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January 14, 1970CITY OF CUPERTINO, State of California 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014 Phone: 252-4505 HC-1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURE AND SITE APPROVAL COMMITTEE HELD JANUARY 14, 1970 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIF. The meeting was called to order at 8:05 p.m. by Chairman Small, who call to order subsequently led the assemblage in the flag salute. flag salute Committee members present: Adams; Ryner; McLaren; Marquez; Small. Also present: Chief Building Inspector Benevich and Recording Secretary Lucie M. Matzley. roll call There was a written reques t Mr.. Robert Neifing made a verbal request permitting. The Chief Building Inspector were -involved in the request. Member Ryner moved, Member Adams seconded to place Application 449-HC-70 as Item H. ation 450-HC-70 as Item I. for agenda placement, time advised that two applications late and it was passed unanimously placement on this agenda, and Applic- 1 Member Adams moved for approval of the minutes of December 10, 1969. Member Marquez seconded. The motion passed 3 - 0 with Members Ryner and McLaren abstaining for reasons of not having attended the meeting. Applications A. 337-HC-68: Ad Art, Inc.; requesting approval to replace #.jie existing sign with a 5' x 9' sign for Burger Chef Restaurant at 20803 Stevens Creek Boulevard (cont'd) Mr. Vernon Burgess represented Ad Art and introduced Mrs. Richard Messina, the applicants, whose presence had previously been requested by the Committee members. Chairman Small explained that, although this was not an Ordinance requirement, the applicant's cooperation was solicited in covering the garbage container area and enclosing same with some manner of screening. The applicant consented to find a solution. Member Ryner moved to recommend Application 337-HC-68 for approval per the sign plans as submitted together with the new landscaping plans, subject to the following conditions: 1) that the flax plant shall have a minimum height of 3 feet,from'ground to top level; 2) that the replacement for the existing magnolia trees shall conform to 15 gal. containers; 3) that a three -sided brick or similar,material trash container area enclosure be installed to'cover"all but the top portion of the cans and subject to the 12 Standard Conditions. Member Marquez seconded and it was passed unanimous.y es -HC-68 request 337-HC-68 approved with conditions page 2 Minutes of H Control January 14, 1970' HC-1 t 358-HC-68 legend 358-Hc-68 approved with conditions 412-HC-69 legend 412-Hc-69 one-year approval 42 legend B. 358-HC-68: Del Oro Developmeni Corporation; requesting approval to construct an 84 unit apartriient development on Mary Avenue. Re• submission. Mr. Carl Haaland, President of Del Oro Development, stated.that this application had previously received the approval of this Committee but that, for reasons beyond his control, 1the time limitations for both tentative map and architectural control had expired; however, nothing in the elevations, plans, -renderings, 'materials and site development had been changed. For the benefit of those Committee members who had not been at his original presentation of the application, Mr. Haaland presented a detailed description of the location of the site, the surrounding area, the materials to be used, the elevations, landscaping and proposed amenities. Member McLaren moved for approval of elevation and landscaping plans as s Conditions and to the Planning Depar that the first parking facility be e by the Planning Department. This.ap to the development as shown on the r was passed unanimously. lication 358-HO-68 :per the plot, tted, subject to the 12 Standard t checklist with the stipulation nated at the curb line as requested al also includes the entrance sign ring. Member Ryner seconded and it C. 412®HC-69a Atlantic Richfield Company; requesting approval to erect a 3'10" x;22'8"..:pole sign. at 1.0625 No. Sunnyvale=Sratoga Roa . Mr. Carl Blandin, the Construction Superintendent for Atlantic Richfield presented the application and briefly-lexplained the proposal. Mr. Blandin also stated that the'logo for the company would soon change and that the sign with the new logo, for which approval would be Sought at that time, woulChairman Small pointed out that this was c be p rof the pl was one of thecmostattractiveservice stations in the area and that � it would be a shame to have the appearance spoiled by a sign of this dimension. Mr. Blandin emphasized tha� this station was entitled to a sign however, that the sign would be changed in the foreseeable future, Member Adams moved for temporary appr 412_HC-69 per the plan as submitted& passed unanimously. The Chairman wanted the record to sho made reluctantly and only because of sign would be installed ghostly, D. 424®HC�-69a Federal- Sign and S install an 8" x 9'7" raised b Witter Building at 19220 Stew lira Jean Barbel' represented the sign proposed sign. The Chief Building Ins be similar to that in eXistehee at Ba for one year fdr At t McLaren seconded and it was that his approving vote had been e applicant°s statement that a smaller l Company; requesting approval to ed: metal Wall sign for the Dean Creek Boulevard:, any and briefly explained the or commented that the sign would. y's Bank in the same vicinity, , -- l approved to recoIIiariend A lication 424-HC 6- fo ondecl and it was passed unanimou-sly pp pp 9 approval, 42 �C-6 Member Marquez moved Member R er sec A 11 r Minutes of H Control January 14, 1970 E. 447-HC-70: Carriage Property Management When it was ascertained that the applicant was not in the audience, Member McLaren moved, Member Ryner seconded and it was passed unani- mously to place the application to the end of the agenda. F. 448-HC-709 John A. Sobrato; requesting approval to construct a 27,000 sq.ft. industrial building on Lot 17, West Valley Industrial Park II Mr. John Sobrato presented the application for a speculative building together with plans, a scale and outlines of what was proposed for the landscaping. He explained the landscaping to ultimately include lawn areas., exposed aggregate, 15 gals. pines and the existing red- wood trees. Mr. Sobrato explained that the building would be light beige in color and.would have a light weight concrete tile roof high enough to accomodate whatever airconditioning system a future tenant might necessitate.. Chief Building Inspector Benevich cautioned that the West Valley Industrial Park sites were required to provide landscaping to screen all parking areas to,the rear by resolution of this Planning Commis- sion and that the Planning Department had requested certain items, all of which were itemized on the Planning Department checklist. ® Member Marquez moved to recommend approval of Application 448-HC-70 per the site and development plans assubmitted,'sub.ject to the 12 Standard Conditions and the Planning Department checklist. Further, that any airconditioning to.be placed in the building in the future shall be below the roof line and not protrudd.�above the roof or be visible from the streets. Also, that the detailed landscaping plan for the ,proposal along with a proposal to screen the parking areas; shall be submitted for approval prior to the issuance of a building permit. Member $yner seconded and it was passed unanimously. At this point, Planning Director Sisk, Assistant planner Cowan, Director of,Public Works Yarborough and Assist City Engineer Visk.ovict visited the Council Chambers. The applicant had additional questions as to what was int0nded for the rear of the property line in regard to planting of-d ,screening method. Committee members and staff explained fully.. The Chair called a recess at 9040 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:50 P.m- G. 451-HC=70e Donald Pritzker. and George Fernandez; requesting approval to construct a 136®unit apartment dwelling westerly of and adjacent to Blaney Avenue. Member McLaren requesteathat she be permitted to abstain from all dis- cussions and votes. The Chairman so noted and approved. RC-1 page 3 447-HC-70 later agenda listing 448—HC-70 legend 448—HC-70 approved. with conditions arrival of. staff members explanations recess I451—HQ-70 legend member abstains page 4 staff cautions present- ation actions d.ef ined flexibility. urged: requirement: outlined lack of data cited Minutesof H Control January 14, 1970' Application 451-HC-70 cont'd Mr. Goodwin Steinberg, the architect for the project, presented the application. Chief Building Inspector,Benevich read the Planning Department checklist and cautioned th t the City Council had not approved the Use Permit and the Tentative Map,�'or this application. Mr. Steinberg explained that the zoni the proposal was for 25% less units t zoning and would be a planned communi and explained the method in which two changed to provide for a more pleasin plot and elevation plans, profile pla plans for varying treatments of fence different detailing in the roofing to explained that the landscaping around maintained by the tenants, but that t greens and landscaping would fall to When asked by the Chairman to do so, the Planning Commission had recommen be eliminated to gain additional ope spent considerable time discussing s masonry wall along the property line the proposed garage and carport comb seguent request for two -car garages 9�for the property was H-3 and that an would be permitted under the y developmentb. a then presented and one story units would be inter- appearance. Mr. Steinberg showed s showing segments of the buildings, around the property and plans for avoid repetitions. Mr. Steinberg the patios and fences would be .e overall ownership of the common corporate form of management. lanning Director Sisk explained that a to the City Council that two units areas and that the Commission had h items as lighting, the necessary djacent to the commercial ;property; ation, and the Commission's sizb- .d no carports. Director of Public Works Yarborough c�.mrmented that he would support the s to rec!mmeftd for this flexibilit rage and flexibility of a -garage and a carport;ab opposed to a two car garage he urged the Committee member' y as the matter of interngl circulation was of great concern to him. There followed much discussion among �,,he Committee members and questions Mere asked of, and answered by', the s aff members present at this meeting. Chief Building Inspector° Benevich read a memorandum addressed to the Building Department for su�ftission to the Architecture and Sate Approval: Committee in which the following requirements w re requested to be cons�dereda that a staff subcommittee be appointed com;osed of the Building official, the Director of Public Works and the P..a ing Director to further review and approve selectiohd for the dwelling its that the developer construct a complete prototype at tiie site of theiariufacturing to be reviewed by the _. , - _. members of .the subcoffimittee� the Ca.tyi�Councl and the Architectural Control - and that the st:eUctutal eleffients of tte modules shall be approved by, the Building official. Director of Public Works `larboroiigh pointed: out that these requ remei is had been discussed with the developer andi �� - � - � i�had been regiiestecl: to assure a conform mice to convental constructions. The Commmttee members felt that th®re�iwere a number of questions left un- answered and that only slides had been shown and no actual reiidsririgs. Also; that the modules might or might not b8 iased9 that a list of conditions, covenants and restrictions had "riot be8n reviewed by the City Attorney and that, most importantly- the Use Permi'and the Tentative Map had riot been approved by the City Council and was subject to inater:ai changed • 9 0 a- El U Minutes of H Control January 14, 1970 Application 451-HC-70 cont'd HC-1 page 5 Member Adams moved, Member Ryner seconded, Member McLaren abstained ' and it was passed 4 - 0 that the letter from the Public Works Department be made a part of this record and that the recommendation by the Director of Public Works be approved providing this concept is adopted. Member Ryner moved, Member Marquez seconded to continue Application 451-HC-70 to the next meeting of this Committee. Architect Steinberg maintained that this project was planned for some fifty units less than was allowed under the zoning regulations, that the applicant had been asked to give up one of his eleven acres for street widening .purposes., that the application had encountered many delays and that his client had done everything the City had asked. To now ask for a further delay would, according to Mr. Steinberg, consti- tute not only a hardship to his client but also unfair treatment. record adoption 451—HC-70 continued objection to delay voiced Chairman Small explained that, because there are so many matters left vague and without definite avenues of approach and because neither the tentative map nor the use permit had been approved by the City Council tivhu might, easily change the plans to such an extent that they would need to be returned to this Committee in any event, it would be the most lexplanation expedient way to postpone all further discussions until such time as all matters have been approved by the Council. Mr. Small indicated the Committee's willingness to call a special meeting to accommodate the applicant. The motion was passed 4 - 0 with Member McLaren abstaining. H. 449-HC-70. Foothill Fabrics; requesting approval of a single - face plexi-glas sign 24 sq.fto at 22383 Homestead Road. Mr. Robert Neifing of Amcoe Sign Company presented the application and briefly explained the proposal. Member Ryner moved for approval of Application 449—HC-70, Member Adams seconded and it was passed unanimously. I. 450-HC-70: Hillmer Piano & Organ Co.; requesting approval of a 12 sq.ft. sign at 22370 Homestead Road. Mr. Neifing presented the application and Chief Building Inspector Benevich explained the location. Member Adams moved, Member Marquez seconded and it was passed unani- mously to approve Application 450-HC-70 per the .plans submitted. 449—HC-70 legend 449—HC-70 approved 450—HC-70 legend 450—HC-70 approved Application 447-HC-70o Carriage Property Management Company, was ,post-'447-HC-70 poned to the next meeting upon the motion by Member Ryner and the second postponed by Member Adams and passed unanimously as the applicant had not yet I arrived in Chambers. There was no unfinished business. page 6 adjournment � Minutes of H Control January 14, 1970 There being no further business to cone before this Committee, Member 11 Marquez moved, Member Adams seconded and it was passed unanimously to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 11:35 P.m. ATTEST: Ex'- Officio APPROVED- Isl - E6 James Small Chairman HC-1 0. 1�1 • a n s MEMO To: From: Subject: EXHIBIT "A" C I T Y O F C U P E R T I N 0 January 14, 1970 File: 51,234 Bill Benevich, Chief Building Inspector Lee Yarborough, Director of Public Works Proposed Restrictions and Conditions for Architectural and Site Approval Committee Item 451-HC-70 It is understood that the applicant developing the acreage adjacent to Blaney Avenue northerly of the future Rodrigues Avenue desires to utilize a modular type construction with the building components to be built at an off -site factory location. Preliminary review of this concept of construction indicates that; there are a great many advantages; however, since this method is entirely different from conventional construction, it is incumbent; on the City to apply special conditions as safeguards to insure the proper and acceptable results. 4)The objective of the Architectural and Site Approval Committee will be to achieve the very highest quality, of development and make sure that the appearance of the buildings is compatible with the high standards established in Cupertino. On the basis of the development plans and the architectural control renderings which have been submitted, the committee can give its usual review, however, three additional requirements will be considered valuable. 1. That a staff sub -committee be appointed composed of the Building Official, Director of Planning, and the Director of Public Works to further review and approve the selection and use of various materials and architectural control treatment within the dwelling units, including the functional as well as the aesthetic parts of the structure. 2. That the developer construct a complete prototype at the site of the manufacturing. Said model should be an accurate dupli- cate of the exact dwellings to be furnished in the development. The special staff Review Committee as well as the Architecttural and Site Approval Committee and the City Council must approve the structures prior, to issuance of building permits. 3. That the structural elements of the modules shall be approved by the Building Official and must meet any requirements established for this method of construction. The Building Official shall be responsible for inspecting and manufacturing process to insure quality and code control. Please see that the Architectural and Site Approval Committee receives these recommendations and ,your explanation of the various technical factors involved in this type of construction. EXHIBIT It Alt • o ..;ca.. ,i~^ Co~.pany ?3~) 'roL~ ~ Countrf Vi12~+ge Fyla %+ltn, California a`aritler:ea This will tcnfit:° tie action of the Citp Cau.~ci3 oaken at its rl•-•~tinX .~f ~anuar~ l~', I970 at Ghicn four ~pplicatiau~ ~~=-:ice-7l] ar3 ' SG-cC-7[? xere ~.r,Ftovad. n~~rovgl of these a~~l~c~tion~ --as cs:z suc,ect er> L'ue cc;a„itions ispose:S ty the nrc`titectural arc: Site ~ r.Frov~2 C~irt~e. ~cr; triac y:crs, CTt? Q= CUPS? 1Zt:p „~. i:. ~a•d~r +.itp C -r+.-~is:~c.c•• I?i; nctor ,t~,.r ~•. : 1-~' T Minutes of H Control January 14, 1970 HC-1 Page 5 Application 451-HC-?0 cont'd Member Adams moved: Member Ryser seconded, Member McLaren abstaitted record and it wen gassed 4 - 0 that the letter Eros the Public Works Department adoption be wade a pert of this record .and that the recommendation by the ~ 'Director of Public h'orkebe approved. providing this concept is adopted. Member Ryser moved, Me.:aer Marquez seconded to continue Application ~1-HC-70 451-HG70 to the .next meeting of this .Committee. continued Architect Steinberg maintained that this prc~ect xas planned for some fifty units 3ess than xas allowed under the zosing regutat~nnR, that the appiiceat`had been asked to give up one of his clever. acres far... ob,jcgtioa to street widening purposes, that the application had encountered mar{y del~}r voiced deist's and'that his client had lane everything thr City had asked. To now ask for a furthez delay uauld, according Lo Mr. Steinberg, consti- lute ao~ aaly s ktardship to his client but also unfair treatment. Chai:~ari Small explained that, because there are ao many matters left. vague sad without definite avenues of agproach and because neither-the tentative map nor the use permi". had been approved by the City Council ;.:._ ::.i.3ht easily change the glans to'such as extent that they would aced ' to be returned to this Committee in any event, it would be the-most ~explanatioa expedient way to postpone all f~:rther discussions until such time. as s1l setters-have been approved by the Council. Mr. Small indicated the Committee's xillin3ness to call a special meeting to accommo3ate the $PPlicant: The oration was passed 4 - O xith Member McLaren abstaining. H. 449-HC-70: Foothill Fabrics; requesting approval of a single- Pace plexi-glas sign 2k sq.ft. at 22383 Homestead Road. Mr."Hobert Neifing of Amcoe Sign Company presented the application and briefly explained the proposal. Member Ryser moved for approrai of Application 449-HC-7C> Member AdnmF seconded and it xas passed unanimously. I. 45o-HC-70: Hillmer Piano-& Organ Co.; requesting approval of a 12 sq. ft. sign et 2y370 ~3o:..estead Rcad. N's. fieifing presented the application sad Chief Building T_nspector Benevich explained Lhc location. Member Adams. moved, Me.::oer Nsrq:;ez seconded and it was 2;assed unari- mously to approve App3icaticn =:~O-HC-7C Y-e: the plans s;:4aitted. _'.-r•< l;i;-._v.._')n. ..r;oc~ Prn:..rty MKnaaement t:dspany> wgs post- 4v~-nL-tu poised to the next meeting upon the oration by p4ember-ttyner ~u.a tae oeco:;.i r::s:.Ycnec by Member Adams and passed unanimously as the applicant had not yet arrived in Chambers. 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