PC Min 07/14/1992 City of Campbell
Planning Commission
Minutes
City Council Chambers, 70 North First Street
7:30 P.M.
July 14, 1992
The Planning Commission of the City of Campbell convened this day in regular session, at 7:30
p.m., in the City Hall Council Chambers, 70 North First Street, Campbell, California, and the
following proceedings were had to wit:
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present:
Chairperson David Fox
Vice Chairperson I. (Bud) Alne
Commissioner Mark Wilkinson
Commissioner Jay Perrine
Commissioner Robert Dougherty
Commissioner Jane Meyer-Kennedy
Commissioners Absent:
Commissioner Alana Higgins (excused)
Staff Present:
Director of Planning, Steve Piasecki
Associate Planner, Tim J. Haley
City Attorney, Bill Seligmann
Assistant Engineer, Mike Fuller
Reporting Secretary, Karon Shaban
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
On motion of Commissioner Meyer-Kennedy, seconded by Commissioner Dougherty,
the June 23,1992, minutes of the Planning Commission were approved as submitted,
(5-0-1-1), Commissioner Alne abstaining due to his absence at that previous meeting, and
Commissioner Higgins being absent.
COMMUNICATIONS
Chairperson Fox noted that the League of California Cities' has scheduled the 94th Annual
Conference for October.
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AGENDA MODIFICATIONS OR POSTPONEMENTS
There were no modifications or postponements.
ORAL REQUESTS
Mr. Robert Nicholas, Harrison Avenue resident, addressed the Commission
expressing the following concerns relating to the Conditions of Approval for
the Home Depot project:
· Dust and noise created from construction of the project impacts the
nearby residents.
· Construction times are not being adhered to.
· Condition relating to watering the grounds twice daily is not being
followed.
· There has been a high volume of construction traffic on the residential
streets.
Director of Planning, Mr. Steve Piasecki, noted that the City's Chief Building
Official is investigating non-conformance with the construction conditions.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Director Introduction of the new City Manager.
Director of Planning, Mr. Steve Piasecki, introduced the new City Manager,
Mark Ochenduszko who expressed appreciation and enthusiasm for his
appointment.
Further, Mr. Piasecki introduced Mike Fuller, Assistant Engineer, Public
Works Department, attending the meeting in place of Joan Bollier.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. M 92-05 Public Hearing to consider the application of Mr. A1
(UP 92-08) Cot6 for a modification to a previously approved Use
Cot~, A. Permit deleting a secondary access to the site, on property
located at 1400 West Campbell Avenue, in a C-1-S
(Neighborhood Commercial) Zoning District.
Chairperson Fox read the application into the record.
Mr. Tim J. Haley, Associate Planner, presented the staff report noting the
following:
· The applicant's request is to delete the condition that a secondary access be
provided to the site from San Tomas Aquino Road.
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The applicant was unable to obtain easement rights which were needed to
provide the access.
The staff recommends approval of the request since access to the site is
sufficient and circulation will not be a problem.
Commissioner Alne presented discussion from the July 6, 1992, meeting of the
Site and Architectural Review Committee noting that the Committee is
recommending approval since Mr. Cot~ was not successful at obtaining the
required easement in order to fulfill the Condition of Approval, and that on-site
circulation is adequate.
Chairperson Fox opened the public hearing.
Public Comment:
Mr. Al Cot~, the applicant, asked the Commission to approve his request.
MOTION:
On motion of Commissioner Meyer-Kennedy, seconded
by Commissioner Dougherty, it was unanimously ordered
that the Public Hearing be closed.
MOTION:
On motion of Commissioner Meyer-Kennedy, seconded
by Commissioner Wilkinson, it was unanimously ordered
that Resolution No. 2807 be adopted, approving the
requested modification of Planning Application No. UP 92-
08, which will delete Condition of Approval No. 17 as
contained in Resolution No. 2805, adopted June 23, 1992,
and reading: "Provide evidence of secondary access
easement from adjacent property to the west of the site."
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Commissioners:
Commissioners:
Commissioners:
Perrine, Dougherty, Meyer-Kennedy,
Wilkinson, Alne, Fox
None
Higgins
MISCELLANEOUS
2. SA 92-20 Consider the application of Mr. Wade McClure, on
McClure, W. behalf of BIZMART, for approval of a sign request on
property located within the Hamilton Plaza Shopping
Center at 1760 South Bascom Avenue in a C-2-S (General
Commercial) Zoning District.
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Chairperson Fox read the application into the record.
Mr. Tim J. Haley, Associate Planner, presented the staff report noting the
following:
· The applicant's request.
· The Planning Commission's authority to provide exceptions to the Sign
Ordinance.
· The previously approved sign program.
· The staff recommends approval with modifications to prevent the sign from
extending beyond the column element of the roof feature, and that a 6 inch
clearance between the architectural column elements and proposed sign be
maintained.
Commissioner Alne presented discussion from the July 6, 1992, meeting of the
Site and Architectural Review Committee, noting that the Committee
recommends approval with modifications as specified by staff.
Chairperson Fox asked if anyone would like to speak on the item.
Public Comment:
Mr. Wade McClure, the applicant, addressed the Commission and indicated that
he is agreeable with the recommended modifications made by staff relating to the
sign proposal.
Commission Discussion:
MOTION:
On motion of Commissioner Perrine, seconded by
Commissioner Meyer-Kennedy, it was unanimously
ordered SA 92-20 be approved, as amended by staff.
(6-0-1, Commissioner Higgins being absent.)
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SA 92-23
Apple
Computer
Consider the application of Superior Sign Systems, on
behalf of Apple Computers, Inc., for approval of a sign
request for property located at 900 East Hamilton Avenue,
in a PD (Planned Development/Commercial) Zoning
District.
Chairperson Fox read the application into the record.
Mr. Steve Piasecki, Director of Planning, presented the staff report noting the
following:
· The request is for directional signs which will add square footaget to the
current sign program.
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The staff is supportive of the request since the signs will actually improve the
circulation on the site.
Commissioner Alne presented discussion from the July 6, 1992, meeting of the
site and Architectural Review Committee, noting that the Committee is
supportive of the request because the signs are necessary, well done and
appropriate for the site.
Chairperson Fox asked if the applicant would like to speak. There was no
response.
MOTION:
On motion of Commissioner Perrine, seconded by
Commissioner Dougherty, it was unanimously ordered
that the sign request SA 92-23 be approved, subject to
Conditions of Approval. (6-0-1, Commissioner Higgins
being absent.)
4. SA 92-27
Staub, D.
Consider the application of Mr. David Staub, on behalf of
Safeway Stores, Inc., to approve a signing program for a
recently approved grocery store, on property located at
2341 South Winchester Boulevard, in a C-2-S (General
Commercial) Zoning District.
Chairperson Fox read the application into the record.
Mr. Tim J. Haley, Associate Planner, presented the staff report noting the
following:
· A sign program was previously approved for the Safeway project.
· The proposed signs are for advertisement of the subdepartments, a series of
wall mounted signs identifying the grocery store as a Safeway Market Place,
and two Safeway logo signs facing Winchester Boulevard and Budd Avenue.
· Staff is supportive of a Safeway logo sign on the Budd Avenue frontage to
identify the store from the street, however, it is recommended that only two
of the proposed subdepartmental signs be approved and that the proposed
Safeway logo along Winchester Boulevard be eliminated.
· The staff recommends approval as modified.
Commissioner Alne presented discussion from the July 6, 1992, meeting of the
Site and Architectural Review Committee, noting that the Committee is
recommending approval of the applicant's request, subject to the deletion of
three subdepartrnental signs and the Safeway logo sign along the Winchester
Boulevard frontage.
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Chairperson Fox asked that applicant to address the Commission.
Mr. David Staub, Arrow Sign Company, addressed the Commission asking that
the proposal, as presented, be approved in order to advertise the separate
departments in the store on the exterior of the building. He circulated an
illustration of the proposed signs and photographs of other Safeway stores with
similar signage.
Commissioner Meyer-Kennedy discussed the photographs, noting that it is
apparent that the other stores do not have 5 exterior subdepartmental signs.
Ms. Debbie Brown, Safeway Design Engineer, 47400 Quito Road, asked that the
complete sign proposal be approved.
Discussion ensued between Commissioners relating to how many of the signs
should be approved. The general consensus of the Commission was to deny
most of the signs requested.
Commissioner Alne noted the Commission's opposition to approve all the signs,
and asked Mr. Staub to specify what signs are most important to the Safeway
store.
Mr. Staub stated that since the Commission is not supportive of the proposed
signage, that the Commission consider allowing three subdepartmental signs and
retention of the Safeway Market Place and logo signs.
Ms. Brown asked that none of the signs be deleted, since Safeway would like to
stress that the new Safeway store is more of a market place than a store, and
would add positive architectural features to the building.
Commissioner Dougherty pointed out that if the "market place" idea is being
stressed, then it should be compared to a local department store, which, he noted
has only one sign.
Ms. Brown argued that the wording "market place" was not enough to distinguish
the old Safeway store from the new one, and Commissioner Alne suggested
deletion of the wording "market place."
Motion:
On motion of Commissioner Perrine, seconded by
Commissioner Alne, it was unanimously ordered that the
signing request for Safeway Marketplace, located at 2341 South
Winchester Boulevard be approved with the following
modifications: That the subdepartment signs be limited to 3,
and that the Safeway Logo be approved for the Budd Avenue
frontage only.
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REPORT OF THE PLANNING DIRE(~TOR
Director of Planning, Steve Piasecki, presented the following oral report:
· Planning Department has received an award for the Community Design
Study.
· Ed Janke, Architectural Advisor, resigned and Pam Warren, the alternate, will
be stepping in as the Site and Architectural Advisor to the Commission.
The written and oral report of the Planning Director was accepted.
OTHER ISSUES BROUGHT UP BY THE (~OMMISSION;
a. Tree Ordinance: Commissioner Wilkinson asked that staff investigate
implementation of a Historic Tree Ordinance to protect the heritage trees
being removed in the City.
Director Piasecki indicated reluctance to the implementation of such an
ordinance, citing that staff is not available to enforce such an ordinance; that
specific trees would have to be identified and designated as heritage trees;
and, that this request is not part of the accepted work plan for this year.
Commissioner Wilkinson stressed the need to preserve valuable trees.
Commissioner Alne suggested that if the public is supportive of doing
something for the public good, then the public should be prepared to pay
for it.
Chairperson Fox noted that no action could be taken, since this item was not
agendized, and Mr. Piasecki suggested that the Commission could have the
item agendized for an upcoming meeting.
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Winchester Drive-in site: Commissioner Perrine asked about the status of
the Winchester Drive-in site located at 535 Westchester Avenue.
Mr. Piasecki indicated that some discussion has been underway by the
Winchester Drive-in Committee, however, that a number of conditions
would have to be reviewed with potential buyers of the site with regard to
reasonable land use patterns. Further, he indicated that there were several
options being reviewed.
Commissioner Perrine drew attention to the letter attached to the Director's
Report which suggests that box retail is not a viable option.
Commissioner Alne expressed concern that the property is landlocked, and
asked how much of an impact would the City be willing to tolerate.
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Mr. Piasecki suggested that this concern was discussed during the previous
application process, and that certain unmitigatable impacts could be
accepted. He suggested that the Committee would review projects with less
of an impact than box retail.
ADIOURNMENT
Adjburn to the next regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting of July 28,
1992, at 7:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 70 North First Street, Campbell,
California.
~spectfully Submitted by:~~~/~_~
APPROVED.~ P~porting Secretary
Aqrl~LST.' ,Steve PiasecI~i
SECRETART
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