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June 11, 1990 A. CITY OF CUPERTINO • 10300 TORRE AVENUE, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA 95014 (408) 252-2052 SUMMARY N INCTTFS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE APPROVAL COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO FOR JUNE 11, 1990, 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 Committee Member Hoxsie, elected as stand-in Chairman. Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present Members: Acting Chairman Hoxsie, Lim, and Weber Absent Members: Chairman Gong, Jackson Staff Present: Tarn Robillard, Planner I FORMAL REVIEW: Item 1) APPLICATION ASAC 51,738.2 - PACIFIC FRESH Requesting review and • approval to modify a planned development sign program for an existing restaurant located at 21255 Stevens Creek Boulevard at the Oaks Shopping Center. Tom Robillard reviewed the Staff Comments and described the new proposed sign program. Dan Laguna, Pacific Fresh, commented on staff comments and answered questions of the committee members. Committee Member Lim stated that he had no problems with the sign as proposed. Committee Member WeliPr expressed concern regarding the brightness of the green color when illuminated. Committee Member Hoxsie expressed concerns ' with the size and intensity of the sign, stating that the sign was too big and that the increase in illuminated surface caused the sign to be too bright. It was suggested that the number of neon tubes inside the sign be reduced from three to two. Committee Member Weber stated that the restaurant address number should be included on the monument sign and not on the building. The location of the address would be determined by the applicant and by Staff. • ASAC MINUTES FOR THE MEETING OF JUNE 11, 1990 PAGE -2- DECISION: On a 3 - 0 vote, Application ASAC 51,738.2 was approved pursuant to the findings and conditions contained in the Model Resolution with Condition 10 modified and 11 added to read as follows: 10. The restaurant &dress numbers shall be included on the monument sign. 11. The number of neon tubes within the monument sign shall be reduce to a maximum of two tubes. Item 2) Application ASAC 51,901.1 - CUPERTINO ELECTRIC Requesting review and approval of five parking lot lights located behind an industrial building located at 20605 Valley Green Drive. DECISION: On a 3 - 0 vote, Application ASAC 51,901.1 was moved to the last item of the meeting. Item 3) Application ASAC 51,809.3 - SRI SERVICES Requesting review and approval to modify a planned development sign program located at an existing service station at 1325 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road. • Tom Robillard reviewed the Staff Comments noting concerns of the location of the monument sign stating it would have to be moved back outside the site triangle. He also recommended that the number of building mounted signs be reduced from three signs to two signs. He noted that the applicant is also requesting approval of an internally illuminated fascia around the dispenser canopy and on a portion of the building. Sam Rao, SRI Services, commented on the Staff Report stating that he disagrePc with the Staff recommendation for the location of the monument sign, saying that the intent of the site triangle does not apply to his particular situation. Committee Members Lim and WPFPr stated that they agreed with Staff's recommendation. Committee Member Weber further added that the 24-hour sign should not be included in the final approval, stating it was not necessary and detracted from the appearance of the building. ComnittPP Member Hoxsie expressed his concerns with the 24-hour sign and the internally illuminated fascia, stating that the internal illumination of the fascia detracts from the appearance of the building. It was also agreed upon by the Committee Members that the monument sign should be moved outside the site triangle. ASAC MINUTES FOR THE MEETING OF JUNE 11, 1990 PAGE -3- • DECISION: On a 2 - 1 vote with Committee Member Lim voting no, Application ASAC 51,809.3 was approved pursuant to the findings and conditions contained in the Model Resolution with Conditions 10 and 12 modified and 13 and 14 added to read as follows: 10. The site address shall be located on the monument sign. 12. Only one AM/PM sign is approved as part of the sign program. 13. No lights shall be included in the proposed fascia addition. 14. All non-conforming signs on the site shall be removed prior to issuing building permits. Just prior to the final vote, the applicant requested that his application be withdrawn and no decision to be made. Staff recommended that the final vote be made since the motion had already been moved and seconded. O Item 4) Application ASAC 3-U-90 - CROUTON'S INCORPORATED Requesting review and approval of a precise landscaping plan and building colors for an approved restaurant in an existing building located at 10100 South DeAnza Boulevard, approximately 400 feet from the southe ct corner of Stevens Creek Boulevard and DeAnza Boulevard. Tom Robillard reviewed the Staff Comments noting that the new proposal seemed to be in conformance with the City Council's direction to eliminate the palm trees and propose a color more closely matched to the City Center office buildings. Roxie Rapp and Jamis MacNiven, Crouton's Incorporated, reviewed Staff Comments and answered questions of the Commissioners. Mr. Rapp explained that without palm trees and with colors that closely match the City Center office buildings, the building would appear dull and uninteresting, thus detracting from the overall look of the City Center area. He stated that trees are needed at the entrance of the building in order to provide an anchor for the building and provide interest. Committee Member Lim stated that the colors were acceptable but felt that palm trees were needed to add some kind of interest to the building. Committee Member Weber expressed concern for the proposed colors, stating that he felt they were dull and boring. He also stated 110 that he does not have a preference for palm trees. ASAC MINUTES FOR THE MEETING OF JUNE 11, 1990 PAGE -4- Committee Member Hoxsie also stated the colors were boring and palm trees were needed in order to add interest and accent to the building and break up the lack of architectural features. Committee Member Hoxsie also stated that the mechanical equipment on the roof should be shielded frcmi public view. The consensus of the Committee Members was that their recommendation should include what they felt would be the best proposal for that building even though City Council's direction was not to include palm trees. DECISION: Upon further discussion, it was decided by a 3 - 0 vote that Application ASAC 3-U-90 should be continued to the meeting of June 25, 1990, in order to allow the applicant to return with new drawings. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Item 5) Minutes of the regular meeting of May 29, 1990, on a 3 - 0 vote, it was decided the approval of minutes should be continued to the meeting of June 25, 1990. Item 2) On a 3-0 vote application ASAC 51,901.1 was continued to the meeting of June 25, 1990. COMMITTEE REPORTS Committee Member Hoxsie stated that the BP station at Homestead and Highway 85 had several non-conforming signs which were not approved as part of the sign program. STAFF REPORTS Tom Robillard reviewed City Council decisions on past ASAC agenda items. ADJOURNMENT At 10:20 PM to the next regular meeting to be held on June 25, 1990 at 7:30 PM, Conference Room A, City Hall. PREP/DD BY: APPROVED BY: )00 /WY Thomas Ro•illard •••- . Chairman Planner I Ar . . •.: Site Approval Committee • ATTEST: /s/ Dorothy Cornelius Dorothy Cornelius City Clerk