November 14, 1988�i CITY 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: NOVEMBER 10, 1988
SUBJECT: STAFF COMMENTS FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 14, 1988
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM 1) (INFORMAL ADVISORY REVIEW) ASAC 51,823.1 -- TANDEM COMPUTER
Building permit application to install a ground based satellite earth station antenna system.
located on Tandem Building 201 site on North Tantau Avenue at Pruneridge Avenue.
Enclosure:
- Satellite Antenna Location Exhibit of 10/18/88
- Policy Memorandum -- 10/11/88
Comments:
1) ASAC review required under Policy 4(b) of attached memo; device and screening
minimally visible to industrial building to the west; not visible to public street. No staff
concerns.
INFORMAL REVIEW
ITEM 3) APPLICATION ASAC 17-U-88 RICHARD SCOTT Requesting informal review of
architecture and landscaping for a cabinet retail and warehouse shop to be located on the
east side of Imperial Avenue, between Stevens Creek Blvd. and Granada Avenue.
Enclosure:
- Plan set 10/03/88 -- 4 sheets
- Letter from Ray Rooker, 09/26/88
Comments:
1) ASAC direction at Informal Review to attain linkage of consistent design elements with
adjoining building:
- Applicant proposes 3 alternative street frontage elevation treatments, and
demonstrates; each emphasizes connection with horizontal parapet band on Higdon
building
- Stucco material unacceptable under Monta Vista Design Guidelines
- Staff has suggested previously that modern window/storefront treatments be avoided;
Option C depicts some antique -styled fenestration, but the concept does not show
follow-through on second story
2) Staff seeks direction on architectural compatibility issues
3) Landscape concept is basically consistent with MV Design Guidelines; suggest
requirement for one 24" box Pyrus in front setback.
Is - Number of Monterey Pines should be reduced to six (Approx. 8 ft. centers)
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ITEM 4) APPLICATION ASAC 4-U-88 TERRY BROWN/JAMES SISK Requesting informal
review of architectural materials and colors, and landscaping for five single family homes
located on the east side of Scenic Drive 450 ft. north of Palm Avenue.
Enclosure:
- Resolution No. 4043
- ASAC Minutes of June 26, 1988 Page 6
- Plan Set
Comments:
1) ASAC scope of review per condition 18 of Resolution 4043: Color palette/materials, Front
yard and street perimeter landscaping
2) In June, 1988, ASAC approved color palette and exterior materials (wood siding and tile
roof) for the Gabriel Residence on the project's interior lot. ASAC directed that all other
residences follow this approach, except Lot 26 facing Scenic Drive.
3) Color palette to be presented at hearing:
- Proposed paint is not consistent with previously approved heavy -bodied stains
- Use of stucco on Lot 20 not consistent with June 26th direction;
4) Lot 25 footprint and driveway alighnment changed from Use Permit drawing. and the
street perimeter landscape area has been reduced. Staff will demonstrate visually at
hearing.
ITEM 5) APPLICATION ASAC 45-U-87 CARL KARCHER ENTERPRISES Requesting
isinformal review of on site driveway alignment and landscaping for addition of a drive through
window service lane at an existing take out restaurant located at the southeast corner of
Franco Ct. and Homestead Road. (20680 Homestead Road)
Enclosure:
- Landscape /driveway alignment diagrams
- Resolution No. 4050
Comments:
1) ASAC review to encompass landscaping/tree removal (Cond. 15, Res. 4050), and
driveway alignment (Cond. 18, Res. 4050)
2) Driveways: Staff has expressed preference for the straight -end option, as it allows the
last vehicle in the queue greater separation from the main east -west driveway aisle.
3) Landscape/Tree Removal: The intent of Condition 15 was to encourage relocation
of the three existing trees on the east elevation; letter indicates such intent is infeasible.
- May be possible to retain one tree; however, extensive root cutting for new curbing
may endanger its survival.
- Landscape plan should be revised to indicate 24" box size Eucalyptus and
Carrotwood trees (1 ea.) to replace two removed Silver Dollar Eucs -- if third Euc.
cannot be saved, should be replaced with 36" box Eucalyptus.
FORMAL REVIEW
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.
is Continued from ASAC meeting of October 24, 1988
Enclosure:
- Model Resolution
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- Applicant's letter of 11/04/88
- Mounting diagram -- 10/31/88
Comments:
1) Applicant will present revised color board at the hearing; face colors selected are medium
blue, hunter green and white.
2) Revised mounting diagram depicts two signs on the center fascia; proposed condition
requires each sign thereon to be symmetrical in length and centered within the tenant
space frontage limits.
RECOMENDATION
Approve ASAC 51,820.1 according to the findings and conditions of the model resolution.
ITEM 7) APPLICATION ASAC 51,822.1 -- MIDWAY SIGN (Portal Plaza Center)
Requesting approval of a Planned Development Sign Program, including a freestanding sign,
for a multitenant retail complex located on the north side of Stevens Creek Blvd. between
Portal Avenue and Perimeter Road.
Enclosure
- Model Resolution
- Sign Program Diagram -- 2 sheets
0 Comments
1) Tenant Sign portion
- Face color -- no restriction proposed. Condition would allow staff discretion to approve
individual color selections, or return for informal ASAC advisory.
- Proposed condition limits each tenant to one building mounted sign -- no additional
sign for multiple frontages in order to avoid excess number of displays.
2) Freestanding Sign
- Height (20') within Ordinance limits, but inconsistent with other commercial ground
signs on SCB;
ITEM8) APPLICATION ASAC 51,821.1 -- CAL NEON SIGN (Richard Messina)
Requesting approval of a Planned Development sign program for a multitenant retail complex
located on the west side of Saich Way northerly of Stevens Creek Blvd.
Enclosure:
- Model Resolution
- Sign Program information sheet, 10/14/88
Comments:
1) Face color palette to be presented at meeting; ASAC may wish to limit number of overall
colors and number of colors which may appear on any one face at a time, per model
resolution.
2) Proposed conditions require cleanup -repainting of existing sign cabinets; limit sign
length to maximum of 12 feet to establish visual consistency.
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ITEM 9) POLICY DISCUSSION ON USE OF METAL ROOFING MATERIALS within the City
of Cupertino -- Advisory referral to City Council.
Enclosure:
- None
Comments:
1) Staff will present a photo study at the hearing; suggest that Committee respond in letter
to Council regarding potential policy issues of roof material usage.
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