July 26, 1982r
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SUMMARY MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE A.S.A.C. JULY 26, 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 Vice Chairperson Nobel.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Miller, Morrison and Vice Chairperson Nobel.
Absent: Higdon and Rooker
Staff Present: Sonia Binnendyk, Planner I
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of July 12, 1982 approved as submitted.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Application HC-51,148.1 - Lucky Stores, Inc. (GEMCO) - Relocate an outdoor garden
shop from the west to the east side of an existing commercial building. The
subject property is located on the northwest corner of Stevens Creek Boulevard
and Bandley Drive.
Presentation: Richard Larson and Ken Hopwood representing Lucky Stores/Gemco.
Recommended for approval (3-0) per ASAC Resolution No. 1024. The intent of
Condition 12 is to move the bus bench off the sidewalk.
INFORMAL REVIEW OF USE PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
2. Application 24-U-80 (Revised) - Wayne Sargent (formerly Shutts and Schwimmer) -
Modification of a previously approved use permit to modify the means of access
(including emergency access) to Parcel Three and eliminate a bicycle/pedestrian
easement located along Regnart Creek. Access to Parcel Three'is proposed over
an easement on Parcel Two which fronts on Orogrande Place. The subject property
is located on the north side of Orogrande Place approximately 450 ft. west of,
Stelling Road.
Presentation: Wayne Sargent was present, but the Committee did not ask him any
questions.
Recommended for approval (3-0).
NEW BUSINESS:
3. Application HC-51,259.811 - First Commercial Bank (formerly California Canadian
Bank) - Approval to modify the colors of a previously approved sign program. The
subject property is located on the north side of Stevens Creek Boulevard approximately
450 ft. east of Portal Avenue.
Presentation: Wade McClure (Ad -Art) representing First Commercial Bank.
ASAC indicated that applicant could remove time and temperature unit as requested
if sign was redesigned to utilize resulting empty space. Applicant indicated that
retention of the unit would be preferable.
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The application was _ P s approved (3 0) per ASAC Resolution No. 1023. S
4. Application HC-51,466.1 - De Anza Professional Center (formerly Gazdar Homes) -
Approval of a minor site modification and an exception to Sign Ordinance No. 746.
The subject property is located on the east side of De Anza Boulevard approximately
225 ft. north of Bollinger Road (behind Taco Bell).
Presentation: Gene Barbour representing De Anza Professional Center; Tony Hardin
representing Taco Bell; Vick Pries representing Paul's Restaurant; and John Casey,
Jr. of 3710 Peacock Court #3, Santa Clara.
The discussion focused on the proposed ground sign located in the existing island
at the driveway off De Anza Boulevard. A ground sign currently exists at this
location. Mr. Casey, Mr. Hardin and Mr. Pries made the following comments:
- The island is a traffic hazard.
- Cars back into it from the parking spaces adjacent to Taco Bell.
- It narrows the driveway to the point where it is difficult for cars and
trucks to turn into the driveway.
They are opposed to any sign in the island due to the traffic hazards
associated with the island. i
Mr. Pries offered to allow a ground sign identifying the Foothill Professional
Center on the Paul's Restaurant site.
Mr. Hardin correlated a drop in Taco Bell sales with construction of the existing
ground sign.
The Committee directed Staff to look into the safety of the island and report back
at the next meeting.
The application was continued to the next meeting.
INFORMAL REVIEW:
5. Application HC-51,227.41 - Measurex Corporation - Minor architectural modification
(addition of exterior stairs). The subject property is located on the northwest
corner of Bubb Road and McClellan Road.
Presentation: Gene Runnels representing Measurex.
Approved (3-0) per Exhibit B-2.
6. Application HC-51,538.1 Portal Plaza Development - Modification to previous Conditions
of Approval pertaining to second story windowsoverlooking homes to south of develop-
ment. The subject property is located on the) southwest corner of Stevens Creek
Boulevard and Portal Avenue.
Presentation: Lon Mills (Dick Finnegan, Inc.), representing May Investment Company;
Mitchell Bohn, 10152 Deeprose Place; Ron Bierman, 19781 Bixby Drive; and Gerritt
Berends, 10133 So. Portal Avenue.
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• Mr. Mills indicated that the operable windows would be restricted so as to
protect the privacy of adjoining residences. He demonstrated this with a
model and pictures.
Neighbors made the following comments:
Mr. Bohn said May Investment Company had agreed, with the neighbors, to the
original Conditions of Approval. The Conditions included a restriction
that the subject windows not be operable. May Investment should not be
allowed to back out of their commitment.
Mr. Berends was concerned that south -facing windows on Lots 77 and 78
would infringe on his privacy. (Mr. Mills pointed out that May Investment
Company was not asking that these particular windows be operable. He
thought they were to be obscure and inoperable).
Mr. Bierman pointed out that the November 11, 1980, ASAC Minutes indicate'
there shall be no second story windows facing Portal Avenue.on the southeast
unit. Such a window was approved in the building permit plans for the
northern bedroom. However, Vice Chairperson Nobel thought the restriction
on the southeast unit had been a Condition of Approval, although it does not
appear on the adopted Resolution. Mr. Mills indicated that May Investment
Company would never -have agreed to such a restriction.
ASAC directed Staff to listen to the tape of -the November 11, 1980 ASAC meeting
in order to determine the agreement regarding the southeast unit.
• - Mr. Bierman also asked if the landscaping along Portal Avenue would sufficiently
screen his house from the new development. He plans to cut down two Silk
trees along his west property line. This will reduce his privacy.
Mr. Bierman showed pictures of the view to his house from the second story
windows of several of the incompleted units along -Portal Avenue.
All three citizens were concerned that their existing privacy be protected.
The ASAC approved (3-0) the addition of fixed obscured windows to Lots 77 and .78 only
per ASAC Resolution No. 1025. The remaining windows requested were denied. The
request that subject windows be operable was denied.
SIGN ORDINANCE:
particularly with respect to real estate signs and signs for
7. Modify Sign Ordinance requirements pertaining to signing in public right-of-way,
civic organizations.
Continued to next meeting.
INTERCOMMISSION NOTES:
None
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ADJOURMENT:
Vice Chairperson Nobel adjourned the meet
August 9, 1982. '
ATTEST:
/s/ Dorothy Cornelius
City Clerk
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; to the next regular meeting of
/s/ Deborah Nobel
borah Nobel, Vice -chairperson
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