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April 21, 1971CITY QF CUPERTINO. State of California 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino Telephone; 252-4505 C MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE APPROVAL COMMITTEE HELD APRIL 21, 1971 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Meeting was called to order at 7:42 P.M. by Chairman Adams, who 'then led the assemblage in the flag salute. ROLL CALL Committee Members Present: Ryner, McLaren, Chairman Adams Committee Members Absent: Marquez, Small Staff Present: Director of Public Works Yarborough Recording Secretary Lois Inwards MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING 1. Approval of Architectural and Site Approval Minutes of April 7, 1971. Moved by Member Ryner, seconded by Member McLaren to approve the Minutes of April 7, 1971, as submitted. Motion carried, 3-0 0 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 2. There were none ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 3. The Director of Public Works reviewed the activities of the City Council at their meeting on April 19, 1971. Application HC-51,249-1 (Bessie's Delite sign)was approved for one year. Consideration was given that the property is up for sale. Application HC-51,231.2 (Sterling Homes Townhouses) was approved. 0 HC-31 gage 2 HC-51,155.1 recommended for approval Minutes of H-Control, April 21, 1971 ............................. ................ ............ I............ implication HC--51,088;8 (West Vdiley Industrial Park) was approved. Application HC--51,088.9 (West Val approved, with addition of trees 7 Industrial Park) was along railroad. Application HC-51,075.13 (Vallco Park Hotel) was approved with modifications. Application HC-51,075.14 (Vallco Park Office Buildings) was approved. 11 Application HC-51,189.4 (68 Units on Mary Avenue) was approved. PUBLIC HEARINGS Chairman Adams cautioned the applicants that there were only three Committee Members present and they could postpone their application review until a full Committee was present if they so desired.' The applicants preferred to go ahead with their presentations at this meeting. 4. Application HC-51,155.1 - Westridge Florist, 19872 Merritt Drive, c/o James Small, requesting approval of sign for shop located at the southwest corner of Stevens Creek Boulevard and South. Blaney Avenue. Mr. Edgar Leger, of 634 Grand Fir, Sunnyvale, reviewed the rendering on the bulletin board. He explained that the letters "WESTRIDGE FLORIST" would go across the entire 52' front of the building. He had two choices of colors and asked the Committee their preference. Chairman Adams asked the Director of Public Works if adding the logo to the opaque facing was within the Sign Ordinance. He was told that it complied. Colors of the other signs in that shopping center are black, with the exception of "Sassy's", which is blue, pink and lavendar. Member McLaren asked if the sign would be illuminated. She was told that it would be. Moved by Member Ryner, seconded by Plember McLaren to recommend approval of Application HC-51,155.1, Westridge Florist; the sign to be per the drawing submitted showing the word "WESTRIDGE" in blue and the word "FLORIST" in purple, with a white plexiglass background; subject to the Standard,;Conditions of H-Control. AXES: Members Ryner, McLaren, Chairman Adams NOES: None ABSENT: Members Small and Marquez Motion carried, 3-0 C Minutes of H-Control, April 21, 1971 40 5. Application HC-51,230.1 - George Meu, Architect, 553 Mission Street, San Francisco 94105, requesting approval for archi- tecture of screening for air conditioning units for PW Market located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Homestead Road.and Saratoga -Sunnyvale Road. (Loc. Map, Ex.2) 0 0 Colored slides and an elevation of the property in question were displayed on the screen. It was pointed out that the air condi- tioning units would be located at the rear portion of the building. The screen is essentially the same as the rest of the building. Chairman Adams was concerned that the section toward Highway 9 would be exposed to the view of the proposed Mariani development. He suggested extension of the screen facing that area. Mr. George Meu, Architect, 553 Mission Street, San Francisco, agreed to extend the leg of the screening of that portion that will face the Mariani property. He noted that this will be about 600' from Homestead Road. This structure will be all wood and will be stained the same color as the cantilever. Member McLaren commented that, in looking at the renderings, there is quite a contrast in color with that of the building. She felt the color should blend in better with the building. Member Ryner said he was sitting on this Committee when this building was approved. At that time, the applicant was asked about air conditioning, etc. All of a sudden the mechanical equipment is stuck up on the roof again. He asked why it wasn't incorporated in the architecture rather than screened on'the roofs i Mr. Meu said.this was a cooling tower, not an air conditioning unit. So much air conditioning is needed that a smaller unit j would be inadequate. Member Ryner was very much against this I proposal and requested all four sides of the mechanical equipment] be screened in. ` Member McLaren asked if the cooling system was already installed. Mr. Meu said a portion of the equipment was put up on the roof about 1-1/2 weeks ago. Member McLaren felt that before such action is taken the City Staff should caution the applicants that it is subject to H-Control restrictions. Director Yarborough said this had been brought to the attention of the applicant. Page 3 PW market gage 4 HC-51,230-1 recommended for approval Base map error Changes to plot plan Minutes of H-Control, April 21, 1971. Moved by Member McLaren, seconded by Member Ryner to recommend approval of HC-51,230-1 to.the City, Council with the plot plan as submitted, subject to the H•-Con ft of Standard Conditions, with the stipulation that the screening should enclose all four sides and that access should be provided°to the equipment with the same design; and that the color of the screening should be of the same as to blend in with the color of the building. AYES: Members McLaren, Ryner, Chairman Adams i NOES: None ABSENT: Members Marquez, Small iMotion carried, 3-0 The applicant was instructed that this application would come before the City Council on May 3rd.1-' UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6. Review of final landscape plans' Del Oro Construction Company, 10375-10465 Mary Avenue - 84 unit apartment complex. Director Yarborough explained the problem that has come up with respect to the application. The ap.Ylicant has agreed to resubmit his application with respect to the landscaping. Landscaping originally was provided'along the front of the property with a planting area 14-15' wide. The base maps had been prepared and it appears evident that the sidewalk area was somehow omitted in the plot plan. The question has' come up relative to what kind of treatment should be installed here in keeping with the plan. Sidewalks and curbs were omitted from the plan and the Staff failed 4 to spot it. Mr. Halen, 249 Copco Lane, San Jose, said that since this matter was called to his attention he wanted to correct it as best he could. This plot plan that was submitted to this Committee and was approved, was prepared by the architect. The outline was prepared from a metes and bounds map. Placement of the buildings has i remained the same. The significant changes to the plot plan to allow for the curbs, gutters and sidewalks are: four 4'Y' deep by 15-15' long landscaped and sprinklered pockets in the area in the lower right-hand portion of the plan. There is also a 2' wide strip that has been filled with crushed lava rock, as was used on the roof. Mr. Halen pro- posed the addition of purple flax next to the building. 0 E u C K 0 u Minutes of H--Control, April 21, 1971 Landscaping will include four olive trees, green purple - varigated flax, and junipers. Mr. Halen said there has already been vandalism with respect to the sprinklered area along Mary Avenue. Chairman Adams asked if he had considered a decorative wall along the front. Mr. Halen felt it would detract from the overall appearance of the property. He said the corners must be left unobstructed, according to the Fire Department. There is a 6" high curb along the entire frontage. Member McLaren suggested raised redwood planter boxes along these frontages. Member Ryner agreed. Member McLaren suggested the Committee adjourn to the site before a decision was made. The s applicant said time was of the essence; the project is completed except for this one area. Chairman Adams was concerned that raised planter boxes would be hit by cars, causing damage to both. The applicant said the height of the plants would alert drivers to the presence of the planting areas. Member Ryner felt the exhaust fumes from the cars would be detri- mental to the health of the plants at ground level. As a last resort, Director Yarborough suggested the possibility of removing the street trees, narrowing the sidewalk from 7' to 5',.and a rearrangement of the landscaping. This would involve removal of concrete 400' long by 2' wide. In addition to the expense, Mr. Halen noted this would be a variation from the other side of Mary Avenue. Moved by Member Ryner, seconded by Member McLaren to recommend approval of the revised landscape plans for the 84 unit apartment: complex at 10375-10465 Mary Avenue, together with the condition that a 1-1/2' high redwood planter box be constructed in each area outlined in both the green and red areas on the plan, subject to the Standard Conditions of H-Control and construction of the planter boxes to be subject to the approval of the City Staff. AYES: Members Ryner, McLaren NOES: Chairman Adams ABSENT: Members Marquez, Small Motion carried, 2-1 Chairman Adams explained his negative vote, saying he did not feel the planter boxes would stand up and felt the same effect could be achieved without the planter boxes. Page 5 Landscape plans approved with conditions Page 6 Street Beautification Policy Minute's of H--Control, April 21, 1971 7. Review of inquiries and requests directed to City Staff relative +� to reported violations of H--Control regulations. I Violation of the Sign Ordinance by the produce market on Highway 9 g Y was discussed. The Public Works Director felt a staff review of the site would be in order. The matter will be researched and reported upon at the next regular meeting. Don's.Burger Villa (George Ahmnos) roof structure. Previous approval granted a thirty -day extension in requirement to remove structure. 1 Applicant has been instructed to appear on May 5th. 8. Status Report of H-Control applications. f 9. Street Beautification Fund Policy. { Member Ryner's outline for the Street Beautification Fund Policy was discussed. Chairman Adams suggested a slight revision to page 1, para. 2 D: "This committee„would meet and report as required ." Member Ryner said that having the regular monthly meeting specified would mean that it would be agendized. If the Committee does not meet there would simply be no report. This was agreed upon. MINUTE ORDER Moved by Member McLaren, seconded by Member Ryner, to accept the Street Beautification Fund Policy. Motion carried, 3-0 110. Review of Stevens Creek Boulevard landscaping alternate f! proposal - Southern Pacific Railroad to Sunnyvale -Saratoga Road This is the area where the ivy was put in. No further comments. ill. April 14th Undergrounding meeting. Chairman Adams said he attended the meeting. The discussion centered around a uniform undergrounding area, the first area to be both 1 sides of Stevens Creek Boulevard from South Blaney on down to the creek. The Public Works Director said 85% of the property owners { are agreeable to the under.grounding in this area. 0 1 Minutes of IL -Control, April 21, 1971 ® From time to time, additional areas will be selected and this Committee will meet to discuss these areas, usually areas that are under development. Committee Members are Messrs. Gunn, Smi Skelly of PG&E, Councilman Fitzgerald, Public Works Director Yarborough, Mr. Power of the Telephone Company, City Manager Quinlan, and Councilman Green. The Committee will begin by meeting approximately once a month for several months, then less frequently. They are presently preparing some of the guidelines for the undergrounding programs. A summary of that meeting will be included in the H-Control Committee's next package. Perhaps the next program under consideration will be Highway 9, south from Sambo's Restaurant. 12. Commission and Committee Vacancies Member McLaren said the City Council will be interviewing next Monday night for vacancies on the Commissions and Committees. Since Chairman Adams' term is up, and he may or may not be re- appointed, it was decided that Member McLaren would Chair the May 5th meeting of H-Control and immediately after the salute to the flag there will be an election of officers. 13. Approval Limitations of the Sign Ordinance Member Ryner referred to Section D, Approval Limitations, page 8,' Section 35 of the Sign Ordinance that calls for review by the H-Control when there is a transfer or change in use. He asked for a Staff interpretation on this matter. He believes it should; not be necessary for an applicant to have to reappear before the H-Control when he wants to make a small change. Moved by Member Ryner, seconded by Member McLaren to request the ". Staff to interpret the above clause in the Sign Ordinance, the purpose being an attempt to speed up the paper work. j Motion carried, 3-0 NEW BUSINESS There was none. 0 Page 7 Undergrounding Programs Commission and Committee vacancies Election of Officers Approval limitations of Sign Ordinance Interpretation of Sign Ordinance requested page 8 r Minutes'of H-Control, April 21, 1971. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Member Ryner, seconded by Member McLaren to adjourn the H-Control.meeting at 9:25 P.M. Motion carried, 3-0 APPROVED: ATTEST: /s/ Wm. E. Ryder City Clerk /s/ V.J. Adams, Jr. Chairman u 0