CC Ordinance 2287 - Zoning Map Amendment 1336 ParsonsORDINANCE NO. 2287
BEING AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CAMPBELL APPROVING A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT TO AMEND
THE CAMPBELL ZONING MAP DESIGNATION FOR A PORTION OF
1336 PARSONS AVENUE FROM R-1-6 (SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL) TO P-O (PROFESSIONAL OFFICE). FILE NO.: PLN-
2020-64
After notification and public hearing, as specified by law and after presentation by the Community
Development Director, proponents and opponents, the hearing was closed.
After due consideration of all evidence presented, the City Council of the City of Campbell does
ordain as follows:
Environmental Finding
1. The proposed project may be found Categorically Exempt under Section 15332 of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pertaining to In -Fill Development Projects
which are found consistent with all applicable general plan policies and zoning regulations,
are under five acres in size, and substantially surrounded by urban uses, under Section
15301 pertaining to the operation and leasing, and minor alteration of an existing private
structure, and Section 15303 pertaining to the conversion of existing small structures from
one use to another where only minor modifications are made in the exterior of the structures
and pertaining to the construction of new small facilities and structures.
Evidentiary Findinqs
1. The proposed project includes a General Plan and Zoning Map Amendment to allow a
portion of 1336 Parsons Avenue to change in land use designation from Low -Density
Residential (Less than Six Units per Gross Acre) to Professional Office, and zoning
designation from R-1-6 (Single -Family Residential) to P-O (Professional Office) in order to
facilitate the transfer of a portion of a commercial parking lot built on a residential property
to an adjoining commercial property located at 1308 Parsons Avenue. The applicant is also
requesting review and approval of a Conditional Use Permit with Site and Architectural
Review to allow the conversion of a single-family residence to a commercial use and Parking
Modification Permit to allow a reduction in the number of required parking spaces for
property located at 1308 Parsons Avenue.
2. The project site comprises two properties (1308 & 1336 Parsons Avenue) which are located
on the east side of Parsons Avenue, south of Camden Avenue and north of Sharp Avenue.
The properties abut single family residences to the south.
3. The project site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare, or threatened species (i.e.,
wetland), the project will not result in any significant effects related to traffic, noise, or
air/water quality, and can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services.
4. This action is for a Zoning Map Amendment to allow a portion of 1336 Parsons Avenue to
change in zoIhing designation from R-1-6 (Single -Family Residential) to P-O (Professional
Office).
City Council Ordinance No.2287
Approving a Zoning Map Amendment
1336 Parsons Avenue
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5. The Zoning Map Amendment is proposed in conjunction and concurrent with a proposed
General Plan amendment for the project site.
6. The General Plan includes goals, policies and strategies that were reviewed to ensure the
proposed project would be consistent with the General Plan and serve to further, and not
frustrate, its objectives including, but not limited to, the following policies and strategy:
Policy LUT-5.1: Neighborhood Integrity: Recognize that the City is composed of residential, industrial
and commercial neighborhoods, each with its own individual character; and allow
change consistent with reinforcing positive neighborhood values, while protecting the
integrity of the city's neighborhoods.
Strategy LUT-5.6c: Physical Buffers: Provide landscaped buffers, sidewalks and equipment screening to
provide a visual and noise -abating buffer between uses.
Policy LUT-5.8: Non -Conforming Uses: Encourage non -conforming properties to redevelop as
conforming uses.
Based upon the foregoing findings of fact, the City Council further finds and ordains that:
Zoning Map Amendment Findings (CIVIC Sec. 21.60.070.13):
2. The proposed amendment is consistent with the goals, policies, and actions of the General
Plan and all applicable development agreements, area plans, neighborhood plans, and
specific plan(s);
3. The proposed amendment would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety,
convenience, or general welfare of the city; and
4. The parcel is physically suitable (including absence of physical constraints, access,
compatibility with adjoining land uses, and provision of utilities) for the
requested zoning designation(s) and anticipated land uses/project.
Environmental Findings (CIVIC Sec. 21.38.050):
5. The project is Categorically Exempt under Section 15332 of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA), pertaining to In -Fill Development Projects which are found consistent
with all applicable general plan policies and zoning regulations, are under five acres in size,
and substantially surrounded by urban uses, under Section 15301 pertaining to the operation
and leasing, and minor alteration of an existing private structure, and Section 15303
pertaining to the conversion of existing small structures from one use to another where only
minor modifications are made in the exterior of the structures and pertaining to the
construction of new small facilities and structures.
6. There are no unusual circumstances that would prevent the project from qualifying as
Categorically Exempt per Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines.
SECTION ONE: That this Ordinance be adopted to approve a Zoning Map Amendment
City Council Ordinance No.2287
Approving a Zoning Map Amendment
1336 Parsons Avenue
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to amend the Zoning Map Designation for a portion of 1336 Parsons Avenue from R-1-6
(Single -Family Residential) to P-O (Professional Office) as depicted by Exhibit A.
SECTION TWO: That this Ordinance is adopted subject to the following condition of approval:
Condition of Approval:
1. Lot Line Adjustment: This action shall be subject to, and executed in conjunction with, a
General Plan Amendment and lot line adjustment serving to facilitate the transfer of the same
portion of 1336 Parsons Avenue to be amended by this action to 1308 Parsons Avenue.
Failure to record a lot line adjustment by December 31, 2022, shall render the General
Amendment approved herein void.
SECTION THREE: That this Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days following its
passage and adoption and shall be published, or summary thereof, one time within fifteen (15)
days upon passage and adoption in the Metro Silicon Valley, a newspaper of general
circulation for the City of Campbell, County of Santa Clara.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of September 2022, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Gibbons, Landry, Lopez, Bybee, Resnikoff
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
APPRO:
Paul Resnikoff, Mayor
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Andrea Sanders, Cif clerk