DRC Summary 03-20-08
City of Cupertino
10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014 (408) 777-3308
To:
Mayor and City Council Members
Planning Commissioners
From:
Steve Piasecki, Director of Community Development
Date:
March 31, 2008
Subj:
REPORT OF DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE FINAL DECISIONS MADE
March 20,2008
Chapter 19.136 of the Cupertino Municipal code provides for
A eal of decisions made b the Desi n Review Committee
1. Application
EXC-2008-05; Karen Ngo, 10495 N. De Anza Blvd
Description
Sign Exception for a ground sign more than 8 feet tall measuring from the
sidewalk grade and a ground sign area exceeding 100 square feet
Action
The Design Review Committee approved the application on a 2-0 vote. This is
effective March 20,2008. The fourteen-calendar day appeal will expire on April
14,2008.
Enclosures:
Design Review Committee Report of March 20, 2008
Resolution No. 268
Approved Plan Set
G:planning/Drcj032008 summaryletter.doc
To:
From:
Subject:
Location:
Design Review Committee
Colin Jung, Senior Planner
Application: EXC-2008-04
19480 Stevens Creek Blvd.
Date: April 3, 2008
Project Description:
Sign Exception for a proposed logo to exceed the allowed sign height of 18 inches.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the Sign Exception for a logo wall sign height of 20
inches where 18 inches is the maximum allowance in accordance with the model
resolution.
BACKGROUND:
Jiffy Lube, a national automotive services business, is implementing are-imaging
program and its applicant, Barbara & Alan Ford, are proposing new signage for the
station located at the southeast corner of Stevens Creek Boulevard and Miller Avenue,
19480 Stevens Creek Blvd. The ground sign met City Sign Code and has already been
approved by staff. The logo part of the wall sign requires a sign exception because the
proposal of a 20" sign height exceeds the City maximum by 2 inches (Exhibit A). By
City sign code, the maximum sign height is 18" for wall signs setback 50 feet or less
from the street curb.
DISCUSSION:
The existing Jiffy Lube wall sign is about 30" in height. The extra tall letters seem to
stem from a previous sign exception granted to a predecessor business known as Q-
lube.
Findings for Exception
Per Section 17.44.040 of the Municipal Code, the Design Review Committee may grant
an exception based upon the following findings:
A. Literal Enforcement of the Sign Regulations are Inconsistent with Spirit and Intent of Sign
Ordinance
The intent of the Sign Ordinance is to "provide architectural and aesthetic harmony of
signs as they relate to building design" and to "promote attractive and effective signs."
The staff recommendations would promote the visibility of the ground sign, which will
be set back 18+ feet from the roadway, while limiting unnecessary visual mass.
B. The granting of the exception will not result in a condition which is materially detrimental to
the public health, safety, or welfare
The proposed Sign Exception will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or
welfare;
C. Least Modification and Minimum Variance to Accomplish Purpose
A proposed exception for an 11' A" tall ground sign (as measured from sidewalk grade)
recognizes the natural topographic differences on the site, the importance of
maintaining the grade to protect the existing trees and achieving satisfactory sign
visibility. Staff believes this would involve the least amount of modification and
minimum variance to accomplish the purpose and intent of the sign ordinance.
The sign area can be reduced below 100 square feet without affecting tenant
identification. Staff believes a sign exception is not necessary and conforming to the
code would accomplish the purpose and intent of the sign ordinance.
Prepared by:
Approved by:
Colin Jung, Senior Planner
Ciddy Wordell, City Planner
Enclosures:
Model Resolution
Exhibit A: Sign Diagram (Perspective)
Exhibit B: Sign Exception Justification
Exhibit C: Site Plan
Plan Set
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EXC-2008-05
CITY OF CUPERTINO
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, California 95014
RESOLUTION NO. 268
OF THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
APPROVING A SIGN EXCEPTION TO ALLOW A GROUND SIGN
HEIGHT OF 11' 0" AS MEASURED FROM SIDEWALK GRADE, AND
DENYING AN EXCEPTION FOR SIGN AREA IN EXCESS
OF 100 SQUARE FEET AT 10495 NORTH DE ANZA BLVD.
SECTION I: PROTECT DESCRIPTION
Application No.:
Applicant:
Location:
EXC-2008-05
Karen Ngo
10495 North De Anza Blvd.
SECTION II: FINDINGS
WHEREAS, the Design Review Committee of the City of Cupertino received an
application for a Sign Exception, as described in this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Design Review Committee finds that the changes beneficial and
compatible with the surrounding area;
1. That the literal enforcement of the provisions of this title will result in restrictions
inconsistent with the spirit and intent of this title;
2. That the granting of the exception will not result in a condition which is
materially detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare; and
3. That the exception to be granted is one that will require the least modification of
the prescribed regulations and the minimum variance that will accomplish the
purpose.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That after careful consideration of maps, facts, exhibits, testimony and other evidence
submitted in this matter, the application no. EXC-2008-05, is hereby approved as
modified; and
That the subconclusions upon which the findings and conditions specified in this
Resolution are based and contained in the public hearing record concerning Application
EXC-2008-05 as set forth in the Minutes of the Design Review Committee Meeting of
March 20,2008, and are incorporated by reference herein.
Resolution No. 268
Page 2
EXC-2008-05
March 20, 2008
SECTION III: CONDITIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DEPT.
1. APPROVED EXHIBITS
Approval is based on the staff report exhibits A: Sign Diagram, C: Site Plan and
sign drawings titled: "Cupertino Landing 10495 De Anza Blvd, Cupertino, CA"
dated 2-20-08, and consisting of two sheets numbered 1 & 2, except as may be
amended by conditions in this resolution.
2. GROUND SIGN HEIGHT
The proposed ground sign shall not exceed 11' 0" above adjacent sidewalk grade,
or 8' 0" above adjacent grade, whichever is less in height.
3. GROUND SIGN AREA
The exception request for ground sign area in excess of 100 square feet is denied.
4. NOTICE OF FEES, DEDICATIONS, RESERV A TIONS OR OTHER EXACTIONS
The Conditions of Project Approval set forth herein may include certain fees,
dedication requirements, reservation requirements, and other exactions. Pursuant
to Government Code Section 66020(d) (1), these Conditions constitute written
notice of a statement of the amount of such fees, and a description of the
dedications, reservations, and other exactions. You are hereby further notified that
the 90-day approval period in which you may protest these fees, dedications,
reservations, and other exactions, pursuant to Government Code Section 66020(a),
has begun. If you fail to file a protest within this 90-day period complying with all
of the requirements of Section 66020, you will be legally barred from later
challenging such exactions.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of March 2008, at a Regular Meeting of the
Design Review Committee of the City of Cupertino, State of California, by the following
roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS: Chairperson Giefer, Rose
COMMISSIONERS: none
COMMISSIONERS: none
COMMISSIONERS: none
ATTEST:
APPROVED:
/s/Ciddy Wordell
Ciddy Wordell
City Planner
/ s / Lisa Giefer
Lisa Giefer, Chair
Design Review Committee
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