May 8, 1980ASAC-259
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SUMMARY MINUTES.OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE A.S.A.C. May 8,.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 7:35 p.m. by Member Sallan with the salute to the flag.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Members Binneweg, Morrison, Ripplinger, Rooker and Sallan
Absent: None
Staff Present: Kathryn McKenna Scott, Senior Planning Technician
ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON
The first order of action was to elect a new Chairperson. Member Ripplinger
nominated Member Sallan for Chairperson. Member Morrison nominated Member
Ripplinger'for Chairman. The motion to elect Member Sallan was approved on
a 3-2 vote with the following roll call:
AYES: Members Binneweg, Ripplinger and Rooker.
NAYS: Member Morrison
ABSTAIN: Chairperson Sallan
Member Rooker motioned to nominate Member Ripplinger as,Vice Chairperson.
The motion was approved on a 4-0 vote, with Member Ripplinger abstaining.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
'Hinutes of Regular Fleeting of. April 24,.1980 approved as submitted
POSTPONEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
New Applications:
1. Application HC-51,487.1 - Far West Savings (State Mutual) requesting approval
of modifications to site, architecture and lighting for a 10,000 sq. ft. office
building, and requesting approval of landscaping for an office building/townhouse
development. Property is located at the southwest corner of Stevens Creek Blvd.
and Finch Ave. in a P (Planned Development) zoning district.
Presentation: Richard Dimon,. James Foug and Associates
It was determined that Planning Commission concerns regarding this application
had been adequately addressed by the applicant.
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Staff presented exhibits of previous ASAC approvals, for review by the
Committee.
Member Rooker suggested that a curb break should be provided at the intersection,
and that care should be taken to ensure that the flag pole is constructed of
quality materials.
It was determined that the applicant should decrease the public sidewalk
width in order to accommodate additional landscaping along Finch Avenue.
A conceptual planting plan for this project was presented by the applicant.
Signing was informally discussed.
Chairman Sallan requested comments from the audience; there were none forthcoming.
Moved by Member Morrison, with a second by Member Rooker to recommend approval
of Application HC-51,487.1 subject to conditions contained in Resolution No. 938.
Motion carried 5-0.
2. Application HC-51,512.1 - Shutts and Schwimmer requesting approval of site,
architecture, landscaping and lighting for a five -unit residential cluster
development to be situated on the east side of Vista Drive, northerly of
Stevens Creek Blvd. Property is situated in an R1C (Single-family cluster
residential) zoning district.
Presentation: Phil Schwimmer
The Committed determined that a minimum planting setback of 2.5 ft. should
be provided adjacent to the northerly property line, for the purposes of
preventing vehicles from hitting the fence. Wheel stops should also be
provided.
With reference to privacy intrusion from the two easterly units, the Committee
determined that a 5 ft. high deck wall would provide adequate protection for'
adjacent residences. Staff pointed out the Assistant Planning Director's
comment that the Planning Commission had wanted complete privacy protection.
However, the Committee felt that a 6 ft. high wall would present an unfavorable
living environment, as well as precluding views of trees on this site. Staff
noted that internal living environment concerns could be addressed by
putting an atrium back into the plans. The Use Permit_ approvals included an
atrium, now deleted by the applicants. It was noted by staff that the rear
elevation windows of Unit A, as depicted in the architectural renderings, were
not approved by the Planning Commission and should be deleted.
Chairperson.Sallan requested comments from the audience; there were none forthcoming.
Moved by Member Ripplinger, with a second by Member Binneweg to recommend
approval of Application HC-51,512.1 subject to conditions contained in
Resolution No. 942.
Motion carried 5-0.
010 3., Application HC-51,403.2 - Any Mountain, Ltd. (Eldon R. Hoffman) requesting.
approval of incorporation of an electronic information display panel into
an existing freestanding sign. Property is located at the southwest corner
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of North DeAnza Blvd. and Mariani Ave. in a P (Planned Development) zoning
district.
Presentation: Mark Pettibone, Pettibone Sign Company
The background of this application was briefly discussed.
Several Committee Members expressed concerns regarding potential misuse of'the
readerboard as an advertising mechanism. It was noted that there would be a
lack of staff time for monitoring and enforcement if the application was approved.
These Committee Members felt that the intent of the Sign Ordinance is to
.provide basic identification of a business, rather than to serve as a vehicle
for advertising.
There was considerable discussion regarding the existing Vallco Village reader -
board that displays sales, etc. It was staff's recollection that the original
approvals for Vallco's sign included a provision stating that the sign could be
used for "major events", such as grand openings. Member Sallan expressed a
concern that Vallco's sign is now used in more ways than was intended by the
City. Member Sallan was willing to pursue the correction of this problem at
any time. Other Committee Members shared her concern. It was felt that
similar problems could exist if ASAC approved the Any Mountain proposal.
Mr. Pettibone noted the differences between his proposal and -the Vallco sign:
the message was static (flashing) rather than traveling. Light intensity can
be controlled. A trial one year period of operation would be an acceptable
condition of approval.
Mr. Ripplinger"believed that legal action would be necessary to remove the
readerboard after the City approved it.
Member Rooker believed the proposal would be a public service to skiers.
Member Binneweg noted that an auto shop readerboard would be a public service
to a certain segment of the population. A majority of the Committee Members
did not believe that signing should be directed only to certain segments of
the community
Member Sallan felt that Any Mountain's readerboard would be a precedent -
setting trend. Mr. Pettibone replied that the expense of the sign would deter
most users.
Member Benneweg felt that an electronic display panel would not enhance the
primary entrance of the City. The eyecatching nature of this readerboard would not
be pleasing to her. Member Ripplinger expressed an opinion that the Any
Mountain building provides prominent identification of the business. Mr.'
Pettibone pointed out that readerboards per se are allowed in the Sign Ordinance.
Chairman Sallan noted, however, that the Sign Ordinance criteria is bound to
observe the intent and purpose of the regulations. Thus, there is no automatic
approval of a readerboard.
Chairman Sallan requested comments from the audience; there were none forthcoming.
4� Moved by Member Morrison, with a second by Member Ripplinger, to deny Application
HC-51,403.2 subject to conditions contained in Resolution No. 943.
Motion carried 4-1.
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ROLL CALL
AYES: Members Binneweg, Morrison, Ripplinger and Chairperson Sallan
NAYS: Member Rooker
The applicant was advised of his right to appeal this. decision to the City
Council.
4. Application HC-51,075.48 - Benihana of Tokyo Restaurant requesting approval
of modifications to a sign program for a restaurant to be situated adjacent
to the Wolfe Road overpass in Vallco Fashion Park.
Staff presented the applicant's request for two wood carved signs. Initial
concerns were expressed regarding the size of these signs. The staff was
requested to return to ASAC with additional information at a later date.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
None
INTERCOMMISSION NOTES:
None
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Sallan adjourned the ASAC meeting at 11:30 p.m. to the next
regular meeting of May 22, 1980.
ATTEST:
Dorothy Corndlius
City Clerk
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APPROVED;
C: Nancy Sallan, chairperson
Architectural and -Site Approval Committee
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