PC Min 03/27/2001CITY OF CAMPBELL PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
7:30 P.M. TUESDAY
MARCH 27, 2001
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The Planning Commission meeting of March 27, 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:
Mel Lindstrom
George Doorley
Joseph D. Hemandez
Brad Jones
Dennis Lowe
Commissioners Absent:
Vice Chair:
Commissioner:
Tom Francois
Elizabeth Gibbons
Staff Present:
Community
Development Director:
Senior Planner:
Planner I:
City Attorney:
Reporting Secretary:
Sharon Fierro
Geoff I. Bradley
Kristi Bascom
William Seligrnann
Corinne A. Shinn
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: On motion of Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner
Hernandez, the Planning Commission minutes of February 27, 2001,
were approved. (5-0-2; Commissioners Francois and Gibbons were
absent)
COMMUNICATIONS.
1. Letter regarding Agenda Item No. 2.
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AGENDA MODIFICATIONS OR POSTPONEMENTS
There were no modifications or postponements.
ORAL REQUESTS
There were no oral requests.
PUBLIC HEARING
Chairperson Lindstrom read Agenda Item No. 1 into the record.
1. PLN2001-07
Staff
Hearing to consider the application of Vincenzo & Bethany Locatelli
for a Site and Architectural Approval (PLN2001-11) to grant a minor
modification to a side-yard setback requirement to allow an addition
to a residence on property located at 627 Maple Avenue in an R-l-6
(Single Family Residential) Zoning District. This project is
Categorically Exempt. Planning Commission decision final in 10
days, unless appealed in writing to the City Clerk.
Mr. Geoff I. Bradley, Senior Planner, presented the staff report as follows:
· Advised that this request is for a minor modification to the east sideyard setback to allow a
second story 750 square foot addition to a single-family residence.
· The proposed setback is 5 feet, 6 inches from the east property line. The requirement is for
a setback of 7 feet, 10 inches.
· Said that staff finds this to be a reasonable request in order to allow the applicants to
construct an addition that fits into the neighborhood. Therefore, staff is recommending
approval of this application.
Commissioner Lowe presented the Site and Architectural Review Committee report as follows:
· Advised that SARC reviewed this application on March 13th and was supportive.
Chairperson Lindstrom opened the Public Heating for Agenda Item No. 1.
Chairperson Lindstrom closed the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 1.
Commissioner Doorley inquired whether any neighbors had expressed any concerns regarding
this proposal.
Mr. Geoff I. Bradley advised the Commission that the applicants had taken their adjacent
neighbor's privacy into consideration by not placing any windows on this eastern elevation.
Additionally, the adjacent neighbors to the east have submitted a written letter of support for
this application.
Motion:
Upon motion of Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner
Hernandez, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 3330
approving a Minor Modification (PLN2001-11) to a side-yard setback
requirement to allow an addition to a residence on property located at 627
Maple Avenue, by the following roll call vote:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Doorley, Hernandez, Jones, Lindstrom and Lowe
None
Francois, Gibbons
None
Chairperson Lindstrom advised that this approval is final in 10 days, unless appealed in writing
to the City Clerk.
Chairperson Lindstrom read Agenda Item No. 2 into the record.
2. PLN2001-21
Ross, A.
Public Hearing to consider the application of Mr. Alex G. Ross for
a Site and Architectural Approval (PLN2001-21) to allow
architectural modifications to the building and site improvements
on property located at 2110 S. Bascom Avenue in a C-2-S
(General Commercial) Zoning District. This project is
Categorically Exempt. Planning Commission decision final in 10
days, unless appealed in writing to the City Clerk.
Ms. Kristi Bascom, Planner I, presented the staff report as follows:
· Advised that this request is for a Site and Architectural Approval to allow modifications to
to two buildings and site improvements for property located on the southeast comer of S.
Bascom Avenue and E1 Solyo Avenue.
· Said that the property is zoned C-2 (General Commercial).
· Stated that no new construction will occur but rather upgrades to the two existing buildings
on site. The Yardstick occupied the front building for more than 40 years. In 1997, the
front building was converted into office use and the Yardstick relocated to the rear
building. The Yardstick is now moving to a smaller building.
· Informed that there is a parking deficiency for the site but that the proposed office use is a
less intensive use than the existing retail.
· Said that this project will occur in two phases. Phase I will occur immediately and includes
modifications to the rear building, new facades for both buildings and street improvements
along E1 Solyo Avenue frontage. Phase II will include the reconfiguration of the front
parking lot and full streetscape upgrades to the S. Bascom Avenue frontage.
· Staff is recommending approval of this application.
Commissioner Lowe presented the Site and Architectural Review Committee report as follows:
· Advised that SARC reviewed this project on March 13, 2001, and was supportive.
Chair Lindstrom opened the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 2.
Chair Lindstrom closed the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 2.
Motion:
Upon motion of Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Doorley,
the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 3331 approving
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architectural modifications to the building and site improvements on
property located at 2110 S. Bascom Avenue, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Doorley, Hernandez, Jones, Lindstrom and Lowe
NOES: None
ABSENT: Francois, Gibbons
ABSTAIN: None
Chairperson Lindstrom advised that this action is final in 10 days, unless appealed in writing to
the City Clerk.
REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
The written report of Ms. Sharon Fierro, Community Development Director, was accepted as
presented with the following additions:
· Thanked the Commissioners who attended the Planners Institute in Monterey.
· Updated the Commission on Council actions at their March 20th meeting including the fact
that the Harrison Avenue Moratorium has been extended; that the Text Amendment to
require non-compliant business with late hours of operation to comply within 24 months
was approved; that the appeals of the playground equipment resulted in the Council
upholding the Planning Commission's action by having the slide relocated to a different
angle and removing the Condition prohibiting weekend use of the play equipment.
· Advised the Commission that it will have a full agenda at the April l0th meeting.
Chairperson Lindstrom asked why the Moratorium had to be extended.
Ms. Sharon Fierro replied that since the General Plan Update is not yet completed and this
Moratorium was to expire in April, the extension was needed to prevent higher density
development until the adoption of the Updated General Plan.
Commissioner Doorley asked about the Text Amendment to establish appeals fees.
Ms. Sharon Fierro advised the Commission that this Text Amendment will be considered by
Council at its next meeting on April 3, 2001.
Commissioner Doorley asked whether any other Commissioners were planning to attend the
Water District Conference on Thursday, March 29th. Advised that he would be in attendance.
Ms. Sharon Fierro replied that one member of staffwould be going to that Conference.
ADJOURNMENT
The Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m. to the Planning Commission
meeting of April 10, 2001, in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 70 North First Street,
Campbell, California.
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