April 24, 1980ASAC-258
SURIIARY MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE A.S.A.C. April 24, 1980, AND REFERRAL
OF .RECOMMENDED DECISIONS OF VARIOUS PUBLIC HEARINGS TO THE CITY COUNCIL. MEETING
71 HELD IN ROOM 105 OF CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA.
Meeting called to order at 7:45 p.m. by Member Sallan with the salute to the flag.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Members Morrison, Ripplinger, Sallan and Chairman.Bond (7:50 p.m.)
Absent: Member Johnson
.Staff Present: Kathryn. McKenna Scott, Senior Planning Technician
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 10, 1980 approved
POSTPONEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Agenda Item No. 3 - Application HC-51,088.19 - Hassan Amer
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
New Applications:
1. Application HC-51,027.10 - SESCO requesting approval of a freestanding sign
for an office'bui.ldi_ng located on the north side of Pacifica Avenue in a P
(Planned Development) zoning district.
Presentation: General Superintendent, SESCO
The Committee had no concerns with this application. Chairman Bond requested
comments from the audience; there were none forthcoming.
Moved by Member Morrison, with a second by Member. Ripplinger, to approve
Application HC-51',027.10 subject to conditions contained in Resolution No. 939.
Motion carried 4-0.
2. Application HC-51,523.1 - San Jose Typewriter requesting approval of site,
architecture, landscaping, lighting and sign for a proposed 3,400 sq. ft. retail
building. Said property is located at the southeast corner of Stevens Creek
Boulevard and Orange Avenue in a P (Planned Development) zoning district.
Presentation: Bob Bechen, AIA
There was considerable discussion regarding paving treatment for the plaza..
Staff noted that paving stones would.be provided for Monta Vista crosswalk
areas. It was determined that brushed concrete or colored concrete was not
acceptable. The applicant was requested to return informally for ASAC approval.
of this item.
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The landscape plan was determined to lack variety in materials and grouping
Viiarrangements, and is to be revised accordingly. Raised planter boxes were
suggested for. the plaza area.
Lighting was continued so that a fixture compatible with Monta Vista's character
could be researched.
Sign details are to be returned to the Committee.
Ann Anger and [des Williams, Monta Vista residents expressed satisfaction with
the proposed development.
Moved by Member Morrison, with a second by Member Sallan to recommend approval
of Application HC-51,523.1 subject to conditions contained in Resolution No. 940.
Motion carried 4-0.
3. Application HC-51,502.1 - Regnart Creek Estates (Shutts and Schwimmer) requesting
approval of site, architecture, and lighting for a proposed five -unit residential
development to be located on the north side of Orogrande Place, in a P (Planned
Development with single-family residential intent) zoning district.
Presentation: Phil Schwimmer
Staff called attention to recent decisions pertaining to the creek bank area.
The hike path is no longer advisable. The Water District has tentatively agreed
to accept and maintain the subject area.
Chairman Bond .requested comments from the audience; there were none forthcoming.
Moved by Member. Ripplinger, with a second by Member. Morrison, to recommend
approval of Application HC-51,502.1 subject to conditions contained in Resolution
No. 941. Motion carried 4-0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Review of proposed ASAC modifications to Comprehensive Plan.
Staff handed out a summary of ASAC proposals. It was determined that further
evaluation of parking lot landscaping guidelines should be undertaken.
It was noted that Los Gatos. requires landscaping, in 5 percent of the parking lot
(excluding normal setback areas), and that a planting area should be provided
for each group of 10 parking stalls.
2. Discussion regarding Historic Preservation Ordinance - interim protection measures
for potential historic sites.
Staff handed out an ordinance, adopted by the City Council in 1976, that addresses
the Committee's concerns regarding interim protection measures for potential
historic sites.
NE[d BUSINESS:
None
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INTERCOMMISSION NOTES:
None
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Bond adjourned the ASAC meeting at 10:25 p.m. to the next regular
meeting of May 8, 1980.
ATTEST:
Dorothy Corn us
City Clerk
APPROVED:
H. Elliott Bond, Chairman
Architectural and Site Approval Committee
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