October 24, 1988CITY OF CUPERTINO
CITY HALL 10300 TORRE AVENUE CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA 95014 (408) 252-4642
TO: ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE APPROVAL COMMITTEE
FROM: PAM EGGEN, ASAC STAFF ASSISTANT
MARK CAUGHEY, ASSOCIATE PLANNER
DATE: OCTOBER 20, 1988
SUBJECT: STAFF COMMENTS FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 24, 1988
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM 1) APPLICATION 30-U-88• CENTRAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT Requesting
approval of a Use Permit to construct and operate a fire station on the southwest corner of
Stelling Road and Seven Springs Parkway.
Enclosure
- Project Plan Set
COMMENTS
No design review concerns
INFORMAL REVIEW
ITEM 3) APPLICATION ASAC 25-U-86 -- ST ANDREW'S ARMENIAN APOSTOLIC
CHURCH Requesting approval of landscaping for a new church site, as required by Use
Permit conditions of approval. The project is located on the East side of Stelling Road, 450 ft.
North of Shadowhill Lane.
Enclosure
- Landscape Diagram dated 7-22-88
COMMENTS
A) Review criteria specified in Condition 15 of 25-U-86; the first two points under the
. condition are satisfactorily resolved on the Exhibit
B) Planting of box scale trees in neighboring rear yard not indicated
C) Trees planted within street frontage setback must be 15 gc minimum initial size, shrubs
must be 5gc initial size, according to Policy 2-11 of the General Plan Land Use Element
INFORMAL REVIEW OF USE PERMIT APPLICATIONS
ITEM 4) APPLICATION 28-U-88• LANDMARK DEVELOPMENT Requesting approval of a
Use Permit to construct 55 single family residential townhomes on the east side of
Gardenside Lane, northerly of Rainbow Drive.
Enclosure
- Project Plan Set (16 Sheets)
STAFF COMMENTS -- MEETING OF October 24, 1988
II Page 11
COMMENTS
A) Project density's influence on design factors -- number of units and three story
configurations result in:
- Canyonlike effect upon interior streets spaces
- Minimal front yard landscaping and extensive pavement throughout the project
- Minimal separation between units
B) Street pattern is strongly rectilinear and unimaginative; curvilinear streets could be used
to heighten visual interest within the project
C) Architectural elements seem highly eclectic: Doric columns are mated with mission roof
tiles and arabesque windows, which are in turn joined by modern muntin windows;
resulting architectural character is ambiguous
D) Model A & B; Dwelling entries seem highly compressed -- garage doors predominate the
streetscape
E) Classical pediment entry to Model D is out of scale to the facade, and is not in context with
the building's otherwise modern forms and materials
FORMAL REVIEW
ITEM 5) APPLICATION ASAC 51,819.1 -- KOBZA ASSOCIATES (PIZZERIA UNO
RESTAURANT) Requesting approval of a sign program for a freestanding restaurant
building located on the south side of Stevens Creek Blvd., 200 feet east of Blaney Avenue
(199330 Stevens Creek Blvd.)
Enclosure
- Sign Program Sheet dated 9/15/88
- Model Resolution
COMMENTS
A) Site does not the meet the "200 Rule" (112' frontage; 71' setback) to qualify for a ground
sign display. In April, 1987, ASAC approved the "Fortune's" ground sign on this site
because of:
- the flexibility provided by Planned Development zoning
- Fortune's decision to forego concurrent display of a building mounted sign
B) The Fortune's ground sign was 8 feet tall, with 34 s.f. per face; the present proposal is 8
feet high with 49 s.f. per face.
C) Proposed parapet sign exceeds 70% of the length of the surface to which attached; staff
suggests that approval of the freestanding display at a larger size than that of the former
Fortune's sign should preclude use of a building sign.
D) Proposed neon window display should be lighted only during business hours
E) If ground sign display is approved, street numbers should be added, and shrubs planted
to conceal concrete base.
F) Illuminated entry/exit signs implicitly required by Use Permit Condition 22 requiring exit
driveway to SCB to be well -marked.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval according to the findings and conditions stated in the Model Resolution.
ITEM 6) APPLICATION ASAC 51,820.1 -- MARIANI GROUP Requesting approval of a sign
program for a new, multitenant commercial center at the southwest corner of De Anza Blvd.
and Homestead Road.
STAFF COMMENTS -- MEETING OF October 24, 1988
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Enclosure
- Sign Program Sheet dated 09/01/87
- Model Resolution
COMMENTS
A) Proposed sign program specifications are as follow:
Sign Type: Channel Letter
Mounting Location: Fascia arcade projection
Sign Size Maximums: 18" Letter height, Length not exceeding 70% of the length of
the fascia mounting surface
Color: (Applicant to supply face and return color specifications at ASAC meeting)
B) Staff suggests additional criterion limiting tenants with more than one frontage to one
fascia mounted display only.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of proposed sign program according to the findings and conditions contained in the
attached model resolution.
ITEM 7) APPLICATION ASAC 51,659.11 -- SRI SERVICES Requesting approval of a sign
program for a gasoline service station with convenience market located on the west side of
Saratoga Sunnyvale Road north of Rainbow Drive.(1325 S. Saratoga Sunnyvale Rd.)
Enclosure
- Sign Program Sheets dated 10/17/88
- Model Resolution
COMMENTS
A) Building Mounted Signage: Section 17.24.050 limits businesses identified by a ground
sign to display only one building mounted sign, and only one sign on any side of the
building. Applicant's proposal exceeds these limitations.
B) Ground Sign: Section 17.24.070 allows service station ground sign regardless of
frontage; however, display face area is subject to Table B, Section 17.24.330. Site has
approximately 190 ft. of combined street frontage, including future Route 85 extension.
Proposed sign measures 130 sq. ft. per face in total display area; 50 sq. ft. is allowed.
C) Existing ground sign (80 s.f./face) approved by ASAC in August, 1986 on a 2-1 vote; staff
requested that the 50 s.f. limit be observed at that time.
D) Light -pole mounted signs are product oriented, add to the already excessive number of
on -site displays, and should be deleted from consideration.
RECOMMENDATION
Proposed sign program exceeds City standard limitations to the extent that suggested
modifications are not practical. Applicant should be directed to reduce the number and size of
displays.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
ITEM 8) MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 10, 1988: