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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. - 1 - Minutes of April 10, 1980 A.S.A.C. Meeting (continued) ASAC-257 i 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 - 2 - s Minutes of April 10, 1980 A.S.A.C. Meeting (continued) ASAC-257 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 0 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. - 3 - Minutes of April 10, 1980 A.S.A.C. Meeting (continued) ASAC-257 6 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. • ATTESTS: /s/ Dorothy Cornelius Dorothy Cornelius City Clerk APPROVED: /s/ H. Elliott Bond H. Elliott Bond, Chairman Architectural and Site Approval Committee 0 - 4 -