PC Min 03/12/2002CITY OF CAMPBELL PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
7:30 P.M. TUESDAY
MARCH 12, 2002
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The Planning Commission meeting of March 12, 2002, was called to order at 7:30 p.m.,
in the Council Chambers, 70 North First Street, Campbell, California by Chair Francois,
and the following proceedings were had, to wit:
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present:
Chair:
Vice Chair:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Tom Francois
Joseph D. Hernandez
Bob Alderete
George Doorley
Elizabeth Gibbons
Brad Jones
Felicia Leonard
Commissioners Absent:
None
Staff Present:
Community
Development Director:
Senior Planner:
Planner II:
Planner I:
City Attorney:
Reporting Secretary:
Sharon Fierro
Geoff I. Bradley
Darcy Smith
Stephanie Willsey
William Seligmann
Corinne A. Shinn
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: On motion of Commissioner Doorley, seconded by Commissioner
Hernandez, the Planning Commission minutes of February 26, 2002,
were approved. (5-0-0-2; Commissioners Jones and Leonard
abstained)
COMMUNICATIONS.
There were no communication items.
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS OR POSTPONEMENTS
There were no agenda modifications or postponements
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ORAL REQUESTS
There were no oral requests.
PUBLIC HEARING
Chair Francois read Agenda Item No. 1 into the record.
1. PLN2002-12 (S)
Cohen, S.
Public Hearing to consider the application of Mr. Steve Cohen, on
behalf of Pool, Patio & Things, for consideration of a Site and
Architectural Review Permit (PLN2002-12) to allow the construction
of a new 4,800 square foot retail building on property owned by
Steven and Ginger Cohen located at 1870 S. Bascom Avenue in a C-
2-S (General Commercial) Zoning District. This project is
Categorically Exempt. Planning Commission decision final, unless
appealed in writing to the City Clerk within 10 calendar days.
Project Planner: Darcy Smith, Planner H
Ms. Darcy Smith, Planner II, presented the staff report as follows:
· Advised that the applicant is seeking a Site and Architectural Review Permit to allow the
construction of a new 4,400 square foot, two-story retail building on the northeast comer of
S. Bascom and McBain Avenues. The architectural style is Contemporary Mission and
incorporates stucco walls and a tile roof. The project meets design standards. The
provision of 23 parking spaces exceeds the required 22. The applicant will install the full
streetscape standard along Bascom Avenue. Additionally, trees will be planted along the
north and east property lines as well as additional shrubs and landscaping to be installed on
the property.
· Described the surrounding uses as being commercial to the north, single-family residences
to the east, the Tower Records to the south and the Pruneyard Shopping Center across
Bascom Avenue to the west.
Said that the project site is currently a vacant parcel with no substantial trees.
· Stated that the General Plan Land Use designation is General Commercial and the Zoning
is C-2-S (General Commercial). This project is consistent with both.
· Advised that the building will be constructed near the street along Bascom Avenue to
promote pedestrian access from the street. The vehicular access to this site will be from
McBain Avenue, with signage restricting right tums only from the site onto McBain, to
limit impacts on the residences along McBain Avenue.
· Informed that the Site and Architectural Review Committee reviewed this project on
February 26, 2002, and was supportive as presented.
Recommended approval.
Commissioner Hemandez provided the Site and Architectural Review Committee report as
follows:
· SARC considered this proposal on February 26th and was supportive with the request for
the addition of a single window on the north tower. This change has been implemented
onto the current plans.
Chair Francois opened the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 1.
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Chair Francois closed the Public Heating for Agenda Item No. 1.
Commissioner Gibbons complimented staff for including the General Plan strategies into the
staff report.
Commissioner Doorley said that at first the thought of a single use retail of this site was a
concern. However, this is a well established business and represents a good project.
Motion:
Upon motion of Commissioner Doorley, seconded by Commissioner
Gibbons, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 3416 approving
a Site and Architectural Review Permit (PLN2002-12) to allow the
construction of a new 4,800 square foot retail building (Pool, Patio &
Things) on property owned by Steven and Ginger Cohen located at 1870 S.
Bascom Avenue, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alderete, Doorley, Francois, Gibbons, Hernandez, Jones and
Leonard
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Chair Francois advised that this action is final in 10 days, unless appealed in writing to the City
Clerk.
Chair Francois read Agenda Item No. 2 into the record.
PLN2001-145
McPherson, K.
Public Heating to consider the application of Ms. Karen McPherson,
on behalf of MetroPCS, Inc., for consideration of a Conditional Use
Permit (PLN2001-145) to allow the installation of three new panel
antennas to be located on an existing PG&E Tower and the
associated utility cabinet below on property owned by PG&E located
at 1469 S. Bascom Avenue in a P-F/O-S (Public Facilities/Open
Space) Zoning District. This project is Categorically Exempt.
Planning Commission decision final in 10 calendar days, unless
appealed in writing to the City Clerk. Project Planner: Stephanie
Willsey, Planner I
Ms. Stephanie Willsey, Planner I, presented the staff report as follows:
· Informed that the MetroPCS is seeking approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow a
new telecommunications facility, to include three new panel antennas with a utility cabinet
consisting of 182 square feet, which will be entirely enclosed within a fenced area and
screened with landscaping.
· Advised that there is an abandoned Metricom installation on site with 16 antennas.
Metricom has filed for bankruptcy.
· Said that MetroPCS will remove this abandoned Metricom installation.
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· Described this proposed co-location to be preferred under the City's Telecommunications
Ordinance, as they result in less visual clutter. Staff finds this proposal to be well
integrated and compatible.
· Recommended approval of a Resolution approving this Conditional Use Permit.
Commissioner Doofley asked whether the fence with broken boards would be repaired.
Planner Stephanie Willsey replied yes.
Commissioner Gibbons inquired whether there might be a need to change the
Telecommunications Ordinance to deal with bankrupt providers to ensure removal of
equipment.
Planner Stephanie Willsey pointed to Condition of Approval #12 which requires a bond to
remove equipment should that become necessary.
Director Sharon Fierro corrected Condition of Approval #19 by stating that the first sentence
should be removed as it pertained to a previous application and not this one.
Commissioner Hernandez provided the Site and Architectural Review Committee report as
follows:
· SARC considered this proposal on February 26th and was supportive.
Chair Francois opened the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 2.
Ms. Karen McPherson, Applicant's Representative, 7960 Dublin, Dublin, CA:
· Said that staff did a wonderful job.
· Assured that while MetriCom never completed their landscaping requirements, MetroPCS
would do so.
· Said that they will also be removing the abandoned equipment as a service to the
community.
Chair Francois closed the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 2.
Motion:
Upon motion of Commissioner Gibbons, seconded by Commissioner
Leonard, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 3417
approving a Conditional Use Permit (PLN2001-145) to allow the
installation of three new panel antennas to be located on an existing PG&E
Tower and the associated utility cabinet below on property owned by
PG&E located at 1469 S. Bascom Avenue with the correction to Condition
of Approval #19, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alderete, Doorley, Francois, Gibbons, Hernandez, Jones and
Leonard
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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Chair Francois advised that this action is final in 10 calendar 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, at its meeting of March 5, 2002, approved a Parking Exception
for the Jeff Wyatt building at 368 E. Campbell Avenue.
· Advised that the next Planning Commission agenda will include three items.
· Asked Commissioner Doorley to update on the City's 50th Birthday Celebration.
Commissioner Doorley:
· Stated that there are two primary events for this Birthday Celebration. One is a public
event to be held at Campbell Orchard Hall (Community Center) on Palm Sunday (March
24th) that will include the unveiling of a Campbell video and light refreshments. It is
anticipated that approximately 250 people will be in attendance. The second event is an
invitation-only event to be held at Stoddards.
ADJOURNMENT
The Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m. to a Study Session immediately
following and then to the next Regular Public Hearing on March 26, 2002, in the Council
Chambers, City Hall, 70 North First Street, Campbell, California.
SUBMITTED BY:
APPROVED BY:
ATTEST:
Corinne A. Shag Secretary
Sharon Fierro, Secretary