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PC Min 09/14/1993CITY OF CAMPBELL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 7:30 P.M. TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 1993 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS The Planning Commission meeting of September 14, 1993, was called to order at 7:32 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 70 North First Street, Campbell, California by Chairperson Alne, and the following proceedings were had, to wit: ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Chairperson: Commissioner: Commissioner: Commissioner: I. Alne Lee Akridge Jane Meyer-Kennedy Jay Perrine Commissioners Absent: Commissioner: Mel Lindstrom Staff Present: Community Development Director: Steve Piasecki Planner I: Gloria Sciara City Attorney: William Seligmann Reporting Secretary: Corinne A. Shinn APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion: On motion of Commissioner Meyer-Kennedy, seconded by Commissioner Perrine, the Planning Commission minutes of August 24, 1993, were approved (3-0-1-1) with the removal of Commission Wilkinson's name from the absent list. Commissioner Lindstrom was absent and Commissioner Akridge abstained from the vote as he was not at the August 24, 1993 meeting. COMMUNICATIONS 1. A letter of resignation from Commissioner David Fox was presented to the Commission. Commissioner Fox's resignation is effective immediately. 2. A letter from Margaret Porter, 1190 Arroyo Seco Drive, in opposition to Planning Commission Meeting of September 14, 1993 Page 2 fencing exception (E 93-04), was distributed to the Commissioners by Mrs. Porter. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS OR POSTPONEMENTS There were no agenda modifications or postponements. ORAL REOUESTS 1. Carl Guardino, Vice President, Santa Clara County Manufacturing Group, addressed the Commission to invite participation in a Neighborhood Tour to be held on Saturday, September 18, 1993. The tour will include housing projects as they tie in to the Light Rail System to demonstrate the impact Light Rail has on housing projects. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no public hearings. MISCELLANEOUS Chairperson Alne read Item No. 1 into the record. 1. M 93-11 Hearing to consider the request of Mr. Dennis Kobza, of Kobza & Associates, for a modification to a previously approved Site and Architectural approval to allow construction of a 7,600 square foot building addition on property located at 477 Division Street in a CM (Controlled Manufacturing) Zoning District. Ms. Gloria Sciara, Planner I, presented the staff report noting the following: · The applicant is seeking approval of a modification to allow a 7,600 square foot, 2-story building addition on property located at 477 Division Street in a CM (Controlled Manufacturing) Zoning District. · Site currently contains two buildings, a one-story and a two-story building. The total square footage following this addition will be approximately 29,000 square feet. · Building usage includes: Research & Development, Manufacturing and Warehouse. · Parking includes 99 spaces. · The entire complex will be repainted as depicted on the colorboard provided. · The project will include 30% in landscaped area which exceeds the 10% landscaped area required. · The use is consistent with the zoning. Planning Commission Meeting of September 14, 1993 Page 3 The Site and Architectural Review Committee is supportive of the proposal. The original approval for this project site was in 1970 and 1971. MOTION: MOTION: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: On motion of Commissioner Perrine, seconded by Commissioner Akridge, the hearing was unanimously closed. (4-0-1). Commissioner Lindstrom was absent. On motion of Commissioner Akridge, seconded by Commissioner Meyer-Kennedy, the Planning Commission adopts Resolution 2872 approving a modification to a previously approved Site and Architectural approval to allow construction of a 7,600 square foot building addition on property located at 477 Division Street, subject to the Conditions of Approval, by the following roll call vote: Akridge, Meyer-Kennedy, Perrine, Alne None Lindstrom Chairperson Alne read Item No. 2 into the record. 2. E 93-04 Hearing to consider the application of Mrs. Mildred Sallows for a fencing exception on property located at 1202 Arroyo Seco Drive in a R-1 (Single Family Residential) Zoning District. Mr. Steve Piasecki, Community Development Director, presented the staff report noting the following: The applicant is seeking a fencing exception to allow a two-foot, lattice extension. · The fencing extension runs 8 feet along the property line with the adjacent property. · This extension has already been installed and was brought to the City's attention upon a Code Enforcement request. · Staff could not approve this exception as it requires Planning Commission approval. · The fencing exception request is similar to other fencing exceptions. · There is no hazard from a safety standpoint. · Upon review, the fence extension is fairly minor and not objectionable. Planning Commission Meeting of September 14, 1993 Page 4 As indicated in the Staff Report, as this fence is on common property line, approval of this fencing exception does not establish the rights of one property owner over the other. Staff recommends approval of this fencing exception. Chairperson Alne inquired whether staff had determined if the applicant was able to maintain this fence and whether the support posts were adequate for the extended weight of the additional two-foot lattice. Community Development Director, Steve Piasecki, replied that the Building Department would determine the viability of the fence to ensure that it will withhold the weight of the extension. Commissioner Akridge inquired about the length of time before a determination on the viability of the fence could be made and if there was termite damage what would need to be done about it and whom would cover the cost of the repair. Community Development Director, Steve Piasecki, replied that the inspection would take less than one hour. If there is determined to be termite damage, the applicant would need to install reinforcement posts if the existing posts are determined to be weakened. The cost for reinforcing posts would be borne by the applicant as she is the person that desires the extension. The Commission at this time acknowledged the letter distributed by adjoining neighbor, Mrs. Margaret Porter, 1190 Arroyo Seco Drive (an opponent of the fence extension) in which she questions the time taken to review this request. MOTION: On motion of Commissioner Meyer-Kennedy, seconded by Commissioner Akridge, the Planning Commission approves the application of Mrs. Mildred Sallows for approval of a fencing exception on property located at 1202 Arroyo Seco Drive, subject to the Conditions of Approval, by unanimous vote. (4-0-1). Commission Lindstrom was absent. Chairperson Alne read Item No. 3 into the record. Planning Commission Meeting of September 14, 1993 Page 5 3. SA 93-16 Application of Mr. James Wood, on behalf of Save Mart Supermarkets, for approval of a sign application on property located at 850 W. Hamilton Avenue in a PD (Planned Development/Commercial) Zoning District. Ms. Gloria Sciara, Planner I, presented the staff report noting the following: · This sign application was continued from the August 10, 1993, Planning Commission agenda. · Staff is supportive of the storefront sign as it represents less signage than allowed. Additionally, the refurbishing of the freestanding sign enhances the property. · As the sign is 27 feet in height which exceeds the height allowed under the sign ordinance, Planning Commission approval is required. · Staff recommends approval of this application subject to the Conditions of Approval. Commissioner Meyer-Kennedy inquired whether the sign height could be brought down. Ms. Sciara replied that as shown in the photograph exhibit, the freestanding sign would not dear the tree below it if the sign was lowered. In addition, the applicant plans to have the tree trimmed. MOTION: On motion of Commission Akridge, seconded by Commissioner Meyer-Kennedy, Sign Application SA 93-16 was unanimously approved per the findings and Conditions of Approval. (4-0-1). Commissioner Lindstrom was absent. REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR The written report of Mr. Steve Piasecki, Community Development Director, was accepted. Mr. Piasecki highlighted the following items: 1. The resignation of Commissioner Fox, effective immediately. Mr. Fox will be invited back to a future Planning Commission meeting in order to Present him with a Resolution in appredation for his years of service. The current recruiting for the Commission will be expanded to fill the two current vacancies. 2. Public Works staff representatives will limit their attendance at Planning Commission meetings to those in which items appear that require Public Work partidpation and/or feedback. 3. The election of the Vice Chair will take place at the next meeting on September 24, 1993. Planning Commission Meeting of September 14, 1993 Page 6 o Candidates are still being sought for the two advisor positions: Architectural Advisor and Landscape Advisor. The possible merger between the Transit Authority and the Congestion Management Agency. Open Space Limitations informational update. Light Rail Funding - Due to budget constraints the State has not funded this project. ADJOURNMENT The Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 7:56 p.m., to the next regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting of September 28, 1993, at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 70 North First Street, Campbell, California. Respectfully submitted: 'O~ APPROVED BY: I. Alne,/~2hair~e'-/sOn -- Stev-'~iasecki, '~ecretary