PC Min 06/25/2002CITY OF CAMPBELL PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
7:30 P.M. TUESDAY
JUNE 25, 2002
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The Planning Commission meeting of June 25, 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:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Tom Francois
Bob Alderete
George Doorley
Brad Jones
Commissioners Absent:
Vice Chair:
Commissioner:
Joseph D. Hemandez
Elizabeth Gibbons
Staff Present:
Community
Development Director:
Associate Planner:
Planner II:
City Attorney:
Reporting Secretary:
Sharon Fierro
Tim J. Haley
Darcy Smith
William Seligmann
Corinne A. Shinn
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: On motion of Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner
Alderete, the Planning Commission minutes of June 11, 2002, were
approved with one correction. (4-0-2; Commissioners Hernandez and
Gibbons were absent)
COMMUNICATIONS.
There were no communications items.
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS OR POSTPONEMENTS
There were no agenda modifications or postponements
Planning Commission Minutes of June 25, 2002 Page 2
ORAL REQUESTS
There were no Oral Requests.
PUBLIC HEARING
Chair Francois read Agenda Item No. 1 into the record.
1. PLN2002-52
Chalmers, J.
Public Heating to consider the application of Mr. James Chalmers for
a Reinstatement/Extension of Approval (PLN2002-52) of a previous
Site and Architectural Review Permit to allow the construction of
two Research and Development buildings consisting of 80,000 square
feet on property owned by Mr. James Chalmers at 700-750 E.
McGlincy Lane in an M-1-S (Light Industrial) Zoning District. A
Negative Declaration was previously adopted for this project.
Planning Commission action final in 10 calendar days, unless
appealed in writing to the City Clerk. Project Planner: Tim J.
Haley, Associate Planner
Mr. Tim J. Haley, Associate Planner, presented the staff report as follows:
Advised that the applicant is seeking the Reinstatement of a previously approved Site and
Architectural Review Permit to construct two 40,000 square foot Research and
Development buildings, which was approved by the Planning Commission in April 2000.
· Added that the applicant is seeking a two year Reinstatement due to the weakened
economy.
· Stated that SARC reviewed this proposal on June 11, 2002, and saw that there were no
design changes and recommended approval.
· Recommended that the Commission approve this project.
Commissioner George Doorley provided the Site and Architectural Review Committee report
as follows:
· SARC reviewed this proposal on June 11th and was supportive.
Chair Francois opened the Public Heating for Agenda Item No. 1.
Commissioner Doorley stated that this request is perfectly understandable taking the current
economic picture into account.
Commissioner Jones asked for clarification about the two-year extension and whether it relates
to the start or completion of construction.
Director Sharon Fierro advised that typically an applicant has one year to submit building plans
for construction permits and begin construction with a second year to complete construction.
In this case, the applicant is seeking a two-year time period to obtain the building permits.
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Page 3
Mr. Kevin Kelly, West Valley Construction:
· Stated that his construction company has been located on the adjacent property for more
than 25 years and cautioned that there are noise and view impacts from his business.
· Added that he has no objections to this project.
Chair Francois closed the Public Heating for Agenda Item No. 1.
Motion:
Upon motion of Commissioner Doorley, seconded by Commissioner Jones,
the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 3438 approving a
Reinstatement (PLN2002-52) of a previous Site and Architectural Review
Permit to allow the construction of two Research and Development
buildings consisting of 80,000 square feet on property owned by Mr. James
Chalmers at 700-750 E. McGlincy Lane, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alderete, Doorley, Francois and Jones
NOES: None
ABSENT: Gibbons and Hernandez
ABSTAIN: None
Chair Francois advised that this matter is final in 10 days unless appealed in writing to the City
Clerk.
Chair Francois read Agenda Item No. 2 into the record.
2. PLN2002-47
O'Neill, M.
Public Hearing to consider the application of Dr. Mary Margaret
O'Neill for a Conditional Use Permit (PLN2002-37) to allow the
conversion of a single-family residence into a medical office and an
addition of 874 square feet on property owned by Dr. Mary Margaret
O'Neill at 200 W. Campbell Avenue in a P-O (Professional Office)
Zoning District. This project is Categorically Exempt. Planning
Commission action final in 10 calendar days, unless appealed in
writing to the City Clerk. Project Planner: Darcy Smith, Planner II
Ms. Darcy Smith, Planner II, presented the staff report as follows:
· Advised that the applicant is seeking a Conditional Use Permit to allow the conversion of a
single-family residence into a medical office with an addition of 874 square feet.
· Identified the property as being on the south side of W. Campbell Avenue across the street
from the Campbell Community Center.
· Added that the 1,258 square foot single-family residence with detached garage was
constructed in 1921 and is included on the City's Historic Resource Inventory, which was
adopted in 1984.
· Informed that the Land Use designation for the property is Professional Office and the
Zoning designation is P-O (Professional Office). Under the Zoning this residential
structure can be converted into office use with the approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
· Said that the project meets design requirements and is compatible with the historic
structure and match design and colors of the existing building.
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· Added that the driveway would be 20 feet wide except for one 10-foot wide portion
required to allow the retention of a protected tree.
· Said that there are nine parking spaces provided. While a medical use requires six spaces
per physician, this project will provide nine or one parking space for every 225 square feet
to meet the office use standards.
· Informed that there will be new landscaping for a total of 45 percent to include lawn,
shrubs, trees and groundcover. Nothing will be planted beneath the protected cedar tree.
· Stated that the Historic Preservation Board reviewed this proposal on April 24, 2002, and
recommended approval.
Commissioner Doorley provided the Site and Architectural Review Committee report as
follows:
· SARC reviewed this proposal on June 11, 2002, and was supportive as presented.
Chair Francois opened the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 2.
Mr. Bruce Johnson, Project Architect, 80 Alice Avenue, Campbell:
· Made himself available for questions.
· Declared that staff worked hard to make this project fit in.
Chair Francois closed the Public Heating for Agenda Item No. 2.
Commissioner Alderete:
· Stated that this is a great project and that he is happy to see both the building and tree being
preserved.
· Added that this is better than having a new building on site.
· Said that he would support this proposal.
Commissioner Doorley:
· Agreed with the comments made by Commission Alderete.
· Stated that changing from a non-conforming to conforming use is preferable.
· Expressed support.
Motion:
Upon motion of Commissioner Alderete, seconded by Commissioner
Doorley, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 3439 approving a
Conditional Use Permit (PLN2002-37) to allow the conversion of a single-
family residence into a medical office and an addition of 874 square feet on
property owned by Dr. Mary Margaret O'Neill at 200 W. Campbell Avenue
and found this project to be Categorically Exempt, by the following roll call
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Alderete, Doorley, Francois and Jones
None
Gibbons and Hernandez
None
Chair Francois advised that this action is final in 10 calendar days, unless appealed in writing
to the City Clerk.
Planning Commission Minutes of June 25, 2002 Page 5
REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
The written report of Ms. Sharon Fierro, Community Development Director, was accepted as
presented with the following additions:
· Advised that Council authorized a consultant contract with Freedman, Tung & Bottomley
to work on design guidelines.
· Informed that the next Planning Commission agenda will include five items.
ADJOURNMENT
The Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m. to the next Regular Public Hearing
in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 70 North First Street, Campbell,
on July 9, 2002,
California.
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