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PC Min 12/10/1996CITY OF CAMPBELL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 7:30 P.M. TUESDAY DECEMBER 10, 1996 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS The Planning Commission meeting of December 10, 1996, was called to order at 7:40 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 70 North First Street, Campbell, California by Acting Chairwoman Keams, and the following proceedings were had, to wit: ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Chair: Vice Chair: Commissioner: Commissioner: Commissioner: Commissioner: Commissioner: Mel Lindstrom Susan A. Keams I. Alne Elizabeth Gibbons Brad Jones Dennis Lowe Jane Meyer-Kennedy Commissioners Absent: None Staff Present: Community Development Director: Senior Planner: Associate Planner: Planner I: Planner I: Planner I: City Attorney: Reporting Secretary: Steve Piasecki Darryl M. Jones Tim J. Haley Gloria Sciara Barbara Ryan Aki Irani William Seligmann Corinne A. Shinn APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion: On motion of Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Meyer- Kennedy, the Planning Commission minutes of November 26, 1996, were approved (with a correction to Resolution No. 3055 (M 96-14) removing Finding No. 3 which mentioned the screening of roof-mounted antennas. The Planning Commission eliminated the associated condition of approval during the Public Hearing.) (6-0-1; Commissioner Gibbons abstained) Plannin~ Commission Minutes of December 10, 1996 Pa~e 2 COMMUNICATIONS: There were no communication items. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS OR POSTPONEMENTS Motion: Upon motion of Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Jones, the Planning Commission continued UP 96-15 (Sprint Spectrum Antennas at 1849 Pollard Road) to the meeting of January 14, 1997. (7-0) ORAL REQUESTS There were no oral requests. PUBLIC HEARING Acting Chairwoman Keams read Agenda Item No. 1 into the record. 1. UP 96-14 Blue Chalk Caf6 Corp. Continued Public Hearing to consider the application of Blue Chalk Caf6 Corp. for approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow the establishment of a new restaurant (Left at Albuquerque) with a general liquor license, outdoor uses and operational hours after 11 p.m. on property located at 1875 S. Bascom Avenue in a C-2-S (General Commercial) Zoning District. This project is Categorically Exempt. Continued from the Planning Commission meeting of November 12, 1996. Planning Commission decision final, unless appealed within 10 days to the City Clerk. Mr. Darryl M. Jones, Senior Planner, presented the staff report as follows: · This application was continued from the meeting of November 12, 1996, to allow staff to readvertise a general liquor license rather than the beer and wine license that had been included on notices. · This Use Permit seeks a general liquor license, late operational hours and outdoor uses. · The extended hours of operation would be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., seven days a week. · Outdoor uses will occur until 10:30 p.m. · Staff has determined that parking is not adversely impacted by this use. · Campbell Police has reviewed this proposal and had no requirements or concerns. · Staff has recommended additional trees around the perimeter of the outdoor seating area for canopy, design and as a buffer from the residential use to the north. Commissioner Lowe asked if there was a fence or hedge separating this site from the adjacent apartment building and, if a hedge, how wide? Mr. Darryl Jones replied both a fence and a hedge are in place. The landscape area extends from being five feet wide to 12 feet wide. Planninl~ Commission Minutes of December 10, 1996 Pa[[e 3 Commissioner Lowe questioned the hours of operation, inquiring whether this was every day. Mr. Darryl Jones replied that it was proposed for seven days. Acting Chairwoman Keams opened Public Heating No. 1. Mr. Steve Peters, Representative, Left at Albuquerque. · Stated that they are excited about being part of the Campbell community. · Advised that he was available for questions. Acting Chairwoman Keams asked Mr. Peters if the extended operating hours were necessary. Mr. Steve Peters advised that these extended hours were mostly intended for Fridays and Saturdays. They would most likely not operate under these extended hours from Sunday through Thursday. Commissioner Gibbons asked Mr. Peters whether he clearly understood that the hours of operation allowed on the patio would end at 10:30 p.m. each night. Mr. Steve Peters replied that that was fine. They understood that fact. Commissioner Lowe asked whether the residents at the adjacent apartment complex were notified of this pending use. Mr. Darryl Jones answered that anyone within 300 feet was noticed. Mr. Steve Piasecki clarified that the property owners are the ones who receive the notice. The apartment management was given copies of the notice to distribute to their tenants. Commissioner Alne suggested that in future the tenants be copied as they are the ones directly impacted rather than only the owner. Acting Chairwoman Keams closed Public Heating No. 1. Planning Commission Minutes of December 10, 1996 Page 4 Motion: Upon motion of Commissioner Gibbons, seconded by Commissioner Meyer-Kennedy, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 3059 approving a Conditional Use Permit to allow a new restaurant use (Left at Albuquerque) with a general liquor license, outdoor uses and operational hours after 11 p.m. on property located at 1875 S. Bascom Avenue, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Alne, Gibbons, Jones, Kearns, Lindstrom, Lowe, Meyer- Kennedy NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Planning Commission decision final, unless appealed within 10 days to the City Clerk. Acting Chairwoman Keams read Agenda Item No. 2 into the record. 2. S 96-12/UP 96-13 Scala, R. Public Heating to consider the application of Mr. Roger Scala, on behalf of DentPro, for a Site and Architectural Approval (S 96-12) and Conditional Use Permit (UP 96-13) to allow the establishment of an auto dent removal facility on property located at 2205 S. Winchester Boulevard in a C-2-S (General Commercial) Zoning District. A Negative Declaration has been prepared for this project. Planning Commission decision final, unless appealed within 10 days to the City Clerk. Ms. Barbara Ryan, Planner I, presented the staff report as follows: Application is for both a Use Permit to allow the auto body repair facility and a Site and Architectural Approval to allow the construction of a commercial building. · Applicant currently has an option on the site located at 2205 S. Winchester which is currently vacant. This site is three blocks north of the Safeway Center. · DentPro fixes car door dents and dings without the use of noisy tools, bondo or spray paint. · DentPro currently serves its clients at their homes. · Standard business operational hours in Campbell are from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. DentPro is proposing a schedule from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., weekdays, and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays. The business is closed on Sundays. · Applicant is being required to limit noise, hours and parking to ensure compatibility with the surrounding uses. · The Conditions of Approval imposed on this use would be required to be met by any future auto uses on this site. Any deviation would require a new Conditional Use Permit. · Proposed structure will have a retail appearance with windows facing the street and driveway. There is no view into the building from the auto door. Planning Commission Minutes of December 10, 1996 Page 5 · Applicant is required to install two street trees on Winchester Boulevard. All parking for the use is located behind the building, with driveway access on the left side. · A six foot tall block wall will separate the use from the residential uses. · All auto dent repairs will be performed inside the building. SARC reviewed and recommends approval. · Staff recommends the granting of a Negative Declaration, having determined that there is no negative impact. Commissioner Alne asked about Condition of Approval No. 8 which encourages future shared access from this site to the neighboring site. As he looks at the site plan, there are trees where shared access would occur. Ms. Barbara Ryan advised that the City's Strategic Plan encourages access from parcel to parcel for commercial uses. If possible, this opportunity will be taken in the future for this site to its adjoining site. However, at this time, the current owner of the neighboring property is unwilling to share access. If that site is ever redeveloped, shared access could be required. To accommodate shared access, some trees would have to be removed. Commissioner Alne presented the Site and Architectural Review Committee report as follows: · SARC recommends approval of this project as submitted. Commissioner Gibbons inquired about the size the of transformer and the screening. Ms. Barbara Ryan answered that staff had suggested placing this transformer on the side of the lot but after discussion with PG&E it has been determined that this is not possible. The transformer will be moved as far back as possible and screened. Mr. Roger Scala, Owner and President of DentPro: · His company serves about 90 clients a day through the use of 9 mobile vans. · DentPro has been in business for the last five years. · Their repair process utilizes small tools and no chemical, buffing or bondo. · This new site will include his accounting and payroll staff and it is anticipated to serve approximately 10-15 cars per day. · This use will generate light traffic and little noise. · Typically his customers drive nice cars and want door dings removed. His business does not handle major body repairs. Acting Chairwoman Keams opened the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 2. Commissioner Alne asked where the nine mobile vans are headquartered and if they would be kept at this location? Planning Commission Minutes of December 10, 1996 Page 6 Mr. Roger Scala answered that the vehicles go home with his technicians. Commissioner Gibbons asked about paint. Mr. Roger Scala replied that his company does not use any paint. Mr. Arthur Ernst, Owner, 2235 S. Winchester Boulevard: · Stated that he sees no need for a body shop on this portion of Winchester as there are many other places where this work can be done. · Does not encourage shared parking because he envisions patrons of neighboring businesses parking in his lot to patronize the neighboring site. Commissioner Alne advised Mr. Ernst that he would not be required to participate in shared access as long as he owns the site. Mr. Arthur Ernst asked about the future. Commissioner Alne answered that shared access could be required for a future owner of his site. Commissioner Gibbons asked about adequacy of parking. Mr. Roger Scala answered that his clients schedule appointments that often take just 15 minutes. Most often his clients wait and take their cars with them. He services about 10 cars per day. He added that his customers would not park on Mr. Ernst's lot because the cars must be physically on his lot in order to be worked upon. His business will also continue to service cars at the homes of their owners. Commissioner Gibbons asked if there is ever a reason to keep cars overnight. Mr. Scala responded that there is no reason to keep cars overnight. Usually, his clients pull their cars right into the service garage for scheduled work. Acting Chairwoman Keams closed the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 2. Commissioner Lowe asked about the size of the parking spaces. Were they compact or standard. Ms. Barbara Ryan answered that the spaces are standard. Planninl~ Commission Minutes of December 10, 1996 Pa~e 7 Motion: Upon motion of Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Jones, the Planning Commission granted a Negative Declaration and adopted Resolution No. 3060 approving a Site and Architectural Approval (S 96-12) and Resolution No. 3061 approving a Conditional Use Permit (UP 96-13) to allow the establishment of an auto dent removal facility on property located at 2205 S. Winchester Boulevard, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Alne, Gibbons, Jones, Kearns, Lindstrom, Lowe, Meyer- Kennedy NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None This approval is final, unless appealed in writing to the City Clerk within 10 days. Acting Chairwoman Keams read Agenda Item No. 3 into the record. 3. TS 96-03 Bowen, B. Public Hearing to consider the application of Mr. Bruce Bowen, on behalf of B & C Homes, Inc., for a Tentative Subdivision Map (TS 96-03) to create six residential lots on property located at 1142 & 1154 Smith Avenue in an R-l-6 (Single Family Residential) Zoning District. A Negative Declaration has been prepared for this project. Tentative City Council Meeting Date: January 21, 1997. Ms. Gloria Sciara, Planner I, presented the staff report as follows: · Applicant is requesting approval of a Tentative Subdivision Map to create six residential lots on a newly created cul-de-sac. · Proposal is consistent with density for the area, meets Zoning requirements, size and lot widths. · Lots are from 6,700 square feet to 8,000 square feet. · The street will have a lesser street width which will allow parking only on one side of the street. · Staff is recommending a vertical curb to protect the fencing along the houses on Kara Way. · Staff is also recommending a tree preservation plan and prepare an inventory to provide to staff. The developer intends to retain a majority of the trees on site, however eight trees will be removed and replaced on a one-to-one ratio. Commissioner Alne presented the Site and Architectural Review Committee report as follows: · SARC recommends approval of this application. Commissioner Alne asked about the vertical curbs and whether they would be included. Planning Commission Minutes of December 10, 1996 Pa~e 8 Ms. Gloria Sciara answered that they were proposed but would require Council approval. Commissioner Alne asked whether this site was posted and/or was it required to be posted. Additionally, he suggested that the San Tomas Area people be informed if the policy against curbs has been changed. Ms. Gloria Sciara advised the Commission that only General Plan and Zone Changes require posting within the San Tomas Area. Commissioner Alne asked about the requirement for a red curb. Will this result in some homes without curb parking. Ms. Gloria Sciara advised that staff will continue to work with Fire on this issue. There is a possibility that no parking will be allowed on the street at all or perhaps only on the western side. Commissioner Alne asked where these people will park. Ms. Gloria Sciara advised that unmarked street parking is available to anyone. Commissioner Lowe inquired about a curved bulb at the entrance to the street. Ms. Gloria Sciara answered that there is a tree there that the developer is trying to preserve. Commissioner Lowe asked who will care for these trees. Ms. Gloria Sciara answered that the property owners will be responsible. A landscape easement and a homeowner's association will be formed to care for the shared landscaping. Acting Chairwoman Keams opened the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 3. Mr. Thomas Paolucci, 1134 Linda Drive: · Stated that he has lived in his home for 20 years. · This is a quiet rural area. · Expressed concern that the last orchard in the area is being lost. · Requested that out of respect for privacy that this project be flipped to have the street on the other side. Commissioner Alne asked if Mr. Paolucci was representing the interests of the people on the other side. Plannin~ Commission Minutes of December 10, 1996 Pa[[e 9 Mr. Paolucci replied that he was not but that they could attend to present their own position. He added that he felt it makes more sense to have two-story houses back to other two-story houses rather than the one-story houses on his street Ms. Carol Muser, 906 Kara Way: · Stated that open space is an asset to the area. · Advised that it is important to preserve trees. Ms. Patricia McCullough, 771 Old Orchard Road: · Stated that she strongly opposes the inclusion of curbs on this project as it is a policy of the San Tomas Area Neighborhood Plan not to include curbs. · Questioned whether one lot in the project has adequate frontage to the street. Ms. Diane Paolucci, 1134 Linda Avenue: · Suggested that the project be flipped. · Stated that she has lived here for a long time. · Said that it would be better if the road was behind her home rather than two-story homes. If the project includes one-story homes, her opinion might change. Chairman Lindstrom asked if Ms. Paolucci's home is one-story. Ms. Paulucci replied that it was a one-story home. Mr. Bruce Bowen, Applicant: · Advised that he is trying to maintain the large trees on this site. · Informed that the houses on Kara are small lots while the houses on Linda are on similar sized lots to his proposed project. That is why is makes more sense to have the new houses back up to the houses on Linda with the new roadway to back up to Kara. · If the street were to be placed neared to Linda, more trees would have to be removed. · Advised that Lot No. 5 is a flag lot and meets the requirement for a 15-foot ingress. · Stated that the design of their homes would include large family rooms at the rear of the homes as a single story element. The two-story element would be to the front of the houses. They will work to reduce views into the existing homes on Linda as much as possible. Commissioner Gibbons added that site lines are considered in the next phase where plan approvals for the specific houses are granted. Mr. Bruce Bowen added that there are issues no matter what side of the lot the houses are placed upon. Commissioner Alne asked if it were required to submit photographs of the surrounding area. Planning Commission Minutes of December 10, 1996 Page 10 Ms. Gloria Sciara answered that photographs were not required for the subdivision map. Commissioner Gibbons asked if the curb was called for under the San Tomas Area Neighborhood Plan. Ms. Gloria Sciara responded that curbs are not required for new streets under the San Tomas Area Plan but that a three foot shoulder is required at the roadway. For existing streets the predominate pattern is followed. If more than 50 percent of a street has improvements, improvements are required. If less than 50 percent of a street has improvements, then no improvements are required. For a new street, no improvements are required. However staff recommends curbs to buffer the fences on Kara. The Smith Avenue frontage does require full improvements. Mr. Tom Paolucci, 1134 Linda Avenue: · Questioned the possibility of 35 foot setbacks. Ms. Carol Muser, 906 Kara Way: · Stated that her street has sidewalks on one side and the other side of the street has red painted curbs. Parking is a problem. Mr. Bruce Bowen, Applicant: · Responded that the 35 foot setback questioned by Mr. Paolucci is actually how far back the second story element would be from the rear wall of the first story due to the large, single- story family rooms at the rear of the homes. · Added that lots 1, 2 and 3 are deep lots with 117 feet. This will allow very large setbacks of 35 feet to the building wall of the first story. · Lots 4 and 5 are wider lots so the houses will be wider to allow sufficient rear setbacks · Advised that they are replacing fences on their property. If the adjacent owners want to look at the new fences, they can remove their old fences. · Additionally, there are some failing retaining walls. Chairman Lindstrom advised that tonight's recommendation to Council is for the Tentative Subdivision Map not the final design of the eventual homes for the site. There are still a lot of things to consider. Commissioner Lowe asked who pays for repairs to retaining walls. Mr. Bruce Bowen answered that the person on whose property a retaining wall is located is the responsible party for repairs, however, he envisions that they will end up paying for them. Acting Chairwoman Keams closed the Public Heating for Agenda Item No. 3. Planning Commission Minutes of December 10, 1996 Pase 11 . Motion: Upon motion of Commissioner Alne, seconded by Commissioner Gibbons, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 3061 recommending approval of Negative Declaration and a Tentative Subdivision Map (TS 96- 03) to allow the creation of six residential lots on property located at 1142 & 1156 Smith Avenue, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Alne, Gibbons, Jones, Kearns, Lindstrom, Lowe, Meyer- Kennedy NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None This project will be considered by the City Council at its meeting of January 21, 1997. Acting Chairwoman Keams at this point tumed the gavel over to Chairman Lindstrom. Chairman Lindstrom read Agenda Item No. 4 into the record. 4. M 96-15 Kim, A. Public Hearing to consider the application of Mr. Albert Kim for approval of a Modification (M 96-16) to a previously- approved Planned Development Permit to allow an outside play area in a portion of the approved parking area for an existing church located at 62 S. San Tomas Aqnino Road in a C-PD (Condominium/Planned Development) Zoning District. This project is Categorically Exempt. Planning Commission decision final, unless appealed within 10 days to the City Clerk. Mr. Tim J. Haley, Associate Planner, presented the staff report as follows: · Applicant is seeking a Modification to a previously approved Planned Development Permit which allowed a two-story commercial building to be utilized as a church. · The request is to convert a portion of the parking area into a playground. · The proposed location for the playground is at the southeast comer of the lot behind the Taco Bell Restaurant. · The playground includes 1,900 square feet and requires the elimination of 8 parking spaces. · The church has an agreement with Downey Savings to allow parking on Sundays during church use. · The proposed playground will be used from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Mondays through Saturdays. · A condition of approval is included that requires review of the hours of operation should noise become a problem for the adjoining residential uses. · Staff recommends that the Commission adopt a Resolution recommending that Council approve this Modification to allow the playground. Planning Commission Minutes of December 10, 1996 Page 12 Chairman Lindstrom asked whether Commission action is final. Mr. Tim Haley advised that since this is a Planned Development Zoning District, Council has the final decision making authority. Commissioner Keams presented the Site and Architectural Review Committee report as follows: · SARC is supportive but suggested the placement of the playground elsewhere on the site to reduce potential impact on residential uses. Mr. Tim Haley added that SARC had suggested placement of the play area closer to the building but the applicant prefers the location they have selected. Commissioner Lowe asked if the letter authorizing parking was included in the packet. Mr. Tim Haley replied that it was not part of the packet but is on file. Commissioner Lowe asked if the agreement could be revoked. Mr. Tim Haley answered that Condition 7 requires that the parking agreement meet the requirements of the City Attorney. Commissioner Gibbons asked how many spaces were available at Downey Savings. Mr. Tim Haley replied that there are 19 spaces available at Downey Savings. Chairman Lindstrom opened the Public Heating for Agenda Item No. 4. Ms. Linda Park, Korean Baptist Church: · Advised that they are not removing the asphalt under the playground but rather are using a pad on top of the asphalt. This can be removed in the event that parking ever became a problem and the playground had to be abandoned. · The location selected is believed to be the quietest and safest place for the playground as it has the least amount of traffic. · This playground will provide the children with a space to be physically active and to interact. Commissioner Lowe asked if there is a way to lock the play area to prevent Taco Bell patrons from entering the area after hours. Ms. Linda Park replied that there is a fence and gate facing Taco Bell. Commissioner Gibbons asked if there was lighting proposed. Planning Commission Minutes of December 10, 1996 Page 13 Ms. Linda Park said that lighting is part of the proposal. Chairman Lindstrom closed the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 4. Motion: Upon motion of Commissioner Alne, seconded by Commissioner Kearns, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 3063 recommending approval of a Modification (M 96-15) to a previously approved Planned Development Permit to allow an outside play area in a portion of the approved parking area for an existing church located at 62 S. San Tomas Aquino Road, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Alne, Gibbons, Jones, Kearns, Lindstrom, Lowe, Meyer- Kennedy NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None This item will be considered by the City Council at its meeting of January 21, 1997. Chairman Lindstrom read Agenda Item No. 5 into the record. M 96-16 (UP 91-02) Coast Oil Company Public Hearing to consider the application of Coast Oil Company for a Modification (M 96-16) of a previously- approved Conditional Use Permit (LIP 91-02) to allow 24-hour operating hours for a service center (Rotten Robbie's) located at 370 E. Hamilton Avenue in a C-1-S (Neighborhood Commercial) Zoning District. This project is Categorically Exempt. Planning Commission decision final, unless appealed with 10 days to the City Clerk. Ms. Gloria Sciara, Planner I, presented the staff report as follows: · Applicant is seeking 24-hour operating hours. · Site is located at the comer of Hamilton and Central Avenues. · Use includes retail and gasoline sales. · Proposal is to go from standard operating hours of 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. to 24-hour operation. Liquor sales are limited by law to 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. No liquor sales are allowed from 2 a.m. to 6 am. · Staff has two recommendations. One, that the driveway off Hamilton Avenue be limited to exiting. Two, that a tree be planted near the entrance. Chairman Lindstrom clarified that staff proposes to limit Hamilton Avenue to exiting only and Central Avenue to both entering and exiting the site. Plannin~ Commission Minutes of December 10, 1996 Pal~e 14 Commissioner Alne asked if there was a Vehicle Code violation if drivers entered into a site despite markings that read, "Exit Only." Ms. Gloria Sciara replied that there was no Vehicle Code violation. Other measures would have to be taken to prevent entering from Hamilton Avenue. Commissioner Lowe asked if the City's Traffic Engineer supported this proposal. Ms. Gloria Sciara replied that he did. Commissioner Jones asked why the restriction. Commissioner Gibbons asked if the Union 76 station across the street has 24-hour operation. Ms. Gloria Sciara answered that they did not. Commissioner Lowe asked if that station has the same restrictions on entering from Hamilton. Ms. Gloria Sciara said that they did not. Their pumps are further fi'om Hamilton Avenue than the pumps at this station. Commission Meyer-Kennedy stated that she felt this restriction would improve traffic flow and safety on Hamilton as this station is very busy. She agrees with the recommendation to limit entrance to the site from Central. Commissioner Lowe stated that he disagreed. Chairman Lindstrom opened the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 5. Ms. Karen Nessel, 430 N. Central Avenue: · Advised that her home is two doors down Central from this service station. · Asks that the station not be allow to go to 24-hour operation. · Concerns about liquor sales and has already seen partying in the commercial site's parking lot on her street after hours. · Has had problems with noise. Fuel delivery tracks honk horns often. · Union 76 station closes at midnight. Ms. Samatha Nessel, 430 N. Central: · Expressed concern for the safety of the employees, not wanting to see them get robbed as the Wells Fargo Bank nearby was recently. Plannint~ Commission Minutes of December 10, 1996 Pa~e 15 Mr. Tom Robinson, 365 Johnson, Los Gatos: · Agreed that he did not want his station to get robbed. · Asked that the tree be removed from the conditions to leave the building completely visible and to discourage loitering. If the tree is required, asked that it not be placed in a raised container. · Mentioned that they have installed 10 trees when the Site approval was done, installed a lawn area and continue to plant seasonal flowers. They want this to be an attractive area. · Expressed concern about the requirement to allow only exiting from Hamilton Avenue. This is inconvenient to the customers and may create more of a traffic hazard. Additionally, the signs may be ignored. · Requested that the 24-hour operation be approved. Commissioner Alne asked about the timing of deliveries. Mr. Tom Robinson advised that deliveries occur any time during the 24-hour day as needed. The best time is in the middle of the night when customer traffic is light. Commissioner Alne asked how they can control the noises from the track. Mr. Tom Robinson expressed concern and stated that the honking is generally cars trying to get around the large truck. Promised to work with neighbors to resolve this issue. Stated that he does not like to have conflicts with the neighbors of his business sites. Commissioner Alne asked again why Hamilton Avenue was being suggested for exiting only. Ms. Gloria Sciara stated that this is the recommendation of the Traffic Engineer. It is common to have all departments review projects and provide requirements. Commissioner Jones asked how many other service stations offer 24-hour operation. Ms. Gloria Sciara advised that there are about a dozen stations with 24-hour operation, including Shell on Hamilton, the AM/PM Mini-Mart on Campbell and the BP Station on Campbell. Several were established prior to the Ordinance which calls for a Use Permit. Those businesses are grandfathered. Commissioner Meyer-Kennedy stated that something needs to be done to handle traffic backups on Hamilton. Plannin~ Commission Minutes of December 10, 1996 Pal~e 16 Mr. Michael Cowlitz, 380 N. Central Avenue: · Stated that he is opposed to this 24-hour operation. · Says that it will not bring anything positive to the area. · There is already a Shell station with 24-hour operation just down the street. This use does not interfere with any residential uses. · This use creates unwanted nighttime traffic, particularly on Central. · This use could reduce property value and cause a lower quality of life in the area as well as promote loitering. Mr. Tom Robinson: · Stated that he understands that the surrounding residents' concerns seem to be mainly the sale of alcohol. However, alcohol is already available in the area. Legally no alcohol sales can occur between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. · Hamilton carries a lot of traffic. Most of the sales anticipated at this site remains gasoline. Chairman Lindstrom asked about Police review of this proposal. Ms. Gloria Sciara advised that the proposal is sent to Police for review and includes a site plan, description of operation and requirements. Police had no comments nor imposed any conditions. Mr. Michael Cowlitz, 380 N. Central: · Stated that his main concern is Central Avenue and traffic impacts on Central Avenue. Chairman Lindstrom closed the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 5. Commissioner Keams stated that she is not supportive of 24-hour operations at this location due to the negative impact on the area. Commissioner Alne agreed that he could not support this proposal. Commissioner Lowe stated that the issues appear to be the tree, 24-hour operation and direction of traffice. He stated that he will not support this application. Planning Commission Minutes of December 10, 1996 Pal~e 17 Motion: Upon motion of Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Lowe, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 3064 denying a Modification (M 96-16) of a previously-approved Conditional Use Permit (UP 91-02) to allow 24-hour operating hours for a service station (Rotten Robbie's) located at 370 E. Hamilton Avenue, by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Alne, Gibbons, Jones, Kearns, Lindstrom, Lowe, Meyer- Kennedy None None None This decision is final, unless appealed in writing to the City Clerk within 10 days. Item No. 6 was continued to January 14, 1997. Chairman Lindstrom read Agenda Item No. 7 into the record. 7. SA 96-59 Ultramar/Beacon Hearing to consider the application of Ultramar/Beacon for approval of a Sign Application (SA 96-59) to allow six signs for a new service station on property located at 921 W. Hamilton Avenue in a PD (Planned Development) Zoning District. This project is Categorically Exempt. Planning Commission decision final, unless appealed within 10 days to the City Clerk. Ms. Aki Irani, Planner I, presented the staff report as follows: · Applicant is seeking approval for six signs for a new service station/convenience store at 921 W. Hamilton Avenue, across from Mervyn's. · Included are a 14-foot freestanding sign, a 10 square foot wall sign, a 4 square foot logo and three 37 square foot spanner signs at the pump islands. · Staff can approve the freestanding sign and wall sign. Other signs require Commission approval of a Sign exception. · Staff finds the request excessive and recommends approval of the logo and one 37-square foot spanner sign. Additionally, staff recommends a reduction in the height of the freestanding sign from 14 feet to 11. SARC also recommended this reduction. · The Commission has approved freestanding signs for other service stations, less than 14 feet high. Planning Commission Minutes of December 10, 1996 Page 18 · Staff's proposal would allow four signs with a total signage area of 91.5 feet. Maximum sign area allowed under the Sign Ordinance is 1 O0 square feet. · Sign design incorporates a blue background with white lettering, a red stripe and a gold eagle. Commissioner Keams presented the Site and Architectural Review Committee report as follows: · SARC is supportive of an 11 foot high freestanding sign, one wall sign and one spanner sign over the gas pump facing Hamilton Avenue. Mr. Dan O'Hara, Sign Development, Inc., Applicant: · Advised that he has met with SARC and his client had agreed to drop request for two of three spanner signs. · Presented an alternative design for the monument sign to include a sign 7.6 feet high by 10 feet long. This represents sign area of 55 square feet versus 40 square feet. This sign has a dark blue background and is internally lit. Commissioner Alne asked for the total square footage of all this signage. Mr. Dan O'Hara replied that the total is 105 square feet. Commissioner Gibbons advised that she is inclined to support this revised submittal. Commissioner Lowe added that he concurred. Commissioner Jones expressed concem that the Commission appears to be granting more signage for service stations than it does to other types of retail uses. Motion: Upon motion of Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Gibbons, the Planning Commission approved Sign Application (SA 96-59) to allow a total of four signs (105 square feet), including the revised 7.6 x 10 foot freestanding sign, for a new service station on property located at 921 W. Hamilton Avenue, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Alne, Gibbons, Kearns, Lindstrom, Lowe, Meyer-Kennedy NOES: Jones ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None This approval is final, unless appealed in writing to the City Clerk within 10 days. Plannin~ Commission Minutes of December 10, 1996 Pa~e 19 8. Election of 1997 Chair and Vice Chair. Motion: Upon motion of Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Meyer- Kennedy, the Planning Commission nominated and elected Commissioner Susan Kearns to serve as 1997 Planning Commission Chair. (7-0) Motion: Upon motion of Commissioner Gibbons, seconded by Commissioner Alne the Planning Commission nominated and elected Commissioner Dennis Lowe to serve as 1997 Planning Commission Vice Chair. (7-0) REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR The written report of Mr. Steve Piasecki, Community Development Director, was accepted as presented with the following additions: · Staff has distributed a memo changing the meeting date for the next SARC meeting from December 26, 1996, to January 14, 1997, at 3 p.m. Commissioner Kearns appointed Commissioners Lowe and Alne to serve on SARC in 1997. Commissioner Gibbons thanked Chairman Lindstrom for his guidance. ADJOURNMENT The Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m. to the next Planning Commission meeting of January 14, 1997, in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 70 North First Street, Campbell, California. SUBMITTED BY: Corinne A. Shinn, Recording Secretary APPROVED BY: ATTEST: 19iel' lqjn~ Steve Piasecki, Secretary