PC Min 07/26/1994CITY OF CAMPBELL PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
7:30 P.M.
TUESDAY
JULY 26,1994
C1TY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The Planning Commission meeting of July 26, 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:
Jay Perrine
Jane Meyer-Kennedy
I. Alne
Alana S. Higgins
Mel Lindstrom
Dennis Lowe
Commissioners Absent: Commissioner:
Susan A. Kearns
Staff Present:
Senior Planner:
Planning Intern:
City Attorney:
Reporting Secretary:
Darryl M. Jones
Kristine P~ Bentz
William Seligmann
Corinne A. Shinn
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: On motion of Commissioner Meyer-Kennedy, seconded by
Commissioner Lindstrom, the Planning Commi~ion minutes
of June 28,1994, were approved with one minor correction. (6-0-
1; Commissioner Kearns was absent)
COMMUNICATIONS
There were no communications.
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS OR POSTPONEMENTS
There were no agenda modifications or postponements.
Planning Commission Minutes of July 26, 1994 Page 2
ORAL REOUESTS
There were no oral requests.
pUBLIC HEARINGS
Chairperson Perrine read Item No. 1 into the record.
1. UP 94-09
Public Hearing to consider the application of Mr. Gary
Waters, on behalf of Gary's Sports Bar & Grill, Inc., for
approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow the
establishment of an outside seating area and service of
alcoholic beverages on property known as 2369
Winchester Boulevard in a C-2-$ (General Commercial)
Zoning District.
Ms. Kristine Bentz,
following:
Planning Intern, presented the staff report noting the
Applicant is seeking a Conditional Use Permit to allow an outdoor
seating area located at the rear of an existing restaurant located in the
Campbell Plaza Shopping Center adjacent to the Safeway loading dock.
Applicant's proposal includes four tables each with four chairs for a total
of sixteen. In addition the plan calls for inclusion of a putting green and
a horseshoe pit.
This project is Categorically Exempt.
The proposed use is consistent with the General Plan and Zoning for the
site and is complimentary to the area which is currently treated as a
"junk" storage area. The proposed use will enhance the area.
At the Development Review Committee meeting, it was found that the
design appeared "harsh" with concrete walls, asphalt and chain link. It
was recommended that the applicant add a 10-foot stucco wall with
lattice and extend the wall. Applicant has agreed to this request.
The latest hour of operation for the outdoor seating area will be
midnight on Friday and Saturday night.
Lighting for the outdoor seating area will be directed inside the walled
area with no impact on the local residences on Nido.
Commissioner Lowe inquired whether the height of the wall will pose a fire
safety hazard by preventing exit of the space.
Ms. Kristine Bentz replied that an exit door is proposed in the front 10-foot
wall andthe design of the space has been approved by both Central Fire and
the Building Department to meet all safety codes.
Planning Commission Minutes of July 26, 1994 Page 3
Commissioner Lowe asked what liability the City of Campbell would face in
approving the establishment of a horseshoe pit near tables where people
would be seated.
City Attorney Bill Seligmann replied that the City has blanket immunity and
would not be held liable simply for approving a use. The business owner
assumes all liabilities for the use.
Commissioner Alne asked for a clarification of the hours of operation.
Ms. Kristine Bentz replied that the hours would be as follows:
Monday through Thursday
Friday and Saturday
Sunday
11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
11 a.m. to 12 midnight
10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Commissioner Meyer-Kennedy reported that the Site and Architectural
Review Committee recommended approval of this proposal.
Chairman Perrine opened the Public Hearing on Item No. 1.
Mr. Gary Waters, President, Gary's Sports Bar & Grill, Inc.
· Stated that the hours of the bar were to 2 a.m. Monday through Saturday
and until midnight on Sunday. The outdoor area would close no later
than midnight any night of the week.
· Clarified that Safeway has a 24 foot wall to protect residences from any
noise impacts while they load and/or unload which is generally done at
night. With that 24 foot wall and his additional wall, residences will be
doubly protected from noise interference due to this proposed use.
MOTION:
On motion of Commissioner Meyer-Kennedy, seconded by
Commissioner Alne, the Planning Commission moved to
close the Public Hearing. (6-0-1; Commissioner Kearns was
absent)
MOTION:
On motion of Commissioner Meyer-Kennedy seconded by
Commissioner Lindstrom, the Planning Commission adopted
Resolution 2924, allowing the establishment of an outside
seating area and service of alcoholic beverages on property
located at 2369 Winchester Boulevard, by the following roll-call
vote:
Planning Commission Minutes of July 26, 1994 Page 4
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Alne, Higgins, Lindstrom, Lowe, Meyer-Kennedy, Perrine
None
Kearns
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:
· The Planning Commission will be addressing the Yardstick application
at its next meeting on August 9, 1994. Staff is not supportive of the
proposal.
ADJOURNMENT
The Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 7:49 p.m., to the next
Planning Commission meeting of August 9, 1994, at 7:30 p.m., in the Council
Chambers, City Hall, 70 North First Street, Campbell, California.
SUBMITTED BY:
Corinne A. Shinn, ¥,~cording Secretary
APPROVED BY:
Jay Perrind Chairperson
ATTEST:
on behalf of Steve Piasecki