August 14, 1989I
CITY OF CUPERTINO
10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino, California 95014 (408) 252-4642
SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL AND
SITE APPROVAL COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO FOR AUGUST 14, 1989.
MEETING HELD IN CONFERENCE ROOM A, CITY HALL, AT 10300 TORRE AVENUE,
CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM by Chairman Miller
ROLL CALL
Present Members: Gong, Jackson, Mann, Chairman Miller
Absent Members: Hoxsie
Staff Present: Suzanne Gyorey, Planner I
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM 1) (FORMAL REVIEW) APPLICATION ASAC 51,614.2 - CAL -COAST
SIGN COMPANY (ALLSTATE) Requesting approval of a wall
mounted sign for an existing office building located on the south
side of Homestead Road, west of Stelling Road (21040 Homestead Road).
A representative from Cal -Coast Sign Company was present for this
item.
• ISSUES:
- none
DECISION:
On a 4-0 vote, ASAC 51,614.2 was approved per the findings and
conditions contained within the model resolution.
ITEM 2) (FORMAL REVIEW) APPLICATION ASAC 51.866.1 - CAL -NEON.
SIGNS (HAMASUSHI RESTAURANT) Requesting approval of a
wall mounted sign for a restaurant building located on the south side
of Stevens Creek Boulevard, west of Blaney Avenue.
Craig Maynard from Cal -Neon Signs and Ron Woods, contractor for
the Hamasushi Restaurant, were present for this item.
ISSUES:
- none
DECISION:
On a 4-0 vote, ASAC 51,866.1 was approved per the findings and
is conditions contained within the model resolution.
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ITEM 3) (FORMAL REVIEW) APPLICATION ASAC 51,867,1 IO
ZAVALA Requesting approval) of a 600 square foot second story
addition to an existing duplex located on the northeast comer of
Santa Lucia Road and Merriman Avenue.
Joe Zavala was present for this item.
ISSUES:
- none
DECISION: I.
On a 4-0 vote, ASAC 51,867.1 was forwarded to the City Council with a
recommendation for approved per the findings and conditions
contained within the model resolution.
ITEM 4) (FORMAL REVIEW) APP .iCATION ASAC 9- T-75 - HOME
FEDERAL. SAVINGS Requesting approval of an 88 square foot
addition to an existing Savings & ;Loan located on the south side of
Stevens Creek Boulevard, east of; Miller Avenue.
A representative from Home Federal Savings was present for this
item.
ISSUES:
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- none
DECISION:
On a 4-0 vote,
ASAC 9-U-75 1 was approved per
the findings and
conditions contained within
the l model resolution.
ITEM 5) (FORMAL REVIEW)
APPLICATION
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ASAC 51,865.1
- TANDEM
COMPUTERS
Requesting
approval of modifications to a Planned
Development Sign
Program
for ! an industrial/office
building located
on the southwest
comer of
Pruneridge Avenue and
Ridgeview Court.
Claire Wilde from
Sign Classics was present for this
item.
ISSUES:
- none
DECISION:
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On a 4-0 vote, ASAC 51,865.1 was approved per the findings and
conditions contained within the l model resolution.
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ITEM 6) APPLICATION ASAC 5- 1-88 - CHRTSTENSEN,s 4ADD T RV
Requesting informal review of landscaping plans for an existing
retail _commercial building located on the west side of S. Saratoga -
Sunnyvale Road, south of Rainbow Drive.
Karl Coombs, architect, was present for this item.
ISSUES:
- Size of tree wells between parking spaces
CONSENSUS:
- Recommend deep root watering for trees
- Recommend using plastic liners to encourage roots of- trees to
grow down, rather than spreading out
ITEM 7) APPLICATION ASAC 19-U-89 .TERRY K L . R Requesting
informal review of a Use Permit to construct a 6,500 square foot
retail building on the southeast comer of Stevens Creek Boulevard
and Stelling Road.
Jerry Kler and Linnard Lane, architects, presented the project.and
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answered questions from the Committee.
ISSUES:
- Forms and shapes of proposed architecture
- Building setback from street
- Amount of landscaping along frontages
- Compatibility of proposed building with existing development
- Exterior materials and color scheme
CONSENSUS:
- Would like to see the building set back further from the street.
- There is something about the architecture that is disturbing,
although it is difficult to pinpoint exactly what the problem is.
- The lighter, pastel color scheme is preferred.
- Two members prefer wood rather than stucco siding.
ITEM 8) APPLICATION ASAC 10-TM-77 REVISED - DICK RANDA T
Requesting informal review of landscaping and retaining walls for a
hillside residential lot located at the northerly terminus of Regnart
Canyon Road.
Dick Randall, applicant, presented the project.
41 ISSUES:
Grading and erosion control
- Appearance of retaining wall and horse arena/visibility
Landscaping around walls and project areas
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CONSENSUS:
- No concerns raised by the Committee; attractive, well thought out
project.
ITEM 9) APPLICATION ASAC 2-U-85 ! H. K. I & T. ARCHITECTS
(FORUM LIFE CARE) Requesting informal review of minor
changes to architectural detailing for a senior residential project to
be constructed at the northerly Iteiminus of Cristo Rey Drive, near
Rancho San Antonio Park.
George Ivelich, architect, explained the changes that had been made
to the elevations.
ISSUES:
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None
CONSENSUS:
- Modifications are minor in reliation to the size of the project.
- Attractive project, no concerns.
ITEM 10) APPL.ICATION ASAC i 86 i - CAL -NEON SIGNS (LUCAS, •
DEALERSHIP) Requesting approval of a Planned Development
Sign Program for an corporate/auto leasing office building located
on the southwest comer of Stevens Creek Boulevard and Finch
Avenue.
Craig Maynard from Cal -Neon Signs, representing the applicant, was
present for this item.
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On a 4-0 vote, this item was continued indefinitely at the request of
the applicant. At this point, the plans for the building are being
revised, and the signs may need; to be changed in order to be
compatible. The applicant will request to be put back on the agenda
once their plans are finalized. i
ITEM 11) APPLICATION ASAC 22-U-88 - HUNTER PROPERTIES (VALLEY
GREEN OFFICE BUILDING) Requesting approval of modifications
to an approved landscape plan for an existing office building located
on the northeast comer of Valley Green Drive and Beardon Avenue.
Paul Reed, Reed & Associates, was present for this item.
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ISSUES:
- Lack of screening from residential area across the street
- Size and condition of one tree proposed to be removed •
- Size of replacement trees
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CONSENSUS:
On a 4-0 vote, ASAC 22-U-88 was approved per the findings and
conditions contained within the model resolution, with condition 10
modified as follows:
10. A minimum of L41L 36 inch box trees shall be planted to replace
the Monterey Pines along the street. A minimum 48 inch box
specimen tree shall be planted to replace the largest Pine on the
interior of the par -king rking lot. near the Beardon Avenue driveway.
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Proposed standard detail regulating placement of ground signs
adjacent to driveways.
On a 4-0 vote, the policy was forwarded to the City Council with a
recommendation for approval per the model minute order.
ITEM 13) Minutes of the regular meeting of July 24, 1989
is On a 3-0 vote (Jackson abstaining), the minutes were approved with
one correction to item 3 (the word walkway was changed to
sidewalk).
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:20 PM to the next regular meeting to be held August 28, 1989, at 7:30 PM
in Conference Room A of City Hall.
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