Pre-Application - 2011CITY OF CAMPBELL
Community Development Department
May 3, 2011
James Crawford, Architect
4 N. Second Street, Suite 580
San Jose, CA 95113
Re: Pre -application (PRE2011-01) — 307 Orchard City Drive
Dear Mr. Crawford:
Thank you for your submittal of a preliminary application for a development proposal for the exterior
remodel of a multiple building commercial development that is listed on the City of Campbell Historic
Resource Inventory List located at the above address, within the C-3 (Central Business District) Zone
District.
The proposed development would require approval of a Site and Architectural Review Permit and other
minor discretionary permits, such as a Tree Removal Permit, if necessary.
Due to the potential impact of your proposal on this historic resource, your preliminary application was
reviewed by the Historic Preservation Board at its meeting of March 23, 2011. The consensus of Historic
Preservation Board was that the proposal was well designed, but changes would need to be made in order to
obtain Board support. The introduction of upper floor contemporary glazing appears inconsistent with the
existing period glazing. Therefore, the use of wood clad sash windows in order to provide an increase of
natural lighting would benefit the project. Additionally, the modifications to the covered entries, porches, and
the use of trellises were a concern, although the proposal does improve accessibility by creating an easily
identifiable entry.
Additionally, your pre -application was distributed to the Building Division, the Public Works Department
and the County Fire Department. Comments from -the Building -Division, Public Works Department and
County Fire are enclosed for your review. Please do not hesitate to contact me at (408) 866-2142 or via email
at stevep@cityofcampbell.com to discuss these comments.
Sincerely,
Steve Prosser
Associate Planner
encl: Comments from Building, dated 2/22/11
Comments from Public Works, dated 3/22/11
Comments from Fire Department, dated 2/23/11
cc: Ed Simmon, 24301 Elise Court, Los Altos Hills, CA 94024
Paul Kermoyan, Planning Manager