PC Min 11/28/1995CITY OF CAMPBELL PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
7:30 P.M. TUESDAY
NOVEMBER 28, 1995
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The Planning Commission meeting of November 28, 1995, was called to order at
7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 70 North First Street, Campbell, California by
Chairwoman Meyer-Kennedy, and the following proceedings were had, to wit:
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present:
Chairwoman:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Jane Meyer-Kennedy
Mel Lindstrom
I. Alne
Brad Jones
Susan A. Kearns
Dennis Lowe
Commissioners Absent: None
Staff Present:
Community
Development Director:
Senior Planner:
Planner I:
Planner I:
Planning Assistant:
City Attorney:
Acting City Engineer:
Reporting Secretary:
Steve Piasecki
Darryl M. Jones
Barbara Schoetz Ryan
Aki Honda
Kristi Ashburn
William Seligmann
Michelle Quinney
Corinne A. Shinn
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: On motion of Commissioner Lindstrom, seconded by
Commissioner Lowe, the Planning Commission minutes of
November 14, 1995, were approved. (6-0)
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COMMUNICATIONS
1. Revised Findings and Conditions of Approval for Agenda Item No. 1.
Copy of C-2-S (General Commercial) Zoning Ordinance for reference on
Agenda Item No. 2.
3. Two diagrams relating to Agenda Item No. 3.
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS OR POSTPONEMENTS
Community Development Director Steve Piasecki advised the Commission that
the applicant for Agenda Item No. 1 has requested that his item be considered at
the end of the agenda.
ORAL REOUESTS: There were no oral requests.
PUBLIC HEARING
Chairwoman Meyer-Kennedy read Agenda Item No. 2 (Agenda Item No. I will be
heard at the end of the agenda) into the record.
2. UP 95-19
Public Hearing to consider the application of Mr. Wayne
Renshaw, on behalf of David Takamoto Associates, for
approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow for retail
automotive sales on property located at 2931 S. Winchester
Boulevard in a C-2-S (General Commercial) Zoning District.
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Kristi Ashburn, Planning Assistant, presented the staff report as follows:
Applicant is seeking a Conditional Use Permit to allow auto sales.
Site is zoned C-2-S (General Commercial) which allows retail auto use.
Proposed use is consistent with the General Plan Designation.
Applicant will utilize an existing 7,100 square foot building for the resale and
refinance of automobiles to other auto dealers.
Use will include temporary storage of vehicles behind the rear of the building
and within the building.
Business will be conducted during standard business hours, from 6 a.m. to 11
p.m.
At a future date, the applicant is proposing to lease out half of the building
for commercial uses as allowed under the C-2-S (General Commercial)
Zoning District.
Project includes exterior improvements and the addition of overhead doors
which will allow the applicant to bring automobiles into and through the
building to parking spaces at the rear and within the building. Building will
receive new stucco work at the front.
Use requires two parking spaces to accommodate proposed employees for
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initial use. When 3,350 square feet of space is leased out in the future for a
second use, 17 additional spaces will be required at a parking ratio of 1 space
for every 200 square feet of retail space.
Applicant is proposing additional landscaping and will comply with the
Streetscape Standards for Winchester Boulevard.
Signage is not proposed as part of this approval. Applicant will work out
signage needs with staff.
The Site and Architectural Review Committee discussed this project at its
meeting held November 17th and was supportive.
Chairwoman Meyer-Kennedy opened the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 1.
Mr. David Takamoto, David Takamoto Associates:
· He has no problems with the conditions.
Had questioned Condition of Approval No. 4 which calls for the installation
of a street light. Wanted to have staff provide him with an estimate of the
anticipated cost to install such a street light.
Ms. Michelle Quinney, Acting City Engineer, replied that the Public Works
Department usually asks for a bond in an amount between $1,500 and $2,000 per
light.
MOTION:
On motion of Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner
Kearns, the Planning Commission moved to close the Public
Hearing (6-0).
MOTION:
On motion of Commissioner Lindstrom, seconded by
Commissioner Alne, the Planning Commission adopted
Resolution No. 3011 approving a Conditional Use Permit to allow
retail automobile sales on property located at 2931 S. Winchester
Boulevard, by the following roll-call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Alne, Jones, Kearns, Lindstrom, Lowe, Meyer-Kennedy
None
None
None
This approval is effective in 10 days unless appealed in writing to the City Clerk.
Chairwoman Meyer-Kennedy read Agenda Item No. 3 into the record.
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3. E 95-07
Public Hearing to consider the application of Gary and Tracey
Govola for approval of a fence exception to allow an 10 foot, 9
inch rear yard fence on property located at 796 Gwen Drive in
an R-l-6 (Single Family Residential) Zoning District.
Ms.
Aki Honda, Planner I, presented the staff report as follows:
Applicant is seeking approval to add 4 feet, 2 inches to an existing 6 foot, 7
inch rear yard fence.
The fence is already in place and a Code Enforcement complaint brought the
illegal fence to the attention of City staff.
Applicant is seeking additional privacy.
The Site and Architectural Review Committee recommended a maximum
height of 8 feet from the lowest finished grade (located on the Loyalton Drive
side behind the applicant's home).
Staff recommends allowing the applicant an 8 foot fence from his finished
grade which is higher than the Loyalton Drive side.
Commissioner Lindstrom asked which property had the lower grade level, the
Loyalton side or the Gwen side.
Commissioner Alne asked for clarification as to whether staff was recommending
allowing the applicant to install a 6 foot fence from the deck level.
Ms. Aki Honda responded that staff was suggesting that the applicant be allowed
to install an 8 foot fence from the finished grade of the applicant's property.
Commissioner Alne asked what the Ordinance required.
Ms. Aki Honda responded that the Ordinance calls for a measurement from the
highest finished grade.
Commissioner Alne asked what the applicant's reason was for requiring such a
tall fence.
Ms. Aki Honda responded that the applicant is seeking additional privacy.
Commissioner Alne asked what specific privacy needs the applicant had.
Ms. Aki Honda responded that the house to the rear of the applicant's was a two-
story structure.
Commissioner Alne asked if the Ordinance had a provision for higher fences
simply due to the fact that the rear neighboring house was a two-story structure.
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Ms. Aki Honda answered that the Ordinance did not have a provision in such a
situation.
Commissioner Lowe sought clarification in that it appears that the drawings also
depict an extra 6 feet in length of the taller height fence at the side yard in addition
to the rear yard fence.
Ms. Aki Honda advised that the applicant is seeking to make a distance of 6 feet of
the side fence as high as the rear fence.
Commissioner Kearns presented the Site and Architectural Review Committee
report as follows:
· SARC was not aware of the two foot retaining wall on Loyalton which makes
such a difference in the finished grade and therefore defers a
recommendation to the wishes of the Planning Commission.
With the information provided to SARC, the members of the Committee
were willing to support a maximum height of 8 feet but the retaining wall
changes that fact.
Chairwoman Meyer-Kennedy asked whether SARC would like an opportunity to
reconsider.
Commissioner Lindstrom suggested that the Commission could best decided this
matter. He added that SARC did not have enough information. The fence,
however, has already been installed and came to the attention of the City as a Code
Enforcement complaint. SARC seemed inclined to find the current height too
tall and felt that it should be reduced a bit. As is, this fence is still too high to be
convenient to the neighbors.
Ms. Aki Honda advised the Commission that the difference between the height of
the retaining wall on the Loyalton properties and the height of the finished grade
on the Gwen property is two inches.
Commissioner Alne advised that the Ordinance is clear that 6 feet above grade is
adequate required to provide an adequate level of privacy. It is reasonable to
allow a bit extra to account for the deck height. The applicant has the right to a
fence that is 6 feet above the deck height and no more. Applicant has not
demonstrated a reason to allow a higher fence than that.
Chairwoman Meyer-Kennedy advised that she agreed with Commissioner Alne's
assessment.
Chairwoman Meyer-Kennedy opened the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 3.
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Mr. Gary Govola, applicant, 796 Gwen Drive:
· The house directly behind his is a two-story structure.
· The windows of this rear neighboring house looks directly into his two
bathroom windows.
· Advised that he is not trying to break City codes nor obstruct views.
· Stated that he had obtained the consent of his neighbors.
· Informed that he has spent $7,000 in constructing his new fence.
· Advised that while he had paid $275,000 for his home, a recent appraisal
gives a value of $245,000 despite his additional spending of $30,000 in
improvements. The appraiser informed him that one detriment is the lack
of privacy on the property.
· Suggested that he would be willing to reduce the fence height to 9 feet.
· Also advised that the neighbors who are against his fence never made their
feelings known to him or he would have tried to work with them to come
up with a reasonable solution.
Chairwoman Meyer-Kennedy asked for clarification as to whether Mr. Govola
would be satisfied with a 9 foot fence.
Mr. Gary Govola replied that a 9 foot fence would allow his privacy for his
bathrooms. Ask advised that he had assumed most of the cost for this fence.
Commissioner Alne suggested that it was not logical to allow such a high fence
simply because a neighboring home was two-story. City is generally supportive of
the planting of trees to create a natural screening. Unfortunately, Mr. Govola
spent $7,000 on a fence instead of planting trees that are pretty universally
accepted.
Commissioner Kearns sought clarification that variances in fence height are
allowed.
Mr. Steve Piasecki, Community Development Director, responded that the City
has approved exceptions to the Ordinance allowing 8 foot fences in the past.
Mr. Gary Govola advised that he could plant trees which would ruin views for his
neighbors.
Commissioner Alne added that his fence could also impact future buyers of
property in the immediate vicinity, however, he stated it appears that most of the
surrounding neighbors support the fence.
Mr. Gary Govola advised that the rear neighbors are renters but that he could
obtain a signed letter of support from the actual property owner.
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Mr. Brent Martin, 783 Loyalton Drive, addressed the Commission:
· Stated how he regrets meeting Mr. Govola in such a manner.
· Advised that his home has frosted glass in the bathroom windows to ensure
privacy.
· Informed how he came home one day to find this fence already in place.
· Admitted that the fence is well built and attractive and that he would use the
same contractor for his own fence.
· Suggested that Mr. Govola's finished grade level has been artificially
enhanced due to the addition of a deck.
· Informed that he had purchased his own lot specifically because of the lower
grade which automatically creates an 8.5 foot fence height.
· Advised that he had studied the City's previous record in approving fence
exceptions and found little consistency. Mentioned specifically the request
for a 6-foot front yard fence for safety concerns of a property owner whose
home was fronted by a bus stop. This homeowner was limited to a 4 foot
fence.
Commissioner Alne advised Mr. Martin that that particular applicant had actually
been granted a fence height 6 inches higher than allowed under the City
Ordinance. The difference in that case from Mr. Govola's is the fact that Mr.
Govola's fence is in the rear yard.
Commissioner Lowe gave credit to Mr. Govola for his apparent pride in his
property. Stated that he would support staff's recommendation.
Mr. Gary Govola advised that his was not the only house in the area with a tall
fence. Advised that planting trees for privacy is not in his best interests. Since
this fence is in the rear year, it is not widely visible. Surrounding property
owners were provided with cost estimates for the fence installation, however, he
paid most of the cost.
Commissioner Lowe asked whether the applicant was aware of City requirements
when he installed his fence.
Mr. Gary Govola responded that he was not. He felt that he had done all necessary
simply by obtaining consent from his adjacent neighbors. His home has been in
place for 27 years.
Commissioner Alne advised that a legally interested neighbor's objection should
be respected. A fence that is 6 feet above the deck is the most that the applicant
could expect. The property owner should have taken privacy issues into
consideration when selecting to purchase this home.
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Community Development Director Steve Piasecki clarified three options currently
under consideration:
1. Take Commissioner Alne's suggestion to allow a 6 foot, 7 inch fence.
2. Adopt staff's recommendation to allow an 8 foot fence (from grade).
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Approve the applicant's request for a fence that is 9 feet high or I foot higher
than that proposed by staff. From the Loyalton side, this fence will be 10 feet,
4 inches tall.
Commissioner Lindstrom asked for clarification that this fence came to the
attention of the City as a Code Enforcement complaint.
Ms. Aki Honda replied that was correct.
Commissioner Lindstrom asked why a letter against the fence was not
incorporated in the staff report.
Ms. Aki Honda replied that obtaining letters of support was a step undertaken by
the applicant as part of the application process.
Commissioner Alne clarified that one neighbor objects to the fence, one neighbor
was never heard from and two support the fence.
Commissioner Alne made a motion to apply the City Ordinance
and limit the fence to 6 feet above the highest finished grade.
Motion died for lack of a second.
MOTION:
On motion of Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner
Kearns, the Planning Commission moved to approve a fence
exception and adopt staff recommendation to allow an 8 foot fence
from the highest finished grade on property located at 796 Gwen
Drive in an R-l-6 (Single Family Residential) Zoning District, by the
following roll-call vote:
Commissioner Lindstrom wished to make a few points prior to the roll call vote:
· The Commission spent more time and money than should have been
necessary since no permit was obtained in advance of installing this fence.
· The Commission must take the action it is taking because the City as a whole
must be considered.
· Expressed regret that money was spent in advance and the fence built
without permits.
· Stated that neighbors must work together whenever possible.
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Commissioner Alne stated again his belief that the applicant has not made a
reasonable case to allow a higher fence and the objection of the neighbor should be
taken into account. The simple fact that the rear neighboring house is a two-story
is not enough cause to build exceedingly high fences. To approve this exception is
to gut the Ordinance and will prove troublesome in the future.
Commissioner Jones announced his agreement with Commissioner Alne. The
property owner already benefits from additional privacy due to the difference in
the grade level of the properties.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Kearns, Lindstrom, Lowe, Meyer-Kennedy
Alne, Jones
None
None
Mr. Steve Piasecki, Community Development Director, advised the audience that
this matter may be appealed within 10 calendar days.
Chairwoman Meyer-Kennedy read Agenda Item No. 4 into the record.
4. S 95-38
Public Hearing to consider the application of Laurie Doss, on
behalf of LZ Premiums, for approval of an exception to the
Sign Ordinance to allow the reuse of an existing non-
conforming sign on property located at 241 E. Campbell
Avenue in a C-3-S (Central Business District).
Ms. Barbara Ryan, Planner I, presented the staff report as follows:
· This project is exempt from environmental review.
· The site is the former Jeffers Men's Store building located in downtown
Campbell.
· Applicant is seeking approval to reuse the non-conforming sign. The sign
does not conform for three reasons:
1. It is located above the parapet.
2. It exceeds the allowable square footage.
3. The sign is a projecting sign rather than a wall sign.
· The applicants have recently purchased the building to house their discount
home electronics business which for 17 years was operated out of San Jose on
Saratoga Avenue.
· The sign is needed to make their business more visible.
· Proposed color scheme is teal, white and chrome.
· Sign will be illuminated with white and teal neon.
· Findings that must be made to support the continued use of a non-
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conforming sign include:
1. The use is not adequately identified.
2. The site is difficult to located.
3. The use is of such a size or so located that a larger sign will best serve the
community.
Staff is able to make Finding No. 1 -- The use is not adequately identified.
Based upon this finding, staff can recommend approval of the continued use
of the non-conforming sign.
Commissioner Lower asked whether there was any historical significance to the
sign.
Ms. Barbara Ryan responded that the sign had no historical value but was simply a
1950's era sign.
Commissioner Kearns presented the Site and Architectural Review Committee
report as follows:
· SARC was supportive of this sign request.
Commissioner Alne advised that a legal non-conforming sign was considered
grandfathered. Under the Sign Ordinance such a sign lives out until a new use
comes in whereby the new use requires a sign that conforms with current
standards. Murphy's Tavern was recently before the Commission after the
grandfathered sign was refaced without approvals and therefore became illegal.
Questioned why the Planning Commission can support this change when it did
not support Murphy's sign.
Commissioner Lindstrom advised that each sign is considered on its own merit
based upon location and the sign itself. Advised that he had actually supported
the continued use of the Murphy's Tavern sign as did SARC.
Steve Piasecki, Community Development Department, advised that staff must
look at required findings provided in the Ordinance to support the continued use
of a non-conforming sign. Murphy's Tavern sign did not meet any required
findings.
Commissioner Lowe asked if the canopy was self imposed.
Steve Piasecki, Community Development Department, advised that the canopy
was existing when the applicants purchased the building.
Ms. Barbara Ryan informed the Commission that the square footage of the LZ
Premiums sign is 35 which is permitted while the square footage of Murphy's sign
was larger than permitted under the Sign Ordinance.
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Ms. Laurie Doss, Applicant:
· Her customers are finding it difficult to locate her new building, particularly
when coming from Bascom Avenue.
MOTION:
On motion of Commissioner Kearns, seconded by Commissioner
Lowe, the Planning Commission approved SA 95-38 to allow the
reuse by LZ Premiums of an existing non-conforming sign on
property located at 241 E. Campbell Avenue, by the following roll-
call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Alne, Jones, Kearns, Lindstrom, Lowe, Meyer-Kennedy
None
None
None
This approval is effective in 10 days unless appealed in writing to the City Clerk.
Chairwoman Meyer-Kennedy read Agenda Item No. 1 into the record.
1. S 95-13
Public Hearing to consider the application of Mr. Wesley
Fieldhouse, on behalf of Staples, Inc., for a Site and
Architectural to allow modification to an existing building
located at 500 E. Hamilton Avenue in a C-2-S (General
Commercial) Zoning District.
Ms. Aki Honda, Planner I, presented the staff report as follows:
· Applicant is seeking to place an office superstOre at this location with 20,000
square feet of retail space.
· Project includes tenant improvements and exterior improvements.
· Both the General Plan and the Zoning are Commercial and consistent with
this proposed use.
· Surrounding uses are Home Depot (west); Shell Oil Service Station (east);
Breuners (north) and an office building (south).
· Staff has met numerous times with the applicant's architect and received the
latest plans on Tuesday.
· Staff recommendations include:
1. Larger entrance.
2. Cornice features on freestanding sign.
3. Building design. Initial plans had the loading door on the east (visible
from Hamilton Avenue). Staff has convinced the applicant to move the
loading door to the back. In addition, the applicant has agreed to add
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more glass to the front of the store to create a more storefront
appearance.
Main concerns at this time are traffic. The driveway from Hamilton will be
used solely to enter the site. The City's Traffic Engineer has estimated that
vehicle trips p.m. Peak hour will increase by 29 from 53 vehicle trips to 82.
Traffic mitigation measures have been outlined by City staff. Applicant is to
participate in cost sharing of the Salmar widening at a cost of $11,260.
Staff was still working out Conditions of Approval this afternoon and new
Conditions have been distributed at this beginning of this evening's meeting.
Many of the new Conditions are from Public Works and related to traffic and
circulation concerns.
The plans are still lacking some required information and the applicant must
correct the property lines, show the easements and driveways and include the
streetscape standard requirements.
Most of the Conditions of Approval outlined for this project are standard.
Based upon the SARC review of this project on November 17th, the
applicant:
1. Must remove the color bands proposed to be painted along the walls.
2. Must enhance the windows and columns.
3. Must make the architectural details of the sign consistent with the
details on the building.
Staff recommends that the Commission adopt a Mitigated Negative
Declaration and adopt a Resolution incorporating the revised Findings and
Conditions of Approval.
Chairwoman Meyer-Kennedy asked whether the SARC requirements have been
addressed.
Steve Piasecki, Community Development Department, added that the Conditions
of Approval are administrative and standard.
Commissioner Lowe announced that he was excited about the project and found it
to be a good project. However, he expressed concerns about adding traffic to
Salmar particularly left turns.
Chairwoman Meyer-Kennedy added her concerns.
Commissioner Kearns presented the Site and Architectural Review Committee
report as follows:
· SARC was supportive of this project with the following conditions:
1. Remove the painted red band around the building.
2. Use window glass that is not reflective.
3. Enhance the columns.
4. Sign on Hamilton Avenue to be architecturally compatible with the
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building.
Chairwoman Meyer-Kennedy opened the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 1.
Mr. Carl F. Robertson, Applicant's representative.
· Thanked staff for expediting their application as they are trying to complete
everything by January to finalize the lease.
· Site has a lot of challenges.
· Has received late feedback from corporate office.
· Some Conditions of Approval are new.
· Questioned the need to begin construction within one year from date of
approval.
· Requested approval of the application as recommended by staff.
· Would like opportunity to work with staff on Conditions and may appeal
some imposed Conditions of Approval.
· Announced that it is their intent/desire to receive approval of their project
but that there are details yet to be determined by their corporate office.
City Attorney William Seligmann advised Mr. Robertson that absent an appeal to
City Council within 10 days of a Planning Commission approval, the applicant
must comply with all approved Conditions of Approval.
Steve Piasecki, Community Development Department, advised the applicant that
they would have the option not to build their project. Also stated that City staff
worked to accommodate the applicant's rushed schedule.
Chairwoman Meyer-Kennedy suggested a continuance.
Steve Piasecki, Community Development Department, advised that the applicant
was asking for approval.
Commissioner Lowe announced that he was concerned about the amount that is
still up in the air on this project.
Steve Piasecki, Community Development Department, again advised that the
applicant would have the option to appeal within 10 days.
Commissioner Lowe suggested that it would be best to table this item to the next
meeting.
Steve Piasecki, Community Development Department, suggested that that option
was in place, however, the applicant has tight deadlines.
Chairwoman Meyer-Kennedy asked what staff recommended.
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Steve Piasecki, Community Development Department, recommended that the
Commission approve the project with the Conditions of Approval.
Commissioner Lowe asked if additional fees would be imposed if the applicant
makes major changes in their project.
Steve Piasecki, Community Development Department, responded that additional
fees would be imposed if the applicant proposes a whole new site plan. It appears
that the applicants want to attempt to obtain approval of their original plan which
staff did not support initially and would not support at this time.
Commissioner Alne suggested that the applicant did not understand what an
appeal means in this situation.
Mr. Carl Robertson asked if they would be forced to perform.
Commissioner Alne responded that either the project gets built under the
approved site plan and with the approved Conditions of Approval or it does not
get built at all.
Mr. Carl Robertson stated that he found some of the Conditions unreasonable.
Steve Piasecki, Community Development Department, again stated that the
applicants could follow through on their approval or not. Later they have the
option to refile a new plan with additional fees.
Chairwoman Meyer-Kennedy expressed concern that the applicant does not
appear to have the support of its own corporate offices.
Steve Piasecki, Community Development Department, suggested that the project
be continued for two weeks, to the meeting of December 12, 1995, in order to
clarify the Conditions of Approval.
Commissioner Lindstrom sought clarification that these clarifications would not
include a new site plan.
Steve Piasecki, Community Development Department, advised that the applicants
would be limited in changes. No substantial change can be considered on such
short notice as the plans would again need to be circulated and reviewed by all
appropriate City Departments.
Mr. Carl Robertson asked whether only one meeting remained for the year.
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Steve Piasecki, Community Development Department, replied yes, the meeting of
December 12, 1995, is the last of the year.
Commissioner Alne reiterated that there are limitations and that review cannot
be done in too short a time. No substantial changes can be considered within the
next two weeks.
Mr. Carl Robertson advised that he had concerns over costs of the traffic
mitigation measures. He is not in a position to accept the Conditions of Approval.
Steve Piasecki, Community Development Department, again recommended
continuance.
MOTION:
On motion of Commissioner Lindstrom, seconded by
Commissioner Alne, the Planning Commission unanimously
moved to continue the Public Hearing to the meeting 0f December
12,1995 (6-0).
REPORT OF THE (2OMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
The written report of Mr. Steve Piasecki, Community Development Director was
accepted as presented with no additions.
Commissioner Lindstrom asked about the appeal of the decision of the Planning
Commission denying a Use Permit to allow beer and wine sales in conjunction
with an existing service station.
Steve Piasecki, Community Development Department, advised that the Council
overturned the Commission's decision due to other such uses having been
approved. This application will be reviewed in six months. He added that the
Pruneyard appeal for the freeway-oriented sign was denied.
Commissioner Lindstrom inquired about the upcoming application for Gold's
Gym.
Mr. Darryl Jones advised that the previous approval has expired. A different
applicant is seeking approval to establish a similar use at the site.
Commissioner Lowe, in reviewing the copy of the C-2-S (General Commercial)
Zoning Ordinance, inquired whether on Page 2, Item 2, "games of skill" could be
interpreted as gambling.
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City Attorney William Seligmann responded that it would require a vote of the
electorate to allow any gambling in Campbell.
Mr. Darryl Jones advised the Commission that two members need to be appointed
to the Selection Committee in order to select the Architectural Advisor and
Landscape Advisor for 1996.
Chairwoman Meyer-Kennedy appointed Commissioners Lindstrom and Kearns.
Mr. Darryl Jones inquired whether Friday would continue to work out for SARC
meetings. Both Commissioners Lindstrom and Kearns advised that Friday at 9:30
a.m. was working for them.
Steve Piasecki, Community Development Department, advised the Commission
that at the December 12, 1995, meeting the election of 1996 Chair and Vice Chair
would need to take place.
Steve Piasecki, Community Development Department, added that staff was
recommending that the second meeting in December, December 26th, be
agendized to be cancelled at the next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
The Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m. to the next Planning
Commission meeting of December 12, 1995, at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers,
City Hall, 70 North First Street, Campbell, California.
APPROVED BY:ATTEST:
~ Steve'"Piasecki, Secretary