PC Min 05/09/2000CITY OF CAMPBELL PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
7:30 P.M. TUESDAY
MAY 9, 2000
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The Planning Commission meeting of May 9, 2000, was called to order at 7:30 p.m., in the
Council Chambers, 70 North First Street, Campbell, California by Chairperson Gibbons, and the
following proceedings were had, to wit:
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present:
Chair:
Vice Chair:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Elizabeth Gibbons
Mel Lindstrom
Tom Francois
Joseph D. Hernandez
Brad Jones
Susan A. Keams
Commissioners Absent:
Commissioner:
Dennis Lowe
Staff Present:
Community
Development Director:
Planner I:
Reporting Secretary:
Sharon Fierro
Darcy Smith
Corinne A. Shinn
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: On motion of Commissioner Lindstrom, seconded by Commissioner
Francois the Planning Commission minutes of April 25, 2000, were
approved. (6-0-1, Commissioner Lowe was absent)
COMMUNICATIONS.
1. Amended Conditions of Approval for Items 1 and 2.
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS OR POSTPONEMENTS
There were no agenda modifications or postponements.
ORAL REQUESTS
There were no oral requests.
Planning Commission Minutes of May 9, 2000 Page 2
PUBLIC HEARING
Chairperson Gibbons read Agenda Item No. 1 into the record.
PLN2000-53
Bowen, B.
Public Hearing to consider the application of Mr. Brace Bowen for
the Reinstatement (PLN2000-53) of a previously-approved Site and
Architectural Approval (S 98-09) to allow the construction of a
12,711 square foot, two-story office building on property located at
54 N. Central Avenue in the C-3-S (Central Business District)
Zoning District. A Negative Declaration was approved for this
project. Planning Commission decision final in 10 days, unless
appealed in writing to the City Clerk.
Ms. Darcy Smith, Planner I, presented the staff report as follows:
· Advised that the applicant, Mr. Bruce Bowen, is seeking a Reinstatement allowing a one-year
extension (requiring that construction begin by May 9, 2001) of a previously-approved Site
and Architectural Approval to allow the construction of a 12,711 square foot, two-story
office building.
· Stated that the project site is located at the southeast comer of Civic Center Drive and North
Central Avenue.
· Said that this project was originally approved on November 24, 1998, and that Council
amended Condition of Approval No. 3 in January 1999.
· Informed that approvals are for one year and when the applicant had submitted plans for
building permits, staff realized that the approval for this project had expired.
· Staff is recommending that the Commission adopt a Resolution approving this
Reinstatement. There are no changes to the originally approved plan and the project is
consistent with both the General Plan and Zoning designations for the property.
Chairperson Gibbons opened the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 1.
Chairperson Gibbons closed the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 1.
Motion:
Upon motion of Commissioner Kearns, seconded by Commissioner
Francois, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 3277
approving a Reinstatement (PLN2000-53) of a previously-approved Site
and Architectural Approval (S 98-09) to allow the construction of a
12,711 square foot, two-story office building on property located at 54 N.
Central Avenue, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Francois, Hernandez, Gibbons, Jones, Kearns, Lindstrom
NOES: None
ABSENT: Lowe
ABSTAIN: None
Chairperson Gibbons advised that this item is final in 10 days unless appealed in writing to the
City Clerk.
Planning Commission Minutes of May 9, 2000 Page 3
Chairperson Gibbons read Agenda Item No. 2 into the record.
2. PLN2000-42
Aerts, A.
Public Hearing to consider the application of Mr. Alan Aerts for
approval of a Conditional Use Permit (PLN2000-42) to allow the
conversion of existing warehouse space into office use on property
located at 496 Salmar Avenue 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
Ms. Sharon Fierro, Community Development Director, presented the staff report as follows:
· Advised that the project is located in the NOCA (North of Campbell Avenue) Area and is
zoned PD (Planned Development). This project is consistent with NOCA and meets parking
requirements.
· Informed that a Use Permit is required to allow office uses on this property.
· Stated that this site is a legal, non-conforming use.
· Said that the applicant is working to legalize the upper story space that was constructed prior
to his ownership.
· Advised that this project is visible to the upcoming Summerhill Project.
Chairperson Gibbons asked if there would be new construction or a division of existing space
into two spaces.
Ms. Sharon Fierro replied that the applicant will split the building into two spaces, one to be
occupied by his vending machine company and the other to be occupied by a software company.
Commissioner Lindstrom presented the Site and Architectural Review Committee meeting as
follows:
· This project was reviewed by SARC on April 25, 2000.
· SARC is recommending approval with the conditions that there be no outside storage,
inclusion of a trash enclosure area, rooftop screening of mechanical equipment and that the
awnings used match the architectural character of the building.
· Advised that the applicant has done an excellent job with this proposal.
Chairperson Gibbons opened the Public Heating for Agenda Item No. 2.
Mr. Alan Aerts, Applicant, 15550 Daniel Place, Monte Sereno:
· Stated that he is available for questions.
Commissioner Francois commended Mr. Aerts for the work being done on the building.
Commissioner Lindstrom asked Mr. Aerts to explain his parking needs.
Planning Commission Minutes of May 9, 2000 Page 4
Mr. Alan Aerts:
Advised that his business includes just three employees and that his business would occupy
half of the building space.
· Added that deliveries to his business are limited to about three or four each month.
· Stated that an 8-foot sound wall will separate his building from the new Summerhill Project
and that there is another commercial building between his site and the housing project with
another sound wall. Therefore, there will be two sound walls buffering his use from any
residential uses.
Chairperson Gibbons asked what kind of noise is associated with deliveries.
Mr. Alan Aerts advised that there is no noise associated with deliveries as the vehicles will enter
his building to unload.
Chairperson Gibbons closed the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 2.
Motion:
Upon motion of Commissioner Lindstrom, seconded by Commissioner
Kearns, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 3278 granting a
Conditional Use Permit (PLN2000-42) to allow the conversion of existing
warehouse space into office use on property located at 496 Salmar Avenue,
with the added Condition of Approval that states "the use shall not make
noise audible from the nearby residential uses," by the following roll call
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Francois, Hernandez, Gibbons, Jones, Kearns, Lindstrom
None
Lowe
None
Chairperson Gibbons advised that this approval is final unless appealed in writing to the City
Clerk within 10 days.
REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
The written report of Ms. Sharon Fierro, Community Development Director, was accepted as
presented, with the added comments:
· Advised that on May 2, 2000, Council continued consideration of the Sign Application for
Scandinavian Concepts; approved the project at 122 Shelley Avenue with the added
requirement that City staff work with the applicants to provide an additional tree for privacy;
and extended the Moratorium on Harrison and Central for an additional 10 months, 15 days;
and authorized Mr. Bruce Bowen to proceed with a General Plan Amendment for property
located at 880 Harder Avenue. This project will comply with the San Tomas Area
Neighborhood Plan.
Planning Commission Minutes of May 9, 2000 Page 5
· Advised that Mr. James Smith's project on Winchester Boulevard will be continued to the
June 13, 2000, Planning Commission meeting. There are five other items for that meeting.
· Pointed out the article she had distributed regarding the re-routing of flight traffic to San
Francisco Airport over Campbell. Stated staff's concern that this will result in noise impacts
to Campbell.
· Advised the Commission that a draft of the amended General Plan will be distributed for
comment by the various Boards and Commissions.
Chairperson Gibbons advised that the General Plan Task Force has been reviewing the draft
elements and that the process is going well.
Commissioner Francois asked about San Tomas Baptist Church that is selling a portion of their
land to Mr. Bowen for development, and whether there are any plans for their building itself. He
said that the building needs some help.
Community Development Director Sharon Fierro replied that there are no plans for the church
building at this time. The Church has made the determination that the land is surplus. Added
that she can communicate the Commission's concern to the pastor.
Commissioner Kearns asked about the impact of the Moratorium on Mr. Kennedy and his
property at 299 N. Harrison Avenue.
Community Development Director Sharon Fierro said that until the General Plan Update is
completed, the Moratorium is in place and prevents Mr. Kennedy from developing his property
except meeting the Single Family Zoning Standards. She added that the General Plan Update
will be wrapped up by the end of September so that it will take less than 10 months and 15 days.
Chairperson Gibbons clarified that Mr. Kennedy's project was actually denied by Council.
ADJOURNMENT
The Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 7'56 p.m. to the Planning Commission meeting
of May 23, 2000, in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 70 North First Street, Campbell,
California. --.
SUBMITTED BY: / ~))'xl~ ~
~e A. Shinn, R~co-~r ifi~g Secretary
APPROVED BY'
ATTEST'
~"'Elizabbth Gibbons, Chair
Sharon Fierro, Secretary