EXC-2011-14b OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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January 23,2012
Kahn Design Associates
Attn: Mark Creedon
1810 6�' Street
Berkeley, Ca. 94710
SUBJECT: DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE ACTION LETTER - Application 5-2011-05,
EXC-2011-14
This letter confirms the decision of the Design Review Coinmittee, given at the meeting of
January 19, 2012; approving a Sign Program for the Crossroads Shopping Center and a
Sign Exception allowing the relocation of an existing landmark sign, located at 20568-
20840 Stevens Creek Boulevard, according to Resolution Nos. 309 and 310.
Please be aware that if this permit is not used within one year, it shall expire on
January 19,2013.
Also,please note that an appeal of this deeision can be made within 14 calendar days from
the mailing of the notification of this decision. If this happens, you will be notified of a
public hearing,which will be scheduled before the Planning Commission.
Sincerely,
George Schroeder
Assistant Planner
City of Cupertino
Enclosures:
Resolution Nos. 309 and 310
CC:Byer Properties,Attn:Raissa Young,66 Portero Ave,San Francisco CA 94103
EXC-2011-14
CITY OF CUPERTINO
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino,California 95014
RESOLUTION NO.310
OF THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
TO ALLOW THE RELOCATION OF AN EXISTING LANDMARK SIGN AT THE CROSSROADS
SHOPPING CENTER LOCATED AT 20568-20840 STEVENS CREEK BOULEVARD
SECTION I: PROTECT DESCRIPTION
Application No.: EXC-2011-14
Applicant: Mark Creedon(Byer Properties)
Location: 20568-20840 Stevens Creek Boulevard
SECTION II: FINDINGS
WHEREAS, the Design Review Committee of the City of Cupertino received a Sign Exception application to allow
the relocation of an existing landmark sign at the Crossroads Shopping Center located at 20568-20840 Stevens
Creek Boulevard.
WHEREAS,the Design Review Committee finds that:
1. The literal enforcement of the provisions in Chapter 19.104 of the Cupertino Municipal Code will result in
restrictions inconsistent with the spirit and intent of this title;
The relocation of the landmark sign is consistent with the intent of the Sign Ordinance in that it will be in a
location that does not obstruct visibility, ADA accessibility, circulation, or the Heart of the City landscape
easement. The new location of the sign will help enhance the entry into the shopping center and provide
adequate visibility for tenants.
2. The granting of an exception will not result in a condition which is materially detrimental to public health,
safety,or welfare;and
The relocation of the existing landmark sign will not result in a condition materially detrimental to public
health, safety, or welfare. In fact, the relocation will improve safety by being located outside of a sidewalk sight
triangle.
3. The exception to be granted is one that will require the least modification of the prescribed regulations and the
minimum variance that will accomplish the purpose
The size and height of the landmark sign is not being increased. In addition, it will be located where it does not
obstruct sight triangles and the future location of Building Pad E and its associated walkways.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED:
That after careful consideration of maps,facts, exhibits, testimony and other evidence submitted in this matter, the
Application No. EXC-2011-14,is hereby approved;and
That the subconclusions upon which the findings and conditions specified in this Resolution are based and
contained in the public hearing record concerning Application EXC-2011-14 as set forth in the Minutes of the
Design Review Committee Meeting of January 19,2012,and are incorporated by reference herein.
SECTION III: CONDITIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPT.
1. APPROVED EXHIBITS
Approval is based on the master sign program criteria dated December 21, 2011 consisting of nine pages
Resolution No. 310 EXC-2011-14 January 19,2012
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prepared by Kahn Design Associates entitled, "Master Sign Program for'The Crossroads';" the sign program
consisting of 19 sheets labeled Signage Matrix,Exhibits A-0,A-1,A-2,A-3,B-0.1,B-0,B-1,B-2,B-3,C,D,1,2,3,
4, 5, 6, and 7, prepared by Kahn Design Associates entitled, "The Crossroads, 20568-20840 Stevens Creek
Boulevard, Master Sign Program;' and the addendum to the sign program consisting of six sheets labeled
Addendums 1, 2, 3, 5, B-1, and B-2, prepared by Kahn Design Associates entitled, "The Crossroads, 20568-
20840 Stevens Creek Boulevard, Addendum to the Master Sign Program," except as may be amended by
conditions in this resolution.
2. CONCURRENT APPROVAL CONDITIONS
The conditions of approval contained in file no.5-2011-05 shall be applicable to this approval.
3. EXCEPTION APPROVAL
Exception approval is hereby granted to relocate the existing "Cupertino Crossroads" landmark sign
approxunately 38 feet in the westerly direction to the median planter at the Bandley Drive entrance into the
Crossroads Shopping Center.In addition,minor modifications to the landmark sign as shown in the approved
sign program are also permitted.
4. BUILDING AND SIGN PERMITS
Building/sign permits shall be obtained prior to sign relocation and modification. Sign permits shall be
consistent with the approved sign program. The building permit plans shall demonstrate that the sign
dimensions (including distance between the pylon legs) are not being modified and that the sign is not being
rebuilt. The final colors and materials of the sign shall be reviewed and approved by the Director of
Community Development prior to issuance of building permits.
5. NOTICE OF FEES DEDICATIONS, RESERVATIONS OR OTHER EXACTIONS
The Conditions of Project Approval set forth herein may include certain fees, dedication requirements,
reservation requirements, and other exactions. Pursuant to Government Code Section 66020(d) (1), these
Conditions constitute written notice of a statement of the amount of such fees, and a description of the
dedications, reservations, and other exactions. You are hereby further notified that the 90-day approval
period in which you may protest these fees, dedications, reservations, and other exactions, pursuant to
Government Code Section 66020(a), has begun. If you fail to file a protest within this 90-day period
complying with all of the requirements of Section 66020,you will be legally barred from later challenging such
exactions.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of january 19, 2012, at a Regular Meeting of the Design Review Committee of
the City of Cupertino,State of California,by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COMMITTEE MEMBERS:Chair Miller,Sun
NOES: COMMITTEE MEMBERS:none
ABSTAIN: COMMITTEE MEMBERS:none
ABSENT: COMMITTEE MEMBERS:none
ATTEST: APPROVED:
/s/GarX Chao /s/Marty Miller
Gary Chao Marty Miller,Chair
City Planner Design Review Committee