DRC 05-18-06
Design Review Committee
May 18, 2006
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 777-3308
APPROVED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE DESIGN REVIEW
COMMITTEE HELD ON May 18,2006
ROLL CALL
Committee Members present:
Taghi Saadati, Commissioner
Gilbert Wong, Commissioner
Committee Members absent:
Lisa Giefer, Chairperson
Staff present:
Gary Chao
Colin Jung
Staff absent:
None
APPROV AL OF MINUTES:
May 4, 2006
Continued to next meeting
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
POSTPONEMENTSjREMOV AL FROM CALENDAR:
1. EXC-2006-04, Wayne Okubo (Wahoo Fish Taco), 19626 Stevens Creek Blvd
Removed from calendar
ORAL COMMUNICATION: None
CONSENT CALENDAR:
None
PUBLIC HEARING:
1.
Application:
Applicant:
Location:
EXC-2006-04
Wayne Okubo (Wahoo Fish Taco)
19626 Stevens Creek Blvd.
Sign Exception to allow exposed neon on two wall signs at Marketplace
Shopping Center
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Removed from calendar
Design Review Committee decision final unless appealed.
MOTION:
Commissioner Wong moved to approve the removal of application EXC-
2006-04
Acting Chairperson Saadati
Chairperson Giefer
None
2-0
SECOND:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
VOTE:
2.
Application:
Applicant:
Location:
EXC-2006-05, ASA-2006-08
Sal Pablo (76 Station)
10625 N. De Anza Blvd.
Sign Exception for two signs to exceed the maximum allowed sign height and
for two additional wall signs at an existing service station
Architectural and Site approval to increase the height of the canopy fascia from
25/1 to 48"
Design Review Committee decision final unless appealed
Staff member Gary Chao explained that the applicant is asking to install two additional
logo signs and two signs to advertise the auto service and food mart on the existing
canopy at the service station. They would like to increase the height of the canopy fascia
from 25" to 48" to accommodate larger logo signs. Currently the sign ordinance states
that the sign can only be 18" for buildings that are setback less than 50'. Staff member
Chao clarified that the plans submitted for the DIR application gave the impression that
the existing fascia on the service station building was already 48" high so the project
would just entail repainting and modifying the canopy above the pumping area so that
the banding on both structures would match. When it was discovered that the existing
banding on the building was also going to be changed, the application was referred to
the Design Review Committee. Staff supports the exception to the number of signs, but
does not favor the proposed architectural changes. Increasing the canopy fascia will
make it out of proportion to the rest of the structures on site and will not blend well
with the aesthetics of the surrounding buildings. The applicant stated that the proposed
sign changes are part of a nationwide sign campaign program. This new program calls
for changes in sign colors, sign heights and construction. In addition, the canopy at this
service station is in disrepair. The applicant is concerned that the City doesn't support
the fascia remodel, but is willing to compromise. Staff member Colin Jung is present at
this meeting beause he has participated in numerous other 76 Station remodels. He
explained that in the other station remodels, the existing canopies were already tall and
were all detached from the service station building. The remodels did not involve fascia
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canopy reconstruction, just repainting. He also stated that in two of these applications,
the applicant had requested enlarging the existing canopies, but ultimately agreed to
use the existing canopies without enlarging them. Commissioner Wong asked for
clarification on the height of the canopies at the other remodeled service stations in the
City. A resident expressed concern about the bright red color. The applicant stated that
they would be willing to paint white instead of red. Commissioner Wong stated that he
felt the canopy height adjustment of 48/1 was too high. He did support the request for 2
additional signs and wanted the existing fascia area /I cleaned up/l. Acting Chairperson
Saadati agreed with Commissioner Wong's comments with the additional comment
that the paint color should be toned down.
MOTION:
SECOND:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
VOTE:
MOTION:
SECOND:
ABSENT:
ABST AIN:
VOTE:
moved to approve application EXC-2006-05
Acting Chairperson Saadati
Chairperson Giefer
None
2-0
moved to approve the denial of application ASA-2006-08
Acting Chairperson Saadati
Chairperson Giefer
None
2-0
OLD BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
None
Respectfully submitted:
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Beth Ebben
Administrative Clerk
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