November 25th, 1985SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARCi3ITEC -RAL, AND SITE
APPROVAL. COMNLL = OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO FOR NOVEMBER 25, 1985. MMI'TNG
HELD IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM OF CITY HALT.,, CUPERI'INO, CALIFORNIA.
The meeting was called to order at i o 02 PM by Chairman Miller who led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
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Following the design team's presentation, the ASAC expressed the
following comments regarding the proposal:
- Member Chapman asked that the effective increase in efficiency
over the existing City Hall parking lot configuration be
described. He questioned the adequacy of providing only two
driveway entries fro the ultimate 300 car parking lot.
He suggested that the City Hall basement terrace area will be
less useful as a gathering space if placed on the North side of
the building. The cost of this addition may not justify the
value of the space as a gathering area, as it may be little
used. Also, by placing Library parking farther from the
entrance than is now the case, handicapped and elderly patrons
will be inconvenienced.
- Member Mann suggested consideration of a second parking lot
curb cut on the Rodriguez Avenue frontage.
- Member Jackson felt that the combination of formal landscaping
at the site perimeter was apprcpriately balanced with the
informal grouping of Redwood groves within the project. She
also suggested that further use of trellis elements are
necessaary beyond just those provided at the Library entry, in
order to set them in context.
Of special concern is the relationship of the proposed Civic
Center Plaza to the approved ampitheater in the nearby Town
Center master plan. There is no coordination of design between
these facilities in evidence. Scale and linkage between the two
should be evaluated.
- Chairman Miller expressed his concern regarding the "inward
orientation" of both buildings, especially the Library. They no
longer orient to the street, which obscures the entries and
lessens convience of access. He agreed with the prior continent
regarding coordination of the Civic Center plan with the Town
Center facilities concept. Regarding the architecture of the
Library addition, a concept model should be provided.
- Member Mann =m>ented that the plan is generally more favorable
to site visitors in autos than to persons arriving on foot or
by other means of travel.
Following the COmmittee's comments, staff prepared a summary
document which was forwarded to the Planning Commission.
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Ms. Hlava outlined visibility problems with the originally approved
sign program for the building, and restrictions about display of
wall signs which have been imposed by the landlord. She felt that
the internal directory method of identification required by the sign
ordinance is unworkable in this instance.
Discussion followed regarding the intent of the Ondin?nce regarding
sign programs; the responsibilities of the landlord in preparing the
sign program on behalf of both present and future tenants was also
reviewed.
Members Mann and Jackson concurred with the requirement for a
comprehensive sign program including provisions for the unleased
portion of the building. Member Chapman suggested that visibility
problems associated with the current sign program can be solved by
slight remodeling effort, for exanple; he also felt that the
materials do not fit appropriately with the building. Various
suggestions regarding materials and placement were then reviewed.
6) AMlication 45 U-85 -- J. C. !Agiusa Requesting approval of a Use
Permit to remdel and expand an existing single family home to
triplex, with related site improvements. The property is located at
the Northeast quadrant of Pasadena and Lomita Avenues.
Presentation: J. C. Lagiusa, Applicant
Bobby Bell, Owner
Chairman Miller asked that the scale of the project be described in
relation to surrounding structures; he was concerned that the
proposed structure not appear unusually large compared to other
buildings in the neighborhood. No staff concerns were expressed
except to note that a comprehensive review of off -site privacy
impacts will be undertaken at the use permit review level.
7) Application 46 U-85 -- B1agh, Devco Requesting Use Permit approval
to construct a 75,000 sq. ft. four story office building located at
10431 N. De Anza Boulevard.
Presentations: Max Rousier, Project Architect
James Black, Developer
As suggested by staff, Chairman Miller conducted a discussion of the
elements which characterize De Anza Boulevard, and which are worthy
of protection. These include the consistency of the landscaping
theme and the expansive character of the streetscape vista. Member
Chapman commented that existing building heights do not presently
define the corridor, but that such an effect is likely, with a loss
of views toward the westerly hillsides.
Discussiorm followed -regarding the proposed office building. Member
Jackson suggested that the. square -on vier of the building from De
Anza Bowl could be mitigated by stepping back the top story.
Member' Chapman agreed, and suggest that a similar solution could
be used to lessen the transitional impact of the building form upon
the.Any Mountain site.
Member Mann commented that cascading plants over the third floor
parapet would help to break the rythym of the wall plane.
Chairman Miller expressed concern that the relative mass of the
building , -may too great in comparison to others on" De Ariz.
Boulevard,, which are more closely represented by the, Any, Mountain
structure.
'Ihe design team agreed to study the Ccmmitteeus concerns and to
revise the project model according to the direction given.
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Having concluded its business, the Architectural and Site Approval
Committee adjourned at 10:18 PM to the next regular meeting of January 13,
1986.
ATTEST:' ,..
/s/Martin Miller
Martin Miller, Chairman
/s/Dorothy Cornelius Arch. & Site Approval Committee
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