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PLANNING COMMISSION
City of Campbell, California
TUESDAY
September 24, 1991
Minutes
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:
Commissioners Present:
Commissioners Absent:
Staff Present:
Chairperson Jane Meyer-Kennedy
Commissioner Robert Dougherty
Commissioner Jay Perrine
Commissioner I, (Bud) Alne
Commissioner Alana Higgins
Commissioner Mark Wilkinson
Commissioner David Fox
None
Director of Planning, Steve Piasecki
Planner I, Gloria Sciara
City Attorney, Bill Seligmann
Deputy Public Works Director, Bill Helms
City Engineer, Joan Bollier
Reporting Secretary, Karon Shaban
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
On motion of Commissioner Higgins ~econded by Commissioner Alne, the
minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of September 10, 1991, were
unanimously approved, as submitted, (6-0-1), Commissioner Fox abstaining
due to his absence at the September 10,1991, meeting.
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COMMUNICATIONS:
The Director of Planning, Mr. Steve Piasecki, listed 3 items of
Communication, as follows:
· Letter from Classic Car Wash requesting that Item No. 3, be
removed from the Calendar.
· Revised Conditions for Item No. 1, UP 91-17.
Memo from Tim Haley relating to Architectural Advisor
appointment.
ORAL REOUESTS:
There were no Oral Requests.
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS OR POSTPONEMENTS
Item No. 3, SA 91-34 was moved forward.
MISCELLANEOUS
3. SA 91-34
Alexander, M.
Consider the application of Mr. Mike Alexander, on
behalf of Classic Car Wash, for approval of 2 banner signs
on property located at 871 East Hamilton Avenue, in a C-2-
S (General Commercial) Zoning District.
Chairperson Meyer-Kennedy read the application into the record, noting the
written request from the Applicant to have the item removed from the
Calendar.
MOTION:
On motion of Commissioner Wilkinson, seconded by
Commissioner Fox, it was unanimously ordered that
Item No. SA 91-34 be removed from Calendar.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
UP 91-17
Rodgers, M.
Public Hearing to consider the application of Dr. Miles
Rodgers for approval of a Use Permit to allow a veterinary
clinic located at 2110 South Winchester Boulevard, in a C-
2-S (General Commercial) Zoning District.
Chairperson Meyer-Kennedy read the application into the record.
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Planner I, Gloria Sciara presented the staff report noting the following: · Applicant's request.
· Consistency with the General Plan and Zoning Designation.
· Surrounding properties.
· Public Works Department's concern relative to the provision of two-
way access for the driveway, and the request that the driveway be
returned to the Site and Architectural Review Committee for
approval.
· Revised Conditions of Approval, requiring that screening be
provided to the residential side of the property by addition of a six
foot masonry sound wall.
· Staff supports the application.
Commissioner Fox presented the Site and Architectural Review Committee
report noting that the Committee is supportive of the application.
The applicant, Dr. Miles Rodgers, addressed the Commission requesting
approval of the project. He indicated that the cost for providing a masonry
sound wall of six feet was overwhelming when added to his current expenses,
requesting that the Commission delete that Condition. Further, he asked that
the Commission delete the Condition allowing Commission review of the
use in one year.
Commissioner Perrine asked about the location of the proposed clinic in
relationship to the residential properties, and staff indicated that the building
and the residential home were 90 feet apart.
Commissioner Fox asked about the current fencing material, and he was
informed that the fence between the building area and the residential home is
currently constructed of wood.
After clarification that the ordinance for C-2 Zoning requires screening
consisting of a six foot masonry wall between a business, and a residential
areas, Commissioner Alne indicated that sound attenuation would not be a
problem in this case. He suggested that the applicant be given 5 years to
construct the six foot masonry sound wall.
Commissioner Dougherty asked if the ordinance requirement could be
phased in, and in response Director Piasecki noted that this Use Permit
request provides an opportunity to implement the sound wall screening for
this area, as contained in the ordinance.
Commissioner Wilkinson asked about the current use of the building, and
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Commissioner Dougherty expressed his intent to fidfill his obligation to the
neighborhood and implement the masonry sound wall contained within the
ordinance.
Dr. Rodgers pointed out that currently the building is located between two
automotive shops, and that the proposed use would create less noise than
that of an automotive shop.
Director Piasecki noted that the noise impact from this project would likely
come from the parking area outside the building rather than due to the use.
Chairperson Meyer-Kennedy declared the Public Hearing opened.
Public (~gmment:
Mrs. Eulah Blaine, 91 South Fourth Street, raised concerns relating to noise
impacts of the vet clinic. She requested that another location for the clirtic be
investigated.
Dr. Rodgers addressed Mrs. Blaine's concern by informing the Commission of
the insulated concrete walls, and the dropped ceiling where the dogs would be
kept.
Mr. Russ Stanley, property owner, pointed out that there are no external
windows on the building and supported Dr. Rodger's comments relative to
the sound insulation materials.
MOTION:
On motion of Commissioner Fox, seconded by
Commissioner Higgius, it was unanimously ordered that
the Public Hearing be dosed,
MOTION:
On motion of Commi~ioner Fox, ~econded by
Commissioner Wilkinson, it was unanimously ordered
that Resolution No. 2771 be adopted, incorporating the
suggested findings with a revised finding that sound
attenuation of the veterinary clinic use should not be a
significant problem to neighboring residential properties
in-that the main building is located 52 feet from the
Chairperson Meyer-Kennedy expressed her concern to Commissioner Alne's
suggestion to allow five years for construction of the sound wall.
Ms. Sdara responded that the building is currently vacant, however, that it
was previously used for a scuba diving school with a pool in the rear.
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property line, that the building has insulated concrete
block walls, and, that the hours of operation will limit the
noise from the parking lot; subject to the Conditions of
Approval, mended to allow the applicant two years to
complete construction of the sound wall, by the following
roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Commissioners:
Commissioners:
Commissioners:
Alne, Higglns, Perrine, Wilkinson,
Doug, hetty, Fox, Meyer-Kennedy
None.
None
2. UP 91-18
Perez, L.
Public Hearing to consider the application of Ms. Louise
Perez for approval of a Conditional Use Permit, to allow
the move-on of an existing residence to property located at
690 South San Tomas Aquino Road, in a PD (Planned
Development) Zoning District.
Chairperson Meyer-Kennedy read the application into the record.
Ms. Gloria Sciara, Planner I, presented the staff report noting the following:
Changes to the original submittal, including rotation of the
building.
· Staff's suggestion that the roof elements be similar and hipped.
· Staff's support of the application with the suggested changes.
Commissioner Fox presented the Site and Architectural Review Committee
report, noting:
· The Committee was not supportive of staff's recommendations to
rotate the building, since it would not provide adequate setbacks.
The Committee indicated that fiat roof element was in keeping with
the surrounding properties and the existing home.
The Committee recommends approval of the application, as
presented.
Commissioner Perrine asked where the house is now located, and Ms. Sdara
indicated that the house is still located within the Highway 85 Corridor right-
of-way.
Chairperson Meyer-Kennedy dedared the Public Hearing opened.
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Public Comment:
The applicant, Mrs. Louise Perez, requested approval of the application, as
presented, noting that the requested proposal would allow retention of
established cacti, that is desirable to the Spanish architecture of the home.
MOTION:
On motion of Commissioner Fox, seconded by
Commissioner Dougherty, it was unaplmotmly ordered
that the Public Hearing be closed.
MOTION:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
On motion of Commissioner Perrine, seconded by
Commissioner Wilkinson, it was unanimously ordered
that Resolution No. 2772 be adopted, incorporating the
attached findings, subject to the Conditions of Approval,
amended to eliminate the hipped roof requirement, and
per the existing plans, by the following roll call vote:.
Commissioners:
Commissioners:
Commissioners:
Alne, Higgins, Perrine, Wilkinson,
Dougherty, Fox, Meyer-Kennedy
None.
None
MISCELLANEOUS
City-Initiated Schedule Special Planning Commission meetings for
EIR/PD 91-04 consideration of the McGlincey Lane Expansion Area EIR
and PD 91-04, for Thursday, October 24,1991, and
Thursday, November 7, 1991.
Director of Planning, Mr. Steve Piasecki, requested that the Commission set
October 24, 1991, and November 7, 1991, for Public Hearings to consider the
McGlincey Lane Expansion.
Commissioners Fox and Higgins indicated that due to work related
responsibilities, they would not be able to attend the meeting of October 24,
1991.
The Commissioners all agreed to go ahead with the recommended Public
Hearing dates, and scheduled the above-mentioned dates for public hearing,
by declaration of the Chairperson.
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5. Chairperson Planning Commission's Annual Dinner.
Chairperson Meyer-Kennedy requested that Commissioners provide the staff
with suggestions for the Commissioner's Annual Dinner.
After discussion, it was agreed that the Commission would prefer dinner at
the Campbell House, however, a date could not be derided.
REPORT OF THE PLANNING DIRECTOR
The report of the Planning Director was accepted.
OTHER ISSUES BROUGHT UP BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Commissioner Alne raised issues relating to non-compliance of the current
Sign Ordinance. He suggested that the Staff investigate a solution to question.
Chairperson Meyer-Kennedy, seeing no objection, directed Staff to investigate
the Sign Ordinance and report back at a later date.
ADJOURNMENT
The Chairperson declared the meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m., to the next
regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting of October 8, 1991, at 7:30
p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 70 North First Street, Campbell,
California.
Respectfully Submitted by:
Karon Shaban
Reporting Secretary
APPROVED: lane P. Meyer-Kennedy
Chairperson
Steve T. Piasecki
Secretary