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SUMMARY MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE A.S.A.C., APRIL 5, 1979, AND
REFERRAL OF RECOMMENDED DECISIONS OF VARIOUS PUBLIC HEARINGS TO THE CITY
COUNCIL. MEETING HELD IN ROOM 105 OF CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA.
Meeting called to order at 7:35 PM by Chairman Bond with the Salute to
` the Flag.
k ROLL CALL
Present: Members - Ripplinger, Sallan, Johnson, Irvine (7:55 PM), Chairman Bond
Absent: None
Staff Present: Kathryn McKenna Scott, Senior Planning Technician
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting - March 8, 1979_- Approved as submitted.
POSTPONEMENTS & COMMUNICATIONS: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Continued Applications:
1. Application HC-51,446.2 - Cornish & Carey (Retail Commercial Properties)
requesting approval of exception to Section 6.03.3 of Ordinance 746 to
permit a ground sign for an office building on a site which does not meet
the "200-Rule" criteria specified in said ordinance section. Property is
located on the south side of Stevens Creek Boulevard, east of Blaney Avenue.
Presentation: Noel Marquis, Amcoe Sign Co.
Marvin Lee, Cornish & Carey
The applicant had been requested by ASAC at the previous meeting to demonstrate
a signing approach which met constraints of the Sign Ordinance, prior to
reaching a decision as to whether a ground sign was essential.
Accordingly, the applicant presented two wall sign schemes, one utilizing a
can approach and the other consisting of individual letters. There was
general agreement among Committee members that given these feasible alternatives,
there was no basis for the granting of an exception. Since a uniform sign
program for the site is not required (single -tenant building), staff has the
ability to approve either of the wall signs. There was a consensus, however,
among ASAC members that the individual lettering approach was desired, despite
its greater economic expense. A major component of this reasoning is that
the length dimensions of the can sign exceeded that of the individual lettering
approach, and thus construed a greater overall signing area.
Noel Marquis and Marvin Lee expressed the opinion that any wall sign would detract
from the aesthetics of the building. The Committee concurred with this statement,
but determined that this comprised insufficient grounds for an exception.
Chairman Bond requested comments from the audience; there were none forthcoming.
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Moved by Member Ripplinger, with a second by Member Sallan, to deny
Application HC-51,446.2.
Motion carried 4-0
AYES: Members. Sallan, Johnson, Rippinger, Chairman Bond
ABSTAIN: Member Irvine
Member Irvine was present at 7:55 p.m.
2. Application HC-51,206.3 - Pettibone Signs requesting approval of exception
to Section 6.03.3 of Ordinance 746 to ;permit a ground sign for a restaurant
on a site which does not meet the "200',1Rule" criteria specified in said
ordinance section. Property is located on the south side of Stevens Creek
Boulevard, west of Blaney Avenue.
Presentation: Mark Pettibone
The applicant had been requested by ASAC at the previous meeting to demonstrate
a signing approach which met constraints of the Sign Ordinance, prior to
reaching a decision as to whether a ground sign was essential.
The Committee generally_preferred the chimney -mounted sign, but felt the colors
were very bold. However, i•ir. Pettibone indicated that this solitary sign was
insufficient, as vehicles travelling east could not see such a sign until they
were in very close pro#imity to they building, and past the driveway entrance.
The Committee asked Mr: Pettibone to verify this situation.
A question then arose as to whether the site necessitated a ground sign or
two wall -mounted signs (north and westl,elevations). It was determined that
Mr. Pettibone would explore different ground sign options, as the Committee
did not concur with proposed concepts,' and that he would also explore
alternative signs for the west elevation which would not seriously detract
from the building's aesthetics.
Chairman Bond requested comments from the audience', there were none forthcoming.
Moved by Member Irvine, with a second by Member Johnson, to continue
Application HC-51,206.3 to permit'further study by the applicant.
Motion carried 5-0
New Application:
3. Application HC-51,312.6 - Richard Childress requesting approval of grading
for a single-family home located in Tract 6028, Lot 6, Regnart Canyon.
Presentation: Richard H. Childress
Mr. Childress described the proposed grading measures to be undertaken on
subject site, and presented elevation ,renderings for the home to be constructed
thereon.
The Committee expressed a general concern that their technical expertise was
not sufficient to provide adequate anai�vsis of grading plan of the Childress
subdivision. Accordingly, staff was directed to relay a Minute Order to the
City Council rescinding Condition 18 of Planning Commission Resolution No. 1649
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which requires ASAC review of grading plans.
Member Irvine noted his intention to abstain from voting on this application,
as he had not analyzed the issue to the extent necessary to make a qualified
decision.
Chairman Bond requested comments from the audience; there were none forthcoming.
t Moved by Member Sallan, with a second by Member Johnson to approve
Application HC-51,312.6 subject to conditions contained in Resolution No. 874.
Chairman Bond noted for this motion that subject approval was contingent upon
the satisfaction by the applicant of all concerns expressed by the Engineering
staff.
Motion carried 4-0
AYES: Members Sallan, Johnson, Ripplinger, Chairman Bond
ABSTAIN: Member Irvine
INFORMAL REVIEW:
1. North De Anza Boulevard Median Conceptual Landscape Plan
Presentation: Jim Coleman, AIA
Mr. Coleman presented a description of proposed planting materials for
subject median. Staff outlined objectives and intended effects from this
landscape concept.
The Committee was very receptive to the concepts presented, but noted that
50% of all planting materials should be drought -resistant.
Mr. Coleman displayed a movie of similar median landscaping design measures
present in Santa Clara Valley.
The ASAC members requested that the final landscape plan be returned for
their review when completed.
In summary, there was a unanimous concurrence among the Committee members
that the North De Anza Boulevard median landscape plan was satisfactory.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. A special study was scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 12, 1979
for purposes of detailed review of Urban Design Guidelines contained in the
General Plan Land Use/Community Character Element.
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INTER COILMIISSION VOTES: None
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ADJOURNMENT:
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Chairman Bond adjourned the ASAC meeting;
meeting of April 12, 1979, at 7:00 p.m.
ATTEST:
/s/Dorothy Cornelius
Acting City Clerk
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at 10:10 p.m. to the next special
APPROVED:
/s/H. Elliott Bond
H. .Elliott Bond, Chairman
Architectural and Site Approval Committee
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