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PC Min 05/10/2005 CITY OF CAMPBELL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 7:30 P.M. TUESDAY . May 10, 2005 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS The Planning Commission meeting of May 10, 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 Elizabeth Gibbons Bob Alderete Mark Ebner Tom Francois Michael Rocha Bob Roseberry Commissioners Absent: Commissioner: George Doorley Staff Present: Community Development Director: Seniòr Planner: Planner I: City Attorney: Recording Secretary: Sharon Fierro Geoff I. Bradley Sean Gallegos William Seligmann Corinne A. Shinn APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion: On motion of Commissioner Francois, seconded by Commissioner Ebner, the Planning Commission minutes of April 26, 2005, were approved as submitted. (5-0-1-1; Commissioner Doorley was absent and Commissioner Alderete abstained) COMMUNICATIONS 1. Nomination Fonn for League of California Cities for Second Vice President of the Planning & Community Development Department. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS OR POSTPONEMENTS There were no agenda modifications or postponements. Planning Commission Minutes of May 10,2005 Page 2 ORAL REQUESTS There were no oral requests. *** PUBLIC HEARING Chair Gibbons read Agenda Item No.1 into the record as follows: 1 PLN2005-25 Jez, M. Public Hearing to consider the application of Mr. Merek Jez for a Site and Architectural Review Pennit (PLN2005-25) to allow a second story addition to an existing single-family residence on property owned by Merek and Angra Jez located at 895 Old Orchard Road in an R-I-I0 (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: Sean Gallegos, Planner I Mr. Sean Gallegos, Planner I, presented the staff report as follows: . Advised that the applicant is seeking approval of a Site and Architectural Review Pennit to allow the construction of a first and second story addition on property located at 895 Old Orchard Road, which is on the west side of Old Orchard Road between Robin and Sunnyoaks. . Described the current structure as a single-story residence. . Explained that an existing sunroom would be demolished to accommodate this addition. . Stated that this proposal is consistent with the requirements and standards of the R -1-10 Zoning District. No protected trees are proposed for removal with this project. . Recommended that the Commission adopt a resolution approving this request. Commissioner Rocha pointed out that the staff report makes mention of street improvements and advised that this street does not have such improvements. Planner Sean Gallegos agreed and explained that the report is a boilerplate document and this information should have been removed. This is an error. Commissioner Rocha presented the Site and Architectural Review Committee report as follows: . SARC reviewed this proposal at its meeting of April 26, 2005, and was generally supportive. . Explained that SARC requested a few revisions, which include coordinating the positioning of vents on the rooftop so that they are grouped together, revising the style of garage door to a more carriage style and incorporating driveway paving accents. . Added that these revisions have been incorporated into the plans. Chair Gibbons opened the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No.1. Planning Commission Minutes ofMaý 10, 200S Page 3 Mr. Daryl Fazekas, Project Architect: . Stated that he has attempted to comply with SARC's requirements. . Explained that his concept has been to keep the one-story appearance of this neighborhood by using dormer features for the second story. Chair Gibbons asked Mr. Daryl Fazekas to explain the transition of the floors. Mr. Daryl Fazekas said that they have kept the elevation as low as possible, using seven foot side walls on the dormer. The main house has eight foot ceiling heights, the new front entry will have 10 foot ceiling heights and the body of the house has eight foot ceiling heights. Chair Gibbons asked if the window trim is 2 x 4. Mr. Daryl Fazekas said that this is what is proposed but they could go with 1 x 6 also. Chair Gibbons closed the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No.1. Motion: Upon motion of Commissioner Rocha, seconded by Commissioner Francois, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 3651 approving a Site and Architectural Review Permit (PLN2005-25) to allow a second story addition to an existing single-family residence on property owned by Merek and Angra Jez located at 895 Old Orchard Road by the following roll call vote: AYES: Alderete, Ebner, Francois, Gibbons, Rocha and Roseberry NOES: None ABSENT: Doorley, ABSTAIN: None *** REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR The written report of Ms. Sharon Fierro, Community Development Director, was accepted as presented with the following additions: . Announced that Council proclaimed the month of Mayas Historic Preservation Month. This is a Federal event that is nationwide. . Reported that the Historic Preservation Board will hold its annual Tea on May 2Sth at 4 p.m. The members of the Planning Commission have been invited to attend. It will be a scaled down event with less elaborate food. . Encouraged the Commissioners to attend the Tea if they are available. . Reported that the Social Services Subgrant Funding was also approved by Council at its last meeting. . Advised that the regular Planning Commission meeting of May 24th has been cancelled. In its place, a Study Session will be held at 7:30 p.m. on a pending development. . Reminded that a Study Session would be held immediately following this evening's meeting. Planning Commission Minutes of May 10, 200S Page 4 . Said that the Commissioners have been invited to attend a Planning Commission Training Session on May 19th that will be held in Mountain View. This training is being put on by the Peninsula Division of the League of California Cities since many cities were unable to send Commissioners to the LCC Annual Meeting this year. . Advised that the City would pay the admission fee for this program and asked any interested Commissioners to advise staff if they plan to attend. ADJOURNMENT The Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m. to a Study Session to be held immediately following this meeting, then to a Study Session on May 24th at 7:30 p.m. and finally to the next Regular Planning C<;>mmission Meeting of June 14,2005. SUBMITTED BY: ..... orinne A. Shinn, Recording ecretary ATTEST: ~¿¡&~~ .<JI(~ . ab Gibbons, hair ~~~ APPROVED BY: