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March 25, 1970CITY OF CtJPI 10300 Torre Avenue, Phone: 252-4505 t ^ Le i i L1I-01 ii:i:I Cupertino, California 95014 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE APPROVAL COMMITTEE HELD MARCH 25, 1970 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, .CALIFORNIA The meeting was called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Chairman Small who led the salute to the flag. Roll Call Committee Members present: Adams, McLaren, Ryner, Chairman Small. Also present: Chief Building Inspector Benevich, City Clerk -Finance Director Ryder. Mr. Benevich reported that he had received a telephone call earlier in the afternoon from Member Marquez who said that he could not attend be- cause of illness. ® Communications There were no written or oral communications. Minutes of Previous Meeting Member Adams requested that the minutes of March 11, 1970 be amended for ® clarification of the last three sentences of the second paragraph on page 4, the last three sentences to read as follows: "He suggested that the applicant should consider the time to remove the structure and concurrently present an application for an adequate safe sign within the required ordinances. Subsequent to the approval of an application the Chief Build- ing Inspector could use the design drawings to conduct his inspection. If this application could be presented and act- ed upon within the time it takes to remove the structure he would ask this body to a special meeting to expedite a review of the application. This action appeared to be the only alternative." It was moved by Member McLaren, seconded by Member Adams and passed unani- mously that the minutes of March 11, 1970 be approved as amended. Applications A. Application 458-HC-70, Ad Art, Inc., 1607 Terminal Avenue, San Jose, requesting approval to erect a 2 X 8' single -faced plastic sign for Tease & Taper Beauty Salon, located at 20530 Stevens Creek Blvd. Inasmuch as the applicant was not present it was moved by Member Ryner, seconded by Member Adams and passed unanimously that this item be placed at the end of the agenda, permitting the applicant time to make his ap- pearance. HC-5 roll call no communications minutes amended minutes approved 458-HC-70 placed later on agenda page 2 459-HC-70 legend Minutes of ,f +_;c r, ro-; Committee March 25, 1970 Applications cont'd, B. Application 459-HC-70, Haneberg-Koch, Inc., 939 Terra Bella, Mountain View, requesting approval to construct a 20,100 sq. ft. industrial building on Lot 12B, West Valley Industrial.Park, Tract No. 4398. The application was presented by James Koch, 939 Terra Bella, Mountain View who.located the subject property by pointing out this subject Lot 12B in the West Valley Industrial Park on plans submitted. Lot 12A was occupied by St. Claire Field. Mr. Koch said the structure would be a 20,100 sq. foot tilt -up indus- trial building made of fawn -colored Norman brick veneer. 'It would have a screened wall in front of the parking area made from this Norman Brick. The glass in front of the building was to be set in bronzed aluminum. The roof would be mansard covered with cedar shingles. There would be an presentation employee patio area in the rear, constructed around an existing pepper tree. The landscaping would consist of redwood trees along the rear pro- perty line conforming to previous requirements of the City for adjacent structures. There would be a lawn surface in front with trees appropriate- ly planted. In response to questions from various members of the Committee Mr. Koch stated that there would be a 6' redwood fence enclosure which would be used for refuse and debris. The lawn area in front would be sprinklered. The perimeter of the employee lunch: area would be screened by a 6' redwood fence. Mr. Koch also responded to the question of locations of air-conditioning equipment by saying that the building would have a V - 2' parapet around it with the mansard roof extending some 4' above the perimeter wall making a screening of between 5 and 6 feet. He said his experience was that 4 - 5 feet was adequate screening for this equipment. HC-5 Mr. Koch said that the concern of the Engineering Department for a common driveway of this facility and its immediately adjacent facility would be taken care of. He said that Haneberg-Koch, Inc. now owns both parcels of land and it is anticipated the subject parcel would be deeded to a joint venture group in the near future and when this happens Haneberg-Koch will record the necessary documents to insure the joint use of the common,drive- way. The question of lighting was raised and Mr. Koch said that no outside light- ing was contemplated or included in the preliminary plan. He said that some lighting possibly could be provided in the future depending on the tenant but, if so, this would be placed under the roof line so as to shine down and not out or up. staff Mr. Benevich commented that the Committee might want to consider the ques- comment �tion of lights for night parking. • • f • Minutes . i Applications Cont'd.- 459-HC-70 Chairman Small expressed his opinion that this could be an important -fac- tor but doubted if the applicant would be in a position to commit himself at this time when the tenant was unknown. He asked the applicant and re- ceived concurrence that it was to be understood and so entered into the record that should night lighting ever be needed it would first require the review and decision of the Committee. It was moved by Member Adams, seconded by Member Ryner.that the Committee recommend approval to the City Council of Application 459-HC-70 as per the elevation,plot plan and landscaping plan as submitted subject to thel Planning Department checklist, the 12 Standard Conditions and the record- ing of the easement deed for joint use of a common driveway. The motion was passed unanimously. Chairman Small notified the applicant that this application would be be- fore the City Council on April 6, 1970 at which time his presence would ® be needed. C. Application 452-HC-70; Mr — and Mrs. George Piepgras, 1775 Park Avenue, San Jose, resubmittingfor approval to convert an existing building located at 20085 Stevens Creek Boulevard for commercial use. (Antique Shop) ® Mr. Michael Melvin) 2196 Manzanita Avenue, Menlo Park, presented a draw- ing in support of this application. He stated it was he who had leased the building for use as an antique shop. Mr. Melvin stated that he proposed to have a white picket fence in front of the property and down the left side to separate it from the orchard area. There would be normal residence type flowers planted in front and down the right side of the house. He said that the landscaping would be of the portable planter type due to the lease conditions which were for one year only. He -said the sign as depicted would be outlined by 4" polished copper pipe and would be 4 1/2' X 5 1/2 - 6' in size and would be 8' tall. In answer to Member Adams' question Mr. Melvin said that he had not had, a landscape architect• draw up these plans because of the money involved and the fact that he had only nine months remaining on the lease. The flowers were to brighten the appearance of the house. He had hoped to reseed the lawn but he could not afford to install a sprinkler system, Mr. Benevich interjected that the Use Permit had,been granted for a two- year period which permitted the commercial enterprise for an antique shop: The applicant had changed the roof line covering as required and the internal electrical system now meets the requirements of the code. Member Ryner was advised that the property was.approximately 400 feet in depth and that there did exist a tall fence separating it from the re- sidential area in the rear. Mr. Ryner also made a comment that it was his opinion the 12 Standard Conditions should apply to.small businesses the same as large businesses. HC-5 - page 3 459-HC-70 approved with con- ditions 452-HC-70 leg end presentation staff comments Minutes HC-5 page 4 452-HC-70 approved with conditions 458-HC-70 legend 458-HC-70 approved Application 452-HC-70 Cont'd. Mr. Benevich advised the Committee that there would be no problem with parking and there would be a decided hardship on the applicant if the 12 Standard Conditions were imposed in their entirety. Member McLaren offered that the depth of the property was more than sufficient to permit the Council to waive the requirements for a 6' masonry wall separating this commercial -property from the residential area. Mr. Melvin said that there was no provision for outside storage of re- fuse, cartons, etc. and should these start to accumulate they would be hauled away. In answer to a question on the sign he said it would read simply, "Michael's Antiques" being white letters on redwood without any exterior lighting. He also said that the owner had access to the pro- perty in the rear and already had taken care of the weeds over the pre- vious weekend. The care of that property was not within his province. Mr. Benevich suggested that Item 9 of the H Control Checklist be imposed • as a part of the recommended approval, if this was to be, and that the proper procedure .would be for Mr. Melvin to request a waiver from the City Council. This suggestion was concurred in by Chairman Small who said that only the City Council had the authority to make such a waiver. It was moved by Member McLaren, seconded by Chairman Small, that Appli- cation'452-HC-70 be recommended to the City Council for approval as per the submitted plans for landscaping and the sign subject to the condi- tions requested by the Planning Department for the additional parking spaces to be paved or black -topped; the roof to be built to code stan- Bards which already had been done plus being subject to the 12 Standard Conditions. The motion was approved with Members Adams, McLaren and Chairman Small voting yes and Member Ryner voting no. Chairman Small advised the applicant that this would be before the City Council on April 6, 1970 and that the applicant should be in attendance and request a waiver of the masonry wall at that time. D. Application 458-HC-70, Ad Art, Inc., 1607 Terminal Avenue, San Jose, requesting ap- proval to erect a 2 x 8' single -faced plastic sign for Tease & Taper Beauty Salon, located at 20530 Stevens Creek Boulevard. Mr. Vernon Burgess, 1070 Almarida Drive, Campbell, presented the appli- cation. Mr. Benevich informed the Chairman that the.application met all require- ments of the sign ordinance and that there were no problems as this was a routine request. It was moved by Member Ryner, seconded by Member McLaren and passed un- animously that Application 458-HC-70 be recommended to the City Council for approval subject to the plans submitted and the 12 Standard Con- ditions. Minutes of H Control lurch 25, 1970 Unfinished Business HC-5 page 5 Chairman Small inquired of Mr. Benevich as to the status of the house- keeping at Dons Burger Villa, Portal and Stevens Creek Boulevard. He said that he had noted excessive lighting and that the landscaping was not in compliance with the request of this Committee. He was informed staff by Mr. Benevich that the owner had been in the office several times, requested that he had been advised as to what the Committee wanted relative to to issue the enclosures for waste disposal and landscaping but that no attempt order has yet been made. Chairman Small then requested Mr. Benevich to issue - an order for the improvements to take place immediately and that the Committee had ordered compliance. Member McLaren commented that the signs existing at the Texaco Station on the corner of Highway 9 and Stevens Creek Boulevard are not in com- 40 with the sign ordinance. Mr. Benevich said that he had in- vestigated this and that the owner was having a new sign made for ap- proval by the Committee.. The Building Department already has.issued instructions for the removal of the excess signs but that the owner was slow in complying. Member McLaren also commented that the banners and signs at the Phillips 66 Station at the corner of Stelling and McClellan were detracting from the appearance of the otherwise attractive station. It was.moved by Member Ryner, seconded by Member McLaren to request that request for Mr.. Benevich draft a suitable letter to the County requesting them to I letter to see to the correction of this station. The motion was passed unanimous) . County Member Ryner commented that the exterior appearance and conditions for the Burger Chef were very similar to that previously referred to for Don Burger Villa. Mr,. Benevich advised that the corrective action for this establishment now was in process. Member Adams wished to express his personal appreciation and compliment Mr. Benevich on his efforts for the removal of nonconforming signs in the City. He thought that much had been done to improve the overall ap- pearance. Chairman Small asked for a status of the tires that had been stacked up on the property.line of the Texaco Station on the corner of Homestead Road and Highway 9. Mr. Benevich replied that these had been there on a temporary basis while the proprietor had painted portions of the station. He had discussed this with the proprietor and had been ad- vised that the areas would be cleared by the following Monday. New Business There was no new business. page 6 Minutes HC-5 On the motion of Member McLaren, and the second of Member Adams, Chairman Small adjourned the meeting at 9:58 P.M. /bd Submitted for Approval: Z�91 City Clerk )/ E