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November 13,1968CITY OF CUPERTIN09 State of California 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014 HC-21 Phone: 252-4505 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTUREAND SITE CONTROL COI, 1MITTEE HELD NOVEMBER 13 1968 IN..",TH-P COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIRTY HALL, cupEg--.'-r-m, cALIFORNIA The meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. by Chairman Small who gubsequently led the assemblage in the flag salute. Committee members present: You mans$ McLarenv Small. -Absent: Member Aguilar. Also present: Chief Building Inspector Benevich; Recording secretary Lucie M. Matzley. Chairman Small advised his fellow .Committee membar6 that he was in receipt of a letter from Member Aguilar in which he resigned his member ship on this Committee. The I ' etter stated that Member Aguilar had move out of the Cupertino.City limits and, expressed Member Aguilar's regret in having to submit the resignation as well as his be.st wishes for con- tinued success for the rdmaining Committee members. Chairman Small directed that a personal letter be writtento.Member Aguilar expressing the gratitude of the Chairman and of the entire Committee to Mr. Aguilar for his long tenure of effective and '.consci- enu tios service to the City,of Cup I ertino,, as well as thanking him for having been such a fine member of this Committee, one who will be sorel. missed, and further expressing this body's best wishes for continued good.1fortune in his new home. Chairman Small further directed that inquiries be made of the Offices of the City Clerk in an attempt to ascertain the status of the plaques Which are to be forwarded to citizens who served on a Committee, Board Or Commission. There were no verbal communications. Member Youmans movedD:;Member McLaren seconded and it was passed unani- mously to approve the minutes of the October 23, 1968 meeting of this. Committee. -Agglications A. 323-RC-68: L. B. Nelson & Associates, 1681 El Camino Realo Palo Alto; requesting approval of the landscaping for the Cupertino Gardens, located.at 21230 Homestead Road. Mr. Bob Fiddaman of L.B. Nelson Associates presented the application and explLained that the submission of the landscaping plans to this Committee.had been overlooked by a former employee, that the project was completed from a construction standpoint and that .landscaping had commenced� to order a lag g gs .11ite 11 call letter cd- resigna, 110ni read Letter Of ;gratitude to be Written 1.1 aulry no verbals minutes apprbved 323-Wz68 legend present- ation page 2 (Minutes of H Control November 13, 1968 HC-21 land- scaping defined need for 6'r berm discussed staff comment 323- HC- 68 j approved j with conditions intent of condition cited chair opposes point motion explained 380- HC- 68 legend present- ation Application 323- HC-68 cunt'd Mr. Fiddaman stated that the landscaping was extensive and would include all of the following: mature European olive trees, eucalyptus trees, pine trees, dodoneas, junipers, texan sprivot and bamboo. `The olive, eucalyptus and pine trees shall be mature, 15 gal. sage trees. Some discussion ensued on the narrow planter along the fence dividing the property from the high school site. The applicant was asked if he was aware of the necessity of having to provide for a 6" berm along the entire 1000' strip to protect his landscaping. The applicant stated that lore gr.uivd cover, such as ivy, was planned for this strip, that sprinkler heads were in existence all along the strip but that this was a private driveway. Mr. Fiddaman felt that a request for a 6" berm along the entire length or the strip would be unreasonable and that, should the requirement be enforced, he would disregaid plans for the landscaping of the strip and gravel the full length of tue driveway. The Chief Building Inspector directed the Committee members, attention to the fact that this driveway is private property and that a gardener would be employed to maintain the landscaping, including this strip, at all times. Member Youmans moved to recommend Application 323- HC-68 for approval subject to the following conditions: that the applicant adhere to the 12 Standard Conditions; that in addition to the landscaping as depicted on the sub- mitted drawings ivy shall be planted along the western property line between this site and the high school property. Further, that it is the recommendation of this Committee to the City Council that the Council permit an asphalt berm jor redwood header board along the driveway adjoining the western property line. Member McLaren seconded. Chairman Small stated that the landscaping was well done and that this Committee is encountering a literal translation of the intent of the 12 Standard Conditions especially in view of the -fact that this driveway is located on private property. Chairman Small voted "aye" to let the motion pass unanimously, but directed the record to show that he was opposed to that portion of the motion which requires a berm along the western property line. As a matter of record, Member Youmans xtated that his request for a berm was based upon the following considerations; 1) that there is a difference in the elevation of this property to the property immediately adjoining; 2) that there are exposed sprinkler heads inexistence. B. 380- HC-68: William F. Copley, 10257 Oasis Court, Cupertino; requesting approval to construct two additional units to the existing triplex, located at 10257 Oasis Court. Mr. William Copley presented the application and explained that the two additional units would be constructed above the existing garages, that the materials used for the additions would be similar to those on the tri- plexes with the addition of Dutch windows, and that the roof would be con- structed of medium shake. Minutes of H Control November 13a 1968 Application 380-HC-68 cont°d a Member McLaren moved to recommend Application. 380- HC-68 for approval per the plot-- and elevation plans as submitted which include this buildings q subject to the l2 Standard Conditions and subject to the Planning - Dd_ partment checklist. C. 383-HC=684 Scofield Associates, 10235 South Saratoga -Sunnyvale ` Road, Cupertino; requesting approval to remodel existing resi- dence Located at 20556 Scofield Drive to a commercial b uild'L ng Prior .to commencement of.discussions, Chairman Small advised his fellow Committee members that the Use Permit for this application had :been passed by the Planning Commissionwith a 4 m l vote. Mr. Cane Lacey presented the application and explained the location,, the proposed landscaping and the plans for remodeling of the existiniz rear dense to a commercial, building. According to Mr. Lacey, provisions for sufficient parking spaces have been made„ the entrance to the building for clients and employees will be from they rear of the building, and the parking area is self-contained and concealed by a fence. Considerable discussion ensued relative to the existing narrow alley adjoining the site which is utilized by, trucks making deliveries to the businesses next to this property. Mr. Lacey stated that the fence might have to be removed and replaced with a brick wall to protect his Oark ng area or off-street parking might have to be considered if the inherent hazards would force such a method. According to Mr. Lacey, there wild, be no signs other than those permitted by the Ordinance and.no lights other than those needed for security purposes. Chairman Small asked for audience comments. Mrs. Frank Garrett of 20668 Scofield Driven Cupertino, addressed the Committee members and relayed that she had submitted a letter bearing thirteen'n signatures ob- tained from homeowners living on Scofield Drive who arcs opposed to this application, Mrs® Garrett quoted an excerpt from the Cupertiano. Courier Editorial of bate and stated that she was aware of the fact that this City had Minnhnerited"I certain zonings from the County without any re- course bust ghat, inn her opinions this residence should remain as a dwelling andBnot be used commercially, regardless of the fact that it was located in a commercial zone. HC® 21 page 3 380- Cm 68 approved legend eIADIauati on ationn Idiscussions. audience opposition to proposal Member Youmans moved to recommend Application 383- HC-6S for approval �383m HCm6S per the meandering and plot plan as submitted, subject to the 12 Standardl appr . d Conditions with the following additional conditions: 13) subject to lwith the planning g department checklist; 14) that them will be no exterior I eoanditioans lghting;othem than the existing porch light on the westerly (Scofield Drive) side of the building; 15) that :the masonry wall which is to be constructed on the property line be reduced from 6 feet to 3 feet between the building set -back and Scofield Drive; lQ that any signs requested at any time shall be submitted for approval prior to their installation. Member McLarenn seconded and it was passed unanimously. page 4 violations discussed directive to staff consider- ations Ord. 220 U postponed statements move to ad j ourn adjournme Minutes of H Control November 13, 1968 HC-21 Unfinished Business The Committee members, led by Member Youmans, stressed the complete lack of cooperation in adhering to numerous previous requests for completion of applications by the applicants for Straw Hat Pizza, Mike's Hero Sand- wiches and the Montgomery Place Beauty Salon. After some discussion on the subject, Chief Building Inspector Benevich was directed to personally contact each of the violators demanding completion of the application. Should it be ascertained at the next meeting of this body that the violations are still in existence, this Committee shall recommend to the City Council that legal action by commenced forcing the cessation of Ordinance violations. New Business Several ppnding matters were discussed by the Committee members, one of which was to postpone consideration of the third draft of Ordinance 220 ( ) as submitted by the Planning Department. Member Youmans moved to postpone discussions of the draft for Ordinance 220 ( ) to the next regular meeting. Member McLaren seconded and it was passed unani- mously. !Several new violations of Ordinances existing within the City of Cupertino were brought to the attention of the Committee members. The Chief Building ;Inspector was instructed to follow up on each of them. Member McLaren moved, Member Youmans seconded and it was passed unanimously that the meeting be adjourned. The meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m. ATTEST: Ex - Off icio a APPROVED: Is/ E. dames Small Chairman