May 24, 1982ASAC-303
SUMMARY MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETI14G OF THE A.S.A.C. MAY 24, 1982, AND REFERRAL OF
is RECOMt4ENDED DECISIONS OF VARIOUS PUBLIC VEARINGS TO THE CITY COUNCIL. MEETING HELD
IN ROOM 106 OF CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFOR19�A.
Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Rooker with a salute to the flag.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Higdon, Miller, Morrison, Nobel and Chairman Rooker
Absent: None
Staff Present: Sonia Binnendyk, Planner I
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Application HC-51,027.41 - Great Western Savings (Formerly Northern California
Savings) - Informal review of modification to an existing sign program. The
subject property is located on the northeast corner of South De Anza Boulevard
and Rodrigues.
Presentation: Wade McClure (Ad -Art) representing Great Western Savings.
The Committee approved (5-0) the applicant's request to change sign colors as
follows:
® a. Ground sign - blue background, white copy.
b. Wall -mounted letters - white copy.
.2. Application HC-51,296.7 - Berg and Berg Industrial Developers - Site, architectural,
and landscaping approval for a 5,300 sq. ft. office building. The subject property
is located on the east side of Bandley Drive, approximately 275 ft. north of
Stevens Creek Boulevard.
Presentation: John Kontrabecki, representing Berg and Berg.
The Committee was concerned that landscaping along the east side of the northern
half of the building be sufficient to buffer the building from the parking lot.
The Committee also suggested the addition of several heavy trellis to (1) areas
with no roof overhang and (2) the front entry. They requested informal ASAC
review should the applicant decide to take their suggestion.
The application was approved (5-0) per ASAC Resolution No. 1020.
INFORMAL REVIEW OF USE PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
3. Application 6-U-82 - Berg and Berg Industrial Developers - Use Permit 'for two
office buildings totaling 92,500 sq. ft. The subject property is located on the
west side of Saratoga -Sunnyvale Road, approximately 300 ft. north of Prospect Road.
Presentation: John Kontrabecki, representing Berg and Berg.
The Committee commented (4-0) as follows:
(1) The buildings are too large and impersonal, particularly if surrounded by
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smaller buildings. One solution might be to break the proposed two
buildings up into four buildings. i
(2) Architectural variation is needed, particularly with respect to height
and distance from the street. For exIample, the buildings might be
"stepped" back from the street to give a one-story appearance.
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(3) Variation is also needed in the buildIings' footprint and parking layout.
There are too many long, straight lines without any relief.
(4) Additional internal landscaping is needed, particularly in the parking lot.
In relation to this, several members ,felt the proposal included too much
asphalt and hard surfaces, making thelsite appear over -developed.
(5) Existing trees should be retained.
The applicant indicated that he had discussed this proposal with neighbors and
had their consent. He said that the neighbors wanted a taller building than he
was proposing in order to screen them from traffic noise generated on Saratoga -
Sunnyvale Road.
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The Committee recommended disapproval (4-1) due to the need for a major redesign
effort. Member Nobel disagreed, indicating that she liked the building.
INFORMAL REVIEW (not on agenda):
4. Application HC-51,553.1 - Grosvenor International/Trilogy - Modification to a
previously approved landscape plan. The subject property is located on the
south side of Pruneridge Avenue, approximately 500 ft. west of Tantau Avenue.
Presentation: Frank Juszczyk, representing Trilogy.
The Committee approved the elimination of the central row of trees on the driveway
leading to the applicant's site. In addition, 105 5-gallon trees and 225 1-gallon
shrubs are allowed. The Committee stressed that the deviation from the normal
minimum container requirements did not apply to the rest of the Grosvenor site.
It is allowable in this case because:
(1) Trilogy is the first phase of a multiiphased development.
(2). Trilogy has demonstrated great expertise thus far.
(3) The plants to be of a reduced size appear to be of a hardy variety.
(4) The amount of landscaping proposed exceeds that normally provided.
INTERCOMMISSION NOTES: None
ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Rooker adjourned the meeting to the next regular meeting of
June 14, 1982. ,
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ATTEST:
APPROVED:
/s/ Dorothy Cornelius /s/ Raymond Rooker
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ty Clerk - 2 -1 Raymond Rooker, Chairperson