PC Min 08/26/1997CITY OF CAMPBELL PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
7:30 P.M. TUESDAY
AUGUST 26, 1997
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The Planning Commission meeting of August 26, 1997 was called to order at 7:30 p.m., in the
Council Chambers, 70 North First Street, Campbell, California by Chairwoman Keams, and the
following proceedings were had, to wit:
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present:
Chair:
Vice Chair:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Susan A. Keams
Dennis Lowe
I. Bud Alne
Elizabeth Gibbons
Jane Meyer-Kennedy
Commissioners Absent:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Brad Jones
Mel Lindstrom
Staff Present:
Community
Development Director:
Planner I:
City Attorney:
Reporting Secretary:
Steve Piasecki
Barbara Ryan
William Seligmann
Corinne A. Shinn
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: On motion of Commissioner Meyer-Kennedy, seconded by
Commissioner Gibbons, the Planning Commission minutes of August
12, 1997, were approved. (3-0-2-2; Commissioners Kearns and Lowe
abstained and Commissioners Jones and Lindstrom were absent.)
COMMUNICATIONS.
1. Petition from surrounding neighbors regarding Agenda Item No. 1.
2. Packet of information from applicant regarding Agenda Item No. 1.
3. Color illustration for Agenda Item No. 3.
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS OR POSTPONEMENTS
There were no agenda modifications or postponements.
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ORAL REQUESTS
There were no oral requests.
PUBLIC HEARING
Chairwoman Keams read Agenda Item No. 1 into the record.
1. UP 97-08
McMartin, P.
Public Heating to consider the application of Ms. Patricia
McMartin for approval of a Conditional Use Permit (UP 97-08)
to allow a large family day care facility (6-12 children) on
property located at 570 Corliss Way in an R-l-6 (Single
Family Residential/Low Density Residential Less Than 6
Units) Zoning District, within 300 feet of another large family
day care facility. This project is Categorically Exempt.
Planning Commission decision final, unless appealed in writing
to the City Clerk within 10 days.
Ms. Barbara Ryan, Planner I, presented the staff report as follows:
· The applicant is seeking to increase her home day care business from six children to 12.
Property is located at the end of a cul-de-sac, Corliss Way, which is three blocks north of the
intersection of Budd and Kenneth Avenues.
· Day care facilities with six or fewer children are exempt from City review but day care
facilities which service six to 12 children require a Conditional Use Permit.
· The Use Permit can be approved at staff level, with notification of residents within 300 feet,
unless another day care facility is located within 300 feet. If so, a public heating is required.
· As there is another day care facility located within 300 feet, on Millbrook, the cul-de-sac
immediately adjacent to Corliss Way this public hearing is required.
· To allow a large day care within 300 feet of another, findings must be made to ensure that the
use would not be detrimental to the area. Issues to consider include parking, drop off and
pick up of children, retention of single-family appearance and location of outside play areas.
· Staff finds that the above criteria has been met.
· The use will increase vehicle traffic on the cul-de-sac by approximately 25% in the mornings
and evenings which is within capacity of the street but which will be noticeable to neighbors.
· Staff has received comments from neighbors regarding the number of cars and their speed
which causes concems for the safety of neighborhood children.
· Staff is recommending revised conditions since the staff report was prepared.
· Included in the revised conditions would be a one-year period for this approval. The Use
Permit would be brought back to the Planning Commission for review for consideration of
renewal. Staff recommends that Conditions No. 5 and No. 6 be removed
· The applicant and neighbors have met and come up with an alternative which they will
present.
· There is no environmental review required per CEQA.
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Commissioner Alne suggested that Condition No. 5 is the responsibility of the City and Police
Department and not the applicant.
Ms. Barbara Ryan stated that the applicants would have the neighbors identify any vehicles,
associated with her day care, which offer cause for concern. If problems continue, the applicant
can drop the family from the day care facility.
Commissioner Alne asked exactly where the concerns are regarding speeding vehicles?
Ms. Barbara Ryan advised that there are concerns on the cul de sac and on Sobrato and Kenneth.
Commissioner Alne asked what percentage of the traffic on Sobrato is generated by the day care
families?
Ms. Barbara Ryan advised that the concern is mostly on Corliss Way.
Mr. Steve Piasecki, Community Development Director, suggested that the Commission may
want the applicant and neighbors to identify their concerns.
Commissioner Gibbons asked whether the applicants and neighbors have been talking?
Ms. Barbara Ryan answered that they have been talking about possible solutions to everyone's
concerns.
Chairwoman Keams opened the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 1.
Ms. Patricia Karen McMartin, Applicant, 570 Corliss Way:
· Advised that she lives within 300 feet of another day care provider.
· Stated that her neighbors have expressed concerns about traffic and safety issues.
Chairwoman Kearns asked about the neighborhood petition.
Ms. Patricia Karen McMartin replied that the petition was compiled during the weekend and that
discussions have occurred subsequent to the collection of signatures on the petition.
Mr. Jerry McMartin, Applicant, 570 Corliss Way:
· Advised that the issues were resolved last evening.
· They plan to purchase a van to pick up six children.
· Stated that they are willing to work with the neighbors regarding traffic.
Mr. Phil Audet, 585 Corliss Way:
· Advised that he is the father of two, one child is two and the other is four years old.
· Stated that they reside on the cul-de-sac and that he is here to protect children in the
neighborhood, including his own.
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· Stated that this issue has been divisive within their neighborhood.
· Advised that he has provided a petition signed by 19 neighbors who have concerns about the
proposed expansion of this day care. All oppose any expansion of the day care.
· Advised that he and his neighbors selected to live in this area due to the low traffic.
· Stated that the applicant could not be expected to control the driving habits of her clients.
· Mentioned that one customer almost hit his car recently when dropping off her child. She
never even shut off her engine when she dropped off her child, she was in such a rush.
· Another customer, after driving carefully on Corliss, honked at and swerved around children
crossing Kenneth at Millbrook.
· Advised that there are no sidewalks on Kenneth and children have to walk on the street due
to parked cars.
· There was a head-on collision on Kenneth last month.
· Stated that they are opposed to any increase in traffic.
· Advised that an 11t~ hour agreement has been reached with the following condition being
proposed: "At no time will there be an increase in the number of daily drop-offs and pickups
from the current seven per day. This will be accomplished by carpooling or other methods."
· Said that the neighbors have seen some improvement in the driving habits of the day care
clients recently and expect that they will continue to improve.
· With this proposed condition, the neighbors say that it is unlikely that they will appeal this
Use Permit.
Commissioner Alne sought clarification that there are no sidewalks on Kenneth.
Mr. Phil Audet advised that he had participated in the drafting of the San Tomas Area
Neighborhood Plan which identifies under what circumstances sidewalks should be installed in
the area.
Commissioner Gibbons asked whether any other neighbors wished to speak on this project?
Mr. Phil Audet advised that the people in the cul-de-sac have agreed to the compromise.
Commissioner Alne:
· Asked how the applicant can be held responsible for traffic in the area?
· Advised that the Commission is required to approve day care facilities in
neighborhoods.
· Stated that no reason has been cited as to why this day care facility can't be here.
· Stated that he has no reason to oppose.
residential
City Attorney William Seligmann advised that traffic is a legal issue to take into consideration
when reviewing this project as are parking, concentration and noise impacts.
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Mr. Phil Audet
· Stated that this is not a commercial zone but rather a residential zone.
· The purchasers of homes in this area expected little traffic.
· Four trips per child totals an increase in traffic by 27%.
Commissioner Alne asked staff to confirm this figure.
Mr. Steve Piasecki, Community Development Director, stated that the figure is approximately
25%. Typical traffic is 10 trips per residence. There are already 10 trips for the existing day
care. Add six children times four trips per day and the increase is 24. Add one assistant with
two trips and the total rises to 26.
Commissioner Alne asked if this was an acceptable number of trips per the Traffic Engineer?
Mr. Steve Piasecki advised that it was within street capacity. This project is a pie-shaped cul-de-
sac lot with limited street frontage. The neighbors have a concern about traffic and drop offs.
Ms. Diane Salinger, parent of a child at this day care:
· Advised that she drops her child off between 8:30 or 9 a.m.
· Said that safety goes two ways. She has observed children playing in the middle of the street
on Kenneth.
· Hoped that a resolution could be achieve that is reasonable.
· Stated that it is unreasonable for Mrs. McMartin to be expected to monitor traffic.
Mr. Larry Beitch, 341 Sobrato Avenue:
· Stated that a good neighbor is respectful of other neighbors.
· Said that diverting traffic onto Sobrato is not a solution.
· Advised that he too had chosen to live in a quiet neighborhood.
· Said that it is not fair to the rest of the neighborhood simply because one neighbor wants to
make a living from their home.
· Said that he has a concern if the children from this day care will be playing on the street.
Said he had no concern if they were playing in the yard.
· "The quality of my life is important to me."
Ms. Karen Amaral, Day Care Provider at 555 Millbrook Court:
· Stated that she has operated for about one year with 11 children.
· Advised that she had relocated from one side of Millbrook to her current home across the
street.
· Said that there is not a lot of traffic.
· Mentioned one house on Kenneth where five cars come and go. When children become
teenagers, more cars come and go from a residence.
· Stated that she supports this new day care.
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Mr. Bill Zeid, 625 Corliss Way:
· Advised that he shares many concerns already expressed particularly traffic on Kenneth and
Corliss.
· Said that he was not aware of the details of the arrangement reached between his neighbors
and the applicant.
· Asked the Commission to take the concerns of the neighbors seriously.
Chairwoman Keams closed the Public Heating for Agenda Item No. 1.
Chairwoman Keams asked about the discrepancy between the review period of six months in the
report and one year per the staff presentation.
Mr. Steve Piascki advised that staff felt that six months is too short a time for parents to find
alternative day care if the permit were not to be renewed.
Commissioner Gibbons expressed concern about the neighbors who are not present. Suggested a
continuance for two weeks.
Commissioner Lowe stated that safety supersedes the need for day care but that he was willing to
give the one year probation a try.
Commissioner Gibbons advised that the one year Conditional Use Permit could be revoked if
necessary.
Mr. Steve Piasecki informed that the Use Permit would not have to be revoked after one year but
simply not be renewed. If the Commission finds that there are adverse impacts, it can elect not to
renew the Use Permit after the one year approval is reviewed.
Commissioner Gibbons asked if a car count is needed?
Mr. Steve Piasecki advised that the issue is not only the number of cars but rather the speeding
and driving habits.
Commissioner Gibbons reminded that the neighbors should be aware that there is the ability for
the Use Permit to be revoked if problems result from the use.
Commissioner Lowe again recommended the one year review.
Mr. Steve Piasecki suggested that the Conditions be amended to incorporate a one-year renewal.
After one year, a new notice will be sent for a public hearing.
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Commissioner Alne:
· Announced that tonight is his eighth anniversary on the Commission.
· Stated that children cannot play in the streets in California any longer.
· Suggested that limiting the number of cars to this day care is an unreasonable restriction on
her rights.
· Said that he would support a one-year Conditional Use Permit without any traffic restrictions
included within the Conditions of Approval.
· Suggested that the neighbors call the police to deal with traffic issues such as speeding and
unsafe driving.
· Said that allowing this day care for a one-year period is appropriate.
· Reinterated that he is against unreasonable conditions.
Mr. Steve Piasecki suggested modifying Condition No. 1 to address the one-year approval and
the fact that the applicant may apply for a permanent Use Permit by August 26, 1998. He also
suggested the elimination of Conditions No. 5 and 6.
Motion:
Upon motion of Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Meyer-
Kennedy, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 3114 granting a
one-year approval of a Conditional Use Permit (UP 97-08) to allow a large
family daycare (6-12 children) with the review of this use to occur in August
1998 for consideration of renewal and/or permanent approval of the use and
with the elimination of Conditions 5 and 6, on property located at 570 Corliss
Way, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alne, Gibbons, Kearns, Lowe, Meyer-Kennedy
NOES: None
ABSENT: Jones, Lindstrom
ABSTAIN: None
Mr. Steve Piasecki advised those in attendance that this decision is final, unless appealed in
writing to the City Clerk within 10 days.
Chairwoman Kearns called for a 10-minute recess at 8:20 p.m. to allow staff the opportunity to
repair the inoperable microphones.
Chairwoman Keams reconvened the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
Chairwoman Kearns read Agenda Item No. 2 into the record:
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M 97-11 (PD 78-05)
Dubbe/Power
Public Hearing to consider the application of Mr. Dean Dubbe
and Dr. Helen Power, on behalf of Dermatology for Animals,,
for approval of a Modification (M 97-11) to a previous Planned
Development Permit (PD 78-05) to allow the establishment of a
veterinary practice on property located at 106 E. Campbell
Avenue (Campbell House) in a PD (Planned
Development/Commercial) Zoning District. This project is
Categorically Exempt. Tentative City Council Meeting Date:
September 16, 1997.
Ms. Barbara Ryan, Planner I, presented the staff report as follows:
· The applicants are seeking Modification of a previously-approved Planned Development
Permit to allow the conversion of a restaurant use to a veterinary clinic.
· The site is the location of the former Campbell House Restaurant located on the south side of
E. Campbell Avenue between Third and Fourth Streets.
· The use is not a standard veterinary clinic but rather provides dermatology services for
animals. The majority of the work is the identification of skin disorders and training the
owners to care for these conditions.
· There is no overnight care.
· The business will be open Monday through Saturday and closed on Sunday.
· There will be two employees.
· The building is included on the City's Historic Resource Inventory.
· The applicant has provided a list of planned improvements with a proposed schedule of
completion.
· Initially, the Redevelopment Agency had concerns about this use as it relates to the
Downtown Development Plan. Considerable effort took place to have a restaurant use at this
site to no avail. RDA now supports approval of this project.
· The applicant will offer retail products.
Commissioner Gibbons asked about the surrounding uses.
Ms. Barbara Ryan stated that there is a residence behind this site; professional offices to one side
with a parking garage and commercial uses on the other side.
Commissioner Alne asked why the emphasis on placing a restaurant at this location?
Ms. Barbara Ryan replied that the RDA is interested in generating foot traffic in the downtown
as well as night time use. Any significant change to the Planned Development Permit requires a
Modification.
Commissioner Alne again asked, "why a restaurant?"
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Mr. Steve Piasecki replied that the City has the greater responsibility to provide a retail
environment. Similarly, the City would not want to see the Pruneyard fully inhabited by
veterinarians and doctors instead of the retail and restaurants that are there.
Commissioner Alne suggested that the veterinary use is an allowed use in a commercial site and
asked if this is a Modification or if the Commission is issuing a new Use Permit?
Ms. Barbara Ryan advised that the Planned Development Zone does not have a list of approved
uses. Any change to a Planned Development Permit requires a Modification.
Chairwoman Keams opened the Public Heating for Agenda Item No. 2.
Dr. Helen Power, Applicant:
· Advised that hers is a unique practice.
· She obtains her clients on a referral basis from throughout the Bay Area.
· Stated that this location offers a lovely place for her clients to spend some time as she treats
their pets.
· Thanked staff for its help in planning this proposal through the summer months.
· Said that she and her husband are committed to restoring this historic building.
Commissioner Lowe asked if this is a new thing in veterinary medicine?
Dr. Helen Power:
· Advised that veterinarians have been going into specialties.
Since 1975 there has been
dermatology for animals.
· She is the only such specialist in the South Bay Area, serving clients from San Francisco to
Monterey.
· This is an opportunity to bring new people to Campbell.
· She has worked in San Jose for 15 years and is excited to have found Campbell.
Mr. Dean Dubbe:
· Thanked the City for their assistance.
· Stated that they are excited about this property and returning to its historic use as a doctor's
office.
· Stated that their first priority is to occupy the site as soon as possible.
· Was informed by staff that it is possible to have bonds in place so that they can move in prior
to completion of all the improvements.
· Something under consideration is a reciprocal agreement with the flower shop to allow egress
and shared parking.
Mr. Steve Piasecki advised that bonds are possible and suggested that the applicants meet with
Public Works staff prior to the Council meeting.
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Commissioner Gibbons asked about the walkway. Will there be an easement on private
property? Or is the sidewalk to be built on private property?
Ms. Helen Power stated that the sidewalks are not wide enough to incorporate tree wells but
proposes to plant City-approved trees on her property.
Commissioner Gibbons stated that a 14 foot driveway is not possible on this site as called out for
in the Conditions of Approval.
Mr. Steve Piasecki stated that what is required is a 14-foot approach not a 14-foot driveway.
Dr. Helen Power stated that this is an issue that still needs to be addressed.
Commissioner Gibbons:
Suggested that staff provide wording in the Conditions that gives flexibility to the City
Engineer.
· Stated that the minutes will reflect the proposal by the applicant to provide landscaping on
their property and keep the existing sidewalk intact.
· Said that she is in support of this project.
Dr. Helen Power:
· Stated that she loves trees but there is no room in the public right-of-way to install street
trees. Suggested putting the trees on her property.
· As for the east entrance, they must come up with something aesthetically pleasing, historic
and safe.
· Stated that she is willing to work with Public Works staff.
· Said they want to preserve the historic character of the building as well as comply with
American's With Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
· They want to come up with a unique entrance and exit for the site.
· Clarified that the handicapped entrance will be located at the back of the building rather than
at the street frontage.
Mr. Steve Piasecki again advised the applicant to meet with Public Works staff prior to the
Council meeting. Tree wells are a standard.
Mr. Dean Dubbe said that he has already begun working with Public Works staff.
Chairwoman Keams closed the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 2.
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Motion:
This item will
Upon motion of Commissioner Meyer-Kennedy, seconded by Commissioner
Lowe, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 3115 recommending
approval of a Modification (M 97-08) to a previously-approved Planned
Development Permit (PD 78-05) to allow the establishment of a veterinary
practice on property located at 106 E. Campbell Avenue (Campbell House)
in a PD (Planned Development/Commercial) Zoning District with a
modification to Condition No. 13, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alne, Gibbons, Kearns, Lowe, Meyer-Kennedy
NOES: None
ABSENT: Jones, Lindstrom
ABSTAIN: None
be considered by Council at its meeting of September 16, 1997.
Chairwoman Keams read Agenda Item No. 3 into the record:
3. SA 97-33
City-Initiated
Public Hearing to consider the City-Initiated application for
approval of a Sign Application (SA 97-33) to allow signage on
the Water Tower located on property at 90 S. First Street in a
PD (Planned Development/Public-Semi Public) Zoning
District. This project is Categorically Exempt. Tentative City
Council Meeting Date: September 16, 1997.
Mr. Steve Piasecki, Community Development Director, presented the staff report as follows:
· The City is seeking approval of a Sign Application to allow two 125 square foot signs (5x25
foot) reading "Campbell."
· Lettering will face southeast and northwest directions.
· The water tower is 130 feet tall and the tank itself is 20 feet tall.
· A1 Bito from the City Manager's Office is present.
· Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend Council approve this Sign
Application.
· The signs will offer community identification visible from Highway 17.
Chairwoman Keams opened the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 3.
Commissioner Alne asked about lights.
Mr. Steve Piasecki advised that the City is evaluating the use of lights.
Commissioner Meyer-Kennedy sought clarification that the signs would simply read "Campbell"
and not "City of Campbell" or "Welcome to Campbell."
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Mr. Steve Piasecki advised that the wording is simply "Campbell."
Commissioner Gibbons asked which font was proposed?
Mr. A1 Bito, Administrative Analyst for the City of Campbell:
· Stated that the signage would face the southeast and northwest directions due to existing
conduit and ladders on the tank.
· Advised that last week, the Phase II Tower Committee met and selected the font style which
incorporates all upper case letters. The colors are the apricot background and gun metal blue
lettering.
· The City is considering illumination.
Commissioner Gibbons reminded that there is already in place a significant signage program for
the downtown. Why not match the font to that program?
Mr. Al Bito advised that it had been considered but was determined not to be the most visible
lettering from a distance. The Committee proposed lettering that was thicker and wider.
Commissioner Gibbons opined that thick fonts sometimes get muddy.
Mr. A1 Bito advised that the Sign Company has assured the City that lots of light space between
letters will avoid this.
Ms. Sally Howe, Member of Tower Committee:
· Advised that the Committee went through a lot of effort.
· This font is not the first choice but it has style.
Chairwoman Keams closed the Public Heating for Agenda Item No. 3.
Commissioner Lowe stated that he would like to see "City of..." included but stated that he will
defer to the masses and support the Tower Committee's recommendation.
Commissioner Alne presented the Site and Architectural Review Committee report as follows:
· SARC was supportive.
Motion:
Upon motion of Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Alne, the
Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 3116 recommending approval
of a sign application to allow signage on the Water Tower located on
property at 90 S. First Street, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alne, Kearns, Lowe, Meyer-Kennedy
NOES: None
ABSENT: Jones, Lindstrom
ABSTAIN: Gibbons
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This item will be considered by City Council at its meeting of September 16, 1997.
MISCELLANEOUS
Chairwoman Keams read Agenda Item No. 4 into the record:
4. SA 97-32
Terron, M.
Heating to consider the application of Mr. Michael Terron, on
behalf of Cal Neon Signs, for approval of a Sign Application
(SA 97-32) to allow additional signage for Cellular Image on
property located at 990 E. Hamilton Avenue in a C-2-S
(General Commercial) Zoning District. This project is
Categorically Exempt. Planning Commission decision final,
unless appealed in writing to the City Clerk within 10 days.
Ms. Barbara Ryan, Planner I, presented the staff report as follows:
· The applicant is seeking approval for a Sign Exception to allow one additional sign on an
existing monument sign.
· There would be a total of three signs for Cellular Image on site.
· Two wall signs were approved in January, 1997. One wall sign fronts Hamilton and the other
Bascom Avenue.
· This exception is to allow a 9.4 square foot sign reading "GTE Wireless" on each side of a
three-sided monument.
· The Sign Ordinance allows two wall signs up to 50 square feet each or one wall and one
freestanding sign for total of 100 square feet.
· Applicant believes the additional signage is needed due to comments by customers that an
eye-level sign is necessary to find the building.
· Advised that findings needed to grant an exception include: the building is not adequately
identified; the location is difficult to locate or that the additional signage best serves the
public.
· Staff finds the location prominent and the two existing signs to be easily viewed by traffic on
Hamilton and Bascom Avenues.
· Staff feels that the proposed additional signage advertises the parent company more than
Cellular Image.
· Staff recommends denial.
Commissioner Meyer-Kennedy asked if there used to be signage on the monument sign for Joe
Escobar Diamonds when they were on site?
Ms. Barbara Ryan replied she was unsure.
Mr. Steve Piasecki also replied that he was unsure.
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Commissioner Alne presented the Site and Architectural Review Committee report as follows:
· The monument sign was already approved. There is place on the monument sign for this
proposed signage.
· SARC finds the request reasonable and recommends approval.
Chairwoman Keams asked if anyone in the audience wished to address this application?
Mr. Mike Terron, Cal Neon Signs:
· Advised that Cellular Image, under the Sign Ordinance, has the right to 100 square feet of
signage. However, due to restrictions placed by the property owners, they were limited to a
total of 60 square feet.
· This is a high traffic comer.
· Eye-level signs would be beneficial.
· The monument sign looks incomplete without signage in the blank spaces.
Commissioner Gibbons sought clarification regarding the existing signage? Are there two 30
square foot signs?
Mr. Mike Terron replied it depends how sign area is calculated. If one counts the blank areas
around the lettering, the signs are 45 square feet.
Ms. Barbara Ryan read from the Ordinance which stated that the surface area is the entire sign
area with geometric forms and counts all display area of signs.
Commissioner Gibbons stated that it is harder to support additional signage with the actual
existing signs being 45 square rather than 30. Said she would support denial.
Mr. Perry Termino, Owner of Cellular Image:
· Stated that he is allowed 100 square feet and even with the new signage he would remain
under 100 square feet.
· Said that he selected this location due to high visibility and traffic.
· This is his most visible location of all but the slowest store.
· The existing signage is high and hard to see. They are missing visibility.
Commissioner Lowe asked if Cellular Image advertises in the yellow pages?
Mr. Termino replied that he advertises in the San Jose Mercury News every day but not in the
yellow pages. Since rates change all the time, this is the most effective form of advertising rather
than an annual ad.
Commissioner Alne stated that the reasons given for the sign are reasonable and that the
Rasputin sign should be surrounded by well-designed signs.
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Commissioner Meyer-Kennedy stated that she did not agree. However, she felt that Cellular
Image has to overcome the location and the previous tenants for recognition.
Motion:
Upon motion of Commissioner Alne, seconded by Commissioner Meyer-
Kennedy, the Planning Commission approved a Sign Application (SA 97-32)
to allow additional signage for Cellular Image located at 990 E. Hamilton
Avenue. (4-1-2; Commissioner Gibbons voted no and Commissioners Jones
and Lindstrom were absent.)
This approval is final, unless appealed in writing to the City Clerk within 10 days.
Commissioner Gibbons suggested that the City of Campbell require owner authorization for
applications coming before the Planning Commission just as the City of Santa Clara does.
Mr. Steve Piasecki advised that Campbell already requires property owner signatures, or power
of attorney or equivalent, on all applications.
REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
The written report of Mr. Steve Piasecki, Community Development Director, was accepted as
presented with the following additions:
· Announced the appointment of Ms. Sharon Fierro as Senior Planner. Ms. Fierro comes to
Campbell from Daly City and will begin work on September 2nd.
ADJOURNMENT
The Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 9:26 p.m. to the Planning Commission meeting
of September 9, 1997, in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 70 North First Street, Campbell,
California. ~
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