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PC Min - 06/09/2015CITY OF CAMPBELL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 7:30 P.M. The Planning Commission meeting of June 9, 2015, was called to order at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 70 North First Street, Campbell, California by Chair Finch and the following proceedings were had, to wit: JUNE 9, 2015 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS TUESDAY ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Chair: Commissioner: Commissioner: Commissioner: Commissioner: Commissioner: Pamela Finch Ron Bonhagen Yvonne Kendall Philip C. Reynolds, Jr. Michael L. Rich Donald C. Young Commissioners Absent: Staff Present: APPROVAL OF MINUTES Vice Chair: Community Development Director: Planning Manager: Senior Planner: Associate Planner: Associate Planner: Acting City Attorney: Recording Secretary: Cynthia L. Dodd Paul Kermoyan Aki Honda Snelling Cindy McCormick Daniel Fama Stephen Rose Reed Gallogly Corinne Shinn Motion: Upon motion by Commissioner Kendall, seconded by Commissioner Rich, the Planning Commission minutes of the meeting of May 26, 2015, were approved as submitted. (6-0-1; Commissioner Dodd was absent) Campbell Planning Commission Minutes for June 9, 2015 Page 2 COMMUNICATIONS Director Paul Kermoyan: 1. Advised that a letter regarding Agenda Item No. 3 received from the San Tomas Area Community Coalition Neighborhood Association this afternoon has been distributed as a table item. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS OR POSTPONEMENTS Director Paul Kermoyan: 1. Explained that Items 4 and 5 that were intended to be heard at this evening's meeting would instead be heard at the June 23~d meeting. The project descriptians were inadvertently switched between two project sites and both items must be correctly noticed. ORAL REQUESTS None CONSENT There were no consent items. *** PUBLIC HEARINGS Commissioner Kendall recused herself and left the dais and Chambers. Chair Finch read Agenda Item No. 1 into the record as follows: 1. PLN2015-105 Public Hearing to consider the application of Yvonne and Chauncey Kendall for the designation of property located at 155 Alice Avenue as a Historic Landmark (PLN2015-105) located in the Alice Avenue Historic District in the R-1-6(H) (Single-Family Residential/Historic Overlay) Zoning District. Staff is recommending that this project be deemed Categorically Exempt under CEQA. Tentative City Council Meeting: July 7, 2015 Project Planner: Aki Honda Snelling, Planning Manager Ms. Aki Honda Snelling, Planning Manager, presented the staff report. Chair Finch asked staff to verify whether a determination to recommend a home is based on the exterior only. Campbell Planning Commission Minutes for June 9, 2015 Page 3 Planning Manager Aki Honda Snelling said that is correct. The frontage of this home is intact. Director Paul Kermoyan reiterated that the whole focus is on the exterior. That is what the Historic Preservation Board looked at as well. Commissioner Bonhagen asked what the difference would be in granting Historic Landmark Designation given this home is already located within a Historic District. Planning Manager Aki Honda Snelling explained that there is a greater level of protection on this home if it is designated as a Historic Landmark. Chair Finch opened the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 1. Chair Finch closed the Public Hearing for Agenda Item 1. Commissioner Reynolds: • Stated that he is always fascinated with history and finds preservation to be important. • Advised that he would support this item. • Thanked the Historic Preservation Board for all of the work that they do as well as to staff that supports their efforts. Chair Finch said that she echoes Commissioner Reynolds' comments Motion: Upon motion of Commissioner Young, seconded by Commissioner Reynolds, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 4211 recommending that the City Council designate 155 Alice Avenue as a Historic Landmark, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Bonhagen, Finch, Reynolds, Rich and Young NOES: None ABSENT: Dodd ABSTAIN: Kendall Chair Finch advised that this item will be considered by the City Council for action at its meeting of July 7, 2015. Commissioner Kendall returned to the chambers and dais at the conclusion of Item 1. **~ Commissioner Reynolds advised that he must recuse himself from Item 2 due to a professional conflict of interest. He left the dais and chambers. Chair Finch read Agenda Item No. 2 into the record as follows: Campbell Planning Commission Minutes for June 9, 2015 Page 4 2. PLN2015-29 Public Hearing to consider the application of Sprint for a Conditional Use Permit (PLN2015-29) to modify an existing 70-foot tall telecommunications monopole with a new Sprint wireless antenna installation on property located at 16146 Mozart Avenue, Los Gatos, in a P-O (Professional Office) 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: Cindy McCormick, Senior Planner Ms. Cindy McCormick, Senior Planner, presented the staff report Chair Finch asked if there were questions for staff. Commissioner Young pointed out that the applicant was encouraged to consider flush mount and they declined. He asked why they declined. Planner Cindy McCormick explained that per the applicant their antennas need to be at a certain distance from each other in order to operate at their best. Planning Manager Aki Honda Snelling advised that the earlier array was tighter but they are going from 3G to 4G. That is the reason for the expanded spread. She concluded that what we have is the smallest spread they can utilize. Commissioner Young asked if the other providers on site will need to do so as well. Planning Manager Aki Honda Snelling said that SARC asked that question as well. Director Paul Kermoyan: • Pointed out that cities are constantly being challenged by wireless providers. • Added that the Federal Government is often over-ruling local supervision efforts. Cities have been pre-empted in certain respects. • Said that staff tries to appeal to them on the advantage of a superior design but they can say no. Commissioner Kendall provided the Site and Architectural Review Committee report as follows. • SARC reviewed this project at its meeting on May 26th and forwarded a recommendation of support on to the Commission as proposed. • Added that SARC recommended that this carrier inform the other carriers on this site that future modifications to existing facilities should be as unobtrusive as possible to respect the preferences of the Commission. Chair Finch opened the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 2 Chair Finch closed the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 2. Campbell Planning Commission Minutes for June 9, 2015 Page 5 Commissioner Young: • Pointed out that this site is located next to a freeway. • Added that the FCC is trying to expedite cell site processing but is not trying to prevent local jurisdictions from appropriate review. • Said that the City asks these providers to be creative. • Concluded that there is no reason not to approve this request but he admitted that he wished it looked better. Commissioner Kendall said that Sprint took measures to appear as low a profile as possible. The applicant provided a good explanation as to why this is the minimum size that could be done. Director Paul Kermoyan reported that staff is working on an update to the Wireless Telecommunications Ordinance that will strike that balance between accessible wireless services while also fitting in within a community. Commissioner Rich sought verification that the ability to dictate appearance is somewhat limited. Chair Finch agreed. She said that in 2013 she went looking for this site and found it to be difficult to locate until you had already passed by it. Director Paul Kermoyan added that a distinction is the fact that this is an "existing" facility. If it were a "new" facility, it would be different. Chair Finch reminded about the cupola that was part of a wireless installation at 330 E. Hamilton to completely screen the equipment from view. Director Paul Kermoyan reminded that that particular installation on E. Hamilton was a new one. That applicant had the ability to integrate it into the structure and fully conceal it. Chair Finch said that it is good to understand that difference. Motion: Upon motion of Commissioner Young, seconded by Commissioner Rich, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 4212 approving a Conditional Use Permit (PLN2015-29) to modify an existing 70-foot tall telecommunications monopole with a new Sprint wireless antenna installation on property located at 16146 Mozart Avenue, Los Gatos, subject to the conditions of approval, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Bonhagen, Finch, Kendall, Rich and Young NOES: None ABSENT: Dodd ABSTAIN: Reynolds Campbell Planning Commission Minutes for June 9, 2015 Page 6 Chair Finch advised that this action is final unless appealed in writing to the City Clerk within 10 calendar days. Commissioner Reynolds returned to the chambers and dais at the conclusion of Item 2. *** Chair Finch read Agenda Item No. 3 into the record as follows: 3. PLN2014-313 Public Hearing to consider the application of Payman Farzaneh for a Site and Architectural Review Permit (PLN2014-313) to allow the construction of a two-story single-family residence on property located at 1365 Juanita Way in the R-1-10 (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: Daniel Fama, Associate Planner Mr. Daniel Fama, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Commissioner Kendall presented the Site and Architectural Review Committee report as follows: • SARC reviewed this item at two meetings. • Reported that on February 24, 2015, SARC found the residence to be too large and massive, the setbacks too small and the design too linear. The roofline and proposed three-car garage were seen as too big. • Advised that the applicant worked with staff to revise their plans. • Added that the revised plans came back to SARC on May 23, 2015, and SARC was supportive. Chair Finch opened the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 3. Audrey Kiehtreiber, Resident on Walnut and President of the San Tomas Area Community Coalition (STACC): • Reported that she attended this first SARC meeting and later met with her neighbors. • Said that STACC provided an initial letter with its comments and expressing drainage concerns already existing in this area. Their letter requested the use of permeable driveway and pathway materials instead of concrete. • Added that STACC was also concerned about the original size of the accessory structure. • Admitted that they are pleased to see the neighborhood comments respected and STACC provided another letter today expressing its gratitude to this applicant for the changes made to the design of this project to fit better within this existing neighborhood. Campbell Planning Commission Minutes for June 9, 2015 Page 7 • Advised that there are still drainage concerns in this existing neighborhood and recommended that the Planning Commission make changes to the driveway and pathway to require the use of a permeable material versus poured concrete, which is not permeable. • Said that the only concern remaining is the permeable paving and that the future secondary living unit be consistent with the allowable standards. • Welcomed this homeowner to the neighborhood. Jo-Ann Fairbanks, Resident on Hacienda: • Said that she has three areas of concern that she'd like to speak to. • Complimented the hard work done by SARC on this project. It was well done and she thanks them. They've made quite a difference to this project. • Said that the two other issues she has are trees and privacy impacts. • Pointed out that she finds it disheartening to see trees removed in order to accommodate construction. • Reported that one heritage tree was removed. • Stated that privacy can be impacted with views from an upstairs bedroom and a balcony on the north side. Those impacts will take from the neighbor's privacy. • Said that the generous size of this parcel allows some flexibility in design and use of the land. • Asked the Commission to see what can be done about the balcony and window overlooking the neighbors' yards. Chair Finch closed the Public Hearing for Agenda Item 3 Commissioner Rich: • Commended the applicant for changes made to the project. • Agreed that this is a huge lot. • Stated that he has no concerns given SARC's review and the concessions already made by this applicant. • Concluded that he would support this request as it is. Commissioner 'Young referenced a recent townhome project that included balconies that were later removed from the design due to neighbor concerns. However, in this case the applicant has already made so many concessions to his original design. Commissioner Kendall asked staff if it is a part of either the San Tomas Plan or the General Plan to require permeable driveways and/or pathways. Director Paul Kermoyan: • Said that the City has lot coverage standards but not pervious coverage standards. One such standard is a limit of up to 50 percent hardscape on a residential front yard. • Said that if there are drainage issues or properties in the area with unstable soils, they are required to prevent runoff. None were specifically required by the Public Works Department in this case. Such issues were not raised by the professional engineers. Campbell Planning Commission Minutes for June 9, 2015 Page 8 Planner Daniel Fama reminded that the Grading and Drainage plan includes basins and swales. Commissioner Kendall said that there are not a lot of high flood risk areas in Campbell Director Paul Kermoyan said that there are risk areas along creeks. Planner Daniel Fama pointed out that in the San Tomas Area there is not a developed drainage system. Commissioner Reynolds: • Said that he is impressed with the concessions made by this applicant. • Reported that he would have supported the applicant's original plan because this is a huge lot. • Added that a house of this caliber could justify having athree-car garage and the size of this lot could support such a garage. • Admitted that he personally would love to have athree-car garage. • Stated that he also supports the original pool house size as the lot could accommodate that as well. • Opined that this owner is building a dream house and not a potential apartment complex. • Concluded that he would support this project. Commissioner Kendall thanked the applicant who was so great to work with. He addressed all issues raised by SARC. Chair Finch agreed with the comments of the other Commissioners and added that this home will be a nice addition to this neighborhood. Motion: Upon motion of Commissioner Kendall, seconded by Commissioner Reynolds, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 4213 approving a Site and Architectural Review Permit (PLN2014-313) to allow the construction of a two-story single-family residence on property located at 1365 Juanita Way, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Bonhagen, Finch, Kendall, Reynolds, Rich and Young NOES: None ABSENT: Dodd ABSTAIN: None Chair Finch advised that this action is final unless appealed in writing to the City Clerk within 10 calendar days. *** Campbell Planning Commission Minutes for June 9, 2015 Page 9 Chair Finch reminded that Items 4 and 5 would be considered at the next meeting on June 23, 2015, as reported earlier in the meeting by Director Kermoyan. 4. PLN2013-106 NOTE THAT DUE TO A NOTICING ERROR THIS ITEM MUST BE CONTINUED TO THE JUNE 23, 2015 MEETING Public Hearing to consider the application of Reymondo & Norma Mendez for a Conditional Use Permit (PLN2013-106) to allow the establishment of a major motor vehicle repair and maintenance facility (Mike's Auto Body) on property located at 925 S. McGlincy Lane in an M-1 (Light Industrial) 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 5. PLN2015-42 NOTE THAT DUE TO A NOTICING ERROR THIS ITEM MUST BE CONTINUED TO THE JUNE 23, 2015 MEETING Public Hearing to consider the application of Tim Oldham for a Conditional Use Permit (PLN2015-42) to establish a major motor vehicle repair and maintenance facility (A Superior Collision Shop) to include body repairs, maintenance and vehicle painting and auto cleaning/detailing of vehicles under their service and care on property located at 864 S. McGlincy Lane, Units A and D, in an M-1 (Light Industrial) 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 *** REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Director Paul Kermoyan added the following update(s) to his written report: • Stated that the June 23~d Planning Commission meeting will be a "marathon" meeting. This meeting will begin early at 7 p.m. and staff will provide streamlined presentations. There are lots of exciting things on that agenda including a study session for the Pruneyard. • Reported that a Joint PC/CC study session will occur on June 16th at which time the topic of discussion will be Downtown uses and what is working and not working there. Campbell Planning Commission Minutes for June 9, 2015 Page 10 ADJOURNMENT The Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. to the next Regular Planning Commission Meetin 23, 2015. SUBMITTED BY: rime ~ ecording Secretary APPROVED BY: amg~ Findh, Chair ATTEST: Paul Kermoyan, Secretary