PC Min 01/09/2001CITY OF CAMPBELL PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
7:30 P.M. TUESDAY
JANUARY 9, 2001
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The Planning Commission meeting of January 9, 2001, was called to order at 7:30 p.m.,
in the Council Chambers, 70 North First Street, Campbell, California by Chairperson
Lindstrom, and the following proceedings were had, to wit:
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present:
Chair:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Mel Lindstrom
George Doorley
Elizabeth Gibbons
Joseph D. Hernandez
Brad Jones
Dennis Lowe
Commissioners Absent:
Vice Chair:
Tom Francois
Staff Present:
Senior Planner:
City Attorney:
Reporting Secretary:
Geoff I. Bradley
William Seligmann
Corinne A. Shinn
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: On motion of Commissioner Doorley, seconded by Commissioner
Gibbons, the Planning Commission minutes of December 14, 2000,
were approved with one paragraph added to page 3 to reflect
comments made by Commissioner Doorley. (6-0-1)
COMMUNICATIONS.
1. Letter from applicant for Agenda Item No. 1 withdrawing their application.
Planning Commission Minm,~s of January 9, 2001 Page 2
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS OR POSTPONEMENTS
Geoff Bradley, Senior Planner, advised the Commission that Agenda Item No. 1 has been
withdrawn per the applicant's attorney.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION TO 2000 CHAIR
Chairperson Lindstrom presented a plaque and flowers to outgoing Chairperson Gibbons in
recognition of her service as Chair of the Planning Commission during 2000. Acknowledged
her extensive community service, in addition to guiding the Commission over the past 12
months, which includes her work on the Museum Foundation.
Commissioner Gibbons thanked staff and expressed her appreciation for the wonderful year
and for the opportunity to work with a superlative group of Commissioners who gave a lot of
time and effort. Said that the Commission had a challenging year with wonderful public
meetings. Encouraged the community to participate in future meetings.
ORAL REQUESTS
There were no oral requests.
REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
The written report of Ms. Sharon Fierro, Community Development Director, was accepted as
presented with the following additions made by Senior Planner Geoff Bradley:
· Advised that Council took action at its January 2, 2001, meeting as follows:
Approved the Annual Weed Abatement Program, which includes 48 properties, down
from the previous year.
o Considered an appeal on the Rincon Avenue playground upgrade and referred the
matter back to staff to work out a creative solution between the school and adjacent
neighbors.
c> Heard and upheld an appeal on two Conditions of Approval for the Kirkwood Plaza
Walgreens. These conditions were removed.
c> Approved a DDA for Habitat for Humanity. This is the first step of a process that will
allow Habitat to construct four single-family residences on City-owned property at
Campbell and Victor Avenues. The City will receive $1.05 million for the property
with the Redevelopment Agency paying $650,000 and Habitat $400,000.
· Advised that the January 23rd agenda will include a Site and Architectural Approval to
allow the construction of two new homes at 61 Shelley Avenue, a Site and Architectural
Approval to allow a landscape maintenance business at 930 Dell Avenue; a Text
Amendment to require compliance of late night hours for existing non-conforming
businesses; and the appeal of an Administrative Denial of a Tree Removal Permit to allow
for the removal of 13 trees on Central Avenue.
ADJOURNMENT
The Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m. to the Planning Commission
meeting of January 23, 2001, in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 70 North First Street,
Campbell, California.
Planning Commission MinuLcs of January 9, 2001 Page 3
SUBMITTED BY:
APPROVED BY:
ATTEST:
Corinne A. Shinn, Recording Secretary
Mel Li~gti'om,~2hair ..... ~t
Geoff I. Bi~adley, Acting Secretary/