December 12, 1988CITY OF CUPERTINO
CITY HALL 10300 TORRE AVENUE CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA .(408) 252-4642
TO: ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE APPROVAL COMMITTEE
FROM: PAM EGGEN, ASAC STAFF ASSISTANT
SUZANNE GYOREY, PLANNER I
DATE: DECEMBER 2, 1988
SUBJECT: STAFF COMMENTS FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 12,1988
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM 1) (INFORMAL ADVISORY REVIEW) ASAC APPLICATION 51.
825.1 - SEARS. ROEBUCK & CO. Requesting approval to mount a
satellite dish on the roof of an existing retail store located on Stevens
Creek Boulevard, west of Wolfe Road.
ENCLOSURES:
a. Description of project and exhibits (10 pages)
b. Policy memorandum, dated October 11, 1988
COMMENTS:
1. ASAC review is required under Policy 4(b) of the attached memo.
is The proposed satellite dish will be screened from the public street
by an existing eight foot high wall around the perimeter of the
roof (see Figure 3.2.3-1 of Enclosure a). There are no staff
concerns.
ITEM 2) (Informal review) ASAC APPLICATION 46-U-87 - W A T K I N S
COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES (BOTTEGAS CENTER) Requesting
informal review of architectural changes for a multi -tenant retail
center to be located on the north side of Stevens Creek Boulevard,
between Bandley Drive and Saich Way.
ENCLOSURES:
a. Council Action Letter, dated April 11, 1988
b. Site plan and elevations (three sheets)
COMMENTS:
1. As required by condition number 20 of 46-U-87, ASAC is to review
modifications to the eastern elevation.
2. As required by conditions 13 and 15, the landscape plans and
signs for the center are also subject to ASAC approval. This
application is for the elevation changes only; the other items will
be submitted separately.
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STAFF COMMENTS -- MEETING OF DECEMBER 12, 1988
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INFORMAL ADVISORY REVIEW
ITEM 3) BATEH BROTHERS LIQUORS AND GROCERIES Requesting
approval of change of exterior colors for an existing commercial
building at the southwest corner of Stevens Creek Boulevard and
Foothill Boulevard.
ENCLOSURES: None
CONIlVIENTS:
1) This item was continued to this agenda from the November 14,
1988 meeting. The applicant will present proposed colors at the
hearing.
FORMAL REVIEW
ITEM 4) ASAC APPLICATION 51.826.1 - WORTHINGTON CHEVROLET
Requesting approval of a change to existing pipe bollards along the
Stevens Creek Boulevard frontage for an existing auto dealership
located on the northeast corner of Stevens Creek Boulevard and
Stelling Road.
ENCLOSURES:
a. Model Resolution
b . Council Action Letter,
c. Site plan and photo
COMMENTS:
dated August 26, 1988
1. ASAC scope of review per amended condition 15 of Resolution
4049: . approval of replacements for the existing green pipe
bollards with more architecturally pleasing bollards. .
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve ASAC 51,826.1 according to the findings and conditions of
the model resolution.
ITEM 5) ASAC APPLICATION 21 U 86 GROSVENOR INTERNATIONAL
CA LTD. (TANDEM COMPUTER) Requesting approval of changes
in exterior colors and materials for an office building to be located at
the northeast corner of Stevens Creek Boulevard and Tantau Avenue.
ENCLOSURES:
a. Model Resolution
b . Letter describing proposed changes (four pages)
c. Site plan and elevations (three sheets)
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® COMMENTS:
1. Displays showing the previously approved and proposed
materials and colors will be available at the hearing.
2. Vestibule pavilions will be added to building one and the energy
center link, to be "Tandem red" in color. All materials which were
previously approved will remain the same, but will have a
revised color scheme.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve ASAC 21-U-86 according to the findings and conditions of
the model resolution
ITEM 6) ASAC APPLICATION 51. 822.1 - MID -WAY SIGN CO.(PORTAL
PLAZA CENTER) Requesting approval of modifications to an
approved Planned Development Sign Program for freestanding signs
for a multi -tenant retail complex located on the north side of Stevens
Creek Boulevard between Portal Avenue and Perimeter Road.
ENCLOSURES:
a. Model Resolution
b . Resolutions 1429 and 1431
is c. Site plan and sign details (two sheets)
COMMENTS:
1. ASAC approved the sign program for Portal Plaza in two parts, on
November 14 and 28, 1988. The applicant is now requesting
approval to locate a new freestanding sign near the northwest
comer (approved location is the northeast corner).
2. In addition, the applicant is requesting approval to ' install two
new freestanding signs and to have the existing bank sign
remain. Typically a complex such as Portal Plaza is limited to two
freestanding signs.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve ASAC 51,822.1 according to the findings and conditions of
the model resolution.
ITEM 7) ASAC APPLICATION 18-EXC-88_ THAO PHAN Requesting
approval of an exception from the second story setback provisions of
Urgency Ordinance 1438 for a single family residence to be located at
the northerly terminus of Adriana Avenue.
ENCLOSURES:
• a. Model Resolution
b. Resolution 1358 (Minute Order) establishing criteria for
evaluating the consistency of exception requests
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c. Site plan and elevations (three sheets)
CONM4ErTTS:
1. A previous exception application was denied by ASAC on
November 28, 1988. That application was requesting approval for
exceptions to the required front, side and rear yard second story
setbacks as established by Urgency Ordinance 1438.
2. The applicant has redesigned his plans, and now meets the
required second story setbacks for the front and rear yards. This
application is for an exception to the required side yard setback
only.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve ASAC 18-EXC-88 according to the findings and conditions of
the model resolution.
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AGENDA, NO.
I. SUBJECI!
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AGENDA DATE December 12, 198
Referral from Architectural and Site Approval Committee regarding City
Council policy on the use of metal roofing material.
Councilmember Kcppel's concern,.,, about metal roofed structures was
discussed by ASAC at their m0eting,8± November 14, 1988. The Committee
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concluded that future definl 1 the issue would be helpful in
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fulfilling their advisory fuh&�-16ht''� . ,, ,I
Are,,. petal roofs ..objectionable in.terms of color, surface texture
'16 otter o3�-cwpatibility with-th ,' hrdhitectural materials?
Are metal roofed building
concentrated in any specific
geographic location?
- Do metal roofed structures constrain or expand architectural
creativity?
The Committee felt that they could not easily isolate discussion of a
single type of material from its application in a wider context. In
order to evaluate the proper use of any material or architectural
style, the Committee has suggested that comprehensive design
guidelines similar to, but more ;precise than those appearing in the
land Use/Commmity Character� :,.Element of the General Plan should be
devised. The concept of thd='grqater use of design guidelines is being
evaluated in the context 'of;,the study regarding the use by a Zoning
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Provide guidance by answering questions raised in section II.
Approved for submittal
Robert S. Cowan, Director
of Planning & Development
SMIROOF (CHR-1)
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10300 Tom Avenue Cupertino, California 95014 40812 2-4
AGENDA NO. AGENDA DATE December 19, 1988
I. SUBJECT
Referral from the Architectural and Site Approval Committee regarding
a change in exterior colors and materials for an approved office center
to be located at. the northeast corner of Tantau Avenue and Stevens
Creek Boulevard.
II. DISCUSSION
The applicant is requesting approval of modifications to the approved
exterior materials for the Grosvenor International office buildings
currently under construction at Tantau Avenue and Stevens Creek
Boulevard. The changes are being made to accommodate the tenant,
Tandem Computer. There were no issues raised by the Committee
regarding the proposed changes,, which include the addition of
vestibule pavilions at the entrances 'to building one and the energy link
center, and a revised color scheme for the entire project.
III. RECOMMENDATION
The Committee unanimously approved the changes as proposed in the
attached letter from the architectural firm of Robinson, Mills and
Williams.
ENCLOSURES:
- Site Plan
- ASAC Resolution 1435
- Letter from Robinson, Mills and Williams
Approved for submittal
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Robert S. Cowan, Director
of Planning & Development