March 27, 19890
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CITY OF CUPERTINO
CITY HALL 10300 TORRE AVENUE CUPERTINO,CALIFORNIA (408) 252-4642
SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL AND
SITE APPROVAL COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO FOR MARCH 27,
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MEETING HELD IN CONFERENCE ROOM A, CITY HALL, AT 10300 TORRE AVENUE,
CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 PM by Chairman Miller
ROLL CALL
Present Members: Gong, Hoxsie, Chairman Miller
Absent Members: Jackson, Mann
Staff Present: Suzanne Gyorey, Planner I
Tom Robillard, Planner I
INFORMAL REVIEW
ITEM 1) APPL
I ATION ASA 2 T 89 MARIANIST PROVINCE OF THE
PAC Requesting informal review of landscaping and
architectural changes for a dormitory addition to a group quarters.
facility for a religious order. The property is located at the westerly
terminus of Mercedes Road.
Brother Joseph Aspell, Marianist Province of the Pacific, and Jim
Melville, Ruth and Going, were present. Mr Melville spoke briefly
about the metal roofing being proposed. Mary Gordon, Landscape
Architect, explained about existing vegetation and new plantings
and how they will screen the support structures.
ISSUES:
- Color of metal parapet
- Landscape screening of support piers
CONSENSUS:
- The metal parapet material
should give consideration to
earth tone color.
- Compositior. shingles would
or context.
is acceptable, although the applicant
changing the color from green to an
not be appropriate in this location
ITEM 2) APPLICATION SAC 4 U 89 PFNINSU A BIBLE. CHURCH
Requesting informal review of a Use Permit for a 6,580 square foot
- addition to a classroom building for an existing church located at
10601 N. Blaney Avenue.
Michael Tracy, from Peninsula Bible Church and, Tim Verchuyl,
project architect, Briefly described the proposed project.
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ITEM 3)
ITEM 4)
ISSUES:
- Compatibility of roofing material with existing buildings
- Proximity to residential properties
CONSENSUS:
- Recommended stepping the second story back from residences
along the sides
- Roofing material should fit in with the existing buildings
APPT.TrATTnN ACAr 4-TT-RR ]TM STSK Re uestin a royal of
changes in exterior colors
residence to :be located on the
of Palm Avenue.
Jim Sisk and Terry Brown
ISSUES:
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materials for a single family
side of Scenic Drive, 450 feet north
- None
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CONSENSUS:
- The following changes to the previously approved plans are
acceptable:
a) Roofing will be concrete the "shake" rather than cedar shake.
b) Bricks will be used as a corner accent.
c) Window framing will be wood instead of aluminum.
Requesting approval of a modification to a Planned Development
Sign Program for an auto dealership located on the northeast corner
of Stevens Creek Boulevard and Stelling Road.
Mac Middleton represented Worthington Chevrolet
ISSUES:
- None
DECISION:
On a 3-0 vote, ASAC 51,698.1 !was approved per the findings and
conditions contained within the model resolution, with an added
condition as follows:
10. The approved face for the sigh identified as FS-2 on exhibit S-1 is
. the national Chevrolet "GEO" line design.
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ITEM 5) APPLICATION ASAC 31-U-88 - LUCAS DEALERSHIP Requesting
formal review of landscaping and architectural changes for an
approved auto dealer/leasing office to be located on the southwest
comer of Stevens Creek Boulevard and Finch Avenue.
.Hollis Logue, Architect, described the proposed project and changes.
ISSUES:
- Landscaping along Stevens Creek Blvd. and around garage to
screen the structure from adjacent residential properties.
- size of the space frame projection.
DECISION:
On a 3-0 vote, ASAC 31-U-88 was approved per the findings and
conditions contained in the model resolution with the following
conditions added:
12. Vegetation shall be planted behind and along the side of the
garage to screen and soften the structure. The plantings shall
not overhang the fence or shed an inordinate amount of debris
into the adjacent Villa Calabasas pool.
13. The space frame shall be reduced by one more unit around the
perimeter.
ITEM 6) APPLICATION ASAC 8-U-88 - CALI LAND Requesting approval
of landscaping plans for phase one of an approved expansion for a
multi -tenant retail complex located on the southwest corner of
Stevens Creek Boulevard and Blaney Avenue.
Gary Shmidt of Cali Land was present and answered questions. Bill
Mendenhall of Cali Land was also present.
ISSUES:
- Amount of lawn areas.
- Plant materials for East side landscaping strip.
- Landscaping of planter boxes adjacent to the west side of the
restaurant.
DECISION:
On a 3-0 vote, ASAC 8-U-88 was approved per the findings and
conditions contained within the model resolution with the following
conditions added:
12. The planter boxes adjacent to the existing restaurant be planted
at this time.
13. Consideration shall be given .to the installation of a low water
using irrigation system.
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`NEW BUSINESS
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Continued to the meeting of April 'I 10, 1989 as requested by staff.
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ITEM 8)
Report on City Council action regarding drought landscaping
policies
DISCUSSION:
Staff will draft landscaping policies with the following objectives
and recommendations:
OBJECTIVE: h
- Minimize water usage while maintaining high quality
landscaping.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Use of moisture sensing devices to avoid over watering or
unnecessary. watering.
2. Efficient watering systems (automatic systems).
- Lowhead bubblers
- Drip irrigation
3. Plant drought resistant species.
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4. Turf type and perpentage of !total landscaping.
5. Landscape borders with plants material around turf.
6. Separate water meters for landscaping and "domestic" use.
7. Maintain existing amounts of landscaping (floor area to
landscaping ratio).
8. Utilize reclaimed water where feasible.
9. Enforcement of guidelines.
10. Regualte watering hours of landscaping.
11. Dry wells at natural drainage) points (no, run-off irrigation
systems).
12. Use of bark mulch or rocks within landscaped areas to retain soil
moisture.
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Discussion on proposed Minute Order regarding review of public and
private projects.
Will be considered by City Council at their April 17, 1989 meeting..
ITEM 10) Minutes of the regular meeting of March 13 1989
Approved with, no modifications.
At 10:05 PM to the next regular meeting to be held April 10, 1989, at 7:30 PM in
Conference Room A of City Hall, 10300 Torre Avenue.
ATTEST:
/s/ Dorothy Cornelius
Dorothy Cornelius, City Clerk
APPROVED:
/s/ Wayne Gong
Chairperson, Wayne Gong