November 22, 1982ASAC-315
SUM114ARY MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE A.S.A.C. NOVEMBER 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 Chairperson Nobel.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Higdon, Miller, Morrison and Chairperson Nobel
Absent: Rooker
Staff Present: Sonia Binnendyk, Planner I
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of November 8, 1982 were approved as submitted.
CONTINUED ITEM:
1. Application HC-51,582.1 - Mitchell Bros. Auto Parts - Sign Program for -an existing
commercial center. The subject property is located on the northeast corner of
Stevens Creek Boulevard and Adriana Avenue.
Presentation: Helen Lu (Northern Neon Sign Company) and Ken Mitchell representing
Mitchell Bros. Auto Parts; Ann Anger, 10185 Empire Avenue; Wes Williams, 10067 Byrne
Avenue.
The applicant modified the sign's height in reponse to comments at the last
® ASAC meeting. The applicant indicated that the sign's width could easily be
reduced to the original 7 ft. 2 inches. The following concerns remained:
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Materials: The Committee expressed a strong preference. for wood over metal
or plexiglass. They felt wood would be more consistent with the Monta Vista
character. Several members thought a wood frame would be sufficient, whereas
others appeared to feel that wood should be incorporated as a more dominant
element than merely the frame.
- Incorporation of other tenants: Several members were not satisfied with the
applicant's proposal to replace the face at such future time as other tenants
wished to appear on the ground sign. Members were concerned that, with only
one tenant using the entire sign in the meantime, the sign would be
overwhelming. Chairperson Nobel pointed out that normally several tenants
would use the 50 sq. ft. which Mitchell Bros. is requesting.
- Emphasize center name (as opposed to tenant names).
- Letter size: "Auto Parts" is too large.
- Illumination: At least one member felt that illuminated plexiglass was neither
necessary, nor consistent with the Monta Vista character.
The Committee suggested a dark brown background in order to approximate
wood. They also suggested that the applicant look at Marius Nelson's sign
(Neli's Deli).
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Mrs. Anger objected to the size of the sign and the lack of site improvements.
She suggested waiting six months to a year until the future of the project
proposed across the street (Richard Childress' office/commercial building) was
determined.
ivir. Williams was concerned that the sign might be blown down by winds due
to its large surface area. He also indicated that the sign and planter might
be misleading once Adriana Avenue closed; drivers might turn at the planter/
sign thinking it marked a street.
The Committee continued the application.
INFORMAL REVIEW OF USE PERMIT APPLICATION:
2. Application 13-U-82 - Saleem Shaikh (10380 Riviera Road) - Use Permit to construct
a single family residence in a P (Planned Development) zoning district. The subject
property is located at the northern terminus of the paved segment of Riviera Road
approximately 100 ft. north of the intersection of Riviera Road and Scenic Boulevard.
Presentation: Saleem Shaikh
One member was concerned that smoke from the wood burning fireplace might adversely
impact the adjoining neighbor to the west. In addition, he was concerned about a
potential fire hazard to this adjoining property.
The Committee recommended approval (4-0).
NEW BUSINESS: •
3. Application HC-51,583.1 - Kier and Wright (Tandem Computer_ and Trilogy Systems) Two sign exceptions to allow(l) directional signs oriented to the public
street; and (2) a sign oriented to Freeway 280. The subject property is
located on the south side of Pruneridge Avenue, north of Freeway 280,
approximately-475.ft. west of Tantau Avenue.
Presentation: Don Beck, Eric Engstron and Matt Witte representing Grosvenor
Cupertino Partners and Trilogy.
Staff recommended that the sign exception to allow a sign to be oriented to
Freeway 280 be denied for the following reasons:
- The City has consistently discouraged such signs in the past.
- Approval of the exception would set a precedence.
- Signs along the Freeway could distract motorists and are inconsistent with
Cupertino's image.
The Committee approved (3-1) the sign exception regarding freeway orientation
per ASAC Resolution No. 1037.
The Committee approved (4-0) the exception regarding directional signs per ASAC
Resolution No. 1036.
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4. Application HC-51,209.1 - Any Mountain Ltd. (Rancho De Anza/Eli McFly) -
Modify an existing sign program. The subject property is located on the
southwest corner of De Anza Boulevard and Valley Green Drive.
Presentation: Burt Martin representing Eli McFly's.
A motion to approve the sign w;th the applicant's requested colors failed
(2-2).
The Committee approved (4-0) the application per ASAC Resolution No. 1038.
POSTPONEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
None
INTERCOIIZIISSION NOTES
None
ADJOURNMENT:
Chairperson Nobel adjourned the meeting to the next regular meeting of
December 13, 1982.
• APPROVED:
ATTEST:
_ /s/ Dorothy Cornelius
City Clerk
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/s/ Deborah Nobel
Deborah Nobel, Chairperson
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