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PC Min 07/12/2005 CITY OF CAMPBELL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 7:30 P.M. TUESDAY JULY 12, 2005 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS The Planning Commission meeting of July 12, 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: Planner I: City Attorney: City Manager: Recording Secretary: Sharon Fierro Sean Gallegos William Seligmann Daniel Rich Corinne A. Shinn APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion: On motion of Commissioner Coorley, seconded by Commissioner Francois, the Planning Commission minutes of June 28, 2005, were approved as submitted. (7-0) COMMUNICATIONS 1. Correction to page 1 of staff report for Agenda Item No.1. 2. Revised Conditions of Approval for Agenda Item No.1. Planning Commission Minutes of July 12, 2005 Page 2 AGENDA MODIFICATIONS OR POSTPONEMENTS There were no agenda modifications or postponements. ORAL REQUESTS Mr. Daniel Rich, City Manager: . Introduced himself to the Commission as the new City Manager. . Explained that he was attending a meeting for each of the City's Boards and Commissions in order to say hello. . Recounted that he is a Bay Area native, having been raised in San Francisco and attending Berkeley. He spent seven years living on the East Coast. After surviving two winters in Boston, he returned to California and began his career in local government. He worked for nine years in the City Manager's Office for the City of Sunnyvale and for four years as the Assistant City Manger for the City of Belmont and most recently as that City's Interim City Manager. . Declared that the City of Campbell is a great community and that he feels fortunate and proud to have been hired as the City's Manager. . Extolled the contributions made by the members of the City's Boards and Commissions. He said that the City also has a great Council and staff. . Reported that he attended the City's Summer Concert Series last week with his daughter and plans to be there again this week. . Said that he is looking forward to getting to know each of the members of the Commission better and asked the Commission to keep up its good work. Chair Gibbons welcomed Mr. Daniel Rich to the City of Campbell. *** PUBLIC HEARING Chair Gibbons read Agenda Item No.1 into the record as follows: 1 PLN2005-39 Baicher, Jeff Public Hearing to consider the application of Mr. Jeff Baicher for a Site and Architectural Review Permit (PLN2005-39) to allow the construction of a new two-story single-family residence on property owned by Mr. Jeff Baicher located at 1285 Burrows Road 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: Sean Gallegos, Planner I Planning Commission Minutes of July 12, 2005 Page 3 Mr. Sean Gallegos, Planner I, presented the staff report as follows: . Reported that there are some revisions to the staff report including a correction to the maximum allowed FAR, which is 5,820 square feet. Additionally, the numbering for the Conditions of Approval had to be corrected. . Advised that the applicant is seeking approval of a Site and Architectural Review Permit to allow the construction of a new two-story single-family residence with attached garage. The site is currently developed with a single-story single-family residence with attached garage, which would be demolished. . Described the property as being located on the east side of Burrows, near Steinway. The zoning designation for this property is R-1-10 and this proposal is consistent with the zoning requirements. . Explained that no protected trees will be removed and that this project requires a total of seven trees. . Recommended the adoption of a Resolution approving this request. Commissioner Francois correct that this property is on the west side of Burrows rather than the east. Commissioner Alderete asked whether the only modification to the Conditions of Approval is the numbering. Planner Sean Gallegos replied yes. Commissioner Alderete provided the Site and Architectural Review Committee report as follows: . SARC reviewed this project on June 28th and was supportive. . Listed the recommendations made by SARC as including the provision of decorative paving on the parking and driveway areas, provision of a final landscape plan, relocation of the proposed gate and the placement of roof vents in such a way as to be inconspicuous. Chair Gibbons asked staff if these changes proposed by SARC had been addressed. Planner Sean Gallegos said that the decorative paving and landscape plan have been addressed. As for the placement of the entrance gate, staff is recommending that it be placed 18 feet from the right-of-way to allow cars approaching this gate to be completely off the roadway. Chair Gibbons opened the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No.1. Mr. Vic Mills, Applicant's Representative, 1168 Fairford Way: . Said that he is here on behalf of the property owner. . Stated that the owner is in agreement with the Conditions of Approval except for the placement of the gate. Planning Commission Minutes of July 12, 2005 Page 4 . Explained that the owner would like to have a 16 foot setback for the entrance gate instead of the 18 foot setback proposed by staff. . Said he was available for any questions from the Commission. Commissioner Alderete asked Mr. Vic Mills to clarify the proposed distance for this gate using the plan sheet posted. Mr. Vic Mills explained that the staff recommendation is for an 18 foot setback for the gate placement while they are asking for a 16 foot setback from the property line, which actually equals a 17.5 foot distance from the back of sidewalk. Chair Gibbons asked if the sidewalk bell in, bell out configuration depicted on the plans in front of the property is existing now. Mr. Vic Mills replied yes. Chair Gibbons asked if there are trees in the right-of-way. Mr. Vic Mills replied that there is one Pepper tree as well as another street tree to the south of which he could not recall the species. Chair Gibbons closed the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No.1. Commissioner Rocha asked staff how the two foot reduction in setback for the gate would affect the project. Planner Sean Gallegos explained that this setback was established based upon the size of a compact vehicle, which is 18 feet. The intent was to have any vehicles in the driveway be completely clear of the public right-of-way. A regular size vehicle is 20 feet long. Commissioner Roseberry asked if the 18 foot setback distance is measured from the property line. Chair Gibbons: . Replied yes, that is her understanding. . Added that this applicant is asking to reduce that setback for the gate placement to 16 feet total. . Said that this is a tough site due to its shape and configuration. There is not much of a street presence. The garage is placed forward and the house in back and this project is proposed at the limits allowed. . Stated that the primary issue remaining is the placement of the gate. Commissioner Ebner said that it is realistic to think that a car would be somewhat diagonal when approaching the driveway and gate. Planning Commission Minutes of July 12, 2005 Page 5 Chair Gibbons said that there is not a problem with exiting from the gate but more of a concern when pulling in and waiting for someone to open the gate. Commissioner Roseberry added that someone could conceivably park in the driveway outside the gate too. Commissioner Francois asked whether someone parking in the driveway outside the gate would clear the sidewalk. Chair Gibbons said that the property line is 1.6 feet from the back of the side walk. Commissioner Francois asked if the applicant wants to locate the gate closer to the residence. Chair Gibbons replied that the applicant wants circulation space on site and have the gate located closer to the street. Commissioner Roseberry reiterated that a car could be left parked on the driveway in front of the gate perhaps blocking the sidewalk. Chair Gibbons asked in which direction the gate would swing. She advised that she has no objection with the staff-recommended 18-foot setback distance for the gate from the sidewalk. Commissioner Rocha agreed and said he would support that. He reminded of the volume of traffic in this area. He said that this setback should be measured from the right-of-way. Commissioner Alderete said that he too supports the project as conditioned by staff including the 18 foot setback distance for the gate. That equals the size of a compact car and he feels that full size type vehicles are what are more likely to be used. Motion: Upon motion of Commissioner Alderete, seconded by Commissioner Rocha, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 3665 approving a Site and Architectural Review Permit (PLN2005-39) to allow the construction of a new two-story single-family residence on property owned by Mr. Jeff Baicher located at 1285 Burrows Road, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Alderete, Doorley, Ebner, François, Gibbons, Rocha and Roseberry None None None NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Chair Gibbons advised that this action is final unless appealed in writing to the City Clerk within 10 calendar days. Planning Commission Minutes of July 12, 2005 Page 6 *** Chair Gibbons took a moment to thank Planner Sean Gallegos. This is his last meeting. She congratulated him on his new position and wished him the best of luck. REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR The written report of Ms. Sharon Fierro, Community Development Director, was accepted as presented with the following additions: . Stated that Planner Sean Gallegos has been an amazing substitute for Planner Melinda Denis during her maternity leave. He picked up the Code quickly and is good with the public. She extended her best wishes to Sean as he takes a permanent position with the City of San Rafael. . Reported that Council took first reading of an Ordinance to extend the Readerboard Moratorium for another 22 months and 10 days. The second reading will occur on July 19th. Chair Gibbons reported on an article that she will provide copies of that outlines the Governor's Program for Energy Efficiency in Housing. ADJOURNMENT The Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m. Planning Commission M~ SUBMITTED BY: d "- Corinne A. Shinn, Recording Secretary I to the next Regular APPROVED BY: ~ ,ç ~ 12 b I ~ / iza h Gibbons, Chair ~'7~ ATTEST: