PC Min 02/22/2005
CITY OF CAMPBELL PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
7:30 P.M.
TUESDA Y
FEBRUARY 22, 2005
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The Planning Commission meeting of February 22, 2005, was called to order at 7:30 p.m., in
the Council Chambers, 70 North First Street, Campbell, California by Chair Gibbons and the
following proceedings were had, to wit:
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present:
Chair:
Vice Chair:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Elizabeth Gibbons
Bob Alderete
George Doorley
Mark Ebner
Tom Francois
Michael Rocha
Bob Roseberry
Commissioners Absent:
None
Staff Present:
Community
Development Director:
Senior Planner:
Associate Planner:
Recording Secretary:
Sharon Fierro
Geoff 1. Bradley
Tim J. Haley
Corinne A. Shinn
APPROV AL OF MINUTES
Motion: On motion of Commissioner Ebner, seconded by Commissioner Francois,
the Planning Commission minutes of February 8, 2005, were approved as
submitted. (5-0-2; Commissioners Alderete and Doorley abstained)
COMMUNICATIONS
There were no communications items.
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS OR POSTPONEMENTS
There were no agenda modifications or postponements.
Planning Commission Minutes of February 22,2005
Page 2
ORAL REOUESTS
There were no oral requests.
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PUBLIC HEARING
Chair Gibbons read Agenda Item No.1 into the record.
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PLN2004-187
Nguyen, T.
Public Hearing to consider the application of Mr. Tu. Tuan Nguyen,
on behalf of Mr. Duc Lam Nguyen, for a Modification (PLN2004-
187) of a previously-approved Site and Architectural Review Permit
(PLN2003-101) to allow a second story balcony on property owned
by Mr. Duc Lam Nguyen located at 819 Kenneth Avenue in an R-
1-10 (Single Family Residential) Zoning District. Staff is
recommending that this project be deemed Categorically Exempt
under CEQA. Planning Commission decision final, unless appealed
in writing to the City Clerk within 10 calendar days. Project
Planner: Tim J. Haley, Associate Planner
Mr. Tim J. Haley, Associate Planner, presented the staff report as follows:
. Advised that the applicant is seeking approval of a Modification to a previously approved
Site and Architectural Permit that was approved by the Planning Commission on
September 23,2003. This home is currently under construction.
. Added that the proposed modification is to convert a roof covered porch into a second story
balcony.
. Explained that the San Tomas Area Neighborhood Plan requires that such a balcony not
have privacy impacts on adjacent neighbors. To alleviate any potential impacts, the
applicant will be required to install screening landscaping.
. Stated that this item was reviewed by SARc.
Commissioner Rocha provided the Site and Architectural Review Committee report as follows:
. SARC considered this application at its meeting of February 8, 2005, and was supportive
with the recommendation that a condition be imposed to ensure the continued maintenance
of the screening landscaping.
Chair Gibbons opened the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No.1.
Ms. Meg Stein, Representative, San Tomas Neighborhood Association:
. Stated that this is a great design.
. Advised that no complaints and/or neighbor concerns were raised.
Chair Gibbons closed the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No.1.
Motion:
Upon motion of Commissioner Francois, seconded by Commissioner
Rocha, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 3630 approving a
Modification (PLN2004-187) of a previously-approved Site and
Planning Commission Minutes of February 22,2005
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Architectural Review Permit (PLN2003-1 01) to allow a second story
balcony on property owned by Mr. Duc Lam Nguyen located at 819
Kenneth Avenue, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alderete, Doorley, Ebner, Francois, Gibbons, Rocha and
Roseberry
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Chair Gibbons advised that action is final unless appealed in writing to the City Clerk within
10 calendar days.
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Chair Gibbons read Agenda Item No.2 into the record.
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PLN2004-133
Cloud, S.
(This item will be continued to the meeting of March 8, 2005)
Public Hearing to consider the application of Mr. Stephen Cloud, on
behalf of RV. Cloud Co., for a Sign Exception (PLN2004-133) to
allow two freestanding signs where one is allowed and the
installation of a 14-foot high electronic reader board sign on
property owned by Mr. Stephen Cloud et al located at 3000 S.
Winchester Boulevard in an M-I-S (Light Industrial) Zoning
District. Staff is recommending that this project be deemed
Categorically Exempt under CEQA. Planning Commission decision
final, unless appealed in writing to the City Clerk within 10 calendar
days. Project Planner: Geoff 1 Bradley, Senior Planner
Mr. Geoff 1. Bradley, Senior Planner, presented the staff report as follows:
. Advised that the applicant has requested a continuance to the March 8, 2005, Planning
Commission meeting.
Chair Gibbons opened the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No.2.
Motion:
Upon motion of Commissioner Doorley, seconded by Commissioner
Francois, the Planning Commission continued consideration of a Sign
Exception (PLN2004-133) to allow two freestanding signs where one is
allowed and the installation of a 14-foot high electronic reader board sign
on property owned by Mr. Stephen Cloud et al located at 3000 S.
Winchester Boulevard to the Planning Commission meeting of March 8,
2005. (7-0)
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REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
The written report of Ms. Sharon Fierro, Community Development Director, was accepted as
presented with the following additions:
Planning Commission Minutes of February 22,2005
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. Advised that there were no items of interest to the Commission on the last Council agenda.
The Council did review a mid-year budget report. It is not a good prospect. The economy
will recover before City revenues recover.
. Pointed out that the next Planning agenda will be lengthy with four items to consider.
Chair Gibbons asked for an update about the tree antenna at San Tomas Expressway and Budd
Avenue.
Senior Planner Geoff I. Bradley reported that it is being built per plan.
Chair Gibbons asked about the back flow preventers at the hotel site on Campbell Avenue.
Senior Planner Geoff1. Bradley reported that it will be moved.
ADJOURNMENT
The Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. to the next Regular Planning
Commission Meeting of March 8, 2005.
SUBMITTED BY:
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