November 26, 1984ASAC-361
SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE
APPROVAL COMMITTEE OF NOVEMBER 26, 1984. MEETING HELD IN THE
CONFERENCE ROOM 106 OF CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA 95014..
The Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Miller who
led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Committee Members Mann, Morrison, Rooker and Chairman Miller
Absent: Committee Member Nobel
Staff Present: Steve Piasecki, Associate Planner
NEW BUSINESS:
Item 1) AaalicationHC-51s075_40=Carter _Hawley_Hale_Stores,_Inc_
(Emaorium=Caewe111__Formerly__i►ullock.s__De_QartmentStore) -
Requesting modification of ASAC Resolution No. 528 to permit
illumination of an existing sign.
The Committee continued Item Number 1 to the meeting of
December 10, 1984 to allow time. to notify neighboring
property owners of the requested change to illuminate the
south facing building mounted wall sign.
INFORMAL REVIEW OF USE PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
Prior to hearing items regularly scheduled on the agenda, the
Committee considered the following item which is scheduled before the
Planning Commission.
Aaalications__27_Z=B1and 23-U-B4_=_ John Vidov_ich(CuEertinoTown
C_e_nt_er__Proaerties) - Use Permit to increase the allowable office
square footage to 160,000 sq. ft., reduce the conventional
residential condominium dwellings from 245 dwellings to 112 and
construct 242 senior housing dwellings.
Presentation: John Vidovich, applicant
Dennis Henmi, architect
Sylvia Kwan, architect
The applicants explained the architectural modifications which
substituted stucco for the wood siding materials originally proposed
for the senior housing project. The applicants felt that the stucco
material would better blend with the condominium units.
Additionally, the applicants modified the fascade of the four-story
office building to incorporate squared off columns at the first level
to match columns planned for the two-story office building on the
corner of Stevens Creek Boulevard and Torre Avenue.
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The Committee Members reviewed the proposal and indicated their
consent with the modifications. The Committee felt that many of the
objections raised during the initial discussion of this item have
been significantly addressed by these modifications.
One Member still feels that this proposal does not belong in this
location. He indicated that the project development does not provide
an adequate transition from the lower intensity along Stevens Creek
Boulevard, still has traffic concerns and believes the improvements
must take place first, and he questioned the logic of providing more
senior housing when community needs',housing aimed at the work force.
The Committee's consensus was the problems associated with site are
"soluble" and that the proposal should proceed ahead from here with
the consent of the Committee relating to design and architecture.
Item 2) Aoglication21-U_84___Michael Weber and Fred_ Michaud - Use
Permit to add approximately 14,000 sq. ft. to an existing
5,000 sq. ft. office building. The subject property is
located on the southwest corner of Richwood Drive and Miller
Avenue. (Continued from the Meeting of November 13, 19B4)
Member Rooker abstained from discussion of this item.
The applicant was returning to illustrate the architectural
elevations. The Committee noted again the architecture is
different from surrounding buildings, that it was somewhat
detached from the Vallc❑ Area to tie in, but the Committee
felt that the compatibility, with surrounding structures was
not necessary.
The Committee reaffirmed its consent with the proposal.
Item 3) Application_26-U-B4___Fontana_s_Inc. (Restaurant__Exeansion)
- Use Permit to expand an existing 3,500 sq. ft. restaurant
by 1,400 sq. ft. for a total of 4,900 sq. ft. Fontana's
Restaurant is located on the south side of Stevens Creek
Boulevard approximately 900 ft. east of Stelling Road.
(Continued from the Meeting of November 133, 1984)
The Committee reviewed the modified architecture which
continues the roof line treatment over the proposed addition
area, the Committee concluded that the change was what they
were looking for and that the site plan changes removing the
compact spaces from proximity to the restaurant was
desirable. The Committee discussed the, possibility of
incorporating a medianization of the traffic ingress and
egress off of Stevens Creek Boulevard: The applicant agreed
to look into this change with staff.
Item 4) Application27_U-e4___ Torre _Professional _ Center (Milton J_
_P_agoniss_DDS) - Use Permit to expand an existing single
story office structure by 1,,B90 sq. ft. into a two story
office structure. The property is located on the west side
of Torre Avenue, approximately 100 ft. north of Pacifica is
Drive. (103B3 Torre Avenue) '
Member Rooker abstained from discussion of this item.
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Presentation: Hill Plimpton, representing applicant
The Committee expressed concerns about the parking deficit.
The Committee noted possible solutions including. adding
diagonal spaces along the parking aisle on the south side of
the building, providing off -site parking, or demonstrating
through a parking survey that the parking standard proposed
is sufficient.
The Committee reviewed the architectural elements and felt
that some architectural detailing should be incorporated
onto the south side of the building, perhaps using windows
or other architectural elements. The applicant agreed to
look into treatment of the southerly fascade.
INFORMAL REVIEW:
Item 5) AggLication 79-U-837 _=De_-Anza Centre _(Edwin_J__Myers) -
Informal Review of landscaping for an existing commercial
center located on the east side of De Anza Boulevard •350 ft.
north of Hollinger Road.
Presentation: Michael Horton
After reviewing the application, the Committee requested
that the applicant provide the following:
- Plant more shrubs along the southerly side of the
L-shaped building of a larger scale to provide
screening.
- The applicant has the option of enlarging the grassed
area along De Anza Boulevard and reducing the rows of
shrubs planted adjacent to the building.
The Committee clarified that the grass mounding would be 18
to 24 inches in height. The applicant pointed out the trash
enclosure locations in the back of the building and two
trash enclosures located in the front area. The Committee
approved the landscape plan with the minor changes noted
above.
DISCUSSION(: ASAC Meeting of December 24, 1984 was cancelled.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of November 13, 1984 were approved' as published.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned -at 8:30 p.m to the next regularly scheduled
Architectural and Site Approval Committee Meeting of
December 10, 1984.
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ATTEST:
/s/ Dorothy Cornelius
City Clerk
APPROVED:
/s/ Martin Miller
Chairperson