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PC Min - 12/12/2017CITY OF CAMPBELL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 7:30 P.M. DECEMBER 12, 2017 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS TUESDAY The Planning Commission meeting of December 12, 2017, was called to order at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 70 North First Street, Campbell, California by Chair Rich and the following proceedings were had, to wit: ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Chair: Vice Chair: Commissioner: Commissioner: Commissioner: Commissioner: Commissioner: Commissioners Absent: None Michael L. Rich Donald C. Young Cynthia L. Dodd JoElle Hernandez Mike Krey Maggie Ostrowski Andrew Rivlin Staff Present: Community Development Director: Paul Kermoyan Senior Planner: Cindy McCormick Associate Planner: Stephen Rose Assistant Planner: Victoria Hernandez City Attorney: William Seligmann Recording Secretary: Corinne Shinn APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion: Upon motion by Commissioner Young, seconded by Commissioner Krey, the Planning Commission minutes of the meeting of November 28, 2017, were approved as presented (6-0-0-1; Commissioner Dodd abstained) Campbell Planning Commission Minutes for December 12, 2017 Page 2 COMMUNICATIONS Director Paul Kermoyan listed the following items: • Letter of support from STACC for Agenda Item No. 1 • Email correspondence regarding Agenda Item No. 2. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS OR POSTPONEMENTS None ORAL REQUESTS None *** PUBLIC HEARINGS Chair Rich read Agenda Item No. 1 into the record as follows: 1. PLN2016-175 Public Hearing to consider the application of Nadia Pichko for an Administrative Planned Development Permit (PLN2016-175) to allow an addition to an existing residence on property located at 1360 Burrows Road. Staff is recommending that this item be deemed Categorically Exempt under CEOA. Planning Commission action final unless appealed in writing to the City Clerk within ten (10) calendar days. Project Planner: Cindy McCormick, Senior Planner Ms. Cindy McCormick, Senior Planner, presented the staff report. Chair Rich asked if there were questions for staff. There were none. Chair Rich asked Commissioner Young to provide the SARC update. Commissioner Young provided the Site and Architectural Review Committee report as follows: • Advised that SARC was happy and satisfied with how the applicant addressed its concerns. Chair Rich opened the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 1. Ms. Nadia Pichko, Project Applicant: • Said that they had updated the elevations per staff request. • Added that she is available if there are any questions. Jo-Ann Fairbanks, Campbell Resident: • Stated that there is a vast improvement to the past design. Campbell Planning Commission Minutes for December 12, 2017 Page 3 • Said that she is still opposed to second story balconies because of the imposition they cause to neighbor privacy. Chair Rich closed the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 1. Commissioner Young: • Reminded that this applicant came back with a different look per the recommendations of SARC. • Added that they have made concessions. • Concluded that he would support as presented. Commissioner Krey: • Said that there has been a very dramatic change in design that represents a big improvement. • Stated that the project looks fine to him. It is a nice improvement and he commended all involved. Chair Rich thanked the applicant for their work with staff and SARC. Motion: Upon motion of Commissioner Young, seconded by Commissioner Dodd, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 4417 approving an Administrative Planned Development Permit (PLN2016-175) to allow an addition to an existing residence on property located at 1360 Burrows Road, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Dodd, Hernandez, Krey, Ostrowski, Rich, Rivlin and Young NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Chair Rich advised that this action is final unless appealed in writing to the City Clerk within 10 calendar days. *** Chair Rich read Agenda Item No. 2 into the record as follows: 2. PLN2017-221 Public Hearing to consider the application of Daniel Warren for a Site and Architectural Review Permit (PLN2017-221) to allow the construction of a new, two-story single-family residence on property located at 1330 Westmont Avenue. Staff is recommending that this item be deemed Categorically Exempt under CEQA. Planning Commission action final unless appealed in writing to the City Clerk within ten (10) calendar days. Project Planner: Victoria Hernandez, Assistant Planner Ms. Victoria Hernandez, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report. Campbell Planning Commi~~icn ~i~~;~~~~ tsar f~~~~~:~n~~r 12, ~C~~~"i Page 4 Chair Rich asked if there were questions for staff. There were none. Chair Rich asked for the SARC report. Commissioner Young provided the Site and Architectural Review Committee report as follows: • Reported that SARC had encouraged the applicant to address privacy concerns. • Added that as a result the applicant made significant changes to address those privacy concerns. Commissioner Hernandez said that she didn't see the planting along the east border on the plans and suggested they be added. Chair Rich opened the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 2. Mr. Daniel Warren, Applicant: • Assured that they had done their best to be considerate of the neighbors' privacy concerns. • Added that after conversation with the neighbor they will work out during construction what landscaping would be preferred. They will be adding additional shrubbery. • Said that the neighbor in the back will decide with the neighbor on what type of trees to plant but they will be evergreen species. Jo-Ann Fairbanks, Campbell Resident: • Said that she was against the proposal based on privacy issues. • Stated that inclusion of second story decks is disrespectful of surrounding neighbors and take away their enjoyment of their single-story homes and existing privacy. • Suggested that the deck needs to be eliminated. • Suggested that the window sills currently at a four-foot height should be raised to a six-foot height to also help alleviate privacy impacts. • Said that while trees can help create privacy it is best if privacy is designed into the building plans themselves. • Concluded that she opposes this project. Chair Rich closed the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 2. Commissioner Young: • Said that he saw this project initially at SARC that the applicant had worked with neighbors and created a design that blends with the other homes in the immediate neighborhood. • Added that new trees will provide additional privacy screening after they grow a bit. • Reiterated that this applicant has worked with the neighbors. • Added that he finds that the required findings have been met and the project is in line with the General Plan. It is not imposing on anyone. Campbell Planning Commission Minutes for December 12, 2017 Page 5 • Concluded that he will support as presented. Commissioner Dodd said that she appreciated the fact that drought-tolerant landscaping has been incorporated. Commissioner Hernandez: • Said that she initially was concerned about the size of the deck but this is a large lot. Additionally, they are using obscured glass. • Asked staff if the Commission can request additional evergreen landscaping even if not specified. Planner Victoria Hernandez said that this concern is resolved with an existing condition of approval. Director Paul Kermoyan said that the Commission may want to consider conditioning the selection of a protected tree species. Protected trees cannot be removed without a permit. Non-protected trees can be removed at the homeowner's choice. Therefore it would be best to pick one of the four: oak, ash, cedar and/or redwood. Commissioner Hernandez said she is supportive of the project as it is. Commissioner Krey: • Said that the issue of privacy protection is a big one. • Admitted that the applicant has made a lot of changes but there is still a deck. • Pointed out that the immediate neighbors don't seem too concerned and/or critical of the proposed second-story deck. • Reminded that decks are allowed in general all over the City. • Said that it seems the only remaining question is whether the sills should be raised to six-foot instead of the currently proposed four-foot. Commissioner Dodd asked if raising the sills would impact the overall design. Planner Victoria Hernandez explained that the room is a bedroom. There is also a sliding glass door that leads out onto the deck. Commissioner Rivlin said he would support the project as proposed. He could support the window sills at either four or six-foot heights. Commissioner Dodd asked if something should be added to the landscaping condition. Director Paul Kermoyan said the following language could be added to Condition 5 to add, "of the four protected species." Motion: Upon motion of Commissioner Young, seconded by Commissioner Ostrowski, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 4418 approving a Site and Architectural Review Permit (PLN2017-221) to allow the construction of a new, two- story single-family residence on property located at 1330 Campbell Planning Commission Minutes for December 12, 2017 Page 6 Westmont Avenue with a modification to condition of approval 5 to require the selection of a protected species evergreen trees per the choice of the applicant, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Dodd, Hernandez, Krey, Ostrowski, Rich, Rivlin and Young NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Chair Rich advised that this action is final unless appealed in writing to the City Clerk within 10 calendar days. *** Chair Rich read Agenda Item No. 3 into the record as follows: 3. PLN2017-100 ZC Public Hearing to consider the application of Gordana PLN2017-101 PD Pavlovic for a Zoning Map Amendment (PLN2017-100) to PLN2017-102 TSM amend the Campbell Zoning Map to rezone the property PLN2017-103 CEQA from R-M (Multi-Family Residential) to P-D (Planned PLN2017-338 PMP Development); a Planned Development Permit (PLN2017- 101) to allow the construction of four single-family homes; a Tentative Subdivision Map (PLN2017-102) to allow the creation of five lots (four residential and one common lot); and a Parking Modification Permit (PLN2017-338) to allow uncovered parking in lieu of covered parking on property located at 1323 Elam Avenue. A Mitigated Negative Declaration (PLN2017-103) has been prepared for this project. Tentative City Council Meeting Date: February 6, 2018. Project Planner: Stephen Rose, Associate Planner Mr. Stephen Rose, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Chair Rich asked if there were questions for staff. Commissioner Krey asked why the property is currently zoned for multiple-family residential. Planner Stephen Rose: • Said that P-D (Planned Development) Zoning can be allowed for existing parcels within amulti-family residential district. • Said that the proposed Zoning and existing General Plan designations match up. • Explained that the R-M (Multi-Residential) allows a density range from 6 to 13 units per gross acre, which equates to aLow-to-Medium Residential Density. Commissioner Krey said that it seems that single-family homes would fit better into this neighborhood than would amulti-family development. They could currently construct multi-family as zoned. Campbell Planning Commission Minutes tc~r C~ecerr~~~e~ ~i ~ 2~7 i ;~' ~~ge 7 Planner Stephen Rose replied yes. Commissioner Hernandez asked how the units got bigger since SARC. Planner Stephen Rose explained that 29 square feet was added to capture the second story height staircase that hadn't been captured. The garage calculations have also been included where they hadn't before. Chair Rich opened the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 3. Gordana Povlovic, Project Applicant: • Said she was happy to be here tonight and was available for any questions. • Stated that they have tried to respond to any issues. • Added that the project has a nice residential feel to best fit into the community. Jo-Ann Fairbanks, Campbell Resident: • Said that she is present on behalf of STACC. Their written comments dated November 17, 2017 still stand. • Stated her appreciation that these are single family residences rather than multi- family units. • Opined that three single-family homes rather than four would be a compromise and allow more open space around them. Charles Schulz, Resident on Elam Ave: • Explained that he is an adjacent neighbor to the right. • Added that he likes the idea of improving this site. • Reported that he got a copy of the plans and had three concerns/questions. • Stated that a shared fence to this site had to be replaced and that property owner had not participated in the cost. • Questioned whether anything to do with this project would compromise their newer fencing. Planner Stephen Rose: • Said that there would be ivy planted and two feet wide pervious paver landscape area. • Added that there would be additional more meaningful landscaping. Charles Schulz clarified that there would be no trees there. Planner Stephen Rose replied no. Charles Schulz asked if their new fence would be left alone. Planner Stephen Rose explained that this applicant is proposing to replace it with a more modern design. The applicant will be working out details in consultation and with the approval by the adjacent neighbors. C~rn~boll ~lan~~ir~g commission Minutes for December 12, 2017 Page 8 Charles Schulz asked how he could get involved. Planner Stephen Rose said a condition of approval can be added to require the applicant coordinate the details with the adjacent neighbors. Charles Schulz asked how the garbage containers for four homes would be handled. Will 12 additional containers end up out on the public street? Planner Stephen Rose said that there have been conversations with West Valley Garbage Collection and they say the cans will be placed on the street. Charles Schulz asked if there would be new sidewalk at the street. Planner Stephen Rose replied yes. There is a requirement for streetscape improvements. It will include a meandering sidewalk to fit the space available. It will also conform to what's there. Chair Rich asked for a SARC report. Commissioner Young provided the Site and Architectural Review Commission report as follows: • Said that garbage collection had been discussed. It was determined that if the garbage cans were collected on site they would have to increase the back up distance. Chair Rich closed the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 3. Commissioner Ostrowski: • Said that she likes the design of these homes. • Added that this is a great density at a medium of the density range allowed. • Stated that it is a good use of space and there is distance between the homes. • Concluded that she would be supportive. Commissioner Young: • Said that he was originally worked about four homes fitting onto this site. • Added that he also realizes the need for more housing in this valley. • Pointed out that this project is being developed at the mid-range as far as number of units. • Opined that four units is better than 13. • Concluded that he was comfortable with this proposal as presented. Commissioner Dodd: • Said that she is very familiar with this area and is happy to see single-family detached homes going in there. • Concluded that she is in support of the project. Campbell Planning Commission Minutes for December 12, 2017 Page 9 Commissioner Hernandez: • Agreed with Commissioner Dodd. • Said that she had an issue with parking and how to get into the site but they made amendments to help alleviate those concerns. • Admitted that she is concerned about the addition of 12 more garbage containers out there on the street. It's going to be interesting. • Stated that the architectural style is good and the project looks nice. Commissioner Dodd asked what the Commission needs to do in regards to the fencing. Planner Stephen Rose explained that fencing on common lot lines are between both sides' owners coming to an agreement. Commissioner Rivlin: • Said that one of his concerns was the drive aisle. • Added that he thought it was dense originally. • Stated that the architectural style is suitable. • Reported that his previous fears have been allayed. • Pointed out that the drive is long with lots of paving but he has no alternative to provide. It's not ideal but necessary. • Reiterated the need for housing in the area. Commissioner Dodd: • Pointed out that other high-density sites in the area also have long driveways but with not landscaping as is proposed here. • Added that this will be more appealing. Commissioner Rivlin: • Questioned how to prevent parking in the turnaround. Planner Stephen Rose: • Suggested signage designating it a "Fire Truck Lane". • Added that signage designating "Guest Parking" would also warn against tow for unauthorized users. Motion: Upon motion of Commissioner Young, seconded by Commissioner Dodd, the Planning Commission took the following actions: • Adopted Resolution No. 4419 recommending that the City Council adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration; • Adopted Resolution No. 4420 recommending that the City Council approve a Zoning Map Amendment (PLN2017-100) to amend the Campbell Zoning Map to rezone the property from R-M (Multi-Family Residential) to P-D (Planned Development); Cam~k~ell Plar~~ling Commission Minutes for December 12, 2017 Page 10 • Adopted Resolution No. 4421 recommending that the City Council approve a Planned Development Permit (PLN2017- 101) to allow the construction of four single-family homes; • Adopted Resolution No. 4422 recommending that the City Council approve a Tentative Subdivision Map (PLN2017-102) to allow the creation of five lots (four residential and one common lot); and • Adopted Resolution No. 4423 recommending that the City Council approve a Parking Modification Permit (PLN2017-338) to allow uncovered parking in lieu of covered parking on property located at 1323 Elam Avenue, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Dodd, Hernandez, Krey, Ostrowski, Rich, Rivlin and Young NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Chair Rich advised that this item would tentatively be considered by the City Council at its meeting on February 6, 2018. *** REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Director Paul Kermoyan provided the following additions to his written report: • Said that at the first meeting in January, the Commission will conduct a "Planning 101" discussion. • Added that in future if a Commissioner wants to propose a presentation on a topic of interest to the Commission, please email or call him to discuss the idea. • Said that at the January 9t" meeting, the Commission will talk about resources. • Added that the Commission can also discuss study sessions and when they occur. Before a regular meeting? After a regular meeting? As a part of the meeting agenda itself? Commissioner Young: • Advised his fellow Commissioners that tonight's meeting will be his last as a member of the Commission. • Reported that he has partially relocated out of Campbell by virtue of purchasing another home outside of Campbell where he will live part time while living in is Campbell home part time. • Said that his service as a Commissioner has taught him two things. One, is that his love of reading is a good thing. The other is that he has had to sometimes make a decision that he may not like but it can be worked out. • Expressed his appreciation for the comradery he has enjoyed with the others on the Commission. He will miss it but he assured that he would still be around and in the community. Campbell Planning Commission Minutes for December 12, 2017 Page 11 Chair Rich said that Commissioner Young would definitely be missed. He made great contributions to the Commission and to the Community as well. He wished everyone a happy holiday and new year. ADJOURNMENT The Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. to the next Regular Planning Commission Me January 9, 2018. SUBMITTED BY: orinne Shinn, Recording Secretary ~~ APPROVED BY: ~. Z~~-~,-'z~-~~~~~~--'~ Michael L. R h, Chair ATTEST: Paul Kermoyan, Secretary