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May 22, 1980ASAC-260 a SUMMARY MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE A.S.A.C. May 22, 1980, AND REFERRAL F 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 Chairwoman Sallan with the salute to the flag. 3 ROLL CALL: Present: Members Binneweg, Morrison, Ripplinger, Rooker and Chairwoman Sallan Absent: None Staff Present: Kathryn McKenna Scott, Senior Planning Technician APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of Regular Meeting of May 8, 1980 approved as submitted POSTPONEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS: None PUBLIC HEARINGS: New Applications: Application HC-51,075.48 - Benihana of Tokyo requesting approval of modifications to a sign program for a restaurant to be situated adjacent to the Wolfe Road overpass in Vallco Fashion Park. Presentation: Richard Altuna, A.I.A. The proposal is for two dark wood carved signs. Member Sallan felt that two signs were not essential to this business. Member Rooker was concerned with excessive signing in this portion of Vallco Park; of particular concern are painted signs and movable marquees. Staff was requested to investigate the legality of numerous signs and to report back to ASAC regarding this :nattsr. It was determined that it may be appropriate to prepare a letter of concern to Vallco. This letter would call Vallco's attention to ASAC's concern regarrlinQ a multitude of signs in this area. Chairwoman Sallan requested comments from the audience; there were none forth- coming. Moved by Member Binneweg, with a second by Member Ripplinger to approve Application HC-51,075.48 subject to conditions contained in Resolution No. 944. Motion carried 4-1 ROLL CALL AYES: Members Binneweg, Morrison, Ripplinger and Rooker NAYS: Chairwoman Sallan - 1 - Minutes of May 22, 1980 A.S.A.C. Meeting (continued) ASAC-260 2. Application HC-51,525.1 Barnhart Construction Company (David Thimgan) � requesting approval of Site, Architecture and Landscaping for a 2,900 sq. ft. building to be located on the north side of Valley Green Drive, approximately 150 ft. west of N. De Anza Boulevard in a P (Planned development with an industrial, commercial and residential (4-10 dwelling units per gross acre) intent) zoning district. Presentation: David Thimgan There was a concern among several Committee Members that the proposed building design may be incompatible with adjacent sites. This was recognized as a policy - related concern, in that the Committee had not had a chance to informally review this application. It was felt that such a preliminary review would benefit the City, and future applicants. The Committee reaffirmed their responsibility to review design and aesthetics, and stated that an early input would be valuable. Staff was requested to informally bring all new developments to ASAC early in the City review process. Member Morrison wished to see additional plant materials in the street frontage area. Moved by Member Ripplinger, with a second by Member Binneweg to recommend approval of Application HC-51,525.1 subject to conditions contained in Resolution No. 945• 41) Motion carried 371-1. ROLL CALL AYES: Members Binneweg, Ripplinger, Chairwoman Sallan NAYS: it Rooker ABSTAIN: it Morrison 3. Application HC-51, 524.1 Dorothy Heldman requesting approval of Site and Architecture for a proposed residential cluster development consisting of two dwelling units. Said property is located on the north side of Price Avenue, adjacent to Blaney Avenue, in a P (Planned Development) zoning district. Presentation: Manuel Freitas, representing the Building Designer Dorothy Heldman Member Rooker raised some concepts regarding the proposed architecture. He felt that the existing home was a unique design and that the proposed units may appear to be unsatisfactory imitations. Member Rooker also felt that the roofline approved at the Planning Commission level was more sensitive to the existing house design. The roofline change prompted questions regarding the feasibility of solar panel placement The applicant did not have detailed information concerning the solar equipment; this issue will require additional study. An informal ASAC review will be necessary. - 2 - Minutes of May 22, 1980 A.S.A.C. (continued) ASAC-260 Further, the applicant had not addressed potential means of addressing privacy impacts from a second -story window (wing: walls, shift in location, etc.). This issue will be addressed at the building permit level, with informal ASAC review. Chairwoman Sallan requested comments from the audience; there were none forth- coming. Moved by Member Rooker with a second by Member Binneweg to recommend approve Application HC-51,524.1 subject to conditions contained in Resolution No. 946. Motion carried 5-0. INFORMAL REVIEW 4. Solpower Industries, Inc. - Sign. Presentation: Lanny Cuthbertson The Committee had no concerns with the proposed ground sign. Staff was authorized to approve the sign. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5. Application HC-51,333.14 - Anthony's Pier 9 - Awning and Stairway. Staff presented Mr. Del Monaco's request for a brown/beige striped awning canopy at the rear of this restaurant. This modification c tion would necessitate construction of a new stairway and elimination of one parking stall. The purpose of this canopy is to,provide a dry entry to the restaurant from the parking lot. The Committee opposed .the application on two grounds: 1. Design - the materials are not compatible with the building's elements. The existing building design is composed of wood materials, and a trellis or other wooden structure would tie in more appropriately with this architecture. 2. Maintenance - the Committee felt that the proposed canopy would create longterm maintenance problems. Accordingly, the Architectural and Site Approval Committee informally denied this request. NEW BUSINESS None INTERCOMMISSION NOTES None - 3 - f Minutes of May 22, 1980 A.S.A.C. (continued) ASAC-260 I- OURNMENT Chairperson Sallan adjourned the ASAC meeting at 10.35 p.m. to the next regular meeting of June 5, 1980. f APPROVED: /s/ C. Nancy Sallan C. Nancy Sallan, Chairperson , Architectural and Site Approval Committee ATTEST: /s/ Dorothy Cornelius Dorothy Cornelius City Clerk � 0