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SUMMARY MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE A.S.A.C., July 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 7:35 p.m. by Vice Chairman Johnson with the
Salute to the Flag.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Members Sallan, Ripplinger, Vice Chairman Johnson
Absent: Chairman Bond
Staff Present: Kathryn McKenna Scott, Senior Planning Technician
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular Meeting -July 5, 1979 - Approved as submitted
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POSTPONEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Continuted Applications:
1. Application HC-51,474.1- Devcon Construction requesting approval of
sign program consisting of free-standing and on -site directional signs
for a combined retail/emergency health clinic site.
Presentation: Terry Rose; Dr. Mark Kongress
The applicants and Committee discussed the need for directional signing
for subject emergency medical facility. It was agreed that the applicants
should attempt to incorporate Stevens Creek Boulevard directional signing
into the ground sign.
Vice Chairman Johnson requested comments from the audience; there
were none forthcoming.
Moved by Member Sallan, with a second by Member Ripplinger, to approve
Application HC-51,474.1 subject to conditions contained in Resolution
Number 895.
Motion carried 3-0
AYES: Members Sallan, Ripplinger, Vice Chairman Johnson
ABSENT: Chairman Bond
2. Application HC-51,075.48- Benihana of Tokyo requesting approvals of
architectural elements consisting of exterior roofing tile and building -
mounted appurtenances for a proposed restaurant to be located in Vallco
Fashion Park.
Presentation: Scott Erwin, Vallco Park; Lun Chan and Richard Altuna,
Lun Chan Associates
Tile Roof Color
Member Ripplinger remarked that the proposed blue is not at variance with
Vallco's color scheme. Member Sallan preferred an alternate choice, as the
blue color would tend to distract from the clean lines of Vallco Fashion
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Park. Vice Chairman Johnson agreed with this position.
Visibility of Roof -Mounted Equi ment
Mr. Erwin stated that great efforts had been made to lower the height of
these appurtenances, and that Vallco Fashion Park was satisfied with the
proposed results.
Member Sallan expressed the opinion that the restaurant should have
adhered to ASAC Standard Condition No.i,3 by modification of the interior
space. The architects for this projects explained that the irregular
shape of this space hindered such a modification.
Mr. Altuna stated that the re -location 'of subject roof -mounted equip-
ment further away from the roofline can be done within constrants of the v
building code; however, the extension of lateral ducts does increase the
potential fire hazard if the ducts are ,not meticulously cleaned and
maintained.
Slides of the area were shown to the committee.
Member Ripplinger felt that the numerous small equipment boxes would
have minimal public visibility. Afterl,a lengthy discussion, Members
Sallan and Johnson agreed with this philosophy. However, it was det-
ermined that the very large kitchen exhaust unit should be moved back
to the greatest extent possible, subjecit to Building Department approval.
It was clarified that this moderate approach was recommended because
increased fire hazard potentials did not warrant extensive revisions.
Skylight
Mr. Altuna assured the Committee that tihe peaked -roof skylight would not
be visible to the public. The Committee members therefore agreed to this
design, contingent upon the assumption expressed by Mr. Altuna.
Vice Chairman Johnson requested comments from the audience; there
were none forthcoming.
Moved by Member Sallan, with a second by Member Ripplinger, to approve
Application HC-51,075.48 subject to conditions contained in Resolution
Number 896.
Motion carried 3-0
AYES: Members Sallan, Ripplinger, Vice Chairman Johnson
ABSENT: Chairman Bond
NEW BUSINESS
1. Staff read the contents of the Judy 12, 1979 resignation letter of
ASAC Member Bill Irvine. The Committee asserted that Member Irvine's
service to the community and to the Architectural and Site Approval
Committee has been invaluable, andthat his resignation is under-
stood and regretted. Staff was directed to ensure that the City
Council prepare a plaque of recommendation for Member Irvine.
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2. Staff was requested to issue a minute order to the City Council,
Planning Commission and staff urging the City to elevate the dev-
elopment of a Historic Preservation Ordinance higher. on the
priority workload list.
Inter Commission Notes: None
Vice Chairman Johnson adjourned the ASAC meeting at 10:10 p.m. to the next
regular meeting of August 9, 1979 at 7:30 p.m.
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
APPROVED:
Philip Johnson, Vice Chairman
Architectural and Site Approval Committee
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