January 18, 1979ASAC-232
SU�11MARY MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE A.S.A.C., JANUARY 18, 1979, AND
REFERRAL OF RECOMMENDED DECISIONS OF VARIOUS PUBLIC HEARINGS TO THE CITY
COUNCIL. MEETING HELD IN ROOM 105 OF CITY FALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA.
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' Meeting called to order at 7:35 PM by Chairman Bond with the Salute to
the Flag.
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ROLL CALL
Present: Members - Irvine, Johnson, Ripplinger, Chairman Bond
Absent: Member - Sallan
Staff .Present - Kathryn McKenna Scott, Planning Intern
Mark Caughey, Assistant Planner
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular Meeting - January 4, 1979 as submitted
POSTPONEMENTS & CO`M11NICATIONS: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
0 Continued Applications:
1. Application HC-51,467.1 - Peninsula Capital Group (Stonebridge) requesting
approval of site, architecture, landscaping, lighting and signing for 36
single-family cluster lots located at the northwest corner of California
Oak Way and Stevens Creek Boulevard.
Presentations: Michael Painter, Landscape Architect
Howard Brown, Peninsula Capital Group
John Clowdsley, Architect
Member Irvine disqualified himself from this application due to his involvement
with the project.
Staff reviewed Planning Commission resolutions pertinent to the application.
The applicants presented a photograph of the proposed perimeter sound barrier.
A slumpstone material with dark stained horizontal and vertical trim comprised
the basic elements of the barrier. Staff discussed alternative architectural
treatments available, including a stone veneer facade. The Committee generally
favored the proposed slumpstone wall, provided that the applicant increase the
setback variations and initiate perimeter landscaping modifications including
mounding. The applicant suggested a dark brown finish for the slumpstone; it
was determined that a rendering of such a color should be reviewed by the Committee.
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Minutes of January 18, 1979 A.S.A.C. Meeting (continued)
Chairman Bond opened the hearing for public comments.
Jack Williams, of California Oak Way, 'wished to ascertain his visual view
of the project. Further, he questioned the manner in which antennas were to
be controlled; Mr. Brown replied that ,the project would locate a central i
antenna underground.
Catharine Graham, a Westridge resident, wanted clarification as to the locations
of driveways, open fencing, and the sound wall. Staff also indicated to
Ms. Graham the architectural renderings. of housing units to be located nearest
to the Westridge development.
Bill Wunderlich, a Westridge resident, requested a description of the proposed
Open fencing; in response, staff displayed a color rendering of the fence.
It was determined by.the Committee that redwood/wire mesh open fencing was
adequate for the California Oak Way frontage, while a brown steel stake/wire
mesh fence was satisfactory for the northerly and westerly boundaries.
Mr. Brown noted that there would be security gates at both entrances to the
project site.
~loved by Member Johnson, with a second by Member Ripplinger, to approve
Application"'HC-51,467.1 subject to conditions contained in Resolution No. 864.
Motion carried 3-0
Ayes: Members -Johnson, Ripplinger, Chairman Bond
Abstain: _Member Irvine
Absent: Member Sallan
2. Application HC-51,075.411 - MillenniumiSystems Inc. requesting an exception
to the established sign program for a light industrial.complex located
at the southeast corner of Prunerid,ge Avenue and Tantau Avenue.
Presentation: Jim McLey, Cal -Neon Sign Company
Staff reviewed provisions of the existing sign program for the site, and
explained the proposed exception to these provisions.
Member Irvine asked Mr. McLey to specify reasons for justification of such an
exception; lack of visibility was noted by the applicant.
Chairman Bond indicated that the Committee would likely resist change, given
the nature of the existing sign program.
The applicant then requested a continuation of this application to discuss
a revision of the entire sign program with all tenants of the site.
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Minutes of January 18, 1979 A.S.A.C. Meeting (continued)
Moved by Member Ripplinger, with a second by Member Irvine, to
continue Application HC-51,075.411 to permit further study by the
applicant.
NEW BUSINESS:
3. Land Use/Community Character Element
Staff member Caughey'was present to discuss the proposed General Plan Element
with the Committee. Various issues were noted for reference to the Planning
Commission.
4. The Committee discussed their function in.the City review process;.it was
observed that perhaps their role was no longer crucial, with the possible
exception of hearing appeals. Staff was directed to relate these impressions
to .the Planning, -Director. It :was determined :.that :further input should be
obtained from Member Sallan at the subsequent Architectural and Site Approval
Committee meeting.
The Committee adjourned at 10:15 PM to the next regular meeting of
February 7, 1979 at 7:30 PM.
ATTEST:
/s/ Dorothy Cornelius
Acting City Clerk
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APPROVED:
/s/ H. Elliott Bond
H. Elliott Bond, Chairman
Architectural and Site Approval Committee
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