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Sound Wall/Parking - 1991 CITY OF CAMPBELL 70 NORTH FIRST STREET CAMPBELL, CALIFORNIA 95008 (408) 866-2100 FAX # (408) 379-2572 Department: Planning June 18, 1991 Dear Property Owner: Please note that the Planning Department has coordinated with Tower Records regarding the construction of a permanent non-combustible fence along the property lines of the Tower Records parking lot abutting your property. Construction is scheduled to begin within one week. Please contact Jim Casteglano at (408) 978-8304 as soon as possible to inform him whether you wish to retain the fence, or retain the materials only. At the time that construction of the block wall takes place near the nursery school, please note that the contractor will install a safety fence so that no open area is exposed at any time. Your response would be appreåated to Mr. Casteglano Friday. Tune 21. 1991. Thank you for your patience in this matter. Should you have any questions, please contact me at the Planning Department at 866-2140. Sincerely, ø~¿f~'~ Gloria Såara Planner I Enclosure: 1. Location Map CITY OF CAMPBELL 70 NORTH FIRST STREET CAMPBELL, CALIFORNIA 95008 (408) 866-2100 FAX # (408) 379-2572 Department: Planning May 30, 1991. Jim Veteran 127 Memory Lane Campbell, CA 95008 Dear Mr. Veteran: Please be advised that we have made final contact with MTS Incorporated to install the split face block wall along the property lines of the Tower Records parking lot. All issues have been resolved and the management company has indicated that construction will start within two weeks, on or before June 14, 1991. I thank you very much for your patience in this matter. It is to everyone's relief that this is finally coming to a conclusion. Should you have any questions, please contact me at 866-2140. I will be happy to help you with any matters that concern you. Sincerely, tf~~ Planner I CITY OF CAMPBELL 70 NORTH FIRST STREET CAMPBELL. CALIFORNIA 95008 (408) 866-2100 FAX # (408) 379-2572 Department: Planning May 30, 1991 Kathleen Sullivan MTS Incorporated 2500 Del Monte P.O. Box 919001 West Sacramento, CA 95691 Re: Approved Plans - Split Block Face Wall Tower Records 1900 South Bascom Avenue Campbell, CA 95008 Dear Kathleen: Enclosed please find a copy of the approved plans indicating that the building material has been modified to include a split face block wall rather than the concrete block. As you indicated in our telephone conversation of May 30, 1991, that the construction should start within two weeks, on or before June 14, 1991. Thank you very much for your help in resolving the building material. Your cooperation is greatly appreåated. Should you have any questions, please contact me at (408) 866-2140. Sincerely, / t:Ir~~ Gloria Sciara Planner I Enclosures "'\ ( C,ITY OF CAMPBEll 70 NORTH FIRST STREET CAMPBELL, CALIFORNIA 95008 (408) 866-2100 FAX # (408) 379-2572 Planning April 2, 1991 Department: Kathy Sullivan Executive Secretary MTS, INC., Tower Records P.O. Box 919001 West Sacramento, CA 95691 RE: Soundwall at Tower Records - 1900 South Bascom A venue Dear Ms. Sullivan: The Planning Department is in receipt of your letter dated, March 27, 1991, wherein you indicated that you have obtained a contractor to construct a soundwall in the Tower Records parking lot. In the letter you indicated that your company has approved the proposal for a masonry wall. However, in previous discussion we had discussed a possibility of a split-block face wall. The Planning Department feels that the split-block face wall would be preferable and would enhance the appearance of the site. Prior to your plan submittal, please make any necessary modifications to reflect this change. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at (408) 866-2140. Sincerely, !I¿&c/vá~ Gloria M. Såara Planner I ks:mac/letters .. ..~ IRh INCORPORA TEO ¡OWER RECORDS, BOO~S' ~\OEO 2500 DEL MONTE, P,O, BOX 919001, WEST SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 95691 (916) 373-2500 :3-27-91 City of Campbell 70 North First Street Campbell, Ca. 95008 Planning Department Attn: Gloria Sciara Dear Gloria, As per our telephone conversation of 3-2l-91, We, rvllS Inc., have approved the proposal for the masonry wall at the Tower Records store located at 1900 South Bascom that was presented to us by Jim Casalenqo of Pacific Concrete 1474 Jeffery Ave, San Jose, Ca. 95118 (408) 267--4479 for the amount of $27,375.00. If you have any questions or need any further assistance, Please our of-fice. í CITY OF CAMPBELL 70 NORTH FIRST STREET CAMPBELL. CALIFORNIA 95008 (408) 866-2100 FAX # (408) 379-2572 Department: Planning January 28, 1991 Ralph Fernadez, Project Manager Monighan and Assoåa tes / Architects AlA 1901 Capitol Avenue Sacramento, CA 95814 RE: 1900 S. Bascom Ave Tower Records Dear Mr. Fernandez, The Planning Department has reviewed the plans for the soundwall for the Tower records parking lot and adjacent office building. The plans submitted are acceptable and in compliance with the previous requirements speåfied by the Planning Department. Your prompt attention in this matter has been greatly appreciated. At this time we continue to seek your cooperation to promptly begin construction. Prior to installation of the wall, please secure all necessary building permits. As to the time frame involved, we ask that construction commence within 30 days. Construction should be completed within 60 days from commencement of construction. Please find enclosed a copy of the stamped approved plans. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Planning Department at 866-2140. Sincerely, M// ' ./- ~A./ .~----.J Gloria Sciara Planner I enclosure cc: Stan Ziemba MTS Incorporated 2500 Del Monte P.O. Box 919001 West Sacramento, CA 95691 Building Dept. JANUARY 8, 1991 GLORIA SCIARA CITY OF CAMPBELL PLANNING DEPARTMENT 70 NORTH FIRST STREET CAMPBELL, CA 95008 RE: TOWER RECORDS PARKING LOT SOUNDWALL DEAR GLORIA, ATTACHED PLEASE FIND (3) COPIES OF REVISED PLANS PER YOUR REQUEST. THE FOLLOWING REVISIONS HAVE BEEN MADE: 1. AT PARKING STALLS (90 & 91) WE HAVE ADDED A 18" WIDE PLANTING STRIP THE WIDTH OF THE TWO STALLS, IN ADDITION, WE ARE PROVIDING CLIMBING VINE TYPE OF PLANT THAT WILL CLIMB THE WALL AND ACT AS A VISUAL SCREEN OVER TIME. 2. BETWEEN PARKING STALLS 61 AND 69 WE ARE SUGGESTING MAKING THESE INTO COMPACT STALLS THEREBY CREATING ENOUGH SPACE FOR AN ADDITIONAL TREE WELL. IF YOU SHOULD HAVE ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS REGARDING THE ABOVE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE AT 916.448.1901 REGARDS, lli~~z PRO~~C~ MANAGER XC: STAN ZIEMBA ATTACHMENTS 1 ~~,ll ( CITY OF CAMPBELL 70 NORTH FIRST STREET CAMPBELL, CALIFORNIA 95008 (408) 866-2100 . FAX # (408) 379-2572 Department: Planning December 17, 1990 stan Ziemba MTS Incorporated 2500 Del Monte P.O. Box 919001 West Sacramento, CA 95691 RE: 1900 South Bascom Avenue Dear Mr. Ziemba: I would like to thank you for your prompt attention in submitting plans for the soundwall. The proposed site layout is acceptable. Approval of the plans will be subject to some minor landscaping additions to the parking lot as follows: Carryover the tree wells in front of parking spaces 61-69. 1) 2) Add a few triangle box cutouts (with climbing vines) in front of parking spaces 90-96. When this matter was brought up last year, it was indicated by the management that the entire landscaping would be evaluated and possibly upgraded, since it had been poorly maintained. A revised submittal for final approval would be appreciated in two weeks. Please submit 3 copies of plans. If you should have any further questions regarding the above information, please do not hesitate to contact the Planning Department at (408) 866-2140. Sincerely, 4~i~ Planner I gs:lb c:fence ". .~, IRh INCORPORA TEO 'TOV4ER RECORt)S'ßOO~S'~\DEO 2500 DEL MONTE, P,O, BOX 919001, WEST SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 95691 (916) 373-2513 STAN ZIEMBA Maintenance D,v,s,on Director 12-10-90 GLORIA SCIARA - PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF CAMPBELL 70 NORTH FIRST STREET CAMPBELL. CA 95008 DEAR GLORIA, IN RESPONSE TO YOUR LETTER DATED 11-27-90 WE. MTS INC., ARE SUBMITTING THE SITE PLAN FOR THE FENCE ENCLOSURE AT 1900 S. BASCOM FOR YOUR REVIEW. PLEASE CONTACT US AT YOUR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE ON THIS MATTER. (~~.;é......T.,..~ K. Y~~ / . ¡l"?i:i1_- / . '-"-í,' "-"'"'"T / IV~J Ii rEMBA I MPrt~TENANCE DIVISION f'1T~ I NC . DIRECTOR , <,.. Tn CITY OF CAMPBELL 70 NORTH FIRST STREET CAMPBELL, CALIFORNIA 95008 (408) 866-2100 FAX # (408) 379-2572 Department: Planning November 27, 1990 stan Ziemba MTS Incorporated 2500 Del Monte P.O. Box 919001 West Sacramento, CA 95691 Dear Stan: Please find enclosed the aerial map indicating the proposed fence line. Your earliest attention in submitting a site plan would be appreciated. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Planning Office at (408) 866-2140. Sincerely, P r fitrn~ ~~~~ Gloria Sciara Planner I gs:lb c:fence Enclosure CITY OF CAMPBELL 70 NORTH FIRST STREET CAMPBELL, CALIFORNIA 95008 (408) 866-2100 FAX # (408) 379-2572 Department: Planning November 2, 1990 Jim Veteran 127 Memory Lane Campbell, CA 95008 RE: Tower Records Parking lot improvements Dear Mr. Veteran: I have been contacted by a Tower Records representative regarding the above referenced matter. Most recently, I sent an aerial map indicating where the fence improvement is to be made. They will be submitting plans to the Building Department in approximately 3 to 4 weeks for construction of a 6 foot high solid precast concrete wall, abutting the residential properties to the east and south of the site. If you should have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at the Planning Department at (408) 866-2140. Sincerely, C}Qo NiL ~ Jjo Gloria Sciara Planner I gs:lb c:memo/p1 CITY OF CAMPBEll 70 NORTH FIRST STREET CAMPBELL, CALIFORNIA 95008 (408) 866-2100 FAX # (408) 379-2572 Department: Planning October 24, 1990 Russ Sockolov, Vice President MTS Inc. 2500 Del Monte P.O. Box 919001 West Sacramento, CA 95691 RE: Tower Records Expansion of Parking Lot - Required Improvements Dear Mr. Sockolov: To date, the Planning Department has had numerous contacts with you and the General Manager of Tower Records regarding the parking and drainage problems associated with Tower Records. The Planning Department indicated to you, in the letter dated July 28, 1989, that if Tower Records were to acquire the adjacent office property, that a modified parking plan and other improvements would be required addressing the following concerns: 1) 2) 3) Restriping of the parking area. Addressing the existing drainage problems. Providing sufficient buffering to adjacent residential uses. (i.e. an extension of the masonry wall to provide an adequate buffer to the residential uses.) Additionally, the Planning Department has continued to receive numerous complaints from the adjacent residences. Due to the proximity of the residential uses, the subsequent fires that have taken place on the property, the Planning Department is requiring that you submit plans incorporating these modifications. since the adjacent property has been acquired, you are required to implement the conditions specified above. The continued use of the property beyond the compliance date without benefit of said improvements constitutes a zoning violation. CITY OF CAMPBELL Mr. Sockolov October 24, 1990 RE: Tower Records Page Two The following must be submitted: A revised parking layout must be submitted to the Planning Department indicating restriping of stalls, extension of the masonry wall on the eastern property line to buffer the abutting residential uses. In addition, we will require a grading and drainage plan. The above referenced items must be submitted to the Planning Department within 30 days, on or before November 20, 1990. Failure to comply with this order will result in this matter being referred to the City Attorney's Office and/or a citation issued for non compliance of this order. If you should have any questions regarding this information, please do not hesitate to contact me at the Planning Department at (408) 866-2140. Sincerely, Ú/ '" ,ý §¿CZ1:'c"'c d~~~-""",- (/""/ Gloria Sciara Planner I gs:lb c:memo/p13 cc: Chuck Streeter, Fire Department Tim Haley, Planning Department steve Piasecki, Planning Department Don Wimberly, Public Works Department CITY OF CAMPBELL MEMORANDUM To: KEVIN DUGGAN CITY ~1ANAGER TIM J. HALEY~ PLANNER II Date: AUGUST 31, 1989 From: Subject: TOWER RECORDS PARKING LOT UPDATE - 1900 S. BASCOM AVENUE ---------------------------------------------------------- Pursuant to your request, the Planning Department has reviewed its records and recent contacts with the Vice-President of Tower Records, Mr. Ross Socklov, In the later part of July staff met with the Vice-President at the counter to discuss the construction of a new trâsh enclosure at the Tower Records Site, At that time the applicant indicated that they may be acquiring the adjacent office building and that they may wish to combine parking areas to alleviate some of the parking problems that they have experienced at this location. A letter dated July 28, 1989, approving the new trash enclosure location and requesting additional information if they were successful in acquiring this adjacent property, is attached. Since that date, it appears that they have acquired the adjacent property. On August 30, 1989, I met with the applicant at the site to discuss modifications to the parking area. He indicated that he would be submitting a plan addressing the combination of the two properties for parking purposes and addressing the existing drainage problems on the site. Apparently, Mr. Socklov's engineer has also been in contact with the Building Department regarding the drainage problems in both parking areas. If you should have any questions regarding this information, please do not hesitate to give us a call. TJH:ks cc: Steve Piasecki ( I i I I I I ¡ I I i I I I I I I I elT'Y fJF CAMPBELl 70 NORTH FIRST STREET CAMPBELL, CALIFORNIA 95008 (408) 866-2100 FAX # (408) 379-2572 Department: Planning August 3, 1990 Eileen Mahan Legal Department Tower Records 2500 Del Monte street West Sacramento, CA 95691 RE: Tower Records - 1900 South Bascom Avenue Dear Ms. Mahan: Attached for your information, is the letter dated July 28, 1990, to Ross Socklov, Vice President, MTS, Inc., advising him of the Planning Director's approval and conditions required in order to expand the adjacent parking area. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Planning Department at 866-2140. ~elY, Tim~ Planner II (-----_u_----- --- -. _u- ---_._----~-- ----------- - u- - --- - - - -- - ;-(.,fj"r~_-"!J:I ~~~;"n,-,,-,'l:t,,:¡:::: ~Ioi/';'-i:-[~!',:"":,,i! =--- ¡ f r¡ Ui ¿~ l) A 1 V;;L ~- j¡¡ j ~ il L 70 NORTH FIRST STREET CAMPBELL, CALIFORNIA 95008 (408) 866-2100 Department: Planning July 28, 1989 Ross Socklov, Vice President M.T.S., Inc. 2500 Del Monte P.D.Box 919001 West Sacramento, CA 95691 RE: Tower Records - Trash Enclosure i,¡J/?t9öO Si~<;"è." -Âvenq.e Dear Ross: Please be advised that the Planning Director has conditionally approved your request for a new trash enclosure location on the above-referenced property A copy of the approved plans is enclosed. This approval is subject to the following conditions: 1. The driveway area is to be posted "No Parking, Fire Lanell per Uniform Fire Code 10.207 Section M. Provide self-closing doors as per Campbell Municipal Code Section 6.94.080; and, Concrete block to match building or to be painted similarly. 2. 3. Additionally, the Planning Director has indicated that if you do successfully acquire the property adjacent to the existing Tower Records, and wish to modify the parking plan for this proposal, that a plan should be submitted addressing the following concerns: 1. 2. 3. Restriping of the parking area. Addressing existing drainage problems. Providing sufficient buffering to adjacent residential uses (i.e., possible extension of masonary walls). If you should have any questions regarding the trash enclosure approval, or the modification proposal for the parking area, please do not hesitate to contact the Planning Department at (408) 866-2140. Sincerely, Tt:tfiJ/J P n I ~ --- Tim J~ Planner II cc: Lynn Caldwell, Fire Department Enclosure: Plans - Applicant Fire Department ~;-,,"'i Ie f:tower/pg.S4 ----.- -- II PALO CEDRO PHARMACY July I I , 1989 RECEIVED JUt 1 8 1989 CITY MANAGER'S OffiCE The Prune Yard 1875 s. Bascom Ave. Campbell, California Attn: Geaeral Manag~r Last Saturday, July 8, 1989, my wife and I made an emergency trip down to San Jose to visit her brother who was hospitalized. We asked a nurse for the name of a nice shopping center which we could go to so we could purchase a gift for the ill brother. She directed us to the Prune Yard. I dropped my wife off at Berry Hill and then went to park, which happened to be across from the Tower record store. I decided to run into Tower while my wife shopped.About % hour later I returned to find that my car was gone! I assumed that it had been stolen, and noticed a young lady nearby with a hand-held radio. I asked for her assistance and she informed me with a smile on her face that she had had my car towed away! She proceeded to inform me that because I had left to go to Tower that she was authorized to call a tow truck out! She said proudly that she had watched me go across the street, then quickly called Bob's Towing because "we know we have to work fast!" She also said that I was "just the kind of person she ,.¡atches for". I protested because my wife was shopping, and she curtly told me that since she didn't see my wife she didn't care what I said. She called a cab for me (how thoughtful) and the cabbie told me that this same procedure had occurred at least fifteen times that week! He drove me to Bob's Towing and they informed me that it would cost me $60.00 in CASH to take the car. Luckily, I was able to pay that fee in cash, walked around the carto look if there were scratches, and took off. I then went back to the Prune Yard to pick up my wife who was extremely anxious, drove back to the hospital, parked my car and -behold- I could not open the door! (I have a new, Toyota LE Camry and it is all electrically locked.) I had to crawl into the back to get out the door, then I discovered that neither of the front doors would open from the outside, nor would the windows go down. I went to a phone in the hospital, called Bob's Towing and asked them what they had done to cause this damage. He informed me that they had to break into my car [it is a front- wheel drive) in order to tow it away! I asked him what he intended to do about the damage.He put me on "hold" and never came back on the line. By this time it was 4 p.m. and I had to get back to. Redding, which is a 5 hour trip. I spent my entire afternoon Sunday repairing the electrical system in the doors. 3624 DESCHUTES ROAD. P.O. BOX 288 . PALO CEDRO, CALIFORNIA 96073 . PHONE "547-4465 - - . PALO CEDRO PHARMACY To say that I am upset over this entire matter is to speak mildly! I hardly consider this a wise method of P.R. Moreover, in my opinion what you are doing there is entrapment! The lot attendant could simply have called to me as I left my car and told me to move my car, surely common courtesy would dictate at least that much. Incidentally, the lot was far from full, so I was not preventing anyone else from findi;ga place to park. ( As I was waiting for the cab I watched her, she lurks between cars or behind a pole waiting for the next victim.) I expect restitution for this egregious treatment of my wife and myself. I expect to be reimbursed for the $60.00, $10.00 for the cab, and 6 hours @$25.00 for my labor. This totals $220.00. I expect to hear from you soon~ ß~I!~-e Ronald P. Bode cc: Chamber of Commerce, Campbell cc: City Council, Campbell 3624 DESCHUTES ROAD. P.O. BOX 288 . PALO CEDRO, CALIFORNIA 96073 . PHONE "547-4465 CITY OF CAMPBELL 70 NORTH FIRST STREET CAMPBELL, CALIFORNIA 95008 (408) 866-2100 Department: Planning June 6, 1989 Mr. Paul Quimby 61 S. 4th Street Campbell, CA 95008 HE: 1900 S. Bascom Avenue Tower Records Dear Mr. Quimby: This letter is in response to your inquiry of May 14, 1989, in which you expressed concern regarding the parking situation at Tower Records store at Bascom Avenue. The following information may shed some light on this situation for you. At the time the application for Tower Records was processed in 1975, the ordinance requirement for parking at a commercial establishment was one parking space for each 150 square feet of gross floor area. Based on this requirement the proposed retail floor area of 11,061 square feet would have required a total of 74 spaces. The Planning Commission has the authority to modify the ordinance requirement, and at that time the Commission was routinely approving parking ratios for commercial developments that ranged from 1:150 to 1:200. Tower Records was approved with a total of 60 parking spaces, resulting in a ratio of 1:180. The parking requirement for commercial developments was subsequently changed to 1:200, based on the gross floor area. With this in mind, the Tower Records facility exceeds the current parking requirement for a commercial 'building. Apparently, this is a situation where the successful nature of the business generates a demand for parking that exceeds the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. Should you have any further comments regarding this matter, please feel free to call the Planning Department. SinCere~lY' //~_. V Phil Staf ä PrincipaI tanner PS:ks f:letters/pg.34 @ CITY OF CAMPBELL MEMORANDUM To: Kevin C. Duggan City Manager From: Steve Piasecki Planning Director Subject: Tower Records Parking Plan Daœ: March 24, 1989 ---------------------------------------------------------- Bret Mitchell, Store Manager of Tower Records informed me on Thursday, March 23, 1989, that Tower Records Management is interested in pursuing a parking lot restriping proposal to increase the number of parking spaces. He will be meeting with the construction manager to work out the details of a parking layout based on the concepts developed in the Planning Department. He will inform me of the anticipated schedule for submitting the revised plan for approval. SP:ld cc: Don Wimberly f: tower MEMORANDUI"j TO: FIle Mat~ch 20, 1989 FROM: Dcln WlmDet'ly, Public WorKs Director SUB3ECT: Update to Cliff Reuter <Pruneyard Towers) TraffIc and other Activities. RE City ----------------------------------------------------------------- I called Cliff Reuter, manager of the Pruneyard Towers, to update hIm on the numerous CIty projects near the Pruneyard as follows: 1. Tower Records crosswalk signal iY"lstallat iclY"J. i:::. The Bascom Ave traffic study being started by DKS. ~. The East Campbell Ave traffic study by our downtown traffIC stUdy consultant which will include a look at the Union/Campbell Intersection. I suggested he might want to have his traffic consultant get involved on their behalf to see if Pruneyard access could be improved. 4. The NOCA study and the SOCA study including their land use and circulation elements. I specifically mentioned the goal to Improve access to the area from the north and south along the railroad. 0;::- ..J. The Lincoln Properties and Ainsley project proposals. cc: Bill Helms Gary Kruget' Bob Kass Steve Piasecki ff)).D.i f? r:., r- '., I r\~ \' I,; \..-' ~~ r.:::J n r I ';'-, '\ Ív;~ ,/ CITy PLANNING' "'," """::::L..L. DEPARTMENT r -~~..~-~------ ell' ¡ Of J\I N. I\:A~ ~; ~ :,.; - ,; fL¡ 11\ 1 Ii ii I.Í ~ ¡". i.L --- L. 70 NORTH FIRST STREET CAMPBELL, CALIFORNIA 95008 (408) 866-2100 Department: Planning March 10, 1989 Mr. Bret Mitchell, Manager Tower Records 1900 S. Bascom Ave. Campbell, CA 95008 RE: Parking at the Campbell Tower Records/Tapes Store 1900 S. Bascom Ave. Dear Bret: Thank you for meeting with Phil Stafford and myself on Wednesday, March 8, 1989. We discussed options for improving the parking situation at the Campbell Tower Records Store site in response to the great success that Tower has had in this location. You indicated that Tower has not been successful in pursuing off-site locations for additional parking with either the office building to the south and east or with the commercial structure planned for the northeast corner of Bascom and McBain Aves. Currently the parking lot is striped for 60 parking spaces in accordance with the approved site plan. The building equals 11,000 sq.ft: and has a parking ratio of approximately 1 space for every 185 sq.ft. of floor area. You've indicated to me that the store employs approximately 40 employees, of which a maximum of 15 will be on-site at anyone time. The Planning Staff explored a conceptual parking layout plan which illustrates that the site can accommodate as many as 74 parking spaces. This plan is conceptual and needs to be verified by your civil engineer. Restriping would entail some cost associated with possible driveway modification or relocation on McBain Ave.; revision to the landscaping; installation of sound attenuation walls adjacent to the residential uses; and, restriping and repaving of the parking lot. Additionally, a side benefit would be the opportunity for Tower to resolve the on-site drainage problem which exists towards the easterly part of the parking area. You were receptive to these concepts - indicating that an additional 14 spaces would represent a sizeable improvement in the parking. This would be of considerable benefit to the store as well as to the community. Accordingly, you agreed to forward the concept to the appropriate corporate representatives of Tower. I indicated that the City is interested in pursuing the improvements as soon as possible to alleviate the excessive parking demand problem at this site. You agreed to get back to me during the week of March 13-17, 1989, with a preliminary reaction from Tower Records representatives. CITY [jf ,'" A' 1',' .1' :" J ,,¡,\."JÌ,\I".~i~",:;<i V t. 1iI Iii. t.;. ~ 1.1 "'-' ~., "",-, Bret Mitchell RE: Tower Records March 10, 1989 Page 2. Once again, thank you for meeting with Phil Stafford and myself. I look forward to working with you to provide a better environment for your customers, as well as the residents of the City of Campbell. ld cc: Jeanette Watson, Mayor Kevin Duggan, City Manager Tara Adams, Assistant City Manager Don Wimberly, Public Works Director f: letters/pg.1O - ,~ 0" CITY OF CAMPBELL MEMORANDUM To: City Council Date: February 27, 1989 From: Kevin C. Duggan City Manager Subject: Bascom Avenue Traffic Improvements - status Update ---------------------------------------------------------- To date, the following actions have been taken with regard to the Bascom Avenue traffic improvements between Campbell Avenue and Campisi Way: Lighting in the area of the crosswalk has been increased. Special traffic enforcement was conducted during the holiday season, and pedestrian safety education handouts were distributed in local retail businesses, A letter was sent to the management of Tower Records to encourage their acquisition of additional parking resources. A response has been'received indicating a willingness to cooperate. As such, a meeting with representativs should be scheduled in March, 1989. (City Manager) Design of a temporary pedestrian signal was completed in January. GAB Construction will proceed,with installation on February 27, with activation of the signal scheduled for March 9, 1989. The total cost of this project will be between $30,000 and $35,000. (Public Works) A scope of work has been prepared to allow retention of a traffic consultant to conduct a circulation study of this area. On March 7, 1989, the City Council will be asked to execute a $10,000 contract with DKS for provision of these services. (Public Works) A pedestrian improvement plan is being prepared by the traffic engineering staff in conjunction with volunteer assistance. Data for this report is now being collected. Upon completion, this report will include a set of criteria for establishment of pedestrian crossings and improvements. A scope of work will be prepared by mid-March to retain assistance in analyzing current deficiencies relative to the established criteria, and to recommend improvement proposals for immediate and future implementation. (Public Works) Attorney Mark Collins has attempted to meet with Mrs. Yamano, mother of the deceased child, on several occasions to explain the actions taken in this area. He will continue to attempt contact. ~ . . City Council February 27, 1989 Page 2 Video taping has been conducted to document the scene of the accident, including signing, striping, lighting, traffic flow, and parking. A highway analysis has also been conducted of this area by our insurance carriers. Planning and the City Attorney have reviewed the land use history of Tower Records to determine what approach may be taken with regard to the lack of on-site parking. KCD:jw ~. Campbell Record Sales, Incorporated ~~Ll:¡:¡..i{-n.. '- '~.J 111WER RECORDS -10WER ,~PES '\~ñiJê. Campbell, California 95008 ~Jenue, Campbell, California 95008 ffB 6 - 1989 CITY MANAGER'S OffiCE February 1, 1989 ~ / :1 J. f Kevin Duggan City Manager City of Campbell Dear Mr. Duggan: Please accept my apologies for the delay in responding to your letter as I was on vacation immediately after the holidays. As you will be aware from our phone conversation, we also are concerned about the problems posed by the parking situation in the area surrounding our store. We are certainly receptive to any help the City may have to offer in helping to resolve this problem. For the record, we have been attempting since at least 1983 to rent the property across McBain Avenue for the purposes of moving our video department and relieving the parking burden. We have also attempted to work out an arrangement with the landlord next door to use some of that extra space for more parking--at the very least for employees. Let me add, in reference to your letter, that we do not encourage our employees to park in the Prune yard parking lot. We will continue to explore those avenues available to us and would appreciate any input the City might have. We look forward to working with you on this matter. s;nceíi1Y ^ (\ ("'C }~~L\~) B~~ Mitchell \ Manager cc: Russ Solomon, Michael Solomon, Wayne Ennes ,. ATTACHMENT 2 MEMORANDUM CITY OF CAMPBELL To: TARA ADAMS ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER Date: DECEMBER 16. 1988 From: PHIL STAFFORD PRINCIPAL PLANNER Subject: :1900 S. BASCOM AVENUE. PARKING FOR TOWER RECORDS -----------------------------------~---------------------- . . DISCUSStON: Pursuant to our meeting of December 14. 1988. regarding the recent accident in front of the Tower Records store. please find the following information. At the time the application for Tower Records was processed in 1975. the ordinance requirement for parking at a commercial establishment was one parking space for each 150 square feet of gross floor area. Based on this requirement the proposed retail floor area of 11.061 sq.ft. would have required a total of 74 spaces. As you may be aware. the Planning Commission has the authority to modify the ordinance requirement. At that time. the Commission was routinely approving parking ratios for commercial developments that ranged from 1:150 to 1:200. Tower Records was approved with a total of 60 parking spaces. resulting in a ratio of 1:180. The parking requirement for commercial developments was subsequently changed to 1:200. based on the gross floor area. With this in mind. the Tower Records facility exceeds the current parking requirement for a commercial building. This is apparently a situation where the successful nature of the business generates more parking demand than the parking provided. After discussing the parking issue with the City Attorney. it appears that the City cannot re-open the issue of parking requirements for this development. The project was approved as a retail use under the provision of the C-2-S Zoning District (General Commercial). As such. a Use Permit was not required. It is the opinion of the City Attorney that the only avenue open to the City regarding parking for Tower Records would be to declare that the business constitutes a nuisance. PS:ks CITY OF CAMPBEll 70 NORTH FIRST STREET CAMPBELL, CALIFORNIA 95008 (408) 866-2100 Department: Planning January 14, 1988 Manager Tower Records 1900 S. Bascom Ave. Campbell, CA 95008 RE: 1900 S. Bascom Ave. Dear Sir or Madam: The Planning Department has received a complaint about the elimination of parking spaces at Tower Records due to a partial flooding of the parking lot. An inspection by this Department indicated that a portion of the rear area of the parking lot was flooded. This is of a concern to the City because of the high demand for parking at the store. It is suggested that you investigate this problem in order that it can be corrected. Please let me know what action you will be taking to solve the problems. If you have ques~ions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned at 866-2140. Sincerely, ARTHUR A. KEE PLANNING DIRECTOR Y7; ¿l/JZ- W~ y ~R~; 'ê7.WOODWORTH ;L/: PLANNER II ld ""'< ", <, '",' r CITY OF CAMPBELL 70 NORTH FIRST STREET CAMPBELL, CALIFORNIA 95008 (408) 866-2100 Department: Plannlng November 17, 1987 Manager Tower Records 1900 S. Bascom Ave. Campbell, CA 95008 Re: Noise generated by parking lot sweeper Dear Sir: The Planning Department has received a complaint regarding noise which is apparently being generated by a parking lot sweeper/vacuum. In particular, the complaint cites that the noise is being generated in the early morning hours - 1:00 to 3:00 a.m. Þlliile we recognize your needs as a business operator to maintain a clean facility, it is important to note that your store is located adjacent to a residential neighborhood. Conflicts such as this are not uncommon where differing land uses abut one another, and in cases like this we ask that you do whatever you can to alleviate this noise problem. Perhaps the parking lot could be swept prior to the store's opening, rather than after closing. Any attention you can pay to this matter is appreciated. Sincerely, ARTHUR A. KEE ~;~ PHILIP J. ST/fFORD PRINCIPAL PLANNER PJS:lac ,/ ¡A'" ,/ - \ . [~g r"f 'if i1J If it Pi ¡Vi QJ) Mk N: !L l 70 NORTH FIRST STREET CAMPBELL. CALIFORNIA 95008 (408) 866-2100 ~ D~paftment: Planning July 28. 1989 Ross Socklov, Vice P~esident M.T.S., Inc. 2500 Del Monte P.O. Box 919001 West Sacramento. CA 95691 RE: Tower Records - Trash Enclosure 1900 S. Bascom Avenue Dear Ross: Please be advised that the Planning Director has conditionally approved your request for a new trash enclosure location on the above-referenced property A copy of the approved plans is enclosed. This approval is subject to the following conditions: 1. The driveway area is to be posted "No Parking. Fire Lane" per Uniform Fire Code 10.207 Section M. Provide self-closing doors as per Campbell Municipal Code Section 6.94.080; and. Concrete block to match building or to be painted similarly. 2. 3. Additionally, the Planning Director has indicated that if you do successfully acquire the property adjacent to the existing Tower Records, and wish to modify the parking plan for this proposal, that a plan should be submitted addressing the following concerns: 1. 2. 3. Restriping of the parking area. Addressing existing drainage problems. Providing sufficient buffering to adjacent possible extension of rnasonary walls). residential uses (i.e., I I I I If you should have any questions regarding the trash tHlclosure approval, or the modification proposal for the parking area. please do not hesitate to contact the Planning Department at (408) 866-21110. Sincerely, ~-=fjð Pnl J Tim J~ Planner II cc: Lynn Caldwell. Fire Department Enclosure: Plans - Applicant Fire Department File f:tower/pg.51j -. ---- --