DRC Reso 067CITY OF CUPERTINO 09-EXC-01
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, California 95014
RESOLUTION 67
OF THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
APPROVING A SIGN EXCEPTION TO ALLOW WALL SIGN HEIGHTS OF 36 INCHES AND 30
INCHES WHERE 18 AND 24 INCHES ARE ALLOWED ON AN EXISTING OFFICE BUILDING.
SECTION I: PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Application No.: 09-EXC-01
Applicant: Steve Peterson (California Sign)
Location: 20425 Stevens Creek Boulevard
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 are 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. That the sign code balances the need for effective business
identification with the need to maintain the architectural and aesthetic harmony of signs as they relate
to building design and surrounding landscaping. Good design practices center signage above the
business entrance. Signage naturally draws the attention of a person and placing it in the appropriate
location, like a business entrance, directs that person to the right location.
2. That the granting of the exception will not result in a condition that is materially detrimental to the
public health, safety, or welfare. Bunching the signage above the entrance, rather than extending it out
along building wall, will be less distractive to passing motorists and increase safety.
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 because each line of wall sign
copy will be less than the maximum sign height allowed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That after careful consideration of maps, facts, exhibits, testimony and other evidence submitted in this
matter, the application no. 09-EXC-01, is hereby approved; 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 09-EXC-01 as set forth in the
Minutes of the Design Review Committee Meeting of November 7, 2001, and are incorporated by
reference herein.
Resolution No. 67 09-EXC-01 November 7, 2001
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SECTION III: CONDITIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPT.
1. APPROVED EXHIBITS
Approval is based on a plan set entitled: CAP GEMINI / ERNST & YOUNG, 20425 STEVENS
CREED, CAPERTINO, CA" and consisting of four sheets that are unnumbered and dated 9/20/01
and 8/29/01, excepted as may be amended by conditions contained in this resolution.
2. EXCEPTION LIMITATIONS
The exception is granted for only the wall sign copy arranged in two lines of text, and the
corporate logo centered above the building entrances as documented in the approved plan set. The
illuminated wall cabinets are not approved.
3. NOTICE OF FEES, DEDICATIONS, RESERVATIONS 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 7th day of November 2001, at a Regular Meeting of the Design Review
Committee of the City of Cupertino, State of California, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
COMMISSIONERS: Chen and Chairperson Corr
NOES:
COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN:
COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS:
ATTEST:
P
Ciddy Wordell
City Planner
g: /planning/dre/09-EXC-01 res. doc
APPROVED:
Charles Corr, Chairperson
Design Review Committee