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SUMMARY MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE A.S.A.C., APRIL 19, 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 7:37 PM by Chairman Bond with the Salute to
the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Present: Members = Johnson, Sallan, Ripplinger, Irvine (7:50 PM), Chairman Bond
Absent: None
Staff Present: Kathryn McKenna Scott, Senior Planning Technician
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting - April 5, 1979 - Approved as corrected.
Page 2, Item 2, after last paragraph, insert - 'Motion carried 5-0
Page 3, Item 3, fourth paragraph down from top, change to - Moved
by Member Sallan.
POSTPONEMENTS & COMMUNICATIONS: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
0 Informal Review (continued)
1. North De Anza Boulevard median: Precise landscape plan.
Presentation: James H. Coleman, Landscape Architect
It was ascertained that the plans reviewed this evening were not precise;
therefore further ASAC review is necessary.
After considerable discussion, it was determined by the Committee that the
proposed elaborate trellis work was not appropriate for the median, as it was
a very pedestrian -oriented detail. sir. Coleman :indicated that he would therefore
utilize a modified trellis design which did not contain the massiveness of the
current proposal.
Mr. Coleman and the Committee discussed the feasibility of locating additional
trees or shrubs in the trellis areas. It was Mr. Coleman's opinion that
these vicinities should have a different character than the dense tree clusters
proposed elsewhere throughout the median.
It was agreed that a revised plan would reflect a greater proportion of evergreen
trees for that narrow.500 ft.+ median strip in proximity to Stevens Creek Boulevard,
and that a different evergreen variety would be incorporated into said area.
The Committee was in favor of the City of Cupertino sign concept, but requested
that Mr. Coleman explore alternative groundcovers with a low profile for this
vicinity.
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Minutes of April 19, 1979 A.S.A.C. Meeting,(continued)
A'decision was made to return the final, complete set of landscape plans
for ASAC review and fotmal motion, prior to forwarding subject landscape
plans to the City Council.
Continued Applications:
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 11200-Rule".criteria specified in said
ordinance section,or,exception to Section 6.03.1 of Ordinance 746 to
permit two building -mounted signs on a site which does not meet the criteria
specified in said ordinance section. Property is located on the south
side of Stevens Creek Boulevard, west of Blaney Avenue.
Presentation: Marc Pettibone
Staff presented a new free-standing sign (F 3rd Revision) and building -mounted
signing approach (F-2 1st Revision and F-4 1st Revision) which had been
submitted earlier that day to the Planning Department. Colors and sizes
presented thereon reflected a more subdued approach than the previous submittals
by Mr. Pettibone.
Member Irvine noted his preference for the monument sign which utilized
plexiglass letters set into wood. It was his opinion that the building was
unfavorably suited for two mounted signs, and that a visibility hardship
was certainly evident on subject site. Member Ripplinger agreed with Member
Irvine's justification for a ground sign, but felt that the letter size
was excessive.
Member Sallan stated that the least variation from the provisions of
Ordinance 746 would result from approval of the building mounted signs
(alternative exception request). She questioned the proliferation of
ground signs which was being created along this portion of Stevens Creek
Boulevard. Member Sallan further noted that with further design efforts,
it was possible to create an attractive roof -overhang sign. Member Johnson
agreed that building -mounted signage was preferable to a monument sign.
Staff discussed potential design techniques to increase the aesthetics of the
building mounted signs, and described the conceptual function of the boulevard
as being primarily transportation -oriented, and not a means for advertising.
Chairman Bond requested comments from the audience; there were none forthcoming.
Moved by Member Irvine, with a second by Member Ripplinger, that Application
HC-51,206.3 be recommended for approval to permit a ground sign for a
restaurant on a site which does not meet the "200-Rule" criteria specified in
said ordinance section, subject to findings and conditions contained in
Resolution No. 876.
AYES: iiembers Irvine, Ripplinger, Chairman Bond
NOES: Members Johnson and Sallan
Motion carried 3-2
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Minutes of April 19, 1979 A.S.A.C. Meeting (continued)
Member Sallan wished to note her belief for the record that with diligent
effort and creativity, an aesthetic design solution could have been effected
for the roof-underhang sign, and that alternative possibilities could be
devised.
New Applications:
3. Application HC-51,466.1 - Gazdar Developers and Builders, Inc. requesting
approval of modifications to site and architecture for a new office complex
to be located on the east side of De Anza Boulevard, north of Bollinger Road.
Presentations: Tony Velincich, President and Owner
Anthony Anrich
The Committee expressed no concern with proposed architectural modifications.
It was agreed that the gate to the trash enclosure would be relocated to
the southerly elevation. Further, it was determined that a six ft. height
for the masonry wall would preclude privacy intrusion into''the adjacent
single-family neighborhood.
Chairman Bond requested comments from the audience; there were none forthcoming.
Moved by Member Ripplinger, with a second by Member Johnson, to approve:
Application HC-51,466.1 subject to conditions contained in Resolution No. 878.
• Motion carried 5-0
AYES: Members Irvine, Johnson, Ripplinger, Sallan, Chairman Bond
NOES: None
4. Application HC-51,392.21 - Four -Phase Systems, Inc. requesting approval of
modification to an approved Planned Development sign program for a single -
tenant industrial complex located at the southeast comer of. North De Anza
Boulevard and Interstate 280.
Presentation: Joe'Galiata-; Facilities Manager
Member Johnson abstained from discussion of this application due to his
employment with Four -Phase Systems.
Mr. Galiata explained that Four -Phase was interested in creating a stronger
identity for their building by locating their main sign in a central position.
Further, he stated that a large directional sign was necessary for visibility
purposes.
Staff discussed previous ASAC approvals of three 90 sq. ft. signs for the
adjacent Four -Phase headquarters site. The Committee conceded their concern
with the massiveness of these signs, and thus compromised with Mr. Galiata
to achieve an overall reduction in signage for the two sites.
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Minutes of April 19, 1979 A.S.A.C. Meeting (continued)
Chairman Bond requested comments from the audience;
there were none forthcoming. •
Moved by Member Irvine, with a second by Member Ripplinger, to approve
modifications to Applications-HC-51,3921..21 and HC-51,392.E subject to conditions
contained in Resolution No. 879.
Motion carried 4-0
AYES: Members Irvine, Sallan, Ripplinger, Chairman Bond
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Member Johnson
5. Application HC-51,437.2 - Southbay Construction & Development Co., Inc.
requesting approval of site, architecture, landscaping, lighting and
signing for a retail structure consisting of approximately 5,600 sq. ft.
to be located at the southwest corner of Stelling and Homestead Roads.
Presentations: Southbay Construction & Development
Company, Inc. Representatives
All items and recommendations containedlin the staff report prepared for
subject application were agreed upon by' the Committee and applicants, with
the following exceptions:
1. Wood trim not required.
2. Signing is continued at the applicant's request in order that they
may devise a concept satisfactory to the Southbay Construction and
Development Company.
Moved by Member Johnson, with a second by Member Sallan to approve"Application-
HC-51,437.2 subject to conditions contained in Resolution No. 880.
Motion carried 5-0
AYES: Members Irvine, Johnson, Ripplinger, Sallan, Chairman Bond
NOES: None
New Business
6. Election. of Chairman and Vice -Chairman for the Architectural and Site
Approval Committee.
Chairman
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Member Ripplinger nominated Chairman Bond for re-election to the position of
Chairman. The motion was seconded by Member Sallan.
AYES: Members Irvine, Johnson, Sallan, Ripplinger
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Chairman Bond
Motion carried 4-0
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Minutes of April 19, 1979 A.S.A.C. Meeting (continued)
Vice -Chairman
Member Sallan nominated Member Johnson for election to the position of
Vice -Chairman. The motion was seconded by Member Irvine.
AYES: Members Irvine, Sallan, Ripplinger, Chairman Bond
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Member Johnson
Motion carried 4-0
Inter Commission Notes: Done
Adjournment:"
Chairman Bond adjourned the meeting at 11:10 p.m. to the next regular session
of May 10, 1979 at 7:30 p.m.
APPROVED:
. /s/H. Elliott Bond
H. Elliott Bond, Chairman
Architectural and Site Approval Committee
ATTEST:
/s/Dorothy Cornelius
City Clerk
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