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PC Min 04/24/1990PLANNING COMHISSIONHINUTES CITY OF CAMPB~.L, CALIFORNIA 7:30 p.m. CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS TUESDAY APRIL 24, 1990 ROLL CAIJ.: Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent: Vice Chairperson Meyer Commissioner Ronald Christ Commissioner David Fox Commissioner Mark Wilkinson Commissioner I. (Bud) Alne Commissioner Bruce Olszewski 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 MOTION: Comm. Wilkinson moved to approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 10, 1990, as submitted. SECOND: Comm. Alne VOTE Passed, 6-0-1-0, Comm. Perrine being absent. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Four items re. Item 2: a) Letter from Reed Associates dated 4/18/90 re Tree Survey b) Report of Edward L. Pack Associates dated 4/23/90 re Noise Study c) Added Findings & Conditions re Noise Attentuation (Dir. Piasecki) d) GP Excerpt on Normally Acceptable Exterior Levels (Dir. Piasecki) AGENDA MODIFICATIONS OR POSTPONEMENTS: None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None. CONSENT CALENDAR TS 90-03 Mayland Builders Lands of Consider the application of Mayland Builders for approval of a Tentative Subdivision Map for construction of 8 single-family homes on property known as 1398-1420 Harriet Avenue, in a PD (Planned Development) and R-l-9 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning District. Staff Presentation: application. Principal Planner Stafford reviewed the In answer to Comm. Olszewski's concern about saving any trees, Mr. Helms of the Public Works Department stated at time the street improvement plans would be submitted, this issue would be addressed. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting of April 24, 1990 Page 2 Consent Calendar - TS 90-03 (Con't.) Mr. Stafford also pointed out that the plans would be coming back to the Commission for site approval since a portion of the subdivision is zoned R-l-9. MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: Comm. Christ moved for approval of TS 90-03, Tentative Subdivision Map. Comm. Alne Passed, 6-0-1-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 2. 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 presented Staff Report and reviewed the four related communication items on this application. Comm. Alne was concerned with the noise level that would be generated by the new remodel to the residents on the East side of the property. Even though the 8 ft. wall would help the residents on first floor occupancy, the second-story residents would not benefit. Director Piasecki noted that it would be difficult to isolate the noise completely. Regarding handicap parking, Comm. Christ noted he would like to see a space for each retailer. There are presently 12 tenants and 9 handicap spaces. Site and Architectural Review of 4/17/90 Comm. Alne reported the Committee was generally supportive of the applicant's proposal. They did request that the applicant attempt to retain as many of the existing trees on-site as possible, providing a phased landscaping approach to relandscaping the shopping center. The Committee was additionally in agreement to the applicant's request to provide an alternative street improvement proposal along the southerly portion of the property wherein a monolithic sidewalk and a landscape area to the rear of that sidewalk would be provided versus the parkway separated sidewalk landscape concept previously proposed for this area. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting of April 24, 1990 Page 3 Public Hearing - S 90-01 (Con't.) Applicant's Presentation: At the hearing of April 10, 1990, the Commission had asked applicant to address certain issues. As a result, he reviewed the following, including revised plans: 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Phase I Site Plan Phase II Site Plan Existing Landscape and Light Standards Phase I Landscape Plan Phase II Landscape Plan Deceleration Lanes and Bus Duckout Handicap Spaces and Stop Signs Textured Paving Shopping Cart Areas and Pay Phones Robway Pedestrian Access Trash Enclosures Compact Cars Landscape in Front of Building Sign Program Phase I Elevation Comm. Olszewski was concerned that developer was removing/replacing existing trees mainly so that the fronts of the building could be better seen. Applicant stated it was more of having the trees match the "new" look that the center would be going through and they were willing to plant now and replant, if necessary, during Phase II in order to keep the landscaping in keeping with the shopping center. Comm. Alne was concerned that the distance between the Good Year store and the existing sidewalk (to the north) was being reduced. The applicant indicated that this was not the case and that the driveway width remained unchanged. Comm. Alne commented commented he was concerned about the following: · safety issue previously raised by Comm. Christ - center entrance from Bascom and cars backing out onto it (why had applicant only created barrier for first 2 - 3 rows and not all the way to store fronts; · power pole removal on Hamilton. Applicant stated they . creating barrier all the way to store-fronts not necessary - drivers break off in either direction before then, and they also introduced speed controlling element - bomanite - at this point; · removal of power poles had not become necessary. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting of April 24, 1990 Page 4 Public Hearing - S 90-01 (Con't.) There was lenghty discussion as to what trees would be planted when and where. How would second phase landscaping line up with Phase I aisles? Would some trees have to be planted twice? Would the goal of not "denuding" be achieved? Applicant did state they would be replanting some areas in Phase II that they had planted in Phase I. Comm. Christ made the suggestion to replace the trees in Phase I that need to be replaced in Phase I, and replace the trees in Phase II that need to be replaced in Phase II. New trees in new centers enhance the newness of a center. Landscaping along the building needs to be addressed. Applicant reaffirmed new trees would be brought in to compliment the center, and where the sidewalk would be extended, new trees will be placed there, also. All would have proper irrigation and maintenance. Applicant also would replace the 4 trees currently in front of Pay and Pak to tie the project together. In answer to Comm. Christ's time frame re signage program, applicant suggested he not be granted a Building Permit until he has a time frame set up. This could be a Condition of Approval. The Public Hearing was then opened. Mr. Ray Clark, 325 April Way, Campbell, had concerns as follows: Service road in rear of center off Bascom - would it be one-way or two-way and would there be a pedestrian conflict? · Robway pedestrian area - would it be lighted? · Wall - would like to see it completed in Phase I. · Speed control elements within the shopping area. · Trash enclosure for new retail store. · Would the light poles on Bascom be moved. There were no other speakers. MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: Co~m. Alne moved to close the Public Hearing. Cou. Fox Passed. Commission Discussion Comm. Olszewski wanted clarification as to what exactly will be done in Phases I as the plans and details must be part of the Conditions now so that there are no future ramifications. Director Piasecki made the following clarifications: The exhibits the Commissioners received in their packets marked Phase I and Phase II and as red-lined on the board at this meting would be the plans being voted on. The parking row next to the Campisi access would be modified to a 75 degree angle, and completed in Phase I. In Phase II, the existing parking in the center entrance would become modified. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting of April 24, 1990 Page 5 Public Hearing - S 90-01 (Con't.) Comm. Olszewski continued with his concerns: Traffic controls within the center would take place and their location. Dir. Piasecki noted on the plans exactly where the stop signs would be located and were red-lined for further clarification. Mr. Helms also confirmed that bomanite does accomplish slowing down of traffic. Comm. Christ noted the bumps used in other shopping centers are quite effective and perhaps these would be more effective than stop signs, which some shoppers do not adhere to. Shopping Cart Area - is not the best - suggested move closer to middle of parking lot Pedestrian access to Robway and landscaping thereof. Wanted clear definition of whose responsibility this would be. Mr. Helms answered this was a public street and would be addressed accordingly. The landscaping could be made a condition with the appropriate findings. Trash enclosures were not clearly defined, Director Piasecki noted the red-lining on the plan was hypothetical and when the final Site Plans that applicant had to bring back to the Commission, any accessible location could be defined. Landscaping. Dir. Piasecki commented that all landscaping issues would be reviewed again by the Commission prior to building permits being issued; this evening's application was for approval for basic site plan and basic landscape concept. Sound wall needed to be extended up to the end of residential area. Trees - what methodology would be used - those discussed were not satisfactory. Comm. Fox noted that the 20 elms must be removed eventually as this species has been quarantined by the County of Santa Clara. Comm. Christ raised concern of parking/landscape issues between phases to which Dir. Piasecki commented that by angling the parking to a 75 degree angle by striping, the landscaping islands would not be affected and the results would still accommodate parking, 7' walk and 10' parkway. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting of April 24, 1990 Page 6 Public Hearing S 90-01 (Con't.) In answer to Comm. Alne's concern regarding a possible continuance to the next meeting having applicant bring back a more concrete plan incorporating all the comments/red-lining that had taken place at this meeting, Dir. Piasecki reviewed not only the red-lined plans but additional renderings #4 and ~15 (landscaping and elevations) which he suggested be made part of the approved plans for this site. Regarding noise element issue, Comm. Alne did not see how residents in the adjoining properties living on the second or third levels, would benefit from the 8' proposed wall. Dir. Piasecki noted the General Plan Normally Acceptable Exterior Levels was a guide and the best that can be done within reason and is a significant improvement over the present. MOTION Comm. Christ moved to approve application per staff recommendations and as indicated on the redlined plans which were presented to the Planning Commission and with the Conditions of Approval as presented by Staff and as amended at the Planning Commission meeting and with R~hibits $4 and $15 being included as part of the approval. SECOND VOTE: Comm. Fox 6-0-1-0. MISC~W~%NEOUS 3. M 90-06 Lee, C. Consider the application of Rev. Chi Choon Lee on behalf of the Korean First Baptist Church, for approval of a modification to the previous Site and Architectural approval to allow installation of 2 mobile offices, on property known as 400 Llewellyn Avenue, in a PF (Public Facilities) Zoning District. Staff Presentation: Mr. Stafford reviewed the Application. The only question to Staff was the necessity of the Condition #5 and clarified by Comm. Olszewski that skirting is asked by Fire Department to ensure no one could crawl under the mobile units and cause any damage. Applicant's Presentation: No one addressed the Commission. MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: Comm. Christ to adopt M 90-06 as presented by Staff. Comm. Fox Passed. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting of April 24, 1990 Page 7 Miscellaneous (Con't.) N 90--07 SA 90-14 Greenfield,B. Consider the application of Mr. Bruce Greenfield on behalf of Robert Lee and Associates, for approval a modification to a previous Site and Architectural Approval to allow remodel of an existing Chevron Gas Station; addition of a mini-mart; and approval of a 17 ft. high free-standing sign, located on property known as 3405 S. Winchester Blvd., in a C-2-S (General Commercial) Zoning District. Staff Presentation: Director Piasecki reviewed the Application, bringing attention to the Commission to the new revised sign plan submitted by applicant lowering the sign from 17 feet, to 14 feet. which had been the recommendation of Staff. Site and Architectural Review Committee Report: Comm. Fox reported they had recommended lowering the sign to 14 feet and the other issue the on-site landscape areas be upgraded. Applicant's Presentation. Mr. Bob Reed, on behalf of Robert Lee and Associates addressed the Commission agreed with the SARC recommendations. The Commission asked applicant why Chevron Corporation was proposing removing the public phone booths, to which the applicant reported they had had trouble associated with people pulling up to the booths, but indeed creating a disturbance on the property. Comm. Christ noted there were plenty of other telephone booths in the immediate area. NOTION: SECOND. - VOTE: Comm. Alne to adopt Staff Recommendation. Comm. FOX Passed. 5. S 88-18 Shen, E. Consider the application of Mr. Eddy Shen, on behalf of LRS Associates, for approval of a revised color for a previously approved building, on property known as 2345 S. Winchester Blvd., in a C-2-S (General Commercial) Zoning District. Staff Presentation: Mr. Stafford reviewed Application. There were no questions of Staff. Applicant's Presentation: No one came forth. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting of April 24, 1990 Page 8 Miscellaneous - S 88-18 (Con't.) Discussion: Dir. Piasecki noted the color the applicant had chosen for the building was not only not approved by the Site and Architectural Review Committee, but did not compliment the rest of the shopping center. MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: Comm. Christ to deny applicant's request Comm. Alne Passed. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS Comm. Olszewski reported on the progress of the Water and Landscape Committee. He has met with he student inters who feel they understand the issues and are getting ready to prepare a report, which should be forthcoming in the near future. Vice-Chairperson Meyers reported on the Mayor's Round Table RRPORT OF THE PLANNING DIRECTOR Accepted as presented. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Planning Commission meeting of April 24, 1990, adjourned at 10:30 p.m. to the next regular Planning Commission meeting of Tuesday, May 8, 1990, at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 70 North First Street, Campbell. APPROVED: JANE MEYER Vice Chairperson ATTEST: RECORDED: STEVE PIASECKI SECRETARY Pat Masters Recording Secretary