March 28, 1988CITY OF CUPERTINO
CITY HALL — 10300 TORRE AVENUE—CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA 95014— (408) 252-4642--
TO: ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE APPROVAL COMMITTEE
FROM: Mark Caughey, ASAC COORDINATOR
Pam Eggen, STAFF ASSISTANT
DATE: March 23, 1988
SUBJECT: STAFF COMMENTS FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 28, 1988
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The enclosed materials constitute a complete packet for Monday night's meeting. Please refer to
the attached community -wide location map for the geographic setting of each agenda item.
CONTINUED ITEMS
ITEM 1) APPLICATION ASAC 51,674.11 -- ALICE SIEGRIST Requesting approval
of modification to an existing ground sign to reduce overall display area. The sign is
located at a commercial center on the northwest corner of N. De Anza Boulevard and
Rodriguez Avenue.
Continued from ASAC Meeting of March 14, 1988
ASAC Decision Final Unless Appealed
ENCLOSURES
® 1) Model Resolution
2) Applicant's Letter of 02/22/88 with attachments
3) ASAC Resolution 1299
4) Applicant's letter of 08/04/87
5) Exhibits F-2 and F-3 of ASAC 51,674.11
COMMENTS
1) Condition 10 of Reso. 1299 requires sign face area reduction to 75 sq. ft. upon
the next change of tenant panel. Applicant's letter of August 4, 1987, submitted
in conjunction with Condition 10, requests phased compliance with sign area
reduction requirement.
2) Letter of February 22, 1988 proposes immediate reduction of face area to 98 sq.
ft.; however, the circumstances under which further reduction to 75 sq. ft. would
occur is dependent upon uncertain timing of face changes to the remaining two
panels, and may significantly delay the reduction schedule.
3) Though phasing is not strictly in compliance with Resolution 1299, staff finds the
approach in the February 22 letter to be reasonable in relation to the applicant's
circumstances and the public interest. A proposed condition would establish the
next change of tenant panel as the threshold mechanism to achieve the final 75
sq. ft. area.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of Application ASAC 51,774.11 according to the findings and conditions
is specified in the Model Resolution.
AGENDA SUMMARY & STAFF COMMENTS ASAC MEETING OF 03/28/88
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0 INFORMAL REVIEW
ITEM 2) APPLICATION 9-U-83 (Amended) -- GREGORY GROUP (SEVEN
SPRINGS RANCH) Requesting approval of roadway lighting fixtures as required
under the Use Permit for a planned residential development located on the South
side of Rainbow Drive between Stelling Road and Bubb Road.
ASAC Decision Final Unless Appealed
ENCLOSURE:
1) Model Resolution
2) Applicant's Letter of 03/02/88
3) Exhibits E, E-1 and Staff Info of 9-U-83 (Amended)
COMMENTS:
1) ASAC review of this application is required by the City's Standard conditions of
approval attached to the project's original Use Permit.
2) Proposed High Pressure Sodium luminaires are similar to those typically installed
on city streets, and emit "peach" -colored light.
® 3) Public Works staff has reviewed the street surface illumination data and has
concluded as follows:
A) Spacing and intensity of fixtures for Seven Springs Road perimeter drive are
adequate to its function as an internal collector street for the project, and are
consistent with IES standards.
B) Lighting of internal cul-de-sacs is inconsistent. At distances of 60-70 feet
from the light source, ground illumination intensity is nil. Conversely, homes
directly proximate the pole fixtures are subject to intensities 3 times the
average .34 footcandle illuminance level. Staff concludes that, especially on
the longer cul-de-sacs, unpleasent glare will result for some home frontages,
while others will benefit little from the street lighting proposed.
4) Staff is also concerned about the appearance of the proposed pole fixtures on
the cul-de-sacs. The developer has expended great effort in achieving high
quality design of the interior homes. Beside our concern about the effectiveness
of the proposed lighting solution, it seems inconsistent with the established level
of visual quality of the project. Staff suggests that a series of lower, architecturally
integrated fixtures be selected for the cul-de-sacs, with number and placement as
necessary to ensure more even distribution of surface lighting adjacent to the
homesites. A solution of this type would be acceptable to the Public Works
Department, subject to appropriate technical documentation.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of lighting for the Seven Springs Dr. portion of 9-U-83 (Amended) only, as
provided in the model resolution. If the ASAC wishes to approve the entire plan as
® submitted, all conditions after No. 9 should be eliminated from the approval motion.
AGENDA SUMMARY & STAFF COMMENTS ASAC MEETING OF 03/28/88
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FORMAL REVIEW
ITEM 3) APPLICATION 6-EXC-88: WILLIAM & JO VANDERBEEK Requesting
approval of an Exception to Ordinance 1438/Urgency Ordinance to permit the first
story element on an existing home to exceed front yard lot coverage restrictions. The
subject property is located on Crescent Road at Orchard Court
ASAC Decision Final Unless Appealed
ENCLOSURES
1) Model Resolution
2) Urgency Ordinance No. 1438
3) Resolution No. 1358 (Minute Order)
4) Exhibits:A and B of Appl. 6-EXC-88
5) Applicant's letter dated February 29, 1988
COMMENTS
1) The applicant is requesting the following Exceptions to the setback requirements
of the Urgency Ordinance:
Required Proposed
Front First floor may cover 64% Coverage.
50% buildable area
between 20' and 30'
® Front Setback Lines
3) Relief under the Exception procedure appears justified, given the narrow width of
the lot occasioned by roadway exactions necessary to complete the public right-
of-way, and is appropriate to the neighborhood setting.
4) The proposed setback/lot coverage Exception is consistent with the intent of
minimizing the degree of deviation from Ordinance requirements, since the
applicant is only requesting 14% extra coverage.:
Total Area within 20/30 B. S. L. = 1,000 s.f.
Existing 1st Floor Area within 20/30 B.S. L. = 443 s.f.
Total Additional Area Proposed within 20/30 B.S. L. = 194 s.f.
Additional floor Area Exceeding 50% Limit = ...137 s.f.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Approval of Application 6-EXC-88 per the attached Model
Resolution. The Committee's decision is final unless appealed within seven days to
the City Council.
OLD BUSINESS
ITEM 4) DISCUSSION OF HEIGHT LIMITS SPECIFIED FOR FREESTANDING
SIGNS IN TITLE 18 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
0 ENCLOSURES
1) Background Report
AGENDA SUMMARY & STAFF COMMENTS ASAC MEETING OF 03/28/88
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1) The Committee directed staff at the February 22, 1988 meeting to prepare a
policy on sign heights.Specifically, the policy is intended to establish baseline
principals for establishing appropriate sign heights based on locational, land use
and visibility criteria.
RECOMMENDATION
Discussion of proposed approach in Background Report.
ITEM5) DISCUSSION OF ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE APPROVAL
COMMITTEE MINUTE ORDER REGARDING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
ENCLOSURES
1) Resolution No. 1356 (Minute Order)
2) ASAC Minutes dated February 22, 1988
COMMENTS
1) The Committee adopted Resolution No. 1356 on February 22, 1988, but
directed staff to defer forwarding the subject Minute Order to the City Council.
RECOMMENDATION
• None. ASAC Discretion.
ITEM 6) FOLLOWUP DISCUSSION OF MERCURY NEWS UNSIGHTLY
BUILDINGS ARTICLE
ENCLOSURES
None
COMMENTS
1) This item was placed on the agenda at the request of Member Mann.
RECOMMENDATION
None. Discussion purposes only.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
ITEM 7) MINUTES OF ASAC MEETING OF MARCH 14, 1988
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