PC 11/09/1994 - Laserfiche WebLink

Commissioner Hovingh inquired if in the scope of this project some pressure could be applied to the BMW facility to comply with signage guidelines. Mr. Beougher advised there was nothing within the City's scope that could be done. In response to Commissioner Barker, Mr. Swift advised that the Code allows for up to 40% of the a parking lot to be designated for compact cars. In response to Chairman Wright, Mr. Swift advised a continuous band will be placed between the dark colored split face block around the bottom of the building and the field of smooth block and accent block area around the top of the building. PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Brad Blake, Spieker Properties, 6000 Stoneridge Mall Road represented this application. Mr. Blake stated this project has been in the development phase for several months before presenting it to the City. A mix of tenants proposed for the Center are considered category- dominant specialty stores, ranging in size from 15,000 to 40,000 square feet. None of the proposed tenants are currently in the Tri- Valley area. Mr. Blake stated he believes the design is both attractive and functional, and thanked Mr. Cannon for his input. The speaker stated the proposed tenants consider signage to be of the utmost importance and are interested in this location because of the freeway visibility. When the development plan for Wal-Mart was approved the number of tenants was not known, therefore, the applicants are requesting an additional sign panel on the pylon sign. Mr. Blake advised the proposed tenants' signs do not fit in the typical strip center signage using all capital letters. The applicants are asking for some latitude to accommodate the tenants logo signs. Also, they wish to have the "Metro 580" logo on the street-level monument signs, not necessarily on the pylon sign. Finally, Mr. Blake advised that the tenants are projecting to be in the new center by the end of 1995 (otherwise they may find other quarters), and he urged the Commission's approval so this project can go forward as soon as possible. Mr. Blake also advised that they are in agreement with the "Conditions of Approval" with a few minor points that they feel they can work out with staff. Robert Giannini, DES Architects, 399 Bradford Street, Redwood City, advised that the center was designed for medium-sized store fronts, and their goal was to use interesting architecture by using strong geometric shapes. He described the buildings and the architectural concepts used. Mr. Giannini noted the proposed colors match or harmonize with those used for Wal-Mart. He agrees to the transition band between the two colors on the building and advised that the ten parking spaces noted by Commissioner McGuirk were eliminated and converted into a landscaped area. Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 November 9, 1994 " .