April 10, 1980ASAC-257
SUMMARY MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE A.S.A.C. April 10, 1980, 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 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:
Minutes of Regular Meeting of March 20, 1980 approved
POSTPONEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Agenda Item No. 2 - Application HC-51,512.1 (Shutts & Schwimmer)
Agenda Item No. 8 - Togo's Restaurant
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
New Applications:
1. Application HC-51,330.2 - Charles Rifredi requesting approval of
architectural modifications to an existing commercial building.
Said property is situated on the north side of Stevens Creek Boulevard
easterly of Adriana Avenue.
Presentation: John Boitano
The applicant discussed his vandalism problems and the resulting need for
less window area. The Committee agreed that this concern and solution
were valid measures.
Chairman Bond requested comments from the audience, there were none
forthcoming.
Staff noted for the record that Ann Anger and Wes Williams, Monta Vista
residents had been notified of this meeting but that they were not
present. Staff also noted that these residents were in favor of tying
this architectural change to landscaping improvements. The Committee
believed that the proposed change did not warrant such a requirement, due
to the functional and security nature of the proposed brick.
Moved by Member Morrison, with a second by Member Johnson, to recommend
approval of Application HC-51,330.2 subject to conditions contained in
Resolution No. 934.
Motion carried 5-0.
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2. Application HC-51,083.2 - Cupertino Community Services requesting
approval for an exception to Section 6.03.3 of Ordinance 746 to permit.
® an additional ground sign on a site located on the south side of Stevens
Creek Boulevard approximately 450 ft. east of Stelling Road.
Presentation: John Tembroch, Cupertino Community Services
It was agreed that this organization did need some form of ground sign
identification. Staff explained that the Union Church and Villa Montessori
School were not willing to cooperate in sharing the existing school sign
with Cupertino Community Services.
The Committee was concerned with future needs for more signs on this site.
It was determined that any future tenants must integrate with the proposed.
sign or other existing signs, and that approval of the proposed sign should
have' such a'condition placed on it:'' Further, the proposed sign.should.be very
similar in design and size to .the existing school sign.
Chairman Bond requested comments from the audience, there were none forthcoming.
Moved by Member Sallan, with a second by Member Morrison to recommend
approval of Application HC-51,083.2 subject to conditions contained in
Resolution No. 935.
Motion carried 5-0.
3. Application HC-51,075.37 - Intersil requesting approval for site and
architectural modifications to an existing industrial facility complex
situated at the northeast quadrant of Tantau Avenue and Pruneridge Avenue,
in an MP (Planned Industrial Park) zoning district.
Presentation: Jim Perry, Carl Holvick and Company
The Committee had no concerns with the applicant's proposal dnd Staff's
recommendations. It was emphasized that the wall height should be
sufficient to preclude public viewing of any equipment.
Chairman Bond requested comments from the audience, there were none forthcoming.
Moved by Member Morrison, with a second by Member Ripplinger, to recommend
approval of Application HC-51,075.37 subject to conditions contained in
Resolution No. 936.
Motion carried 5-0.
INFORMAL REVIEW:
4. Dreyer'.s Ice Cream Restaurant - a review of sign. Said property is.located
on East Estates Drive.
Presentation: Jim Barker
• The applicant requested approval to allow a modified Pepsi logo on his
wall sign (different than previously presented to the Committee). It was
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determined that such a logo was not appropriate.
5. Application HC-51,392.611 - Four -Phase Systems, Inc. requesting approval of
modification of exterior color scheme for a light industrial building to be
situated at the southeast corner of North De Anza Boulevard and Mariani
Avenue in a P (Planned Development) zoning district.
Presentation: Bob Granhum and John Sobrato
The request was to change. from tan concrete with reflective brown windows
to white concrete with grey windows. Given the significant height of the
building, some Committee members felt that a white facade may be overbearing
in nature. It was also stated that such a color may present a stark
appearance.
Chairman Bond favored the contempary clean lines of a white building with
dark grey windows. Member Johnson participated in this discussion by
agreeing with Chairman Bond's position. Staff also expressed support for
this modification.
Chairman Bond asked for a roll call vote. The motion was stated as follows:
"Should the proposed color changes be approved?"
Motion denied 1-2-2
Ayes: Chairman Bond
® NOES: Members Morrison and Sallan
Abstentions: Members Johnson and Ripplinger
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The applicants were advised of their right for a hearing before the
City Council.
6. Down Under Restaurant - a review of sign. Said property is located on
the south side of Stevens Creek Boulevard, easterly of Stelling Road.
The applicant did not appear at this meeting. Staff explained that the
existing sign was installed without benefit of a permit. Staff concerned
with the wooden sign addition that did not tie in.with the existing
slumpstone sign. Accordingly, this application was brought to the
Committee for a decisison on whether Staff should approve the sign. Staff
was directed to inform the applicant of a.future ASAC meeting date at
which time the sign could formally be reviewed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
General Plan Discussion:
1. The Committee developed a standard ratio for the number of trees to be
provided in parking lot islands. A ratio of one tree per every six
parking stalls was determined to be appropriate. This standard would
apply only to parking lots visible to the public.
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2. The ASAC requested Staff to prepare a formal listing of the Committee's
suggested General Plan modifications, and to inform the City Council of
ASAC's desire to place a moratorium on development of potential historic
sites in the interium period prior to completion of the Historic
Preservation Ordinance.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Member Sallan expressed concern with a large stereo scene truck parked
in front of this store. It is being used as a advertising mechanism.
Staff indicated that the Code Enforcement Officer would be requested to
investigate this situation.
2. ASAC discussed the feasibility of Staff review only for Planned Develop -
went single-family detached unit projects. It was determined that this
a policy is appropriate due to the close resemblance to a standard Rl
subdivision.
INTERCOMMISSION NOTES:
None
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Bond adjourned the ASAC,meeting at 10:25 p.m. to the next
regular meeting of April 24, 1980.
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ATTESTS:
/s/ Dorothy Cornelius
Dorothy Cornelius
City Clerk
APPROVED:
/s/ H. Elliott Bond
H. Elliott Bond, Chairman
Architectural and Site Approval Committee
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