PC Res 2025-09RESOLUTION NO. 2025-09
BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF CAMPBELL GRANTING APPROVAL OF A SIGN PERMIT
(PLN-2025-30) TO ALLOW AN APPROXIMATELY 97 SQUARE-FOOT,
36-INCH-TALL WALL SIGN READING “DOLLAR TREE” LOCATED AT
148 N SAN TOMAS AQUINO ROAD IN THE CC-MU (COMMERCIAL
CORRIDOR MIXED-USE) ZONING DISTRICT.
After notification and public hearing, as specified by law and after presentation by the
Community Development Director, proponents and opponents, the hearing was closed.
The Planning Commission did find as follows with regard to application PLN-2025-30:
1. The project site has a zoning district of CC-MU (Commercial Corridor Mixed-Use) and a
General Plan designation of Commercial Corridor Mixed-Use.
2. The project site is located at 148 North San Tomas Aquino Road, the northeast
intersection of Campbell Avenue and North San Tomas Aquino Road, in the San Tomas
Plaza.
3. The project site is located within a Master Sign Program, which stipulates Planning
Commission approval is required for signage over 36-inches tall and greater than 50
square feet in size.
4. The proposed project includes an approximately 97 square-foot, 36-inch-tall wall sign
reading “Dollar Tree” to be placed above the leased tenant space.
5. The proposed project does not exceed 80% of the frontage length or 80% of the fascia
height and is comprised of individual channel letters.
6. The tenant, Dollar Tree, is intending to relocate from 150 N. San Tomas Aquino to 148
N. San Tomas Aquino. The wall sign located at 150 N. San Tomas Aquino shall be
removed, as conditioned.
7. CMC Section 21.30.030(C)(4), the Planning Commission shall approve increased sign
area or increased sign height upon making a finding.
8. Applicable General Plan policies, goals, and strategies considered by the Planning
Commission included, but were not limited to, the following:
Policy LU-1.10: Maintain a variety of attractive and convenient commercial and office uses that
provide needed goods, services, and entertainment for residents and visitors.
9. In review the proposed project, the Planning Commission also weighed the public need
for, and the benefit to be derived from, the project, against any impacts it may cause.
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148 N San Tomas Aquino Road
Sign Permit (PLN-2025-30) – Increased Sign Area
10. No substantial evidence has been presented which shows that the project, as currently
presented and subject to the required conditions of approval, will have a significant
adverse impact on the environment.
Based upon the foregoing findings of fact, the Planning Commission further finds and
concludes that:
Sign Permit Finding (CMC Sec. 21.30.030):
1. The signs otherwise allowed by this chapter would not be visible to the public due to
issues of distance or obstructions that are beyond the control of the owner of the site on
which the signs are or would be located. No sign shall be increased in size or height
more than is necessary to allow the signs to be visible and intelligible to a person of
normal sight; and in no event may any sign exceed forty-five feet in height or three
hundred fifty square feet in area.
Environmental Finding(s) (CMC Sec. 21.38.050):
2. The project is Categorically Exempt under Section 15301 (Class 1) of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pertaining to the operation, repair, maintenance,
permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of an existing private structure, such as
on-premise signs.
3. No substantial evidence has been presented which shows that the project, as currently
presented and subject to the required conditions of approval, will have a significant
adverse impact on the environment.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission grants approval of a Sign
Permit (PLN-2025-30) to allow an approximately 97 square-foot, 36-inch-tall wall sign
reading “Dollar Tree” located at 148 N. San Tomas Aquino Road, subject to the attached
Conditions of Approval (attached Exhibit A).
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of May, 2025, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Zisser, Ostrowski, Kamkar, Fields, Krey, Buchbinder, Majewski
NOES: Commissioners:
ABSENT: Commissioners:
ABSTAIN: Commissioners:
APPROVED:
Matt Kamkar, Chair
ATTEST:
Rob Eastwood, Secretary
Matt Kamkar (Jun 2, 2025 12:27 PDT)
EXHIBIT A
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Sign Permit (PLN-2025-30)
Where approval by the Director of Community Development, City Engineer, Public Works
Director, City Attorney or Fire Department is required, that review shall be for compliance
with all applicable conditions of approval, adopted policies and guidelines, ordinances, laws
and regulations and accepted engineering practices for the item under review. Additionally,
the applicant is hereby notified that he/she is required to comply with all applicable Codes
or Ordinances of the City of Campbell and the State of California that pertain to this
development and are not herein specified.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PLANNING DIVISION
1. Approved Project: Approval is granted for a Sign Permit (PLN-2025-30) to allow an
approximately 97 square-foot, 36-inch tall wall sign reading “Dollar Tree”, on a building
located at 148 N. San Tomas Aquino Road. The project shall substantially conform to
the Project Plans included as Attachment B in the May 27, 2025 Planning Commission
Staff Report, except as may be modified by the Conditions of Approval contained herein.
2. Permit Approval Expiration: Any building permits or sign approvals issued by the City
shall be valid for six months from the effective date of Planning Commission approval.
Within this six-month period, the sign must be erected in compliance with the approval
consistent with CMC 21.30.030 – Permit expiration.
3. Sign Maintenance: The signs shall be maintained in good condition at all times and shall
be repaired or replaced as necessary.
4. Building Permits Required: The applicant shall obtain all necessary building and/or
electrical permits from the Building Division prior to the installation of any new signs.
5. Applicability of Increased Sign Area and Sign Height Approval: The approved increased
sign are and sign height shall be valid for subsequent signage for future tenants, provided
that the sign consists of individual channel letters, does not exceed the maximum
dimensions (32’-2” x 36’-0”), and abides by other aspects of the Master Sign Program.
6. Property Maintenance: The owner/operator of the subject property shall maintain all
exterior areas of the business free from graffiti, trash, rubbish, posters and stickers
placed on the property. Exterior areas of the business shall include not only the parking
lot and private landscape areas, but also include the public right-of-way adjacent to the
business. Trash receptacles shall be maintained within their approved enclosures at all
times.
Reso No. 2025-09 - 148 N San Tomas Aquino
Rd
Final Audit Report 2025-06-02
Created:2025-06-02
By:Ken Ramirez (kenr@campbellca.gov)
Status:Signed
Transaction ID:CBJCHBCAABAAaf0Ggwd9L5xGT4YD0I8Co4Te34cPQd90
"Reso No. 2025-09 - 148 N San Tomas Aquino Rd" History
Document created by Ken Ramirez (kenr@campbellca.gov)
2025-06-02 - 6:00:17 PM GMT
Document emailed to Rob Eastwood (robe@campbellca.gov) for signature
2025-06-02 - 6:00:21 PM GMT
Document emailed to Matt Kamkar (mkamkar7@gmail.com) for signature
2025-06-02 - 6:00:21 PM GMT
Email viewed by Rob Eastwood (robe@campbellca.gov)
2025-06-02 - 6:39:32 PM GMT
Document e-signed by Rob Eastwood (robe@campbellca.gov)
Signature Date: 2025-06-02 - 6:40:04 PM GMT - Time Source: server
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Document e-signed by Matt Kamkar (mkamkar7@gmail.com)
Signature Date: 2025-06-02 - 7:27:25 PM GMT - Time Source: server
Agreement completed.
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