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PC Min 11/22/2005 CITY OF CAMPBELL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 7:30 P.M. TUESDAY NOVEMBER 22, 2005 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS The Planning Commission meeting of November 22, 2005, was called to order at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 70 North First Street, Campbell, California by Chair Gibbons and the following proceedings were had, to wit: ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Chair: Vice Chair: Commissioner: Commissioner: Commissioner: Commissioner: Elizabeth Gibbons Bob Alderete Mark Ebner Tom Francois Michael Rocha Bob Roseberry Commissioners Absent: Commissioner: George Doorley Staff Present: Community Development Director: Senior Planner: Associate Planner: Planner I: City Attorney: Recording Secretary: Sharon Fierro Jackie C. Young Lind Tim J. Haley Melinda Denis William Seligmann Corinne A. Shinn APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion: On motion of Commissioner Rocha, seconded by Commissioner Francois, the Planning Commission minutes of October 25, 2005, were approved as submitted. (6-0-1; Commissioner Doorley was absent) COMMUNICATIONS There were no Communications Items. Planning Commission Minutes of November 22, 2005 Page 2 AGENDA MODIFICATIONS OR POSTPONEMENTS Item No.1 will be withdrawn. ORAL REQUESTS There were no Oral Requests. *** PUBLIC HEARING Chair Gibbons read Agenda Item No.1 into the record as follows: 1 PLN2005-48 Hummel, J. Public Hearing to consider the application of Ms. Jennifer Hummel, on behalf of Cullen DeMattei Development, Inc., for the referral of the Site and Architectural Review Permit for property located at 500 W. Latimer Avenue in an R-1- 6 (Single Family Residential) Zoning District. A Mitigated Negative Declaration was previously granted for this project. Planning Commission decision final, unless appealed in writing to the City Clerk within 10 calendar days. Project Planner: Tim J. Haley, Associate Planner Chair Gibbons advised that this item has been withdrawn from the agenda. *** Chair Gibbons read Agenda Item No.2 into the record as follows: 2 PLN2005-137 Morelan, J. Public Hearing to consider the application of Mr. Jim Morelan, on behalf of Campbell Christian School, for a Conditional Use Permit (PLN2005-137) to allow the expansion of an existing private school on to the adjacent vacant lot for a new playground on property owned by Campbell Church of Christ located at 1075 W. Campbell Avenue in an R-1-6 (Single Family Residential) Zoning District. Staff is recommending that this project be deemed Categorically Exempt under CEQA. Planning Commission decision final, unless appealed in writing to the City Clerk within 10 calendar days. Project Planner: Melinda Denis, Planner I Ms. Melinda Denis, Planner I, presented the staff report as follows: . Reported that the applicant is seeking approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow the expansion of a playground for an existing private school into an adjacent vacant parcel also owned by the Campbell Church of Christ. . Described the General Plan Land Use designation as being Low-Density Residential and the Zoning designation as R-1-6 (Single Family Residential). Planning Commission Minutes of November 22, 2005 Page 3 . Explained that a Conditional Use Permit is required to permit this playground on a parcel zoned R-1-6. . Said that with the issuance of a Use Permit, this proposed use is consistent. . Stated that the Campbell Christian School was established in 1967 to serve infants, toddlers and students through 5th grade. The school also offers extended care and summer programs. . Said that this proposal consists of two new play structures with a maximum height of 12 feet. The existing cyclone fence would be removed and replaced with a black wrought iron fence creating three separate play areas. . Recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a Resolution approving this Conditional Use Permit. . Reported that the applicant is available for questions. Chair Gibbons asked for clarification that a playground is permissible in an R-1-6 Zoning District with a Use Permit and that this parcel is R-1-6 while the church/school property is zoned P-F (Public Facilities). She asked if this is an unusual request. Planner Melinda Denis replied yes a playground is allowed in R-1-6 Zoning with issuance of a Use Permit and that this is not an unusual request. Commissioner Ebner asked about the gage of the wrought iron fencing and its adequacy as a barrier to protect the children using this playground from nearby traffic on Campbell Avenue. Planner Melinda Denis reported that the new fencing is set back 15 feet from Campbell Avenue and the playground itself is set back an addition 10 feet. Therefore the play area is approximately 25 feet away from the roadway. Chair Gibbons pointed out that there are concrete bollards at the corner and asked that these bollards would remain. Planner Melinda Denis replied yes. Chair Gibbons asked if the minimum required setback for this corner property is 15 feet. Planner Melinda Denis replied that the minimum setback is actually 12 feet. The applicant elected to extend that setback to 15 feet. Commissioner Roseberry presented the Site and Architectural Review Committee report as follows: . Reported that SARC reviewed this project on November 8, 2005, and was supportive. . Said that concerns raised at SARC were the question about ownership of adjacent properties. It was learned that this Church owns the two adjacent residential Planning Commission Minutes of November 22, 2005 Page 4 properties. Additional concern was raised about the proposed color of the play equipment. This issue was resolved and is depicted in the current proposal. Chair Gibbons opened the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No.2. Mr. Jim Morelan, Project Architect: . Said that they accept the imposed Conditions of Approval and request approval of this request. Chair Gibbons closed the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No.2. Motion: Upon motion of Commissioner Francois, seconded by Commissioner Roseberry, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 3691 approving a Conditional Use Permit (PLN2005- 137) to allow a new playground on property owned by Campbell Christian School located at 1075 W. Campbell Avenue, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Alderete, Ebner, François, Gibbons, Rocha and Roseberry None Doorley None NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Chair Gibbons advised that this action is final unless appealed in writing to the City Clerk within 10 calendar days. *** REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR The written report of Ms. Sharon Fierro, Community Development Director, was accepted as presented with the following additions: . Reported that Council took final action on the Charities Housing project at 511 & 555 W. Campbell Avenue by taking second reading of the approving Ordinances. . Explained that the Charities Housing project will require a fairly lengthy time to schedule construction. Chair Gibbons asked how traffic concerns raised by the Planning Commission were dealt with finally. Director Sharon Fierro: . Said that a barrier was designed by staff to restrict entrance and exiting to left turns only. . Added that Council was very complimentary of the efforts of the Planning Commission during its public hearing. . Pointed out that there were no public speakers at the Council meeting for the Charities Housing project although some local residents were in attendance that Planning Commission Minutes of November 22, 2005 Page 5 evening but apparently were satisfied with the ultimate proposal and did not feel the need to address the Council on any outstanding issues. . Explained that the next Planning Agenda would consist of six items including the election of the Chair and Vice Chair for 2006. Chair Gibbons said she had some items to discuss as follows: . Reported that there is new technology available for backflow preventers that reduces the size required. She said that she would like to see the City's standard condition on this issue modified to reflect these new standards. . Stated a concern about the outdoor speaker in use at Sonoma Chicken Coop that was not permitted with the project and asked staff to look into it. . Suggested that staff prepare a Study Session on the issue of site drainage, specifically the use of French drains, in cooperation with the Public Works Department. Director Sharon Fierro agreed that such a Study Session would be beneficial and reported that she has been working with a joint group consisting of representatives from the Water District, County and other cities on water-related issues including site drainage standards. She said that she is interested in introducing the information generated by this Water Collaborative to the Planning Commission as part of this Study Session on site drainage. Chair Gibbons: . Said that she has new information about recent legislation that relates to cities and what they can and cannot approve that she will share with the Commission through staff. . Reported on the Sunset Magazine Tour Houses that include green building techniques. . Stressed the importance of encouraging green building in this community. . Encouraged the Commissioners to take the time to go see these Sunset homes. Director Sharon Fierro explained that there are policies in the General Plan to support green building. She added that the Zoning Code updates would also allow consideration of this issue. Commissioner Francois suggested another Study Session on traffic issues to help the Commission to better understand traffic studies and reports. Director Sharon Fierro advised that she is currently coordinating a Workshop for Planners for the 2006 League of California Cities Planners Institute on just that issue. She reminded that this Conference would be held in Monterey and she would attempt to get as many Commissioners there as possible. ADJOURNMENT The Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m. to the next Regular Planning Commission Meeting of December 13, 2005. Planning Commission Minutes of November 22, 2005 Page 6 SUBMITTED BY: Corinne A. Shinn, Recording Secretary APP ROVE D BY: ~¿ 9'7 8 t ~ />\... ./ Izabeth Gibbons, Chair ATTEST: /'/ / ~- " ///::1~ ~ // Sh~ Fierro, Secretary