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SUMMARY MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE A.S.A.C. OCTOBER 4, 1979, AND
011EFERRAL OF RECOMMENDED DECISION OF VARIOUS PUBLIC HEARINGS TO THE CITY COUNCIL.
MEETING HELD IN ROOM 105 OF CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA
Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Bond with the salute to the
Flag.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Members Johnson, Morrison, Ripplinger, Sallan and Chairman Bond
Absent None
Staff Present: Kathryn McKenna Scott, Senior Planning Technician
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular Meeting -September 20, 1979 - approved as submitted
POSTPONEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Item 4 was postponed. Item 5 was removed from the agenda and is not
expected to be heard in the future.
®CONTINUED APPLICATIONS:
1. Application HC-51,075.48 - Benihana of Tokyo (Vallco Park) requesting
approval of exterior the roof element and signing for a restaurant to
be located in Vallco Fashion Park, on the easterly side of Wolfe Road.
Presentation: Walter Ward, Vallco Park
Scott Erwin, Vallco Park
Lum Chan, Lum Chan Associates
Richard Altuna, Lum Chan Associates
James Finnerty, Benihana
TILE ROOF:
Staff reviewed the background of this application and concerns previously
expressed by the Committee at the meeting of July 19, 1979.
Mr. Finnerty explained that the blue tile represents the national
identity of Benihana. In addition, the blue color would provide a
destinctive identity to the restaurant, an important consideration when
the shopping center is closed and Benihana is open for business.
In summary, the blue tile is essential to a profitable enterprise.
Mr. Ward stated that the Oriental atmosphere of Benihana is a positive
feature for the many foreign visitors to Cupertino.
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Member Ripplinger believed that a business should rely on a sign rather than blue
tile for adequate identity. Chairman Bond was surprised that Vallco would approve
this feature.
Member Sallan felt that there was no justification for this request. Her reaction
was that while a blue roof may be appropriate in the context of a separate
building, it would interrupt the visual peace of the clean Vallco lines. She 1k
stated that the applicants had not followed the Committee's previous advice to
strive for a compatible nature.
Member Morrison was not particularly concerned with the issue of the tile color,
but did express a preference for the lowering of the entry structure's appearance.
Member Johnson asked the applicant if any attempt had been made to revise the original
proposal. Mr. Altuna responded that Benihana firmly believed -in the blue the image.
Chairman Bond requested comments from the audience; there were none forthcoming.
Signing:
Staff expressed concern pertaining to the size of the proposed sign. Member Sallan
also was concerned with the proposed square footage.
Discussion ensued regarding individual lettering; it was concluded that ivory
lettering would be more intensive than the current proposal. A determination was
made that the proposed sign would provide a balance with the adjacent I. Magnin's
signing.
Recommendations:
Moved by Member Ripplinger, with a second by Member Sallan to recommend denial of
the blue color of the exterior tile element, based upon findings as expressed in
Resolution No. 909-of Application HC-51,075.48.
Motion carried 4-1
AYES: Committee Members: Johnson, RipT)ilinger, Sallan and Chairman Bond
NAYS: " " Morrison
ABSTAIN: it None
ABSENT " 11 None
Moved by Member Ripplinger, with a second by Johnson to approve proposed signing
for the Benihana Restaurant, subject to conditions contained in Resolution No. 910
of Application HC-51,075.48.
Motion carried 4-0-1
AYES: Committee Members: Johnson, Morrison, Ripplinger and Chairman Bond
NAYS: " it None
ABSTAIN: itifSallan
ABSENT : it it None
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2., Application HC-51,495.1 - Martin -Hayes, Inc. requesting approval of site,
architecture, landscaping and lighting for five single-family cluster
homes. Said property is situated at the northeast corner of Foothill
Boulevard and McClellan Road in a P (Planned Development with single-
family intent) zone.
Presentation: Russ Hayes, Industrial Noise
Jim Mills, Acoustical Services
Architectural and Site Approval Committee had concerns with only two
aspects of this application: noise problems associated with an adjacent
lounge, and visual intrusion potentials from Unit 3.
Mr. Mills explained that the cocktail lounge has no live entertainment
or windows. His professional opinion is that a proposed sturdy wood
fence along the northeasterly property line would preclude nuisance noises.
Staff raised a visual privacy concern not expressed in the staff report,
by suggesting a six-foot distance between floor and sill of upper story,
north elevation windows of Unit 3. The Committee and applicants agreed
with this recommendation.
Chairman Bond requested comments from the audience; there were none
forthcoming.
Moved by Member Sallan, with a second by Member Johnson, to recommend
approval of Application HC-51,495.1 subject to the conditions of
Resolution Number 911.
Motion carried 5-0.
3. Application HC-51,450.2 - Warren B. Heid (Borelli Brothers) requesting
approval of site, architecture, landscaping and lighting for an office
building consisting of approximately 6,500 sq. ft.. Said property is
situated on the north side of Stevens Creek Boulevard approximately
150 ft. easterly of De Anza Boulevard in a P (Planned Development with
commercial and professional office use intent) zone.
Presentation: Warren B. Heid, Architect
Mr. Heid presented a revised plan which addressed most concerns expressed
in the staff report. It was agreed that the revisions were satisfactory.
Chairman Bond requested comments from the audience; there were none
forthcoming.
Moved by Member Johnson, with a second by Member Ripplinger to recommend
approval of Application HC-51,450.2 subject to conditions contained in
.10 Resolution Number 912.
Motion carried 5-0.
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INFORMAL REVIEW:
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6. Consideration of a request by Anthony's Pier 9 Restaurant (Michael Del Monaco)
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Presentation: Michael Del Monaco
Andrew Perolio
The restaurant is currently under construction. It has become obvious
that a large vent is necessary for a boiler unit; subject unit would
be visible from De Anza Boulevard. Stafflwas concerned with this
feature, and thus brought it to the Committee's attention. It was
determined that this problem could be mitigated by:
(1) painting the vent to match the background
(2) placing a cluster of three trees in this vicinity
(3) ascertaining from a mechanical engineer whether the unit can be
reduced in height.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Bond adjourned the ASAC meeting at 10:25 p.m. to the next
regular meeting of October 18, 1979 at 7:30 p.m.
ATTEST:
Dorothy Cornelius
City Clerk
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APPROVED:
H. Elliott Bond, Chairman
Architectural and Site Approval Committee
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