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05-24-22 PC meeting minutes - signedCITY OF CAMPBELL Planning Commission Minutes 7:30 P.M. TUESDAY May 24, 2022 PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS The Planning Commission meeting on Tuesday May 24, 2022, was called to order at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 70 N. First Street, Campbell, CA, by Chair Ching and the following proceedings were had, to wit: ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Chair: Stuart Ching Vice Chair: Adam Buchbinder Commissioner: Matt Kamkar Commissioner: Michael Krey Commissioner: Maggie Ostrowski Commissioner: Andrew Rivlin Commissioner: Alan Zisser Commissioners Absent: None Staff Present: Community Development Director: Rob Eastwood Senior Planner: Daniel Fama Senior Planner: Stephen Rose Associate Planner: Tracy Tam City Attorney: Bill Seligmann Executive Assistant: Abby Jones APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion: Upon motion by Commissioner Buchbinder, seconded by Commissioner Krey, the Planning Commission approved the minutes of the meeting of March 22, April 26, May 4- Special Meeting and May 10, 2022, were approved as submitted. (6-1-0 Commissioner Ostrowski abstained) COMMUNICATIONS None AGENDA MODIFICATIONS OR POSTPONEMENTS Campbell Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – May 24, 2022 Page 2 Community Development Director Eastwood noted that items 4 & 5 will be continued and noted the desk item for item No. 2. ORAL REQUESTS None PUBLIC HEARINGS Chair Ching asked if any of the Commissioners had any disclosures. Commissioner Buchbinder stated he previously lived at the Franciscan Apartments. He also noted he filed a rent increase complaint at that time. He does not currently live near the project site and no recusal is needed. Chair Ching took items 4 & 5 out of order. Chair Ching opened the public hearing for item No. 4 and asked if anyone wished to speak. Aaron Hadzees, Field Representative, Carpenters Union local 405 San Jose, spoke in support of Labor language standards, enrolling apprentices in State certified programs and to see value in employees by providing good health benefits and retirement programs. With no one else wishing to speak, Chair Ching closed the public hearing. Motion: Upon motion by Commissioner Rivlin, seconded by Commissioner Zisser, the Planning Commission continue item 4 to June 14, 2022 Planning Commission meeting, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Rivlin, Zisser, Ostrowski, Kamkar, Krey, Buchbinder, Ching NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Chair Ching read Agenda Item No. 5 into the record as follows: 4. PLN-2021-33 NOTE: This item will be continued to June 14, 2022. Public Hearing to consider the request of Brad Cox, Architect, Inc. to allow relocation of an existing office building (converted Folk-Victorian residence) from 1940 Hamilton Avenue to 1980 Hamilton Avenue for use as an administrative office for the First Congregational Church of San Jose and removal of four protected trees. The applications under consideration include a Conditional Use Permit and a Tree Removal Permit. File No.: PLN-2021-33. Staff is recommending that this item be deemed Categorically Exempt under CEQA. Planning Commission action is final unless appealed in writing to the City Clerk within 10 calendar days. Project Planner: Daniel Fama, Senior Planner Campbell Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – May 24, 2022 Page 3 With no public comments during public hearing Chair Ching closed the public hearing and opened the discussion to the commissioners. Motion: Upon motion by Commissioner Rivlin, seconded by Commissioner Zisser, the Planning Commission continue item 5 to June 14, 2022 Planning Commission meeting, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Rivlin, Zisser, Ostrowski, Kamkar, Krey, Buchbinder, Ching NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Chair Ching read Agenda Item No. 1 into the record as follows: Associate Planner Tracy Tam, presented the staff report dated May 24, 2022. Associate Planner Tam stated that the study session’s purpose is to provide input on the pre-application for a private after school program. The project consists of constructing 8 new buildings and any associated site improvements for the property located at 95 Dot Avenue. Associate Planner Tam requested feedback specific to setbacks and maximum height of proposed construction. The Commission asked general questions related to the pre-application, project details and parking modifications. Chair Ching opened the public hearing where Mr. Bert Garland, Saniku School representative, shared the vision of the school and the existing project history. Jeff Cisneros, Saniku School Board member stated Campbell Seventh-Day Adventist Church’s to parcel out parking. 5. PLN-2021-177 NOTE: This item will be continued to June 14, 2022. Public Hearing to consider the request of David Fenster, Modulus, for property located at 1940 Hamilton Avenue to allow construction of a two-story, approximately 8,000 square-foot professional office building with a rooftop deck, and associated site, lighting, parking, and landscaping improvements; and a proposed shared parking and site access arrangement with the adjacent First Congregational Church of San Jose located at 1980 Hamilton Avenue. The applications under consideration include a Site and Architectural Review Permit and Parking Modification Permit File. No.: PLN-2021-177. Staff is recommending that this item be deemed Categorically Exempt under CEQA. Planning Commission action is final unless appealed in writing to the City Clerk within 10 calendar days. Project Planner: Daniel Fama, Senior Planner 1. PLN-2022-196 Study Session to consider a request of Bert Garland, for property located at 95 Dot Avenue for a proposed expansion of an existing private school (d.b.a. Saniuku School) for up to 420 children. The application under consideration is a Preliminary Review. File No.: PLN-2021-196. Project Planner: Tracy Tam, Associate Planner Campbell Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – May 24, 2022 Page 4 Mr. Hideki Maekawa Saniku School teacher, spoke about the school program and how it can benefit the Campbell community. Mrs. Carol Musser, Campbell resident stated concerns with the dense project being located to the residential homes in the neighborhood. Chair Ching closed the public hearing and opened to The Commission for questions. The Commission expressed support of the project and accepted the staff recommendations. Chair Ching called a brief recess. The commission reconvened with all members present. Chair Ching read Agenda Item No. 2 into the record as follows: Senior Planner Stephen Rose provided a staff reported dated May 24, 2022. The proposal consists of three-story 60-unit apartment building addition to the Franciscan Apartments, a Tree Removal Permit and up to a 35% density bonus. He provided information regarding the Housing Accountability Act. Senior Planner Rose noted the desk item with updated Civil Drawings and additional Conditions of Approval addressing stormwater treatment. Senior Planner Rose clarified and answered general questions from the commission regarding the project. Chair Ching Opened the public hearing. Project Applicant, Allan Truong spoke about the property enhancement that were made over the years and the new proposed plan. The Commission asked the applicant questions related to the project size, plans for future expansions. 2. PLN-2018-202 Public Hearing to consider the request of Nick Leone of Raintree Campbell LLC, for property located at 601 Almarida Drive to add a three-story (60-unit) apartment building to an existing 180-unit apartment community (d.b.a. The Franciscan), allow the construction of at- and below-grade parking and the removal and replacement of a leasing office/storage building, parking areas, fitness facility, pool and spa, six (6) on-site trees. The project also includes a request for a Density Bonus to allow an approximately 19% increase in the allowable density, use of transit-oriented density bonus parking standards, concessions to allow a reduced setback between structures and a reduction in required open space area, and waivers to the maximum allowable floor area ratio and lot coverage. The applications under consideration include a Site and Architectural Review Permit and Tree Removal Permit. File No.: PLN-2018-202. Staff is recommending that this item be deemed Categorically Exempt under CEQA. Planning Commission action is final unless appealed in writing to the City Clerk within 10 calendar days. Project Planner: Stephen Rose, Senior Planner Campbell Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – May 24, 2022 Page 5 Mark Donahue, Project Architect responded to Commission questions stating they are obligated to meet Title 24 requirements relating to green building codes. Chair Ching Closed the public hearing. The Commission expressed overall support. Motion: Upon motion by Commissioner Krey, seconded by Commissioner Rivlin, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 4646, approving a Site and Architectural Review Permit and Tree Removal Permit. by the following roll call vote: AYES: Rivlin, Zisser, Ostrowski, Kamkar, Krey, Buchbinder, Ching NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Chair Ching read Agenda Item No. 3 into the record as follows: Associate Planner Tracy Tam presented the staff report to the commission dated May 24, 2022. The Staff is recommending that The Planning Commission Adopt a Resolution (reference Attachment 1), approving a Conditional Use Permit and finding the project Categorically Exempt under Section 15301, Class 1, of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pertaining to the minor alteration of existing facilities. Chair Ching Opened the public hearing. Applicant, Stephanie Tien, spoke in detail about the plans they have for the Campbell Community, and she addressed the concerns mentioned by the Commission regarding the bathrooms. Closed the public hearing and opened the discussion to the commissioners. The Commission asked general questions regarding the project and expressed overall support with conditions noted. Motion: Upon motion by Commissioner Krey, seconded by Commissioner Zisser, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. (reference Attachment 1), approving a Conditional Use Permit and finding the project Categorically Exempt under Section 15301, Class 1, of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pertaining to the minor alteration of existing facilities. By the following roll call vote. 3. PLN-2021-157 Public Hearing to consider the request of T Square Consulting Group, for property located at 65 W Hamilton Ave to allow the establishment of a new commercial day care center and associated site improvements including a new playground area, trash enclosure, and reconfiguration of the existing parking lot. The application under consideration includes a Conditional Use Permit. File No.: PLN-2021-157. Staff is recommending that this item be deemed Categorically Exempt under CEQA. Planning Commission action is final unless appealed in writing to the City Clerk within 10 calendar days. Project Planner: Tracy Tam, Associate Planner Campbell Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – May 24, 2022 Page 6 AYES: Rivlin, Zisser, Ostrowski, Krey, Buchbinder, Ching NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Kamkar Chair Ching read Agenda Item No. 6 into the record as follows: Senior Planner Daniel Fama presented the report dated May 24, 2022, presenting The Commission with an update on the City of Campbell 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for citywide projects for consistency with the Campbell General Plan and noted that staff from Finance Department were logged in to zoom to answer any questions from Commission. Chair Ching Opened the public hearing. With no public comments during public hearing Chair Ching closed the public hearing and opened the discussion to the commissioners. The Commission had a discussion regarding the General Plan and stated they’d like to see a plan for a bike infrastructure included. The Commission expressed support of the Capital Improvement Plan. After discussion, the Planning Commission made the following motion. Motion: Upon motion by Commissioner Buchbinder, seconded by Commissioner Zisser, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 4645 (reference Attachment 1), finding that the proposed Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) is consistent with the Campbell General Plan but recommend adding more bike lanes to remain consistent with Campbell General Plan, by the following roll call vote. AYES: Rivlin, Zisser, Ostrowski, Krey, Buchbinder, Ching, Kamkar NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Community Development Director Rob Eastwood reported, •The City Council met on Tuesday, May 17th, 2022 and considered the following items ofinterest to the Planning Commission: Public Hearing to Consider a City-Initiated Zoning CodeText Amendment (PLN-2021-193) to Amend the Side-Yard Setback Requirements for Properties Located Within the M-1 (Light Industrial) and C-2 (General Commercial) ZoningDistricts (Ordinance/Roll Call Vote) The City Council adopted an Ordinance authorizing theZoning Code Text Amendments. 6.PLN-2022-41 Public Hearing to consider the City of Campbell 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for citywide projects for consistency with the Campbell General Plan. Staff is recommending that the project be deemed exempt under CEQA. Project Planner: Daniel Fama, Senior Planner Tentative City Council Meeting Date: June 21, 2022. Campbell Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – May 24, 2022 Page 7 •During the Next Special Planning Commission Meeting of May 31, 2022: The Commissionwill receive a report from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo City and Regional Planning Studentsregarding Downtown and Winchester Station Vision Plans. •On the publication of “Campbell’s Plan for Housing” Draft Housing Element: The Department anticipates publishing the Draft Housing Element for public review sometime during theweek of May 23, 2022. The Draft Housing Element will be available for public review for 30days and then be sent to the State Department of Housing and Community Development for comment. ADJOURNMENT The Regular Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 10:29 p.m. to the next Regular Planning Commission Meeting on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at City Hall, Council Chambers, 70 N. First Street, Campbell, CA. 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