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May 22, 1968Phone 252-4505 ncmly MINUTES Off' .;TBE ;RECUR MEETING OF TIM ARCHITECTURE AND SITE rnNTRnT, rg0MMTPTrEE RE1D MAY 22 i968 IN THE COUNCIIT ' CHAMBERS 9 CITY 9 HALL P CUPERTIN0 9 CALIFORIV-IA The meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. by Chairman Small.' call to order Upon the motion of Member Aguilar and the second of Member Fitch, which' motion was passed unanimously, the meeting of May'8, 1968, adjournment whicl 'had been adjourned indefinitely to accommodate a certain of previous � applicant, wasadjournedo meeting Chairman Small led the assemblage in the flag salute. flagsalute City Clerk Ryder administered the Oath of Office to the newly appointed Committee members $ Mrs. McLaren and Fir. Youmans, after _-oath of which both individuals signed the Certificate of Oath of Office. office Chaii°man.,Smdll welcomed.the-new members to the. Architecture and Site`Control'Committee and wished them a uccessful tenure. welcome Committee members present: Aguilar, Fitch,, Youmans, McLaren, Small Also present. Chief Building Inspector Benevich and Record-' roll call i ingecetaryr-Matzleyo Thee were no written communications nor was there a response when command= the Chairman asked for verbal communications. cations Upon the motion of Member Fitch and the second of Member Aguilar, which motion was passed unanimously the minutes of the May,8, 1968 minutes. minutes of H Control were app Appla.eations A. Application 337®xCm68: Reynold Mo.Watson, 823 Ne Humboldt, 337-KCm68 San Mateo; requesting approval to construct two buildings,: a restaurant and a retail/office building, located: at Stevens Creek Boulevard and S aich Way on Lot #i e Mr. Reynold Watson presented the application and, for the benefit of the new Committee members as' well as Member Aguilar who had been absent at the last meeting,''explained the proposed project by saying that the restaurant would be part of a chain of General Foods sub= sidiaries, that this would be neither a drive-in nor a.take-out restaurant, and that it would be located 129° off Stevens Creek, Boulevard to afford:,s a better coordinated continuation. of design with "Lw on the second buiiain&,une retaaloffce bu" dingo pre e a Mr. Watson further stated that during the last meeting exception had been taken to the lighted diamond insignia facie, and that the revised plans.,as submitted, showed the elimination of this lighted facia and had been substituted by illuminated diamond signs on the walls of the restaurant, leaving the eaves completely free of all advertising. N page 2 Minutes of H Control May 22, 1968 HC-10 337-HC-68 cont'd Upon being questioned, Mr. Benevici concurred that meetings had taken staff place during which the parties concerned had agreed to remove the diamond report from the eaves and that they be put on the sides of the building, thus keeping them in conformance with applicable City Ordinances. Considerable discussion ensued during which the members asked questions relative to the proposed parking lot lighting. The applicant stated that it was his desire to stay away from.the standard lighting used in statements parking lots but that no discussions had been held with General Foods on the subject. It was stated, however, that the lighting would be maintained for the retail/office building as planned and that no high intensity lighting was scheduled for the parking lot to compensate for the change in design. Chief Building Inspector Benevich cautioned the members of the Committee as well as the applicant that the Planning Department had insisted upon members a 10' set back from the rear property line as the site immediately ad - cautioned' jecant to the proposed project is zoned multiple. The applicant stated that he had discussed this with the Planning Department and that this requirement would be adhered to although it somewhat disfigures the building. Mr. Benevich further stated that there is an existing 400' of commercially details zoned property along the Neilson estate with the remainder of the site left to zoned residential. !t was the members' opinion to leave the details of staff this to the discretion of the Chief Building Inspector. The applicant asked if one of the requirements, specifically, the con- struction of a 6' masonry wall, could be deferred until concrete plans for the property's use had been made. Member Fitch felt that a request question of this nature would have to be directed to the City Council as this body does not have any jurisdiction over matters of this type. 337-HC-68 Member Aguilar moved, Member Fitch seconded and it was passed unanimously approved to recommend application 337-HC-68 for approval with the location of the diamond design on the building walls as presented on the renderings sub- mitted. Member Aguilar amended his motion to state that with respect to the amendment requirement for the masonry wall separating the subject property from the adjoining property this body r�-commend to the City Council that this requirement be suspended for one year. Member Fitch seconded the amendment and it was passed unanimously. 339-HC-68 B. Application 339-HC-68: Sharon Sondrol, 3358 Stevens Creek Boulevard, San Jose; requesting approval to erect a 6'xl2' wood carved pole sign, to be located at the proposed beauty shop at 20760 Stevens Creek Boulevard. applicant As during the previous meeting, the applicant was absent. Member Aguilar absent, to moved, Member McLaren seconded and it was passed unanimously that the be advised applicant be advised, in writing, that this application will be discussed at the next meeting of H Control and that, should a representative again be absent, this matter be dropped from the agenda. a Minutes of H Control May 229 1968 Co Application 340- C®68o R. W. Young, 90 D Gish Roads San JT6se9 requesting approval to construct a .'7-11 ' store to be located on Homestead Roads 166➢ west of Noranda: Drive. Chief Building Inspector Benevich immediately cautioned the members that this application would be heard without havingreceived. prior appr a1 0f the tentative map, but that the Tentative leap matter waould be discussed by the Planning Commission. at their° ' scheduled meeting or, May 27, 19068. HC-1® page 3 34o-Hc-68 caution 1 'e Van Hoag of 90 Ea Gish Road, San Jose,.presented the renderings "ad the plot plans and explained the proposed. architeet�are9 design . and i�aterials by stating that this building would be almost identical, except for the -designs to the -11 store located on Bubb Road.. He presentation, also stated, that the present rendering showed a change fr6ff the.ono previously submitted V making p:°ovision" for ter, parking spaces, as opposed to seven spaces formerly, and that the building would conform.to all items which Chairman Small read off the Planting Department's H Control check lists The applicant stated that L o D o Nelson., ttae ' immediate neighbor to the site, had asked that the required 6' masonry gall. be reduced to reduction of 4' for a portion of the proposed installation for a more advantageous wall request display of the Nelson property. The members of the Committee felt that this decision was not in their jurisdiction and would hive to come before the Planning Commission at the same time the Tentative Map is discussed. Chairman Small told the' applicant that,, of late,, complaints had been received. from citizens about the. lack of cleanliness of 7-11 stores. Although, the appliosnt Ve-ry much concu_ rrec Frith Ado Shidll ° s. `.concern., he stated that -the appeance of a store was in the hands of th rae operator of that_ stoke and that neither the City nor the builder could be held ,liable for debris strewna around., He did state, hewOverg that the container on,,.- e p�°oposed prope�°�� was enclosed with a. 6p redwood enclosure with a doors hiddenfrom sa�ght� and that the front of the store would have surficient" trask receptacles placed in conspicuous places to recieve the debris a store generates. There crag further discussion amio,, g the Committee members who asked various questions of the applicant s after which. Member Fitcn:-�momed�,, . to recommend applicatione pp o _ 3�C= C�68 for approval with the following conditionsg that the approval be subject too 10 the approval of thetentative .p 2, adherence to the Planning Department's H Control check list; 3. the ten standard conditions specifeally nAing that. the roof lighting be removed and the frcontlighti g level be reviewed. to be of such level and direction as not to be objectionable; 4e the plot plans, specific elevations and details as submitted; 5. per the submitted landscaping plans but with the stipulation that a sprinkler or watering system be provided for the landscaped area, 6. that there will be no vending machines exposed on the front of the building and that machines subsequently proposed shall be`maintained within the 10' set back on the 'side of the building; debris problems discussed 34omMa68 approved with conditions page 4 conditions (cont Id) amendment denial of motion request 341-HC-68 discussion by staff violation cited member's request 341-HC-68 continued with conditions Minutes of H Control May 22, 1968 340-HC-68 cont'd (list of conditions for approval] 7. the sign proposal to be submitt;=d at a later date; 8. the stipulation that the sign proposed on the submitted renderings is incorrect relative to height and exposed area. Member Aguilar seconded and the mo*:ion was passed unanimously. Member Aguilar moved with reference: to the fence surrounding the subject property to recommend to t1te Planning Commission applicant's request for a reduction to four feet from the beginning of the building down to the sidewalk. Member Fitch seconded. Ayes: Members Aguilar and Fitch Noes: Members Youmans, McLaren and Small The motion was denied 3 - 2. Member Fitch asked that the City be given some sort of authority to discuss the matter of maintaining a level of cleanliness around this particular area as it adjoins a very fine development. Chairman Small indicated that he would approach the City Council with this request. D. Application 341-HC-68: Kjartan 0. Armann, 208 Belmont Avenue, Los Gatos; requesting approval to construct an addition to Paul Swanson Ford, 20235 Stevens Creek Boulevard. w HC-10 Considerable discussion ensued almosd immediately relative to the necessity for street improvements, installation of concrete car stops and a beautification of an entirely black -topped area. It was as- certained that, when the original Use Permit was granted, certain conditions had been attached to this Use Permit. When requested to do so, Chief Building Inspector Benevich stated that these same conditions would apply to the extension and any other additions as long as no change in operation occurs and that there is no time limit on the permit. In further looking at the submitted plans, the members noticed that no parking spaces had been provided for although the Planning Department's H Control check list indicates the necessity for seven such spaces. Mr. Benevich reported to the Commi.tee that the City would prefer to have the entire street improved but that the street along the proposed addition would certainly have to be improved. He also stated that the sign currently on the premises would have to be moved farther back on the lot as it is in violation to the Ordinance. Member Youmans said that, in his opinion, the plans as presented were very limited and spartan in their approach and that he, personally, would prefer to see something more detailed and explicit with the inclusion of such items as the concrete wall, the parking spaces and the landscaping. Member Aguilar moved to continue application 341-HC-68 to the next regular mePti_ng with the request that the applicant return with a more specific rendering which is to include landscaping, the outline of street im- provements, concrete berms installed on the existing parking spaces and with an indication as to the proposed new location for the existing sign, all to be in conformance with the Sign Ordinance. Member Youmans seconded and it was passed unanimously. Minutes of H Control May 229 1968 E. Application 342-HC-68: Cupertino Plumbing, 20432 Silverado Avenue; requesting approval to erect a 2° X 7" sign at that location. The.apjA icant stated that the proposed sign would show three basic colors-9 a white background with "Cupertino Plumb ing"in red letters and "Sales and Service" in black lettering. There was some discussion among the members relative to the entire sign area on.this site and. Chief Building Inspector Benevich stated that the property owner was out of the country and, further, that the proposed sign would probably be the most attractive one on the site in addition to being in conformance to the Sign Ordinance. Member Aguilar. moved to recommend application 342-SIC-68 for approval with the sketch and plans as presented. Member Fitch seconded and it was passed unanimously. Unfinished Business HCm10 page.5 342-Hc-68 presentation) Staff report 342®Ho-68 approved unf bus. Chairman Small stated that the American Oil station at Highway 9 and � .Stevens Creek Boulevard wasobviously in violation of --the Sign Ordinance as he had personally observed some fifty different sign on the premises, including advertisements for Bankamericard, Blue Chip stamps; etc. J.violation Further,, that these signs were affixed to pokes., gas pumps, walls of the building., etc Mr. Small asked that this Committee receive,a report back and that, if the station is found to be in violation of the Ordinance, an order to cease and desist be issued. Mr. Small also inquired as to the legality of temporary signs such as political and subdivisons advertisements which can be viewed at. most profound places. It was his opinion that if the City Ordinance permits such displays, it should be amended to afford a better prom tection for the City. Member Fitch moved to recommend to the City Council that they review the Sign Ordinance with reference to the 4 x 8 signs, specifically Section 6.14 which relates to subdivision directional signs, and Section 6.08 relating to political signs. Member Aguilar seconded and it was passed unanimously. Member Small also mentioned that advertising signs had been placed on poles and wondered if this was within legal limits. Mr.. Benevich assured him that.it was not and that he would. -check out the examples as cited by Mr. Small. Chief Building Inspector Benevich asked that the members of the. Committee consider changing the existing ten Standard Conditions for H Control to include two additional items,, i.e. Item 11 and Item 1.2 9 and recommending same to the City Council for approval., to wit. Item 110 644 concrete berms around all landscaped areas; Item 12: Irregation systems (sprinklers to be installed) to, be included in landscaped areas. legality questioned review by council requested statement page 6 addition rec'd ' to council amendment staff report letter to complainant school to be con- tacted statement adjournment Minutes of H Control May 229 1968 Unfinished Business cont'd HC-10 Member Fitch moved that Item 11 and Item 12 as recommended by the Chief Building Inspector be included and added existing to the Lsting ten Standard Conditions, to be reviewed by the Ic-ity Council at their May 23, 1968 meeting. Member Aguilar seconded, Member Youmans amended the motion to state on Item 11. " a minimum 6" berm". Member Aguilar concurredg and the motion passed unanimously. Mr. Benevich reported to the members 4Chait he had contacted the operator of the 7-11 store on Bubb Road opposite Prezidio Drive. He said that the operator was most anxious to c,�operate wi"Ith the City but had stated that Kennedy School has an open campus and that, its students, after having visited his store, throw delari-s and ice cream containers about indiscriminately. The owner had also said that he had been threatened by young thugs with motorcycles who had succeeded in running through the landscaped area and breaking two of 41-1he plants which subsequently died. Chairman Small asked that Mr. Benevich re. -port his findings to Mr. Smith, the gentlemari who had placed the original complaint during the last meeting, and that M".,. Smith be advised of the action taken in writing. Member McLaren wondered if a bicyc""� rack could be installed by the school and if t':tie City could request this. Mr. Benevich indicated that he would contact the school ult-h a request- for a bicycle rack as well as a request for more cleanliness on the part of the students. Chief Building Inspector Benevich apologized to the new members that their name plates had not arr-L'.red, but that they would be in appearance at the next meeting as they were on order. Member Aguilar moved,. Member Fitcb seconded and it was passed unanimously that the meeting be adjourned. I The meeting adjourned at, 10.30 P,,'T., ATTEST., - Of f ici I APPROVED: E. J. Small Chairman a