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SUMMARY MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE A.S.A.C. August 21, 1980, AND REFERRAL
OF RECONLMENDED DECISIONS OF VARIOUS PUBLIC HEARINGS TO THE CITY COUNCIL. MEETING
HELD IN ROOM 106 OF CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA.
Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. with the salute to the flag.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Members: Higdon, Nobel, Rooker and Vice Chairman Binneweg
Absent: ifChairman Morrison
Staff. Present: Kathrvn McKenna Scott, Senior Planning Technician
POSTPONEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Application HC-51,410.6 - Carl Holvick requesting site, architecture,
landscaping and lighting for a proposed 30,065 sq. ft. light industrial
building located on the west side of Bandley Drive southerly of Greenleaf
Drive in a P (Planned Development) zoning district.
Presentation: Tom Bylund
P4ember Higdon did not uarticipate in this discussion due to an involvement
with the project.
The Committee and applicant did not have anything further to add to staff's
comments. There were no comments from the'audience.
Moved by Member Rooker, with a second by Member Nobel to'recommend approval
of Application HC-51,410.6subject to conditions contained in Resolution No. 961.
Motion carried 3-0-1-1.
AYES: Members: Nobel, Rooker and Vice Chairman Rinneweg
NAYS: It
None
ABSTAIN: " Higdon
ABSENT: " Morrison
2. Application HC-51,267.4 - Tools-R-Us requesting an exception to the sign
ordinance established for a shopping center. The property is located at
the southwest corner of De Anza Boulevard and Rodriques Avenue in a CG
(General Commercial) zoning district.
Presentation: Don Lee, Amanda James
Staff presented an overview of this application. Member Rooker agreed with
staf_f's negative position on the following grounds: moral obligation of
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of fairness to other tenants (red stands out more); and the lack of any real
hardship. Other Committee members felt that the red letters presented acceptable
compromise between the usual. franchise colors of red letters/yellow back-
ground, and the harmonious aesthetic standards sought in this community.
In reference to the repetition of the tenant's name, Member Rooker felt
that this was not important to the success of the business. Other Committee
Members believed that a lone sign was desirable for the large building frontage
on which it would he located. The applicants stated their objective of
utilizing the maximum sq. ft. allowable by the ordinance. It was agreed by
several members that a repetition of "Tools-R-Us" was preferable to either:
(1) centering the name and having an expanse of ivory background on both sides;
or (2) stating "Discount Tools". Two Committee members were in favor of the
repetition; two were not. It was agreed that this matter should be decided
at the City Council level.
There were no comments from the public.
Member Nobel moved, with a second by Vice Chairperson Binneweg, to recommend
annroval of the red letter color. The findings and conditions for this
motion are contained in Resolution No. 962.
Motion carried 3-1-1.
AYES: Members: Higdon,.Nobel and Chairperson Binneweg
NAYS: " Rooker
ABSENT: " Morrison
3. Application HC-51,296.41 - Koll Company (Del Oro Shopping Center) requesting
approval for a modification of a sign program. The property is located at
the northwest quadrant of Stevens Creek Boulevard and De Anza Boulevard, in
a CG (General Commercial) zoning district.
There were no objections to the request, nor were there any comments from the
public.
Moved by Member Rooker, with a second by Member Higdon, to approve Application
HC-51,296.41 subject to conditions contained in Resolution No. 963.
Motion carried 4-0-0-1-
INFORMAL REVIEW:
4. Application HC-51,512.1 - Shutts and Schwimmer (Vista Drive) requesting approval
of architectural modifications to a previously approved residential cluster
development. Said property is situated on the east side of Vista Drive in an
R1C (single-family cluster) zoning district.
The applicants did not appear, so the item was continued to a date uncertain.
5. Shell Service Station (Monta Vista) - Stevens Creek Boulevard): Proposed
building expansion.
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Presentation: Dave McLeroy
Staff discussed the proposed service station expansion,
of two new bays and landscaping slides of the site were
stated that various land use issues would be addressed
the Planning Commission. The function of ASAC at this
design -related concerns.
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which would consist
displayed. It was
at a later date by
time was to assess
Effects of land -use intensification were explored, including the increased
accumulation of debris, additional activities in public view, more vehicles
stored temporarily on the site, greater traffic to the site,and related
matters. Ann Anger, Barbara Trubell, and Mrs. Beck expressed a concern
regarding the expansion of auto -related activities in Monta Vista. It was
determined, however, that ASAC and residents concerns are primarily related
to the visual effects of service station operations. It was agreed by
Committee members and Mr. McLeroy that the new bays should be accessible
only from the rear side of the building (north elevation). A false glass
roll -up door would be installed on the south side to present an appearance
that was typical of a service station. A raised planter bed would be
installed in front of this glass door.
Other suggestions to Mr. McLeroy included the formal designation of parking
stalls, parking of client's cars in the rear, enclosure of trash bin and
tires, and intensive landscaping wherever feasible to soften this site.
The Committee felt that the existing architectural detailing of this building
was acceptable and within the realm of the Monta Vista Plan design guidelines.
A lack of unity among downtown Monta Vista buildings was cited as the reason
for this decision.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
6. Orchids and Onions Design Awards Program
Final nominations by the Architectural and Site Approval Committee for this
awards program are as follows:
Orchids: Any Mountain Building
Trianon
Vallco Regional Shopping Center
Memorial Park (land use integration)
Glenbrook Apartments landscaping
De Anza Boulevard median/landscaping
Onions: Four -Phase Systems
Alco Retail Buildings (Woolworth)
Warren Heid office building
NEW BUSINESS:
None
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ADJOURNMENT:
Vice Chairperson Binneweg adjourned the ASAC meeting at 10:50 p.m. to the.next
regular meeting of September 4, 1980.
ATTEST:
Dorothy Cornelius
Dorothy Cornelius
City Clerk
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APPROVED:
/S/ Nancy Binneweg
Nancy Binneweg, Vice Chairperson
Architectural and Site Approval Committee
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