Pre-Application - 2003September 22, 2003
Val Pravikoff
A vis Rent A Car System, Inc.
5740 Arbor Vitae Street
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Re:
File No.: PRE2003-46
281 E. Hamilton A venue
A vis Car Rental
Dear Mr. Pravikoff,
Thank you for your pre-application submittal for the establishment of a retail car rental
office in approximately 1,149 square feet of an existing commercial building at the
Hamilton Professional Center. The referenced property is zoned C-2 (General
Commercial) zoning district.
Your proposed retail car rental office is a permitted use in the C-2 zoning district subject
to approval of a Conditional use Permit. A Conditional Use Permit is a mechanism,
whereby the Planning Commission may consider uses on a case-by-case basis at a public
hearing and may impose conditions to ensure compatibility with neighboring uses. In
reviewing a Conditional Use Permit application, planning staff and the Planning
Commission will evaluate such items as traffic generation, noise, hours of operation,
parking, circulation and overall compatibility of the use with adjoining properties.
The Community Development Department is supportive of your proposed use as
described at this location. This conclusion is based upon a finding that adequate parking
is provided and that the intensity of the proposed use may be accommodated with existing
on-site improvements.
Your application was distributed to the Public Works Department, Building Division,
Planning Division, and County Fire Department. In addition to the Planning Division's
comments contained in this letter, please find enclosed comments from the Building
Division and County Fire Department. Please note that these comments are meant to be
preliminary. Conditions of approval from each department will be developed when the
formal application is submitted.
70 North First Street. Campbell, California 95008-1436 . TEL 408.866.2140 . FAX 408.871.5140 . TIm 408.866.2790
PRE2003-46 - 281 E. L nilton Avenue
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The Community Development Department is not supportive of your proposed roof-
mounted sign. Section 21.53.060(F) of the Municipal Code prohibits roof-mounted signs.
A wall-mounted sign or canopy sign may be permitted under section 21.53.090(D).
If you should have any questions regarding these comments, please do not hesitate to
contact me at (408) 866-2142 or via email at melindad@cityofcampbell.com.
Sincerely,
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Melinda Denis
Planner I
Encl: Building Inspection Division Comments, 9/15/03
County Fire Department Comments, 9/15/03
Conditional Use Permit Application
Sign Application
cc:
Carlo & Rose Morenco, Giagini Properties, Inc., 333 W. EI Camino Real, #240,
Sunnnyvale, CA 94087-1969
Geoff Bradley, Senior Planner
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CITY OF CAMPBELL
BUILDING INSPECTION DIVISION - COMMENTS TO THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
DRC: September 15,2003
ADDRESS: 281 E. Hamilton Ave.
Project Application: PRE-2003-00046
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 tenant
improvements to the (e) structure. The building permit shall include
ElectricallPlumbinglMechanical fees when such work is part of the permit.
2.
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CONSTRUCTION PLANS: The conditions of Approval shall be.stated m full on the cover
sheet of construction plans submitted for building permit.
3.
SIZE OF PLANS:, The minimum size pf construction plans submitted for building permits shall
be 24 in. X 36 in. .
4.
PLAN PREPARATION: This project requires plans prepared under the direction and oversight
of a California licensed Engineer or Architect. Plan,s submitted for building permits shall be
"wet stamped" and signed by the qualifying professional person. .
5.
SITE PLAN: Application for building permit shall include a competent site phm 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 dètailed.
6.
TITLE 24 ENERGY COMPLIANCE: California Title 24 Energy Standards Compliance forms
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.
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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.
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.
TITLE 24 ACCESSffiILITY - 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.
10.
TITLE 24 ACCESSffiILITY - 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.
11.
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
12.
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 significánt delays in the. approyàl process. Applicant
should also consult with P.G. and E. concerning utility easements, distribution pole locations and
required conductor clearances. .
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FIR£ DEPARTMENT
SANTA CLARA COUNTY
PLAN REVIEW NUMBER 03 1999
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 P R E2003-00046
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMENTS
CODE/SEC. I
SHEET 11 REQUIREMENT
Pre-application review for a proposed Conditional Use Permit to establish a retail
car rental office in an existing office complex.
UFC
1001.5.1
1 Review of this Developmental proposal is limited to acceptability of site access and
water supply as they pertain to fire department operations, and shall not be
construed as a substitute for formal plan review to determine compliance with
adopted model codes. Prior to performing any work the applicant shall make
application to, and receive from, the Building Department all applicable
construction permits.
2 IF the existing building is provided with an automatic fire sprinkler system, that
system shall be modified to accommodate the new building design. A State of
California licensed fire protection contractor shall submit three (3) sets of plans,
calculations, a completed permit application and appropriate fees to this
department for review and approval prior to beginning their work.
No other fire department conditions or requirements.
City PLANS SPECS NEW RMDL AS OCCUPANCY CONST. TYPE ApplicantName DATE PAGE
CBL 0 0 0 0 0 WAYNE RENSHAW 9/15/2003 ~OF~
SECJFLOOR I AREA LOAD DESCRIPTION BY
Commercial Development Hokanson, Wayne
NAME OF PROJECT LOCATION
HAMIL TON PROFESSIONAL CENTER 281 Hamilton Av
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
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Avis Rent A Car, Systems Inc.
Hamilton Professional Center
281 E. Hamilton Ave, Suite 8, Campbell, CA
Written Description on Operations
Avis Rent A Car is seeking to open a retail car rental office at the Hamilton Professional Center in
Campbell
Premises Description and Tenant Improvements:
The space is a pre-existing Doctor's office and is approximately 1,149 square feet. Avis will do
some minor Tenant Improvements. These are as follows:
1. Knock down some non-structural walls which were exam rooms. The finished
office will have a front office lobby for our customers to rent cars and a rear office
where we keep office supplies and conduct other back office functions.
2. Building a non-structural demising wall will electrical to. Thus creating the back
office area and a front office customer lobby. The electrical is to illuminate an
Avis logo sign to be placed on the demising wall.
3. Vinyl flooring and Paint that meet Avis Corporate Identity requirements.
4. Avis will place an illuminated cabinet sign on the roof above our suite in the same
manner as the insurance company in the next suite. However the Avis sign will
be of a much shorter width, as our logo only has four letters Le. AVIS. The height
will be the same as the insurance company(See the attached photo).
Vehicle Parkinq:
Avis is requesting the use of a maximum of 15 parking stalls in total (including employee parking).
While we ask for the right to park 15 cars we generally average 8 cars on the lot, as the balance
are out on rentals.
The entire center has 60 parking spaces. In calculating the required parking spaces for the entire
center (See the attached worksheet), there are 47 spaces required. Avis requires 15 spaces, of
which 5.7 are provided by right, this leaves an additional 9.3 needed by Avis. Even with Avis use,
there is still a surplus of 3.7 spaces.
Avis parking spaces would be marked.
Hours of Operation and Staffinq:
Hours are based upon consumer demand, but generally are as follows:
Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 am to 4:30 p.m.
Sunday 10:00 am to 2:00 p.m.
The staff size runs from one to two people.
Traffic Impact:
Our suburban locations have much less volume than our airport operations. On average we rent
10 cars per day and have a like number return. Over a twelve-hour day we have 20 customers
(10 rentals plus 10 returns), or 1.67 per hour. Therefore our impact on the center and the nearby
community is negligible, particularly in comparison to the other uses in the area.
Vehicle Service and Washinq:
Avis has all vehicle service and repairs done off site at local vendors (dealership service centers).
There will be no mechanical repair, oil changes or refueling done on site. Avis will refuel its cars
at a nearby gas station. We generally wash cars at the same gas station where we refuel our
cars. However, some Avis cars, which do not need a wash, may receive "light" cleaning in one of
the parking spaces in the rear of the office. This light cleaning would consist of cleaning the
windshields with Windex and or vacuuming the interior of the car.