2024.12.10 PC Min
PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 I 7:00pm
City Hall Council Chamber
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Planning Commission meeting of December 10, 2024, was called to order at 7:00 pm
by Chair Zisser, and the following proceedings were followed
ROLL CALL
Staff Present:
Rob Eastwood, Director
Victoria Thompson, City Attorney
Larissa Lomen, Assistant Planner
Nishant Seoni, Contract Planner
COMMUNICATIONS
None
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS OR POSTPONEMENTS
None.
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
Planning Commissioners Present:
Alan Zisser, Chair
Matt Kamkar, Vice Chair
Adam Buchbinder
Michael Krey
Cori Majewski
Davis Fields
Maggie Ostrowski
Planning Commissioners Absent:
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Commission from acting on non-agendized items, however, the Chair may refer matters to staff
for follow-up.
No members of the public came forward to speak
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of Minutes of November 12, 2024 (Roll Call Vote)
Recommended Action: That the Planning Commission approve the regular meeting
minutes of November 12, 2024.
2. Approval of Minutes of November 26, 2024 (Roll Call Vote)
Recommended Action: That the Planning Commission approve the regular meeting
minutes of November 26, 2024.
The Commission reviewed the minutes of November 12 and November 26, 2024. Chair
Zisser proposed corrections to the November 12 minutes regarding the Milton Avenue
appeal discussion.
COMMUNICATIONS
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS OR POSTPONEMENTS
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.
PUBLIC HEARING
3. 1611 Van Dusen Lane – Site and Architectural Review Permit and Tree Removal
Permit (Resolution/Roll Call Vote)
Public Hearing to consider the application by Darko Dekovic to allow the construction of a
5,937 square foot two-story home with 2 car garage, 1 car garage, and front and rear
porches, and a Tree Removal Permit to allow the removal of 1 protected tree on property
located at 1611 Van Dusen Lane. The application under consideration includes a Site and
Architectural Review Permit and a Tree Removal Permit. File No.: PLN-2024-40. Staff is
recommending that this item be deemed Categorically Exempt from CEQA. Planning
Commission action is final unless appealed in writing to the City Clerk within 10 calendar
days. Project Planner: Nishant Seoni, Contract Associate Planner.
Recommended Action: That the Planning Commission adopt a Resolution approving a Site
and Architectural Review Permit and a Tree Removal Permit.
Summary of Discussion
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• The design met all setback, height, and coverage requirements, and received positive
feedback during the November SARC review.
• Staff addressed concerns about privacy, drainage, and past code violations, confirming all
issues were resolved or mitigated.
• Commissioners discussed the impact of construction on neighboring trees, recommending
additional conditions to protect adjacent properties.
No public comments were received
Motion: Upon motion by Commissioner Kamkar, seconded by Commissioner Fields, the
Planning Commission motioned to approve Site and Architectural Review Permit
to allow the construction of a 5,937 square foot two – story home with a 2-car
garage, 1 car garage, and front and rear porches, and a tree removal permit to
allow the removal of 1 protected tree on property located at 1611 Van Dusen Lane.
File No.: PLN-2024-40, by the following roll call
AYES: Kamkar, Zisser, Krey, Buchbinder, Majewski, Fields, Ostrowski
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
NEW BUSINESS
4. 2025 PC Meeting Schedule (Voice Vote)
The Commission will review and approve the proposed 2025 meeting schedule.
➢ Staff Memorandum
The Commission reviewed the proposed 2025 calendar, amending the December
meeting date in 2025 to December 9.
➢ Action: Motion to approve the amended schedule was made by Commissioner
Krey and seconded by Commissioner Buchbinder.
➢ Vote: Unanimously approved.
5. Election of 2025 Chair and Vice Chair (Voice Vote)
The Commission will elect the Chair and Vice Chair for 2025.
The Commission elected Matt Kamkar as Chair and Davis Fields as Vice Chair for the
2025 calendar year.
➢ Action: Nominated by Commissioner Krey and seconded by Commissioner
Buchbinder
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➢ Vote: Unanimously approved.
Outgoing Chair Zisser thanked staff and commissioners for their support and
collaboration.
Chair Gavel transferred from outgoing Chair Zisser to incoming Chair Kamkar
6. Appointment of SARC members (Appointment by the incoming Chair)
Incoming Chair Kamkar appointed Davis Fields as SARC Chair and Cori Majewski as Vice
Chair for 2025
➢ Action: Motion to confirm appointments made by Commissioner Kamkar and
seconded by Commissioner Ostrowski.
➢ Vote: Unanimously approved.
7. Report of the Community Development Director
Community Development Director Rob Eastwood provided updates to the Commission
regarding:
➢ Upcoming Planning Commission workshop in January to discuss the Parks Master Plan
and new State Laws
➢ Staff is working on an ordinance update concerning procedural changes and State
mandates affecting local housing policy.
➢ Training opportunities for new and returning commissioners at the League of
California Cities' Planning Commissioners Academy in March 2025.
Chair Closed Public Hearing
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 8:45pm to the Planning Commission meeting of January 14, 2025, at
7:00 PM, in the City Hall Council Chambers, 70 North First Street, Campbell, California and via
telecommunication
PREPARED BY: _______________________________
Ken Ramirez, Administrative Analyst
APPROVED: ______________________________
Matt Kamkar, Chair
ATTEST: ________________________________
Rob Eastwood, Secretary
Ken Ramirez (Jan 29, 2025 14:38 PST)
Ken Ramirez
Matt Kamkar (Jan 29, 2025 16:05 PST)
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