July 25, 1988CITY OF CUPERTINO
18 CITY HALL 10300 TORRE AVENUE CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA 95014 (408) 252-4642
TO: ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE APPROVAL COMMITTEE
FROM: RANDY TSUDA, ASAC COORDINATOR
MARK CAUGHEY, ASSOCIATE PLANNER
PAM EGGEN, ASAC STAFF ASSISTANT
DATE: JULY 22, 1988
SUBJECT: STAFF COMMENTS FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 25, 1988
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.
INFORMAL REVIEW OF USE PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
ITEM 1) APPLICATION 8-U-88 -- JOSEPH BELLOW (CALI LAND):
Requesting approval of a Use Permit to complete exterior improvements to an
existing 8,600 sq. ft. building, to demolish an existing 6,500 sq. ft. commercial center,
and to construct a 29,000 sq. ft. retail/office building. The site is located generally at
the southwest quadrant of Stevens Creek Blvd. and Blaney Avenue.
ENCLOSURES:
1. Exhibits A , A-1 1 st Revision, B, B-1 1 st Revision, B-2, B-3 1 st Revision, B-4, B-5
of 8-U-88
COMMENTS
A. Architecture -- Building One (Hamasushi/Nite Kap):
- The roof tiles will provide a color and texture tie-in to Proposed Building Il.
- The lattice fenestration (window trim) picks up the lattice -faced planter s
beneath the upper floor windows of Building II beyond (See Exhibit B-4).
- The contrasting use of metal and tile roof sections is less effectively
executed.
In all, the architectural concept appears to minimize the building's presence to the
streetscape so that greater attention is drawn to the larger structure behind it,
when viewed from Stevens Creek Boulevard.
As requested previously, the applicant has prepared a streetscape context study
(Exhibit B-5).
B. Architecture -- Building Two (Proposed Office/Commercial Center):
- The rounded second story end elements seem irrelevant to the predominant
rectilinear forms.
- The cupola seems to float disconnected from the strong horizontal expanse
of the main building axis; as the major visual element, it could make a stronger
statement if its vertical lines were carried down to the lower level lobby entry in
a continuous plane.
- The end elevations appear too busy partly as a result of the uneven massing
- of building elements and materials.
In the prior application, the City Council directed that the rear setback be
increased beyond the 8-10 ft proposed, in due regard to the 4:1 " Sandpile"
concept described in Figure 2 of 1-GPA-80.
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C. Site Improvements/Landscaping:
- Even though the applicants are requesting the ability to transfer
development credits between sites, there are few if any unifying linkages
between the two buildings. Pedestrian concourses, textured pavement
treatment, landscaped arbors or other visual devices could have been used
to reinforce the perception of the complex as a single entity.
ITEM 2) APPLICATION 21-U-88 -- MARIANI DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION:
Requesting a use permit to construct a 688 unit apartment complex located at the
southeast corner of De Anza Boulevard and Homestead Road.
ENCLOSURES:
1. Exhibits A, A-1 1st Revision, A-2, A-3, B, B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4, B-5, B-6, B-7, B-8
and B-9 of Application 21-U-88
COMMENTS:
Staff will make a verbal presentation at the meeting.
ITEM 3) APPLICATION 24-U-88 -- NORTHWEST YMCA:
Requesting approval of a Use Permit to allow phased expansion of an existing private
community recreation center from 13,400 sq. ft. to an ultimate area of 48,500 sq. ft.
and to permit various athletic activities, educational seminars, community meetings
and public bingo games on the premises. The site is located on the north side of
Alves Drive 300 feet west of Beardon Drive.
ENCLOSURES:
1. Exhibits Info, A, A-1, B, B-1, B-2, C, of Application 24-U-88
COMMENTS
A. Staff has no concerns with the proposed architectural concept.
B. Staff may request that the entire perimeter site landscaping indicated on Exhibit C
be installed in Phase One to attain uniform growth and provide appropriate
screening.
ITEM 4) APPLICATION 22-U-88 -- DEKE HUNTER :
Requesting approval of a Use Permit to a 1,300 sq. ft. second story addition to an
existing single story office building. The site is located on the northeast corner of
Valley Green Drive and Beardon Drive.
ENCLOSURES:
1. Exhibits, A, B, B-1, Info and Info 1, of Application 22-U-88
COMMENTS
A. Proposed westerly fenestration for upper story seems disassociated with window
treatment for the remainder of the building; canopies or similar shadowing
treatment above the window mullion may be appropriate.
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B. The north wall faces an existing office center parking area, and is visible at an
oblique angle to the west facing windows of the complex. The Committee may
wish to require visual enhancement of the north wall surface, including retroactive
application to the existing first floor.
FORMAL REVIEW:
ITEM 5) APPLICATION 12-EXC-88 -- PAUL L. PULSIPHER•
Requesting approval of an exception from the second story setback provisions of
Ordinance 1438/Urgency Ordinance. The subject property is located on the south
side of Festival Court, approximately 150 west of September Drive. 7914 Festival
Drive.
ENCLOSURES:
1. Exhibits B, Info 1 and Info 2 of Application 12-EXC-88
2. ASAC Resolution No. 1358 (Minute Order)
3. Applicant's Letter dated July 8, 1988
BACKGROUND:
A. R-1 Ordinance (Ordinance No. 1374) requires a 10 foot side setback for second
story elements. The Ordinance allows second story additions to be constructed
- along first story building lines with the written consent of the adjoining property
owners.
B. The Urgency Ordinance eliminates the vertical addition provision.
COMMENTS:
A. The applicant seeks an exception from the urgency ordinance to vary from the
second story side setbacks and construct an addition along the first floor building
lines. The applicant proposes a second story side setbacks ranging from
approximately 6' to T-6".
B. Applicant's letter presents his reasons for the exception. The Committee should
note that the ASAC exception criteria (ASAC Resolution 1358 enclosed)
specifically states that cost, and preparation of plans prior to the Urgency
Ordinance is not a basis for exceptions.
C. Applicant does not appear to be bound by unusual setback or site difficulties
which warrant an exception.
RECOMMENDATION:
A. Staff recommends denial of Application 12-EXC-88. Staff will present a model
resolution at the meeting Staff will also prepare an approval resolution should the
Committee elect to do so.
B. The decision of ASAC is final unless appealed to City Council within five working
days.
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ITEM 6) APPLICATION ASAC 51,800.1 -- APPLE COMPUTERS (DELTA SIGN
AND CRANE):
Requesting approval of an exception from the Sign Ordinance to allow ground sign
for an existing industrial office building located at 10061 Bubb Road.
ENCLOSURES:
1. Exhibits F, and F-1 of Application ASAC 51,800.1
COMMENTS:
Staff will make a verbal presentation at the meeting.
ITEM 7) APPLICATION ASAC 51,802.1 -- BOB'S BIG BOY -- MARRIOTT
CORPORATION:
Requesting approval of architectural modifications to an existing restaurant building
located at the southwest corner of De Anza Boulevard and Alves Drive. 10145 N. De
Anza Boulevard.
ENCLOSURES:
1. Exhibits A, B, and Info of Application ASAC 51,802.1
COMMENTS:
--Staff will make a verbal presentation at the meeting.
ITEM 8) APPLICATION ASAC 51,803.1 -- APPLE COMPUTERS (DELTA SIGN
is AND CRANE):
Requesting approval of an amendment to a sign program for an existing
office/commercial center to allow a second ground sign. The site is located on the
north side of Stevens Creek Boulevard, approximately 500 feet east of De Anza
Boulevard. 20401 Stevens Creek Boulevard.
ENCLOSURES:
1. Exhibits F and F-1 of Application ASAC 51,800.1
COMMENTS:
A. ASAC recently approved a ground sign for the subject center. Applicant are
requesting a second ground sign for Apple Computers.
B. The site does not qualify for a second ground sign under the Sign Ordinance
standards. Further, the Ordinance specifies that the name of a shopping center
must be predominant on center ground signs. Staff does not identify any
extraordinary circumstances which support a waiver of the Ordinance standards.
The site is zoned Planned Development; thus, ASAC can waive the standards if
appropriate findings can be made.
RECOMMENDATION:
A. Staff recommends denial of Application ASAC 51,803.1 per the findings
contained within the enclosed model resolution.
B. The decision of ASAC is final unless appealed to City Council.
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ITEM 9) APPLICATION ASAC 51 804.1 -- APPLE COMPUTERS (DELTA SIGN
AND CRANE):
Requesting approval an exception from the Sign Ordinance to allow a ground sign for
an existing industrial office building located at 10260/10280 Bubb Road.
ENCLOSURES:
1. Exhibits F, F-1, and Info of Application ASAC 51,804.1
COMMENTS:
Staff will make a verbal presentation at the meeting.
INFORMAL REVIEW:
ITEM 10) APPLICATION 2-U-67 (REVISED) -- CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF
LATTER DAY SAINTS:
Requesting approval of a landscaping plan for an existing church located on the east
side of Stelling Road, approximately 125 feet south of Pepper Tree Lane. 10270 S.
Stelling Road.
ENCLOSURES:
1. Exhibits Exhibits A and C of Application 2-U-67 (Revised)
COMMENTS:
0 Staff will present a verbal presentation at the meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
ITEM 11) REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 13, 1988
ITEM 12) REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 11, 1988
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