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May 24, 196710300:Torre Ave-, Cupertino, Calif,, 95ol4, Phone: 252-4505 C I TY 0F, C<.:U PERT'IN-O California MINUTES OF THE ARCH... & SITE CONTROL COMMITTEE MEETING OF MAY-24, 1967 TIME:, 8e,QO P.M. PLACE Council Chamber, City Hall .10300 Torre -Ave.,. Cupertino - I ; SALUTE TO THE FLAG :II ROLL CALL. Commo present; Fitch,,, Small,., Stern, Irwin Comm. absent'.- Kow tz ,Staff present. Chief Building Inspector, Bi11 Benev ch Recording ;Secretary, Lois.Inwards III COMMUNICATIONS A, Written -- There .were none, Bo Verbal 1.,. Mr.o.,Walter Adams, 18690 Blyswood, Los Gatos, asked the Committee. if they.wou.'ld consider. his ;proposed signat..this meeting o His application was placed on the. agen.da.. ;IV MINUTES OF THE ARCH, &.SITE.CONTROL COMMITTEE MEETING QF MAY 10,:1967 Moved by Comm,.Fitch, seconded, by Commo..Small, that the Mnu:teS of May ,10, - 1967 be:_ accepted as recorded, AYES. Comm.- Fitch,; Small, ,,Stern., Irwin NAYS e : None, ABSENT: Comm..Kowitz Motion carried, 4-0 v APPLICATIONS A, Application,. 270-HC-67, Richard J,., Kehrig, 963 Orchid Way, San Jose, requesting Archo.&;Site Approval to construe .a Standard Oil service station to be located at .the southeast'corner of Homestead Road and Blaney. Avenue. i _1_ Mr. Richard Kehrig, 963 Orchid Way, San Jose, said the building materials used in the construction of this service station are compatible to those which will be used in the entire shopping center: adobe -shade slump stone and simulated shake roof (Fire Zone 2 does not allow cedar shake roof unless building is completely sprinklered). Elevations of the service station were placed on the bulletin board and a small rendering of the artist's conception of the shopping center buildings was passed among the Committeemen to illustrate the colors which will be used. Comm. Stern asked if the red barn and old house will come down. Mr. Kehrig said all existing buildings will be coming down when the entire shopping center is built. He noted that the architect forgot to show on the plans the covered pump island on Blaney and the driveway from the shopping center to the service station. Mr. Selander, of Standard Oil, explained that the hip roof building will have a light beige concrete the roof. Planting will be at the corner radius, rear and side property lines, and in front of the restrooms. The "fin sign" (pole sign) will conform to the new Sign Ordinance. He confirmed that the slump stone will go all around the building. Comm. Fitch asked about provisions for trash. Mr. Selander said the 8 x 20 trash enclosure will be of slump stone and attached to the building. There will be hose bibs for the planters, with one control valve per planter, plus one in the building. Comm. Fitch asked what other signs they are planning to have. Mr. Selander said there will be one pole sign and a spanner sign on the end of the building and one the pump island canopy. They cannot anticipate what other signs the lessee will request. Lighting will be under the pump box and on all fcur sides of the building. There will be four electrcliers geared to hit the entrances but not to blind the motorists. Comm. Fitch asked about beverage and candy machines. Mr. Selander said they will be located inside the building. There will be a drinking fountain between the restrooms. Comm. Fitch asked if they are contemplating trading stamp signs, etc., and if so, he requested they be placed on a reader board or sentinal sign. Mr. Selander confirmed that there will be 6" concrete curbs. -2- Moved by Comm. Fitch9:seconded by Comm. Sma'11,,to recommend to the City Council approval of application 270-HC-67, per the following° 1; Per prints submitted, showing,slump.stone exterior and simulated. shake roof. 20 10 standard conditions. 3. Per the signs as.spelled out on the prints.. ko Landsca-ping; to be approved._ by' the Arch & :S to Committee prior to final.acceptance,of ;the building by the Building Department® Motion was amended by Comm, Fitch, seconded,, by Comm; 9mall,.:that this approval is subject to the approval of the Tentative -and Final Maps. Vote.. on Amendment. AYES. Comm. .Fitch,.Small; Stern,.,Irwin NAYS. None ABSENT: Comm... Kowitz Motion carried, 4-0 " 'Vote on Motion - AYES Comm. Fitch,, Small, Stern, Irwin NAYS None ABSENT`.- Commo.Kowitz Motion carried, 4-0 B.. Application 237-HG-679 W. A. -Sutton, 1618 .Kennewick, Sunnyvale, resubmitting for Arch. & Site, Approval to extend existing batting range at 22202 Homestead Roads from one. cage to three cag:eso Mr.,®: W. A. -Sutton; 1618 Kennewick, Sunnyvale, noted there were two problems that specifically needed to be clarified: parking -anal trash collection. He.said Mr Aronson; the property owner, has arranged for adequate parking adjacent to the tennis courts, from 'the; access .road, which is. well :<off the: heav ly-travelled Homestead Road. There is a steep :bank Pin,this area , along Homestead Road, and it is inconceivable that cars would attempt to park these and allowthe children try: to climb down to the bath-ng, cages°; Mr,. Sutton has arranged to have a large trash receptacle there that periodically will be taken to the dump, Admittedly; this is a difficult place to keep tidy because snacks are purchased nearby and eaten here, This is also the Moose Club picnic area. They, too, have provided trash barrels. -3- Mr. Sutton said the existing structure was merely an experiment and will be taken down in order to extend the one cage to contain thcee batting cages. There will be poles around the cages with wire to hold the nylon netting off the ground. The posts will be red- wood stained. Chairman Irwin asked the applicant if he has looked into any other materials other than netting. Mr. Sutton said netting is used to avoid damaging the baseballs. He is trying to keep the overhead down and, thereby, keeping the price within reach of most of the young boys. Chain link fencing would cost almost 3 times as much as the netting arrangement and would damage the balls. Comm. Fitch asked if there had been any objections from anyone. Neither the applicant nor the staff was aware of any objections. Mr. Sutton explained that he regarded this first arrange- ment as an experiment. He looks upon this new proposal as a prototype, and he would like to operate on this basis for 2 or 3,years. Be was agreeable to review of the operation by the Committee at any time. Comm. Small noted that this operation probably performs a very good service, although it leaves a lot to be de- sired, aesthetically. But it must be remembered that this is in an industrial zone. Chairman Irwin was concerned that this operation will probably grow, and he would like the Committee to have strict control over it. Comm. Fitch said Mr. Sutton should be commended for attempting to bring something like this to Cupertino. It is a good, healthy business, with the youngsters in mind. Moved by Comm. Small, seconded by Comm. Stern, that application 237-HC-67 be recommended to the City Council for approval, with the conditions that the posts are to be stained, the parking facilities shall be as shown on the plan, and approval to be subject to review by this Committee within six months. Motion was amended by Comm. Fitch, seconded by Comm. Stern, that the area is to be maintained in a profes- sional manner. Vote on the amendment: AYES: Comm. Fitch, Small, Stern, Irwin NAYS: None ABSENT: Comm. Kowitz Motion carried, 4-0 0 -4- Vote on motion. AYES. Comm Fitch, Small, Stern, Irwin NAYS None ABSENT. Comm.. Kowitz Motion carried, 4-0 Ca Application: 223-272-HC-67,_Smla Lands, Ltd, 22186 Homestead Road,.resubmitting for.Arch,; & -Site Approval to construct .two industrial 'bu:ild- ings to be located on the -.east -side of -,the ex.sting:industrial building at Simla,Lands, Mr.4 Aronson, 21450 Columbus Avenue., Cupertino,. presented his plans for the two industrial buildings, The `Co.mmittee decided they should be incorporatedinto "just:: the one file number o .272-HC-67 a Mr,:Aronson wept over his plans, as recorded in the Minutes of May lOth; He said the original application was -.for one building; for which present plans call for a 'redu.ction. in. size of that concrete block building and for another, taller building of tilt -up -concrete con- struction. The front of the taller building -will have exposed aggregate trim. He pointed outtheexisting, mature trees. -which will remain. The new parking spaces are laid.out 10 x 20 to conform with the -Ordinance. The buildings will have built-up tar and gravel roof which will be hidden behind:a parapet..The leases will allow forthe tenants to come before this body,`with plans for air conditioning, signs, etc. Comm..,Small..asked if the applicant Was -willing to clean up the landscaping in front of the now -defunct Milkhorn o Mr.Aronson said.this was what he planned to do on the up-comng,four-day Weekend® Mr, Aronson'Went on'to'say there will be'dou.ble lights every 30'' along the buildings. No accommodations ,have been `.made for electroliers in -the parking lot;- There areno residences nearby to be affected by these lights, Co.mm.o Fitch asked about fencing,. Mr. Aronson repeated Mrm Rich's plans (as noted in the Minutes of the previous mee-ting) for ;a 'fence to. protect his building materials 'Mr.Small suggested that<applicant come inseparately When ".he' gets' his payout ,for his binds, fences, etc, Comm.,..Small asked if there would be any cement mixing in this area Mr,, Aronson said there would not. Chairman Irwin noted there is a deficiency of six,parking spaces in order to comply with the Ordinance Mr, Aronson said -.there -will be many more parking spaces in the -area toward . the towers. -5- Comm. Fitch asked about the landscaping plan. Mr. Aronson said they are going along with the same type landscaping as is already rhf�re. In addition, they will have movable planters around the tilt -up building. Comm. Fitch noted two triangular sections in the parking area that could be developed into nice planters. Signs and landscaping should be evaluated at a later date, when the plans are firm. Moved by Comm. Fitch, seconded by Comm. Small, that application 272-HC-67 be recommended to the City Council for approval with the following conditions: 1. Per the prints submitted relative to the two proposed buildings. a. Showing location of existing trees b. Exterior lighting per prints C. The signs, bins arrangement, fences, and landscaping to be submitted for final approval of Arch. & Site Control Committee prior to final acceptance by Building Department 2. 10 standard conditions. 3. Parking spaces to be in compliance with City requirements. AYES: Comm. Fitch, Small, Stern, Irwin NAYS: None ABSENT: Comm. Kowitz Motion carried, 4-0 D. Application: 274-HC-67, Paul H. Holsinger, Jr., 22260 Lantis, Los Altos, requesting Arch. & Site • Approval to construct a "Mr. Steak" restaurant to be located on the nort-least corner of Stevens Creek Blvd., and Stelling Road, adjacent to the Shell Oil Service Station. This item was postponed. E. Application: 275-HC-6`T, Ad Art, Inc., 1225 North Fifth Street, San Jose, :requesting Arch. & Site Approval to erect a 3' x 25' metal and plastic marquee sign for "Tiff,3ny Billiards" located at the Portal Plaza Shopping Center. 10:� Mr.. Jim Mc Ley, of Ad Art, presented the rendering of the proposed sign. He said this sign is to goon the roof; it will sit on the beams. . They: will <then be on the same level as the other signs in the shopping center. The only change is the word "Tiffany's" will be red rather than green. Thus building sits back 300' from.:Stevens Creek Blvdo Mr. Bob Loomis, 10637 Creston Drive, Los Altos, said most of the other signs for this._ shopping center were made by another 'company., but they couldn't seem to come up with something acceptable to him. He felt this Ad .Art signwas much superior. Moved by Commo.Stern, seconded by Comm. Small, that application: 275'-HC-67 be -recommended to the City Council for approval on the basis of the drawings.submitted, with the understanding that the cue poles are not to be more than 10' above the rooflinem AYES. Comm, Fitch., -Small, Stern, Irwin NAYS- lNone ABSENT. Comm Kowitz Motion carried, 4-0. F. Application 276-HC-67, Adams Wallpaper Studio, 10066 So. -Saratoga -Sunnyvale Road,. Cupertino, requesting Arch,o & Site Approval to +.erect a. sign, Mr.- Falter Adams, 18690 Blyswood,. Los Gatos,_said he would like: to have: this woodensign constructed and hung at 10066 So..Saratoga=Sunnyvale,:Road. It is to go on `.the front of the former Chamber of- Commerce -building. Mrs.. Adams, 18690 Blyswood Los Gatos9,said this is her business. She has been there since October, but with- out a sign, her business location. is hard for people to find o She said the background ,is bl'ack9 the : s,croll is White with black letters, and,the oak leaf is gold with.green shading. 'Moved by Comm, Stern, seconded by Comm, -.Small., that ..application 276-HC-67 be recommended to the City Council for approval on the basis of plans submitted. AYES- Comma Fitch. -Small,., Stern, Irwin NAYS. None ABSENT. Comma Kowitz Motion carried, 4-0 _ _7 _ VI UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Kohn's Produce Depot. Chairman Irwin will bring this violation of the Sign Ordinance to the attention of the City Council. B. The sign at the old City Hall location will be coming before this Committee in the near future. C. The junk cars have been cleared away from the old Gagliasso house. D. The Goodwill Pick -Up Stations are beginning to look like trash collectors. Moved by Comm. Fitch, seconded by Comm. Small, to direct the staff to write a letter to Goodwill Industries re- commending they pick up more often, especially at their Bollinger and Blaney Station, and that they contact the Chairman of this body with regard to what action they plan to take. A carbon copy is to go to the Council. AYES: Comm. Fitch, Small, Stern, Irwin NAYS: None ABSENT: Comm. Kowitz Motion carried, 4-0 VII NEW BUSINESS A. Mayor Fitzgerald asked the Committee, in the case of new shopping centers, to consider.conditioning their approval to the effect that the sign surface can be changed but the sign shall stay essentially the same. This restriction should help when secceeding lessees come in for approval of their signs. 0 VIII ADJOURNMENT Moved by Comm. Stern, seconded by Comm. Small, to adjourn the meeting at 10:40 P.M. A F' PROVED : /s% Keith Irwin ATTEST: Chairman T �G. Chief Build n spector