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October 11, 196710300 Torre- Ave ue, Cupertino 9 California 95011+ Phone 252-4505 GI T Y O F C U P E' R T I N 0 California MINUTES OF THE ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE CONTROL COMMITTEE MEETING October 11, 1967 TIME: 8:00 P.M, PLACE: Council Chambers, City Nall., 103.00 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, I SALUTE TO THE FLAG II ROLL:CALL Comm. present: Aguilar, Klausmeyer (8:30 P.m.), Kowitzp Irwin Comm. absent: Fitch Staff present: Chief Building, Inspector, Bill Benevich Recording Secretary, Sylvia Itinrichs - III COMMUNICATIONS A. Written e None B o Verbal: Mr. Walter Ward. of Vallco Park asked if the application.of, Mark Systems,coul,:be placed on tonight's Agenda. He. explained that because the: City Council would. not be in session on its usual date, they would: like to be herd by the Arc itectural and Site Control Committee tonight, by the Planning Commission on the 23rd and the City Council on the 24th, in order not to delay the application. Moved by Comm. Aguilar., seconded by Comm. Kowitz, to include the application of..Mark Systems on the Agenda tonight. AYES: Comm. Aguilar, Kowitz, Irwin NAYS: None ABSENT: Comm. Fitch, Klausmeyer Motion carried, 3�O IV s MINUTES OF PREVIOUS `MEETING - September 27., 1967 Comm. Aguilar asked that a correction be made on his comment, oni page 59 he noted that hp.intended his comment to indicate that he had not seen the A -Frame sign displayed: on the building, only that. he had seen one parked in the street, and wished to Dave this changed in the Minutes. ..l® mi r Min -ate,,! 4 "" ?4 Site Control Committee Moved by Comm. Aguilar. seconded by Corrm. Kowitz, eo approve the Minutes of September 27, 1967, as ccrre;.:ted. AYES: Comm. Aguilar, Kowitz, lr 'M NAYS: None ABSENT: Comm. Fitch, Klausmeyer Motion carried, -0 V APPLICATIONS: A. Apr1 --H-on 285-HC-67: Ad Art, Inc., P.G. .Box 648, San Jose, resubmitting for Architectural & Site Approval to erect a 5' x 8' roof sign for the Red Carpet Realty, located at 10054 S.Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd. Mr. Jim McLey of Ad Art Sign Company presented prints of the pro- posed sign, noting they are 10' above the parapet line. Chrm. Irwin pointed out that the sign is approximately 12' above the roof line, and noted that the Chief Building Inspector does not approve this. The applicant presented Exhibit A. which is the cantilever modification, and pointed out that this is the same type of sign except that it will be 8' above the parapet wall and 10' above the roof line. Moved by Comm. Kowitz, seconded by Comm. Aguilar to recommend to the City Council approval of Application 285-HC-67 with the cantilever modification, which is 8' above the roof line. AYES: Comm. Aguilar, Kowitz, Irwin NAYS: None ABSENT: Comm. Fitch, Klausmeyer Motion carrier., 3-0 B. Application 293-HC-67: Blaze Plastics, Inc., 37345 Blacow Rd. Fremont, requesting Architectural & Site Approval to erect a 2' x 14' plastic sign for Pacific Finance, located at 19981 Stevens Creek Blvd. Mr. Steven Kothart, representing Blaze Plastics, reported that the signs are being built in Los Angeles, and his company is only in- stalling it. The Chief Building Inspector pointed out that the sign will be on a marquee, and is in keeping with existing signs in the Center. .Chrm. Irwin noted that this is a typical sign in color and material and size, and is not offensive. Moved by Comm. Aguilar, seconded by Comm. Kowitz, to recommend to the City Council approval of Application 293-HC-67 per plans submitted. -2- a .Architectural & Site Control Committee. AYES: Comm. Aguilar, Kowitz, Irwin NAYS: None ABSENT � Comw! m Fitch., Klausmeyer Motion carried, 3®0 C. Application 295-HC�67o Pacific.Gas & Esle�tri.c Co., 10900 No Blaney Ave., requesting Architectural. & Site Approva.1 to erect a 2'0" x 6'6" redwood pole sign at the entrance to their access road on Homestead Road — Mr.. Clark Mulliner, representing Pa. G... &,Em9 stated this sign was for the purpose of identification:and guide to certain trucks to find their entrance on Homestead Road. Thelocation is -difficult to,see until the trucks have almost reached the driveway and then it is too late for ahem to make the turn, Cb�x°mm Irwin agreed that the location .of .the building is in an obscure spot and needs some type of sign to designate it. In answer to .Chrm. Irwi.,n's question., the applicant stated this sign will be;on their property and set back from the road so it will not block the view for incoming and outgoing vehi:cleso- He added that it would be of resawn redwood, and an attractive appearance... Moved., -by Comma_ Kovrit,z, seconded by Corm Aguilar to recommend to the City Council approval of Application 295-HCm67 per,plan submitted. -AYES Comm. Aguilar Kowitz, Irwin. NAYS®` None -ABSE111'T' Comm. 'Fitch, Klau Meyer Motion carried, 3®0 D, Application 296®H0®67o Ad -Way Signs, 266 No..28th Sto,San Jose, requesting Architectural & Site Approval to erect a 45 :sqo ft. entrance sign to be located at the . cox°ner of Portal Aire a :and Bixby Drive. Since the applicant was not present, the Chairman asked ,that it be placed at the end of the Agenda. Moved by Comm. "Kowitz, seconded by Comm. Aguilar, Motion carried., 3-0 Ea Application 297-HCm67o Rundles Sign Service, Inc., 233 N. Montgomery St., San Jose, requesting Architectural & Site Appr9val,to replace an existing sign at the Shell. ,Oil service station -at 21677 StevensCreekBlvd.m Mr. Ken Norton represented the applicant. He stated that this is a removal .of an: existing pole sign., to be replaced with a similar type of, .sign. It. would: be 14' to the bottom of the .sign; would not be revolving, and will be placed ,,in the same location as the existing s%g2a -3- Minutes of tInc, -/' ui i g she <'',.rchdta_:-tural & Site Control Committee -------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Chief Building Inspector pointed out that the maximum height for a sign is 20'. The applicant answered that the overall height will be 19'. Moved by Comm. Kowitz, seconded by Comm. Aguilar to recommend to the City Council approval of Application 297-HC-67 , with the condition that the new sign will not be higher than the 20' allowed by the Sign Ordinance. AYES: Comm. Aguilar, Kowitz, Irwin NAYS: None ABSENT: Comm. Fitch, Klausmeyer Motion carried, 3-0 D. Application 296-HC-67: Ad -Way Signs., 266 No. 28th St., San Jose, requesting Arch. & Site Approval to erect a 45 sq. ft. entrance sign to be located at the corner of Portal Ave. and Bixby Drive. The applicant, Mr. Carl Gullege of Ad -Way, was now present. He stated that the proposed sign would be of stained redwood background, with letters of resawn redwood, and would be for the purpose of advertising a new tract called Williston Park. In answer to Chrm. Irwin's question whether the applicant is proposing to keep up the m-,intenance and care of the sign, Mr. Gulledge replied that the builder will be responsible for its care until the last house in the tract is sold. It will then be the responsibility of the contractor or developer. There is a letter to that effect with the Building Department. The sign will be well maintained while it is standing, during the period the homes are for sale, and will then be removed. Moved by Comm. Kowitz, seconded by Comm. Aguilar, to recommend to the City Council approval of Application 296-HC-67, with the con- dition that the contractor maintain this sign until such time as the sign is removed, and that a letter of agreement from the contractor to that effect, be submitted to the Architectural & Site Control Committee. AYES: Comm. Aguilar, Kowitz, Irwin NAYS.: None ABSENT: Comm. Fitch, Klausmeyer Motion carried, 3-0 APPLICATION 298-HC-67 : Vallco Park, requesting Architectural and Site Approval for a building at the southeast corner of Pruneridge and Homestead Road, for Mark Systems, Inc. Chrm. Irwin and the Committee members commended. Vallco Park for the descriptive brochure they had each received on the _proposed building. Chrm. Irvin stated t2�a� CupQrtiiia should be -very proud to have this farm 'in the Ci t1i� and M be'iiat1f o:� the Architectural & Rite. Control -4- s !'architectural & Site Control Committee Corsnittee,5 he wished to welcome Mhr:k- Systems to the City of Cupertino. a Ward then explained that he was representing MarkSyst Mrems , Inc., a firm which manufactures p`l�cit.o optical supplies They have applied to the Plannin ` Comm7 ssion for a se Permit` for a_ :2-ff acre facility ., on the southeast' corner of Tantau and Homestead® Phase S will be a two-story building of 509000 sq- fto9 and will later be expanded, to a second phase o'f 200�00 sqe ft. on this total acreage. Mr. Ward introduced'Ir Bernstein and=the engineering staff of Albert Hocver Assciatesq who were representing Mark Systems in the design of this building m Mr® Ward added that'at this time they plan to extend the private street to the line .of the boundanr ,o .the .school9 to include a 40 right=of®way for ingressI anct egress_ �o 2ni e °mil Coxnpa4yF whicY} is nowunder construction adJoining the prciposed Mark Sytemris building. TvL�® Bernstein stated that tihe.,first floor would.,consist., of ,28900Q sgusre"feet9 and 22,boo,,sgtuare`feet on the second floor The second floor would, include private pa ios �o take advantage.of the beautiful weather in the areas : with the 6dd t`ion `of flower pots and greenery to'soften the'bzild ng lines® These will be no windows on the second floor; the building will be square with ,notched out; columns r timer than om�e long continuous wail, sa that the trans.io�i from a smaller to .a larger b1. uilding wall be graceful. they will provide a niche for loading and tin oading of g,pQ,. s a and a ,screened parkirmg area. The lands taping ill encompass ` the periphery, of the building 9 the design will be simples irm, keeping with j be current development of `Vailco fak,L r The" lower 'floor wall house tTiea r ph oto lab e Chrm® Irwin asked what steps will be taken to protect against possible fumes from this photo lab or if taste,_w.ill be any danger of this type Mr m John Z�omas s one of. `the, egg noers,� , repJ Ted . Lhat certain photographic chemicals would be UOed, but i' are in,a very minimum ainoticem and will' be neg� igibl.o , n he cormc pt. of danger from fumes Air eondi� oning will be provided abo�re- the. second floor, on the roof., and will be shielded by a parapet wall' Comm. Aguilar asked about the color of the building. Mr. Bernstein replied that the ccilor on the lower floor will be off' light color with wood stain or darker colors on the second floor. He added that the landscaping`desgns will be submitted at a later date> Chrma Irwin stated'that'the' .architectural design is very attractive and compatible with the surrounding buildings. Com . Klausmeyer wanted "to add his comdents on the excellent"portfoliq:he:had received on "this, bui�.ding`a (loved by Conunm Klausmeyerseconded by Comiu Aguilar:, that Architectural and Site Conti 1 dorm' ittee accept �pplacataon 2�8 TIC 67 per plans submitted and recomnmeiid ,to the City Covxacil approval of the Appli- cation for the first phase of the 'bui� dixmg :only .q .frith the ten standard <.. conditions' -5- Minutes.; .. ..x. & Site Control Committee Moved by Comm . Aguilar, seconded. by Co r. Kowi+_;•, . -4: 4rc motion be amended to state that approval .is ccln+:4n en° Y;o approval of the Use Permit by the Plan in Corx._ c stau AYES: Co... Aguilar, K'laus:r..eyer, KoA, tz, irwin NAYS: None ABSENT: Comm. Fitch Motion carried, L-O VI UNFINISHED BUSINESS The Chief Building Inspector reported he has investigated the Stop & Go Market with regard to the ice machine and the flickering beer sign. The sign has now been de -activated and the Market has been instructed to remove the banner on the ice machine. The management at the Market has promised to contact the Stop & Go Market owners to remove the ice machine and the sign. The Chief Building Inspector will continue his surveillance until the Market has complie, with the instructions. The Chief Building Inspector reported on Gremco Stores price sign, which is the large A -frame sign displayed at the service station. The main objection here is the A -frame type of sign. Service stations, in accordance with the Sign Ordinance, are allowed signs in excess of other signs, but the total area should not exceed 1.�' of the lot area; and shall not be permitted on a public right-of-way. Chrm. Irwin commented that if the Chief' Building Inspector feels this is within the legal size and location, the Committee has no objection. However, the consensus was that the Gemco sign shoi00, comply with sign sizes displayed by other service stations in the area. Moved by Comm. Kowitz, seconded by Comm;.. Agu.ila,r that the Chief Building Inspector contact Gemco and request their to comply with the average size sign of other service stations ;_.�-c,`.aying their gas prices. AYES: Comm. Aguilar, Klausmeyer, Kowitz, Irwin NAYS: None ABSENT: Commn. Fitch Motion carried, 4-0 Further discussion was held regarding the proper procedure with which to handle this matter with Gemco, and the proper restrictions to be applied. It was agreed that regardless of sign size allowable, Gemco should comply with the average size allowable for gas station signs in Cupertino, and that Gemco should not be singled out for a certain size allowable. Moved by Comm, Aguilar, seconded by Comm. Kowit I z., to adjourn"the, meeting at 9:00 p.m. Minutes of the 1.0/11/67 Meeting of the Architectural & Site Control.connittee -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VII Motion was amended by Comm® Aguilar, seconded by Comm. Kowitz., that the Chief Building Inspector be instructed to make a general inspection of service stations in Cupertino. Also, that all gas stations which appear to have A -frame signs displayed that are. larger than those found in stations throughout- the Cityand..contrary.- to the Sign Ordinance, be requested to reduce their signs.to be COM-- parable with other service stations in Cupertino, AYES: Comm. Aguilarg Klausmeyerg Kowitz., Irwin NAYS: None ABSENT: Comm. Fitch Motion carried, 4-0 NEW BUSINESS There was VTT ADJOURNMENT ATTEST: