PC Min 07/22/2003CITY OF CAMPBELL PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
7:30 P.M. TUESDAY
JULY 22, 2003
C1TY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The Planning Commission meeting of July 22, 2003, was called to order at 7:30 p.m., in the
Council Chambers, 70 North First Street, Campbell, California by Chair Hernandez and the
following proceedings were had, to wit:
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present:
Chair:
Vice Chair:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Joseph D. Hemandez
George Doorley
Bob Alderete
Elizabeth Gibbons
Michael Rocha
Commissioners Absent:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Tom Francois
Brad Jones
Staff Present:
Community
Development Director:
Senior Planner:
Associate Planner:
City Attorney:
Reporting Secretary:
Sharon Fierro
Geoff I. Bradley
Tim J. Haley
William Seligmann
Corinne A. Shinn
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: On motion of Commissioner Gibbons, seconded by Commissioner Rocha,
the Planning Commission minutes of July 8, 2003, were approved as
submitted. (5-0-2; Commissioners Francois and Jones were absent)
COIVIlVlUNICATIONS
There were no Communications Items.
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS OR POSTPONEMENTS
There were no Modifications or Postponements.
ORAL REQUESTS
There were no Oral Requests.
Planning Commission Minutes of July 22, 2003 Page 2
PUBLIC HEARING
Chair Hernandez read Agenda Item No. 1 into the record.
1. PLN2003-69
Jones, Z.
Public Hearing to consider the application of Mr. Zeden Jones, on
behalf of Starbucks Coffee Company, for a Conditional Use Permit
(PLN2003-69) to allow the establishment of a coffee shop with
early operational hours beginning at 5 a.m. in an existing
commercial building on property owned by Sean and Laura
Murphy located at 1228 Camden Avenue in a P-D (Planned
Development) Zoning District. Staff is recommending that this
project be deemed Categorically Exempt under CEQA. Planning
Commission decision final in 10 calendar days, unless appealed in
writing to the City Clerk. Project Planner: Tim J. Haley, Associate
Planner
Mr. Tim J. Haley, Associate Planner, presented the staff report as follows:
· Advised that the applicant is seeking approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow the
establishment of a Starbucks within a portion of an existing commercial building located at
Camden and Curtner Avenues at Highway 17.
· Reminded that the property owner obtained a Conditional Use Permit in March 2003 to
occupy the building that formerly housed Carrows Restaurant. The building is a 5,000
square foot structure and the property owner received approval to occupy two-thirds of the
building for a Copy Center. Starbucks is proposing to occupy the remaining one-third of
the space or 1,500 square feet.
· Described the Zoning as P-D (Planned Development) and the Land Use designation in the
General Plan as Commercial.
· Stated that staff finds this proposal to be consistent with both the General Plan and Zoning
designations.
· Said that the proposed hours of operation would be from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Operational
hours prior to 6 a.m. require a Conditional Use Permit as well as establishing this use in
this location.
· Said that a Traffic Impact Analysis was prepared for this proposal and while it is clear this
intersection is well traveled, particularly during the a.m. and p.m. peaks, this would not
represent a significant impact on current traffic conditions. The recommendations were to
post a "Keep Clear" area in front of the northerly driveway and to have the southerly
driveway be an "Exit Only" driveway.
· Stated that the property owner is installing street improvements including the removal of
the sidewalk between the two driveways and the subsequent landscaping of that area.
· Said that this is a compatible use for the area and there is no substantial building design
changes, except for a ledger stone band around the building and the addition of a small
patio area.
· Informed that a sign application is pending that will be handled at staff level.
· Recommended the adoption of a resolution approving this project and the finding of the
project as Categorically Exempt under CEQA.
Commissioner Doorley asked for further information on the sign application.
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Associate Planner Tim J. Haley advised that the property owner would be replacing the
existing freestanding sign with a 14-foot high, 50 square foot sign and a wall sign for
Starbucks. Both signs would comply with the requirements under the Sign Ordinance and
could be approved at staff level.
Commissioner Doofley asked if a sign is proposed for placement on the new faqade for the air-
conditioning unit.
Associate Planner Tim J. Haley replied no.
Commissioner Doofley pointed out that not all of the approved building changes have yet been
implemented.
Associate Planner Tim J. Haley said that the project is not yet completed as they are awaiting
new air-conditioning equipment prior to installing the rest of the improvements.
Commissioner Gibbons presented the Site and Architectural Review Committee report as
follows:
· SARC reviewed this project on July 8, 2003, and supported its approval with the
recommended traffic and site improvements.
Chair Hernandez opened the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 1.
Ms. Marcelline Mahern, Development Manager, Starbucks Coffee Company, 455 North Point
Street, San Francisco:
· Introduced her associate, Zeden Jones, and property owner, Sean Murphy.
· Stated that they are excited to be adding another Starbucks in Campbell and looking
forward to serving customers off Highway 17.
· Said that Starbucks has a history of giving back to the local community through its
Starbucks Foundation.
· Said that she hopes that the City considers Starbucks to be a good neighbor.
· Advised that the color palette and design of new locations changes periodically so that this
location will look different from other older locations.
· Thanked the Planning Commission, staff and Sean Murphy for their consideration.
· Said she would be available for any questions.
Chair Hernandez closed the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 1.
Motion:
Upon motion of Commissioner Doorley, seconded by Commissioner Rocha,
the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 3520 approving a
Conditional Use Permit (PLN2003-69) to allow the establishment of a coffee
shop with early operational hours beginning at 5 a.m. in an existing
commercial building on property owned by Sean and Laura Murphy
located at 1228 Camden Avenue and found this project to be Categorically
Exempt under CEQA, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alderete, Doorley, Gibbons, Hernandez and Rocha
NOES: None
Planning Commission Minutes of July 22, 2003 Page 4
ABSENT: Francois and Jones
ABSTAIN: None
Chair Hernandez reminded that this action is final in 10 calendar days, unless appealed in
writing to the City Clerk.
REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
The written report of Ms. Sharon Fierro, Community Development Director, was accepted as
presented with the following additions:
· Advised that Council upheld the Commission's action on the Fence Exception for 1085
Lenor Way and denied the appeal of Mr. Dustin Castro of two of the Conditions of
Approval. Council did make one minor modification by removing one word "solid" in
order to allow some flexibility between solid and lattice materials for one specific portion
of the fence as long is that portion of the fence meets the 6 foot height limitation.
· Added that Council also approved the Planned Development Permit for 300 Orchard City
Drive and Reinstated the Planned Development Permit for 206 Shelley Avenue.
· Informed that the next Planning Commission agenda would include one item.
· Asked the Commissioners to provide available dates during the month of August in order
to conduct a Study Session on the Zoning Code Update. Said that the process would
include a mobile workshop, which would involve a tour of both residential and commercial
projects approved and constructed in order to evaluate how they turned out. (Chair
Hernandez advised that he would be unavailable during the first week in August.)
· Said that it is anticipated that the Zoning Update would be forwarded to Council by the end
of the year.
Commissioner Gibbons asked Director Fierro if there is any material available on disk right
now.
Director Sharon Fierro replied no but that an outline could be provided. Offered to email it.
ADJOURNMENT
The Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 7:53 p.m. to the next Regular Public Hearing
on August 12, 2003, in the Council Chambers, City Hail, 70 North First Street, Campbell,
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SLIBMITTED BY:
Corinne A?hinn~ Secretary
APPROVED BY:
ATTEST:
Sh~on Flexo, Secretary