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PC Min 02/12/2002CITY OF CAMPBELL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 7:30 P.M. TUESDAY FEBRUARY 12, 2002 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS The Planning Commission meeting of February 12, 2002, was called to order at 7:38 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 70 North First Street, Campbell, California by Chairman Francois, and the following proceedings were had, to wit: ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Chair: Vice Chair: Commissioner: Commissioner: Commissioner: Commissioner: Tom Francois Joseph D. Hernandez Bob Alderete George Doorley Elizabeth Gibbons Felicia Leonard Commissioners Absent: Commissioner: Brad Jones Staff Present: Community Development Director: Senior Planner City Attorney: Reporting Secretary: Sharon Fierro Geoff I. Bradley William Seligmann Corinne A. Shinn APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion: On motion of Commissioner Doorley, seconded by Commissioner Gibbons, the 'Planning Commission minutes of January 22, 2002, were approved. (6-0-1; Commissioner Jones was absent) COMMUNICATIONS. There were no communication items. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS OR POSTPONEMENTS There were no agenda modifications or postponements Planning Commission Minut,~s of February 12, 2002 Page 2 ORAL REQUESTS There were no oral requests. PUBLIC HEARING Chairman Francois read Agenda Item No. 1 into the record. 1. PLN2001-144 (M) Wyatt, J. Public Hearing to consider the application of Mr. Jeff Wyatt for consideration of a Modification (PLN2001-144) to a previously approved Site and Architectural Review Permit (S 98-17) to allow an adjustment in parking and a 535 square foot addition to a previously approved commercial building on property located at 368 E. Campbell Avenue in the C-3-S (Central Business District) Zoning District. A Negative Declaration was previously approved for this project. Tentative City Council Meeting Date: March 5, 2001. Project Planner: Tim J. Haley, Associate Planner. Mr. Geoff I. Bradley, Senior Planner, presented the staff report as follows: · Advised that the applicant is seeking a Modification to the approved building to allow the enclosure of a patio area into kitchen space. · Informed that the approved parking included 14 spaces at grade. With this additional 535 square feet, an additional two spaces or 16 spaces would be required. · Said that an originally imposed Condition of Approval requiring that a Covenant be filed that assures a joint alleyway is being modified to require an easement agreement now rather than later. The applicant has agreed to finalize the alleyway easement prior to the final occupancy of his building. · Recommended that the Commission forward a recommendation to Council for approval of the adjustment in the parking ratio to allow this Modification to the building. Vice Chair Hernandez presented the Site and Architectural Review Committee report as follows: · SARC reviewed this project on January 22, 2002, and was supportive with the added requirement to inset arches at the rear wall to break it up a bit. Commissioner Alderete sought clarification on the parking stall sizes. He pointed out that per the minutes of the original public hearing, the total 14 spaces included eight standard, five compact and one disabled parking stalls. Director Sharon Fierro advised that the parking spaces are uni-stalls. Chairman Francois opened the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 1. Mr. Richard Haro, Project Manager, 843 S. McGlincy Lane, Campbell, clarified that all the spaces are standard with the exception of the one handicapped space. Commissioner Alderete pointed out that a letter from Mr. Haro indicates that one space would be removed near the trash enclosure. Planning Commission Minut,~s of February 12, 2002 Page 3 Mr. Richard Haro said that they had proposed that at one point but it is no longer necessary. Commissioner Alderete sought assurance that a column would not impair the disabled parking space. Mr. Richard Haro advised that the disabled parking space meets all requirements. Commissioner Gibbons extended her compliments to staff for proposing an appropriate solution for parking. Chairman Francois closed the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 1. Motion: Upon motion of Commissioner Doorley, seconded by Commissioner Leonard, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 3410 recommending approval of a Modification (PLN2001-144) to a previously approved Site and Architectural Review Permit (S 98-17) to allow an adjustment in parking and a 535 square foot addition to a previously approved commercial building on property located at 368 E. Campbell Avenue, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Alderete, Doorley, Francois, Gibbons, Hernandez and Leonard NOES: None ABSENT: Jones ABSTAIN: None Chairman Francois advised that Council would consider this item on March 5, 2002. 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, at its meeting of February 5, 2002, awarded the construction contract for the extension of Campisi Way. Advised that the next Planning Commission agenda includes five items. · Informed that the San Tomas Area Neighborhood Association representatives have had a meeting regarding the Walnut Drive project. · Distributed copies of the current Zoning Code for use by the Commissioners during the year as it is updated. The Zoning Code Update will occur in two phases. Phase I will address modifications required by the updated General Plan. Staff is interviewing consultants for Phase II. The Zoning Code Update will include illustrations, tables and a format easier to understand. · Stated that those Commissioners who have signed up for the Planners Institute in March have been confirmed in the host hotel. Vice Chair Hernandez asked when the Study Session is scheduled. Planning Commission Minu,,~s of February 12, 2002 Page 4 Director Sharon Fierro advised that the Study Session is set for Monday, February 25, 2002, at 6:30 p.m. and that a light dinner will be provided. AD~IOURNMENT The Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m. to the next Regular Public Heating on February 26, 2002, in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 70 North First Street, Campbell, California. SUBMITTED BY: APPROVED BY: ATTEST: Corinne A. Shinn, Recording Secretary ncois,(C,hair" ' .) Sharon Fierro, Secretary