September 23rd, 1985Asn�_
SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE REGUL,')R MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL AND
SITE APPROVAL COMMITTEE (ASAC) OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO FOR
SEP TIEMBER 23, 1935. MEETING HELD IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM OF CITY,
HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA.
The meeting was called to order at 7a 04 Pik by Chairman Miller who
led the pledge of allegiance.
MOLL 'CALL n
Present. Members: Mann., Chapman, Vice Chairperson Nobel, Chairman
Miller
Absent: Member: Jackson
Staff Present: Mark Caughey 9 Associate Planner
At staf f ' s request, Agenda I"tease. 1 and 2 were;, considered in
reverse order.
INFORMAL REVIEW OF USE PERMIT APPLICATIONS. -
Item 1e APPLICATION'? — 1_U-05o Edwin 3n_�_fey2rs _(Dyer) requesti:,ng
approval of a Use Permit 'to fy�' the e.; sty n.g park nq';
area layout and landscaping at Crossroads Si oppir_g
Center-. The site is located on the south side of Stevens
Creek Blvd.. opposite Bandl ey Drive.
Presentation. Michael Horton
In response to the Committee's inquiry, the applicant
explained that the major tenant at Crossroads Center
opposes use of 90 degree parking stalls, as suggested by,
s.taffo accbrdingly9 a slight deficit in required parking
spaces will. remain.
In response. . t;o the staff 's remarks about' `removal of
numerous existing: trees in the parking. area,, Member
Chapman suggested that.: these trees should. be retained ',to
the extent possibl`eo..The applicant Maas encouraged to
attempt relocation of these trees.
Further explanantion was requested regarding the
configuration of the frontage landscape berm adjoining
the rewired transit turnout on the site's Stevens Creeaz
Eel vd a frontage. Mr. Horton noted that a revi 5ed drawi, n'g
has al reader been submitted to staff, and that the
required,'10' depth of. landscaping has been attained
through adjustment of parking stall angles. _
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CONTINUED ITEMS
ITEM 2: APPLICATION _ASAC_511b'L)_1__-Aeelg-ComEuter_(Ikeda _A_s_s_o_c_.)
Requesting approval of three satellite dish antenna
receiving units within �a light -industrial complex. The
subject property is located at the southeast corner of
Valley Green Drive and Beardon Avenue.
Presentations: Robb Casey (Ikeda Assoc.)
Jim Lohr (Apple Computer)
Judy and Joe Barraza (Residents)
Staff explained that the application had been continued
from a prior ASAC meeting to allow development of
criteria for location and screening of satellite dish
antenna systems in non-residential areas. The
application has been returned at this time per ASAC
direction, even though the requested criteria are not
available.
Mr. Casey stated that the applicant now wishes to use the
proposed receiving facility as an ongoing test center. Up
to four antennas would be tested at a time, and units
would be exchanged periodically through the roll -up doors
at the back of the building.
Mr. and Mrs. Barraza expressed concern about visibility
of the receiving station from their home; the facility
will be difficult to conceal at this location.
Member Mann then presented copies of proposed criteria
for satellite antenna regulation which she had developed
in response to the present case. She also dislayed a
cross-section drawing depicting the proposed antenna site
and its relationship to the adjoining homesites.
Member Nobel suggested that the proposed criteria should
be evaluated separately from the present case. Regarding
the application, she stated the ASAC's most important
concern is to prevent the antennas from standing -out, and
that the proposal as submitted would expose the residents
to the visual affects of these devices on a continuous
basis. She stated that she would not incline to approve
the application absent a convincing demonstration that an
acceptable alternative location exists which would not
impact residential uses.
Chairman Miller commented that the regulatory issues
concerning satellite antenna systems are becoming
critical with the increasing popularity of their use. Mr.
Lohr stated that Apple Computer is considering
alternative satellite receiving sites on their campus
which are not adjacent to residential uses.
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The Committee then DENIED, Application ASAC 51462001 on a
vote of 4 - 0.
Subsequent to the motion 4 Member- Chapman encouraged the
applicant to seedy an alternative location away from
residential areas, and to accompany any future site
approval appl i cati.on for such. f aci.l i ty with a sectional
drawing, as suggested by Member Mann.- Staff is further
instructed to continue development of appropriate
criteria for installation of satellite receiving devices,,
based on the direction provided by the ASAC thi ,,evening
INFORMAL REVIEW OF ' USE PERMIT APPLICATIONS
ITEM 3) -APPLICATION3.6-UU=-5o _ SUhaNYVI_EW_LUTHE_RAt`+f_HOi�'i_E requesting
approval of a "!!'se permit :to bxpand an -existing 're,tir ement
center by adding eights one bedroom units,; eighteen
personal care beds. plus related dining, l gunge g iati l i t*
and bathing facilities. The.. application also inc Iudes
expansion of the,. k:a`tchen and administrative office .are.As.
The site is 1 ocaited . at the Northeast corner of Foothi l 1
Blvd. and Cupertino Road.
Presentation. Jack Ross, Project Architect
In response to the staff 's- written comments, i°tra. mass
explained that, the requested Southerly elevation drawing
is still ender preparation The Committee `agreed to
review the draw ng at their regular. 'meeting of 1`0-14-85
i mmeda atel y pri`or to Planning Commis I sion action on the
Use Permit.
Generally, ASAC members felt that the proposal completes
the facility and improves its visual quality. -,They noted
that the .expansion effort wi,l l entail removing certain
specimen trees, and encouraged the, designer,; to minimize
disruption of the existing i landscaping..
Chai rmah .f'"3'i l l er i nouii red as to the, need for the fence
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Presentation: Murray Horton, Owner
Mike Horton, Project Architect
In response to staff comments regarding the rooflinE
modification, Mike Horton explained their intent -to
reduce the mass of the roof and to balance the shape of
the 'roof with the enclosure beneath. The addition
contemplated under this application is located an the
south side of the existing building, and encompasses
mostly storage space.
Member Nobel stated that the continuity sought by the
ASAC in the prior application for additional floor space
is lacking in the present instance. She suggested
returning the awning element at the East entry to the
north elevation. Discussion followed regarding various
combinations of the roof and awning elements. Member
Chapman noted that the relocated East entry adds bulk to
the building which is difficult to assimilate with the
proposed roofline. and canopies.
Chairman Miller stated that the designers should attempt
to prevent the addition from appearing as an add -on. The
design integrity of the existing statement of the
building should be retained. The applicants were also
encouraged to retain their outdoor seating area.
ITEM 5) APPLIC_AT_ION 39-_U_--85:__Cogun-_Industries (Church o_fthe
Nazarene)_ requesting approval of a Use Permit to add a
single story classroom building of 3,500 sq. ft. to an
existing church site, located on the south side of
McClellan Road, easterly of Stelling Road.
Presentation: Eugene Eitzen, Cogun Industries
Discussion focused on the staff's comments regarding
additional architectural enhancement of the classroom
building's north wall facing McClellan Road. Mr. Eitzen
displayed a drawing of the future Nave building to be
built adjacent to and westerly of the proposed classroom
building. He stated his willingness to improve the
classroom facade in keeping with the future improvements
described. Committee members agreed with staff regarding
deletion .of T1-11 trim in favor of brick similar to that
used on the building endwall.
The ASAC also agreed with the proposed U.P. condition
requiring rehabilitation of the southerly boundary fence
and landscaping.
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INFORMAL REVIEW
ITEM b AF'R_L_ICATICi'�i23-U`85a _De€;e__and Dirk Hunter _ requesting
informal review of landscaping for a commercial office
building to be located eat the southwest quadrant of De
Anz a Blvd. and McClellan Road.
Presentation. Paul Reeds, Landscape Architect
Deke Hunter, Project Developer
Bill Hagman, Project Designer
Stuff noted that this informal review, is mandated by
conditions of the project use permit. While the proposed
palette and arrangement of materials is' generally
acceptable, certain enchancements were suggested in the
staff report
Mr. Reed explained the intent of the plan to minimize
visual disruption of the building's v.isability'from the
De Anza Blvd. frontage.
Member Chapman directed the appl a cants to : add ':greater
height of berming where the landscaped areas exceed
minimum width, to add two 15 gnco trees to the. Le Anda
fr-orntagea and to locate the trash enclosure accUrately:on
the drawing. Member Nobel suggested, and the Committee
agreed, that the final details should be resol'Veci'at the
staff level, consistent with the direction contained'in
the Agenda Summary.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting of September- 91, 1995
were approved as published.
Staff distributed copies of the DRAFT` minutes from
September- 18, 1985 and . as.keo for ASAC input on. any aspect
of the urban design presentation which may, require
amplification
OTHER BUSINESS
In response to Member Nobel's suggestion, the Committee
agreed to experiment with the imposition of:a time' limit
for discussion_ on agenda items, beginning,with"the next
regular meeting. Staff will estimate an appropriate time
limit for each item and indicate such. on each ASAC
member ' s agenda prior to circulating the packet'.
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Having concluded its business, the Architectural and Site Approval
Committee adjourned at 9:20 Pm to the Special field tour meetinc
with the Planning Commission to be held on October 9, 198E
beginning at 5:00 PM.
APPROVED:
/s/ Martin Miller ATTEST: ---------------------------------
Martin Miller, Chairman
/s/ Dorothy Cornelius
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City Clerk
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