February 22, 1982ASAC-297
SUMMARY MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE A.S.A.C. FEBRUARY 22, 1982, AND REFERRAL
OF RECOMMENDED DECISIONS OF VARIOUS PUBLIC HEARINGS TO THE CITY COUNCIL. MEETING
HELD IN ROOM 106 OF CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA.
Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Rooker with a salute to the flag.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Higdon, Morrison and Chairman Rooker
Absent: Nobel and Miller
Staff Present: Sonia Binnendyk, Planner I
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of February 8, 1982 were approved with change of the
word "cement" to "elements" in Item 4 under Architecture.
INFORMAL REVIEW OF USE PERMIT APPLICATION:
1. Application 1-U-82 - William Marocco and Associates - Use Permit to construct a
9,900 sq. ft. office building on the northwest corner of Stevens Creek Boulevard
and Vista Drive.
Presentation: William Marocco, Owner; Dennis Kobza, Architect.
The Committee discussed the proposal as follows:
® Site and Architecture - Members Morrison and Higdon recommended approval.
Chairman Rooker recommended disapproval.
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a. Chairman Rooker - The building lacks elements which provide depth, creating
a stark or abrupt appearance. In addition the building lacks horizontal
lines and is incompatible with adjacent buildings. Due to the use of a joint
driveway, the proposed building will be strongly associated with the adjacent
building. Therefore compatibility is important.
b. Member Morrison - The entry lacks definition. A cover (for example, trellis)
is recommended. Locating the parking in the rear will discourage use of the
front entry. ..
- The Glulam facia will weather with time. It seems out of context against
the brick.
C. Member Higdon - The trash enclosure should be made'of brick in order to be
consistent with the building.
- The building does not appear stark.
Landscaping - The landscaping will be the key to softening the building's impact.
Additional vertical plantings are needed and another Liquid Amber is necessary on
the building's west side to balance the other trees... More trees may be necessary.
The Silk tree proposed can be messy.
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The ASAC would like to see the landscape.plaris again prior to building permit
approval. At that time details should be included on the texture of walkways,
mounding, and flower boxes.
Lighting - Recommended for approval.
OLD BUSINESS
2. Application HC-51,553.1 - Grosvenor International (Trilogy Systems Corporation) -
Lighting plan fora 240,000 sq. ft. light industrial building. The subject property
is located on the north side of the Juniperol Serra Freeway (Highway 280) and 700 ft.
south of Pruneridge Avenue, approximately 1,300 ft. east of Wolfe Road.
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Presentation: Dave Luebkeman and Chip Jessuip with Ehrlich and Rominger.
The ASAC recommended approval (3-0). The color of light should match that of Vallco.
3. Application HC-51,500.1 - J.M.T. Development Company -Modify the conditions of
approval for thirteen single-family townhouses. The subject property is located
on the north side of Wildflower Way, approximately 200 ft. easterly of Poppy Way.
Presentation: None
The item was continued.
4. Application 17-U-81 - Shell Oil Company - Informal review of proposed ground
sign. The subject property is located on the northeast corner of Stevens Creek •
Boulevard and Stelling Road.
Presentation: John Williams, Shell Oil Company.
Concerns regarding the sign's size were expressed.
The Committee approved the sign, providing there is only 6 inches of clearance
between the bottom of the sign and the ground.
INTERCOMMISSION NOTES:
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Rooker adjourned the meeting to the next regular meeting of March 8, 1982.
ATTEST:
/s% Dorothy Cornelius
City Clerk
A.PPIROVED :
/s/ Raymond Rooker
Raymond Rooker, Chairman
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