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PLANNING GONMISSION
City of C~m~pbell, California
March 12, 1991
Tuesday
MINUTES
The Planning Commission of the City of Campbell convened this day in regular
session in the City Hall Council Chambers, 70 North First Street, Campbell,
California, and the following proceedings were had to wit:
ROLL CAT.T.
Commissioners Present:
Chairperson Jane Meyer-Kennedy
Commissioner I. (Bud) Alne
Commissioner Alana Higgins
Commissioner Jay Perrine
Commissioner Mark Wilkinson (arrives at 7:45 p.m.)
Commissioner Robert Dougherty
Commissioners Absent: Commissioner David Fox
Staff Present:
Director of Planning, Steve Piasecki
City Attorney, Bill Seligmann
Engineering Manager, Bill Helms
Reporting Secretary, Marlene Pomeroy
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
On motion of Commissioner Dougherty, seconded by Commissioner Alne, the
minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of February 26, 1991, were
approved (6-0-2), as submitted.
COMMUNICATIONS
Director of Planning Steve Piasecki directed the Commission's attention to
receipt of correspondence addressed to West Valley Open Doors from Mr. and
Mrs. Floyd Greenleaf, 1035 West Parr Avenue, Campbell, dated March 9,
1991, expressing opposition to a low income housing development on West
Parr Avenue. He added that the City of Campbell has not formally received
a referral from the Town of Los Gatos regarding this development.
Mr. Piasecki also acknowledged the distribution of an article, "Why Did I
Ever Want To Be A Planning Commissioner," from the March 1991 issue of
Western City.
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS OR POSTPONEMENTS
There were no modifications to the agenda.
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OPAL Pu~UES~S
There were no oral requests.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Director of Planning Steve Ptaseckt introduced Tom Frutchey, Campbell's
new City Manager. Mr. Frutchey was formerly City Manager of the Town of
Los Altos Hills, having previously served as Assistant City Manager in
Mountain View. Mr. Frutchey stated that he looks forward to learning
about Campbell and contributing to its future development. The Commission
welcomed Mr. Frutchey.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. S 91-03
Indovina, P.
Public Hearing to consider the application of Mr.
Philip Indovtna for approval of a Site and
Architectural Permit to allow an 840 square foot
addition of an existing two-family dwelling
located at 940-942 Michael Drive, in an R-3-S
(Multi-family Residential) Zoning District.
The Chairperson read the application into the record.
Planning Director Steve Piasecki presented the Staff Report, pointing out
that the applicant desires to convert 770 square feet of existing
residential into storage and construct an additional 840 square foot
residential unit behind the existing duplex unit. Staff has suggested
that the applicant attempt to redesign the entryway to the new living unit
with an enhanced gate treatment to better identify the rear unit.
Commissioner Alne reported on the Site and Architectural Review Committee
meeting of March 4, 1991, commenting that the Committee was of the opinion
that the modifications requested did a good job of maintaining the
residential nature of the building. The Committee was also concerned with
the entryway to the back unit, suggesting removal of the gate, and
requested that the applicant work with staff on a new design. The
Committee recommended approval per the findings and conditions.
The Chairperson declared the Public Hearing open.
MOTION:
On motion of Commissioner Alne, seconded by Commissioner
Perrine, it was unanimously ordered that the Public Hearing
be closed.
Commissioner Perrine stated that the application is an interesting design
approach to distracting noises on one side of a residential situation.
Planning Commission Minutes
1991
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MOTION:
On motion of Commissioner Higgims, seconded by Commissioner
Alne, it was unanimously ordered on roll call vote (6-0-2,
Commissioners Wilkinson and Fox bein~ absent) that
Resolution 2739 be adopted approving S 91-03, incorporating
the attached findings and conditions of approval.
REPORT OF THE PLANNING DIRECTOR
The written report of the Planning Director was accepted and Mr. Piasecki
presented a brief oral report on the following:
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City Council's response to the Bay Vision 2020 Draft Report.
Referral by the City Council back to the Planning Commission of
the Ainsley Development General Plan Amendment, Zone Change and
Planned Development Permit at 3101 S. Winchester Boulevard (at
Hacienda). There was strong opposition voiced at the March 5
Council meeting on issues such as lights from vehicles, noise,
and left turns. Staff has asked the applicant to prepare an
expanded initial study to look at the environmental issues more
precisely. It is estimated that a revised application will be
presented to the Commission some time in May.
League of California Cities Planning Commissioners Institute,
March 20-22, 1991, in Monterey.
The March 12, 1991, regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting
adjourned at 7:50 p.m., to the next regularly scheduled meeting of March
26, 1991, at 7:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 70 North First
Street, Campbell, California
APPROVED:
SUBMITTED BY:
ATTEST:
J. P. Meyer-Kennedy
Chairperson
Marlene Pomeroy
Reporting Secretary
Steve Piasecki
Secretary