August 13, 1984ASAC-354
.!� SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE
APPROVAL COMMITTEE OF AUGUST 13, 1954. MEETING HELD IN THE
CONFERENCE ROOM 106 OF CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA 95014.
The Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Vice -Chairman Martin
Miller who led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Committee Members Morrison, Rooker and Vice -Chairman Miller
Absent: Committee Member Nobel
Staff Present: Steve Piasecki, Associate Planner
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of July 23, 1984
were approved as published.
There were no recommendations for the Consent Calendar.
INFORMAL REVIEW OF USE PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
Item 1) ARglication 14-U-84 - Norman Hulberg__and__kenneth Gilbeau -
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Use Permit to construct an 8,243 sq. ft. two-story
office/retail building. The project is located on the
northeast corner of Stevens Creek Boulevard and Mann Drive
in the Monta Vista neighborhood.
Presentation: Norman Hulberg, applicant
The applicant described the project explaining that the bay
windows are squared off, the window mullions are to be a
charcoal grey color with the the frame painted white. The
roof material is a black fiberglass shingle and the
horizontal wood siding is to be painted a light grey. The
Committee discussed the following:
Cars may utilize the parking lot as a short cut.
- The applicant should consider moving the handicapped
space to be incorporated with the pedestrian walkway
toward the center of the parking lot.
- Consider closing the driveway onto Adriana Avenue to add
a landscape buffer.
- Consider moving the trash enclosure further from the
residential area.
Questions were raised regarding the street trees planting
required in the Monta Vista Design Guidelines.
Resident of the neighborhood, Ann Anger, commented favoring
isthe proposed building.
The Committee indicated strong endorsement for the
building's architectural concept.
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Item 2) Apolication 33-U-79 (Revised) - Photo Drive-Ug(Gregg
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Bunker) - Requesting approval of site, architecture and
landscaping for an existing commercial building located
on the northwest corner of (Saratoga -Sunnyvale Road and
Wildflower Way.
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(Member Rooker abstained from discussion and voting)
Presentation: Phil Schwimmer, applicant's architect
Applicant's architect described the project's attempt to
dress up the existing building and add landscaping. No
changes are proposed to (the public sidewalks. The
existing freestanding sign is to remain. Committee
Members discussed the change in the name to "1-Hour
Photo Drive -Up Video Center" felt that the proposal was
an interesting solution which is an improvement over the
the previous submittal. The Committee Members discussed
landscaping, the awning concept covering the existing
building, sidewalk location, and concluded that the
canopy approach was attractive and a good solution to
resolve the existing problems of building form. The two
Committee Members discussing the item voiced no
objectives or concerns relating to this proposal.
Item 3) A2olication 17-U-61 (Revised) - Shell Oil Comeany -
Requesting approval of site and architecture for a 500
sq. f t. kiosk to accommodate a cashier and convenience
market at an existing service station located on the
northeast corner of Steve�ls'Creek Boulevard and Stelling
Road.
Presentation: John Williams, applicant
The Committee discussed the concept of adding
convenience items to service stations. At least one
Member voiced strong concerns with the concept of mixing
convenience item sales with a service station. He felt
that the mixture would resent in an unattractive clutter
of merchandising.
Staff pointed out that the applicant is requesting sale
of convenience goods andibeer and wine. The applicant
indicated that Shell intends to keep the.' station
low-key. The Committee then concluded that the use
related issues are more appropriately addressed by the
Planning Commission and felt that the building form
proposed is consistent (with that utilized for the
remainder of the station and therefore voiced no design
related concerns to the proposal.
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NEW BUSINESS:
Item 4) Aeelication HC=5113�9_3-De_ Anza Centre (Gene
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_ Har_b_o_ur_/Ad_Art__Inc_) - Modifications to a previously
approved Sign Program. The shopping center is located
on De Anza Boulevard, approximately 400 ft. north of
Bollinger Road. ("Coco's Center")
Presentation: Gene Barbour, applicant
Members discussed the height with at least one Member
favoring lowering of that sign height but concluded that
the sign does not overwhelm the adjoining restaurant
structure and that a differential of a few feet was not
that significant. Therefore, the Committee approved the
applicant's proposal and adopted Resolution No. 1109
with the following vote:
Ayes: Members Morrison, Rooker and Vice -Chairman Miller
Nays: None
Absent:Member Nobel
INFORMAL REVIEWS:
• Item 5) AnalicationHC=51,.593_1__=PinnBrothers Construction
g2MRgoy - Informal review of building colors for a 46
unit townhouse development located at the northeast
corner of Torre Avenue and Rodrigues Avenue.
After some discussion'of the stucco color related to the
awnings, tile roof and deck railing, the Committee made
the following comments:
- No concerns with the the roof color or bronze deck
railing proposed.
- The Committee voiced some concern related to the
consistent color for the stucco and felt that the
awnings provided an opportunity to make the project
more interesting. The Committee felt that the
darker' stucco color mutes the the awning color and
preferred a lighter stucco, possibly Ivory.
- This item was continued to a special meeting on
Wednesday August 15, 1984 in the Conference Room at
City Hall. The applicant is to return with a
modified stucco color, and a selection of awning
swatches for the Committee to consider along with
the previous color rendering.
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Item 6)
Jara) -Informal review
materials and color and
elevations to add roof mo
roof screens for an 18,
building and a 2,600 sq.
located on the north side
200 ft. west of Blaney Ave
(Member Rooker abstained f
Presentation: Phil Schwi
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26-U_-83 (Ueorgg__Somes/Andrew
of landscaping, building
modifications to building
nted mechanical equipment and
00 sq. ft. two-story office
ft. two-story office building
of Stevens Creek Boulevard,
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The Committee asked the applicant if it is possible not
to mount the equipment Ion the roof. The applicant
indicated that is was possible to use ground compressors
but felt that the roof mounted equipment was not going
to be highly visible and i of ter some discussion the
Committee concurred. It was clarified that the
equipment was not to be screened but simply painted out
to match the building color'. The two Committee Members
discussing this item voiced no objection to mounting
the roof equipment on the smaller two story building.
discussion and voting)
, applicant's architect
The Committee then discussed the -roof screen proposed
for the larger building. I The applicant indicated that
overall building parapet could not be raised as it would
encroach into the 4 ft! !setback for every foot of
building height established under the Use Permit. The
building screen was to be plywood material -painted to
match the stucco and indented back from the edge of the
building wall. The front parapet was to remain stucco
to match the building as, originally proposed. The
plywood component wouldi be 2 ft. higher than the
existing parapet. After some discussion about
positioning of the roof screen, two Committee members
indicated no objections to this proposal.
The Committee proceeded to discuss landscaping and
approved the landscaping concept subject to staff review
of the Stevens Creek Boulevard frontage to ensure
compliance with the Stevens Creek Boulevard Sidewalk and
Landscaping Plan. The applicant presented the building
colors and materials. The Committee discussed the beige
stucco color and reflective mirrored glass. It was
clarified that the smaller two-story building will
utilize clear glass similar- to the existing buildings.
The existing buildings would simply be repainted to
blend with the color of the new building. After some
discussion, the Committee approved the applicant's
colors and building materials.
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iNTERCOMMISSION NOTES:
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Status of Minute Order regarding a Standard Condition pertaining
to -screening or undergrounding electrical and telephone
transformers.
The Committee noted the City Councils action regarding
transformers.
ADJOURNMENT:
Having concluded its business., the Committee adjourned at 9:00
p.m to the next regular meeting of August 27, 1984 with the
special meeting to discuss the Pinn Brothers' project to take
place on Wednesday, August 15, 1984.
ATTEST:
/s/ Dorothy Cornelius.
City Clerk
APPROVED:
/s/ Martin Miller
Chairperson, Vice -Chairman
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