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PC Min 07/24/2001CITY OF CAMPBELL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 7:30 P.M. JULY 24, 2001 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS TUESDAY The Planning Commission meeting of July 24, 2001, was called to order at 7:35 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 70 North First Street, Campbell, California by Acting Chair Francois, and the following proceedings were had, to wit: ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Vice Chair: Commissioner: Commissioner: Commissioner: Tom Francois Elizabeth Gibbons Brad Jones Dennis Lowe Commissioners Absent: Chair: Commissioner: Commissioner: Mel Lindstrom George Doorley Joseph D. Hemandez 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 Gibbons, seconded by Commissioner Lowe, the Planning Commission minutes of July 10, 2001, were approved. (3-0-3-1; Commissioners Doorley, Hernandez and Lindstrom were absent and Commissioner Jones abstained) COMMUNICATIONS. 1. Revised Conditions of Approval for Agenda Item No. 2. ORAL REQUESTS There were no oral requests. Planning Commission Minings of July 24, 2001 Page 2 AGENDA MODIFICATIONS OR POSTPONEMENTS Acting Chair Francois advised that Agenda Items 1 and 4 would be continued and that he would begin the meeting by opening the public hearings for those two items in order to take action for the continuances. ORAL REQEUST Mr. Richard Pasek, 911 McGlincey Lane, Campbell, asked for an update on the status of the rezoning of the McGlincey Lane area in the City's General Plan. Director Sharon Fierro advised that the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) would be circulated next week. The Planning Commission will hold hearings in October and Council in November. Mr. Richard Pasek asked whether the proposed land use changes to the McGlincey Area have been dropped from the General Plan Update. Director Sharon Fierro replied that the General Plan Update Committee's recommendation still includes the proposed rezone but that staff will also prepare alternatives to that recommendation for consideration by the Commission and Council. PUBLIC HEARING Acting Chair Francois read Agenda Item No. 1 into the record. 1. PLN2001-64 Smith, R. Continued Public Hearing to consider the application of Robert E. Smith, on behalf of Verizon Wireless, for a Site and Architectural Review Permit Approval (PLN2001-64) to allow the construction of a wireless antenna facility on the tower of the Sunnyoaks Fire Station on property located at 485 W. Sunnyoaks Avenue in a P-F (Public Facilities) Zoning District. This project is Categorically Exempt. Planning Commission decision final in 10 days, unless appealed in writing to the City Clerk. (Continued from the Planning Commission meeting of July 10, 2001.) Acting Chair Francois advised that this item is being continued and opened the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 1. Motion: Upon motion of Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Gibbons, the Planning Commission continued consideration of PLN2001-64 for a Site and Architectural Review Permit Approval to allow the construction of a wireless antenna facility on the tower of the Sunnyoaks Fire Station on property located at 485 W. Sunnyoaks Avenue, to the Planning Commission meeting of August 14, 2001. (4-0-3; Commissioners Doorley, Hernandez and Lindstrom were absent) Planning Commission Minut~,~ of July 24, 2001 Page 3 Acting Chair Francois read Agenda Item No. 4 into the record. PLN2001-51 Tayarani- Beegham Public Hearing to consider the application of Mr. Mohammed Tayarani- Beegham for approval of a Use Permit (PLN2001-51) to allow the establishment of a limousine service within an existing commercial building on property located at 2089 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. Acting Chair Francois advised that this item would be continued to the August 14, 2001, Planning Commission meeting and opened the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 4. Mr. Phil Schaefer, 2097 S. Bascom Avenue, Campbell: · Reminded the Commission that he operates Champions Billiards in this center. · Advised that tenants and the owner of the building previously utilized the underground parking garage on this site for storage. In November 2000, the owner sent notice to all who were storing items in this garage to clear out their things. The limousine company moved onto the site in December 2000, with 22 cars, using all of the underground parking as well as some ground level parking. · Said that City Plannning staff told the owner of this limousine business that their proposed use was not compatible with the Zoning but they moved in anyway. · Informed the Commission that he initiated a Code Enforcement complaint and over the last nine months has seen no action despite numerous calls to Planning, the Code Enforcement Officer and the Police Department. · Expressed frustration that the City appears to be looking out more for the fights of the illegally established limousine business rather than for the legally established businesses on this property. · Cautioned that this illegal use is creating problems among all tenants on site due to the impacts on available parking as well as noise issues with adjacent neighbors from the increase in traffic on site. · Assured the Commission that he would return for the actual Public Hearing on this matter as continued to August 14, 2001. Acting Chair Francois encouraged Mr. Schaefer to be in attendance on August 14th. Commissioner Gibbons: · Reiterated that Mr. Schaefer has been before the Planning Commission on several occasions and has followed all City regulations in the operation of his business. · Stated that this is an unfair situation to Mr. Schaefer. Motion: Upon motion of Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Jones, the Planning Commission continued consideration for a Use Permit to allow the establishment of a limousine service within an existing commercial building on property located at 2089 S. Bascom Avenue to its meeting of Planning Commission Minutes of July 24, 2001 Page 4 August 14, 2001. (4-0-3; Commissioners Doorley, Lindstrom were absent) Hernandez and Acting Chair Francois read Agenda Item No. 2 into the record. 2. PLN2001-71 Nazaradeh, E. Continued Public Heating to consider the application of Edward Nazaradeh, on behalf of St. Mary's Assyrian Chaldean Catholic Church, for a Modification (PLN2001-71) to a previously approved Use Permit to allow the construction of a mezzanine addition to an existing church on property located at 109 N. First Street in a PD (Planned Development) Zoning District. This project is Categorically Exempt. Planning Commission decision final in 10 days, unless appealed in writing to the City Clerk. (Continued from the Planning Commission Meeting of ,luly lo, 2ool.) Mr. Tim J. Haley, Associate Planner, presented the staff report as follows: Advised that the applicants are seeking approval of a Modification to a Use Permit to allow the construction of a mezzanine within an existing church, across from City Hall. Said that in 1995, the church remodeled the building, adding an entrance feature, handicapped ramps and landscaping. · Informed that the proposed addition is a 153 square foot mezzanine to be used to hold an organ and small choir, which would increase the gable height from 20 feet to 26 feet and include an exterior stairway for access to the mezzanine space. · Advised that staff is recommending approval of this request with the condition that the stairway be an interior stairway in lieu of the proposed exterior stairway. · Said that the Land Use designation is Low-Medium Density Residential/Office and the Zoning is PD (Planned Development). · Pointed out that the revised conditions call out the restrictions on use of City Hall parking by the church on weekdays. Commissioner Lowe presented the Site and Architectural Review Committee report as follows: · Said that SARC reviewed this project twice, on July l0th and July 25th. · Added that while SARC is sympathetic to the needs of the church for this space, it cannot support the use of an exterior stairway. · With the change to an interior stairway, SARC is supportive of this application. Mr. Edward Nazaradeh, Applicant: · Stated that St. Mary's is seeking this small mezzanine to accommodate a small choir. · Said that they had investigated the possibility of using a small spiral staircase but that such a staircase does not comply with the Uniform Building Code for commercial spaces. · Advised that using an interior stairway would result in the loss of between 24 and 27 seats in the church. · Asked for approval of the exterior stairway, saying that it would not have a negative impact on the architecture and would not be visible except from the side of the building. Planning Commission Minut~o of July 24, 2001 Page 5 Commissioner Gibbons asked about the width of the stairs. Mr. Edward Nazaradeh replied three feet. Commissioner Lowe stated his concurrence with the SARC recommendation requiring an interior stairway. Commissioner Jones said that he had nothing to add. Commissioner Gibbons also supported the SARC recommendation. Acting Chair Francois reminded that he too is on SARC and that he wants to support this project but cannot support the use of exterior stairs. Commissioner Lowe asked if the conditions include a requirement for an interior stairway. Commissioner Gibbons opined that the side elevation would not be in proportion with the proposed exterior stairway and questioned the roof height and design, suggesting that the roof be raised over the entry feature porch too rather than just over the new mezzanine area. Commissioner Lowe said that the applicant has worked patiently with staff, that raising the roof line is necessary to accommodate the mezzanine and perhaps increasing the area where the roof must be raised may be too costly for the church. Mr. Edward Nazaradeh said that this proposal by Commissioner Gibbons is an option that he would run by the Church's committee. Said that he had thought to do so would have too much of an impact on the front elevation. Commissioner Gibbons said that she was supportive of Mr. Nazaradeh's intent. Commissioner Lowe suggested a continuance to allow redesign. Director Sharon Fierro advised that as long as the applicant agrees to a continuance, up to 90 days is permitted. Add that a continuance would be the best action at this point. Mr. Edward Nazaradeh said that he would support a continuance. Commissioner Lowe suggested the August 28th meeting. City Attorney William Seligmann cautioned that only one continuance is allowed. Commissioner Gibbons suggested more time to allow the plans to be redrawn. Commissioner Lowe suggested September 11th. Acting Chair Francois said that this date would result in a review by SARC on August 28th. Planning Commission Minutes of July 24, 2001 Page 6 Motion: Upon motion of Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Jones, the Planning Commission continued consideration for a Modification (PLN2001-71) to a previously approved Use Permit to allow the construction of a mezzanine addition within an existing church on property located at 109 N. First Street, to its meeting of September 11, 2001. (4-0-3; Commissioners Doorley, Hernandez and Lindstrom were absent) Acting Chair Francois read Agenda Item No. 3 into the record. 3. PLN2001-73 Winklebleck, D. Public Heating to consider the application of Mr. Dan Winklebleck, on behalf of Brad and Debbie Johnson, for a Site and Architectural Approval (PLN2001~73) to allow the construction of a new single- family residence on property located at 1240 Abbott Avenue in an R- 1-9 (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. Ms. Kristi Bascom, Planner I, presented the staff report as follows: · Advised that the applicants are seeking a Site and Architectural Approval to allow the construction of a new two-story, single-family residence on property located at 1240 Abbott Avenue, on the northeast comer of Abbott and Hacienda Avenues. · The new home is proposed at 3,290 square feet with an attached two-car garage. · Advised that the lot coverage is 21.4 and the FAR is .32, both within allowable limits. · Said that the maximum height will be 27 feet. · Informed that the project meets all development standards and San Tomas Area Neighborhood Plan guidelines. · Added that staff is recommending one change, that the windows be centered as required under the STANP. · Advised that SARC reviewed the project on July l0th and is recommending approval. Commissioner Lowe presented the Site and Architectural Review Committee report as follows: · SARC considered this project on July l0th and recommended that the porch roof be lowered and the windows centered. With those changes, SARC is supportive. Acting Chair Francois opened the Public Heating for Agenda Item No. 3. Mr. Brad Johnson, 1240 Abbott Avenue, Campbell: · Said that he and his wife want to keep the windows off center to provide them with a floor plan and furniture placement that suits their needs. · Identified himself as a lifetime Campbell resident and said that he and his wife are both in law enforcement. · Said that they had shown the plans to the neighbors who supported the window placement. · Added that they are on a deadline crunch as there are loans pending. Planning Commission Minutes of July 24, 2001 Page 7 · Asked the Commission to grant the approval of the plans as submitted. Commissioner Jones pointed out that the Conditions of Approval require the windows to be centered while SARC did not feel that it was necessary to do so. Director Sharon Fierro advised that the Conditions represent the staff recommendation to center the windows. Staff is obligated to make such a recommendation in support of the San Tomas Area Neighborhood Plan requirements. Commissioner Jones said that he had no problems with the off-set windows. Commissioner Lowe agreed that it is a personal preference. Commissioner Gibbons said that she had no problems with the windows. Acting Chair Francois pointed out that the front elevation of this home faces east while the adjacent home faces south so the elevation will not be offensive. Motion: Upon motion of Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Gibbons, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 3369 granting a Site and Architectural Approval to allow the construction of a new single-family residence on property located at 1240 Abbott Avenue with the removal of Condition of Approval l-A-ii. (4-0-3; Commissioners Doorley, Hernandez and Lindstrom were absen0 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 approved the 206 Shelly and Elam Avenue projects. · Said that the next Commission meeting has four items. · Reminded that the Housing Element Update Meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 8, at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the Library. ADJOURNMENT The Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. to the Planning Commission meeting of August 14, 2001, in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 70 North First Street, Campbell, California. ~ SUBMITTED BY: Corinne A. Shinn,jRejT, ording Secretary Trim FrancoiS, Acting"l~air Sharon F~erro, Secretary