PC Min 11/22/1994CITY OF CAMPBELL PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
7:30 P.M.
TUESDAY
NOVEMBER 22, 1994
CITY HALL COUNC1L CHAMBERS
The Planning Commission meeting of November 22, 1994, was called to order at
7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 70 North First Street, Campbell, California by
Chairman Perrine, and the following proceedings were had, to wit:
Commissioners Present:
Chair:
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:
City Attorney:
Reporting Secretary:
Darryl M. Jones
William Seligmann
Corinne A. Shinn
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: On motion of Commissioner Meyer-Kennedy, seconded by
Commissioner Lowe, the Planning Commission minutes of
November 8, 1994, were approved (6-0-1; Commissioner Kearns
was absen0. ,
Planning Commission Minutes of November 22, 1994
Page 2
COMMUNICATIONS
There were no communications.
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS OR POSTPONEMENTS
There were no agenda modifications or postponements.
ORAL REOUESTS
There were no oral requests.
Prior to the introduction of Public Hearing Item No. 1, Chairman Perrine excused
himself from participating in this item due to a conflict in interest. His daughter
is a student at the West Valley Gymnastics School. Vice Chair Meyer-Kennedy
assumed leadership of the Commission for this item.
PUBLIC HEARING
Vice Chair Meyer-Kennedy read Item No. 1 into the record.
1. M 94-11
Public Hearing to consider the application of Mr. Mark Young,
on behalf of West Valley Gymnastics School, for approval of a
Modification to a previously-approved Conditional Use
Permit (UP 87-12) to add approximately 4,500 square feet to the
existing 9,000 square foot facility located at 1190 Dell Avenue in
a M-1-S (Light Industrial) Zoning District.
Mr. Darryl M. Jones, Senior Planner, presented the staff report noting the
following:
· Applicant is seeking to expand an existing 9,000 square foot gymnastics facility
by 4,500 square feet. ..
· This expansion is to accommodate the existing students, allowing more space
for the current operation.
· Proposed use of the expanded space is from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. (Monday through
Friday) and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Saturday).
· The expansion space is located to the rear of the building.
· Other building uses include office, warehouse and industrial. Other uses are
conducted in different time frames from the gymnastics school. While the
other uses are more concentrated in the. morning hours, the gymnastics
school is more concentrated after 4 p.m.
· Staff has found the parking to be adequate. '
Vice Chair Meyer-Kennedy presented the Site and Architectural
Committee report as follows:
· SARC is supportive of this application and recommends approval.
Vice Chair Meyer-Kennedy opened the Public Hearing for Item No. 1.
Review
Planning Commission Minutes of November 22, 1994 Pase 3
There were no parties interested in addressing the Commission regarding Item
No. 1.
MOTION:
On motion of Commissioner Alne, seconded by Commissioner
Lowe, the Planning Commission unanimously moved to close the
Public Hearing. (5-0-1-1; Commissioner Kearns was absent and
Chairman Perrine abstained).
MOTION:
On motion of Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner
Higgins, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution 2941,
approving a Modification (M 94-11) to a previously-approved
Conditional Use Permit to allow the expansion of an existing
gymnastics school (West Valley Gymnastics School) located at 1190
Dell Avenue in a M-1-S (Light Industrial) Zoning District, by the
following roll-call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Alne, Higgins, Lindstrom, Lowe, Meyer-Kennedy
None
Kearns
Perrlne
Vice Chair Meyer-Kennedy returned the gavel to Chairman Perrine to continue
the meeting.
MISCELLANEOUS '
Chairman Perrine read Item No. 2 into the record.
2. SA 94-36
Hearing to consider the signing request of Otsen Signs, on
behalf of the Right Stuff Health Club, for approval of a wall
sign exceeding 50 square feet on property located at 1740 W.
Campbell Avenue in a C-1-S (Neighborhood Commercial)
Zoning District.
Mr. Darryl M.
following:
Jones, Senior Planner, presented the staff report noting the
Applicant is seeking approval of a wall sign (including wording and the
corporate logo) which exceeds 50 square feet and therefore requires Planning
Commission review and approval.
The guideline commonly used to evaluate maximum signage allowed
beyond 50 square feet is to calculate whether the proposed signage represents
no more than 65% of the linear frontage of the business.
Planning Commission Minutes of November 22, 1994
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Using that criteria, the maximum allowed for this project would be 117
square feet. The proposed signage is 107 square feet.
The character and quality of the proposed lettering is architecturally
compatible.
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Vice Chair Meyer-Kennedy presented the Site and ArChitectural
Committee report as follows:
· SARC supports staff recommendations and recommends approval.
Review
MOTION:
On motion of Commissioner A!ne, seconded by Commissioner
Meyer-Kennedy, the Planning Commission approved Sign
Application 94-36 (The Right Stuff Health Club) for property located
at 1740 W. Campbell Avenue in a C-1-S (Neighborhood
Commercial) Zoning District (6-0-1; Commissioner Kearns was
absent).
REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
The written report of Mr. Steve Piasecki, Community Development Director, was
accepted with the following highlights made by Darryl M. Jones, Senior Planner:
· Summarized the results of the Joint Study :Session between the City Council
and the Planning Commission regarding the Pruneyard .which was held on
Monday, November 21, 1994. The meeting was informational and positive
and numerous improvements are proposed for the Pruneyard. This matter
is preliminarily scheduled for SARC on December 29, 1994. A proposal is
planned for presentation to the Planning Commission at its January 10, 1995,
meeting. 'The applicant antidpates a July 1995 groundbreaking and a Grand
Opening in January 1996.
Chairman Perrine inquired whether the Vasona Corridor would become a reality.
Mr. Darryl M. Jones replied that there was a tax issue that is under consideration
by the Supreme Court to determine whether the funding source would be found
legal.
Commissioner Lowe asked for an update regarding the Winchester Drive-In Site.
Mr. Darryl M. Jones mentioned that options are still being considered including
Commercial/Recreation, a Public Park, Housing, Industrial or a combination of
the previously-mentioned options.
Plannin$ Commission Minutes of November 22, 1994 Pa~e 5
ADJOURNMENT
The Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m., to the next Planning
Commission meeting of December 13, 1994, at 7:30 p.m., in the Council
Chambers, City Hall, 70 North First Street, Campbell, California.
SUBMITTED BY:
APPROVED BY:
ATTEST:
Corinne A. ShlK ~Recording Secretary
lay Perri~te, Chair >erson