PC Min 05/25/1999CITY OF CAMPBELL PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
7:30 P.M. TUESDAY
MAY 25, 1999
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The Planning Commission meeting of May 25, 1999, was called to order at 7:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers, 70 North First Street, Campbell, California by Chairman Jones, and the following
proceedings were had, to wit:
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present:
Chair:
Vice Chair:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Brad Jones
Elizabeth Gibbons
Tom Francois
Joseph D. Hemandez
Susan A. Keams
Mel Lindstrom
Commissioners Absent: Commissioner:
Dennis Lowe
Staff Present:
Director:
Senior Planner:
Associate Planner:
City Attorney:
Secretary Pro Tempore:
Steve Piasecki
Sharon Fierro
Tim Haley
William Seligmann
Marlene Pomeroy
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: On motion of Commissioner Francois, seconded by Commissioner Hernandez,
the Planning Commission minutes of April 27, 1999, were approved (6-0-1;
Commissioner Lowe being absent.)
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Revised Findings regarding Agenda Item No. 3.
2. Revised Conditions of Approval regarding Agenda Item No. 2.
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS OR POSTPONEMENTS
There were no agenda modifications or postponements.
Planning Commission Minutes of May 25, 1999 Page 2
ORAL REQUESTS
There were no oral requests.
PUBLIC HEARING
Chairman Jones read Agenda Item No. 1 into the record.
M 99-03 (UP 94-09)
McDonald, R
Public Hearing to consider the application of Ms. Ruth McDonald and
James Koshiyama of JR's Sports Bar and Grill Restaurant for approval
of a Modification (M 99-03) to a previously-approved Use Permit (UP
94-09) to allow incidental live entertainment, in the form of karaoke
singing and dancing, and late night hours of operation beyond 11:00
p.m. for an existing restaurant and bar on property located at 2369 $.
Winchester Boulevard in a C-2-S (General Commercial) Zoning
District. This project is Categorically Exempt.
Ms. Sharon Fierro, Senior Planner, presented the staff report as follows:
· Advised that the applicant is seeking approval to expand the hours of operation and uses allowed.
· This is an existing restaurant located in Campbell Plaza Shopping Center adjacent to the Safeway
store.
· In 1994 the Planning Commission approved a Use Permit to allow a restaurant/bar with late hours
of operation on Friday and Saturday.
· The applicant now wishes to modify the Use Permit and requests they be allowed to have karaoke
singing and dancing.
· Live entertainment requires approval of a Use Permit and extension of hours of operation seven
days a week to 1:30 a.m.
· Routed to Police Department for their comments and conditions. Approval requires a Live
Entertainment Permit issued by the Police Department.
· Staff reviewed and found that the closest residential use is more than 200 feet from the live
entertainment site and does not believe this will cause concern to residents, but added a condition
of approval that requires no noise be audible to residents.
· Staff recommends approval. There was no Site and Architectural review as there are no exterior
modifications to the building.
· Findings in Attachments #1.
· City Attorney is recommending that Condition #6 on page 2 be modified to add sub-category E.
"The area used for dancing shall be limited to the area noted on the approved floor plan, and
shall not exceed 150 square feet."
Commissioner Lindstrom stated that in the Conditions of Approval staff has addressed the problem of
noise in three different categories, including speakers, very well.
Commissioner Gibbons questioned whether the establishment really needed outside speakers. Ms.
Fierro responded that speakers are allowed up to 9:30 p.m.
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Chairperson Jones closed the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 1.
Motion:
Upon motion of Commissioner Lindstrom, seconded by Commissioner Francois,
the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 3226, incorporating findings,
approving a Modification to a previously-approved Use Permit (UP 94-09) to
allow incidental live entertainment in the form of karaoke singing and dancing,
and late night hours of operation beyond 11:00 p.m. for an existing restaurant
and bar, subject to the attached Conditions of Approval, by the following roll call
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Francois, Gibbons, Hernandez, Jones, Kearns, Lindstrom
None
Lowe
None
This approval is final unless appealed in writing to the City Clerk within 10 days.
MISCELLANEOUS
Chairman Jones read Agenda Item No. 2 into the record.
2. SA 99-08
Bolla, L.
Hearing to consider the application of Mr. Lee Bolla, on behalf of
Alliance Title, for approval of a Sign Exception (SA 99-08) to modify a
previously-approved Sign Exception (SA 93-01) that would allow the
replacement of two (2) wall signs with a new sign logo and sign design
on the building located on propoerty at 901 Campisi Way in a PD
(Planned Development) Zoning District. This project is categorically
exempt.
Mr. Tim Haley, Associate Planner, presented the staff report as follows:
The building was previously occupied by All Cal Title which has taken on a new name, image
and signage.
· Specific request is to replace the existing signs with a new sign logo and design.
· The sign area was greater than what would be typically permitted by the Sign Ordinance.
· Staff recommends approval of the Sign Exception subject to the Conditions of Approval.
Commissioner Francois noted that the new sign only exceeds the requirements by 7.6 square feet.
Mr. Haley clarified that the sign request is for less than what previously existed on the building.
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Commissioner Gibbons presented the Site and Architectural Review Committee report as follows:
SARC did not have a quorum but did review the application and was supportive of the sign
exception.
It is a good-looking sign, consistent with the appearance of the building. It is appropriate for the
size and location on the building.
· Because the new sign is more linear, the crown of an existing tree needs to be pruned in order to
see the sign. The applicant should be required to comply with the new Tree Ordinance when
trimming the tree.
· SARC is supportive of the application.
Chairperson Jones closed the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 2.
Motion:
Upon motion of Commissioner Francois, seconded by Commissioner Gibbons,
the Planning Commission approved a Sign Exception (SA 99-08) to modify a
previously-approved Sign Exception (SA 93-01) to allow the replacement of two
wall signs with a new sign logo and sign design on the building located on
property at 901 Campisi Way in a PD (Planned Development) Zoning District.
(6-0-1; Commission Lowe was absent.)
This approval is final unless appealed in writing to the City Clerk within 10 days.
Chairman Jones read Agenda Item No. 3 into the record.
3. SA 99-06
Crain, K.
Hearing to consider the application of Ms. Kim Crain, on behalf of
DeVries Data Systems, Inc. for approval of a Sign Exception (SA 99-10)
to allow two wall signs above the second floor sill on a new commercial
building located at 267 E. Campbell Avenue in a C-3-S (Downtown
Business District) Zoning District. This project is categorically exempt.
Mr. Tim Haley, Associate Planner, presented the staff report as follows:
Applicant is requesting two wall signs to be mounted above the second floor sill of a recently
remodeled building located downtown.
· The Sign Ordinance for the downtown area specifically requires that signs for multi-story
buildings be placed before the second story sill.
· Proposed new signs measure 33 square feet, substantially less than the 80 square feet
permitted by the sign standards. The Applicant wishes to install the signs above the second
floor sill adjacent to the office space.
· Staff recommends approval of a Sign Exception allowing two wall signs over the second floor
sill, subject to the revised conditions of approval.
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Commissioner Gibbons requested clarification that the letters are free-floating and although the wall
area shown is a background, the documentation indicates there is no plaque behind the letters, similar
to the building next door.
Mr. Haley indicated that was correct.
Commissioner Gibbons presented the Site and Architectural Review Committee report as follows:
SARC met on May 11, 1999 and is supportive of the proposed application with the clear
understanding that the requested square footage be deducted from the allowable square
footage on the first floor of the building, so that the total building signage would not be
excessive.
Chairperson Jones closed the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 3.
Motion:
Upon motion of Commissioner Kearns, seconded by Commissioner Hernandez,
the Planning Commission approved a Sign Exception (SA 99-10) to allow two
wall signs above the second floor sill on a new commercial building located at 267
E. Campbell Avenue in a C-3-S (Downtown Business District) Zoning District.
(6-0-1; Commisisoner Lowe was absent.)
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 Mr. Steve Piasecki, Community Development Director, was accepted as written
with the following additions:
· Expressed appreciation to Marlene Pomeroy, Recording Secretary, for substituting while Corinne
Shinn is on vacation.
· The City Council held a Study Session on the Downtown Parking Structure. Commissioner
Kearns represented the Commission. The material presented at the Study Session was included in
the Commission's packet.
· Commissioners Gibbons and Lowe attended the Silicon Valley Manufacturing Group and Joint
Venture Silicon Valley Commissioner's Workshop. Commissioner Gibbons provided a synopsis
of the workshop, stating that the presentation was well thought out and the speakers were
excellent. Mr. Piasecki added that the tape of Michael Freeman's presentation will be shown at a
future Commission meeting.
Planning Commission Minutes of May 25, 1999 Page 6
AD.JOURNMENT
The Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m. to the Planning Commission meeting of
June 8, 1999, at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers, Campbell City Hall, 70 North First Street,
Campbell, California.
SUBMITTED BY:
APPROVED BY:
ATTEST:
Marlene ?.Pomeroy, S-e-c~ary JP"/t/e Tempore
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Ste?e~asecki, SeCretary