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PC Min 04/25/1989 PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF CAMPBELL, CALIFORNIA 7:30 P.M. MINUTES APRIL 25, 1989 The Planning Commission of the City of Campbell convened this day in regular session in the City Hall Council Chambers, 70 N. First St. Campbell, California. , ROLL CALL Present Absent APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioners: George Kasolas, Jay Perrine, Ronald Christ, Robert Stanton, James Walker, DuWayne Dickson, Bruce Olszewski; Planning Director Steve Piasecki, Engineering Manager Bill Helms, City Attorney William Seligmann, and Recording Secretary Linda Dennis. None. M/S: Perrine, Walker - COMMUNICATIONS That the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of April 11, 1989, be approved with the following amendments: Pg. 4, Para. 7 - Delete "Commissioner Dickson continued that · ..densities on Hacienda Ave.; pg. 5, Para. 3 - Add "...; the applicant could have applied to build a small house on this lot and, after moving in, added a.second story...". Mo~ion carried 6-0-0-1, w~th Commissioner Stanton abstaining due to absence from the meeting. Communications received pertained to specific agenda items. ORAL REQUESTS There were no Oral Requests. The set agenda proceeded. CONSENT CALENDAR There were no items on the Consent Calendar. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS City Manager's Office Capital Improvement Plan for 1989-90. Administrative Assistant Barbara Lee presented the Capital Improvement Plan for 1989-90, and responded to questions from the Commission regarding funding sources; tax increment financing; and, specific projects including street improvements, and drainage projects; proposed traffic signals; museum relocation; the apparent lack of funding for street improvements in the San Tomas Area; relationship of funds from redevelopment to the Capital Improvement Plan; and, the situation regarding the acquisition of a fire ladder truck. -2- The Commission expressed concern with the apparent lack of funding for street improvement projects in the San Tomas Area; the need for a ladder truck and personnel to operate this equipment; and, the need for open space/parks in the San Tomas Area/Hacienda Area. Chairman Olszewski asked Staff to prepare a report addressing the issue of open space and park needs for the San Tomas Area due to the increasing densities in the area and the number of new homes being constructed. M/S: Perrine, Christ - That the Planning Commission find the proposed Capital Improvement Program for 1989-90 consistent with the General Plan. Motion carried unanimously (7-0-0). ARCHITECTURAL APPROVALS M 89-03 Hergenroether, D. Request of Mr. Danny Hergenroether for approval of a modification to the sideyard setback requirements of the Zoning Ordinance, from 8.5 feet to 5 feet, to allow the construction of a second story addition to an existing single-family residence on property known as 215 N. First St. in an R-l-6 (Single Family Residential) Zoning District. Principal Planner Phil Stafford reviewed the Staff Report of April 25, 1989, noting that Staff is recommending approval of this modification. Commissioner Walker reported that the Site and Architectural Review Committee suggested that windows be added to the street elevation. Approval is recommended. M/S: Perrine, Kasolas - That the Planning Commission approve M 89-03 subject to revised street elevations to include window treatment to be approved by Staff. Motion carried unanimously (7-0-0). PUBLIC HEARINGS V 89-01 TS 89-02 Ainsley Development Public hearing to consider the application of Mr. Bruce Bowen, on behalf of Ainsley Development, Inc., for approval of a variance from the required 60 foot minimum lot width to allow one lot to be 57 feet wide; and, for approval of a Tentative Subdivision Map to allow the creation of a 9-lot subdivision - on properties known as 953, 971 & 983 S. San Tomas Aquino Rd. in an R-l-6 (Single Family Residential) Zoning District. -3- Commissioner Kasolas asked to be excused from discussion on this item based on the California Government Code relating to elections, and he left the Chambers at 8:15 p.m. Planning Director Steve Piasecki discussed the Staff Report of April 25, 1989, including possible street patterns in the area; on-street parking limitations due to the proposed cul-de-sac; and, retention of existing trees relative to the report prepared by Dillon-Drulias. Mr. Piasecki noted that Staff is of the opinion that the presented plan is reasonable and approval is recommended. Five letters supporting the proposed subdivision were noted for the record (attached hereto). Discussion ensued regarding parking; garage sizes; street layouts/ configurations; development possibilities for adjoining parcels; number of driveway fronting the proposed cul-de-sac; possibilities for less units in the subdivision; proposed street improvements in the immediate area; traffic patterns in the area; and, the need for guest-parking and potential location of such parking. The public hearing was opened. Mr. Bruce Bowen, applicant, discussed the amount of pavement presented with the number of driveways on the cul-de-sac and suggested the use of alternative materials to releave the situation. Additionally, Mr. Bowen explained the difficulty of assembling so many parcels for development; the economics of needing 9 lots; the number of parking spaces provided per house (5 spaces on-site, and 1 street space); and, the difficulty of providing 3 car garages in relative to a bulky design appearance of the homes. Cox~issioner Dickson noted that this development has many attributes. The only problem appears to be the narrowness of the cul-de-sac; however, it is not the applicant's place to resolve all the development problems in the area. Commissioner Dickson suggested that this item be moved on to the Council at this time. Mrs. Judy Carr, 18211 Saratoga-Los Gatos Rd., Monte Sereno, represented one of the property owners (Mrs. Miller). Mrs. Carr stated that Mrs. Miller is not interested in selling her home (the lot immediately to the north of the subject properties). Ms. Charlene Mortensen Day, owner of Lots 26, 63, & 64, asked for clarification of proposed street configurations, and indicated that it is the City's responsibility to see that development is done in such a way to as to ensure future development potential. Ms. Norma Hoover, Elam Ave., asked about plans for street improvements on San Tomas Aquino Rd. Chairman Olszewski suggested that this item be continued so that the applicant could demonstrate a variety of layout alternatives; and, he stated that he found it difficult to support a variance for a subdivision. -4- M/S: Stanton, Walker - That the public hearing on ¥ 89-01/TS 89-02 be continued, with the applicant's concurrence, to the Planning Commission meeting of May 9, 1989. Motion carried 6-0-0-1, with Commissioner Kasolas abstaining due to conflict of interest. Chairman Olszewski asked that this item also be considered by the Site and Architectural Review Cox~ittee. Cox~issioner Kasolas re-entered the Chambers at 9:15 p.m. TA 89-01 City-initiated Public hearing to consider a City-initiated text amendment to address skateboard ramps in Chapter 21.02 (Definitions) and Chapter 21.61 (Provisions Applying to Special Uses) in the Zoning Ordinance. Principal Planner Phil Stafford reviewed the Staff Report of April 25, 1989, and answered questions regarding the recommended height for the skateboard ramps. The public hearing on TA 89-01 was opened. No one wished to speak on this item at this time. M/S: Stanton, Walker That the public hearing on TA 89-01 be closed. Motion carried unanimously (7-0-0). M/S: Perrine, Dickson - That the Planning Commission adopt a resolution, incorporating findings indicated in the Staff Report of April 25, 1989, recommending that the City Council adopt the text amendment approving TA 89-01 as indicated in the City Attorney's Exhibit A. Discussion on motion Chairman Olszewski opposed the motion, noting that limiting youth activities is not a positive step for the community. Commissioner Kasolas opposed the motion, noting that the proposed 18" height limit was too restrictive. Commissioner Walker opposed the motion, noting that it seems overly restrictive and that the Nuisance Abatement Ordinance has the ability to deal with skateboard ramps that are too noisy or unsightly. Commissioner Dickson supported the motion, noting that he did not feel the proposal was too restrictive. He noted some of the skateboard ramp uses which have been serious problems to neighborhoods in the past and, further stated that he felt that the proposed ordinance would provide enforcement guidelines. -5- Withdrawal of motion Cox~issioners Perrine and Dickson withdrew their motion for approval. Discussion ensued regarding possible height limitations on skateboard ramps; a less restrictive ordinance; and, the use permit process for ramps over the designated size. It was suggested that the allowable height be less than a fence height or something that can be pulled back into a garage (perhaps 4 feet), with a use permit process being required for anything over 4 feet. M/S: Walker, Kasolas - That the public hearing on TA 89-01 be re-opened. Motion carried unanimously (7-0-0). M/S: Walker, Perrine - That the public hearing on TA 89-01 be continued to the Planning Commission meeting of May 9, 1989. Motion carried 6-0-1, with Commissioner Stanton voting "no". Commissioner Stanton felt that the ordinance proposed this evening was not too restrictive because of injury and noise factors. Commissioner Stanton was excused from the meeting at 9:35 p.m. MISCELLANEOUS PD 89-01 Mayland Builders Landscape plan - 1075 W. Hacienda Ave. - Mayland Builders. Commissioner Kasolas abstained from discussion on this item due to possJ'~e conflict of interest. Planning Director Steve Piasecki reviewed the Staff Report of April 25, 1989, noting that the fencing proposed is masonry or concrete. Commissioner Walker reported that the Site and Architectural Review Committee is recommending approval with berming to be added to the corner frontyard area on the north side of the cul-de-sac. M/S: Perrine, Christ - That the Planning Commission approve the landscape plan for PD 89-01, subject to modifications/red-lining of plans indicating berming on north side of cul-de-sac. Motion carried 5-0-1-1, with Commissioner Kasolas abstaining, and Commissioner Stanton being absent. -6- M 88-23 Prometheus Development Revised site plan and landscape plan - 900 E. Hamilton Ave. - Prometheus Development. Principal Planner Phil Stafford reviewed the Staff Report of April 25, 1989, noting that Staff is recommending approval of the revised parking and landscaping plans. Commissioner Walker reported that the Site and Architectural Review Committee is also recommending approval. Discussion ensued regarding a marked crosswalk at the signal; underground pedestrian access to the building; methods used to encourage signalized pedestrian crossings; the fencing design; the parking ratio approved and currently provided; and, the compact parking ratio relative to mixed use on the site. M/S: Walker, Kasolas That M 88-23 be continued to the Planning Commission meeting of May 9, 1989. Discussion on motion Chairman Olszewski agreed with the continuance in order to get additional information regarding what is being represented for pedestrian accessing and fencing. Commissioner Perrine opposed the motion, noting that the concerns being expressed at this time are not landscaping issues, and the landscaping issues are what is before the Commission. The Council has already approved the plans and the Site and Architectural Review Committee is recommending approval of the presented details. Commissioner Christ opposed the motion, noting that the Council has given guidelines and that the applicant meets those standards. Vote on motion AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioners: Commissioners: Commissioners: Kasolas, Walker, Dickson, Olszewski Perrine, Christ Stanton. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS There were no Subcommittee Reports at this time. REPORT OF THE PLANNING DIRECTOR The Report of the Planning Director was noted and filed. -7- ADJOURNMENT ATTEST: RECORDED: Steve Piasecki Secretary Linda A. Dennis Recording Secretary There being no further business on the regular agenda, the meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m. APPROVED: Bruce J. Olszewski Chairman f: B\4-25-89