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July 11, 1988CITY OF CUPEE7I'INO 10300 TORRE AVENUE, CUPE=O, CALIFORNIA 95014 (408) 252-4505 ® TO: Chairperson and Members of the Architectural and Site Approval - Committee FROM: Mark Caughey, Associate Planner DATE: ASAC Meeting of July 11, 1988 The following materials and summary comments pertaining to the agenda for July 11, 1988. ORDER OF BUSINESS Salute to the Flag Roll Call Postponements Written and Verbal Communications CONSENT CALENDAR Item 1) APPLICATION ASAC 51,791.1 - TANDEM COMPUTERS: Requesting approval of two ground signs and two directional signs for an existing office building located at the southeast corner of Ridgeview Drive and Pruneridge Avenue. ASAC decision final unless appealed Enclosures: 1.Model Resolution 2. Exhibits A, F, F-1, F-2, F-3, F-4, F-5, F-6, F-7 F-8, F-9, and E of Application ASAC 51,791.1 Comments: A) The site has more than 500 ft. of street frontage thus allowing 2 freestanding signs; the face area of each freestanding sign is within the ordinance guidelines for industrial developments. B) All sign program elements are similar to that established for other Tandem Computer facilities within Vallco Park. Staff has no concerns with the proposed application. Recommendation: Approval of Application ASAC 51,791.1 according to the findings and conditions specified in the model resolution. is ASAC Summary Sheet - July 11, 1988 Page - 2 - is Item 2) APPLICATION ASAC 51,799.1 - WESTFTELD, INC.: Requesting approval of an amended sign program for the Vallco Fashion Park Regional Center. Site located on the west side of Wolfe Road between Stevens Creek Boulevard and I-280. ASAC decision final unless appealed Enclosures: 1. Model Resolution 2. Exhibits A, F, and F-1 of Application ASAC 51,799.1 Comments: A) The proposed sign program is consistent with scale of the regional center, and contains the necessary number of devices to facilitate public convenience in locating particular uses within the shopping center complex. B) Staff has proposed a condition which would require "fine tuning" of the final location for all ground mounted signs, particularly directional devices, to ensure compatible positioning with existing ground signs serving major freestanding uses, such as T.G.I. Friday and E1 Torito Restaurants, which remain unaffected by this application. ® Recommendation: Approval of Application ASAC 51,799.1 according in the findings and conditions contained in the model resolution. Item 3) APPLICATION ASAC 51,797.1 - SIGN DESIGNS (DE ANZA PROPERTIESI: Requesting approval of amendment to an existing sign program to expand the allowable color palette, and to approve a tenant sign reflecting the expanded color range. The site is a commercial center located on the north side of Stevens Creek Boulevard, easterly of De Anza Boulevard. ASAC decision final unless appealed Enclosures: 1. Model Resolution 2. Exhibit F of Application ASAC 51,797.1 3. ASAC Resolution No. 1294 Comments: A) Since adoption of the sign program, the Canmittee has approved two other signs in the complex employing blue faces. It seems apparent that the City has no objection to adding this color to the palette, as 40 the model resolution provides, ASAC SmM ary Sheet - July 11, 1988 Page - 3 - Recommendation: Approval of Application ASAC 51,797.1 according to the findings and conditions specified in the model resolution. FORMAL REVIEW Item 4) APPLICATION 33 U-87 - B=L UMMAN CHURCH: Requesting approval of site, architecture and landscaping for a storage building in accordance with conditions of the approved, use permit. The church is located at the southwest corner of Finch and Sorensen Avenues. Tentative City Council Hearing Date: July 18, 1988 Enclosures: 1. Model Resolution 2. City Clerk's Letter of September 30, 1987 3. Exhibits ASAC "A" and "X Info." of Application 33 U-87 4. Letter from Barbara Myers dated July 8, 1988 Comments: A) Requirements pertaining to storage sheds specified in Condition 20 of the enclosed use permit approval letter. All conditions therein appear to be satisfied. B) Rehearing of this item is necessary due to a notification error on part of staff. Recommendation: Recommend to the City Council approval of Application 33 U-87 in accordance with the findings and conditions contained in the model resolution. Item 5) APPLICATION ASAC 51,796.1 - MICHAEL C. WEBER: Requesting approval of a momment ground sign for an existing building located at Miller Avenue and Stevens Creek Boulevard. ASAC decision final unless appealed Enclosures: 1. Model Resolution 2. Exhibit F of Application ASAC 51,796.1 3. Applicant's photo study Comments ® A) As the photo study indicates, the sign height will be slightly exaggerated by the slope of the yard adjacent to the signs location. Staff has proposed a condition which restricts the sign height to a maximum of 6 ft. above the adjacent top of curb elevation, consistent with ASAC policy and maintenance of pedestrian scale dimensions for ASAC Summary Sheet - July 11, 1988 Page - 4 - 0 Recommendation: Approval of ASAC 51,796.1 according the findings and conditions contained in the model resolution. Item 6) APPLICATION 8-EXC-88 - ITZHAK AND CHEDVA KOPLIK: Requesting approval of an Exception to the front yard setback restrictions under Ordinance 1438/Ungency Ordinance to permit construction of a second story addition to an existing house. The subject property is located on Sutherland Drive, South of Castleton Street. ASAC decision final unless appealed Enclosures: 1. Model Resolution 2. Resolution No. 1358 (Minute Order) 3. Exhibits A, B, and Info. of Application 8-EXC-88 Comments: A) The applicant is requesting the following exception to the setback requirements of the Urgency Ordinance: ® Required Proposed 2nd floor setback = 30 ft. 20 ft. 2nd story B) The proposed addition will appear reasonably consistent with other dwellings in its neighborhood context, according to the applicant's photo study. C) There are no unusual physical constraints of lot shape,or topography; the applicant cannot substantiate an issue of physical hardship in this case. D) On June 20, 1988, the City Council passed First Reading of the proposed R1 Ordinance; as these regulations appear certain for final adoption, staff has compared the requested Exceptions with the adopted ordinance in order to judge the degree of deviation requested: Proposed 20 ft. front 2nd floor Front setback -- New Ordinance would require 25 ft. Applicant could comply with this requirement with minimal revision of the main floor plan. An exception could be justified on the basis that requiring the applicant to await enactment of the new Ordinance (45 days) constitutes a practical difficulty which is inconsistent with the intent of both the Urgency Ordinance and its permanent successor legislation. Recommendation: ® Staff recommends approval of an exception to the front setback requirement to 25 ft. in accordance with the findings in the model resolution. ASAC Summary Sheet - July 11, 1988 Page - 5 - ® Item 7) APPLICATION ASAC 51,795.1 - SIGN CLASSICS (CUPEL7I 0 NATIONAL T-% . Requesting approval for a directional sign for a bank parking lot located at the southeast corner of Stevens Creek Blvd. and Torre Ave. ASAC decision final unless appealed Enclosures: 1. Model Resolution 2. Exhibits F and F-1 of Application ASAC 51,795.1 Continents: A) While the proposed directional sign is consistent with dimensional requirements for such devices in commercial use areas, the sign is not generally consistent with the Cupertino National Bank Building which reflects use of hard exterior materials. B) Further, staff is concerned about the disparity of sign styles emerging on Torre Avenue within the City Center planning area. The Committee recently approved a masonry faced monument sign for the Chateau Cupertino residential complex south of the bank building, the approved sign program calls for concrete based signs within the is Prometheus portion of the complex. Recommendation: Staff recommends the proposed wood sign be modified to concrete or masonry background, consistent with other signs in the City Center planning area. However, should the Committee wish to act favorably at this time, the model resolution for that purpose is enclosed. Item 8) APPLICATION ASAC 51,794.1 - BAS HOMES: Requesting approval to add canvas signage awnings to an existing building located at Stevens Creek Blvd. and Pasadena Avenue. Tentative City Council Date: July 18, 1988 Enclosures: 1. Model Resolution 2. Exhibits A, B, and Info. of Application ASAC 51,794.1 Comments A) Staff supports the awning concept as a means of introducing additional visual interest to the extreme vertical facades. This approach is consistent with the Monta Vista Design Guidelines which encourage embellishment of door and window openings through the addition of 0 architectural features. ASAC Summary Sheet - July 11, 1988 Page - 6 - B) Sign information on the awning face is provided on removable panels attached with velcro. C) Items 2 and 4 indicated on Exhibits Ex. Info. identify tenant names, and are acceptable, provided that no window mounted, or wall mounted tenant signs are sought. Item 1 and 5 depict products or services within the tenant space, and are inconsistent with the Sign Ordinance. Recommendation: Approval of Application ASAC 51,794. 1 according to the findings and conditions contained in the model resolution. Item 9) APPLICATION ASAC 51,798.1 - STONESON DEVELOPMENT Requesting approval of a master removal and replacement authorization for Ash Trees located at the Oaks Center, northwest corner of Stevens Creek Blvd. and Mary Avenue. Tentative City Council Date: July 18, 1988 Enclosures: 1. Model Resolution 2. Applicant's Letter of June 15, 1988 3. Exhibit Info. 1 of Application ASAC 51,798.1 0 Comments A) The applicant has outlined his proposal for a "master tree removal/replacement plan". B) Staff agrees that incremental review of tree removal actions by the ASAC is inefficient; we suggest that the subject application specify minimum replacement size and specie, and that an arborist's report be supplied to staff prior to removal of any tree. The actual administration of the "master plan" would then be left to staff. Recommendation A) Approval of Application ASAC 51, 798.1 according to the findings and conditions contained in the model resolution. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Item 10) APPLICATION 40 U-87 - JIM SISK: Requesting approval of an awning and selection of colors for an office building located at the east side of Pasadena Avenue, north of Granada Avenue. ASAC decision final unless appealed 0 ASAC Summary Sheet - July 11, 1988 Page - 7 - Comments A) Graphic material will be presented at the July 11, 1988. APPROVAL OF NBNUTES Item 11) REGULAR MMTING OF JUNE 27, 1988 ADTOURNMENT Adjournment to the next regular meeting of the Architectural and Site Approval Committee to be held July 25, 1988 at 7:30 PM in the Conference Room A of City Hall. 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California. A(W7-11(ASAC) 4)