minutes of Regular Meeting of September 19, 1973 were continued to the next meeting as they were not available to the committee, POSTPONEMENTS: None WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None Chairman McLaren reported that Member Weinstein had had surgery and was convalescing satisfactorily. ' PUBLIC HEARINGS: HC-92 Page 1 1. Application HC-51,027.13 of Edwin J. Myers (James Frost) V HC-51,027.13 requesting approval of site, architecture and grading for James Frost a single -story professional office building located -wester- ly of Torre Avenue approximately 100 meet northerly of the:. intersection of Pacifica Drive and Torre Avenue.. STAFF REPORT: Staff member Kramer said the application is involved with four other lots in the Brian. Terrace subdivision. The overall site plan of the property was displayed; She reported the Planning Commission would like the property to have some unifying theme.The integration of -lighting, signing and to some extent architectural elements was desired. The development was not to be exactly alike but should have some continuity. IIC-92 i, MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 3, 1973 H-CONTROL MEETING ' Page 2 Parking spaces i 'n letter had been written to people involved in this subdivision suggesting they meet and discuss design elen-:,nts and arrive at some agreement. The application under discussion repr<�sents 60% of the subdivision and as the first will be setting tone for remaining properties. Chairman McLaren ascertained the applicant understood condition 18 of Planning Commission Resolution No. 1201. In answer to Member Koenitzer, it was noted there are ample parking spaces. The elevations showed the building to be similar to the library. One consideration was the roofing material; since there was a diversity of architecture perhaps the roof cou'-d be the*unify:ing feature. Grading In discussing the grading, it was noted there was no mounding shown, ;but this would depend on what is v orced out with the other developers ,,of the adjacent properties. Char_ man McLaren referred to mounding at �Measurex on Bubb Road, noting it v.as very attractive and screened the Vicars very well. T�ls. Kramer pointed out the buildings are close to the street with no parking in front, i-zking mounding unnecessary for the screening of cars. Complete `;Member Koenitzer referred to requests made in the past for complete 'iapplications. applications Since signing had such an effect on architecture of :building, he would like some indication of the sign plans for this and other applications in the future; i.e. T:Thether the signs would be hanging from the overhang, on Uie walls, monumental type in front, etc. This was briefly discussed. FMr. Edwin Myers, 10601 So. Saratoga -Sunnyvale Road, Cupertino and Mr. t James Frost, 11247 Catalina Ct. , Cupertino, then signed in. theelchair iIn answer to Chairman McLaren, Mr. Myers said the ramp would be of facilities ;pebbled concrete in an outdoor_ patio. Member Koenitzer noticed the • plans indicated a 2" doorstep. Mr. Myers said the law covers the 'necessity for wheelchair faciliti&3 and the plans would conform to this jprovision. .With regard to architecture, 1`lember Koenitzer said he would like to see ;some treatment on fascia at entrance to atrium to establish that this .,was the entrance. 14r. Myers said 11:he "hole in the wall" to atrium that would be landscaped would put sufficient emphasis on entry. Trash enclosure"Chairman McLaren asked about trash enclosure. Mr. Myers said it would be enclosed in same slumpstone as i�uilding. They were thinking of a joint l enclosure with adloini.ng buildings and would bring that in at a later date ;with the signing and landscaping. MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 3, 1.973 Ii-CONTROL MEETING Member Sallan asked to have the easterly elevation described. Mr. Frost said the windows are medium brown anodized, aluminum, redwood fascia in brown stain. The roof tile was more a brown tone than the library, which was of a reddish tone. He noted the roofs in adjacent areas are divided between Mission and..flat tiles Apparent discrepancies on elevation plans of Taylor Wheeler's_ Torre Avenue professional building were noted and discussed, I Member Sallan noted her concern about the theme being followed in regard to the building 20 feet to the north. Mr. Myers said since their application was the first, he didn't feel they should be the ones to change their plans. Member Sallan said she hoped there had been dialogue between the developers, Mr. Myers said they were!, following precedent set by City Hall, library, etc. It was suggest7' ed tlia.t.. roof material could be changed to conform with these buildings. Member-Koenitzer ascertained the overhang around building would be 4', Chairman McLaren ascertained• that air conditioning units would be" hidden. It was asked that Mro , Myers advise other developers of the committee comments and guidelines since he would be sitting in on discussions relative to future development of this subdivision. It was announced this was a. Public Hearing and open to comments from the audience. There were none. Member Koenitzer moved to close Public Hearings. Member Sallan secondedthe motion. Motion carried, 3-0 Member Sallan recommended approval to City Council of application ` HC-51,027e13 with Exhibits A, B and Dg this approval to be for site, architecture and grading. Landscaping, lighting and signing to be reviewed at future time. The following condition was added: (1) That the applicant return with a design for a trash enclosure on site. Seconded by Member Koenitzera AYES: Members Koenitzer, Sallan and Chairman McLaren NOES None ABSENT: Members Dressler and Weinstein Motion carried, 3-0 Chairman McLaren notified the applicant this would be heard by the City Council on October 15, 19730 HC-92 Page 3 Roof -material Public Hear- ings closed HC-51,027013 approved w/ condition HC-92 Page 4 HC-51,058.5 Walker and Lee Real Estate MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 3, 1.973 H-CONTROL MEETING Member Koenitzer sa-i.d lie .could IJke to see some mounding and since it is such a small project, he felt a standard light pole should be establishea for entire center. Mt. Myers said he thought silhouette type lighting would be sufficient but this would be dLscussed with the others involved. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 2. Application HC-51,058.5 of L,,alker and Lee Real Estate requesting approval of a sign modification for an existing office building located at 10171 South Saratoga -Sunnyvale Road in the Town and 'Country Sllcppiag Center. STAFF REPORT: Ms. Kramer noted .-)ne sign had been approved recently and at that time the applicant had said they intended adding another door and would then request an additional ;ign. The door has been cut and the second sign is now being applied tor. Slides were shown of the building and signs. Needed for Mr. Verne Burgess, 1079 Alameda D -ive, Campbell, said the applicant could identification, not be present and had asked him t.o attend for him. He pointed to a tree shown on the slide which blocked -1s i.on of sign on front of building. The second sign on side of the buildii�- ,,ias needed for identification. Size of sign Public Hearing closed Member Sallan said she did not ag-,,ee it was necessary to have signs on two frontages in this case and fe'r_ the one sign gave adequate exposure. Member Koenitzer agreed with Meml) r Sallan. He noted the sign in front was visible and lined up nicely with signs oil adjoining businesses. There was no need for further identification. Mr. Burgess noted it was unfertun<.te that businesses did not become aware of these feelings before locating. • Chairman McLaren said she was oppc;,ecl to size of sign. Since the applicant was not: present and there �;7ere two members of the committee absent, she said the application c,.,u."_d be continued if Mr. Burgess so desired. Mr. Burgess said he was not in a p.)sition to make any decision. In answer to his query, Chairman McLar-ert e plained alternatives available to him. Chairman McLaren noted this was a 'ubl.ic Hearing and asked for comments from the audience. There were non,!. Member Koenitzer moved, seconded b;, ember Sal -Ian, to close Public Hearings. !loticn carried, 3-0 11 11 MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 3, 1973 H-CONTROL MEETING Member Koenitzer moved to recommend denial of application HC-51.,, 058.5 to the City Council. Seconded by Member Sallan. AYES: Members Koenitzer and Sallan NOES. Chairman McLaren ABSENT., Members Dressler and Weinstein Motion carried, 2-1 Chairman McLaren explained her vote, saying she felt if the applicant wished to appeal and to modify the size of the sign, he should be heard again. It was then noted that this application would be heard by the City Council at its next meeting on October 15, 1973. 3. Application HC-51,199<2 of Newman Properties (R. Cali & Bros.) requesting approval of a sign modification in connection with a proposed neighborhood sh.opping center located at the northwest corner of Saratoga -Sunnyvale Road and 'McClellan Road. Continued from H-Control meeting of July 5, 1973i STAFF REPORT': Ms. Kramer recalled the previous sign was requested to be scaled down and materials changed. The materials had been changed but the sign had not been scaled down, -The enclosed exhibit represents the modification requested plus a change in S av- On. sign. HC-92 Page 5 HC-51,058<5 denied H.C-51,199 2 Newman Proper- ties Mr. Robert Ramsey, employed by Ad -Art. Signs, said an independent Proposed sign E sign contractor had been involved without the `approval of the described developer. He explained how the sign had been scaled down and the changes that had been made. This proposal has been approved by the architecture with the stipulation that the stain colors be compatible with the buildings The committee expressed their satisfaction,with this proposals The meeting was opened to comments from the audience. There were. none. Member Sallan moved, seconded by Member Koenitzer, to close'Public Al Public Hear - Hearings. ings closed Mnti nn ray^ri nd _ 'i-n t IIC-92 Page 6 HC-51, 119.2 approved w/ condition Discussion of sign ordinance continued Flood Control District Meet- ing Goodyear Tire MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 3, 1973 11-CONTROL MEETING Member Sallan recommended approval. of Application HC-51,119.2 with Exhibit F, 3rd Revision, and cor.:plimLnts to the applicant, with the condition that the McClellan Squarc portion of sign be 2' in height and stained to Match the building. Seconded by Member Koenitzer. AYES: Members Koenitzer and Sallan NOES: None ABSENT: Members Dressler and Weinstein ABSTAIN: Chairman McLaren Motion carried, 2-0-1 Chairman McI.,aren abstained from voting since she was involved with Newman Properties on other matters, although not on this property. The applicant was informed this would be heard by the City Council on October 15, 1973. 4. Discussion of sign ordinc rice. Since there ;were only three members of the committee present and a very important meeting of the C:.t.v Council to be attended, Chairman McLaren suggested that discussion of sign ordinance be postponed. Member Koenitzer brougi,t to the attention of the committee an article on "Street Graphics", feeling this approach to signing was worth con- sidering. Member Koenitzer then moved to con::inued discussion of sign ordinance. Seconded by Member Sallan. Motion carried, 3-0 NEW BUSINESS Member Sallan reporterl a call f,-om Ms. Nancy Hertert regarding a Flood Control District meeting <.t Monte Vista High School on October 23, 1973 at 2:00 p.m. Any citizen ..n-Dut and particularly that of ASAC members was solicited, Member ':oenitzer expressed his concern about "concrete canyon" planned for St:eve.ns Creek. Member Sallan reported that Gooc'.,year Tire Company on.Highway 9 at Home- stead Road had two di.mpsey dump:>ters filled t-7ith tires and it was very unsightly. She asked that staf.' check on trash enclosure. • q MINUTES' OF `i'III OC`.COBER 3, 1973 H-CONTROL 11J'L];TING I1C-92 Page 7 Member Sallan also reported that Karpet King had two signs in red , Sign instead of the one in bias'-. ai-id white that had been approved. Also violaLioiis Fireside Thrift sign was reversed in color to what had been approved. Ms. Kramer said this had. be.ert noted and Fireside would be cited. Chairman 14cLaren referred to a Shell si gla on arcade of roof at a Signi ng station in Saratoga. It is sma.1.1 and yet has great visual impact. r example She asked staff to take a picture of it as an example for future applications. ; i Member Sallan asked -if Bumbleberry landscaping had been checked. F, Bumblebe'rry 'Rs. Kramer said it had and the plants did not appear to conform " landscaping with approval. After discussion, item er Sallan noted she wanted U Mr. Madsen to remove the unauthorized plantings and replace them With plants of approved size. ' At 9.00 p.m. Member Koenitzer moved to adjourn to next regular meet-� ing of ..October 17, 1.973. Seconded by Member Sallan, Adjournment Motion carried, 3--0 APPROVED /S/ Juanita. McLaren Chairman ATTEST: i /s/ Tiii, Eo Ryder City Clerk