PC Min - 01/24/2006
CITY OF CAMPBELL PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
7:30 P.M.
TUESDAY
JANUARY 24, 2006
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The Planning Commission meeting of January 24, 2006, was called to order at 7:32
p.m., in the Council Chambers, 70 North First Street, Campbell, California by Chair
Alderete and the following proceedings were had, to wit:
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present:
Chair:
Vice Chair:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Bob Alderete
Michael Rocha
George Doorley
Tom Francois
Bob Roseberry
Commissioners Absent:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Mark Ebner
Elizabeth Gibbons
Staff Present:
Community
Development Director:
Senior Planner:
Associate Planner:
City Attorney:
Recording Secretary:
Sharon Fierro
Jackie C. Young Lind
Tim J. Haley
William Seligmann
Corinne A. Shinn
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: On motion of Commissioner Francois, seconded by Commissioner
Rocha, the Planning Commission minutes of January 10, 2006,
were approved as submitted. (5-0-2; Commissioners Ebner and
Gibbons were absent)
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Revised pages from staff report for Agenda Item NO.1.
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS OR POSTPONEMENTS
Director Sharon Fierro advised that Item NO.2 has been withdrawn by the appellant.
ORAL REQUESTS
There were no Oral Requests.
Planning Commission Minutes of January 24, 2006
Page 2
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Chair Alderete read Agenda Item NO.1 into the record as follows:
1 . PLN2005-162
O'Mara, D.
Public Hearing to consider the application of Mr. David
O'Mara, on behalf of O.M., Inc., for a Conditional Use
Permit (PLN2005-162) to allow general on-sale liquor
license and late night operational hours on Fridays for a
new 4,420 square foot restaurant (Aqui) on property
owned by Campbell Avenue LLC located at 175 - 201 E.
Campbell Avenue in a C-PD (Condominium-Planned
Development) Zoning District. Staff is recommending that
this project be deemed Categorically Exempt under CEQA.
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 a Conditional Use Permit to allow the
establishment of a restaurant with general liquor license and late night operations
on Fridays.
. Described the 4,420 square foot tenant space as being on the east end of the
ground floor of a mixed-use building that is north of Sonoma Chicken Coop. This
new building, on the corner of South Second and East Campbell Avenues consists
of retaillrestaurant space on the lower floor and 22 residential condominiums on
the upper floors.
· Stated that the proposed restaurant, Aqui, will include 230 seats including 60
outdoor seats and 54 bar area seats.
· Said that the Use Permit will allow a general on-sale liquor license and operational
hours to 12 a.m. on Fridays.
· Explained that staff is supportive and that this request is consistent with the
General Plan Land Use designation of Central Commercial.
· Recommended the adoption of a Resolution approving this Conditional Use
Permit.
· Referred to an exhibit provided in a staff report that outlines other liquor
establishments in the vicinity.
· Informed that this item was not reviewed by SARC as there are no architectural
changes.
Commissioner Roseberry asked if the proposed outdoor seating is handled through
another permit process.
Planner Tim J. Haley replied that an Outdoor Seating Permit is handled as a staff-level
application.
Chair Alderete opened the Public Hearing for Agenda Item NO.1.
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Page 3
Mr. David O'Mara, O.M. Inc, Applicant and Business Owner, Aqui Restaurant:
. Explained that his company builds a new restaurant every 6.5 years.
· Stated that there is no better community than Campbell and he is looking forward
to establishing his newest restaurant location in Campbell and having it become a
fabulous addition to the Downtown.
Commissioner Francois told Mr. David O'Mara that the City is really happy to have
Aqui Restaurant come to Campbell with its established reputation for exemplary food
and service.
Mr. David O'Mara advised that the Chef who develops the food served at Aqui
Restaurants is present this evening and is sure to appreciate the comments
expressed here tonight on the quality of the menu.
Chair Alderete closed the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No.1.
Commissioner Rocha thanked staff for address noise issues, particularly Condition
#10 that addresses noise management. He asked if the external noise coming from
Sonoma Chicken Coop would soon be curtailed.
Director Sharon Fierro replied that to date she has had no complaints about this issue
upon which to follow up.
Commissioner Rocha said he would discuss this privately with Director Fierro after the
meeting.
Motion:
Upon motion of Commissioner Francois, seconded by
Commissioner Rocha, the Planning Commission adopted
Resolution No. 3706 approving a Conditional Use Permit (PLN2005-
162) to allow general on-sale liquor license and late night
operational hours on Fridays for a new 4,420 square foot restaurant
(Aqui) on property owned by Campbell Avenue LLC located at 175 -
201 E. Campbell Avenue, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alderete, Doorley, Fran!fois, Rocha and Roseberry
NOES: None
ABSENT: Ebner and Gibbons
ABSTAIN: None
Chair Alderete advised that this action is final unless appeal in writing to the City Clerk
within 10 calendar days.
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Chair Alderete read Agenda Item No.2 into the record as follows:
Planning Commission Minutes of January 24, 2006
Page 4
2. BLD2005-01600
(NOTE: This appeal has been withdrawn at the
request of the Appellant)
Public Hearing to consider the appeal by Mr. Robert
Nicholas of the Community Development Director's
Administrative Decision approving a second story addition
to an existing residence on property owned by Eric and
Jennifer Colson located at 341 N. Harrison Avenue in an
R-1-6 (Single Family Residential) Zoning District. Staff is
recommending that this project be deemed Categorically
Exempt under CEQA. Project Planner: Tim J. Haley,
Associate Planner
Director Sharon Fierro reminded that this item has been withdrawn.
Chair Alderete asked if any action by the Commission is required.
City Attorney William Seligmann suggested a motion to accept this withdrawal of an
appeal.
Motion:
Upon motion of Commissioner Rocha, seconded by Commissioner
Roseberry, the Planning Commission accepted the withdrawal from
the agenda the Appeal by Mr. Robert Nicholas of the Community
Development Director's Administrative Decision approving a
second story addition to an existing residence on property owned
by Eric and Jennifer Colson located at 341 N. Harrison Avenue. (5-
0-2; Commissioners Ebner and Gibbons were absent)
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REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
The written report of Ms. Sharon Fierro, Community Development Director, was
accepted as presented with the following additions:
· Reported that on January 1 th the City Council approved the 8-unit residential
project at Bucknall and Fulton and upheld all of the conditions imposed by the
Planning Commission, including the requirement for a Homeowners Association.
Additionally, Council approved the McGlincy Lane industrial condominium map.
· Advised that the next Planning Commission on February 14th (Valentines Day) has
a one-item agenda. On February 28th a Study Session will be held to discuss
Historic Residential Design Guidelines.
Commissioner Roseberry asked if there would be a SARC meeting on February 14th.
Planner Tim J. Haley replied that he believed so.
Planning Commission Minutes of January 24, 2006 Page 5
ADJOURNMENT
The Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m. to the next Regular
Planning Commission Meeting of February 14, 2006.
SUBMITTED BY: ~~
Corinne A. Shinn, Recording Secretary
APPROVED BY:
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Bob Alderete, Chair
ATTEST:
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Sharon Fierro, Secretary