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PC Min - 11/25/2014CITY OF CAMPBELL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 7:30 P.M. NOVEMBER 25, 2014 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS TUESDAY The Planning Commission meeting of November 25, 2014, was called to order at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 70 North First Street, Campbell, California by Chair Resnikoff and the following proceedings were had, to wit: ROLL CALL Commissioners Present Commissioners Absent: Staff Present: APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chair: Vice Chair: Commissioner: Commissioner: Commissioner: Commissioner: Commissioner: Community Development Director: Planning Manager: Associate Planner: City Attorney: Recording Secretary: Paul Resnikoff Pam Finch Cynthia L. Dodd Philip C. Reynolds, Jr. Michael L. Rich Donald C. Young Yvonne Kendall Paul Kermoyan Aki Honda Snelling Stephen Rose William Seligmann Corinne Shinn Motion: Upon motion by Commissioner Reynolds, seconded by Commissioner Finch, the Planning Commission minutes of the meeting of November 11, 2014, were approved with one correction to page 27. (6-0-1; Commissioner Kendall was absent) Campbell Planning Commission Minutes for November 25, 2014 Page 2 COMMUNICATIONS None AGENDA MODIFICATIONS OR POSTPONEMENTS None ORAL REQUESTS None *,~* PUBLIC HEARINGS Chair Resnikoff read Agenda Item No. 1 into the record as follows: PLN2013-134 This item will be continued to December 9, 2014. PLN2013-135 PLN2014-103 Public Hearing to consider the application of SAI Home, PLN2014-194 Inc., for a Planned Development Permit (PLN2013-134) SAI Home, Inc. to allow the construction of four two-story duet-style townhomes, a Tentative Subdivision Map (PLN2013-135) to create four residential lots and one common lot, Tree Removal Permit (PLN2014-103) and Parking Modification Permit (PLN2014-194) located at 705 W. Hacienda Avenue in a P-D (Planned Development) Zoning District. Staff is recommending that this project be deemed Categorically Exempt under CEQA. Tentative City Council Meeting Date: January 6, 2015. Project Planner: Stephen Rose, Associate Planner Motion: Upon motion of Commissioner Reynolds, seconded by Commissioner Finch, consideration of the applications for 705 W. Hacienda Avenue were continued to the next regular meeting of December 9, 2014, (6-0-1; Commissioner Kendall was absent) *** Chair Resnikoff read Agenda Item No. 2 into the record as follows: Campbell Planning Commission Minutes for November 25, 2014 Page 3 2. PLN2014-134 This item will be continued to December 9, 2014. Springbridge International School Public Hearing to consider the application of Springbridge International School for a Modification (PLN2014-134) to a previously approved Conditional Use Permit to allow the establishment of an international school in a portion of an existing school site (Hazelwood Elementary) on property located at 771 Waldo Road in a P-F (Public Facilities) Zoning District. Staff is recommending that this project be deemed Categorically Exempt under CEQA. Planning Commission action final unless appealed in writing to the City Clerk within 10 calendar days. Project Planner: Stephen Rose, Associate Planner Motion: Upon motion of Commissioner Reynolds, seconded by Commissioner Finch, consideration of the application for 771 Waldo Road was continued to the next regular meeting of December 9, 2014. (6-0-1; Commissioner Kendall was absent) *~* Chair Resnikoff read Agenda Item No. 3 into the record as follows: 3. PLN2014-114 Public Hearing to consider the application of Heather Harrington, H. Harrington, on behalf of Kevin and Ashley Shannon, for a Site and Architectural Review Permit (PLN2014-114) to allow a 1,343 s.f. addition to an existing single-family residence on property located at 291 Dallas Drive in an R-1-8 (Single Family Residential) Zoning District. Staff is recommending that this project be deemed Categorically Exempt under CEQA. Planning Commission action final unless appealed in writing to the City Clerk within 10 calendar days. Project Planner: Stephen Rose, Associate Planner Mr. Stephen Rose, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Commissioner Finch provided the Site and Architectural Review Committee report as follows: • SARC was supportive of this project with recommended changes that were added to the conditions of approval to expand the use of stone wainscoting on the front elevation. Although there were cost concerns the applicant was willing to add stone veneer to the garage columns. Another condition was added that in the event that the large spruce tree on site does not survive construction the applicant will be required to replace said tree with a 24-inch box tree. Chair Resnikoff opened the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 3. Campbell Planning Commission Minutes for November 25, 2014 Page 4 Heather Harrington, Project Architect: • Explained that there is an existing flagstone patio in place to offer architectural interest and her clients prefer to have no wainscoting on the garage due to cost concerns. Chair Resnikoff closed the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 3. Commissioner Finch: • Explained that the veneer proposed for the garage was intended to compliment the stone. However they are moving the garage forward which gives definition and relieve to the front facade. • Reiterated that SARC had asked for stone across the front elevation while the applicant is now asking that none be required at the front. Commissioner Reynolds said that he has no problem with their request to eliminate stone. It is a reasonable request. Commissioner Rich agreed with Commissioner Reynolds. Commissioner Dodd said that the flagstone will tie in with the porch feature and therefore she has no problem leaving out the stone on the garage. Motion: Upon motion of Commissioner Reynolds, seconded by Commissioner Dodd, the Planning Commission Adopted Resolution No. 4177 approving a Site and Architectural Review Permit (PLN2014-114) to allow a 1,343 s.f. addition to an existing single-family residence on property located at 291 Dallas Drive, subject to the conditions of approval with the removal of the condition for use of flagstone veneer on the garage facade at the request of the applicant, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Dodd, Finch, Resnikoff, Reynolds, Rich and Young NOES: None ABSENT: Kendall ABSTAIN: None Chair Resnikoff advised that this action is final unless appealed in writing to the City Clerk within 10 calendar days. *** Chair Resnikoff read Agenda Item No. 4 into the record as follows: Campbell Planning Commission Minutes for November 25, 2014 Page 5 4. PLN2014-187 Public Hearing to consider the application of John Niktas Niktas, J. for a Site and Architectural Review Permit (PLN2014- 187) to allow the construction of a new single-family residence using portions of the existing dwelling on property located at 1101 Salerno Drive. Staff is recommending that this project be deemed Categorically Exempt under CEQA. Planning Commission action final unless appealed in writing to the City Clerk within 10 calendar days. Project Planner: Stephen Rose, Associate Planner Mr. Stephen Rose, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Commissioner Finch provided the Site and Architectural Review Committee report as follows: • SARC was supportive of this project and found that it represents a significant improvement over the existing residence. No changes were suggested by SARC. Chair Resnikoff opened the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 4. Chair Resnikoff closed the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 4. Commissioner Young questioned the requirement for the curb improvements and why that requirement has been brought up. Is this at the cost of the applicant? Planner Stephen Rose explained that the applicant is requesting deferment of this requirement by the Public Works Department but they did not recommend such deferral. It is included within the conditions of approval that these improvements be installed at the time of construction. Motion: Upon motion of Commissioner Young, seconded by Commissioner Reynolds, the Planning Commission Adopted Resolution No. 4178 approving a Site and Architectural Review Permit (PLN2014-187) to allow the construction of a new single- family residence using portions of the existing dwelling on property located at 1101 Salerno Drive, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Dodd, Finch, Resnikoff, Reynolds, Rich and Young NOES: None ABSENT: Kendall ABSTAIN: None Chair Resnikoff advised that this action is final unless appealed in writing to the City Clerk within 10 calendar days. *** Campbell Planning Commission Minutes for November 25, 2014 Page 6 MISCELLANEOUS 5. Mayor's Roundtable Update: Chair Resnikoff advised that there was nothing to report as a meeting has not been held since the last update was provided. 6. Selection of 2015 Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair: Motion: Upon motion of Commissioner Dodd, seconded by Commissioner Rich, Commissioner Pamela Finch was nominated to serve as Planning Commission Chair for 2015, effective on December 9, 2014. (6-0-1; Commissioner Kendall was absent) Motion: Upon motion of Commissioner Finch, seconded by Commissioner Reynolds, Commissioner Cynthia Dodd was nominated to serve as Planning Commission Vice-Chair for 2015, effective on December 9, 2014. (6-0-1; Commissioner Kendall was absent) 7. Presentation of Chair Plaque Vice Chair Finch (Chair-elect Finch): • Presented a plaque to outgoing Chair Paul Resnikoff as he leaves the Commission to begin his term on the City Council in December. • Stated that it has been a true pleasure to serve as Chair Resnikoff's Vice Chair during this past year. • Added that he will be missed but she is excited for him in his new endeavors as a member of Council. • Said that this half-gavel plaque is given each year to the outgoing Planning Commission Chair. This plaque is inscribed for Paul Resnikoff in recognition of service as Planning Commission Chair for 2014. Chair Resnikoff: • Stated that everyone, his fellow Commissioners and staff, have been great to work with. • Stated that the first project he participated on was the sign program for the Safeway Fuel Station on Hamilton. • Added that it has been a pleasure to take part in stuff that enhances this City. The Commission has done some good things. • Said that this Planning Commission, formed of seven people, is a great model. It shows that people can disagree but still stay civil during the process. • Admitted that it can be easy to criticize the process from "out there". It's not always easy and he commends all who undertake this service. It is a great experience. • Stated that it is bittersweet and hard to leave. • Recognized that a lot of thought goes into the Planning Commission's recommendations to the City Council. • Thanked everyone. Commissioner Reynolds: Campbell Planning Commission Minutes for November 25, 2014 Page 7 • Said that it has been a pleasure to serve with Chair Resnikoff and congratulated him on his election to Council. • Added that Chair Resnikoff will be missed on this Commission as he has done great work while serving. • Stated that it is good and makes a difference having a former Planning Commission as a member of the City Council. That is a tremendous asset to the Council. Chair Resnikoff said that being the Chair of the Planning Commission is great. However, one of the hardest parts is waiting until everyone else has spoken before the Chair's turn to speak/comment arrives. REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Director Paul Kermoyan had no changes to his written report. Planning Manager Aki Honda Snelling advised that another (6th) item has been added to the December 9, 2014, agenda. It will provide an "in-progress" update report on the St. Anton's Project on Railway Avenue. No decisions will be made but rather just an update provided as a miscellaneous item. ADJOURNMENT The Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m. to the next Regular Planning Commission Meeting of December 9, 2014. ~~ ~ SUBMITTED BY: Corinne Shinn, Recording Secretary APPROVED BY: /~ Paul Resnikoff, Chair ATTEST: \~(~L(y ~ Paul`l~err~r(oyan-Secretary