Council Report - August 16 2016Category: Public Hearing
Date: August 16, 2016
TITLE Public Hearing to consider the application of Brice Colton for a
Modification (PLN2016-73) to previously -approved Planned
Development Permits to allow the exterior remodel of an existing
building listed on the City's Historic Resource Inventory (George Hyde
Co. Sunsweet Growers) as well as associated on and offsite
improvements and a Tree Removal Permit (PLN2016-154) on property
located at 300 & 307 Orchard City Drive in the P-D (Planned
Development) Zoning District.
RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council take the following action:
1. Adopt the attached Resolution, incorporating the attached findings, approving a
Modification (PLN2016-73) to previously -approved Planned Development Permits to
allow the exterior remodel , of an existing building listed on the City's Historic
Resource Inventory (George Hyde Co. Sunsweet Growers) as well as associated on
and offsite improvements and a Tree Removal Permit (PLN2016-154) on property
located at 300 & 307 Orchard City Drive, subject to the attached Conditions of
Approval
DISCUSSION
Project Site: The project site is the Water Tower Plaza and includes portions of City
parking lots and right-of-way located at and along the south side of Orchard City drive,
west of Railway Avenue, and east of S. First Street and is in the P-D (Planned
Development) zoning district (reference Attachment 2, . Location Map). The Water
Tower Plaza, which includes the George E. Hyde Company/Sunsweet Growers building
(reference Attachment 3 —Primary Record), is listed as a significant historic resource
on the Santa Clara County Heritage Resource Inventory and, the City of Campbell
Historic Resources Inventory. Over the years, the site (which includes the City parking
lot) has assumed several addresses (including 93 N. Central Avenue), but is
recognized as 300 & 307 Orchard City Drive.
Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is seeking approval of a Modification (PLN2016-73)
to allow exterior fagade and site upgrades to the Water Tower Plaza. The proposal is
intended to renovate the site with 'particular sensitivity to the early eras of the Campbell
Fruit Growers Union. and the George E. Hyde Company' (1892-1937). The proposal
would remove non -historic elements of the building and site, reconfigure entrances, and
improve accessibility. A more detailed/bulleted scope of work has been included on
page 2 of the applicant's design consultation memo (reference Attachment 10 —
Applicant's Consultant Memo - Page & Turnbull). The applicant is also requesting
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approval of a tree removal permit, to allow the removal of two olive trees located near
the outdoor open space to the rear/southwest of Building A & D and one podocarpus
tree located at the front/northeast of Building. G (reference Attachment 4 — Revised
Project Plans; Sheet A1.0).
This proposal has neither a use related component, nor would it serve to supersede or
modify any previously established operational restriction.
Historic Preservation: An analysis of the project in consideration of the City's Historic
Preservation Ordinance, and Secretary of Interior Standards for the Treatment of
Historic Properties had been prepared and presented to the Historic Preservation Board
(HPB) at its meeting of May 25, 2016 (reference Attachment 8 = May 25, 2016 —
Historic Preservation Board, Report). The HPB, as well as the City's Consulting
Architect, Mark Sandoval (contracted by the City for review) were very supportive of the
project, finding that the proposed alterations reinforce the existing industrial narrative of
the site's past and create an exciting and refreshing new look which adds to the vitality
of the historic resource. Maintenance and associated requirements intended to further
reinforce and preserve the historic resource have been included as Conditions of
Approval (reference Attachment 1 — Draft City Council Resolution).
Planning Commission Meeting: At its meeting of July 26, 2016, the Planning
Commission held a public hearing on the project. The Commission voted unanimously
to recommend approval of the project as proposed with a revision to the first Condition
of Approval to include the two page desk item provided at the Planning Commission
meeting as part of the project plans (reference Attachment 1 — Draft ' City Council
Resolution' & Attachment 4 - Revised Project Plans).
Prepared by:
Associate Planner
Reviewed by:
Paul Kermo ' n, Community Development Director
Approved by: _ F
Mar L n r, City Ma ger
' The Draft City Council Resolution also includes -a corrected set of Fire Department Conditions of Approval. The
Conditions reflected in the Planning Commission Resolution had erroneously included conditions intended for
building permit review.
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Attachments:
1. Draft City Council Resolution
2. Location Map
3. Primary Record
4. Revised Project Plans
5. July 26, 2016 — PC Staff Report
6. July 26, 2016 — PC Minutes
7. June 28, 2016 — SARC Memo
8. May 25, 2016 — Historic Preservation Board Report
9. May 25, 2016 — Historic Preservation Board Resolution
10. May 25, 2016 — Historic Preservation Board Draft Minutes (Excerpt)
11. Initial Study & Draft Negative Declaration
12. Applicant's Consultant Memo - Page & Turnbull
13. City Consulting Architect Evaluation Report -Mark Sandoval
14. Applicant Responses to Consulting Architect Feedback
15. Historic Plaque Example