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CITY OF CAMPBELL
Community Development Department
February I, 2007
Blackhawk Parent LLC
345 Park A venue
New York, NY 10154
Re: Zoning Verification Letter
Pruneyard Office Towers
1901,1919,1995 and 1999 S. Bascom Avenue
Dear Blackhawk Parent LLC:
In response to your request for a zoning verification letter received by this department
on December 19, 2006, please be advised of the following:
The zoning and use of the above-referenced property is governed by the laws and
regulations of the City of Campbell. Our records indicate that the property is presently
owned by Equity Office Properties. This property is zoned C-2 (General Commercial)
and the current underlying General Plan land use designation is General Commercial.
Please refer to Section 21.10.050 B of the Campbell Municipal Code for a list of allowed
uses and Section 21.10.050 C for a list of uses allowed with a Conditional use Permit in
the C-2 Zoning District. The western portion of the Pruneyard is in an "0" Overlay/
Combining Zoning District which requires a Conditional Use Permit for any building,
or use proposed per Section 21.14.030 of the Campbell Municipal Code. Condition #6(F)
of the Use Permit 94-19 states that all future development in the "0" overlay zone shall
be subject to a Special Development Permit from the City Council. The maximum
height allowed is 45 feet.
70 North First Street. Campbell, California 95008-1436 . TEL 408.866.2140 . FAX 408.871.5140 . IDO 408.866.2790
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Our records indicate that the property is in compliance with the City of Campbell's
building and zoning laws, rules, and regulations. As of this date, the property and
improvements thereon are not in violation of the zoning laws, rules, and regulations.
For questions regarding building code violations you can contact the Building
Department at (408) ~66-2130.
The property is currently surrounded by the following Zoning Districts and land uses:
· North: PD (Planned Development) - Mixed Use (commercial! residential)
· South: C-2 (General Commercial) and PD (Planned Development) - commercial
and residential
· East: C-2 (General Commercial) - various retail stores
· West: Highway 17/ Los Gatos Creek
History: The retail portion of the site was approved in 1969 along with a Master Plan
for the site and was constructed over time in six phases. Construction of the office
towers began in 1971. The hotel was constructed in 1989. In 1995 a Use Permit and Site
and Architectural approval was granted to reconfigure existing retail space, construct
new retail space, improve pedestrian and vehicular circulation, parking, landscaping
and allow expansion of the hotel and sale of alcohol and outdoor seating at restaurants.
Various other approvals have been granted over the years including Tentative Parcel
Maps, Sign Permits and Use Permits.
Signs: There is a Master Sign Program for the Pruneyard which was adopted by the
Planning Commission on August 10,2004 and was then amended on October 25,2005.
A Sign Permit will be required for any signs proposed. The proposed sign(s) shall be
designed to reflect the standards of the Master Sign Program for the Pruneyard.
Parking: The Pruneyard had a Shared Parking Analysis prepared in 1995 which shows
a parking ratio of 1:311 square feet and 1,896 parking spaces.
Certificate of Occupancy: Certificates of occupancy and building permits are handled
through the Building Department. You can contact the Building Department at (408)
866-2130.
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Please do not hesitate to contact me at (408) 866-2193, if you should have any questions
regarding this information or determination.
Sincerely,
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Kimberly Brosseau
Planner II
end: Section 21.10.050 C-2 Zoning District
Section 21.14.030 "0" Overlay/ Combining Zoning District
cc: Jackie c. Young Lind, AICP, Senior Planner
Equity Office Properties, 1740 Technology Drive, Ste. 150, San Jose, CA 95110
Zoning Info, Inc., P.O. Box 5528, Edmond, OK 73083-5528 (send letter to this address)
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Friday, December 15, 2006
Site 11368
Community Development
70 N First St.
Campbell, CA 95008
RE: Pruneyard Office Towers
1901,1919,19995, and 1999 South Bascom Avenue
288-04-011,012,014,017,025, and 026
Tim Halley,
Please find this to be a formal request for zoning verification on the above stated property. We are
researching these matters for a zoning compliance report. Please incorporate the answers to the following
questions in a letter on Campbell letterhead.
1. What is the current zone of the property? Is it a part of a Planned Development?
2. Are there any overlay districts?
3. Is this property a permitted use in this district?
4. Did the property receive site plan approval, and if so, can you provide a copy?
5. What are the abutting zoning districts?
6. Are there any outstanding building or zoning violations on file?
7. Were any variances or special permits issued?
8. Was a certificate of occupancy issued and if so, may we obtain a copy of it? If copies
are unobtainable, please state why and whether or not it is a violation.
Please address the letter to:
Blackhawk Parent LLC
345 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10154
Please return the letter to:
Zoning Info, Inc.
PO Box 5528
Edmond, OK 73083-5528
Phone: 405-525-2998
Fax: 405-528-4878
Thank you,
LaTasha Morris
Research Specialist
latasha@zoning-info.com