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10-24-23 meeting minutes PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, October 24, 2023 I 7:30pm City Hall Council Chamber CALL TO ORDER The Regular Planning Commission meeting of October 24, 2023, was called to order at 7:30 pm by Chair Buchbinder, and the following proceedings were had to wit. ROLL CALL Staff present: Rob Eastwood, Director Bill Seligmann, City Attorney Ian White, Captain Brad Rice, Sergeant Stephen Rose, Senior Planner Daniel Fama, Senior Planner Ken Ramirez, Administrative Analyst APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of Minutes of October 10, 2023 (Roll Call Vote) ➢ Meeting Minutes, 10/10/2023 (Regular Meeting) ➢ Commissioners present at 10/10/23 Planning Commission meeting approved meeting minutes. o Commissioner Majewski, Ostrowski, Kamkar abstained. Planning Commissioners Present: Adam Buchbinder, Chair Alan Zisser, Vice Chair Davis Fields Michael Krey Maggie Ostrowski Cori Majewski Matt Kamkar Planning Commissioners Absent None Campbell Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – October 24, 2023 Page 2 of 9 COMMUNICATIONS None AGENDA MODIFICATIONS OR POSTPONEMENTS Desk Item to Item #3 was sent to Planning Commission. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS This portion of the meeting is reserved for individuals wishing to address the Planning Commission on matters of community concern that are not listed on the agenda. In the interest of time, the Chair may limit speakers to five minutes. Please be aware that State law prohibits the Commission from acting on non-agendized items, however, the Chair may refer matters to staff for follow-up. Opened and Closed Public Comment, no public comments were received. PUBLIC HEARING Note: Members of the public may be allotted up to two (2) minutes to comment on any public hearing item. Applicants/Appellants and their representatives may be allotted up to a total of five (5) minutes for opening statements and up to a total of three (3) minutes maximum for closing statements. Items requested/recommended for continuance are subject to Planning Commission’s consent at the meeting. 2. PLN-2023-83– 43 Harrison Avenue Public Hearing to consider the request of Salvatore Caruso on behalf of Ainsley Plaza LLC to allow establishment of an outdoor "beer garden" inclusive of a freestanding bar, restroom facilities, mobile food truck staging, seating area, live entertainment platform, trash enclosure, children's play structure, a 14-ft tall entry gate, and related site improvements; and minor exterior alterations to a Structure of Merit commonly known as the Ainsley Corporation Headquarters Building, related to its adaptive reuse as a restaurant with indoor dining space and new kitchen facilities, on property located at 43 Harrison Avenue. The applications under consideration include a Conditional Use Permit with Site and Architectural Review to allow Outdoor Retail Sales and Activities (the "beer garden"), Late Night Activities (staff closing/clean-up after 11:00 PM), a Liquor Establishment (on-sale beer and wine service), and Dancing and/or live Entertainment Establishment; and a Tier 1 Historic Resource Alteration Permit. File No.: PLN-2023-82. Staff is recommending that this project be deemed Categorically Exempt under CEQA. Project Planner: Daniel Fama, Senior Planner. Senior Planner Daniel Fama presented staff report to consider the request of Salvatore Caruso on behalf of Ainsley Plaza LLC to allow establishment of an outdoor "beer garden" on property located at 43 Harrison Avenue. Campbell Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – October 24, 2023 Page 3 of 9 Commissioners received clarification from Campbell Police Captain Ian White, that late night crowds in Downtown Campbell have been better and not problematic. Campbell Police remains proactive to ensure that it continues this way. Commissioners were informed that the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control will not issue a license to the establishment without a restaurant on site, which the applicant has agreed to include within the project. Applicant will ensure proper lighting is installed in the alley way to address and safety concerns. Applicant’s architect Salvatore Caruso and applicant, Alan Hicks, stated that they want to make the site a living museum that will show the early days of canning in Campbell. Dan Orlof of Pruneyard Cinemas and incoming president of the Chamber of Commerce spoke and stated that he unofficially supports the project. Ryan Slater spoke and stated that he was excited about the project. Commissioners had questions regarding the public safety of pedestrians travelling through the alleyway and were informed that the pathway would be lighted at night. Senior Planner Fama clarified for the Planning Commission that the new Structures would serve three purposes (storage, Bar, and restrooms) and that, per the business requirements it will be required to functional operate as a restaurant with a kitchen inside. There will be limited seating inside one of the buildings. Commissioners inquired about potential parking and traffic impacts to the intersection. Senior Planner Fama clarified that there will be after-hours parking available across the street with the library. Commissioners also inquired about traffic congestion impacts to the downtown area. Senior Planner Fama clarified for Planning Commissioners that the City’s Downtown development plan encourages more development in the Downtown. The City’s traffic improvement efforts are not trying to make things more convenient for drivers but rather trying to improve things and promote safety for pedestrians. There are a lot of factors that go into the operations of the downtown and although are considered by the Planning department, are outside the scope of this application. Planning Commission received clarification that their purview includes private parking lots but does not include public parking lots or public traffic operations. Commissioners discussed their full support of the project and stated it would be a great addition to the community. Motion: Upon motion by Commissioner Krey, seconded by Commissioner Zisser the Planning Commission motioned to grant approval of a Conditional Use Permit Campbell Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – October 24, 2023 Page 4 of 9 with Site and Architectural Review to allow establishment of an outdoor retail sales and activity (“Beer Garden”) with live entertainment and dancing, late night activities (staff closing/clean-up after 11:00 PM), and on-sale beer and wine service (liquor establishment), inclusive of a freestanding bar, restroom facilities, mobile food truck staging, seating area, live entertainment platform, trash enclosure, children’s play structure, a 14-ft tall entry gate, and related site and landscaping improvements; and a Tier 1 Historic Resource Alteration Permit to allow minor exterior alterations to a Structure of Merit commonly known as The Ainsley Corporation headquarters building, related to its adaptive reuse as a restaurant with indoor dining space and new kitchen facilities, on property located at 43 Harrison Avenue. File No.: PLN-2023-82, by the following roll call: AYES: Fields, Majewski, Ostrowski, Buchbinder, Zisser, Kamkar, Krey NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Chair Buchbinder paused Public Hearing. Chair Buchbinder opened public hearing after a five- minute break. OLD BUSINESS 3. PLN-2023-175 – Study Session on Permissibility of Land Uses Study Session to review and provide feedback on recommendations from the Planning Commission’s Ad-Hoc Economic Development Advisory Committee on proposed amendments to the Campbell Municipal Code related to the permissibility of land uses in commercial, office, and industrial zoning districts to support objectives targeting business attraction and retention identified during preparation of the City’s updated Economic Development Plan. Senior Planner Rose presented the Study Session to solicit feedback from the Planning Commission on recommendations from the Planning Commission’s Ad-Hoc Economic Development Advisory Committee on proposed amendments to the Campbell Municipal Code. Senior Planner Rose presented the structure of the Study Session as follows: Campbell Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – October 24, 2023 Page 5 of 9 Senior Planner Rose outlined the background and purpose of the Study Session as follows: Senior Planner Rose presented the Objectives and Principles of the Study Session as follows: Campbell Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – October 24, 2023 Page 6 of 9 Complexity, cost, and time to process existing permit processes were outlined as follows: The following Zoning Tools were discussed for consideration: Campbell Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – October 24, 2023 Page 7 of 9 Senior Planner Stephen Rose presented the Ad-Hoc Subcommittee’s recommendations on which uses should be changed from requiring a Conditional Use Permit to a Zoning Clearance as follows: Senior Planner Stephen Rose presented the Ad-Hoc Subcommittee’s recommendations on which uses should be changed from requiring a Conditional Use Permits to an Administrative Conditional Use Permit as follows: Campbell Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – October 24, 2023 Page 8 of 9 Final Discussion Topics convened with the discussion of the following questions: Planning Commissioners expressed an appreciation of the work and research of the Ad Hoc Committee members and CDD staff that supported efforts. Commissioner Buchbinder questioned whether the distance from the right of way would apply to the second floor of businesses. Senior Planner Stephen Rose responded that such use limitations have historically been applied only to ground floors (such as historically in the Downtown) and that a similar approach may be taken when implementing the changes in the code. The Ad Hoc Committee members stated that the intent to improve or change permit processes was to make Campbell a more business friendly community and supported streamlining recommendations. Community Development Director Eastwood noted that the work effort from Ad Hoc Subcommittee were a good pairing of research and enthusiasm. Next Steps of Subcommittee Permit process streamlining recommendations: • Feedback collected would be passed on to City Council on December 5, 2023. • Staff will return to Planning Commission to review any changes or comments. • Changes will be adopted with Economic Development Plan. Report of the Community Development Director Director Eastwood reported that: • City Council reviewed recommendation on City Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. Campbell Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – October 24, 2023 Page 9 of 9 • Department is close to selecting a candidate for Housing Program Manager position. ADJOURNMENT Adjourned meeting at 9:57 p.m. to the next Regular Planning Commission Meeting on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, in the City Hall Council Chambers, 70 North First Street, Campbell, California and via telecommunication. PREPARED BY: _______________________________ Ken Ramirez, Administrative Analyst APPROVED: ______________________________ Adam Buchbinder, Chair ATTEST: ________________________________ Rob Eastwood, Secretary 10.24.23 PC meeting minutes Final Audit Report 2023-12-15 Created:2023-11-30 By:Ken Ramirez (kenr@campbellca.gov) Status:Signed Transaction ID:CBJCHBCAABAASaQgPwo0XmOBT5A0JhoeY7sQj6u4gKDm "10.24.23 PC meeting minutes" History Document created by Ken Ramirez (kenr@campbellca.gov) 2023-11-30 - 1:06:20 AM GMT Document e-signed by Ken Ramirez (kenr@campbellca.gov) Signature Date: 2023-11-30 - 1:07:18 AM GMT - Time Source: server Document emailed to Rob Eastwood (robe@campbellca.gov) for signature 2023-11-30 - 1:07:20 AM GMT Email viewed by Rob Eastwood (robe@campbellca.gov) 2023-12-15 - 5:40:20 PM GMT Document e-signed by Rob Eastwood (robe@campbellca.gov) Signature Date: 2023-12-15 - 5:40:31 PM GMT - Time Source: server Document emailed to adam.buchbinder@gmail.com for signature 2023-12-15 - 5:40:32 PM GMT Email viewed by adam.buchbinder@gmail.com 2023-12-15 - 11:37:46 PM GMT Signer adam.buchbinder@gmail.com entered name at signing as Adam Buchbinder 2023-12-15 - 11:39:14 PM GMT Document e-signed by Adam Buchbinder (adam.buchbinder@gmail.com) Signature Date: 2023-12-15 - 11:39:16 PM GMT - Time Source: server Agreement completed. 2023-12-15 - 11:39:16 PM GMT