Pre-Application - 2003September 22, 2003
Mr. Ami Molaie
The Floor Center
1311 Camden Avenue
Campbell, CA 95008
Re:
Preliminary Application
File No.: PRE2003-44 -1311 Camden Avenue
Dear Mr. Molaie:
Thank you for your submittal of a preliminary application for the construction of an
addition to an existing retail building located at 1311 Camden Avenue. The subject
property is presently zoned C-2-S (Central Commercial) and is designated as Central
Commercial on the City's General Plan Land Use Map. The construction of an addition
requires approval of a Site and Architectural Approval Permit and would go to the
Planning Commission for consideration at a public hearing. This process takes
approximately 45-60 days.
Your application was distributed to the Public Works Department, Building Division,
Planning Division and the County Fire Department. In addition to the Planning
Division's comments contained in this letter, please find enclosed comments from the
Building Division and Public Works Department. Please note that these comments are
meant to be preliminary. Conditions of approval from each department would be
developed when a formal application is submitted.
The Planning Division has the following comments regarding your proposal:
1. Parking/Driveways: The proposed retail/storage building would generate a parking
demand of 21 parking spaces (one space per each 200 square feet) whereas your site
plan depicts 14 parking spaces. The Planning Commission has the authority to vary
parking standards for specific uses. Your application needs to demonstrate a lesser
parking demand for your use and may restrict the specific usage of the building in the
future.
2. Landscaping: Typically ten percent of a commercial industrial site is landscaped. A
landscaping percentage was not provided as a part of the submittal. Continuous
landscaping should be provided along the street frontage except driveways with a
minimum width of five feet.
70 North First Street
Campbell, California 95008-1436
TEL 408.866.:2140 . FAX 408.871.5140
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3. Site Layout: The proposed addition is shown without a rear setback to the property
line. Additionally, no rear elevation of the building has been provided. A concern is
expressed that the rear of the proposed building may overwhelm the adjacent
convalescent use to the rear. A setback and lower wall height might be recommended
to address this concern.
Thank you for the opportunity to review these plans. Please do not hesitate to contact me
at (408) 866-2144 or via email at timh@cityofcampbell.com to schedule a meeting to
discuss these comments and the application process.
Sincerely,
~
Tim J. H~~
Associate Planner
end:
Site and Architectural Permit Application
Building Division Comments, 9/15/03
Public Works Department Comments, 9/12/03
cc:
Geoff Bradley, Senior Planner
Bill Bruckart, Building Official
Ed Arango, Associate Engineer
MEMORANDUM
CITY OF CAMPBELL
TO:
Tim Haley, Project Planner
DATE: 09/12/03
FROM:
Ed Arango, Associate Enginee~:
DRC APPLICATION
SUBJECT:
Site Address: 1311 Camden Avenue
For File No(s): PRE 2003-044
Project Description: Commercial Addition to Existing Floor Covering Store
Applicant: The Floor Center - Ami Molaie
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT PRELIMINARY CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1.
Preliminary Title Report: Prior to issuance of any grading or building permits for the site,
the applicant shall provide a current Preliminary Title Report.
2.
Right-of-Way for Public Street Purposes: Prior to issuance of any grading or building
permits for the site, the applicant shall cause additional right-of-way to be granted for
public street purposes along the Camden A venue frontage to accommodate adequate right-
of-way. The applicant shall cause all documents to be prepared by a registered civil
engineer/land surveyor, as necessary, for the City's review and recordation.
3.
Street Improvements: Prior to issuance of any grading or building permits for the site, the
applicant shall execute a street improvement agreement, cause plans for public street
improvements to be prepared by a registered civil engineer, pay various fees and deposits,
post security and provide insurance necessary to obtain an encroachment permit for
construction of the standard public street improvements, as required by the City Engineer.
The fee for a non-utility encroachment permit application is currently $260.00. The plans
shall include the following:
a. Removal of existing driveways, and curb, gutter and sidewalk related to
driveways.
b. Install two (2) ADA compliant driveways.
c. Remove and replace damaged sidewalk areas.
d. Replace street light with new street light, conduits, conductors, and related
facilities in accordance with the City of Campbell's Street Lighting Policies.
e. Construction of conforms to existing public and private improvements, as
necessary.
4.
Water Meter(s) and Sewer Cleanout(s): Existing and proposed water meter(s) and sewer
cleanout(s) shall be installed on private property behind the public right-of-way line.
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5.
Utilities: All new on-site utilities shall be installed underground per Section 20.36.150 of
the Campbell Municipal Code for any new or remodeled buildings or additions. Applicant
shall comply with all plan submittals, permitting, and fee requirements of the serving utility
companIes.
6.
Utility Coordination Plan: Prior to issuance of building permits for the site, the applicant
shall submit a utility coordination plan and schedule for approval by the City Engineer for
installation and/or abandonment of all utilities. Streets that have been resurfaced within the
previous five years will require boring and jacking for all new utility installations.
Applicant shall also prepare pavement restoration plans for approval by the City Engineer
prior to any utility installation or abandonment.
7.
Grading and Drainage Plan: Prior to issuance of any grading or building permits for the
site, the applicant shall conduct hydrology studies based on a ten-year storm frequency,
prepare an engineered grading and drainage plan, and pay fees required to obtain necessary
grading permits. The plans shall comply with the 1998 edition of the California Building
Code including Chapters 10, 11, 18,33, and Appendix Chapter 33.
8.
Drainage System: Prior to occupancy clearance, the applicant shall refurbish, remodel, and
reconstruct the on-site drainage system, as necessary, to demonstrate that the facilities are
functioning normally in accordance with the requirements of the City.
9.
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Measures: Prior to issuance of any grading or building
permits, the applicant shall comply with the National Pollution Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) permitting requirements, the California Storm Water Best Management
Practices Handbook prepared by the Storm Water Quality Task Force, Santa Clara Valley
Water District requirements, and the City of Campbell Municipal Code regarding storm
water pollution prevention.
The City will provide the applicant with information to assist in complying with this
condition of approval. The primary objective is to improve the quality and reduce the
quantity of storm water runoff to the Bay.
10.
Lot Line Adjustment: Prior to issuance of any grading or building permits for the site, the
applicant shall submit a lot line adjustment application for approval by the City Engineer.
The current application processing fee is $750.
11.
Vacation of Public Street and Easements: Prior to issuance of any grading or building
permits for the site, the applicant shall submit a vacation of excess right-of-way application
for approval by the City Engineer. The current application processing fee is $2,000.
Rev. 09/03
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