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PC Min 01/08/2002CITY OF CAMPBELL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 7:30 P.M. TUESDAY JANUARY 8, 2002 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS The Planning Commission meeting of January 8, 2002, was called to order at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 70 North First Street, Campbell, California by Vice Chair Hemandez, and the following proceedings were had, to wit: ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Vice Chair: Commissioner: Commissioner: Commissioner: Commissioner: Commissioner: Joseph D. Hernandez Bob Alderete George Doorley Elizabeth Gibbons Brad Jones Felicia Leonard Commissioners Absent: Chair: Tom Francois Staff Present: Community Development Director: Senior Planner Associate Planner: City Attomey: Reporting Secretary: Sharon Fierro Geoff I. Bradley Tim J. Haley William Seligmann Corinne A. Shinn APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion: On motion of Commissioner Doorley, seconded by Commissioner Gibbons, the Planning Commission minutes of December 11, 2001, were approved. (5-0-1-1; Chairman Francois was absent and Commissioner Jones abstained) COMMUNICATIONS. There were no Communication Items. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS OR POSTPONEMENTS There were no agenda modifications or postponements Planning Commission Minutes of January 8, 2002 Page 2 ORAL REQUESTS There were no oral requests. PUBLIC HEARING Vice Chair Hemandez read Agenda Item No. 1 into the record. PLN2001-47 (UP) PLN2001-48 (S) Burger, J. Public Hearing to consider the application of Mr. John Burger, on behalf of Entravision Communications Corporation, for a Site and Architectural Approval (PLN2001-48) and Conditional Use Permit (PLN2001-47) to allow the installation of two Studio to Transmitter Link Antennas on the roof an existing office building at the Campbell Technology Park on property located at 655 Campbell Technology Parkway in a P-D (Planned Development) Zoning District. This project is Categorically Exempt. Planning Commission decision final in 10 days, unless appealed in writing to the City Clerk. Project Planner: Darcy Smith, Planner II Mr. Geoff I. Bradley, Senior Planner, presented the staff report as follows: Advised that the applicant is seeking both a Site and Architectural Permit and Conditional Use Permit to allow two studio to transmitter link antennas on the roof of a building at the Campbell Technology Park. · Informed that the antenna installation already occurred in mid-year 2000 for the tenant of the building, Entravision, a radio station, and is visible. The applicant will move one of the two antennas and replace the second with a smaller less visible antenna. This new installation is preferred to the existing. · Recommended approval of this request. Commissioner Alderete asked staff why this item is coming before the Commission if the new installation will be smaller. Senior Planner Geoff I. Bradley clarified that the applicant was unaware of the requirement to obtain Planning Commission approval prior to the original installation. Vice Chair Hemandez presented the Site and Architectural Review follows: · SARC reviewed this project on December 11, 2001, and was requirement that the antenna be painted to match the parapet. Committee report as supportive with the Vice Chair Hemandez opened the Public Heating for Agenda Item No. 1. Vice Chair Hernandez closed the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 1. Commissioner Alderete asked for clarification as to what would be painted. Vice Chair Hernandez clarified that the antenna and parapet would be painted to match. Planning Commission Minutes of January 8, 2002 Page 3 Motion: Upon motion of Commissioner Doorley, seconded by Commissioner Gibbons, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 3404 granting a Site and Architectural Approval (PLN2001-48) and Conditional Use Permit (PLN2001-47) to allow the installation of two Studio to Transmitter Link Antennas on the roof an existing office building at the Campbell Technology Park on property located at 655 Campbell Technology Parkway, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Alderete, Doorley, Gibbons, Hernandez, Jones and Leonard NOES: None ABSENT: Francois ABSTAIN: None Vice Chair Hemandez advised that this item is final in 10 days, unless appealed in writing to the City Clerk. Vice Chair Hernandez read Agenda Item No. 2 into the record. PLN2001-139 (PD) PLN2001-140 (PM) Black, T. Public Hearing to consider the application of Mr. Tom Black for a Planned Development Permit (PLN2001-139) to allow the construction of a new single-family residence and a Tentative Parcel Map (PLN2001-140) to create two lots on property located at 132 Sunnyside Avenue in a P-D (Planned Development) Zoning District. This project is Categorically Exempt. Tentative City Council Meeting Date: February 5, 2001. Project Planner: Tim J. Haley, Associate Planner Ms. Sharon Fierro, Community Development Director, presented the staff report as follows: · Advised that the applicant has submitted a request for a continuance. · Recommended that the Commission open the Public Hearing and continue this matter to the next meeting on January 22, 2002. Vice Chair Hemandez opened the Public Heating for Agenda Item No. 2. Motion: Upon motion of Commissioner Gibbons, seconded by Commissioner Jones, the Planning Commission continued consideration of Planned Development Permit (PLN2001-139) to allow the construction of a new single-family residence and a Tentative Parcel Map (PLN2001-140) to create two lots on property located at 132 Sunnyside Avenue, to the next Planning Commission meeting on January 22, 2002, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Alderete, Doorley, Gibbons, Hernandez, Jones and Leonard NOES: None ABSENT: Francois ABSTAIN: None Planning Commission Minutes of January 8, 2002 Page 4 Vice Chair Hemandez read Agenda Item No. 3 into the record. 3. PLN2001-136 Lee, C. Public Hearing to consider the application of Mr. Carl Lee, on behalf of Eagle Talon Martial Arts Academy, for a Conditional Use Permit (PLN2001-136) to allow the establishment of a martial arts academy of 1,080 square feet within an existing commercial building on property located at 839 W. Hamilton Avenue in a P-D (Planned Development) Zoning District. This project is Categorically Exempt. Planning Commission decision final in 10 days, unless appealed in writing to the City Clerk. Project Planner: Tim J. Haley, Associate Planner Mr. Tim J. Haley, Associate Planner, presented the staff report as follows: · Advised that the applicant is seeking approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow the establishment of a martial arts academy on the northwest comer of Hamilton Avenue and Darryl Drive. The L-shaped shopping center was built in 1973 and consists of approximately 15,000 square feet of commercial space, of which 1,100 square feet will be used by this martial arts academy. The remaining uses include restaurants, retail and a television repair business. · Identified the class size as being from 3 to 10 students and the hours of operation as being from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. · Informed that the parking requirement is 1 space for every 200 square feet. · Recommended approval. Vice Chair Hemandez presented the Site and Architectural Review Committee report as follows: · SARC reviewed this project on December 11th and had some concern regarding the parking but was overall supportive. Vice Chair Hemandez opened the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 3. Vice Chair Hemandez closed the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 3. Commissioner Gibbons suggested adding a Condition of Approval giving the Community Development Director the authority to amend the allowed hours of operation in the event that parking on this site becomes an issue in the future. Vice Chair Hemandez: · Pointed out that the applicant would have to come back before the Commission if they chose to expand their space and/or class size. · Added that he would not oppose such an added Condition of Approval as it seems to be reasonable. Commissioner Doofley stated that while he is usually picky about the provision of adequate parking, he saw no problem with this application as it appears no parking exception is required. Planning Commission Minutes of January 8, 2002 Page 5 Community Development Director Sharon Fierro clarified that with the current tenant mix there is no anticipated parking concern. However, staff is happy to enforce such a Condition of Approval if the Commission finds it necessary. Commissioner Gibbons added that a Condition has been applied in past approvals. Commissioner Doorley reiterated that he does not oppose this Condition but does not find it necessary. Vice Chair Hemandez pointed out that if the mix of tenants does change in the future, this Condition will give the City some flexibility. Commissioner Doorley said that it appeared unusual that this tenant be impacted in the event that other tenants come on site in the future. Commissioner Gibbons pointed out that the available parking pro-rated for this 1,100 square feet tenant space equals five spaces. However, the business as described could need up to 10 to 12 spaces. While this excess can be accommodated now with the current tenant mix, it may not be easily accommodated with different types of tenants. Commissioner Leonard asked if this Condition represents the only mechanism to deal with future parking impacts. Community Development Director Sharon Fierro reminded that the Use Permit is indefinite and ongoing once approved. Commissioner Gibbons said that there have been other cases where one tenant uses a disproportionate amount of available parking spaces from a shared parking area. This Condition would give more flexibility to correct such a situation if problems come up at this center. Commissioner Alderete asked if the applicants have mentioned the possibility for tournaments or larger events. Associate Planner Tim J. Haley said that the applicant has indicated they plan small classes. He added that often students are dropped off for class and that staff is not concerned about the availability of parking to accommodate this use. Commissioner Alderete sought assurances that all activities, including any weapons instruction, will occur indoors. Associate Planner Tim J. Haley replied that all activity must occur indoors. Mr. Nick Speno, Property Owner, 1142 S. Winchester Boulevard, San Jose: · Said that he has no concem about parking and added that he has a provision in his lease that would deal with parking impacts of his tenants. Planning Commission Minutes of January 8, 2002 Page 6 Commissioner Doorley agreed that it would be fine to add the Condition proposed by Commissioner Gibbons to deal with future parking issues. Commissioner Leonard agreed that she too could support this Condition if it helps staff with enforcement. City Attorney William Seligmann proposed the added finding that "future changes in the tenant mix could result in negative parking impacts." Motion: Upon motion of Commissioner Gibbons, seconded by Commissioner Alderete, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 3405 approving a Conditional Use Permit (PLN2001-136) to allow the establishment of the Eagle Talon Martial Arts Academy on property located at 839 W. Hamilton Avenue with a modification to Condition No. 3 allowing the Community Development Director to deal with future adverse parking impacts by reducing operational hours, by the following roll call vote: AYE S: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Alderete, Doorley, Gibbons, Hernandez, Jones and Leonard None Francois None Vice Chair Hemandez advised that this decision is final in 10 days, unless appealed in writing to the City Clerk. Vice Chair Hemandez read Agenda Item No. 4 into the record. 4. PLN2001-138 Stoddard, Bob Hearing to consider the application of Mr. Bob Stoddard, on behalf of Stoddard's Brewhouse & Eatery, for a Sign Application (PLN2001- 138) for a sign exception request for Stoddard's Brewhouse & Eatery on property located at 200 E. Campbell Avenue in the C-3-S (Central Business District) Zoning District. This project is Categorically Exempt. Planning Commission decision final in 10 days, unless appealed in writing to the City Clerk. (Continued from the Planning Commission meeting of December 11, 2001.) Project Planner: Geoff I. Bradley, Senior Planner. Mr. Geoff I. Bradley, Senior Planner, presented the staff report as follows: · Advised that this application was continued from the December 11th Planning Commission meeting to allow the provision of additional materials. · Pointed out that an actual material board sign sample has been provided. · Informed that the opening on the tower was determined to be 8 feet wide rather than 7 feet. Therefore, the applicant is seeking an increase from a five-foot diameter sign to a six-foot Planning Commission Minutes of January 8, 2002 Page 7 diameter sign for a total sign area of 28 square feet (previously 20 square feet). Staff finds this increase will keep the sign proportionate. Advised that the necessary findings to support this second sign along Campbell Avenue can be made and recommended the adoption of a Resolution granting a Sign Exception for this second sign. Vice Chair Hemandez opened the Public Heating for Agenda Item No. 4. Mr. Loren Gerhardt, Applicant's Representative: · Made himself available for questions. · Replied, when asked by a Commissioner when Stoddard's would open for business, that they hope to open on January 25th. Commissioner Gibbons said that she did not like the idea of increasing the size of the sign. Asked if staff is okay with that idea. Senior Planner Geoff I. Bradley replied that the square footage is not as important as how the sign looks. Both signs along Campbell Avenue will still be under the total allowable 40 square feet. Vice Chair Hernandez closed the Public Heating for Agenda Item No. 4. Motion: Upon motion of Commissioner Doorley, seconded by Commissioner Gibbons, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 3406 approving a Sign Application (PLN2001-138) for a sign exception request for Stoddard's Brewhouse & Eatery on property located at 200 E. Campbell Avenue, with the amendment to Condition No. 1 to 28 square feet, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Alderete, Doorley, Gibbons, Hernandez, Jones and Leonard NOES: None ABSENT: Francois ABSTAIN: None Vice Chair Hemandez advised that this decision is final in 10 days, unless appealed in writing to the City Clerk. REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR The written report of Ms. Sharon Fierro, Community Development Director, was accepted as presented with the following additions: · Announced that Council instructed staff to proceed with the Abatement of Hazardous Vegetation (Weeds) and approved the Apricot townhome project. · Advised that there will be two items on the Planning Agenda for January 22, 2002. Planning Commission MinUtes of January 8, 2002 Page 8 ADJOURNMENT The Planning Commission meeting adjoumed at 8:05 p.m. to the next Regular Public Hearing on January 22, 2002, in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 70 North First Street, Campbell, California. SUBMITTED BY: A~. ~n~~g Secretary Sharon Fierro, Secretary