February 22, 1988CITY OF CUPERTINO
CITY HALL 10300 TORRE AVENUE CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA 95014 (408) 252-4642
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TO: ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE APPROVAL COMMITTEE
FROM: Sonia Binnendyk, ASAC COORDINATOR
Mark Caughey, ASAC COORDINATOR
Pam Eggen, STAFF ASSISTANT
DATE: February 16, 1988
SUBJECT: STAFF COMMENTS FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 22, 1988
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The enclosed materials constitute a complete packet for Monday night's meeting. Please refer to
the attached community -wide location map for the geographic setting of each agenda item.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM 1) APPLICATION 36-U-86: Chateau Cupertino Requesting approval of
modification to the previously approved paving treatment for the fire access lane
serving a 169 unit senior citizen retirement complex. The site is located on the east
side of Torre Avenue south of Stevens Creek Boulevard.
ENCLOSURES:
1) Model Resolution
2) Exhibits A and A-1 of Application 36-U-86
0 COMMENTS
1) The previous approval (see Exhibit A) consisted of a grasscrete fire access
road. The applicant now proposes to substitute a path consisting of
interlocking paving stones for a portion of the grasscrete (see Exhibit A-1). In
addition, a patio will be installed on the south side of the building.
2) Staff does not have any concerns with the proposed modifications.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve per attached model resolution.
Tentative City Council Hearing Date: March 7, 1988
FORMAL REVIEW
ITEM 2) APPLICATION 48-U-87: West Valley Shopping Center --Requesting
approval of landscaping and lighting as required by conditional use permit for a
37,000 sq. ft. expansion to an existing retail center. The site is located on the South
side of Homestead Road between De Anza Boulevard and Franco Ct.
ENCLOSURES:
1) Model Resolution
• 2) Exhibits C 1st Rev, E-1 and E-2 of 48-U-87
3) Planning Comm. Resolution 4016
4) ASAC Minutes of 10/12/87 Pg. 2
AGENDA SUMMARY AND STAFF COMMENTS -- February 22, 1988
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COMMENTS:
1) Condition 18 of Use Permit 48-U-87 requires formal ASAC review of exterior
lighting and landscaping. The condition directs specific attention to ASAC
direction given at the informal review stage (See Minutes of 10/12/88).
2) The Committee requested attention to the following landscape details:
A) Eliminate Junipers from the plant palette:
We interpret the Committee's instruction as pertaining to both existing
and proposed Junipers. However, Exhibit C 1st Rev. does not reflect
this correction. A condition requires a modified understory selection
subject to staff approval at the building permit level.
B) Incorporate Landscaping near west face of Building A:
The building layout has been reversed since this comment was offered.
The west facade is now divided into two planes, and is adjoined by a
planter , tree pockets and additional parking lot overstory tree cover
which was not shown on the earlier site plan.
C) Provide additional screening trees at south property line:
Note in the Plant legend that the existing Eucalyptus will be
supplemented with 24" box specimens to enhance screening of the
south facing truck loading area.
3) The proposed parking area lighting fixtures are the same as currently existing
in the developed portion of the complex. However, staff is concerned that
the light source may be visible to the north facing upper floor windows of the
southerly condominiums. The nearest unit is about 160' from the nearest
new electrolier; however, the condominiums are about four feet higher in
grade which may expose the light source to visibility. Staff suggests that
these lighting devices be fitted with shields to block visibility of the light
source from the south property line.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of Application 48-U-87 according to the findings and conditions
contained in the enclosed Model Resolution.
Tentative City Council Hearing Date: March 7, 1988
IITEM3) APPLICATION 51,772.1 -- Chateau Cupertino (Cal Neon) Requesting
approval of a sign program for a 169 unit senior citizen retirement complex. The site is
located on the east side of Torre Avenue south of Stevens Creek Boulevard.
ENCLOSURES
1) Model Resolution
2) Exhibit F of ASAC 51,772.1
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AGENDA SUMMARY AND STAFF COMMENTS -- February 22, 1988
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COMMENTS
1) Sign Code Section 17.24.030 allows a freestanding sign for identification of
residential complexes containing more than twenty units. However, the 200' rule
specified in 17.24.070 applies.
2) The sign is technically in compliance with the 200' rule. Lot 9 of Tract 7661 has
189' feet of frontage on Torre Avenue. However, Lot 9 encompasses both the
Chateau complex and a future office building which may need ground sign
identification.
3) To guard against undue clutter of the Torre Avenue frontage, staff has
suggested a condition which would severely limit options for additional
freestanding signs on this site. Ground sign identification of the future office
building may have to be combined with the "Chateau" monument, entailing
redesign and relocation of the current proposal.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of Application ASAC 51,772.1 according to the findings and conditions
contained in the enclosed Model Resolution.
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 4) DISCUSSION OF HEIGHT LIMITS SPECIFIED FOR FREESTANDING
SIGNS IN TITLE 17 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE.
ENCLOSURES:
1) Table C of Sign Ordinance ( Sec. 17.24.340)
2) Section 17.28.060 of Sign Ordinance
COMMENTS:
1) This item was agendized at the Committee's request.
RECOMMENDATION:
None. ASAC Discretion.
OLD BUSINESS
ITEM 5) URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 1438: Establishment of criteria for ASAC review
of applications for Exception to the Interim Zoning Standards for the R-1 (residential,
single-family) and R-H-S (residential, hillside, slope -density) zones provided in
Ordinance 1438.
ENCLOSURES:
1) Model Revised Minute Order
2) Excerpt from ASAC Summary Comments of February 8, 1988
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Excerpt from ASAC Minutes of February 8, 1988
4) Urgency Ordinance No. 1438
AGENDA SUMMARY AND STAFF COMMENTS -- February 22, 1988
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COMMENTS:
1) Revisions discussed at the meeting of February 8, 1988, have been
incorporated into the attached model minute order.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the revised minute order.
ITEM 6) DISCUSSION OF ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE APPROVAL
COMMITTEE MINUTE ORDER REGARDING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS:
ENCLOSURES:
1) Model Revised Minute Order
2) Excerpt from ASAC Summary Comments of February 8, 1988 with
enclosures
3) Excerpt from ASAC Minutes of February 8, 1988
COMMENTS:
1) Revisions discussed at the meeting of February 8, 1988, have been
incorporated into the attached model minute order.
RECOMMENDATION:
None. ASAC Discretion.
• NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS - DISCUSSION
ITEM 7) "Council Tightens Density Ordinance" Cupertino Courier, 02/10/88
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
ITEM 8) MINUTES OF ASAC MEETING OF FEBRUARY 8, 1988
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ASAC MEETING OF FEBRUARY 22. 1988
1) 36-U-86 - Chateau
Cupertino
2) 48-U-87 - West Valley
Shopping Ctr
3) ASAC - 51,772.1
Chateau Cupertino
(Cal Neon)
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5) No Location
6) No Location
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8) Minutes
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