September 4, 1980ASAC-266
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SUMMARY MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE A.S.A.C. September 4, 1980, 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 7:45 p.m. with the salute to the flag.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Members: Binneweg, Higdon, Nobel, Rooker and Chairman Morrison
Absent: None
Staff Present: Kathryn McKenna Scott, Senior Planning Technician
POSTPONEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
None
PUBLIC HEARING:
1. Application HC-51,487.1 - Far West Savings and Loan requesting approval of
modifications to site, architecture, landscaping, lighting and signing for
a 19-unit residential development. Said property is located at the northwest
corner of Finch Avenue and Craft Drive in a P (Planned. Development) zoning
district.
Presentation: Wilfred Blessing
The Committee evaluated the floor and site plans, and concluded that off -site
privacy had been adequately considered. The applicant was encouraged to
review this aspect again prior to development of final working drawings.
There were no public comments.
Moved by Member Rooker with a second by Member Nobel to recommend approval of
Application HC-51,487.1 subject to conditions contained in Resolution No. 964.
Motion carried 5-0.
INFORMAL REVIEW:
2. Application HC-51, 392.1 - Four Phase request'to allow secured storage area in
rear parking lot area.
Presentation: Ed Eason, Four -Phase
The proposed parking ratio was still consistent with the City's requirements.
'The applicant was requested to evaluate alternate fencing materials of a more
compatible and sturdy nature (a chain link/redwood slat type was proposed).
The applicant agreed to consider other options.
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3. Application 2-U-80 - Park Plaza Development proposed 79-unit condominium
project at the southwest corner of. Portal Avenue and Stevens Creek Boulevard.
The Architectural and Site Approval Committee, has informally reviewed the
proposed Park Plaza development plans. Various site and building design
issues were raised at that time. It was suggested that a proposed linear
driveway design should be restudied to disrupt public viewsof asphalt. Other
site -related recommendations include smaller clusters of units, less separation
of the units from Stevens Creek Boulevard, elimination of the sound attenuation
wall, and improved carport access for some dwelling units. The Committee also
expressed a preference for a modified building design that would increase the
diversity of architectural detailing, materials, heights and setbacks.
Additional questions were raised regarding the appearance of proposed carport
facilities.
4. Application 23-U-80 - D.C.E., Inc. (Richard Childress) proposed office building
at the southeast corner of Pasadena and Stevens Creek Boulevard.
Dick Childress was present. Be introduced the idea of a turret for the
building,- as well as stating that the design needed trim and a reduction in
straight lines to achieve a more traditional character. The Committee suggested
painting, horizontal lines, wood trim and sills, wood doors (rather than a
commercial glass type)., and similar concepts.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
® None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of Regular Meeting of August 21, 1980 and July 24, 1980-were approved
as submitted.
NEW BUSINESS:
None
INTERCOMMISSION NOTES:
None
ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Morrison adjourned the ASAC meeting at 10:45 p.m. to the next
regular meeting of September 18, 1980.
ATTEST:
/s/ Dorothy Cornelius
Dorothy Cornelius
City,Clerk
APPROVED:
/s/ Richard Morrison
Richard Morrison, Chairman
Architectural and Site Approval Committee
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