PC Min 10/08/1991PLANNING COMMISSION
City of Campbell, California
7:30 P.M.
October 8, 1991
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
TUESDAY
MINUTES
The Planning Commission of the City of Campbell convened this day in
regular session, at 7:30 p.m., in the City Hail 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
Vice Chair, David Fox
Commissioner Mark Wilkinson
Commissioner Jay Perrine
Commissioner Alana Higgins
Commissioner I. (Bud) Alne
Commissioner Robert Dougherty
Director of Planning, Steve Piasecki
Planner II, Tim Haley
City Attorney, Bill Seligmann
City Engineer, Joan Bollier
Reporting Secretary, Lisa Burrus
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
On motion of Commissioner Fox, seconded by Commissioner Alne, the
minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of September 24, 1991, were
unanimously approved as submitted, (6-0-1), Commissioner Dougherty being
absent.
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2 October 8, 1991
COMMUNICATIONS:
Director of Planning, Steve Piasecki, informed the Commission that
communications received were included in the Commission packets and
pertain to items on the agenda. Items received after the packets were
delivered include:
· Letter regarding Item No. 2, from attorneys representing Delta
Queen Car Wash.
· Letter regarding Item No. 2, from property owner, Walter Keesling.
QI1AL REOUESTS:
There were no Oral Requests.
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS OR POSTPONEMENTS
· Chairperson Jane Meyer-Kennedy noted that Commissioner Robert
Dougherty would not be present.
· The following item was considered at the beginning of the meeting:
1. PD 91-05
Wieser, E.
Public Hearing to consider the application of Mr. Ed
Wieser, for approval of a Planned Development Permit to
allow a veterinary clinic, kennel, and retail store on
property located at 640 East Campbell Avenue, in a PD
(Planned Development) Zoning District.
Chairperson Meyer-Kennedy read the application into the record.
Commission Discussion
There was no Commission discussion.
MOTION:
On motion of Commissioner Fox, seconded by Commissioner
Wilkinson, it was unanimously ordered that this item be
removed from the agenda and rescheduled at a future date.
pUBLIC HEARINGS
2. M 91-09 Public Hearing to consider the application of Mr. Nelson
Hilger, N. Hilger, on behalf of HPC Architecture, for approval of a
modification to a previous Site and Architectural
approval to allow the remodel and expansion of an
existing restaurant located at 1555 South Bascom Avenue
in a C-2-S (General Commercial) Zoning District.
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Chairperson Meyer-Kennedy read the application into the record.
Tim Haley, Planner II, presented the staff report noting the following: · Expansion of 650 square feet.
· Exterior change to the building.
· Provision of additional parking.
· Lnc~eased seating.
· 2 items of correspondence regarding the use of driveway adjacent to
Delta Queen.
· Staff recommends approval with a modification to the parking, by
eliminating 2 parking spaces.
Discussion ensued between Commissioners and Staff regarding:
· Clarification of eliminating 2 parking spaces in order to avoid
litigation.
· Parking agreement with adjoining businesses.
Staff reiterated the fact that the proposed parking ratio exceeds the
requirements of the City, with or without the additional 2 parking spaces.
Commissioner Alne presented the Site and Architectural Review Committee
report, noting:
· Architectural Advisor found the proposal acceptable, as presented.
· No deficiencies existed with the proposal.
· Committee recommends approval.
Mr. Nelson Hilger, HPC Architecture, noted the following: · Parking met the Ordinance requirements.
· An informal study regarding the parking situation was completed;
results found that 16-20 cars parked on the site were not patrons of
the restaurant.
· There is a formal agreement with Creekside Business Mall for
overflow parking.
· No problem with Delta Queen regarding the rear area.
· Addition of 350 square feet to the building.
· Applicant requested approval by site without easement agreements;
however, maintaining informal agreement with Delta Queen Car
Wash and formal agreement with Creekside Business Mall.
· Remodel and expand building to style of southwestern look.
Chairperson Meyer-Kennedy declared the Public Hearing opened.
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Public Comment:
Frank Dorsa, 871 E. Hamilton Avenue, built Delta Queen Car Wash 21 years
ago, noted the easement is necessary for the business, and was granted by the
property owner. Also, Mr. Dorsa stated that the easement is essential in case
of emergency. He restated the fact that the property owner for both Spoons
and Delta Queen Car Wash granted the easement to the car wash.
Commission Discussion:
Discussion ensued between Commissioners and Staff regarding the parking
situation.
MOTION:
On motion of Commissioner Fox, seconded by
Commissioner Wilkinson, it was unanimously ordered
that the Public Hearing be closed.
MOTION:
On motion of Commissioner Fox, seconded by
Commissioner Higgins, it was unanimously ordered that
Resolution No. 2773 be adopted, incorporating the
attached findings, subject to the Conditions of Approval,
as revised with the elimination of two parking spaces, by
the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Commissioners:
Commissioners:
Commissioners:
Alne, Higgins, Wilkinson, Fox, Meyer-
Kennedy
Perrine
Dougherty
REPORT OF THE PLANNING DIRECTOR
Planning Director, Steve Piasecki, discussed the following with the
Commission:
· Regarding the appointment of Architectural and Landscape
Advisors, recommended to retain Ed Janke and Susan Landry, with
Pamela Warren-Ruggieri as alternate. Further discussion
agendized for next regularly scheduled Planning Commission
meeting.
· Annual Planning Commissioners Dinner, reservations need to be
confirmed, date set for November 21, 1991, held at Campbell House
or Martha's Restaurant. Further details provided as necessary.
The report of the Planning Director was accepted.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m., to the next regularly scheduled Planning
Commission meeting of October 22, 1991, at 7:30 p.m., in the City Hall Council
Chambers, 70 North First Street, Campbell, California, subsequently
adjourning to a special schedule Public Hearing on October 24, 1991, to
consider the City-Initiated McGlincey Lane Expansion at 7:30 p.m. in the City
Hall Council Chambers, 70 North First Street, Campbell, California.
APPROVED: Tane Meyer-Kennedy
CHAIRPERSON
ATTEST: Steve Piasecki
SECRETARY
Respectfully Submitted by:
Lisa Burrus
Reporting Secretary