PC Min 11/09/1993CITY OF CAMPBELL PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
7:30 P.M.
TUESDAY
NOVEMBER 9, 1993
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The Planning Commission meeting of November 9, 1993, was called to order
at 7:30 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
Mel Lindstrom
Jane Meyer-Kennedy
Jay Perrine
Commissioners Absent: Commissioner:
Lee Akridge
Staff Present:
Community
Development Director: Steve Piasecki
Associate Planner: Tim Haley
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
October 26, 1993, were approved (4-0-1; Commissioner Akridge
was absent).
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Resolution No. 2884 was approved (4-0-1; Commissioner Akridge was absent)
commending outgoing Architectural Advisor, Pam Warren-Ruggieri, for her
contributions to the City. Ms. Warren-Ruggieri's resolution will be forwarded
to her by mail as she was unable to attend the Planning Commission meeting.
Planning Commission Minutes of November 9, 1993 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.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Chairperson Alne read Item No. 1 into the record.
1. R 93-04 Public Hearing to consider the application of Mr. Steve
(PD 89-16) Saray for approval of a Reinstatement of a previously
approved Planned Development Permit (PD 89-16) to
allow the construction of Phase II of a townhome
development (Latimer Villas) consisting of three new
units (six units already completed) on property located at
65-85 E. Latimer Avenue in a PD (Planned Development)
Zoning District.
Mr. Tim Haley, Associate Planner, presented the staff report noting the
following:
Applicant is seeking Reinstatement of a previous Planned Development
approval. Original approval expired on July 2, 1993 and applicant is
asking for a one-year extension
· Original approval allowed for the construction of nine townhomes, six
of which have been completed.
· Project density of 11.9 is consistent with zoning which allows 6-13 units
per gross acre.
· Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt a Resolution
with a revised development schedule and conditions of approval.
Public Hearing re Item No. 1
Mr. Steve Saray, applicant.
Explained that his lender has required that he build the project in two
phases. He was required to have sold 75% of the first phase prior to
building the second phase. At this point, all but one unit have been sold.
MOTION:
On motion of Commissioner Perrine, seconded by
Commissioner Meyer-Kennedy, the Planning Commission
unanimously moved to close the Public Hearing. (4-0-1;
Planning Commission Minutes of November 9, 1993 Page 3
MOTION:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Commissioner Akridge was absent.)
On motion of Commissioner Meyer-Kennedy, seconded by
Commissioner Lindstrom, the Planning Commission adopts
Resolution No. 2885 approving a Reinstatement to allow the
construction of Phase II (three units) of Latimer Villas, located
at 65-85 E. Latimer Avenue, subject to the Conditions of
Approval, by the following roll-call vote:
Alne, Lindstrom, Meyer-Kennedy, Perrine
None
Akridge
Chairperson Alne read Item No. 2 into the record.
2. HPB 93-01
ZC 93-06
Public Hearing to consider the application of Tanya and
Todd Lonac to designate the structure (the "Bull House")
located at 81 N. First Street as a Historic Landmark and a
Zone Change on said property from a PD (Planned
Development) Zoning District to a PD-H (Planned
Development/Historic Overlay).
Mr. Steve Piasecki, Community Development Director, presented the staff
report as follows:
· Residence was built in 1912 and represents a typical middle-class
Colonial cottage from that time period.
· The request for Historic Designation has been made by the current
property owners.
· The Historic Preservation Board reviewed the applicant's request and
recommends approval.
· Staff recommends approval of the Historic Designation and Zone
Change to PD-H (Planned Development/Historic Overlay).
Public Hearing re Item No. 2
There were no parties interested in addressing this item.
MOTION:
On motion of Commissioner Meyer-Kennedy, seconded by
Commissioner Lindstrom, the Planning Commission
unanimously moved to close the Public Hearing. (4-0-1;
Commissioner Akridge was absent.)
Planning Commission Minutes of November 9, 1993 Page 4
MOTION:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
On motion of Commissioner Lindstrom, seconded by
Commissioner Meyer-Kennedy, the Planning Commission
adopts:
· Resolution No. 2886 approving the designation of
the residence at 81 N. First Street (the "Bull House")
as a Historic Landmark; and
· Resolution No. 2887 to approve a Zone Change on
said property from PD to PD-H (Planned
Development/Historic Overlay),
by the following roll-call vote:
Alne, Lindstrom, Meyer-Kennedy, Perrine
None
Akridge
MISCELLANEOUS
Chairperson Alne read Item No. 3 into the record.
3. SA 93-31
Hearing to consider the application of Mr. Bob
Knollmiller, on behalf of MacFrugals, for approval of a
sign application on property located at 1581 W. Campbell
Avenue in a C-2-S (General Commercial) Zoning District.
Mr. Tim Haley, Associate Planner, presented the staff report as follows:
Applicant is seeking approval of a sign request that allows a greater area
and height than provided under the Sign Ordinance. Under the Sign
Ordinance, the maximum square footage allowed is 50 square feet and
the maximum height is 14 feet.
· Proposed signage includes a height of 17 feet.
· Staff finds the sign area reasonable but suggests the height be reduced to
14 feet. This would be consistent with previous approvals.
Commissioner Perrine questioned the intent regarding how to adjust the
height of the sign.
Mr. Tim Haley, Associate Planner, responded that the recommendation is
that the freestanding sign be lowered by three feet so that the highest portion
of the sign is no taller than 14 feet.
Planning Commission Minutes of November 9, 1993 Page 5
Mr. Bob Knollmiller, 6805 Sierra Court, Dublin. representing the Sign
Company.
· Expressed his appreciation to a cooperative Site and Architectural
Committee.
· Agrees with staff on every suggestion with the exception of the height. If
the height is limited to 14 feet, the sign will be but 3.5 feet off the ground
which will reduce visibility and allow for the potential of defacing by
graffiti and/or vandalism.
Commissioner Meyer-Kennedy asked for a comparison between the sign at
Kirkwood Plaza and this proposal.
Mr. Tim Haley, Assodate Planner, replied that the sign at Kirkwood complied
with the 14 foot height requirement.
Mr. Bob Knollmiller, continued.
· Feels that it is impossible to have a sign of this size so low off the
ground.
· Believes he has cooperated fully with the desires of the Site and
Architectural Committee and agrees with the square footage
requirement but not the height.
Commissioner Lindstrom inquired whether the portion of the sign reading
"Wing Center" needed to be as large as it was being presented.
Mr. Bob Knollmiller, replied that it was not required to be so large.
Chairman Alne asked why the sign could not be wider rather than taller and
whether the applicant could adjust the sign so that no portion is taller than 14
feet.
Mr. Tim Haley, Associate Planner, recommended that the Commission allow
the applicant to work with staff to develop a compromise sign that will
incorporate the 14 foot height with the exception of any architectural
embellishments that contain no copy.
Chairman Alne inquired whether the Commission was comfortable with
staff and the applicant developing a final sign plan.
Commissioner Perrine and Mr. Tim Haley agreed that this could be handled
at staff level with the applicant.
Planning Commission Minutes of November 9, 1993 Page 7
Chairman Alne asked about the cost in obtaining a Conditional Use Permit to
which Mr. Tim Haley replied, "approximately $1,500." Chairman Alne
expressed concern that the applicant would have to sell a lot of puppies to
recover this fee.
Commissioner Perrine expressed concern about the live animals but has no
concerns regarding pet supplies and food.
Commissioner Meyer-Kennedy inquired whether the Dolphin Pet Center had
obtained a Use Permit.
Mr. Steve Piasecki, Community Development Director, replied that while
staff was uncertain of the answer, he believed that Dolphin may have been
established prior to the requirement of Conditional Use Permits for pet store
use.
Commissioner Perrine inquired whether this determination was based upon
a specific application or location.
Mr. Tim Haley replied that there is an applicant interested and based upon
the Planning Commission's determination, that applicant will submit an
application. He suggested that the matter be tabled for one month to allow
staff the opportunity to further develop criteria for allowing retail pet stores
within the C-1-S (Neighborhood Commercial) Zoning District.
Mr. John Gabor, the potential applicant, clarified his interest:
· His proposal is for a shop with only small animals and fewer than six at
any given time. They are considering taking the animals home each
evening rather than leaving them in the shop overnight. Animals will
be from California and certified. In addition to puppies, the shop would
have parrots, parakeets and canaries.
MOTION:
On motion of Commissioner Perrine seconded by
Commissioner Meyer-Kennedy, the Planning Commission
unanimously approved to continue discussion regarding a
determination to allow retail pet stores within C-1-S Zoning
Districts to the next Planning Commission meeting, December
14, 1993, to allow staff to further research and handle areas of
concern raised by the Commission. (4-0-1; Commissioner
Akridge was absent.)
Planning Commission Minutes of November 9, 1993 Page 6
Mr. Tim Haley asked for clarification of perimeters. The clarification was that
the sign may include the wording "Wing Center" within the omega and that
a slight (1-2 foot) height variation would be allowed to accommodate the
architectural embellishments.
MOTION:
On motion of Commissioner Lindstrom, seconded by
Commissioner Perrine, the Planning Commission
unanimously moved approve the sign application subject to
final negotiations with staff and minimal variation from the
Sign Ordinance. If there is any problem in finalizing at staff
level, this matter will be brought back to the Planning
Commission for final decision. (4-0-1; Commissioner Akridge
was absent.)
Chairperson Alne read Item No. 4 into the record.
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Planning
Commission
Interpretation
Hearing to consider the request of Mr. J. Christopher
Gabor to allow a retail pet store in a C-1-S (Neighbor-
hood Commercial) Zoning District as a permitted
use.
Mr. Tim Haley, Associate Planner, presented the staff report as follows:
Staff is received a request to allow a retail pet store in a C-1-S
Neighborhood Commercial) Zoning District.
· Under the Zoning Ordinance, Planning Commission may make a
determination to allow uses not spedfied within the Ordinance. The C-2-
S Distict allows for animal hospitals.
· Staff recommends adoption of a resolution.
Chairman Alne expressed reservations. If problems exist with other types of
businesses within a Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District they can
generally be resolved by operating hours or other manageable means.
Animal behavior, noise and odors cannot be controlled as easily.
Mr. Tim Haley, Associate Planner, mentioned that upon review of other local
cities, some allow this use under Ordinance and others with a Use Permit.
Suggested that the Commission has several options in this request including
a better definition (with limitations of animal size and quantity) or the
requirement of a Conditional Use Permit prior to approval of any particular
establishment.
Planning Commission Minutes of November 9, 1993 Page 8
REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
The written report of Mr. Steve Piasecki, Community Development Director,
was accepted with the additional highlights:
· Recommends that the Commission adjourned the meeting of
November 23, 1993, due to a lack of agenda items. It is also suggested
that the December 29, 1993, meeting be canceled for the same reason.
This will be considered at the meeting of December 14, 1993.
· At the December 14, 1993, meeting the next chair will be elected.
Respec~ submitted:
APPROvEDB~y?-~
ADIOURNMENT
The Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m., to the next
regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting of December 14, 1993, at
7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 70 North First Street, Campbell,
California. (The regularly scheduled meeting of November 23, 1993, has been
canceled due to a lack of agenda items.)
Steve Piasecki, Secretary