PC Min 05/08/1990PLANNING COMMISSIONMINUTES
CITY OF CAMPBRLT., CALIFOllNIA
7:30 p.m.
CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Commissioners Present:
Commissioners Absent:
Staff Present:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
TUESDAY
MAY 8, 1990
Chairperson Perrine
Commissioner Meyer
Commissioner Ronald Christ
Commissioner David Fox
Commissioner Mark Wilkinson
Commissioner I. (Bud) Alne
Commissioner Bruce Olszewski
None
Steve Piasecki, Director of Planning
Bill Helms, City Engineer
Tim Haley, Planner II
William Seligmann, City Attorney
Pat Masters, Recording Secretary
Planning Commission of April 24, 1990.
In reference to the Motion of S 90-01, Comm. Olszewski commented more
details needed to be incorporated into the Minutes and correct Exhibit
#5, to read Exhibit #15. The following additions/changes were
incorporated:
· Findings:
· Conditions:
#8 - Noise;
#23 - Approved Exhibits;
#24 - Noise Attentuation - Phase I;
#25 - Noise Attentuation - Phase II; and
#26 - Delivery Hours.
MOTION:
SECOND
VOTE:
Comm. Olszewski moved to continue the approval of the minutes to
the next regular Planning Commission meeting of Nay 22, 1990
Comm. Christ. '
Passed.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Re UP 89-07 - Letter form Atty· Michael Hutnik representing
applicant, San Jose Rugby Football Club, do not plan to apply for an
extension of their use permit as they will be moving to another
location·
COMMUNICATIONS:
None·
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
Regular Meeting of May 8, 1990
Page 2
PUBLIC ~EARINGS:
M 90-08
Black, J.
Public Hearing to consider the application of Mr.
James Black for approval of a modification to a
previously approved Planned Development Permit to
allow the construction of a temporary parking area
in conjunction with an approved office development
on properties known as 900 E. Hamilton Ave. in a PD
(Planned Development/Commercial Zoning District).
Staff Presentation: Mr. Tim Haley reviewed the application. He also
noted a second portion to applicant's request involved parking
facilities for handicapped parking. Both Staff and the Site and
Architectural Review Committee reviewed this second portion of the
application and are recommending continuance.
Site and Architectural Review Committee of May 1, 1990.
Comm. Meyer reported they were not supportive of the applicant's
request to provide a temporary parking facility without interior
landscaping as previously approved.
Comm. Meyer also reported the Committee was recommending continuance
with regard to the handicapped parking spaces, allowing the applicant
to investigate alternative locations for these facilities
Applicant's Presentation: Mr. Jim Black addressed the Commission. He
summarized that propose the temporary parking lot remain as is until
the construction of the hotel in the third phase, deferring some costs
to a later date.
Comm. Olszewski expressed concern as to the real time of Phase III
construction and that he did not recall having seen plans for same.
regards to the handicapped parking and continuance of this issue,
applicant affirmed he was in agreement to continue this matter to a
later date.
In
Public Hearing was opened.
Comm. Christ brought up possible alternative of having the trees in
containers vs the pavement which would eliminate having to replant once
the hotel got under construction. Applicant was appreciate of this
suggestion which had not been brought up before.
Comm. Fox reported that containerization would be more expensive than
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
Regular Meeting of May 8, 1990
Page 3
Public Hearinq (Con't.) - M 90-08
cutting the asphalt, as cutting for the irrigation would have to take
place for the containers, however, he would be supportive of moving the
trees when Phase III commenced.
Comm. Olszewski verified the size of the trees would support their
being moved. He also reported that plants in containers are a less
desirable situation and are difficult to grow correctly because of heat
control issues.
Comm. Fox commented that on the original plan, landscaping included
ground-cover, trees and shrubs. He suggested eliminating the shrubs,
which would have to be removed for Phase III, and go with the trees and
ground cover
Comm. Wilkinson suggested approving the application with an appropriate
condition, should delay of the hotel go past the 1993 date, the entire
plan would then have to be implemented . Comm. Fox, however,
commented that by 1993 the parking lot would be in full use and would
create additional problems all around (Mr. Haley noted the parking
ratio is 1:277).
Comm. Alne agreed with Comm. Fox and would support the elimination of
the shrubs.
Comm. Christ was mainly concerned of future delays, having experienced
this project in the past and would, therefore, support a modification
of landscaping.
Dir. Piasecki noted to the Commission that if the applicant is in
agreement of the removal of the shrubs only, that would be minor change
which could be approved at the Planning Commission level and would not
have to go onto City Council. Chairperson Perrine asked same of
applicant, who agreed. Comm. Fox confirmed for Mr. Haley that the
elimination of the shrubs would be for the interior of the islands,
only, and not for the perimeter areas.
MOTION
SECOND:
VOTE:
Comm. Meyer moved to continue the consideration of applicant's
request to provide carports and covered walkway structures for
the handicapped spaces so that alternative locations may be
investigated.
Comm. Fox
Passed.
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Regular Meeting of May 8, 1990
Page 4
Public Hearinq (Con't.) M90-08
MOTION:
SECOND:
VOTE:
Comm. Alne moved to close the Public Hearing.
Comm. Olszewski
Passed.
MOTION:
SECOND:
VOTE:
Comm. Fox moved for minor modification to remove the shrubs
from the interior of the previously approved plans.
Comm. Christ.
7-o-o-0.
MISCRLTm~NEOUS
SA 9O-O5
Burgess,V.
Consideration of the application of Mr. Vern Burgess
on behalf of Dick's Carpet & Linoleum for approval of a
new wall mounted sign on property known as 2270 S.
Bascom Avenue, in a C-2-S (General Commercial) Zoning
District. (Planning Commission action final, unless
appealed.)
Staff Presentation:: Mr. Haley reviewed application.
Site and Architectural Review Committee Report of 5/1/90
The Committee felt the existing free-standing sign should be redone
at this time.
Applicant's Presentation: Mr. Burgess addressed the Commission and
agreed with what had been discussed and added that the sign they
intended to put up matched the other tenant signs - both in color and
height. In addition, the applicant submitted and Commission reviewed a
sketch of the new free-standing sign that the owner intends to build
within the next year, however, due to financial circumstances, the
owner is not able to do both the building and the free-standing signs
at the same time.
Mr. Haley verified for Comm. Christ that the drawing for the
free-standing sign as submitted at this meeting, could be approved at
Staff level under the Ordinance.
MOTION
SECOND:
Comm. Alne moved to approve applicant's request with the
condition that the design presented here for the
non-conforming sign would be incorporated within one year.
Comm. Meyer
Discussion: In answer to Comm. 01szewski's query in reviewing Findings
of Approval #3, Comm. Alne clarified his motion should reflect that
the applicant be allowed to change the sign he now has on the building
and that the free-standing sign would be brought into conformance
within a year as represented by the drawing the applicant has submitted
this evening.
VOTE: Passed.
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
Regular Meeting of May 8, 1990
Page 5
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
Open Space. Comm. Christ reported the first Task Force meeting
would take place Monday, 5/14/90.
Water and Landscape Committe~. Comm. Olszewski will meet with his
interns on May 17th and enough information has been prepared so
that a presentation could be given in the near future.
In answer to Comm. Wilkinson's question if there were any members
of the City represented on the Highway 85 Project, Dir. Piasecki
reported that Councilmember Kotowski was the representative.
RRPORT OF ~ PLANNING DIRECTOR Accepted as presented.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Planning Commission meeting of May
8, 1990, adjourned at 8:30 p.m. to the next regular Planning Commission
meeting of Tuesday, May 22, 1990, at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council
Chambers, 70 North First Street, Campbell.
APPROVED:
JAY PERRINE
Vice Chairperson
ATTEST:
RECORDED:
STEVE PIASECKI
SECRETARY
Pat Masters
Recording Secretary