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SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL AND
SITE APPROVAL COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO FOR FEBRUARY 13, 1989.
MEETING HELD IN CONFERENCE ROOM A, CITY HALL, AT 10300 TORRE AVENUE,
CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA
The meeting was called to order at 7:40 PM by Acting Chairwoman Jackson
ROLL CALL
Present Members: Hoxsie, Mann, Jackson
Absent Members: Gong, Chairman Miller
Staff Present: Suzanne Gyorey, Planner I
ITEM 1) (FORMAL REVIEW) APPLICATION ASAC 51,835.1 - ROB .RT H.
LEE (SHELL OIL) Requesting approval of modifications to a
Planned Development Sign Program for a service station and car
wash located on the southeast corner of Stevens Creek Boulevard and
Stelling Road..
This item was removed from the consent calendar for discussion.
is Andrew Powlawski, representing R. H. Lee & Associates, spoke
briefly and answered questions from the Committee.
ISSUES:
- Advertising signage for convenience store
- Size and copy content of car wash signs
- Signs for the food mart were apparently not approved by ASAC
DECISION:
On a vote of 3-0, ASAC 51,835.1 was approved per the findings and
conditions contained within the model resolution, with one added
condition as follows:
11. Approval is conditional upon the removal of _advertising signs for
the food mart.
ITEM 2) APPLICATION ASAC 51,834.1 - BATEH BROTHERS LIQUORS &
GROCERIES Requesting approval of change of exterior colors
for an existing retail commercial building located at the southwest
comer of Stevens Creek Boulevard and . Foothill Boulevard.
Albert Bateh, owner of Bateh Brothers, presented proposed colors for
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ISSUES:
Appropriateness of trim in relation to body color
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CONSENSUS: C
A light shade of blue was selected as an acceptable color. The
applicant may paint the trim i the approved color or a lighter
shade of blue.
ITEM 3) APPLICATION ASAC 51.782.1 ! M .A_SURF.X Requesting informal
review of roof mounted !equipment screening for an
industrial/office building expansion at the northwest corner of
McClellan Road and Bubb Road.
CONSENSUS:
Because neither the applicant or� a representative was present, the
Committee continued this item to February 27, 1989.
ITEM 4) APPLICATION ASAC 5-U-88 -i WORTHIN rTON CHEVROLET
Requesting approval of plans to install seven light fixtures along the
Stevens Creek Boulevard frontage) , for an auto dealership located on
the northeast comer of Stelling Road and Stevens Creek Boulevard.
Mac Middleton from Worthington Chevrolet spoke briefly and
answered questions from the Committee.
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- Brightness of display area/visibility
- Appropriateness of installing )light without other improvements
- Appearance of the SCB frontage
FORMAL REVIEW
ITEM 5) APPLICATION ASAC 51,833.1 - YOUNG ELECTRIC SIGN VQ.
(QUALITY PLUS SUPERMARKET) Requesting approval of
modifications to a Planned Development Sign Program for a
supermarket which is part of a multi -tenant retail center located on
the southeast comer of Bandley Drive and Alves Drive' (formerly
Alpha Beta).
Tom Huft from Young .Electric Sign Company and Charlie Douyes
from Quality Plus were present for this item.
ISSUES:
- Address location on ground
- Building mounted signs put
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DECISION:
On a 3-0 vote, ASAC 51,833.1 was approved per the findings and
conditions contained within the model resolution, with condition 10
modified to read as follows:
10. The address for the center shall be included on the brick base of
the freestanding sign and shall read horizontally.
ITEM 6) APPLICATION ASAC 51,831.1 - CAL -NEON SIGNS (SEAGRAVE
-PLAZA) Requesting approval of modifications to an existing Sign
Program for a freestanding sign for a multi -tenant retail center
located on the southwest comer of De Anza Boulevard and Kirwin
Lane.
Craig Maynard from Cal -Neon Signs spoke briefly and answered
questions from the Committee. Dale Parker, owner of "The Great
Frame Up", a tenant in the center voiced some concerns about the
proposed sign change.
ISSUES:
- Number of tenants allowed on both sides of the sign
- Proximity of the sign to the street
- Landscaping around sign
® DECISION:
On a 2-1 vote (Hoxsie dissenting), ASAC 51,831.1 was approved per the
findings and conditions contained within the model resolution, with
one added condition as follows:
12. The maximum number of tenant names allowed on the sign shall
be three, inclusive of both sides of the. sign. The landscaping
shall be trimmed to accommodate the sign.
ITEM 7) APPLICATION ASAC 51,836.1 - SILVERTREE ASSOCIATES
Requesting approval of a freestanding monument sign for an office
building located on the southeast comer of Foothill Boulevard and
Cupertino Road.
Don Beck was present for this item.
ISSUES:
- None
DECISION:
On a 3-0 vote, ASAC 51,836.1 was approved per the findings and
conditions contained within the model resolution, with one added
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11. There shall be a maximum of three tenant names on the sign.
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ITEM 8) APPLICATION ASAC 51.822.1 - ''YAMAOKA BUILDERS (PORTAL
PLAZA) Requesting approval of a modification to a Planned
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Development Sign Program for a freestanding sign for a multi -
tenant retail center located on )the north side of Stevens Creek
Boulevard between Portal Avenue"and Perimeter Road.
Walter McIntyre from Mid -Way Signs represented the applicant for
this item.
ISSUES: I'
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- Line of sight problems/appropriateness of proposed location
- Public safety (sign blocks view, endangering pedestrians)
DECISION:
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On a 3-0 vote, ASAC 51,822.1 amendment was denied per the findings
contained within Resolution 1447.
OLD BUSINESS
ITEM 9) P_UBLIC WORKS MINUTE ORD •R-R SO UTION 1356
Continuance of discussion held at )'meeting of January 23, 1989
COMMENTS:
- Betty Mann spoke with Barbara Rogers who reserved the right to
see the Minute Order before 1 making a formal decision, but was
generally supportive of the idea.
- Bob Hoxsie talked to Phil Johnson who indicated hesitation. At the
time the Minute Order was )'considered by the Council, it was
perceived that the issue was over the Community Center.
- Need to clarify why the Minnute Order is being proposed, and
emphasize #4 more.
- Pat. Jackson talked with Barbara Koppel who indicated that she
would support the idea.
- Wayne Gong said that Johns Gatto was very noncommittal (he
opposed the Minute Order previously and it appears that his
.opinion has not changed ).
- Marty Miller relayed that Mayor John Plungy thought the
Committee should send the Minute Order to the Council for
approval.
- It was decided that all members of ASAC should be present before
making a decision on when into forward the Minute Order to the
Council.
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- Each ASAC member will make their own comments on suggested
changes to the draft resolution, and the matter will be discussed
further at the meeting of February 27, 1989.
Discussion on contents of a proposed amendment to the Sign
Ordinance to regulate billboards
CONSENSUS:
- There were no additional categories added to the proposed
contents for a sign ordinance amendment.
- Staff will prepare a draft sign ordinance amendment with
proposed criteria for the regulation of billboards. The Committee
will review and comment on the draft once it is completed.
ITEM 12) Minutes of the regular meetings of January 9 and January 23, 1989
CONSENSUS:
- The minutes will be considered at the next regular ASAC meeting
of February 27, 1989 since page two was missing out of both sets.
is ADJOURNMENT
At 10:10 PM to the next regular meeting to be held February 27, 1989, at 7:30 PM
in Conference Room A of City Hall.
PREPARED BY: APPROVED BY:
/s/ Suzanne Gyorey /s/ Martin Miller
Suzanne Gyorey Martin Miller, Chairman
Planner I Architectural & Site Approval Committee
ATTEST:
/s/ Dorothy Cornelius
Dorothy Cornelius
City Clerk
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