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PC Min 05/11/1993CITY OF CAMPBELL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES May 11, 1993 City Council Chambers 7:30 p.m. 70 North First Street Campbell, California The Planning Commission meeting of May 11, 1993, was called to order at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 70 North First Street, Campbell, California, by Chairperson/kine, and the following proceedings were had to wit: ROLL GAI.I. Commissioners Present: Chairperson: Commissioner: Commissioner: Commissioner: Commissioner: I. Alne Jay Perrine Jane Meyer-Kennedy Mel Lindstrom Lee Akridge Commissioners Absent: Commissioner: David Fox Commissioner: Mark Wilkinson - excused Staff Present: Director of Planning, Steve T. Piasecki Associate Planner, Tim J. Haley Acting City Engineer, Michelle Quinney City Attorney, William Seligrnann Reporting Secretary, Karon Shaban APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES MOTION: On motion of Commissioner Meyer-Kennedy, seconded by Commissioner Lindstrom, the Planning Commission minutes of April 27, 1993, were unanimously approved as submiXted, (5- 0~2), Commissioners Fox and WLlkinson were absent for the entire meeting. COMMUNICATIONS Items of communication were included with the packet distribution. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS OR POSTPONEMENTS There were no agenda modifications or postponements. Planning Commission Minutes of May 11, 1993 I ORAL REQUESTS There were no oral requests. PUBLIC HEARINGS Chairperson Alne read the application into the record. 1. S 93-02 Continued Public Hearing to consider the application of Mr. Gary Kohlsaat, on behalf of Mr. John Townsend, for approval of a Site and Architectural application to allow the construction of a new single-family residence on property located at 1460 Capri Drive, in an R-1-10 (Single-Family Residential/Low Density Residential) Zoning District. Mr. Tim J. Haley, Associate Planner, presented the staff report noting the following: * On April 27, 1993, the Planning Commission continued the application to allow the applicant time to submit revised plans. * The applicant has requested that the Planning Commission continue the application again to the regular Planning Commission meeting of June 22, 1993, to prepare revised plans. * Staff is recommending that the Planning Commission continue the Public Hearing until June 22, 1993. Chairperson Alne opened the Public Hearing. Public Comment: Ms. Donna Strong, 1484 Capri Drive, addressed the Commission expressing concern that the proposed home would impact her privacy, due to its size. No one else asked to address the Commission on this item. MOTION: On motion of Commisdoner Meyer-Kennedy, seconded by Commissioner Lindstrom, the Public Hearing was unanimoudy anainued to the regular Planning Com~ meeting of June 22, 1993, (5-0.2), Commissioners Fox and W'~dnson being absent. Chairperson Alne read Item No. 2 into the record. 2. ZC 9301/ PD 9301 Public Hearing to consider the application of Mr. Chao Wu, on behalf of Chalet Woods, Inc., for approval of a Zone Change from R-3-S (Multiple-Family Residential/High Density Residential) to PD (Planned Development) and a Planned Development Permit to allow the construction of 31 townhomes on property located at 346 and 356 Union Avenue, in an R-3-S (High Density Residential) Zoning District. Mr. Tim J. Haley, Associate Planner, presented the staff report, noting the following: The applicant's request to develop 31 two-story townhomes, with an attached two car garage. Site location on the east side of Union Avenue. Project data, including 113 parking spaces. The majority of which are tandum. Current zoning is R-3-S. The project will require a zone change to PD. The General Plan designates high density residential and the proposal is below the maximum Planning Commission Minutes of May II, 1993 2 range. The proposal indicates an excess of landscaping and open space for multiple residential zoning. A majority of the existing trees will be retained. The property is currently developed with two dwellings, one of which is listed on the Campbell Historic Resources Inventory. The Campbell Historic Preservation Board is recommending that the Planning Commission forward a recommendation to the City Council to relocate and preserve the historic structure. Staff is recommending that the Planning Commission forward a recommendation to the City Council to grant a Negative Declaration, adopt a resolution approving the Zone Change, and adopt a resolution approving the Planned Development Permit. Mr. Haley noted that the item was before the Site and Architectural Review Committee on April 29, 1993, and that the Committee was supportive of the application. Commissioner Perrine asked Mr. Haley to expand on the Historic Preservation Board's recommendation. Mr. Haley explained that the Board is seeking relocation of the historic structure and would like the applicant to pursue a buyer who will relocate the structure. The Board is further asking the applicant to offer the home for sale and relocation for a minimum of one year. Commissioner Perrine asked if the owner would relocate the dwelling if the City would become interested in placing it near the Ainsley House. Mr. Haley responded that it would not be in the City's interest at this time. Commissioner Meyer-Kennedy asked about the historical significance of the dwelling in question, and asked about how homes become designated as historic landmarks. Mr. Haley explained that the Civic Improvement Commission, the Planning Commission, the City Council, or the applicant could request a home be designated as an Historic Landmark in the City of Campbell, and if approved, it would receive an historic landmark designation. Commissioner Akridge asked if the action by the City required the applicant to retain the home, and where it would be stored while construction was underway. Chairperson Alne opened the Public Hearing. Public Comment: Mr. Jim Miller, 1159 Old Oak Drive, Los Altos, on behalf of the property owner, addressed the Commission and stated that the dwelling under consideration by the Historic Preservation Board .has been on the market and that the owner has actively tried to sell it with no response. Further, that: * The house had been evaluated and found to have no value-historical or otherwise. He stated that the Historic Preservation Board's recommendation was interested in preserving the home because an important Campbell resident had lived there. * The owner has contacted Caltrans seeking an empty lot to place the house and nothing is available. * He did not support staff's recommendation to offer the house for sale for a period of one year. Planning Comm. ission Minutes of May 11, 1993 3 Mr. Miller asked how to appeal the condition added by staff to requiring that the house stay on the market for one year. Mr. Haley noted that the item would go forward to the City Council for final approval and that the condition of approval could be appealed at that time. Commissioner Lindstrom pointed out that the development schedule attached to the staff report, states that construction should commence within one year and asked how that could be accomplished if the house had to be offered on the market for one year. Mr. Haley indicated the dwelling could be moved to a different location on the site to allow the construction to begin. Commissioner Perrine expressed a desire to see the time period, as requested by staff, minimized in order to allow the applicant to proceed. Commissioner Meyer-Kennedy suggested that the Commission forward a recommendation to the City Council that would illustrate the Commission's reluctance to approve the condition relating to requiring active marketing for a one-year period of time. Chairperson Alne was supportive of reducing the marketing request to 45 days, allowing the applicant to proceed. Discussion ensued between staff and the Commission relating to rezoning from of the proposed site, specifically, if a Planned Development Zoning District was necessary. Mr. Haley stated that the applicant has worked with staff for six months to develop the site plan, and that a Planned Development Pei-~-ait is required to allow the construction of the townhomes. No one else asked to address the Commission. MOTION: On motion of Commissioner Perrine, seconded by Commissioner Akridge, the Public Hearing was unanimously closed (5-0-2) Commissioners Fox and W'~inson being absent. MOTION: On motion of Comndssioner Akridge, seconded by Commissioner Lindst~m, the Planning Commission, unanimously recommended that City Council grant a Negative Declaration, by the AYES: Commissioners: NOES: Commissioners: ABSENT: Commissioners: Perrine, Meyer-Kennedy, Akridge, Lindstrom, Alne None Planning Commission Minutes of May 11, 1993 4 MOTION: Commission, unanimously recommended that City Council adopt Resolution No. 2849, approving the Zone Change form R-3-S (Multiple-Fan~ ReMdential) to PD (Plam~ed Development), by the f~llowing roll cai1 vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioners: Commissioners: Commissioners: Perrine, Meyer-Kennedy, Akridge, Lindstrom, Alne None MOTION: On motion of Com~ Meyer-Kennedy, seconded by Com~ AkHdge, the Planning Comndssion, unanimously recom~d that City Council adopt Resolution No. 2850, approving the Planned Development Permit, to allow the construction of 31 ~s on property located at 346 and 356 Union Avenue, stipulating that the applicant shall actively seek an interested party to assume ~hip of the historix~ structure, listed on the Historic Resources Survey, and relocate it to another location f~r a period of forty-five (45) days before AYES: Commissioners: NOES: Commissioners: ABSENT: Commissioners: Pertine, Meyer-Kennedy, Akridge, Lindstrom, None Chairperson Alne read Item No. 3 into the record. 3. UP 93-04 Public Hearing to consider the application of Mr. Paul Namkoong for approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow the establishment of a billiard parlor and semi arcade (without alcohol sales) in an existing commercial building located at 1777 South Bascom Avenue, in a C-2-S (General Commercial) Zoning District. Mr. Tim J. Haley, Associate Planner, presented the staff report noting the following: * The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow the operation of a billiard parlor and semi-arcade. * The establishment previously occupying the building was a bar/night club. * Size of the building and floor area ratio and the number of billiard tables. * The proposal provides 107 parking spaces. Only 92 are required by ordinance. * The applicant currently operates another billiard parlor on South Bascom Avenue. * Zoning and General Plan consistency. * Compatibility with surrounding uses. * The police department is not in opposition of the proposed use. * Staff is recommending that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution approving the application. Planning Commission Minutes of May 11, 1993 5 The Chairperson asked if anyone would like to address the Commission on this item. No one came forward. MOTION: On motion of Commissioner Perrine, seconded by Commissioner Meyer-Kermedy, the public hearing was unanimously closed. MOTION: On motion of Com~ Meyer-Kem~dy, seconded by Commissioner Akridge, Resolution No. 2851, was adopted approving the applicatimb including the attached findings, subject to the Conditions of Approvo2 by the foUowing roll cat~ vote: None Fox, W'~dnson MISC'.! .! ANEOUS Chairperson Alne read the next item into the record. M 93-05 Hearing to consider the application of Ms. Ruth Kaplan, on behalf of Mulberry School, for approval of a modification to a previously approved Use Permit to allow a modular classroom on property located at 1980 East Hamilton Avenue (First Congregational Church of San Jose), in a PF (Public Facilities) Zoning District. Mr. Tim J. Haley, Associate Planner, presented the staff report noting the following: * The applicant is requesting additional class room units on an existing school site. * The classrooms will be used as a classroom for 4th and 5th graders. * Building size, property location, and parking availability. * The hours of operation. * Zoning and General Plan consistency. * Compatibility with surrounding uses. * Staff is recommending that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution approving the application. Commissioner Perrine noted that he would abstain from voting, since his daughter will be attending the school next year. Chairperson Alne asked if anyone would like to address the Commission on this item. Public Comment: Mr. Ed Janke, 1585 Emory Street, San Jose, spoke in support of the additional classrooms on the school site, noting that the building was well designed. Planning Commission Minutes of May 11, 1993 6 MOTION: On motion of Commissioner Akridge, seconded by Commissioner Lindstrom, Resolution No. 2852, was unanimously adopted, approving a modification to the previously approved Use Permit to allow a modular classroom at 1980 East Hamilton Avenue, by the following roll call AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Meyer-Kermedy, Akridge, Lindstrom, Alne None Fox, W'~inson Perrine REPORT OF THE PLANNING DIRECTOR The written report of the Planning Director was accepted. ADJOURNMENT The Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m., to the next regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting of May 25, 1995, in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 70 North First Street, Campbell, California. Respectfully Submitted by: Karon Shaban, Reporting Secretary ATYEST: ~~~. ~~_ ~ Planning Commission Minutes of May 11, 1993 7