December 20, 1979ASAC-251
SUMMARY MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE A.S.A.C. December 20, 1979, AND REFERRAL
OF RECOMMENDED DECISION OF VARIOUS PUBLIC HEARINGS TO THE CITY COUNCIL. MEETING
HELD IN ROOM 105 OF CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA.
Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Bond with the salute to the flag.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Members Johnson, Morrison, Ripplinger and Chairman Bond
Absent: Member Sallan
Staff Present: Kathryn McKenna Scott, Senior Planning Technician
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular Meeting - December 6, 1979 - Minutes approved as submitted.
POSTPONEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Informal review of Any Mountain has been cancelled at this time. Staff
will present two other informal review items.
NEW APPLICATIONS
1. Application HC-51,242.1 - Atlantic Richfield requesting approval of site,
architecture, landscaping, lighting and signing for a convenience market
and self-servicegasoline station to situated at the southeast corner of
De Anza Boulevard and Silverado Avenue in a CG (General Commercial) zone.
Presentation: Ted Clausen, Atlantic Richfield
Staff reviewed the background of this application followed by an overview
of the project by Mr. Clausen. Slides of the site were viewed by the
Committee.
Considerable discussion ensued regarding the appropriate circulation pattern
for this development. It was determined that staff's recommendations in this
regard were valid except for the provision of a walkway at the south side of
subject building,.
The ASAC members agreed that wood siding should be provided on the easterly
elevation, but that such a requirement was not warranted on the south side
(due to low public visibility potentials). The Committee had some concerns
with the 3 ft. high accent panel, but concluded that it was acceptable.
With reference to landscaping, it was determined that a planter bed should
be provided against the building, rather than the walkway proposed in that
vicinity.
It was agreed that staff's concern regarding the appearance of the parking lot
fixture was justified. The applicant was directed to pursue possible alternatives.
For increased security, the applicant agreed to provide a lighting fixture in
the southern portion of the site.
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Signing was continued to permit the applicant to address staff and Committee
concerns. The Committee expressed a preference for an ivory background on
the "a.m.- p.m." sign. They believed' that a wood frame around the ground
sign was not essential, provided thatithe pole was painted brown.
Chairman Bond requested comments fromithe audience; there were none forthcoming.
Moved by Member Johnson, with a second by Member Ripplinger to recommend
approval of Application HC-51,242.1 subject to conditions contained in
Resolution No. 918.
Motion carried 4-0
AYES: Members Johnson, Morrison, Ripplinger and Chairman Bond
ABSENT: Member Sallan
2. Application HC-51,333.12 - Rong Shi:ng.'i Restaurant requesting approval of a
freestanding sign for a restaurant situated on the west side of North De Anza
Boulevard in a P (Planned Development) zone.
Presentation: Noel Marquis, Amcoe Sign Company
John Ho, Cal Engineering
The Committee had no concerns,with this proposal.
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-51,333.12.
Motion carried 4-0
AYES: Members Johnson, Morrison, Ripplinger and Chairman Bond
ABSENT: Member Sallan
INFORMAL REVIEW:
3. Industrial building on Imperial Avenue (Mr. and Mrs. James Forsythe).
Presentation: Ellis L. Jacobs, Architect
Ann Anger
Barbara Trubell
This proposal will develop through the County, but has been referred to Cupertino
for comments. Due to significant design -related concerns, the Planning Director
requested ASAC to review the development proposal, and to forward any
recommendations back to the County.
Mrs. Anger and Mrs. Trubell explained: that they were attending this meeting
in order to advocate considerable upgrading of Monta Vista.
Staff objected to on -street parking as, this concept is contrary to the approved
Stevens Creek Boulevard Plan Line Study. Mr. Jacobs had been under the
impression that the City wanted this element.
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There was significant concern about the lack of landscape areas, particularly
along north and west property Lines.. It was determined that perimeter landscaping
on all four sides is ideal; however, the applicant noted the building size and
parking constraints. Finally, it was determined by ASAC
that the street setback should be a minimum of 10 ft., and that the building
setback distance from the northerly property line should be 5 ft. The Committee
was striving to buffer this land use and make it visually pleasing to the eye,
yet the reality of the situation (as depicted by Mr. Jacobs) proved to be
frustrating. Mrs. Trubell was concerned with the massiveness of the two story
building, given the minimal setback distances. Staff noted that a single-
family residence existed on the northerly lot immediately adjacent to this site.
Mrs. Anger believed that the proposed building looked like a factory. The
Committee members also expressed a great deal of concern with its appearance,
and found that the proposed building would not significantly enhance the
Monta Vista area. Mr. Jacobs submitted a revised north elevation rendering,
but this did not meet with substantial ASAC approval. Staff was directed to
relay these general concerns to the County.
The Chairman thanked Mrs. Trubell and Mrs. Anger for their valued comments.
4. Application HC-51,088.12 - Northpoint Condominiums
Staff presented a model and plans for a standardized wood patio cover to be
utilized by any condominium owner who desired this shading element. The
Committee had no concerns.
® UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
None
TNTERCOMMISSION NOTES:
None
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Bond adjourned the ASAC meeting at 10:35 p.m. to the next regular
meeting of January 10, 1980.
APPROVED:
/s/ H. Elliott Bond
H. Elliott Bond, Chairman
Architectural and Site Approval Committee
ATTEST:
/s/
Dorothy Cornelius
Dorothy Cornelius
City Clerk