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September 08,1971CITY OF CUPERTINO, State of California 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino Telephone: 252-4505 , MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE APPROVAL C011MITTEE ON SEPTEMBER 8, 1971 ITT THE COUNCIL CHAMBER CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA SALUTE TO THE FLAG Chairman Ryner opened the meeting at 7:33 P.M. with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Members present: Adams,.Gatto, McLaren, Chairman Ryner ® Members absent: None Staff present: Director of Administrative Services Ryder Director of Planning Sisk .Planning Technician Sheppard Recording Secretary Lois Inwards The Director of Administrative Services administered the Oath.of Office to the new Committee Member, Mr. L. Don Sargent. Members present: Adams, Gatto, McLaren, Sargent, Chairman Ryner Members absent: None MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING 1. Approval of Architectural and Site Approval Minutes of August 4, 1971. Member Gatto noted that on page 7 the Public Hearing should have been closed before the motion for recommendation to the City ,Council of application HC-51,073.2. Moved by Member McLaren, seconded by Member Adams to approve the Minutes of August 4, 1971 as corrected. Motion carried, 5-0 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 2. None requested. HC:--39 Page 1 Correction to Minutes HC-39 Page 2 Res. No. 89 adopted Oral & Written communications i led i MINUTES Or THE SEPTEMBER 8,.1971 H-CONTROL MEETING ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 3. None requested. Moved by Member McLaren, seconded by Member Gatt•o to hear Item 12 of this agenda at this time. Motion carried;, 5--0 i NEW BUSINESS 12. Adopt Resolution of Appreciation for Victor Marquez. P PP q Resolution No. 89 was read by Chairman Ryner. Moved by Member Adams, seconded by Member McLaren to adopt Resolution No. 89. Motion carried,, 5-0 Mr, Marquez was commended by the other Members for his Service to the City of Cupertino. Moved by Member Gatto, seconded by Member Adams to .file the oral and written communications. Motion carried'; 5-0 PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. Application HC-51,230.4 - Goodyear Appliance Store, requesting approval of site, architecturq', and landscaping,, southwest corner Sunnyvale -Saratoga Roadand Homestead Road. (Loc . Map, Ex. 1) Mr. Andrew Berwick, 60 Zoe Street, ';San Francisco, said he was representing the'application. The Planning Director recapped thel,previous hearings on this application which was recommended f:or approval by this Committee but was subsequently denied by theiCity Council. It was for a T-shaped building and perimeter landscaping. a MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 8, 1971_H-CONTROL MEETING The applicant has a new proposal, incorporating the Council's wishes to obscure the service bays from public view. The building site has been reversed to the easterly property line. Stepping stones will be placed through the landscaped area along the easterly side of the building, approximately 3 or 4 feet from the building line. This willprovide a means for people parking in the south parking lot to walk to the sales room without walking in front of the service bays. There will be additional landscaping along the building wall. Member Gatto asked for a review of the status of this application. The Planning Director said the site plan has been approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. George Meu, Architect, 553 Mission Street, San Francisco, said there has been no change in the light standards except that ® they have been moved to accommodate the relocation of the building. ® Member Sargent asked about the trash collection; whether they will stick to trash cans or go to a dipsy dumpster. Mr. Meu said the trash enclosure will be used for tires. They have their own trucks come and.pick them up regularly. The other trash is minor and will be handled in the normal manner. Member Adams suggested putting a door from the trash enclosure directly into the inside of the building. Mr. Berwick -said he would be glad to do this. Member Adams asked about the lights on the building. Mr. Meu said there is no soffitt lighting but there will be some landscap- ing lighting. No other outside lighting is planned; they will depend*on inside lighting. Moved by Member Gatto, seconded by Member McLaren to close the Public Hearings. Motion carried, 5-0 Moved by Member Gatto, seconded by Member Adams to recommend approval of application HC-51,230.4, Goodyear Appliance Store, to the City Council, based on the standard H-Control conditions, Exhibits A & D, with the additional conditions requested by the staff of the stepping stones and wood trellis incorporated into the plan. Materials of the building are to be similar and compatible with the other buildings on that property. AYES: Members Adams, Gatto, McLaren, Sargent NOES: Chairman Ryner Motion carried, 4-1 The applicant was told this will come before the Council on September 20th. HC-39 Page 3 New proposal Discussion of trash Door to trash enclosure Lights on building Public Hearings closed HC-51,230.4 approved w/conditions Goodyear RC-39 Page 4 To be similar to Key Chev. bldg. Is planting strip an easement? Proposed colors General face lifting program, Limited upgrading II MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 8; 1971 11�-CONTROL .MEETING 5. Application HC-51,270 — Shelli!Oil Company, requesting approval for remodeling existing station, site and architecture, Stevens Creek Blvd. and Stelling Road. (Loc. Map, Ex. 2) Mr. David Wheeler said he was theReal Estate Dealer for Shell Oil. I. The Planning Director showed colorli,ed slides of the building in question.. The slump stone exterior and colors will be similar to the Key Chevrolet facility. Member McLaren wanted to clarify if the planting strip is an easement. Since the staff was not sure about this, they were asked to check on it. Member Adams asked the applicant what the proposed color combination is for the building. Mr. Wheeler',said the major portion of the roof is grey. The stone is called Coronado stone and is almost pure white. The slump stone painting d,l the stone will probably match the Key Chevrolet building. Theyjcould make the roof mission tile red. Member Sargent asked, if these changes are made what color would the wood and simulated wood materi:al be. Mr. Wheeler said they would be'dark brown. A sample of zhe stone material was shown to the Committee and Mr. Wheeler explained how this stone is placed directly over the present walls with the means -of chicken wire.. Member Gatto asked if the materials selected for these buildings are stock materials. Mr. Wheeler!�said they are. He said they have a request in to their "Regional Management" to do 500 stations in this region. They have released 312 to the Real Estate Department. This is a general face lifting program for their buildings on the West Coast. The only variation is some of the stations that don't already have island canopies willbe given canopies at a later date. Mr. Wheeler went over the 6 conditions requested by the staff regarding employee parking, outdoor displays, outdoor servicing of automobiles, lighting, masonry wails, pricing signs. He said they would have no problem with the parking stalls, but they don't have the money for any changes other than those incorporated in the application. The Planning Director said this is a voluntary upgrading, since the UEe Permit is already in effect. At this time they are talking about upgrading the building only and perhaps at a later date they will upgrade the landscaping, etc. Member McLaren said she would like to see this corner fully upgraded at this time. In answer to Member Sargent's question, Mr. Wheeler said there is a conventional rather than a mansard roof. i' MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 8, 1971 11-CONTROL MEETING Mr. Wheeler said there presently are a lot of stations.without island canopies and they are now trying to correct this deficiency This will be carried out within the next few years. . Member Adams asked Mr. [wheeler if he felt Shell Oil Company would consider upgrading one station with the full treatment in lieu of doing limited upgrading to two stations at this time. Mr. Wheeler said it would cost about $130,000 to completely rebuild one statio They can do the proposed treatment for $10,000. He doubted that Shell Oil Company would be willing to rebuild one station at this time. Member McLaren pointed out the problem with the present ingress/ egress layout. This was not resolved. Chairman Ryner asked for comments from the audience. There were ® none. ® Chairman Ryner asked about the seepage pit. Mr. Kwan, 100 North Winchester, San Jose, said the seepage pit was built in 1960. .It. is a drain for when you wash down the bay, etc. It is cleaned out periodically. Chairman Ryner asked if the lighting will be changed. Mr. Kwwan said lights under the eaves will shine down to street level at a 45' angle. These lights go with the building. Present lights will be removed. Chairman Ryner said we have 6 or 7 Shell stations in the City and was concerned that some will get partial treatment. If this application is approved there will be others, and he sees no reason to have them all the same. Mr. Kwan said the site is quite small here and in order to make any revisions they would have to acquire more property to make the improvements. Member McLaren asked Mr. Kwan about the enclosure at the rear of the building. Mr. Kwan said it is a 6-foot high trash enclosure which is open at the top. In answer to Chairman Ryner's question, the Planning Director safe the only sign to be acted upon at this meeting is the sign on the building; the others are existing signs. Moved by Member Gatto, seconded by Member Sargent to close the Public Hearings. Motion carried, 5-0 a z HC-39 Page 5 Addition of island canopies Seepage pit Lighting Trash enclosure Signs Public Hearings closed HC-39 Page 6 Postponement suggested Individualized treatment suggested Prime location Rights of the community HC--51,270 postponed Shell Oil MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER S 1971 HI -CONTROL MEETING Member Adams said he could appreci that Shell Oil Company has implied buildings. He would like to consi tion to request Messrs. Wheeler an office to ask for a little more "d of the station. He said he had se and we will go through the same th should be carried over until Shell He would like to see a complete tr landscaping. to the economic considerations in trying to dress up their er postponement of this applica- Kwan to contact the main Shell essed up and complete treatment" n the plans for the other station ng again. He felt this application Oil has had a chance to reconsider. atment of the station including Member Gatto said we have an existing station here and whatever is done to improve it is a plus. But perhaps a half -way measure is not always the best. He object''ed to the standardized approach to the stations. He felt each station should be treated for its location. The logo advertises thecompany. He would like to have Shell propose a more individualized treatment. V Member McLaren felt that in view of the location of this station directly across the street from De;Anza College, it should have the best treatment available. Member Sargent's feeling was thatMessrs. Wheeler and Kwan have attempted to convey Shell Oil Company's approach to the remodeling program. Whether or not the community accepts this approach is still within the right of the community. If enough communities respond that this is not adequate perhaps Shell will take a closer .look. He felt the Committee's vole should be of a definite nature rather than putting it off. Moved by Member Gatto, seconded by Member Adams to continue application HC-51,270, Shell Oil Company, until such time as Shell Oil can come in with additional plans for the proposal. I' AYES: Members Adams, Gatto, McLaren, Chairman Ryner NOES: Member Sargent Motion carried, 4-1 Chairman Ryner explained to the applicant his right of appeal to the City Council. I, 6. Application HC-51,269 - Shell Oil Company, requesting approval 11 for remodeling existing station,.site and architecture, Highway 9 and Bollinger Roadi. (Loc. Map, Ex. 3) II I I J Ll 0 11 MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 8, 1971 H-CONTROL MEETING Colored slides of the station in question were displayed. In. essence, the proposal is the same as the previous one. Member McLaren asked about the zoning of the property directly to the rear of this station. The Planning.Direc.tor. thought it was R3 . Member Adams said we can assume for all practical purposes that this is essentially the same as the previous application. Looking at tne.colored slides, he saw numerous individual signs, etc., and would like to see the entire station upgraded. Moved by Member Adams, seconded by Member Gatto to close the Public Hearings. Motion carried, 5-0 Moved by Member Adams, seconded by Member Gatto to continue application HC-51,269, Shell Oil Company, until such time as Shell Oil Company can give us an improved application encompassing the entire site. AYES: Members Adams, Gatto, McLaren, Chairman Ryner NOES: Member Sargent Motion carried, 4-1 7. Application HC-51,2-5 - Texaco Oil Company, requesting approval for remodeling of existing station, site, archi- tecture, landscaping, lighting and signs, Stevens Creek Blvd., and Highway 9. (Loc. Map, Ex. 4) Mr. Robert Lee, of Robert Lee and Associates, Architects for Texaco, said the application for extension of the Use Permit has been approved by the Planning Commission. It must now be reviewed by the Architecture and Site Approval Committee. Colored slides of the site were.displayed. The rendering re- flected the plans for the upgrading of the site. The site plan showed the proposed landscaping. The architectural treatment showed stone treatment to the walls on three sides of the building. The rear wall would remain plain stucco. The Planning Director said he would like to discuss the incorpor- ation of pricing signs to this application. HC-39 Page 7 Prnposal is the same as the previous one. Public Hearings closed HC-51,269 continued Shell Oil Building treatment HC-39 Page 8 Total package presented Revision of the parking is needed Perimeter planting and mansard roof on all 4 sides Lighting Applicant's statements An extension of a use MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMIIER 8, 1971 H-CONTROL MEETING Member Gatto felt the plans showed a vast improvement over the present station; they have submitted a total package. He would like to see the mansardtreatmen Cicarried completely around the building. He thought the sign presented was excellent. The pricing sign is to be incorporated in that mass of masonry. He said he would not be opposed to seeing that sign raised a bit to separate the sign from the pricing information. Member Sargent felt. there would be a very tight approach between the building and the front pumps if the parking spaces noted on the site plan were used. The Planning Director agreed some revision of the parking is needed. Member Adams agreed with the previous statements. In addition, he would like to see two perimeter planting strips. He would like to see the mansard continue around the back of the building because we don't know what is going to gol-on the adjacent property in the future. Chairman Ryner asked about lighting. Mr. Lee said there will be cornice lighting on three sides of the building, drawing it right down on the walls. They are exposed tubes but cannot be seen unless you are directly under the irfixture. Mr. Lee said because of the tight ingress situation no landscaping was created along the easterly property line. They would rather have tree wells. The extension of the mansard roof would serve no purpose. because it is not seen'. Mr. Lee said this whole thing came up because Texaco wants -to add a third grade of gas. They are going to spend $6,000 to expand this and have a budget of $10,000 to upgrade this station. Mr. Lee said adding another product is an extension of a use. He used as an analogy a donut shop adding another kind of donuts to their line. He suggested Chairman Ryner check with the City Attorney whether adding another product requires review of the Use Permit. Member Adams asked if there are pump island modifications to this station. Mr. Lee said they havejnot requested this. There will be a third pump added: Member Adams commented that he would prefer rock veneer under the-�rindow, and, he did not like the treatment of the glass or the mansard roof. Chairman Ryner asked fc,r comments -from the audience. There were none. 0- MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 8, 1971 H--CONTROL MEETING Moved by Member Adams, seconded by Member McLaren t+o close the Public Hearings. Motion carried, 5-0 Member Adams said the Committee has made suggestions and the appli- cant has indicated he would add the veneer under the windows. However, he was not very receptive to the suggestion of continuing the mansard roof along the back of the building. Member Adams liked the sign approach, modified slightly to accommodate the pricing information. He was in favor of continuing this applicati( Member Sargent felt the applicant's rebuttal to landscaping on Stevens Creek Blvd. very logical; if we require a planter strip we will be taking away that potential parking. Planning Director Sisk said the parking can be moved to the rear of the building. Member Sargent preferred to see stone under the window. He feels a wider overhang on the mansard would improve the appearance considerably. He would like to see the red color eliminated. Member Gatto suggested painting out the sill. The column between the bases could be extended to the ground. He felt strongly that the mansard should continue around all four sides of the building. The mansard is hung in too tight to the building. He was not sure that continuance of this application was the best way to go. He would like to see some trees on the north side in wells. He did not feel planting on the Stevens Creek Blvd. side was necessar the growth of trees and foilage is sufficient. Member*Adams said he wanted to direct his next comments to the staff and the Committee. In our upgrading of stations, if we notice, some of the newer ones have entrances from the rear of the building, which is much more appealing. Maybe it is not practical to do this on modified stations, but perhaps the oil companies could keep this in mind to see if it is at all practic Moved by Member Gatto, seconded by Member McLaren to recommend approval of application HC-51,265, subject to the standard H- Control conditions, Conditions A-through'F recommended by the staff; all outdoor displays to be prohibited; the mansard to be extended completely around the building and enlarged to make more of a roof form; trees to be planted along the northerly property line; a minimum of four 15-gallon trees to be planted in tree wells on the northerly property line; price sign to be incorpora- ted into the pylon area for the main area sign; the areas in elevations on Exhibit C should be green and the red to be treated into complimentary colors with the stone work preferrably beige or brown. RC -39 Page 9 Public Hearings closed Committee Members' suggestions HC-51,265 approved w/conditions Texaco HC-39 Page 10 Roof sign and 2 free-standing signs Colors discussed Opposed to red color Other colors considered Public Hearings closed HC-51,032.1. approved with conditions Mexican House of Imports MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMI3ER 8; 1971 H,-CONTROL MEETING AYES: Members Gatto, McLaren, Sargent, Chairman Ryner NAYS: Member Adams Motion carried, 4-1 8. Application HC-51,032.1 - Mexiican House of Imports, requesting sign approval, Blaney Boulevard Shopping Center. (Loc. Map, Ex. 5) i II Mr. Jim Maddox, 353 Kiely Blvd., Santa Clara, said he was representing the applicant. �' Colored slides were displayed by the Planning Director. There are 11 two free-standing signs at this shopping center. Slides were shown of the building, the proposed roofi sign and the addition to the two free-standing signs. Mr. Maddox said he preferred to use the colors mandarin and black; but would go to white and black ifl'the Committee preferred. He also said he could swivel the roof lights down so they can't be seen. Member McLaren said she was opposed to the bright red sign. Mr. Maddox was agreeable to changing the colors so long as the sign is clean and neat and can be seen. Member Sargent asked what other colors the applicant would consider., Mr. Maddox said white with black letters or yellow with black letters. L Chairman Ryner asked for comments :from the audience. There were .none . Moved by Member Adams, seconded by Member McLaren to close the Public.Hearings. Motion carried, 5-0 Moved by Member McLaren, seconded1by Member Gatto to recommend application HC­�51,032.1 with the condition that the color background be changed to yellow with black letters on the roof sign and both free-standing signs, and subject to the H-Control standard conditions. AYES: Members Adams, Gatto, McLaren, Sargent, Chairman Ryner NAYS: None Motion carried, 5-0 • ' MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 8, 1971 H-CONTROL MEETING Chairman Ryner advised the applicant to have a revised sign exhibit, reflecting the color change, to present to the City Council. 9. Application HC-51,016.13 - Otsen Sign.Company, requesting approval of sign for The Wiggery, Crossroads Shopping Center. (Loc. Map, Ex. 6) Miss Donna Manfre was present to represent Otsen.Sign Company. The Planning Director showed pictures of the proposed sign and of the location of The Wiggery in the mall. The Planning Technician pointed out that this proposed sign is actually smaller than is allowable here. It is well within the limitation of the Sign Ordinance. Member Adams said the Committee has approved the standardized sign for this shopping center. This particular shop was cut up into two stores. Chairman Ryner was concerned about its incon- sistency with the rest of the shopping center signs. -He would like to see.a sign here of the same height and distance from the roof as the others. Miss Manfre said this was no problem. Chairman Ryner asked for comments from the audience. There were none. Moved by Member Gatto, seconded by Member McLaren to close the Public Hearings. Motion carried, 5-0 Moved by Member Adams, seconded by Member Sargent to recommend to the City Council approval of application HC-51,016.13 - Otsen Signs, subject to the H-Control standard condition and the additional condition that the height of the sign to be 2' 6" and the width to be in keeping with the standard sign size of the shopping center, and the length to be shortened .to allow the square footage as permitted by the Ordinance; and colors of the copy as per Exhibita A and B. Member Gatto wanted to emphasize that the height of the sign is to include the mounting. AYES: Members Adams, Gatto, McLaren, Sargent, Chairman Ryner NAYS: None Motion carried, 5-0 0 HC-39 Pages 11 Smaller sign than is allowed Public Hearings closed 51,016.13 approved with conditions The Wiggery HC-39 Page 12 Zoning and Use permit approved Identical floor plans Anticipated traffic no problem Proposed plan Landscaping Signs and antennae MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 8, 1971 11-CONTROL MEETING 10. Application HGS1,272 - Utah'Homes, Inc., requesting approval of site, architecture, landscaping and lighting for 31 townhouses located west of Bl'ianey Avenue just southerly of Junipero Serra Freeway. (Loc. Map, Ex. 7) i Member McLaren abstained from this hearing. Mr. Walter Muir, 3658 Kilo Avenue,, San Jose, said his Use Permit has been approved, and he has had�the zoning approved. Member Gatto asked the range and variety of the floor plans. Mr. Muir said they are identical.i Member Gatto then asked the staff's thoughts on the traffic opening onto Blaney Avenue. The Planning Director did not feel it would pose a problem because of the small number of homes in this development. In addition, an emergency access is provided. Architect John Brooks Boyd, 454 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, presented the site plan, elevations and landscaping plans. Mr. Muir said this is a very long, narrow piece of property with two open cul de sacs for aesthetic reasons and for emergency access. The homeowners will have private backyards. These one-story homes each have access from the rear to the front yards without going through the house. They have taken two 20' streets with a 21' wide planting strip down the middle with a walkway down the center of fhis planting strip. They have a parking ratio of 6:1. -Member Gatto asked who would maintain the common areas. Mr. Muir said the Homeowners' Association would take care of this. There was considerable discussion of the landscaping. Mr. Boyd said the olive trees are specimen, with a spread of 14' on the 14' high trees. The Chinese elm can have a 40' spread in 4 to 5 years. To Member Gatto's question, Mr. Muir confirmed that the common areas will be sprinklered. The homeowners will have the opportunity to plant in front of their own homes, to provide variety,. and individuality. Mr. Muir said the deeds and restrictions will take care of maintenance of the exterior front, of the buildings. Mr. Muir said he had a meeting with homeowners in the area and all seemed to be agreeable to this development. Member Adams asked about the entrance off Blaney. M. Muir said there would be no extra signs; only a street sign. Mr. Muir also answered that no provisions have been made for TV antennae. Since there is no cable TV in that area, it will probably have to be left to the individual homeowners. Mr. Muir 'said they will return to have the lighting reviewed by the Committee when they have decided what they want to use. 0 MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 8, 1971 H--CQNTROL MEETING Mr. Muir was asked for details on building materials. He said they will use basically stucco with some brick work'and/or redwood boards for trim. He may also use some.tile work. They have 5 basic exterior plans and have broken up the roof lines -- some flat, some gabled, etc. Between each house is an open area, which gives a visual break. There will be forced air heating, concrete floors, wrought iron on some of the windows, and all natural shakes for roof material. -Member Gatto was concerned about the continuance of the fascia from one house and garage to another. Mr. Muir said there is a 9' drop in elevation from the homes closest to Blaney to those farthest away from Blaney. Member Gatto suggested, rather than a soldier effect of liquidambe� trees down the center, that they consider clustering of the trees. Moved by Member Adams, seconded by Member Gatto to close the • Public Hearings. Motion carried, 4-0 Member McLaren abstained Member Gatto commented that with this particular piece of property this is a unique and good use for the property. The property to the south of this is residential and to the north is an apartment complex and the freeway. This is a transition between the two. Moved by Member Gatto, seconded by Member Sargent to recommend to the City Council approval of application HC-51,272 - Utah Homes, subject -to the standard H-Control conditions, with the exception of the lighting to be reviewed at a later date. AYES: Members Adams, Gatto, Sargent NOES: None ABSTAINED: Member McLaren, Chairman Ryner Motion carried, 3-0-2 The applicant was instructed this will come before the City Council on September 20th. E HC-39 Page 13 Building materials Cluster trees Public Hearings closed HC-51,272 approved with conditions Utah Homes HC-39 rage 14 i MINUTES OF THE SEPTErII3ER 8,- 1971 11-CONTROL MEETING UNFINISHED BUSINESS 11. Status Report of H-Control Applications Chairman Ryner asked about the Azuma Restaurant, The Planning Director said the City Council allowed them'ito plug in the air conditioning. The proposed screening around the 'roof was denied. A new building is supposed to be constructed in that shopping center this fall. NEW BUSINESS 12. Adopt Resolution of Appreciation for Victor Marquez. This was taken care of at the beginning of this meeting. 13. Noise Abatement specifications Member Adams submitted to the other Members and the Planning Director copies of an article regarding acoustical materials. It had to do with federal specifications for noise abatement. ADJOURNMENT i Moved by Member Gatto, seconded by Member McLaren to adjourn the meeting at 10:55 P.M. ATTEST: /s/ Wm. E. Ryder City Clerk APPROVED: /s/ Stephen C. Ryner Chairman 0