PC Min 04/10/1990pIANNING CO~I$SIONMINOTgS
CITY OF CAMPBgLL, CALIFORNIA
7:30 p.m.
CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
TUESDAY
APRIL 10, 1990
ROLL CATW.:
Commissioners Present:
Vice Chairperson Meyer
Commissioner Ronald Christ
Commissioner David Fox
Commissioner Mark Wilkinson
Commissioner I. (Bud) Alne
Commissioner Bruce Olszewski
Commissioners Absent: Chairperson Jay Perrine
Staff Present: Steve Piasecki, Director of Planning
Bill Helms, City Engineer
Phil Stafford, Principal Planner
William Seligmann, City Attorney
Pat Masters Recording Secretary
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioners Alne, Olszewski and Christ had the following changes
and/or additions were made to the Minutes of the meeting of March 27,
1990:
Page 7, third bullet, third paragraph, change to read: "proposed
operator is also operating Boswell's, previously censured because
of ..... "., Second paragraph, first sentence, change to read:
Commissioner Olszewski stated that he would prefer that an in-depth
study be required by the Police Department to develop methodology
of .... " Delete following sentence in its entirety.
Page 8, 7th paragraph, change to read:" Commissioner Olszewski
initiates a discussion for a proposed motion .... ".
Page 13, 4th paragraph, change to read: "Commissioner Alne felt
that the suggestion for a tree buffer on the residential side of
the property line might be a good solution." Last line of page,
change "12-month" to "fee-base".
Page 17, add "Alne" as Commissioner who seconded the motion to
grant Negative Declaration.
MOTION:
SECOND:
VOTE
Comm. Olszewski moved to approve Minutes of the Regular
Meeting of March 27, 1990, as amended.
Comm. christ
Passed, 6-0-1-0, Comm. Perrine being absent.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
1. Re Item 2, Letter from T. Smith requesting two-month continuance.
2. Re Item 6, Amended Conditions of Approval
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS OR POSTPONENRNTS:
Item 2: Application V90-04 for Variance.
withdrawing to some future date.
Applicant requested
MOTION-.
SECOND:
VOTE:
Comm. Christ moved to withdraw V90-04 per request of the
Applicant.
Comm. Alne
Passed, 6-0-1-0.
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Page 2
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None·
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
90-03/
S 90-01
Hunter Prop.
Continued Public Hearing to consider the
application of Mr. Deke Hunter, on behalf of Hunter
Properties, for approval of a Site and Architectural
Application to allow the remodel and expansion of an
existing shopping center, on properties known as
1650 - 1800 South Bascom Avenue, in a C-2-S (General
commercial Zoning District. (Planning Commission
action final, unless appealed.)
Staff Presentation:
Director Piasecki reviewed the application and presented Staff Report,
calling attention to the fact that applicant is withdrawing the Use
Permit portion of this application. This hearing addresses only the
Site request.
MOTION:
SECOND:
VOTE:
Comm. Olszewski moved to withdraw the Use Permit portion from
this application.
Comm. Fox
Passed 6-0-1-0.
Director Piasecki reviewed the pedestrian approach questioned by Comm.
Alne and the parking of compact car ratio addressed by Comm. Wilkinson.
Site and Architectural Review Committee Report - 4/3/90.
Comm. Fox reported Committee support of this application as redlined by
Director Piasecki. In addition, the Committee had the following
suggestions:
· Provisions of trash enclosures throughout the project.
· The last 4 bays of the main parking (southern most bays) would be
converted to 75 degree parking.
· Tower element to be added to the southern most portion of the
building.
Applicant's Presentation: Mr. Hunter made himself available to answer
questions both from the Commission and the public.
Public Hearing was opened.
Comm. Olszewski stated he was concerned about the removal/replacement
of the existing eucalyptus trees, landscaping, signage, lighting
elements, enough room at Bascom Avenue entrance to make left hand turn
onto Hamilton, areas designated for shopping carts, landscaping in
Phase II, trash enclosure identification areas.
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Staff and applicant replied landscaping would take place during Phase
I, details of signage program was not addressed. The lights within the
parking lot would probably be changed, but not along the sidewalks.
Mr. Helms of the Public Works Department, said they would look into the
width of entrances and work with the applicant. Director Piasecki will
work with applicant to see if sidewalk relocation, bus duckouts and
parkway landscaping which is now set for Phase II, can be done during
Phase I. As to the trash enclosures, this is a part of Condition #14
which can also be made a part of Condition #1.
When asked about future restaurant at corner of Bascom and Hamilton,
applicant replied this would be applied for at a later date. Applicant
stated primary entrances into shopping center will be from Campisi and
Hamilton Avenues.
Comm. Wilkinson addressed the issue of height and location of berming -
to which Staff indicated this was only a concept, is not encouraged at
this point and will be addressed in future site plans.
Comm. Alne wanted clarification of more details during Phase I
regarding landscaping and traffic hazards along Bascom and Hamilton
Avenues and asked regarding economic limitation and would make it
difficult for applicant to comply with the recommendations of the
Commission given current tenant-mix, terms of leases, etc., was this
project premature? The applicant satisfactorily answered this
question.
Director Piasecki pointed out to Commission that Condition #1 required
the applicant to return with a revised site plan. He also noted that
applicant had options of eliminating one parking space on one side,
both sides or eliminate some of the spaces right at the throat hoping
to give the driver coming into this driveway an option of turning right
or left.
Mr. Hunter stated that during Phase I they would demolish existing
monolithic sidewalks along Hamilton Avenue and come in with 10' of
landscaping and a 7' sidewalk, provide bus duckouts both along Bascom
and Hamilton Avenues as required by Public Works.
The following people spoke:
Mr. Ray Clark, 325 April Way, Campbell. His concerns were length of
time improvements would be made, traffic impacts along both Hamilton
and Bascom Avenues, and 6' wall.
Mrs. Helen Davis, 448 April Way. Her main concerns: traffic, entrances
to shopping area, distance of duckout from corner of Hamilton to
entrance, height of 6' wall not enough buffer, environmental impact to
take place over the next 10 years of possible construction.
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Mr. Hunter clarified that 10 years meant only that they had the option
to complete Phase II of the project and the height of the wall was a
City Code requirement. Mr. Hunter then addressed the Conditions:
#2 Pertaining to sound wall - majority of property abuts
basically stucco garages - repeating situation by adding more
sound wall, except for Robway where there is no existing wall.
#8 Public improvements - needs more specific details/requirements
from Public Works.
#10 Underground improvements - not in their plans to modify how
these come into the existing shopping center. Any would be to
new improvements and not to existing conditions.
#16 Would like to do bus duckout on Bascom Ave. in Phase II, if at
all possible.
Comm. Alne questioned the wording of Condition #8. Mr. Helms noted
regular procedure prior to releasing a building permit for any
additional construction on site required the developer to enter into
agreement with the Public Works to provide for construction of all
off-site improvements and in answer to his inquiry as to where the bus
duckouts would be located, it was reaffirmed they would be on Hamilton
(alongside where the Liquor Barn is now) and at the intersection of
Bascom and Campisi.
Comm. Wilkinson asked applicant if they could shorten their option time
to 8 or even 5 years to which he was informed the Pay and Pak lease
would not expire until 1999. Director Piasecki suggested that the bus
duckouts and the landscaping be addressed again at the SARC when they
review Condition #1 again.
Comm. Christ expressed concern as to safety. The following details
had been left out of the drawings so he wanted to know answers in
regard to:
· what kinds of lighting would be installed throughout the
project;
· bus duckouts on Hamilton - can a queue lane be established?
· move sidewalk back from street?
· signage program;
· parking requirements for handicap;
the center entrance from Bascom would make people backing out
onto this throughway unsafe.
Mr. Hunter commented that if overhead lines had to be moved, it would
cause a major financial hardship on them. Would the City be willing to
pay for this, to which Mr. Helm assured him the city would not bear
that expense.
Director Piasecki noted that although garages/car ports abut the
property now, there is likely no sound attenuation and Staff feels the
intent of that condition should be carried through.
Comm. Alne commented on:
· Drivers coming East off Bascom into shopping center and
wishing to immediately return to Bascom, were creating an
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unsafe situation as there is not enough space to make a safe
U-turn without possibly running into oncoming traffic headed
out to Bascom;
Wanted clarification as to why the Commission was being asked
to approve Phase II which was not going to take place
immediately.
Director Piasecki stated that Staff is supportive of Phase II now, as
it is a small part of the entire project - largely architectural.
Comm. Christ commented that if Commission approved this now the balance
would be guaranteed to be finished within the specified period of time
and Condition #5 satisfies this guarantee.
Comm. Olszewski said that although the applicant had made a good start
in presenting this project, there were still too many details left
unanswered and would be prudent to continue this hearing. As it stood
now, he would be unable to support this application.
Comm. Christ agreed that if he had to vote this evening - it would be
for denial. He stressed the curb cuts on Hamilton, bus duckouts take
place in Phase I and center entrance problems be addressed.
Comm. Alne agreed with both Comms. Olszewski and Christ to continue for
lack of information. Would also like to see Condition #5 addressed
again - landscaping in Phase II to be tied into the Building Permit.
Comm. Fox - noted it would be to applicant's best interest to review
these items. Requested of Staff that there be enough time at the SARC
meeting to review it at length.
The Public Hearing remained open.
MOTION:
SECOND:
VOTE:
Comm. Olszewski moved to Continue S90-01 (Hunter Properties)
to April 24, 1990.
Comm. Christ
Passed 6-0-1-0.
Items Comm. Olszewski would like addressed at the next Planning
Commission meeting would be following, but necessarily limited to:
1. Widening of center Bascom Avenue entrance and the Hamilton Avenue
entrance.
2. Consider a turn lane, or a deceleration lane at both the center
Bascom Avenue and Hamilton entrances.
3. Signage Program for shopping center.
4. All landscaping and parking improvements in Phase I.
5. Handicap spaces be clearly marked.
6. Stop signs within the parking lot at the center Bascom Avenue
entrance.
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7. Stop signs in the parking lot at the Bascom entrance.
8. No removal of trees until the site plans indicate the location of
signs on the buildings.
9. Specifications of the bus duckouts - exactly where are they going
to go, what are we going to lose/gain as far as landscaping,
parking, etc.
10. How to slow traffic down in front of buildings and parking lot.
11. Indicate shopping cart areas.
12. Landscaping directly in front of buildings.
13. Location of public telephones in shopping center.
14. Provision of pedestrian access at Robway Avenue.
15. Landscape plan at Robway Avenue against the sound wall.
16. Tower element at end - Phase II - more detail.
17. Shortening time frame between both Phases.
18. Clear definition of what is contained in both Phases.
19. Clear definition of location of trash enclosures both for Phase
and Phase II, as well as recyclable areas.
20. Condition #4 should read that it should come back to the Planning
Commission.
21. Would want to hear from neighborhood regarding height of wall -
higher/lower?
22. Location of compact cars identified - exact location.
23. Clarification/Deletion of Condition #8.
24. Interface/compatibility of new facade with old facade that will be
remaining.
2. V 90-04
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Removed per Applicant's Request
3. S 90-04
Houston, J.
Public Hearing to consider the application
of Mr. Jerry Houston for approval of a site and
architectural application to allow the construction
of a single-family home on property known as 863
Robin Lane in a R-l-16 (Single Family
Residential/Low Density Residential less than 3.5
units per gross acre) Zoning District. (Planning
Commission action final, unless appealed
Staff Presentation:
Report.
Principal Planner, Mr. Stafford, presented Staff
Site and Architectural Review Committee Report - 4/3/90
Comm. Fox reported the following concerns:
1. False rock/colored - house would benefit from real material.
2. Provision of a meandering driveway.
3. Provisions of a vehicular turn-arouund.
Except for the first item, the Committee was supportive of the
application.
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No questions of Staff
Public Hearing was opened
Pat McCoullough, 771 Old Orchard Road, Campbell. The speaker, a
next door neighbor, had no objection to the construction, but is
concerned mainly about the lack of dirt control. Workers have come
in to clear the lot before this public hearing had taken place,
leaving un-wetted dirt which has created havoc for her household.
Although she called applicant, no watering of lot has been done.
Jo Oliver, 781 Old Orchard Road, Campbell. This resident's back
yard backs onto eastern portion of the site. She complained about
amount of dirt that is now in her swimming pool as a result of the
grading.
Applicant's Presentation:
Applicant, Mr. Houston, reassured both speakers they would clean up
whatever damage was caused to their properties. Because of drought
situation, they were being conservative about watering down grading.
They had a weed abatement problem and one of the conditions of the
application, lot split and removal of some sheds, had to be complied
with before the public hearing.
In answer to Comm. Fox's question re the pine and pepper trees,
applicant reported pepper has been moved and the pine tree was still
on the property and they will be working the driveway around it. Comm.
Fox informed applicant the drought had nothing to do with their not
wetting down any dirt - unlimited recycled/reclaimed water can be
trucked into site. Applicant also reported the Building Department
allowed the grading to start before the public hearing date, which was
verified by Mr. Helms.
Comm. Olszewski was concerned about the correct manner of the removal
of the trees and was assured they were taken care of by a licensed
arborist. He was also concerned how this larger than normal home would
fit in with the architecture and compatibility of the surrounding
residences. He was informed it would be ranch style, wood-sided and
one story which will conform adequately.
Given the existing neighborhood, Comm. Wilkinson addressed the
following concerns for this in-field site: · Hours workers would be working.
· Volume of noise generated by radios, general comings and
goings to/from site.
· Drinking of alcoholic beverages by workers while on site.
· Conduct of workers while on site.
Comm. Fox expressed the same concerns and would like to see a
Condition for 5-day work week on this project with regulated hours.
Attorney Seligmann affirmed with appropriate findings with the need to
protect the neighbors from undo noise.
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Page 8
Mr. Helms informed all that recycled/reclaimed water is available from
the San Jose Treatment Plant which can be purchased in unlimited
quantities.
MOTION:
SECOND:
VOTE:
Commissioner Alne moved to close the Public Hearing.
Commissioner#ilkinson
Passed.
Comm. Christ was concerned about the dust problem even after
construction and applicant needs to ensure landscaping is correctly
done. Comm. Fox and Alne suggested applicant plant with
drought-tolerant plants and water with reclaimed water.
Comm. Olszewski would like to see drawing of building to the right and
back of site since this is to be a larger than normal home. Would be
good to have as part of the application. Comm. Alne agreed this would
be a good to include which could be brought to the Site and
Architectural Review Committee. Comm. Olszewski would like to see this
issue addressed at future Planning Commission Study Session.
Motion:
Comm. Alne moved to recommend approval of Application S90-04
as Staff recommended with following added conditions:
Applicant will control dust throughout construction
period and after until suitable landscaping is in place.
The work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday
through Friday.
The applicant will ensure that all contractors and
subcontractors participating in the building of this
house, will control radios, loud noises, alcoholic
beverages, and other nuisances.
SECOND:
VOTE:
Comm. Wilkinson
Passed, 6-0-1-0.
UP 90-06
Santa Clara Valley
Association
Public Hearing to consider the application
of Santa Clara Valley Association, Inc. (Red
Carpet Reality) for approval of a
Conditional Use Permit to allow the
establishment of an office use of
approximately 1050 square feet, on property
known as 220 East Campbell Avenue, in a
C-3-S (Central Business District/Commercial)
Zoning District. (Planning Commission
action is final, unless appealed.)
Staff Presentation:
Report.
Principal Planner, Mr. Stafford, presented Staff
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Applicant's Presentation: None. Applicant not present.
The Public Hearing was then opened. There were no speakers.
MOTION:
SECOND:
VOTE:
Commissioner#ilkinson moved to close the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Alne.
Passed.
No discussion from Commission.
MOTION:
SECOND:
VOTE:
Comm. Wilkinson moved to recommend approval of Application
UP90-06 as presented by Staff and adopt resolution.
Comm. Christ.
Passed, 6-0-1-0.
Miscellaneous
Se
Temporary Sign Request Application of Ms. Roxanne Provence,
Application on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce,
Chamber of Commerce for approval of temporary special event
signs temporary banner signs - Twelfth
annual wine and Arts Prune festival - May
19 & 20, 1990.
Staff Presentation:
application.
Principal Planner Mr. Stafford presented
Applicant's Presentation: None. Applicant not present.
The Public Hearing was then opened. There were no speakers.
MOTION:
SECOND:
VOTE:
Commissioner moved to close the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Christ_
Passed
Comm. Wilkinson wanted assurance the signs would be removed within 5
days of end of the festival.
Comm. Olszewski asked for clarification of word "political" to which
Comm. Christ said this was a nomenclature of this type of sign and had
no associations with politics.
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Page 10
MOTION:
SECOND:
VOTE:
Comm. Christ moved for approval of the Temporary Sign Request
Application for the Chamber of Commerce as presented by Staff.
Comm. Fox.
Passed
Se
PD 89-17/TS 90-04
Ainsley Development
Staff Presentation:
Consideration of the revised Site Plan and
elevations of a previously approved Planned
Development Permit; and Tentative
Subdivision Map to allow the construction of
32 townhomes, on properties known as 63-535
Page Street and 56 - 70 Foote Avenue, in a
PD (Planned Development/Low-medium Density
Residential) Zoning District, satisfying
condition no. 1 of this approval. (Revised
Site Plan for PD 89-17: Planning Commission
action final, unless appealed; and TS
90-04: City Council hearing date, 5/1/90.)
Director Piasecki presented Staff report.
Applicant's Presentation:
None.
Site and Architectural Review Committe~
Comm. Fox reported the applicant had corrected the four areas that had
been addressed, i.e.,
· Floor plans of units now match the elevations;
· Turnaround on Foote Avenue has come up with acceptable
solution.
· Parking around the oak tree was removed and added landscape.
· Corner eased around units 17, 24 and 25.
With these changes, the Site and Architectural Review Committee
recommends approval.
Public Hearing was opened. No one spoke.
MOTION: Comm. Christ moved to close Public Hearing
SECOND: Comm. Fox
VOTE: Passed
Comm. Olszewski asked regarding phasing and Director Piasecki reported
this had been addressed by City Council and their conclusion was that
as long as the applicant was conditioned to provide the turnaround and
the 22' driveway, the phasing was not necessary.
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Page 11
MOTION:
SECOND:
VOTE:
Comm. Wilkinson moved for approval of PD89-17/TS
and resented by Staff.
Comm. Fox
Passed, 6-0-1-0.
as amended
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
Appointment of Commission representative to
Open Space Element Task Force.
Comm. Christ was appointed to serve on this Task Force.
P~PORT OF THE PLANNING DIRECTOR Accepted as presented.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Planning Commission meeting of
April 10, 1990, adjourned at 10:45 p.m. to the next regular Planning
Commission meeting of Tuesday, April 24, 1990, at 7:30 P.M., in the
city Council Chambers, 70 North First Street, Campbell.
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APPROVED: Jane Meyer
Vice Chairperson
ATTEST:
RECORDED:
Steve Piasecki
Secretary
Pat Masters
Recording Secretary