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SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE
APPROVAL COMMITTEE OF J ANUARY 287 19B5 o MEETING HELD, IN THE
CONFERENCE ROOM 106 OF CITY HALL, CUPERTINO4 CALIFORNIA 950140
The Meeting was called to order at 7: 00 p.m. by Vice -Chairman Rooker
who led the Pledge of Al l eai ante o
ROLL CALL:
Present: Committee Members Mann, Nobel, Vice -Chairman Rooker
Absents Committee Member Morrison -and Chairman Miller
Staff Present: Steve Pia5ecki4 Associate Planner
The Committee unanimously approved the Minutes of January 14, 19B5 as
published:
INFORMAL REVIEW OF USE PERMIT APPLICATIONS;
Item 1) A2plicati.on 1-_U_-B5 - - Edward Storm CRong-Shing? Requesting
approval' of a Use Permit to construct -a new two-story office
building consisting of approximately 3B,700 sq. ft. The
subject property is located on the west side of De Anna
Boulevard between Valley Green Drive and Freeway 280 (10725
De Anna Boulevard and Bollinger Road):
Presentation Ed Storm, Developer
Craig Al mel eh s, Architect - Dennis tobz a and
Associates
Vice -Chairman Rooker indicated that he hoped for more
askewedness" to mi ni mi de the building mass as viewed from.
De Anna Bouleuardo The applicant responded that the
building, was not that large and the grade would be the same
as Antt7ony s Pier Nine Restaurant. The applicant indicated
that they could pick up an additional f i ve feet of setback
through minor rearrangements in the parking lot.
The Committee discussed the reciprocal access with Anthony's
Pier Nine and the office building to the south.
The Committee clarified that the.. {parapet would screen all of
the roof equipment. The applicant assured that no portion
would project above the parapet:
The applicant indicated that 24" - 36 box trees would be
located in the four tree locations in the parking lot to
provide an immediate impact. Vice -Chairman Rooker requested
that the applicant consider planters in the balcony areas.
The -applicant agreed that he would Toot: into spotting
planters at either of the corners or periodic locations
along the balcony. The atrium space was, clarified to be
plantings., ornate stairway9 and skylights
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The glass was clarified to be a tinted blue color with n
reflective characteristics. The glass is considered ai
architectural theme which blends with the blue stripe
located on the parapet. Vice -Chairman Rooker asked if the
applicant would consider lowering the building which the
applicant indicated they would commit to working with the
staff to possibly lower the building.
In summary, the Committee concluded that the proposal is a
fine project which is well detailed and with a few subtle
changes is recommended for approval. Changes would include
the possible lowering of the pad and incorporating planters
into the balcony areas. The Committee requested that if the
landscape changes were significant, that they would be
brought to the Architectural Committee otherwise landscaping
as proposed is satisfactory.
Item 2) Agg ication 2-U-85 - Christine LaMonico Requesting
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approval' of a Use Permit to construct a 15,000 sq. ft.
retail/commerical building. The property is located on the
northeast corner of De Anza boulevard and Bollinger Road.
Presentation: Mike Horton - Edwin Myers Architects
Christine La Monico, Applicant
Mr. Horton indicated that the applicant's wished the corne
building to be a focal point and they didn't think that th
box entrance treatment will dominate the building.
Vice -Chairman Rooker questioned the "baseball cap" treatment
of Building No. 2 as it appears from Hollinger Road. He
felt that this would be an architectural concern. He asked
if the site plan could not be modified to bring building No.
2 up to. -the street with parking located behind the building.
The Committee Members discussed the pros and cons of
rearranging the site plan and the problems of the westerly
sun entering the large glass area proposed for building No.
2 _ Vice Chairman Rooker commented on the 1 acF: of "people"
materials such as canvasses, awnings, etc., which could be
utilized to liven up the buildings.
The Committee concluded that they could not recommend
approval -at this time and asked the applicant to restudy the
site plan and possibly consider moving the buildings and
return to the next Architectural and Site and Approval
meeting of February 11, 1985.
The Committee clarified that the landscaping and signage was
detailed on the plans and should return to the Committee
even if this project goes on to the Planning Commission as
proposed. Additionally, the Committee clarified that their
concerns with the site plan included the high blank wal"
which would back up to the residences on the east side ar
the high visibility of the parking lot located in front of
the buildings.
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Item ,-37 Application 3-U-35 __Pan Cal Investment_Com222y_(Joe_Chui) -
Requesting approval of a Use Permit to construct -25
townhouse units on approximately 2.14 acres located on the
southeast corner of Blaney Avenue and Price Avenue.
Presentation: Paul Tai9 American Design and Engineering
Joseph Chui4 Applicant
The applicants indicated that the proposal is comparable to
two projects across from City Hall and the apartments
located across Blaney Avenue. The design concept is
necessary to get 25 townhouses onto the subject property.
Staff reviewed the land use history explaining that 'the
property was designated for only 4.4 - 7.7 dwelling units
per gross acre prior to the 1979 General Plan. The 1979
Plan altered the range to 5-10 dwelling units per acre with
.a potential 20% density bonus resulting in a mar i mum 12
units per acre as presented by the applicant. Staff,
questioned whether this density level is appropriate given
the lower 4.4 dwelling units per acre densities locatedin
the surrounding neighborhoods and 7.7 dwelling. units per
acre density located on the duplexes across Blaney Avenue.
Member Nobel indicated that she favors the project. Member
Mann also supports the plan. Both Members indicated that it
provides opportunities for people who want .to live here.
Mice -Chairman Rooker stated he had no particular problem
with the denisity but indicated the following site design
related concerns.
1 Driveways should be discouraged on Blaney Avenue.
2 Possibly move the open -space to the corner and shift
the .corner building to the inside open -space area.
=o The applicant. should pay attention to treatment of
the building which is in the line of sight with
Rodrigues Avenue.
4. The applicant should try to stagger the long
straight walls in the building, making the building
more "fluid".
So The applicant should be required to.`landscape the
rear- yards with major trees to 'shield the buildings.
6. Felt that the architecture was perhaps to strong and
would not blend well with the predominately
horizontal or vertical wood, composition or shake
-roof elements on surrounding bui l di ngso'
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Item 4) Application _4_U-85___Vallco_Parlcs_Ltd. -(Sneakers of Norther -
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__Restaurant_/Star) - Requesting approval of a Us
Permit to enlarge the bar area (by approximately 1,000 sq.
ft.) and increase the bar seating of an existing 15,000 sq.
ft. restaurant (Red Coach Restaurant). The new operator
proposes to continue the banquest, dining and entertainment
functions at approximately their current level of
intensity. The applccant proposes to locate the new
"Sneakers Restaurant and Liar" in the current Red Coach
Restaurant site located in the Vallco Village Shopping
Center at the northwest corner of Wolfe Road and.Pruneridge
Avenue.
Presentation: Bob Herbage, Architect
Dennis Chargin, Applicant
The Committee concurred that the overall application and
architecture was attractive and the applicant was encouraged
to do more in the way of awning treatment, skylights, window
treatment, etc. to identify the building.
Vice -Chairman Rooker commented that the entrance appeared to
be off -center with the major architectural treatment and
that the vestibule was perhaps too small for the scale of
the restaurant. both items were left as an option for the
applicant's consideration.
Vice -Chairman Rooker and other Committee Members discussed
the possibility of additional landscaping in the pedestrian
walkway areas. Mr. Gary Rotzen of Vallco Park indicated
that .Vallco was considering additional landscape
improvements, to the center.
The signage as shown was approved by the Committee. The
applicant indicated that they may return with a pedestrian
level signage and possibly a free-standing monument sign on
Wolfe Road.
Item 5) Applicatioh 5-U-85-__Dr__ Kenneth --Frangadakis (De Anza
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Professional Center) - Requesting approval of a Use Permit
to expand an existing office building by 6,600 sq. ft. by
adding a partial second story to increase office space. The
property is located at 10601 De Anza boulevard on the west
side of De Anz a Boulevard approximately 450 f t . south of
McCl el Ian Road.
Vice -Chairman Rooker abstained from discussion.
Presentation: William Plimpton, Representing applicant
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Staff outlined concerns that the one-way perimeter parking
arrangement was awkward. Staff also favored elimination of
the driveway and parking in front of the building and
replacement of a large landscape area from sidewalk to the
building frontage.
Members Nobel and Mann indicated that they had no problems
with the proposal as submitted and favored retention of the
one-way circulation and parking in front of the building -
ADJOURNMENT:
Vice -Chairman Rooker adjourned the meeting at 90O5 p.mo to the next
regularly scheduled Architectural and Site Approval Committee Meeting
of February 11, 1985.
ATTEST. APPROVED:
Isl Dorothy Cornelius- Isl Raymond Rooker
City Clerk Chairperson Vice