PC Min 06/28/1994CITY OF CAMPBELL PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
7:30 P.M. TUESDAY
JUNE 28, 1994
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The Planning Commission meeting of June 28, 1994, was called to order at
7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 70 North First Street, Campbell,
California by Chairperson Perrine, and the following proceedings were had, to
wit:
Commissioners Present:
Chairperson:
Vice Chair:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Jay Perrine
Jane Meyer-Kennedy
I. Alne
Alana S. Higgins
Susan A. Kearns
Mel Lindstrom
Dennis Lowe
Commissioners Absent: None
Staff Present:
Senior Planner:
Planner I:
City Attorney:
Reporting Secretary:
Darryl M. Jones
Gloria Sciara
William Seligmann
Corinne A. Shinn
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: On motion of Commissioner Meyer-Kennedy, seconded by
Commissioner Lowe, the Planning Commission minutes of
June 14,1994, were approved. (7-0-0)
COMMUNICATIONS
There were no communications.
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS OR POSTPONEMENTS
There were no agenda modifications or postponements.
Planning Commission Minutes of June 28, 1994 Page 2
ORAL REOUESTS
There were no oral requests.
CANCI~.LLATION OF !ULY 12.1994 MEETING
Chairperson Perrine announced the cancellation of the Planning
Commission meeting of July 12, 1994, due to a lack of agenda items. City
Attorney William Seligmann advised that the cancellation should be posted.
pUBLIC HEARINGS
Chairperson Perrine read Item No. 1 into the record.
1. UP 94-08
Public Hearing to consider the application of Ms. Claudia
Peterson, on behalf of Pacific Coast Academy, for approval
of a Use Permit to allow a 2,000 square foot karate school
located at 2507 S. Winchester Boulevard (Campbell Plaza)
in a C-2-S (General Commercial) Zoning District.
Ms. Gloria Sdara, Planner I, presented the staff report noting the following:
· Applicant is seeking approval of a Use Permit to allow a 2,000 square foot
karate school at the Campbell Plaza Shopping Center.
· The Center has 319 parking spaces available for the shared use of all of
the tenants of the Center.
· The proposed use is consistent with the City's General Plan and Zoning
for the site. The proposed use is complimentary to other uses in the
area.
· The site is a sufficient distance so as to avoid adverse impact on
residential uses.
· Staff is supportive of the request and is recommending approval of a
Resolution.
Commissioner Meyer-Kennedy asked for clarification as to precisely where in
the Center this proposed tenant space was located.
Ms. Gloria Sciara replied that the space was located near the theaters.
Commissioner Kearns inquired about the hours of operation for Sunday
which are listed as 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. on Sunday.
Ms. Gloria Sciara replied that this was a typographical error and that the
correct hours for Sunday are from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Planning Commission Minutes of June 28, 1994 Page 3
Chairman Perrine opened the Public Hearing on Item No. 1.
There were no parties interested in addressing Item No. t.
MOTION:
On motion of Commissioner Aine, seconded by Commissioner
Kearns, the Planning Commission moved to close the Public
Hearing. (7-0)
MOTION:
On motion of Commissioner Kearns seconded by
Commissioner Lindstrom, the Planning Commission adopted
Resolution 2922, allowing the establishment of a karate school
(Pacific Coast Academy) on property located at 2507 S.
Winchester Boulevard, by the following roll-call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Alne, Higgins, Kearns, Lindstrom, Lowe, Meyer-Kennedy,
Perrine
None
None
This action is final in ten days, unless appealed.
Chairperson Perrine read Item No. 2 into the record.
2. V 94-01 Public Hearing to consider the application of Mr. Mark
Bisho for approval of a variance allowing a 16'9" garage
setback for a residential addition on property located at
1251 Fewtrell Drive in an R-l-6 (Single Family
Residential) Zoning District.
Ms. Gloria Sciara, Planner I, presented the staff report noting the following:
· The applicant is seeking a variance allowing a garage setback of 16'9"
instead of the required 25' to allow the construction of a new two-car
garage and the expansion of the existing residence.
· Under the Zoning Ordinance, the Planning Commission has the
authority to allow a variance for a reduced garage setback.
· All other alternatives were considered by the applicant and this proposal
is the only viable alternative.
· Staff finds that this application conforms to variance criteria and is
supportive of the request.
Planning Commission Minutes of June 28, 1994 Page 4
The Site and Architectural Review Committee was supportive of the
request but wanted the Architectural Advisor's feedback on a planned
skylight which he has now made.
Staff recommends approval.
Commissioner Lowe asked what is the average size of a garage and whether
this proposed garage was exceedingly large.
Ms. Gloria Sciara replied that the garage was a standard sized two-car garage.
Commissioner Kearns stated her concerns about any impacts on visibility for
traffic on Fewtrell and Midway that may occur as a result of the reduced
setback.
Ms. Gloria Sciara replied that the 16'9" setback will still leave room for two
cars to park in tandem in the driveway. This variance request is similar to
others approved in the City.
Commissioner Alne asked for clarification on the parking space in the
driveway.
Ms. Gloria Sciara replied that there was room for two cars in the driveway.
Commissioner Alne asked whether this reduced driveway setback would in
effect encourage additional street parking by the residents.
Ms. Gloria $ciara replied that the Parking Ordinance requires residential
properties to provide two parking spaces. One space must be a covered space
and the second may be uncovered. The applicant's proposal provides two
covered parking spaces and two uncovered parking spaces which more than
meets the requirement.
Commissioner Meyer-Kennedy provided the Site and Architectural Review
Committee (SARC) report as follows:
· SARC was supportive of this proposed variance.
Commissioner Alne asked staff what situation would cause staff not to
support this variance request.
Ms. Gloria Sciara replied that staff utilizes a list of standard findings which
must be met in order to support a variance request.
Planning Commission Minutes of June 28, 1994 Page 5
Commissioner Lowe inquired how many similar variance requests would be
approved before the City would change its requirements in the City Codes.
Ms. Gloria $ciara replied that staff maintains a checklist of variance
approvals. This approval of variances is not prevalent. If an applicant's
request can be met by using another part of their property, a variance would
not be approved.
Mr. Darryl Jones, Senior Planner, clarified that the intent is to look at
variance requests on a case-by-case basis and to limit the number of exceptions
to the general rule.
Chairman Perrine opened the Public Hearing on Item No. 2.
There were no parties interested in addressed Item No. 2.
MOTION:
On motion of Commissioner Meyer-Kennedy, seconded by
Commissioner Kearns, the Planning Commission moved to
dose the Public Hearing. (7-0)
MOTION:
On motion of Commissioner Meyer-Kennedy, seconded by
Commissioner Higgins, the Planning Commission adopts
Resolution No. 2923 approving a variance allowing a 16'9"
garage setback for a residential addition on property located at
1251 Fewtrell Drive in an R-1-6 (Single-Family Residential)
Zoning District, by the following roll-call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Alne, Higgins, Kearns, Lindstrom, Lowe, Meyer-Kennedy,
Perrine
None
None
This action is final in ten days, unless appealed.
REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
The written report of Mr. Darryl M. Jones, Senior Planner, on behalf of Mr.
Steve Piasecki, Community Development Director, was accepted with the
following highlights made by Mr. Darryl Jones, Senior Planner:
· SARC meeting of June 30th has been canceled. The next meeting will be
held on July 14, 1994.
Planning Commission Minutes of June 28, 1994 Page 6
The July 12th Planning Commission meeting has been canceled. The
next meeting will be held on July 26, 1994.
Commissioner Lindstrom inquired whether SARC meetings might not begin
at 9 a.m. instead of 8:30 a.m. Commissioner Meyer-Kennedy, Chair of SARC,
replied that 9 a.m. was an acceptable start time.
ADJOURNMENT
The Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m., to the next
Planning Commission meeting of July 26, 1994, at 7:30 p.m., in the Council
Chambers, City Hail, 70 North First Street, Campbell, California.
SUBMrrrED BY: ~
Corinne A. Shinn~Recording Secretary
APPROVED BY: '
Jay Perri~le Chairperson
ATTEST: D~
on behal~f Steve Piasecki