PC Min 09/08/1992City. of Campb. el!
Planning Commission
Minutes
City Council Chambers, 70 North First Street
7:30 P.M. September 8, 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. Chairperson
Fox called the meeting to order. The following proceedings were transcribed from a tape record-
ing, due to the absence of the reporting secretary:
Commissioners Present:
Chairperson David Fox
Vice Chairperson I. (Bud) Alne
Commissioner Jay Perrine
Commissioner Robert Dougherty
Commissioner Jane Meyer-Kennedy
Commissioner Alana Higgins
Commissioner Mark Wilkinson
Staff Present:
Director of Planning, Steve Piasecki
Associate Planner, Tim J. Haley
City Attorney, Bill Seligmann
City Engineer, Joan Bollier
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
On motion of Commissioner Perrine, seconded by Commissioner Dougherty, the
September 8, 1992, minutes of the Planning Commission were approved as submitted, (7-0-0).
COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Steve Piasecki, Director of Planning, noted that items of communication were transmitted
in the Commission packets.
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AGENDA MODIFICATIONS OR POSTPONEMENTS
There were no modifications or postponements.
ORAL REOUESTS
There were no oral requests.
pUBLIC HEARINGS
1. M 92-03 Continued Public Hearing to consider the application of
(S 70-19) Mr. Nelson Hilger, on behalf of Bakers Square, for
Hilger, N. approval of a modification to a Site and Architectural
Review Permit to allow an addition and remodel to an
existing restaurant on property located at 1461 West
Campbell Avenue, in a C-2-S (General Commercial)
Zoning District.
Chairperson Fox read the application into the record, noting that the
applicant has requested a continuance to the Planning Commission meeting
of October 13, 1992. He asked if anyone wanted to address the Commission
regarding this item and there was no response.
MOTION:
On motion of Commissioner Perrine, seconded by
Commissioner Dougherty, it was unanimously ordered
that the Public Hearing be continued to the Planning
Commission meeting of October 13, 1992.
UP 92-10/
S 92-O5
Fanelli, V.
Continued Public Hearing to consider the application of
Mrs. Virginia Fanelli for approval of a Use Permit and
Site and Architectural Review Permit to allow the
expansion and remodel of an existing fast food restaurant
(Jack-in-the-Box) located at 1450 West Campbell Avenue,
in a C-2-S (General Commercial) Zoning District.
Chairperson Fox read the application into the record, noting that the
applicant has requested a continuance to the Planning Commission meeting
of September 22, 1992. He asked if anyone wanted to address the Commission
regarding this item and there was no response.
MOTION:
On motion of Commissioner Higgins, seconded by
Commissioner Perrine, it was unanimously ordered that
the Public Hearing be continued to the Planning
Commission meeting of September 22, 1992.
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3. TS 92-01
Bogdan, L.
Continued Public Hearing to consider the application of
Mrs. Louise Bogdan for approval of a Tentative
Subdivision Map to allow the creation of six single-family
lots on properties located at 1228 Harriet Avenue, in an
R-l-9 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning District.
Chairperson Fox read the application into the record, noting that the
applicant has requested a continuance to the Planning Commission meeting
of September 22, 1992. He asked if anyone wanted to address the Commission
regarding this item and there was no response.
MOTION:
On motion of Commissioner Perrine, seconded by
Commissioner Meyer-Kennedy, it was unanimously
ordered that the Public Hearing be continued to the
Planning Commission meeting of September 22, 1992.
M 92-06
(UP 88-01)
Nielsen, S.
Public Hearing to consider the application of Mr.
Steven Nielsen, on behalf of the Recovery Inn of Los
Gatos, for a modification to a previously approved Use
Permit to allow a second surgical operating room on
property located at 3777 South Bascom Avenue, in an
R-3-S (Multiple-Family Residential) Zoning District.
Chairperson Fox read the application into the record.
Mr. Tim J. Haley, Associate Planner, presented the staff report noting the
following:
· Applicant's request for a 660 foot addition for a second surgical room.
· Location.
· Background of the project.
· Surplus parking of 5 spaces.
· General Plan and zoning consistency.
· Architectural design consistency.
· The staff recommends approval.
Commissioner Perrine asked if staff review of the parking was based upon the
current use of the site. Mr. Haley responded that staff found no parking
problems.
Chairperson Fox opened the public hearing.
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· Public Comment:
Ms. Renee Tahmassebi, 103 Bascom Court, expressed concern about intensification of
use, waste collection at 3:00 a.m., if hazardous materials were being disposed of
property, noted an odor from the trash location, noise from the generator, and lighting
of the parking area is too bright.
Mr. Haley indicated that there should not be a significant increase in use which would
create an impact to parking, noise, or trash accumulation. He also informed the
Commission that the trash containers would be wheeled out into the parking area by
maintenance personnel, and that Green Valley Disposal should be contacted relative to
the time of removal.
Chairperson Fox asked if Ms. Tahmassebi had contacted the Recovery Inn of Los Gatos
to voice her concerns. She stated that she had.
Mr. Steven Nielsen, Recovery Inn of Los
Tahmassebi's concerns as follows:
Gatos representative, addressed Ms.
Recovery Inn desires to be a good neighbor.
Not aware of any odors; suggests that when an odor is detected, staff at the
Recovery Inn be notified, so that the origin can be identified.
The lighting in the parking area was placed on a timer recently, however, the
lighting will be reviewed again. Security is a concern.
He will contact Green Valley Disposal with regard to revision of hours for trash
removal.
MOTION:
On motion of commissioner Perrine, seconded by Commissioner
Dougherty, it was unanimously ordered that the Public Hearing be
closed.
Chairperson Fox asked if it would be advantageous to move the trash enclosures to
another location, and Mr. Haley responded that if noise should become an issue,
moving the trash enclosures will be considered.
MOTION:
On motion of Commissioner Wilkinson, seconded by Commissioner
Perrine, it was unanimously ordered that Resolution No. 2812.5 be
adopted, approving a modification to a previously approved Use Permit
(UP 88-01) allowing a second surgical room at the Recovery Inn of Los
Gatos, 3777 South Bascom Avenue, incorporating the findings, and
subject to the Conditions of Approval, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Commissioners:
Commissioners:
Commissioners:
Perrine, Dougherty,
Wilkinson, Alne, Fox
None
None
Meyer-Kennedy,
Higgins,
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MISCELLANEOUS
5. SA 92-O8
Schlaefer
Consider the application of Mr. Phil Schlaefer, on
behalf of Heroes, for approval of a 35 square foot sign
located at 24 East Campbell Avenue, in a PD (Planned
Development/Commercial) Zoning District.
Chairperson Fox read the application into the record.
Director of Planning, Mr. Steve Piasecki, presented the staff report noting the
following:
· Previous approval for signage was only temporary, permanent approval was
not obtained for this building.
· Sign ordinance suggested that signs should be architecturally compatible
with the surrounding buildings. The proposed sign is not.
· The staff recommends denial of the sign application.
Commissioner Alne presented discussion from the August 27, 1992, meeting of
the Site and Architectural Review Committee. The Committee recommended
approval since the existing sign has been located on the building facade for more
than four and one-half years and that the sign area meets the ordinance
requirements in terms of the allowable sign square footage. Further
Commissioner Alne expressed an opinion that it would unfair to deny this
application.
Public Comment:
Mr. Phil Schlaefer, the applicant, addressed the Commission providing a brief
overview of problems associated with signage on this building.
Commissioner Dougherty indicated that the cost for removal of the existing sign
facade and construction of a new sign would be burdensome to the applicant. He
suggested that the Sign Ordinance be reviewed in order to establish a sign policy
for the downtown area. He will not support staff's recommendation for denial of
the application, but would recommend that a change be reviewed at the time that
a new use or new owner take over the building.
Chairperson Fox indicated that it was inappropriate to have this tenant change the
sign facade, since it has existed for 4 1/2 years and that signs on adjoining buildings
are worse than the sign proposed by Heroes.
The Commissioners generally expressed support for the applicant's request.
Commissioner Dougherty asked that staff investigate setting guidelines for signage
in the downtown area, and that until policies have been established, current
tenants should not be burdened with the high cost of re-signing existing buildings.
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Further, Commissioner Dougherty suggested that a time limit could be imposed
for existing signs.
Director Piasecki suggested that it would be difficult to set time limits. That the
downtown area should have standards for signage.
Chairperson Fox suggested that the proposed signage be tied to the existing use.
City Attorney, Bill Seligmann, stated that a condition could tie this sign to the
existing use.
Commission Wilkinson asked if this particular lot was included in the downtown
area plan. Mr. Piasecki stated that it technically was not.
MOTION:
On motion of Commissioner Dougherty, seconded by
Commissioner perrine, it was unanimously ordered
that the sign request be approved for the current use
only. (7-0-0)
REPORT OF THE PLANNING DIRECTOR
The report of the Planning Director was accepted.
Commissioner Fox asked about the letter from the City Attorney relating to
conflict of interests. City Attorney Seligmann explained that the letter was to
inform the Commission that even if the Commission took advise of Counsel
regarding a certain issue, and it turned out that Counsel gave the wrong advise, the
Commission could still be held liable. He noted the Fair Political Practices Act.
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned at 8:25 p.m., to the next regularly scheduled Planning
Commission meeting of September 22, 1992, at 7:30 p.m., in the City Council
Chambers, 70 North First Street, Campbell, California.
APPROVED:
Respectfully Submitted by:
~,~Porfix~g Secretary
ATTEST:
Steve Piasecki
SECRETARY
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