November 20, 1980ASAC-269
SUMMARY MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE A.S.A.C. November 20, 1980, AND•
REFERRAL OF RECOMMENDED DECISIONS OF VARIOUS PUBLIC HEARINGS TO THE CITY .
COUNCIL. MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS 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 Chairperson Binneweg
Absent: " Morrison
Staff Present: " Kathryn McKenna Scott, Senior Planning Technician
POSTPONEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
NEW APPLICATIONS:
1. Application HC-51,538.1 - Park Plaza Development (May Investment) requesting
approval of site, architecture, landscaping and lighting for a 79-unit residential
development to be located at the southwest cprner of Portal,Avenue and Stevens
Creek Boulevard. Said property is situated in a P (Planed Development) zoning
district.
Staff advised the Committee that the Planning Commission and City Council had
not expressed a definitive vocal response to the question of use of the southerly
emergency driveway area. However, the taped minutes give the impression that
the residents won't use it. Mr. Bierman, 19871 Bixby, agreed that this assurance
had been made in the course of Planning Commission and City Council hearings.
ASAC therefore agreed with staff's proposal for emergency/maintenance use only.
They also decided that there was no need for any pavement treatment here, given
the limited rise of the area.
ASAC determined that a meandering walkway was satisfactory, rather than staff's
suggestion to continue the linear theme of Orchard Valley. Member Nobel objected
to a linear walk concept. It was also agreed that a 6 ft. high sound wall was
satisfactory along the Stevens Creek Boulevard frontage. The applicant presented
a sketch depicting staff's suggestions for a reduced wall height.
Mr. and Mrs. Bierman expressed concerns relating to privacy of their home at
19871 Bixby Drive. Several ASAC members were concerned with the lack of sufficient
number of trees along the street frontages. Informal ASAC review will be required
for these items.
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The Committee agreed with staff that the carports facing Stevens Creek Boulevard
need additional architectural treatment. They approved an extension of the tile
roof element, but advised the applicants of a willingness to consider other
solutions on an informal basis.
The Committee determined that minor off -site privacy intrusion (as described
in the applicant's letter) was acceptable. Major privacy problems have been
addressed in a satisfactory manner. A separate gateway meter was not deemed
to be necessary by ASAC.
Member Rooker objected to the overall design of this project, feeling that it
was incompatible with the neighborhood.
The extreme.southeast corner unit will not have any upper -story window
facing Portal Avenue.
Moved by Member Nobel, with a second by Member Higdon to recommend approval of
Application HC-51,538.1 subject to the conditions contained in Resolution No. 969.
Motion carried 3-1-0-0.
AYES.: Members: Higdon, Nobel and Vice Chairperson Binneweg
NAYS: Rooker
ABSTAIN: " None
ABSENT: ".' Morrison
2. Application.HC-51,403.3 - Any Mountain, Ltd. (Eldon Hoffman) requesting approval
of a sign program for a ski training/rental facility located at the southeast
corner of Mariani Avenue and Bandley Drive. Said property is situated in a P
(Planned Development) zoning district.
The applicant had to leave before his application was heard. ASAC continued it
to the next meeting.
3. Application HC-51, 320.1 - Carl Tucci (Stevens Creek Boulevard and Randy Lane)
requesting approval of a sign program for a multi -tenant commercial site located
at the northeast corner of Randy Lane and Stevens Creek Boulevard. Said property
is situated in a CG (General Commercial) zoning district.
Presentation: Vern Pittroff
The Committee approved this application with the stipulation of a 6 ft. maximum
sign -height, and dark blue lettering colors for all future tenants. Wall signs
were not requested. ASAC also expressed concerns with substandard landscaping on
this site.
Motion carried 4-0.
INFORMAL REVIEW:
4. File 81,014 (De Anza College). A courtesy referral that advised the City of a
free-standing sign planned for Flint Center.
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The Committee questioned the need for a 14 ft. high sign, but concluded that
existing landscaping in the vicinity did pose visibility constraints.
5. Application HC-51,524.1 - Dorothy Heldman (Blaney Avenue and Price Avenue)
requesting approval of final site and architectural plans for a two -unit
cluster development. Said property is situated at the northeast corner of
Blaney Avenue and Price Avenue in a P (Planned Development) zoning district.
Presentation: Barry Barnes
The Committee approved the proposed architectural design, solar panel locations,
and intensive tree planting (for privacy) along the westerly property line.
Please refer to exhibits dated November 21, 1980 in the ASAC file.
6. Application 29-U-80 - Barry Swenson - Office building on the south side of
Stevens Creek Boulevard, east of Finch Avenue.
The Committee suggested the occasional use of brick elements as a "tie-in” with
the existing Barclay's site.
INTERCOMMISSION NOTES:
None
ADJOURNMENT:
Vice Chairperson Binneweg adjourned the.ASAC meeting at 11:45 p.m. to the next
regular meeting .of December 4, 1980.
APPROVED:
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Nancy Bin eweg, Vice C11airperson
Architectural and Site Approval Committee
ATTEST:
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Dorothy Cor elius
City Clerk
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