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January 06, 19710 CITY OF CUPERTINO, State of California 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California Telephone: 252-4505 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE APPROVAL COMMITTEE HELD JANUARY 6, 1971 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA In the absence of Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman McLaren called the meeting to order at 7:33 p.m. and led the flag salute. Roll Call Members attending: Ryner, Small, Marquez and Vice Chairman McLaren. Member absent: Chairman Adams. Also attending: Public Works Director Yarborough and Recording Secretary Dolores White. Minutes of Previous Meetin 1. Approval of Architectural and Site Approval Minutes of December 23, 1970. Due to her absence from the subject meeting, Vice Chairman McLaren requested to abstain from the approval of these particular meeting Minutes. It was moved by Member Small, seconded by Member Ryner and passed that the Minutes of the meeting of December 23, 1970 be approved as submitted. Written Communications S 2. None requested. Oral Communications 3. None requested. Public Hearings 4. Application HC-51,088.5 - Tymshare, Inc. requesting approval of a sign at 10231 Bubb Road (Loc. Map, Ex. 1) Public Works Director Yarborough described the proposed sign as being 10 inches deep, to be mounted at a minimum of 2 feet from the ground, 20 inches in height and would be white on white with a redwood back- ground. The applicant, Rene LeVigne, 10231 Bubb Road,'Cupertino, indicated the backdrop would be a grey cement wall with inlaid rock and that the sign was designed to match the decor. He continued by saying that the sign would have lighted globes on either.end, however, no lights would shine HC-24 roll call Minutes approved HC-51,088.5 presentation Page 2 HC-51,088.5 approved HC-51,015.7 continued HC-51,088.6 presentation HC-51,088.6 approved Minutes of H-Control, January 6, 1971 HC-24 Public Hearings (continued) 0 directly upon the sign itself. In concluding, he said that the ground support for the sign and the landscaping had been previously approved by the Committee. Inasmuch as no questions were indicated at this time, it was moved by Member Small and seconded by Member Marquez that Application HC-51,088.5 be recommended to the City Council for approval. Ayes: Members Marquez, Ryner, Small and Vice Chairman McLaren Noes: None Absent: Chairman Adams Mr. LeVigne was informed by Vice Chairman McLaren that his application would be before the City Council at their meeting of January 18th and requested him to be present at that time for further discussion of the application. 5. Application HC-51,015.7 - Federal Signs requesting approval of a sign at, Crossroads Shopping Center for Sunburst Natural Foods. (Loc. Map, Ex. 2) Because of the applicant's absence, it was moved by Member Small, seconded by Member Ryner and passed unanimously that Application HC-51,015.7 be continued to the end of the agenda for discussion to allow the applicant to be present. 6. Application HC-51,088.6 - Bernard W. Stewart requesting approval of screening for air conditioning unit at Varadyne Building, 10060 Bubb Road. (Loc. Map, Ex. 3) Mr. Yarborough presented visual aids and reported that an enclosure was already in existence on the roof of the building surrounding an air conditioning unit and the screening proposed would be of the same type. He said the additional air conditioning was now required because of a building modification and there would be two enclosures on the roof instead of one. He then pointed out the location of the new enclosure on a drawing for clarification. Mr. Bernie Stewart, P. 0. Box 939, Mountain View, applicant, indicated he had very little to add to Mr. Yarborough's presentation except that the enclosure would be designed to match the existing screen exactly in size and color and would be 20 feet wide by 50 feet long. It was moved by Member Marquez and seconded by Member Small that Application HC-51,088.6 be recommended to the City Council for approval. Ayes: Members Marquez, Ryner, Small and Vice Chairman McLaren Noes: None Absent: Chairman Adams Minutes of H-Control, January 6, 1971 • Public Hearings (continued) The applicant was informed by Vice Chairman McLaren that his applica- tion would be heard by the City Council on January 18th and asked that he be present at that time. 6. Application HC-51,015.7 - Federal Signs requesting approval of a sign at Crossroads Shopping Center for Sunburst Natural Foods. (Loc. Map, Ex. 2) Because of the absence of the applicant involved in this application, it was moved by Member Small, seconded by Member Ryner and passed unanimously that Application HC-51,015.7 be continued to the next meeting for discussion. Concern was indicated by Member Small who stressed the necessity of applicants being present for questions and discussion on their ap- plications. Unfinished Business In referring to the Texaco service station discussion which took place at the last meeting, Vice Chairman McLaren commented that a letter had been received, dated December 31st, which appeared to be a solution to the problem as discussed. Mr. Yarborough mentioned that the people involved had been cited upon filing an application for signing and lighting and were cited for illegally erecting a light standard as well. Inquiry was made by Member Small as to the Shell service stations in the area who had been replacing their gasoline dispensers without the benefit of a permit to which Mr. Yarborough agreed to investigate the situation and report back to the Committee. Inasmuch as the applicant had been recognized in the audience relative to Application HC-51,015.7, it was suggested by Member Ryner that a Minute Order bringing a continued motion back from a continua- tion state be initiated. It was moved by Member Small and seconded by Member Ryner that the motion with reference to Application HC-51,015.7 regarding Federal Signs be rescinded as the applicant had appeared and that action be taken at this time. Ayes: Members Marquez, Ryner, Small and Vice Chairman McLaren Noes: None Absent: Chairman Adams , ® 5. Application HC-51,015.7 - Federal Signs requesting approval of a sign at Crossroads Shopping Center for Sunburst Natural Foods. (Loc. Map, Ex. 2) HC-24 Page 3 HC-51,015.7 re -introduced varied comments HC-51,015.7 motion for continuance rescinded Page 4 HC-51,015.7 discussion HC-51,015.7 approval various dialogue Minutes of H-Control, January 6, 1971 Unfinished Business (continued) Mr. Gene Barber, 915 Fern Grove, San Jose, representing Federal Signs, Inc. came forward indicating that the sign would be located in the Crossroads Shopping Center and offered to answer questions of the Committee. In response to Member Small's inquiry as to whether or not the sign was in.compliance with the Sign Ordinance, Mr. Yarborough said that it was and had been previously approved as part of the overall plan for the center. Member Ryner questioned the applicant asking if the sign was to be internally illuminated to which the applicant responded that it would be,and continued by describing the sign as having pale yellow back- ground with orange letters. It was moved by Member Marquez and seconded by Member Small that Application HC-51,015.7 be recommended to the City Council for approval with the stipulation that the sign be in compliance with the standards established for the entire shopping center. Ayes: Members Marquez, Ryner, Small and Vice Chairman McLaren Noes: None Absent: Chairman Adams The applicant was informed that his application would be before the City Council on January 18, 1971 and he was requested to be present at that time. Returning to the Unfinished Business portion of the meeting, Vice Chairman McLaren referred to the situation_ in existence at Don's Pastrami relative to the structure recently erected on the roof. Public Works Director Yarborough reported that the owner had been cited and had assured him that the structure would be removed. He said the staff would followup on this item. The subject of planting at Mervyn's was brought up for discussion and Mr. Yarborough reported that he had met with their representatives and it was subsequently decided that plans would be presented as part of the overall plan in the very near future. It was reported by Vice Chairman McLaren that an appeal had been made at the City Council meeting held on Monday evening concerning a dis- turbance being caused by a vacuum sweeper being operated between the hours of midnight and 4:00 a.m. in the parking lot adjacent to Mervyn's Department Store. Mr. Yarborough replied that the staff had been investigating the situation and would'be presenting more information on this item. In concluding the Unfinished Business portion of the meeting, Vice Chairman McLaren reiterated Member Small's request of the previous meeting relative to returning to the original meeting time of 8:00 p.m. A L HC-24 • El Minutes of 11-Control, January 6, 1971 Unfinished Business (continued) is and a brief discussion followed wherein it was mutually agreed among the members that, in view of the absence of Chairman Adams from the meeting, the matter would be continued for discussion at the next meeting. New Business 11 It was reported by Public Works Director Yarborough that the City Council discussion resulted in the following: the condition regardi the concrete berms being placed in the landscaped areas was revised to exclude the passage indicating exceptions and to include the wording that the condition would include all landscaping areas to be enclosed except where they abut a building; the condition per- taining to the tree heights was left,pending contact with the City of Milpitas to research their regulation. He continued that said regulation had been checked and stated that it called out specific sizes of the trunks, the height, how planting was to be done, how large the holes were to be, et cetera. In concluding, he said a conclusive report was being prepared for presentation on this subject. In response to an inquiry by Member Ryner for clarification of the check sheet being utilized, 1Ir. Yarborough indicated that action should only be taken on items as marked thereon and blank portions should be ignored by the Committee members. HC-24 Page 5 Standard Conditions report Member Small indicated his concern regarding a sign posted on the I Rodrigues property located at the intersection of Highway 85 and 280.1 It was his feeling that the sign appeared to be misleading and wonder, varied ed if it had ever been approved. Mr. Yarborough commented that a discussion report would be presented on this item at the next meeting. I Adjournment Inasmuch as there was no further discussion introduced at this time, it was moved by Member Small, seconded by Member Marquez and passed unanimously that the meeting be adjourned. The meeting was declared adjourned at 8:15 p.m. by Vice Chairman McLaren. ATTEST: /s_/ Wm. E. ,Ryder City Clerk APPROVED: /s/ Juanita McLaren Vice Chairman adjournment