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July 22nd, 1985ASAC-376 SUNNARY NINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE -ARCHITECTURAL A!"iD SITE APPROVAL COMMITTEE OF JULY 22, 1985. MEETING HELD IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM 10-6 OF CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA 95014. e Neetina was called to order at 7gOO p.m. by Chairman Niller who lad the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL; Present Committee Members Chapman, Jackson, Mann, and,'Llhairman Miller Absent-. Committee Member Nobel Staff Presentg Sonia Binnendyk, Planner II The Committee voted (4-0) try :place Item on the Consent Calendar. CONSENT Cf-iLENDAR: item 4) Agglication !B-U-e4 Cuoertino___ City Cen -r (Prometheus DevelogMgnt__ggMR!Rny) Informal review of street frontage landscaping and transformer screening for a temporary Darking lot located on the east st, side of Torre Avenue between Stevens Creek Boulevard and Rodrigues Avenue. Presentation: ark Kroll, Appilc_=tnt The applicant - indicated th,a-t shrubs would screen the transformers. The transformers are temporary. The Committee voted (4-0) to approve the Consent Calendar. CONTINUED T TEM4 Item, I Ap-plit-Ation .13_U_E34 Derk and Deka Hunter - Re-uesti:,nci approval ot a use perm.i't construct a single -story commercial/office building consisting of approximately 6.700 sq. ft. The sybject Property -ils'located on the southwest corner of De Anza Boulevard and 'McC1 el I an Road. Presentationt Derk and Deke- Hunter,-, Applicants Bill Hagman, Archi,tect Mr. Hagman summarized the -revisions which hari Deer. incorporated into the new ,proposal. The revisions included reducing the rear set -back ­ to. 11" ft., redesigning the McClellan Road driveway. to. ..qnp-,.t,;ay in and the architectural design and c-blors. The front, landscaped setback area was not Wi dehed. Staff clari-Fdad the approx,imate location rr� the 4AI.ture sidawaille and bus turn -out. Member Chapman conzirmed tha-t the signs would_ not be included in the building's ap ,r0va I and -ll roo-9 equipmen- 4 14ouId b e hidden d an i n A m a h -a ra i c al wel 1'. A. S. A. C. Minutes of July ? 1455 ---------------------------------- ASAC-1-376 ----------------------------- The Committee felt the applicant had done a good job addressing the concerns expressed at the previous meeting. They felt the revised elevations incorporated much greater variety and creativity than the original drawings. The overhang, materials, roof design and awning were specifically identified as attractive. Chairman Miller felt the one-way in driveway was a good solution to his concerns regarding traffic congestion on McClellan Road. Member Mann indicated that the berming provided along De Anza Boulevard should undulate. Member Jackson commented that the basic concern regarding the appropriateness of commercial activities at this corner remained. Traffic congestion, as well as other constraints, made a commercial establishment here undesirable. In addition, the landscape setback along De Anza Boulevard should be consistent with the South De Anza Boulevard Conceptual Plan. NEW BUSINESS: Item 2) Application __H_C_-_5_11b16_i=George_Somes_(Raymond_Rooker) - Requesting approval of a ground sign for an office center located on the north side of Stevens Creek Boulevard approximately 200 ft. west of Blaney Avenue. Presentation: Raymond Rooker, Architect Mr. Rooker summarized the proposal. He indicated an 8 ft. height was necessary in order to maintain the proper proportion between the sign and the trellis and to prevent the sign from getting visually lost in the complex. The applicant proposed mounting the following additional signs on the building(s): - Street number/building letters - Directory sign Z sq. ft. maximum tenant signs on doors - Existing center identification on wall facing Stevens Creek Boulevard The Committee agreed that the proposed height wais excessive. Several members commented that the sign should be consistent with the signs on adjoining properties, most of which do not exceed a 5 ft. height. Several other Members felt a reduced height would help to differentiate the sign from the trellis. Member Chapman thought the center's name would still be visible if the sign were limited to 6 ft. or 7 ft. high. The applicant indicated that people would see only the green letters from the street. The wooden background would merge with the trellis and not be noticeable. -? `A.S.A.C. Minutes of.July 22., 19B5 --------------------------------- ASAC-376. None of the Members had concerns regarding the building -mounted signs. The Committee approved (4-0) Application HC-51,616.1 with the stipulation that t-,he ground sign not exceed a 6 ft. height per ASAC Resolution No. 1162. Item 3) Application 15-u-e5 - De Anza Propf2rtig-5 (Otis Forge - QgQgEt4nb Inn) - Requesting approval of the north elevation, interior walkways, and interiorbalconies of a 126 unit Motel. The subject proper-t i s located on the northwest corner of Highway 2BO and DeAnza Boulevard. Presentation.- Denis Henmi, Archi,tect Mr. Henmi summarized the modi,fications proposed on the exterior of -the building., These ;.modifications included the addition of granite to ,pi ov-; de a: transition between the north and east elevati ons and the addition of columns and granite the to provide greater variety an the northern elevation. The Materials p L roploSed were gray glass. cool gray stucco, granite, and burgundy window frames/accents. Member Mann responded that theLnorthern +ascaae was still not very interestinq. However, :,,she. liked the granite which wraps from the north to the past elevation. She confirmed that the sign shown was not iliCluded in the proposal.. The applicant indicated that only the easternmost portion of the northern fascade would be -visible from the street. Member Mann commented that �all the fascades of a building should be interesting, even if they I are not highly visible. .Member Mann asked if balconieSL.L,_qoU ld improve the northern elevation. The applicant el t hey would clutter tyre architecture. Member Jackson was concerned that there was not any Significant diz4`erences between the revised drawings Ord the original proposal. Mrs. Ann LAnger liked the project. Chairman Miller commented that 'the northern elevation..'sti'll needed more relief. However, he felt the modifications were acceptable because most of the northern elevation, would not be visible from the street. Chairman Miller also :indicated that although he had liked the original treatment of the front entrance, he liked the mods f.ied treatment. better. H- S.A.C. Minutes of July 22, 1985 --------------------------------- ASAC-37 6 ---------------------------------- The applicant introduced the concepts proposed for the interior courtyard. He indicated that landscaping would be a major component and vines would grow up the lattice installed adjacent to the building. Member Chapman felt the layout was attractive. He asked if the material selected for the floor would have sufficient traction to prevent people from slipping. The applicant indicated tile would be used. Member Jackson recommended that as much greenery and color as possible should be incorporated into the courtyard's design to provide a contrast to the gray building. She was concerned that the architecture and materials appeared to lack variety or interest. The Committee recommended approval (2-1-1) of Application 15-U-85 per ASAC Resolution No. 1163. The applicant for Item !Number 5 was not present. Therefore, the Committee continued this item to the end of the meeting. INFORMAL REVIEW OF USE PERMIT APPLICATIONS: Item 6) Application 28-U-85 __Manuel Gonzalez - Requesting approval ------------------- of a use permit to construct a two-story, single-family residence. The subject property is located on the east side of Peninsula Boulevard approximately 100 f t . south of Granada Avenue. Presentation: Mr. and Mrs. Gonzales, Applicants Member Mann observed that all the other houses on Peninsula Boulevard were one-story. She felt that the house should be redesigned as a single -story structure in order to retain the character of the street. In addition, she noted that the lots in this area were generally too small to comfortably accommodate two-story houses. Member Chapman pointed out that several of the lots to the rear of the subject property had two-story homes which seemed to wore fine. He also suggested that retention of the existing Pepper tree in front of the proposed house would help reduce the perceived mass. Chairman Miller agreed that the tree should be retained. Mrs. Ann Anger explained that Peninsula Boulevard was important to the families in the area. Therefore, she did not want "hodge-podge" development here. She felt that the proposed house should maintain the same front yard setback as other houses along the street. She requested that a more attractive architectural concept be required and the proposal comply with all the setbacks outlined in the R1 Zoning Ordinance. She was not concerned that the structure was two stories. A.S,A.C. Minutes of Jul- 22, 1935 ASAC-376 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Mrs. Carol McDowell was concerned that the house was 2 stories and felt the architecture was unattractive.! She indicated that the lot could accommodate a I-stary5 three bedroom home and still comply with the City's setback -- requirements. In addition, a two-story house wou-Id be inconsistent with the character of the neiqhborhood. The two-story houses behind the subject property are on larger lots than the applicant's lot. Mr. Ricardo Perez compared the proposal to the houses constructed by Terry Brown. He pointed out that Mr. Brown's homes had 5 fto setbacks, whereas the applicant was proposing a 7 ftside setback. He felt the proposed house had "clean" lines and would help improve the neighborhood. Member Chapman and Chairman Miller both felt the architecture lacked creativity. They suggested using. more imaginative colors than gray and white and modifyinti the exterior material on at least the front elevation of the first story to wood. item 7) _820lica-tion 25-U-B5 - H & D_Propf2r::ties - Requesting approval of a use permit to construct a single -story ., 6,900 sqft. professional office building. The- subject propert-y, is located on the west side'o+ Portal Avenue approximately 200 ft. north of Stevens Creek Boulevard. Presentationg William Hirschman, Applicant The applicant indicated that -the building consisted of a dark- brick and glass exterior with -a light tan tile roof (not spanish tile). The existing'42 inch Pepper tree would be retained. The applicant suggested adding security gates at the entrance to the sunken garag I e end suD-_-C:L-r_u­L:LnQ the proposed bronze glass with black glass. The Committee ,-referred the original bronze glass. Member Jackson liked the material selection and the underground park-ing. Member Mann agreed that the underground parking would help*hide the cars. Chairman Miller and Member Chapman were concerned that the not si est activities (parking and trash enclosure- . Were located adiacent to the residential Area. Member Chap.man suggested installing an 3 ft. masonry wall to help protect the residents. There is already an E3 ft. viall behind the Marocco building, which is on the other side of Too Furniture. Member Chapman requested that the: handicap ramp on the -Front ella%za-atican De screened by landscaping and the character of the site be retained by planting some flowering fruit trees. He pointed out that the stairs which lead from the handicap ramp to the garage had a corner At the bottom step He did not favor requiring an ingress -egress easement between the subject property and Top Furniture. ... S. A.C. Minutes of July 22, 1995 --------------------------------- ASAC-376 ' ------------------------- Chairman Miller suggested installing brick pavers at the main entrance from Portal Avenue. Item Si Application ?b-U-85-_Lawrence _Guy - Requesting approval of a use permit to construct two detached single-family residences. The subject property is located on the south side of Rodrigues Avenue approximately 450 ft. east of Torre Avenue. Presentation: Larry Guy, Applicant Louis Pina, Architect The applicant presented drawings which had been revised to be consistent with staff's comments. Chairman Miller and Member Chapman suggested that landscaping be installed in the Water District easement between the subject property and City Hall. The purpose of this landscaping would be to provide a transition between the two properties. In addition, both Members recommended that second story windows (except bathroom windows) are not permitted on the eastern elevation of the easterly unit. Moth were also concerned that the master bedrooms of the two units had windows facing each other across the b ft. space between the houses. Member Mann did not feel the patio area at the western end of the property was usable. She asked if the houses could be redesigned so that a larger patio area could be available in one location. She suggested locating a portion of the western unit over the garage or stretching the units over a wider portion of the street frontage, pointing out the two units do not need to be identical. Member Jackson felt the proposal was consistent with the neighborhood and the outdoor space designs were innovative. Item 5) Application -'?1-U-84 _-MichaelWeberand FredMichaud - ------------- --- Informal review of architectural renderings for a 13,000 sq. ft. office building. The subject property is located on the southwest corner of Miller Avenue and Richwood Drive. Presentation: Raymond Rooker, Architect The Committee did not have any concerns with the proposal. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of July 8, 1985, were approved as amended. I hITERCOi �M I ;SS I ON NOTES: 'Member Miller indicated that he had been told at the Mayor's luncheon that all the Committee Members' terms had been extended to January 1, 1986. 6 7 CJ� r:ZD --_iu -- ------------------^-----------------------------------------^--^. --� -- -_ `.3ta-;Ff indi.catad that the seminar by yllCoot-,e wo1_ttd begin either er S7ej7tembr---r 111 o, i8o i',err,ber uacL;eon she wot.�- .tir be gone t;-;� z a� _":❑ 1,+;`F� o of Se7 :1� L4 Cor_ ,_ nd :" i Jr =Sri Of DctoLbe > The Committee l ? : �0 vi deo-t_c.P-I nq the seminar and v Lod to invite the r i anni ng C 5si on to attend. 8 8 The Meeting ��as adjourned :ev �.L ii�n 1��Y � � ma b � Lha� r man 3 I e, Lo L1-1G ,iax L r-ogul cti scnedLtl ad rrfeeti ng,.: of -iugu t i?, 11785. ATTEST: /s/ Dorothv Cornelius City Clerk APPROVED: /s/ Martin Miller Chairperson