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Pre-Application - 2003April 3, 2003 Martin and Beatriz Seroupeyan 860 Springfield Drive Campbell, CA 95008 Re: 860 Springfield Drive Dear Mr. and Mrs. Seroupeyan: Thank you for your letter requesting a copy of the petition opposing the pre-application for a large family daycare at 860 Springfield Drive. A copy of the petition is enclosed for your records. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any additional questions at (408) 866- 2142 or via email at melindad@citvofcampbel1.com. Sincerely, Melinda Denis Planner I 70 North First Street. Campbell, California 95008-1436 TEI.408.866.'2140. 'Ax408.871.5140. TDIJ408.866.'2790 Date: From: To: Attention: Re: 4/1/03 Martin and Beatriz Set v ~yan City of Campbell, Community Development Department Melinda Denis Response to Pre-Application for a large family day care. This is in response to the letter received from the city of Campbell regarding the Pre-Application submitted for a large Family day care. Due to the concern expressed by our neighbors and the City of Campbell we will no longer pursue this subject. We would like to request information about the complaints of our neighbors and a copy ofthe petition sent to the City of Campbell by some of our neighbors as we like to be informed in a precise manner of their concerns and proceed accordingly to continue having the good neighborly relationship we have had for the twenty five years we have lived at our present address. Thank you, ~£r~~ Martin Serovpe~ T 860 Springfield Dr. Campbell CA 95008 Phone No. (408) 378-0526 ~// /0:) RECEIVED ,LlPR 0 1 ZO03 CiTY OF CAMPBELL PLANNING DEPT. March 27, 2003 Martin and Beatriz Seroupeyan 860 Springfield Drive Campbell, CA 95008 Re: Pre-Application for Large Family Daycare File No.: PRE2003-08 860 Springfield Drive Dear Mr. and Mrs. Seroupeyan: Thank you for your preliminary application for the establishment of a Large Family Daycare in an existing single family residence located at 860 Springfield Drive. The site is located on Springfield Drive between Darryl Drive and Marathon Drive and is surrounded by residential uses to the north, south, east and west. The project description indicates the business would accommodate 14 children Monday thru Friday and would include an outdoor play area in the rear yard. The project site is located in the R-1-6 (Single Family Residential) Zoning District and has a General Plan designation of Low Density Residential. Your application was distributed to the Public Works Department, Building Division, Planning Division and County Fire Department. Comments from the Building Division and the County Fire Department are attached. Below, please find comments from the Planning Division. Please note that these are intended as preliminary only and additional comments and requirements may be forthcoming upon submittal of a Conditional Use Pennit application. The proposed project would require approval of a Conditional Use Pennit by the Planning Commission. In reviewing a Conditional Use Pennit application, planning staff and the Planning Commission will evaluate such issues as traffic generation, noise, hours of operation, adequacy of parking, drop-off facilities and overall compatibility of the use with adjoining properties. Parkinf? Section 21.61.070.1 of the Campbell Municipal Code requires a minimum of three parking spaces in addition to those required for a residential use. These three parking spaces shall be so situated that they have access to a public right-of-way without passing over another parking space. One of the proposed parking spaces does not have proper access to a public right-of-way as it must pass over another parking space. Without modifying the driveway and curb cut, the project site does not meet the minimum parking requirement of five on site parking spaces. 70 North First Street. Campbell, California 95008-1436 . TEL 408.866.'2140 . FAX 408.871.5140 . TIm 408.866.'2790 PRE2003-08 - 860 Svrinf!fldd Drive Paf!e 2 of 2 Noise Staff is concerned about the noise impacts from the outdoor play area on adjacent residential uses. No noise generated from the daycare use shall unreasonably offend the senses or obstruct the free use of neighboring properties so as to unreasonably interfere with the comfortable enjoyment of such adjoining properties. Staff has received complaints regarding the noise generating from the existing small family daycare. Staff would not be supportive of the proposed use as it will intensify the existing noise levels. Traffic Potential traffic and spillover parking may be an issue with this proposal. The City's Traffic Engineer would require a detailed traffic analysis as part of the Conditional Use Permit application. The analysis would identify the number of existing trips in the neighborhood to determine if the large family daycare would generate additional daily trips that would impact the neighborhood. The cost of the traffic analysis is approximately $100 per location and two locations (one on each side of the residence) would need to be monitored to complete the traffic analysis. Neif!hborhood Compatibility Preserving the nonnal residential surroundings and integrity of the residential neighborhood are considered when reviewing an application for a large family daycare. After your application was submitted, staff received a neighborhood petition with twenty-seven signatures opposing the proposal of a large family daycare. The neighbors are particularly concerned about the noise and traffic impacts associated with the proposed use. Based on the level of complaints on the existing small family daycare, staff would recommend denial of the Conditional Use Pennit to the Planning Commission for a large family daycare at this location. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about these comments at (408) 866-2142 or via email at melindad@citvofcampbell.com. Jllù~ Melinda Denis Planner I encl: Santa Clara County Fire Department Development Review Comments, 3/17/2003 Building Inspection Division- Comments to the Development Review Committee, 3/18/2003 cc: Geoff Bradley, Senior Planner CITY OF CAMPBELL BUILDING INSPECTION DMSION - COMMENTS TO THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE DRC: March 18,2003 ADDRESS: 860 Spring Field Dr. Project Application: PRE-2003-00008 RECOMMENDATION: Note: No building code issue has been reviewed at Development Review Committee; it will be reviewed in the Building Permit process. Please be aware that building codes are changing constantly; plans submitted for building permit shall comply with the code in effect at that time. Submit permit application together with required documents to the Building Inspection Division to obtain a building permit. No construction can be commenced without an appropriate building permit. It is recommended that this item be forwarded to the Planning Commission for review, with the following conditions. TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE BUILDING DIVISION MANAGER/BUILDING OFFICIAL: 1. PERMITS REQUIRED: A building permit application shall be required for the proposed conversion of use from single family dwelling to large family day-care. The building pennit shall include ElectricalJPlumbinglMechanical fees when such work is part of the pennit. 2. CONSTRUCTION PLANS: The conditions of Approval shall be stated in full on the cover sheet of construction plans submitted for building pennit. 3. SIZE OF PLANS: The minimum size of construction plans submitted for building pennits shall be 24 in. X 36 in. 4. PLAN PREP ARA TION: This project requires plans prepared under the direction and oversight of a California licensed Engineer or Architect. Plans submitted for building permits shall be "wet stamped" and signed by the qualifying professional person. 5. STRUCTURAL CONSIDERATIONS: This proposed project is subject to structural upgrades predicated on the change in use from residential to commercial use. Project Architect/Engineer shall verify the existing structure's ability to support commercial loading values, and where necessary, shall call for structural improvements. Þ. SITE PLAN: Application for building permit shall include a competent site plan that identifies property and proposed structures with dimensions and elevations as appropriate. Site plan shall also include site drainage details. Site address and parcel numbers shall also be clearly called out. Site parking and path of travel to public sidewalks shall be detailed. J:\Building DRC Comments\860springfielddr,doc 7. 8. 9. 13. 14. EXTERIOR WALL CONSTRUCTION: Project Architect/Engineer shall examine the existing structure for locations of exterior walls in relationship to property lines. Wall construction requirements for commercial uses are typically more restrictive that for residential uses. (Refer to Table 5-A, of the Current Unifonn Building Code) TITLE 24 ENERGY COMPLIANCE: California Title 24 Energy Standards Compliance fonDS shall be blue-lined on the construction plans. Compliance with the Standards shall be demonstrated for conditioning of the building envelope and lighting of the building. SPECIAL INSPECTIONS: When a special inspection is required by U.B.C. Section 1701, the architect or engineer of record shall prepare an inspection program that shall be submitted to the Building Official for approval prior to issuance of the building permits, in accordance with U.B.C Section 106.3.5. Please obtain City of Campbell, Special Inspection fonDS from the Building Inspection Division Counter. 10. The City of Campbell, standard Santa Clara Valley Non-point Source Pollution Control Program specification sheet shall be part of plan submittal. The specification sheet (size 24" X 36") is available at the Building Division service counter. 11. TITLE 24 ACCESSIBILITY - COMMERCIAL: On site general path of travel shall comply with the latest California Title 24 Accessibility Standards. Work shall include but not be limited to accessibility to building entrances from parking facilities and sidewalks. 12. TITLE 24 ACCESSIBILITY - COMMERCIAL: Projects seeking to use the Title 24 Hardship exemption clause shall blue-line completed, City of Campbell "20%" exemption fonD on submitted construction plans. Fonn is available at Building Division service counter. APPROV ALS REQUIRED: The project requires the following agency approval prior to issuance of the building pennit: a. West Valley Sanitation District b. Santa Clara County Fire Department c. Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health P.G.& E.: Applicant is advised to contact Pacific Gas and Electric Company as early as possible in the approval process. Service installations, changes and/or relocations may require substantial scheduling time and can cause significant delays in the approval process. Applicant should also consult with P.G. and E. concerning utility easements, distribution pole locations and required conductor clearances. J:\Building DRC Comments\860springfielddr.doc FIRe. DEPARTMENT SANTA CLARA COUNTY PL..... REVIEW NUMBER 03 0513 BLDG PERMIT NUMBER 14700 Winchester Blvd" Los Gatos, CA 95032-1818 (408) 378-4010 . (408) 378-9342 (fax) . www.sccfd.org ---------~ CONTROL NUMBER FILE NUMBER PRE2003-00008 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMENTS CODE/SEC. I SHEET n REQUIREMENT Pre-application review for a proposed Conditional Use Permit to allow a large family day care operation at an existing single family residence. 1 Prior to operation, the applicant shall apply to and receive permit clearance by the Department of Social Services. Such permit clearance will mandate a pre-approval inspection by this department. No other fire department conditions or requirements at this stage of submittal. City PLANS SPECS NEW RMDL AS OCCUPANCY CON ST. TYPE ApplicantName DATE PAGE CBL 0 0 0 0 0 MA TRIN SEROVPEY AN 3/17/2003 -..L OF 1 BY SEC.lFLOOR AREA LOAD DESCRIPTION NAME OF PROJECT Commercial Development LFDC I ~O:;TION Spring Field Dr Organized as the Santa Clara County Central Fire Protection District Serving Santa Clara County and the communities of Campbell, Cupertino, Los Altos. Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos. Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill, and Saratoga Hokanson, Wayne £of 7 Petition Opposing the approval of a LARGE FAMILY DA YCARE permit being requested at 860 Springfield, Campbell, CA.95008 It has been brought to my attention that my neighbor has submitted a pre-application to expand the daycare they presently run with 8 children to 14 children. I am strongly opposed to this expansion for several reasons. The noise factor while the children play outside, the increased traffic on Springfield Drive and the fact that the resale value of my home will be decreased, since I am required by law to declare that a daycare is nearby. This is a quiet R-1 zoned neighborhood and not designed for a COMMERCIAL business, which has gone past simple baby-sitting. The current usage of this home for 8 children has impacted the ability of surrounding neighbors to enjoy their homes, which will become worse if this permit is approved.This is not about children, but a business for profit which infringes on the rights of other neighbors. I hope that you will support my opposition to this Large Family Daycare pre-application and any future applications to obtain this permit by the residents at 860 Springfield Dr. Campbell, CA. 95008 Thank you. eúJ' Dated!t?~3 , 9SH ~ gig natu re {~(' /i\..- Rrinted /í1 f"£ VJ V j S Dftte '2- , /1, 03 Address In t1¥". ,vn I q) Signature~'1~ Printed ':¡Ottv\ \<~()¡.(A bate 3 -If] - o~'3 Address í3ry 0 .5 pRJ N G-ç::" }EL D 1> A" ctô\ "1 p)3 tl ~,cYT- CY 5co"'8 , gig nature (!f;;/:1!tf~ Pri nled & ~~ ~ Date 3j '; / f) :3 Address 11: ,..£¿b ~. J tJA- 00081 . , Z of 7 Petition Opposing the approval of a LARGE FAMILY DA YCARE permit being requested at 860 Springfield, Cam pbell, CA.95008 It has been brought to my attention that my neighbor has submitted a pre-application to expand the daycare they presently run with 8 children to 14 children. I am strongly opposed to this expansion for several reasons. The noise factor while the children play outside, the increased traffic on Springfield Drive and the fact that the resale value of my home will be decreased, since I am required by law to declare that a daycare is nearby. This is a quiet R-1 zoned neighborhood and not designed for a COMMERCIAL business, which has gone past simple baby-sitting. The current usage of this home for 8 children has impacted the ability of surrounding neighbors to enjoy their homes, which will become worse if this permit is approved.This is not about children, but a business for profit which infringes on the rights of other neighbors. I hope that you will support my opposition to this Large Family Daycare pre-application and any future applications to obtain this permit by the residents at 860 Springfield Dr. Campbell, CA. 95008 Thank you. s¡gnature-=r.".C' ..¿4^-. p~¡ntedfu~:"-tt.-.~ate '3 -Ill-OJ Address ,'f~jr,""j """lL 1/ (-'1 ) ' , Signature~~~. print.e. d~.~~VI~.Date3.J.' - ~- ê'~ Address / " ,,\~I(f ~,. 1I ~A-" L1Sl:ô(Y , ~ I Signature v --' If: -; Printed P: FlJlrþate:J -/ 7 -03 Address 'j}¡" '(1 . -\f'e, Signature C£}':I.(~{.", . Printed DKr-:: ~ uf V(/J () Date "3~. /7.- DJ Address R7f V. L~"Í¡t.-1~t ¡hE CjtJVl ¡.(tZLL,t!;1- <J Ç'OD ~ , :3 Of 1- Petition Opposing the approval of a LARGE FAMILY DAYCARE permit being requested at 860 Springfield, Cam pbell, CA.95008 It has been brought to my attention that my neighbor has submitted a pre-application to expand the daycare they presently run with 8 children to 14 children. I am strongly opposed to this expansion for several reasons. The noise factor while the children play outside, the increased traffic on Springfield Drive and the fact that the resale value of my home will be decreased, since I am required by law to declare that a daycare is nearby. This is a quiet R-1 zoned neighborhood and not designed for a COMMERCIAL business, which has gone past simple baby-sitting. The current usage of this home for 8 children has impacted the ability of surrounding neighbors to enjoy their homes, which will become worse if this permit is approved.This is not about children, but a business for profit which infringes on the rights of other neighbors. I hope that you will support my opposition to this Large Family Daycare pre-application and any future applications to obtain this permit by the residents at 860 Springfield Dr. Campbell, CA. 95008 '-1 1 Signature - /J/l >:1 Address Signature <~- ~ ¿J~ Date 3-/7-/\) Add res . t'/l1 ~ - /1 ~-nl7J ~;r:~u;e ~ ~ íJ:!:~ 4cr;:þ~Da; q3J:r~h ~ of- 7 Petition Opposing the approval of a LARGE FAMILY DAYCARE permit being requested at 860 Springfield, Campbell, CA.95008 It has been brought to my attention that my neighbor has submitted a pre-application to expand the daycare they presently run with 8 children to 14 children. I am strongly opposed to this expansion for several reasons. The noise factor while the children play outside, the increased traffic on Springfield Drive and the fact that the resale value of my home will be decreased, since I am required by law to declare that a daycare is nearby. This is a quiet R-1 zoned neighborhood and not designed for a COMMERCIAL business, which has gone past simple baby-sitting. The current usage of this home for 8 children has impacted the ability of surrounding neighbors to enjoy their homes, which will become worse if this permit is approved.This is not about children, but a business for profit which infringes on the rights of other neighbors. I hope that you will support my opposition to this Large Family Daycare pre-application and any future applications to obtain this permit by the residents at 860 Springfield Dr. Campbell, CA. 95008 Thank you. Signature Address .~ I 11 ( D ) , , 5 o~. 7- Petition Opposing the approval of a LARGE FAMILY DA YCARE permit being requested at 860 Springfield, Campbell, CA.95008 It has been brought to my attention that my neighbor has submitted a pre-application to expand the daycare they presently run with 8 children to 14 children. I am strongly opposed to this expansion for several reasons. The noise factor while the children play outside, the increased traffic on Springfield Drive and the fact that the resale value of my home will be decreased, since I am required by law to declare that a daycare is nearby. This is a quiet R-1 zoned neighborhood and not designed for a COMMERCIAL business, which has gone past simple baby-sitting. The current usage of this home for 8 children has impacted the ability of surrounding neighbors to enjoy their homes, which will become worse if this permit is approved.This is not about children, but a business for profit which infringes on the rights of other neighbors. I hope that you will support my opposition to this Large Family Daycare pre-application and any future applications to obtain this permit by the residents at 860 Springfield Dr. Campbell, CA. 95008 (p 0 ~ 1. Petition Opposing the approval of a LARGE FAMILY DAYCARE permit being requested at 860 Springfield, Campbell, CA.95008 It has been brought to my attention that my neighbor has submitted a pre-application to expand the daycare they presently run with 8 children to 14 children. I am strongly opposed to this expansion for several reasons. The noise factor while the children play outside, the increased traffic on Springfield Drive and the fact that the resale value of my home will be decreased, since I am required by law to declare that a daycare is nearby. This is a quiet R-1 zoned neighborhood and not designed for a COMMERCIAL business, which has gone past simple baby-sitting. The current usage of this home for 8 children has impacted the ability of surrounding neighbors to enjoy their homes, which will become worse if this permit is approved.This is not about children, but a business for profit which infringes on the rights of other neighbors. I hope that you will support my opposition to this Large Family Daycare pre-application and any future applications to obtain this permit by the residents at 860 Springfield Dr. Campbell, CA. 95008 Signature Address Signature Address Printed Date Petition Opposing the approval of a LARGE FAMILY DAYCARE permit being requested at 860 Springfield, Campbell, CA.95008 It has been brought to my attention that my neighbor has submitted a pre-application to expand the daycare they presently run with 8 children to 14 children. I am strongly opposed to this expansion for several reasons. The noise factor while the children play outside, the increased traffic on Springfield Drive and the fact that the resale value of my home will be decreased, since I am required by law to declare that a daycare is nearby. This is a quiet R-1 zoned neighborhood and not designed for a COMMERCIAL business, which has gone past simple baby-sitting. The current usage of this home for 8 children has impacted the ability of surrounding neighbors to enjoy their homes, which will become worse if this permit Is approved.This is not about children, but a business for profit which infringes on the rights of other neighbors. I hope that you will support my opposition to this Large Family Daycare pre-application and any future applications to obtain this permit by the residents at 860 Springfield Dr. Campbell, CA. 95008 Thank you. Sig natur~~ ~~ Printedùfi) '"ÓCO ~ rc~< \ \ Date3 - I ')¡ /03 Address O~ ~ ~ag ,e, \ ð LJr, ~Y¥\pbe\\ I c.c;, ~50D ${ Signature Printed Date Address Signature Address Printed Date Signature Address Printed Date 1 oP 7- Petition Opposing the approval of a LARGE FAMILY DAYCARE permit being requested at 860 Springfield, Campbell, CA.95008 It has been brought to my attention that my neighbor has submitted a pre-application to expand the daycare they presently run with 8 children to 14 children. I am strongly opposed to this expansion for several reasons. The noise factor while the children play outside, the increased traffic on Springfield Drive and the fact that the resale value of my home will be decreased, since I am required by law to declare that a daycare is nearby. This is a quiet R-1 zoned neighborhood and not designed for a COMMERCIAL business, which has gone past simple baby-sitting. The current usage of this home for 8 children has impacted the ability of surrounding neighbors to enjoy their homes, which will become worse if this permit is approved.This is not about children, but a business for profit which infringes on the rights of other neighbors. I hope that you will support my opposition to this Large Family Daycare pre-application and any future applications to obtain this permit by the residents at 860 Springfield Dr. Campbell, CA. 95008 Signature ~_. Address /' PrintedJ-J A Dr CH )T(2Wate } - 2. ~ ~ ~ cJ Signature Address Signature ct rJ) (j y ß- (t-l ¿ f. f L¡ri~~d Address Date Page 1 of 1 Melinda Denis From: Melinda Denis Sent: To: Cc: Friday, March 21, 2003 9:07 AM Geoff Bradley Sharon Fierro; Bernie Strojny Subject: 860 Springfield Hello Geoff, I wanted to give you an update on the Pre-Application for a large family daycare at 860 Springfield. On Wednesday, March 19, I recieved a petition with 24 signatures, opposing the large family daycare. The applicants are currently operating a small daycare (maximum of 8 children) out of their home and the neighbors strongly oppose going to a large family daycare (maximum of 14 children). They believe there are existing noise, traffic and quality of life issues and increasing the number of children will only intensify the problem. Here is the list of neighbors who oppose the daycare: 803 Springfield Dr. 815 Springfield Dr. 826 Springfield Dr. 840 Springfield Dr. 841 Springfield Dr. 850 Springfield Dr. 870 Springfield Dr. 871 Springfield Dr. 880 Springfield Dr. 881 Springfield Dr. 890 Springfield Dr. 891 Springfield Dr. 835 Latimer Ave. 861 Latimer Ave. 871 Latimer Ave. 881 Latimer Ave. 891 Latimer Ave. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks, Melinda Melinda Denis Planner I City of Campbell 408.866.2142 03/24/2003 3/18/03 To: Melinda Dennis Planning Department From: The Homeowners on the 800 block of Springfield Drive and W. Latimer Ave. (which is directly behind the proposed day care) Regarding: The opposal of a Large Family Day Care at 860 Springfield Dr. In this packet you will find a Petition signed by the following residents, which totals 24 signatures. 803 Springfield Dr. 815 Springfield Dr. 826 Springfield Dr. 840 Springfield Dr. 841 Springfield Dr. 850 Springfield Dr. 870 Springfield Dr. 871 Springfield Dr. 880 Springfield Dr. 881 Springfield Dr. 890 Springfield Dr. 891 Springfield Dr. 881 W. Latimer Ave. 891 W. Latimer Ave. 871 W. Latimer Ave. 861 W. Latimer Ave. 831 W. Latimer Ave. Three Personal Letters by the adjoining homeowners of 850 and 870 Springfield Drive and from 861 Springfield Drive which is located directly across the street. As you can see, the majority of the neighborhood is united in the opposition of a Large Family Day Care at 860 Springfield Dr. We appreciated your thorough review of the concerns that have been outlined in the petition and personal letters. ~ú\ '{ {1v LRMI 1.5 Karen Lewis RECE~V~t!) MAR \ 9 23D3 C\TY OF CAMPBELL PLANNING DEPT. i ~ ;'¿.e"7~) ~<-i-.hL- ~en Krukar March 20, 2003 Dear Ms. Denis: I would like to submit three additional signatures to you, regarding the neighborhood petition opposing the Large Family Day Care that is under consideration for 860 Springfield Dr. Attached you will find the signatures for the following homes: 837 Springfield Dr. 851 Springfield Dr. 851 W. Latimer Ave. (this home is diagonally adjacent to the backyard of 860 Springfield Dr.) This will bring the total to 20 residences on the 800 block of Springfield Dr. and W. Latimer Ave. that have expressed to the Planning Department that this should not be approved. On behalf of my fellow neighbors, we thank you for your time and assistance with this matter. rot Y-t')C (£wl S Karen Lewis \1arch 17, 2003 Dear Ms. Denis: I am writing to let you know that I strongly oppose the pre-application and any subsequent applications for a LARGE F AMIL Y Day Care Center at 860 Springfield Dr. in Campbell for the following reasons. NOISE: The noise level generated from this property over the past year has been unbelievably frustrating and is affecting our quality of life. This is not normal noise generated by children playing, but yelling, screaming, and screeching that goes on at least 5 days a week. The backyard is L shaped with the majority ofthe play area adjacent to my fence. My kitchen and family room windows face the fence. I have double paned windows, but the noise is so loud that we are unable to watch TV at a normal volume, read or dine in our kitchen without this imposing noise disturbing us. Prior to the day care, my backyard was a peaceful retreat to sit and read, enjoy my spa, dine al fresco or to entertain, now virtually impossible to enjoy with the constant noise. Additionally, I'm unable to open my windows for air circulation and must run the air conditioner at an added expense. I'm retired and on a fixed income. I would like to enjoy the home I have lived in for over 36 years, without our quality oflife being further compromised. PERSONAL HEALTH ISSUES: I have health issues, along with my daughter who lives here (information provided on request) and the noise does have adverse effects on our health (which can be documented by doctors, if needed). TRAFFIC: There has been two occasions, while pulling into our driveway, one of the day care parents pulled out from the curb without looking and nearly hit our car. Another time, our driveway was briefly blocked during the pick-up process. Many other neighbors have witnessed cars consistently using several driveways as turn-around spots. If you allow them to increase the day care to 14 children, this will only become worse. PROPERTY VALUES: Two Realtors that have sold homes on this street have advised us that the day care center has to be declared by law, when you sell your home. It is highly probable that the resale value will be affected, in addition to a potential delay in how quickly the property could be sold. This will affect all homes in the 800 block of Springfield Drive and W. Latimer Avenue. The state prefers not to call it a commercial business, but that is exactly what it is, a very noisy commercial business for profit. It is located in what is otherwise a very quiet residential R-l neighborhood. PERSONAL STATEMENT: I want you to know that my surrounding neighbors and I resent that we have been put in this position. I do fear some retaliation. At one time we thought they were caring for a few children, then they obtained a license to start a day care business watching 8 children, without advising neighbors as recommended by the licensing board. They now want to increase this business to 14 children, yet have never shown common courtesy to any neighbor by discussing this, nor have they cared how their business affects the rest of the homeowners lives by the noise, traffic, & potential resale value. This is very difficult for me and others to understand. Please contact me, if you would like me to elaborate in more detail about any of my concerns OIf¿::r:~r ~ 'L/:> J ~ ({¡y", l&âl ~ Beverly Lewis and Karen Lewis 850 Springfield Dr. Campbell, CA 95008 1lq ll.\ .1 Pì March 18, 2003 Ms Melinda Denis Campbell City Hall 70 N 1st Street Campbell, CA 95008 Dear Ms Denis, It has come to our attention that the residents of 860 Springfield Drive have submitted a "Pre-Application to establish a large family daycare in their single-family residence". Our understanding of this daycare center will allow the residents to care for up to fourteen children! This is almost double the current approved number of up to eight children. We are strongly opposed to this large family daycare for the following reasons: Noise Factor: By their very nature, children create noise. They play hard, they challenge each other and they are not always "happy". The noise generated by up to fourteen children across the fence can be difficult to tolerate if one enjoys having the windows and doors open during lovely, warm days. To enjoy gardening or reading a book in the garden is impossible! This is something we cherish, now that we have reached retirement. While we do hear the children in the current daycare situation, we have chosen not to complain, as we wish to be good neighbors. At times, it has been necessary to close the doors and windows of our own home in order to allow our visiting grandchildren to nap in the afternoon. Traffic and Parking: Springfield Drive is clearly an R-l residential zone, not a commercial, business district. A "large family daycare center" for up to fourteen children would appear to be a business for profit endeavor, not a single-family residence. The increase in traffic is unsafe and undesireable for neighbors who have small children of their own and also appreciate a refuge from the South Bay traffic. Parents seeking parking spaces on our street will promote congestion and unsafe conditions while numerous children are getting in and out of cars. Lot Size: The lot size at 850-860-870 Springfield Drive is 6Oxl00 feet. While allowing for the front yard and the structure of the house itself, the remainder of the lot is not suitable for up to fourteen children. In addition, a redwood fence does not buffer the sound generated by so many children on the other side. A house of 1465 square feet distributed between fourteen children and a number of adults should also be an important factor. Home Value: Two local realtors have confirmed that neighboring homeowners are required by law to disclose the existence of a daycare center at the 860 residence. If this residence becomes a large family daycare accommodating fourteen children with the resulting noise, traffic and parking concerns, it will create an even greater risk in decreasing the sales price while increasing the length of time to sell the home. Obviously, if a prospective homebuyer is looking at the back yard and the noise over the fence is disturbing, the sale is lost! Summary: Weare disappointed that the residents of 860 Springfield Drive have not discussed expanding their daycare center with us or other homeowners in the neighborhood. This is nothing more than common courtesy! We dislike being placed in the position in which we find ourselves, that is, defending the integrity of our own home and that of our neighborhood. The increase in noise generated by so many children clearly "offends the senses" and "intetferes with the comfortable enjoyment of adjoining properties". We have lived in our home for thirty six years. Our three children grew up in and love visiting Campbell. This is not a personal attack against children or daycare centers. It is simply an issue of the number of children in a small space! Please consider our opposition and that of our neighbors while reaching your decision in this matter. Thank you. Sincerely, John and Eileen Krukar 870 Springfield Drive ~am~ll, ~~þ ~ ~ ! t/ £ Æ'~¿-1t.) ,~¿ ¡:;¿vL- '~îO¡ 9L(ß9 D\Y CAi(E A,~. ~)(I() ~";pr<llg ¡ic,;) Dr; \t\ (arrmbell. CA 95003 : 11i: jJ¡\PU~,i; lU increase tll"': \£q\<hLty ut [he d~1Y care center, located at 860 Sprlugf¡dd, LL CampbelL ShOUld be given serious consíderation on the , 1 ' I' , I )¡l!P~1í't tu ~LJC cun,,~tH nclgnOortW(ìO n~..; pllipü:.;ed use is Hlcurnpmible with the quiet nature of the single family hurne:-;, an,j ma,v iucrease people mOvement and tr3fIíc to the detriment of _.L l":J, Ii .s reçugnÎzed that the need of child care is at a crisis, and needs 1._,.Lt íl!lCniÍVIJ. but the placement of such homes should be weJl planed to ';:"':':i~\Cl ¡;ìC ,Lí;:a. /, ! ,'.d : ,,'I '.1'('; aneution to that !natter, t' ï, / I . Ii \"/ \.(.J" ",. ......_--, ,., ' I ;;I!,\~i?"ð'< I I .,> , . i ." ,¡ \ , "~<I~: (\ iF, (hl\ Subject: To: 1/5/03 Martin and Beatriz ~erovpeyan 860 Springfield Dr., Campbell - CA - 95008 Ph. No. (408) 378-0526 Pre-Application for a family large daycare license City of Campbell, Planning Department Date: From: _The proposed use of this application is to obtain a large family daycare license. Weare already operating a small family daycare. During the last year the need for daycare services in our area has been obvious, since we have been turning down requests for childcare. _Square footage of the lot is 6,200 sq. feet. Square footage of our home is 1,730 sq. feet. _There will be no need for employees since the daycare is licensed and operated by both, Martín and Beatriz Serovpeyan, (a husband and wife team). _Hours of operation are 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. _No adjacent use apply to this application ~~{~.øþ Martín erovpey~ '" ¿)~5 5;;wrr~ 3/s1o3 BeatrlZ ovpeyan Ii v' RECEIVED MAR 0 7 2003 C\TY OF CAMPBELL PLANNiNG DEPT. State of California Department of Social Services Facility Number: Effective Date: 434405021 05/10/01 Total Capacity: 8 In accordance with applicable provisions of the Health and Safety Code of California, and its rules and regulations; the Department of Social Services, hereby issues this License to SEROVPEYAN, BEATRII & MARTIN to operate and maintain a FAMILY DAY CARE Name of Facility SEROVPEYAN, BEATRIZ & MARTIN 860 SPRINGFIELD DRIVE CAMPBELL CA 95008 This License is not transferable and is granted solely upon the following: MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 6 CHILDREN WITH NO MORE THAN 3 INFANTS, OR 4 INFANTS ONLY, OR CAPACITY 8 CHILDREN WHEN 2 ARE AT LEAST 6 YEARS OF AGE WITH A MAXIMUM OF 2 INFANTS; PROPERTY OWNER/LANDLORD CONSENT IS REQUIRED Client Groups Served: CHILDREN/INFANT Complaints regarding services provided in this facility should be directed to: SAN JOSE-DAY CARE DISTRICT OFFICE MARTHA LOPEZ Deputy Director, . Community Care Licensing Division lIC 203A (3193) POST IN A PROMINENT PLACE