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November 10, 196610300 Torre Avenue Cupertino., California., 95014 Phone: 252-4505 --------------------------------------------- - -------------------- CITY OF CUPERTINO California MINUTES OF THE ARCHITECTURAL &-SITE APPROVAL COMMITTEE MEETING OF NOVEMBER 10., 1966 TIME: 8-.00.P,,m. PLACE: 10300 Torre Avenue., Cupertino., Council Chambers I ROLL CALL Committeemen present.- Irwin., Kowitz., Small., Stern, Fitch Committeemen absent.- None Planning Comm. present: Buthenuth., Frolich., Horgan, Hirshon .Staff present-. Planning Director.,, Adde'.Laurin , Chief Bldg. Inspector, BillBenevich Assistant Planner.,. Jim- Nuzum . Recording Secretary, Lois Inwards II WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A., Letter of October,26th, relative to the review of the Wilson property development, from the "proposed Firestone store to the Post Office, III MINUTES OF THE ARCHITECTURAL & SITE APPROVAL COMMITTEE MEETING OF OCTOBER 27, 1966. Moved by Mr.,Small., seconded by Mr® Irwin., that the, Minutes of October279 1966, be approved as: -submitted. ,Chairman Fitch stated the City Council, at their last meeting, -felt approval of the Shaw application would be premature so it was delayed for two weeks. Motion carried, 5-0 IV APPLICATIONS REVIEW Chairman Fitch asked the Planning Direct.or to comment on his Department's views for developmentof the Wilson property. The Directorsaidthis particular area is zoned Commercial with no Conditions attached. Certain specified uses are permitted without Use Permit, Other uses are.permitted with a Use Permit, such as auto service stations, etc. The Architectural & Site Approval Committee canland should impose conditionsregarding style., building materials, tidiness, etc®9 to their recommendations for approval.: The Planning Director said a Use Permit will be needed for the Firestone store. That application has had one public hearing before the Planning Commission, with a second hearing coming up at the next regular meeting. The Planning Director said you can mix different archi- tectural styles compatibly, with care. But he stressed the point that if we are to have an "English Village" complex here, it should extend to Stevens Creek Blvd. The Director said this particular area is a fairly nice shopping area. It would be very desirable to continue the quality, and even upgrade the future buildings, as the development progresses down Stevens Creek Blvd. toward the College area. Chairman Fitch asked if there has been any long-range planning within or without the City. The Planning Direc- tor said there has not. This particular property has been zoned CG (General Commercial). • Dr. Kowitz asked what the specific feeling of the Planning Department is in regard to different types of architecture within a development. The Director said that, personally, he feels that a good architect and use of good building materials are the key to whether or not a development is good. Planning Commission Chairman Hirshon said it was brought out at the last Planning Commission meeting that there was going to be an "English style village" behind here and it is of concern to the Planning Commission that there should be some uniformity of architecture in that area. He said the Planning Commission would like to be told how the Firestone proposal fits in with the other proposals for that area. Present plans show eight stalls of the Firestone store facing directly at Shaw's Ice Cream Parlor. No parking patterns, no landscaping, and no traffic pat- terns have been submitted to the Planning Commission. Mr. Wilson said the parking lot will be three times the building area. Mr. Irwin said this is what was bothering him. Mr. Wilson added that the parking plan for these buildings is all along the front. Dr. Kowitz noted the lack of a general plan for the area. Comm. Frolich said one problem that is bothering the Planning Commission is the Firestone store. There are hopes that a junior department store might be built here. A good department store would then be built behind the Firestone store. Firestone has their own architecture; the same holds true for the Straw Hat Pizza Parlor and Red Barn Restaurant. The Planning Director said the Architectural & Site Approval Committee has jurisdiction over landscaping. If the pro- perty has to be subdivided it must come before the Planning Commission, and jurisdiction is very limited. _2_ 0 Mr. John Challis, Red Barn representative, said this.is not their standard building that they plan to buildonthis property. They have added.booths inside and changed the roofing:materials. They will be happy to landscape any way the Architectural and Site Approval Committee would like to have it done., Mr Shaw said the architecture of Shaw's Ice Cream Parlor is designed to lend itself to the old English house next to it, or to any other type of architecture Mr. Charles Olson, of Straw Hat Pizza- said- he.has.had their architect make the desired changes requested by the Architectural & Site Approval Committee at their last meeting. ;Mrm. Rick Anderson, of Gunn -Miller Realtors, described the 'Firestone building. This building is not too close to the English Tudor house; rather, they think of the Firestone store as a part of the existing Crossroads Shopping Center. There would be a division between Shawls and Firestone. He could not speak for Firestone, .but from the tone of their letter, it looked to him like Firestone. is willing to.work With the City as to.material.s and orientation of the building, -Mr®. Wilson went over the plot..plan of the entire -area to orient everyone as to the placement of the .vari Mr. Irwin asked if they could use used brick instead of shipping in their glazed brick. The applicant was not re- ceptive to this. It was brought out that the Fire Marshall has stated that aluminum shakes will not be allowed in Fire Zone Two. The roof must be of incombustible material. Mr. Challis said they would be willing to use a roof material accept- able to the Fire Marshall and the Building Department. Mr. Ralph Henderline, of Straw Hat Pizza, said they had their architect come to Cupertino to take a look at the site and then go back and make a rendering, taking into consideration the suggestions made at the last Architec- tural and Site Committee meeting. He would like very much to have a decision on his building at this meeting and is willing, if the Committee deems necessary, to make any changes they request. A. Application: 250 -HC -66, Straw Hat Corporation, 1+680 Washington Avenue, San Leandro, requesting • Arch. & Site Approval to construct a restaurant on the south side of Stevens Creek Blvd., between Crossroads Center and the old Wilson home. Chairman Fitch read the Minutes of the previous hearing on this application. Mr. Charles Olson presented the blueprints and was asked if the sign could also be presented at this time. He stated the support of the sign also serves as a support of the overhang of the roof. It conforms to the Sign Ordinance. They also normally have non -advertising neon "OPEN" and "PARKING" signs. Mr. Olson said they plan to install juke boxes as well as FM background music. The appurtenances on the top of the building will be screened with a lap siding or louvered type screen. The roof will be tar and gravel, with large, red rocks. Seating capacity will be in excess of fifty, so this would be a B-3 occupancy and must be treated with a one-hour material. The applicant was directed to contact the Building Department on this. Dr. Kowitz was not in favor of tar and gravel roof in this area. It was pointed out that the thick butt shake roof approved for Vallco Park was an exception and this ruling did not amend the Ordinance. Mr. Irwin objected to the yellow above the brick wainscot- ing on the exterior walls. Mr. Olson agreed to change this to beige. Mr. Irwin was in favor of darker exterior colors, otherwise he had no basic objections to this proposal. Mr. Small's only objections were the rock roof and the appurtenances on the roof. -24- Dr. Kowitz would like to see a general landscaping plan for the entire area® He also objects to the rock roof. Mr®Stern objects to the roof materials and to the ap- purtenances on the roof. Mr. Olson said that if it is -economically feasible to put the appurtenances inside, they will do this. If not., they will be on top the roof and screened; There was some discussion of alternate roof materials. When asked his opinion, Architect Bill Meyers said if the roof is designed for tar and gravel it is not designedfora the roof. Cement asbestos shingles would be close.. Moved by Mr. Stern, seconded- by Mr. Irwin., to recommend for approval application 25.0®HC-66..with the following contingencies. 1® The 10.standard conditions to be preserved. 2a. Appurtenances on the roof to be confined_ within the building or, if economically unfeasible, they are. to be camoflaged or screened in such a manner as to be incorporated into the.roof line. 3m The colors to be in keeping with the rest of the building. 4. The roof not to be rock, but rather red cement .asbestos the shingles. 5m Landscaping to be submitted for approval prior to ficial acceptance of the building. 6. Sign approved per sketch submitted., with the.maximum height limit imposed. Motionwas amended by Mr. Irwin, seconded by Dr. Kowitz9 that the colors are to be darker than in the artist9s rendering. Vote on amendment. AYES. Messrs,, Irwin, Kowitz, Small, .Stern., Fitch NAYS. None Amendment carried., 5-0 Vote on the motion.- AYES: otion.AYES. Messrs. Irwin., Kowitz, Small, Stern, Fitch.. NAYS: None Motion carried, 5®0 Chairman Fitch called for a recess at 10.25 P.M. Meeting reconvened at 10.35 P. me B Application. 242-HC®66, Red Barn System, Mr. Challis,_ 4949 El Camino Real, Los Altos,, requesting Arch® & Site .Approval to construct a restaurant (Red.Barn), to be located at the south side of Stevens Creek Blvd., east of the Post Office, ®5m Mr. Irwin asked Mr. Challis if there has been any change in their plans. Mr. Challis said the building is approxi- mately the same size (still seats 42) but now has booths. He will meet the sign requirements and the Fire Marshall's roof material requirements. He said their quality control and cleanliness are better than most. The operator will be responsible for the cleanliness of the area. The sign will be submitted at a later date for approval. The building will be red brick. The applicant was told he could not have an aluminum roof; perhaps he, too, would like to go to asbestos shakes. Dr. Kowitz stated he was not impressed with the building design. Mr. Stern does not feel this business will blend in with the others proposed for this area. Mr. Irwin asked about the landscaping. Mr. Challis repeated they will do whatever the City of Cupertino desires. Mr. Small feels the applicant has done an excellent job of improving their original proposal. His main objection . is that it will sit right next door to the Post Office. Dr. Kowitz stated that since the Red Barn people feel they cannot redesign their building, he was in favor of a motion at this time. Mr. Challis requested permission to withdraw the applica- tion before a formal motion is made. He would like to meet once more with the Architectural and Site Approval Committee. Mr. Challis said he is prepared to take this matter to Court, if necessary. He feels the Committee is being arbitrary. After further deliberation, Mr. Challis asked that this application be sent to the City Council without recom- mendation rather than a recommendation for denial. Moved by Dr. Kowitz, seconded by Mr. Stern, that appli- cation 242 -HC -66 be submitted to the City Council for review. AYES: Messrs. Irwin, Kowitz, Stern, Fitch NAYS: Mr. Small Motion carried, 4-1 Mr. Wilson stated there are 93,000 people in the area now, and we would do a whale of a lot more business in Cupertino if we had the equipment. W y V NEW BUSINESS Moved by Mr. Small, seconded by Mr. Stern, that letters be written to the managers of Gemco and Mayfair Market, asking them to keep up their parking lots, and asking for their assistance in the City of Cupertino's Beautification Program® VI OLD BUSINESS None, VII ADJOURNMENT Moved by Mr. Irwin, seconded by Mr, Small, to adjourn the meeting at 11010 P.M. APPROVED %s% Guy We Fitch Chairman