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PC Min - 04/11/2006 CITY OF CAMPBELL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 7:30 P.M. TUESDAY APRIL 11,2006 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS The Planning Commission meeting of April 11 ,2006, was called to order at 7:30 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: Commissioner: Commissioner: Bob Alderete Michael Rocha George Doorley Mark Ebner Tom Francois Elizabeth Gibbons Bob Roseberry Commissioners Absent: None Staff Present: Community Development Director: Senior Planner: Planner I: City Attorney: Recording Secretary: Sharon Fierro Jackie C. Young Lind Melinda Denis William Seligmann Corinne A. Shinn APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion: On motion of Commissioner Gibbons, seconded by Commissioner Doorley, the Planning Commission minutes of March 28, 2006, were approved as submitted. (5-0-0-2; Commissioners Francois and Rocha abstained) COMMUNICATIONS 1, Resource information about historic homes. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS OR POSTPONEMENTS There were no agenda modifications or postponements. Planning Commission Minutes of April 11, 2006 Page 2 ORAL REQUESTS There were no Oral Requests. *** PUBLIC HEARINGS Chair Alderete read Agenda Item No. 1 into the record as follows: 1. PLN2006-19 Manson, L. Public Hearing to consider the application of Mr. Lloyd Manson for a Site and Architectural Review Permit (PLN2006-19) to allow the construction of a new single- family residence on property owned by Mr. Lloyd Manson located at 1555 Van Dusen Lane in an R-1-9 (Single- Family Residential) Zoning District. Staff is recommending that this project be deemed Categorically Exempt under CEQA. Planning Commission action final unless appealed in writing to the City Clerk within 10 calendar days. Project Planner: Melinda Denis, Planner I Planner Melinda Denis presented the staff report as follows: · Reported that a Tentative Parcel Map was approved in 1999 and finaled in 2004. · Said that a Site and Architectural Review Permit was approved but expired for this property. · Explained that this evening's proposal is the same residence originally approved. · Described the project site as being on the south side of Van Dusen Lane and consists of a new one-story single-family residence with detached two-car garage. The home uses simple rectangular shapes and hip and gable rooflines. · Said that surrounding uses include single-family residences, a vacant lot to the east and Pollard Road to the south. The zoning is R-1-9. · Said that the project site must meet the requirements of the San Tomas Area Neighborhood Plan. · Recommended approval and advised that the property owner is present this evening. Commissioner Roseberry presented the Site and Architectural Review Committee report as follows: · Advised that SARC considered the project on March 28th and really liked the house proposed as a single-story. It has nice frontage to the street and a garage tucked in the back. · Stated that SARC was generally supportive with the inclusion of decorative pavers or stamped concrete along the driveway, the upgrade of the garage door, inclusion of a chimney cap and enhanced lighting fixtures. · Reported that the applicant was willing to make changes. · Said that SARC was supportive of this project. Planning Commission Minutes of April 11, 2006 Page 3 Chair Alderete opened the Public Hearing for Agenda Item NO.1. Mr. Scott Eckerman, 1513 Van Dusen Lane, Campbell: · Said that he owns the property to the west and was present at the previous public hearing when this project was originally approved. . Stated that he is glad that it is the same plan proposed. · Said that drainage was and continues to be a concern and he wants to be sure that the drainage from this site drains away from his property. . Asked for an estimate on construction of this home. Chair Alderete closed the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No.1. Commissioner Roseberry asked staff to confirm that drainage from a lot is not allowed to go onto other properties. Director Sharon Fierro explained that a grading plan is required that demonstrates that site drainage is directed to storm drains and/or percolates on site. Commissioner Roseberry added that therefore drainage of this property should not impact adjacent sites. Nothing should be done that causes the damming of drainage from other sites. Commissioner Gibbons said that there have been drainage issues in the past that caused the need for a lot to be built up to deal with site drainage but that can also cause problems. Commissioner Roseberry asked whose problem it is if drainage issues are created. City Attorney William Seligmann explained that site drainage issues would become an issue between the two impacted property owners and depends upon how each site drained in the past to determine whether the new construction caused the impacts or if the site drainage conditions were pre-existing. Commissioner Roseberry asked the City Attorney if he is saying that drainage is not a Planning Commission concern. City Attorney William Seligmann replied correct. Planner Melinda Denis: · Reiterated that during the Building Permit process a grading and drainage plan is submitted. The plan is reviewed by the Engineering Department. Techniques such as raised grade or pipes underground are available to deal with site drainage. · Added that there is a ton of pre-existing drainage issues in the San Tomas Area. · Stated that the applicant can meet with his neighbor to discuss concerns but that it is not this applicant's responsibility to fix the adjacent property's existing drainage problems just not to cause new ones. Planning Commission Minutes of April 11, 2006 Page 4 Commissioner Rocha pointed out that there are two more lots coming and asked if the drainage for those is handled independently. Planner Melinda Denis clarified that each is an individual lot but that there have been no recent inquiries about the development of the remaining lots as of yet. Each lot is being sold individually. Commissioner Rocha pointed out that this issue can be addressed as each lot comes forward. Chair Alderete asked for feedback on the timing for construction. Planner Melinda Denis advised that the property owner is here and can advise on this issue. Mr. Lloyd Manson, Applicant and Property Owner, 1555 Van Dusen Lane, Campbell: · Explained that he would submit his building plans to the Building Department immediately upon approval. · Reported that the same civil engineer worked on the grading and drainage plan for all three lots. · Assured that there would be no drainage from his property onto his neighbor's property. · Offered to get together with his neighbor to work together to help alleviate his existing drainage issues too. Commissioner Gibbons asked for the construction schedule. Mr. Lloyd Manson replied that construction should take less than six months weather permitting. Commissioner Gibbons asked Mr. Lloyd Manson if he has studied the imposed conditions for fencing, nose and construction parking and understands them. Mr. Lloyd Manson replied that he has been a contractor for 30 years and understands the requirements. Motion: Upon motion of Commissioner Roseberry, seconded by Commissioner Francois, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 3713 granting a Site and Architectural Review Permit (PLN2006-19) to allow the construction of a new single- family residence on property owned by Mr. Lloyd Manson located at 1555 Van Dusen Lane, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Alderete, Doorley, Ebner, Francois, Gibbons, Rocha and Roseberry NOES: None Planning Commission Minutes of April 11, 2006 Page 5 ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Chair Alderete advised that this action is final unless appealed in writing to the City Clerk within 10 calendar days. *** 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 there would be four items on the next Planning Commission agenda. . Pointed out that supplemental information was distributed to the Commissioners this evening in preparation for the public hearing on the Historic Design Guidelines that will occur at the next meeting on April 25th. ADJOURNMENT The Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m. to a Study Session immediately following and subsequently to the next Regular Planning Commission Meeting of April 25, 2006. SUBMITTED BY: C€~\~h~ Corinne A. Shinn, ecording Secretary APPROVED BY: ~[1 Bob Alderete, Chair ATTEST: /64cVw71 y~ Sharon Fierro, Secretary