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SUMMARY MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE A.S.A.C., .SEPTEMBER 6, 1979, and
REFERRAL OF RECOMMENDED DECISIONS OF VARIOUS PUBLIC HEARINGS TO THE CITY
COUNCIL. MEETING HELD IN ROOM 105 OF CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA
Meeting called to order at 8:10 p.m. by Chairman Bond with the salute to the
Flag.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Members Johnson, Ripplinger and Chairman Bond
Absent: Member Sallan
Staff Present: Kathryn McKenna Scott, Senior Planning Technician
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular Meeting -August 23, 1979 - Approved as submitted
POSTPONEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Application HC-51,015.22 - Mardesich Company (Crossroads Center) requesting
approval for a comprehensive sign program for that portion of the Cupertino
Crossroads Center under the ownership of the. Mardesich Company. Located
at the southwest quadrant of Stevens Creek Boulevard and De Anza Boulevard.
Presentation: Nick Mardesich
Staff expressed a clarification concerning this application - the adjoin-
ing Cupertino Crossroads site does possess a formal sign program (can
frame, white background, varied lettering colors).
The Committee had no particular concerns with the proposed individual
lettering style or .size specifications.
Member Ripplinger objected to the intense illumination of certain red tones.
After some discussion, it was agreed that Red 2415 and all similar tones
should be excluded from this sign program. The proposed range of colors
presented no other concerns.
Chairman Bond requested comments from the audience; there were none forthcoming.
It was determined that dark brown returns should be mandatory for each
sign.
Moved by Member Johnson, with a second by Member Ripplinger to approve
application HC-51,015.22 subject to conditions contained in Resolution
No. 905.
Motion carried 3-0
AYES: Members Johnson, Ripplinger and Chairman Bond
ABSENT: Member Sallan
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2. Application HC-51,458.2 - Griffin and,Murren requesting approval of
site, architecture, landscaping and lighting for nine single-family cluster
homes. Located at the northeast corner of Granada Avenue and Byrne Avenue.
Presentation: Rodger Griffin, Architect
The Architectural and Site Approval Coimmittee had no concerns with rear
yard setback distances or the placement of Building III. Discussion then
followed regarding privacy protection,'imeasures proposed by the applicant;
the Committee agreed that the proposals were satisfactory.
Mr. Griffin stated that he had attempted to blend the architectural style
of his development somewhat with the surrounding community and that his
efforts were hindered by difficulties'):in finding one predominant type.
.However, the Committee agreed that the. proposed elevations were appropriate
for the Monta Vista area.
Some discussion ensued regarding landscaping and solar rights issues.
The applicant discussed his concept for wall -mounted lighting fixtures;
Condition 15 of ASAC Resolution No. 906 provides explanatory details.
_Chairman Bond requested comments from the audience; there were none forthcoming.
Moved by Member Ripplinger, with a second by Member Johnson to recommend
approval of Application HC-51,458.2 subject to conditions contained in
Resolution No. 906.
Motion carried 3-0
AYES: Members Johnson, RipplingerJand Chairman Bond
ABSENT: Member Sallan
3. Application HC-51,299.4 -.Stevens Creek Office Center requesting approval
of site, architecture, landscaping, lighting and signing for three office
buildings consisting of approximately'I31,400 sq. ft. Situated on the north
.side of Stevens Creek Boulevard approximately 500 ft. westerly of Saich Way.
Presentation: John Volckmann, Stevens Creek Office Center
John Barksdale, Stevens Creek Office Center
Ken Arutunian, Landscape Architect
The Committee reviewed a Minute Orderifrom the Planning Commission requesting
ASAC review of the proposed parking lot layout. After considerable discus-
sion, the Committee determined that the location and ratio of compact stalls
was permissible.
The applicants suggested that a wood shake roof be installed on Building A
rather that the dramatic blue tile as',originally requested. It was agreed
that wood certainly would harmonize with existing buildings on the site.
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® The applicants were uncertain as to precise plaza treatment proposals, but
agreed with the Committee's preference for earthtones.
Regarding the proposed ground sign height, the Committee unanimously agreed
that the sign was a unique architectural element which warranted 20 ft.
Chairman Bond requested comments from the audience; there were none
forthcoming.
Moved by Member Johnson, with a second by Member Rippingler to recommend
approval of Application HC-51,299.4.subject to the conditions of Resolution
No. 907.
Motion carried 3-0
AYES: Members Johnson, Ripplinger and Chairman Bond
ABSENT: Member Sallan
4. Application HC-51,452.- Hymel-Hathaway requesting approval of site, arch-
itecture, landscaping and lighting for a 60-unit condominium development.
Located at the southwest corner of De Anza Boulevard and Lazaneo Drive.
Presentation: Pam Blackman, Hymel-Hathaway
Michael B. Dillon, Landscape Architect
John Lien, Architect
Jim Mills, Acoustical Consultant
® In order to accommodate the necessary parking stall widths and to provide
for additional landscape areas, the Architectural and Site Approval Committee
agreed to permit the deletion of six stalls from the site and to provide for
several compact stalls. The parking ratio will therefore be reduced from
2.31 to 2.21. Specific permissible locations were delineated by the
Committee for stall reductions and compact sizes.
The Committee was not concerned with privacy impacts upon patio units
adjacent to the common open space area.
Considerable discussion regarding the Lazaneo Drive frontage occured.
It was determined that landscaping in the vicinity of the northerly parking
area should be substantially increased and that the wall should be a
maximum of 4 ft. high. Mr. Jim Mills, acoustical consultant, stated that a
high wall in this vicinity was not essential. Other sound attenuation
measures will be provided for in working drawings submitted at the building
permit level.
In answer to staff's query, the architect for the project stated that a
sound wall, depicted in Exhibit B, will be deleted at the building permit
level.
It was determined that pavement treatment for the driveway area was not
required due to minimal public viewing capabilities. It was further
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determined that it was not feasible to require two handicapped parking
stalls on this site, but that access for handicapped persons should be
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provided to the common open space area.
Chairman Bond requested comments froml�the audience; there were none forthcoming.
Moved by Member Johnson, with a second by Member Ripplinger, to recommend
approval -of -Application HC-51,452.sub"ect to the conditions contained .in
Resolution No. 908.
Motion carried 3-0
AYES: Members Johnson, Ripplinger and Chairman Bond
ABSENT: Member Sallan
INFORMAL REVIEW:
1. Andrew Jara (Pacifica Drive Office.Building) - The Committee approved
a revised ground sign format for this project.
2. Northwest Quadrant of Stevens Creek Boulevard and De Anza Boulevard -
The Committee approved a revised parking lot lighting fixture for this
vicinity, as the original design is no longer available.
3. Park Plaza (Condominum Project - Southwest quadrant of Portal Avenue
and Stevens Creek Boulevard.)
Preliminary use permit review of subject application was conducted by
the Architectural and Site Approval Committee. Concerns were expressed
regarding the.project's density and also the massive impact of three-
story units upon adjacent single family residences.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
INTERCOMMISSION NOTES: None
ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Bond adjourned the ASAC meeting It 10:25 to the next regular session
of September 20, 1979 at 7:30 p.m.
APPROVED:.
H. Elliott Bond, Chairman
ATTEST:
City Clerk