Use Permit - Leadership School - 2006May 24, 2006
Ms. Soo Zee Park
Leadership Public Schools
2601 Mission Street, 9th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94110
Re: PLN2006-42 - 1980 Hamilton Avenue - Use Permit - Leadership Public Schools
Dear Applicant:
Please be advised that at its meeting of May 23, 2006, the Planning Commission
adopted Resolution No. 3718 granting a Conditional Use Permit (PLN2006-42) to allow
the establishment of a ninth grade for a charter school within an existing church site on
the above-referenced property.
This action is effective in ten calendar days, unless appealed in writing to the City Clerk
by 5 p.m. on Friday, June 2, 2006. The time within which judicial review of this action
must be sought is governed by Section 1094.6 of the California Code of Civil Procedure,
unless another statute (such as California Government Code Section 65009 or some
other applicable provision) sets forth a more specific time period.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at (408) 866-2140.
Tim J. Haley
Associate Planner
cc: First Congregational Church of San Jose
1980 Hamilton Avenue
San Jose, CA 95125
70 North First Street. Campbell, California 95008-1436 . TEL 408.866.2140 . FAX 408.866.8381 . TDO 408.866.2790
RESOLUTION NO. 3718
BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF CAMPBELL APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
(PLN2006-42) TO ALLOW THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NINTH
GRADE FOR A CHARTER SCHOOL WITHIN AN EXISTING
CHURCH SITE ON PROPERTY OWNED BY FIRST
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF SAN JOSE LOCATED AT 1980
HAMILTON AVENUE IN A P-F (PUBLIC FACITILlTIES) ZONING
DISTRICT. APPLICATION OF MS. SOO ZEE PARK, ON BEHALF
OF LEADERSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS. FILE NO: PLN2006-42.
After notification and public hearing, as specified by law and after presentation by the
Community Development Director, proponents and opponents, the hearing was closed.
After due consideration of all evidence presented, the Planning Commission did find as
follows with respect to application PLN2006-42:
1. The General Plan land use designation for the project site is Institutional. The use of
the modular building and church buildings as classrooms is consistent with this
General Plan designation.
2. The zoning designation for the project site is P-F (Public Facilities). The use of the
modular building and church buildings as classrooms is an allowed use in this
zoning district and is consistent with the original Use Permit.
3. The use of a modular building and classrooms is consistent with the existing church
uses on the property. The limitation of the proposed school use until June 2007 is
consistent with prior approvals by the Planning Commission.
4. The existing site provides 159 parking shared parking spaces for the church and the
school. There is adequate parking on-site to accommodate the proposed use based
upon the staggered use of the site by the church and school uses.
5. The portable classroom has been on the property since 1996 without causing any
reported parking issues.
6. The proposed use decreases the number of staff/administration from 30 to 10 staff
members and maintains the enrollment cap at 112 students.
7. The project qualifies as a Categorically Exempt project per Section 15301, Class 1
(Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Based upon the foregoing findings of fact, the Planning Commission further finds and
concludes that:
1. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 3718
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2. The establishment, maintenance, or operation of the use will not be detrimental to
the public health, safety, peace, morals, comfort or general welfare of persons
residing or working in the neighborhood of such proposed use, or be detrimental or
injurious to property and improvements in the neighborhood or to the general welfare
of the City.
3. The proposed use is compatible with the uses in the area.
4. The subject site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the yards, walls,
fences, parking and loading facilities, landscaping and other development features
required in order to integrate said use with uses in the surrounding area.
5. The subject site is adequately served by streets of sufficient capacity to carry the
kind and quantity of traffic such uses would generate.
6. The proposed project will aid in the enhancement and the harmonious development
of the immediate area.
7. No substantial evidence has been presented which shows that the project, as
currently presented and subject to the required conditions of approval, will have a
significant adverse impact on the environment.
8. There is a reasonable relationship and a rough proportionality between the
conditions of approval and the impacts of the project.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission approves a
Conditional Use Permit (PLN2006-42) to allow the establishment of a ninth grade for a
charter school within an existing church site on property owned by First Congregational
Church of San Jose located at 1980 Hamilton Avenue in a C-2-S (General
Commercial) Zoning District.
Where approval by the Director of Community Development, City Engineer, Public
Works Director, City Attorney or Fire Department is required, that review shall be for
compliance with all applicable conditions of approval, adopted policies and guidelines,
ordinances, laws and regulations and accepted engineering practices for the item under
review. Additionally, the applicant is hereby notified that he/she is required to comply
with all applicable Codes or Ordinances of the City of Campbell and the State of
California that pertain to this development and are not herein specified.
Community Development Department
PLANNING DIVISION
1. Proiect Aooroval: Approval is granted for a Conditional Use Permit (PLN2006-42) to
allow the establishment of a 9th grade for a charter public high school use
Planning Commission Resolution No. 3718
PLN2006-42 - 1980 Hamilton Avenue - Use Permit - Leadership Public School
Page 3
(Leadership Public High Schools) of a portable classroom buildings and church
meeting rooms located at 1980 Hamilton Avenue until June 2007 to the following:
a. Proposed school use shall be consistent with the applicant's description allowing
a maximum of 112 students for a 9th grade level of a public charter high school to
operate on the project site from August 2006 to July 2007.
b. The project shall substantially conform to the project plans stamped as received
by the Planning Division on April 19, 2006 and the project description stamped as
received on April 19, 2006, except as may be modified by the conditions of
approval contained herein.
2. Conditional Use Permit Aooroval Exoiration: The Conditional Use Permit approval
shall be valid for one year from the date of final approval and shall expire July 1,
2007. Within this period the use must be established on the property and the
conditions of approval satisfied. Failure to meet this deadline will result in the
Conditional Use Permit being void.
3. Revocation of Permit: Operation of the use in violation of the Conditional Use Permit
or any standards, codes, or ordinances of the City of Campbell shall be grounds for
consideration of revocation of the Conditional Use Permit by the Planning
Commission.
4. Number of Students: The maximum number of students shall not exceed 112
students at anyone time. Any increase or modification to the number of students
shall require approval of a Modification to the Conditional Use Permit by the
Planning Commission.
5. Ooerational Hours: The hours of operation shall be restricted to 7:00 a.m. to 10:00
p.m. Monday through Friday to allow administration and parent/teacher meetings.
Instructional hours shall be limited from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through
Friday.
6. Prooertv Maintenance: The owner/operator of the subject property shall maintain all
exterior areas of the business free from graffiti, trash, rubbish, posters and stickers
placed on the property.
7. Sionaoe: No signage is approved as part of the development application approved
herein. All signage shall be installed and maintained consistent with the standards
of Chapter 21.30 (Sign Ordinance) of the Campbell Municipal Code.
8. Trash Enclosure: The owner or applicant shall maintain a trash enclosure(s) to
accommodate all dumpsters and recycling bins on site per City standards.
Enclosure(s) shall consist of a concrete floor surrounded by a solid wall or fence and
have self-closing doors of a size specified by the Fire Department. The Community
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PLN2006-42 -- 1980 Hamilton Avenue - Use Permit - Leadership Public School
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Development Director shall approve the location and design of any new trash
enclosure(s).
9. ParkinQ and Drivewavs: All parking and driveway areas shall be maintained in
compliance with the standards of Chapter 21.28 (Parking & Loading) of the
Campbell Municipal Code.
Building Division
10. Permits Required: A building permit application shall be required for the proposed
new education use in the (e) assembly structure. The building permit shall include
Electrical, Plumbing, or Mechanical fees when such work is part of the permit.
11. Construction Plans: The conditions of approval shall be stated in full on the cover
sheet of construction plans submitted for building permit.
12. Size of Plans: The size of construction plans submitted for building permits shall be
24 inches by 36 inches.
13. Plan Preparation: This project requires plans prepared under the direction and
oversight of a California licensed Engineer or Architect. Plans submitted for building
permits shall be "wet stamped" and signed by the qualifying professional person.
14. Site Plan: Application for building permit shall include a competent site plan that
identifies property and proposed structures with dimensions and elevations as
appropriate. Site plan shall also include site drainage details. Site address and
parcel numbers shall also be clearly called out. Site parking and path of travel to
public sidewalks shall be detailed.
15. Title 24 EnerQV Comoliance: California Title 24 Energy Standards Compliance forms
shall be blue-lined on the construction plans. Compliance with the standards shall be
demonstrated for conditioning of the building envelope and lighting of the building.
16. Soecial Insoections: When a special inspection is required by U.B.C. Section 1701,
the architect or engineer of record shall prepare an inspection program that shall be
submitted to the Building Official for approval prior to issuance of the building
permits, in accordance with U.B.C Section 106.3.5. Please obtain City of Campbell,
Special Inspection forms from the Building Inspection Division Counter.
17. Non-point Source Pollution Control Proaram. The City of Campbell, standard Santa
Clara Valley Non-point Source Pollution Control Program specification sheet shall be
part of plan submittal. The specification sheet (size 24" X 36") is available at the
Building Division service counter.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 3718
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18. Title 24 Accessibilitv - Commercial: On site general path of travel shall comply with
the latest California Title 24 Accessibility Standards. Work shall include but not be
limited to accessibility to building entrances from parking facilities and sidewalks.
19. Title 24 Hardshio-Commercial: Projects seeking to use the Title 24 Hardship
exemption clause shall blue-line completed, City of Campbell "20%" exemption form
on submitted construction plans. Form is available at Building Division service
counter.
20.Aoorovals Reouired: The project requires the following agency approval prior to
issuance of the building permit:
a. Santa Clara County Fire Department
b. Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 23rd day of May, 2006, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Commissioners:
Commissioners:
Commissioners:
Commissioners:
Alderete. Ebner, Francois, Rocha and Roseberry
None
Doorley and Gibbons
None
APPROVED:~~L ~~
Bob Alderete, Chair '-'
ATTES~ 7~
haron Fierro, Secretary
CITY OF CAMPBELL' PLANNING COMMISSION
Staff Report. May 23, 2006
PLN2006-42
Park, S.
Public Hearing to consider the application of Ms. Soo Zee Park, on behalf of
Leadership Public Schools, for a Conditional Use Permit (PLN2006-42) to allow
the establishment of a ninth grade for a charter school within an existing church
site on property owned by First Congregational Church of San Jose located at
1980 Hamilton Avenue in a P-F (Public Facilities) Zoning District.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
That the Planning Commission take the following action:
1. Adopt a Resolution, incorporating the attached findings, approving a one year Use Pennit
(PLN2006-42) to allow the continued use of a portable classroom and church meeting rooms
as a 9th grade for Leadership Public Schools, subject to the attached conditions of approval.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission find that this project is Categorically Exempt
under Section 15301, Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pertaining to
the continued use of an existing facility.
PROJECT DATA
Gross Lot Area:
Net Lot Area:
7.23 acres (314,988 square feet)
6.14 acres (267,450 square feet)
Site Utilization:
Total Building Coverage: 30,010 square feet
Total Building Coverage 11%
Tenant space:
4,890 square feet (classrooms)
1.570 square feet (administration)
6,460 square feet (21 % of building area)
Total Parking Required:
207 parking spaces
(1 space per 4 seats plus 1 space per 40 sq. ft. of assembly area)
Total Parking Provided:
159 parking spaces
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DISCUSSION
Background: In 1965, when the property was in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County,
Mulberry School was established on the property of the First Congregational Church of San Jose
by approval of a Use Permit. The Mulberry School (preschool through 5th grade) was a private
school, which provided instruction for primary and elementary school children.
In 1993, the Planning Commission approved a Modification (M 93-05) to the original Use
Permit to allow a 1,330 square foot modular classroom on the property. The approval of the
Modification in 1993 had no expiration date. In 1996, the applicant requested a second
Modification (M 96-06) for the establishment of an additional 1,920 square foot modular
building to be used as additional classroom space. The use of the second modular building was
limited to a four-year approval with the stipulation that the applicant would be able to apply for
an Extension if the use of the modular building was required beyond the four years. The
Planning Commission approved a second Extension (PLN2000-91) for this modular classroom in
2000 for another four years, and another extension in 2004 (PLN 2004-27) which expires in
2007.
Applicant's Proposal: Mulberry School has relocated from the project site and no longer uses
the classroom facilities at this church. The a~plicant is requesting approval to occupy the space
previously used by Mulberry School for a 9t grade of a public charter high school (Leadership
Public School) for the 2006 through 2007 school year. The proposed school year would operate
from August 2006 through June 2007. The applicant intends to relocated to a larger facility in
2007 to accommodate a second grade level for the proposed high school.
Neighborhood Meeting: The applicant held a neighborhood meeting on March 30, 2006, to
introduce the proposed school use to the surrounding neighborhood. Approximately six residents
attended this meeting. No significant issues were raised at this meeting.
ANALYSIS
General Plan Designation: The General Plan land use designation for the project site is
Institutional. The use of the modular buildings and classrooms is consistent with this General
Plan designation.
Zoning Designation: The zoning designation for the project site is P-F (Public Facilities). The
use of the modular building and class rooms is an allowed use in this zoning district and is
consistent with the original Use Permit.
Use: The applicant does not seek any alterations to the modular building and the square footage
will remain similar to that area previously used by Mulberry School. The applicant has prepared
a summary of the proposed use (Attachment "No 3") and a comparison of the proposed use to
the previously approved Mulberry school use. The request indicates a reduction of
administration/staffing levels from 30 to 10 staff and maintaining the student enrollment cap at
112 students.
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Hours: Classes from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on weekdays and will be used after regular school
hours by classroom teachers for school preparation and parent teacher meetings. The school year
runs from last week of August through mid-June.
Closed Campus: The proposed campus will be closed and students will not be allowed to go off
campus for lunch. Students arrive approximately 20 minutes before classes and are dismissed at
3 :00 p.m. The school intends to use the fellowship hall as a food service area with lunches being
provided from an outside vendor.
The Campbell campus does not intend to have any outdoor activities or programs such as
physical education or sports teams.
Site Layout and Architecture: The existing classrooms and offices of the church are situated to
the south of the main sanctuary in a courtyard configuration. The modular buildings are located
on the eastern portion of the church property, just south of the parking lot accessible from
Hamilton and Phantom Avenues. No changes to the existing building are proposed with the
proposed school.
The exterior building materials consist of vertical wood siding and wood fascia trim. The
modular building is painted to match the existing church and school buildings.
Parking: The existing site provides 159 shared parking spaces for the church and the school.
The previous parking count of 163 parking spaces was reduced by four spaces to accommodate a
new trash enclosure that was a condition of approval with a previous approval. The existing
parking is deficient by 48 parking spaces based upon current parking requirements for both a
church and school facility.
However, the church and school uses have different times of peak usage. The peak usage for the
school is during the weekdays, while peak usage of the church is on Sundays. The combination
of uses allows for sharing the existing parking facilities. There have been no reported parking
problems with the site since the portables were originally approved.
Enrollment: Preliminary enrollment studies show that the Campbell campus will draw largely
from 1 ~ miles from the campus for its students. Students, however, may come from outside the
Campbell Union School District as well. The 14-15 year old student is capable of using public
transit and is not of an age that driver licenses are available. The Campbell campus does not
intend to use private buses.
Site and Architectural Review Committee: The Site and Architectural Review Committee did
not review this application as there are no changes proposed to the project site or the exterior of
the modular building.
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Attachments:
I. Findings for Approval of File No. PLN2006-42
2. Conditions of Approval for File No. PLN2006-42
3. Letter from the Applicant (Proposed Use and Summary)
4. Plans and Photographs
5. Location Map
Prepared by:
~t \.hr
Tim J. Haley, Associate PI
Approved by:
Attachment # 1
FINDINGS RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF FILE NO. PLN2006-42
SITE ADDRESS:
APPLICANT:
P.C. MEETING:
1980 Hamilton Avenue
Soo Zee Park on behalf of Leadership Public Schools
May 23, 2006
Findings for approval of a Conditional Use Permit (PLN 2006-42) to allow the establishment of
a 9th grade use for a Public Charter High School within an existing church facility and the
continued use of a portable classroom building and church buildings located at 1980 Hamilton
Avenue.
The Planning Commission finds as follows with regard to File No. PLN2006-42:
1. The General Plan land use designation for the project site is Institutional. The use of the
modular building and church buildings as classrooms is consistent with this General Plan
designation.
2. The zoning designation for the project site is P-F (Public Facilities). The use of the modular
building and church buildings as classrooms is an allowed use in this zoning district and is
consistent with the original Use Permit.
3. The use of a modular building and classrooms is consistent with the existing church uses on
the property. The limitation of the proposed school use until June 2007 is consistent with
prior approvals by the Planning Commission.
4. The existing site provides 159 parking shared parking spaces for the church and the school.
There is adequate parking on-site to accommodate the proposed use based upon the staggered
use of the site by the church and school uses.
5. The portable classroom has been on the property since 1996 without causing any reported
parking issues.
6. The proposed use decreases the number of staff/administration from 30 to 10 staff members
and maintains the enrollment cap at 112 students.
7. The project qualifies as a Categorically Exempt project per Section 15301, Class 1 (Existing
Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Based upon the foregoing findings of fact, the Planning Commission further finds and concludes
that:
1. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance.
2. The establishment, maintenance, or operation of the use will not be detrimental to the public
health, safety, peace, morals, comfort or general welfare of persons residing or working in
the neighborhood of such proposed use, or be detrimental or injurious to property and
improvements in the neighborhood or to the general welfare of the City.
3. The proposed use is compatible with the uses in the area.
Attachment # 1
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4. The subject site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the yards, walls, fences,
parking and loading facilities, landscaping and other development features required in order
to integrate said use with uses in the surrounding area.
5. The subject site is adequately served by streets of sufficient capacity to carry the kind and
quantity of traffic such uses would generate.
6. The proposed project will aid in the enhancement and the harmonious development of the
immediate area.
7. No substantial evidence has been presented which shows that the project, as currently
presented and subject to the required conditions of approval, will have a significant adverse
impact on the environment.
8. There is a reasonable relationship and a rough proportionality between the conditions of
approval and the impacts of the project.
Attachment #2
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR FILE NO. PLN2006-42
SITE ADDRESS:
APPLICANT:
P.C. MEETING:
1980 Hamilton Avenue
Soo Zee Park on behalf of Leadership Public Schools
May 23, 2006
The applicant is hereby notified, as part of this application, that he/she is required to meet the
following conditions in accordance with the ordinances of the City of Campbell and the State of
California. The lead department with which the applicant will work is identified on each
condition where necessary. Where approval by the Director of Community Development, City
Engineer, Public Works Director, City Attorney, or Fire Department is required, that review shall
be for compliance with all applicable conditions of approval, adopted policies and guidelines,
ordinances, laws and regulations, and accepted engineering practices, for the item under review.
Additionally, the applicant is hereby notified that he/she is required to comply with all applicable
Codes or Ordinances of the City of Campbell and the State of California that pertain to this
development and are not herein specified:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Plannine: Division
1. Proiect Approval: Approval is granted for a Conditional Use Permit (PLN2006-42) to allow
the establishment of a 9th grade for a charter public high school use (Leadership Public High
Schools) of a portable classroom buildings and church meeting rooms located at 1980
Hamilton Avenue until June 2007 to the following:
a. Proposed school use shall be consistent with the applicant's description allowing a
maximum of 112 students for a 9th grade level of a public charter high school to operate
on the project site from August 2006 to July 2007.
b. The project shall substantially conform to the project plans stamped as received by the
Planning Division on April 19, 2006 and the project description stamped as received on
April 19, 2006, except as may be modified by the conditions of approval contained
herein.
2. Conditional Use Permit Approval Expiration: The Conditional Use Permit approval shall be
valid for one year from the date of final approval and shall expire July 1, 2007. Within this
period the use must be established on the property and the conditions of approval satisfied.
Failure to meet this deadline will result in the Conditional Use Permit being void.
3. Revocation of Permit: Operation of the use in violation of the Conditional Use Permit or any
standards, codes, or ordinances of the City of Campbell shall be grounds for consideration of
revocation of the Conditional Use Permit by the Planning Commission.
4. Number of Students: The maximum number of students shall not exceed 112 students at any
one time. Any increase or modification to the number of students shall require approval of a
Modification to the Conditional Use Permit by the Planning Commission.
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Attachment #2
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5. Operational Hours: The hours of operation shall be restricted to 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday to allow administration and parent/teacher meetings. Instructional
hours shall be limited from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
6. Property Maintenance: The owner/operator of the subject property shall maintain all exterior
areas of the business free from graffiti, trash, rubbish, posters and stickers placed on the
property.
7. Signage: No signage is approved as part of the development application approved herein.
All signage shall be installed and maintained consistent with the standards of Chapter 21.30
(Sign Ordinance) of the Campbell Municipal Code.
8. Trash Enclosure: The owner or applicant shall maintain a trash enclosure(s) to accommodate
all dumpsters and recycling bins on site per City standards. Enclosure(s) shall consist of a
concrete floor surrounded by a solid wall or fence and have self-closing doors of a size
specified by the Fire Department. The Community Development Director shall approve the
location and design of any new trash enclosure(s).
9. Parking and Driveways: All parking and driveway areas shall be maintained in compliance
with the standards of Chapter 21.28 (Parking & Loading) of the Campbell Municipal Code.
Building Division
10. Permits Required: A building permit application shall be required for the proposed new
education use in the (e) assembly structure. The building permit shall include Electrical,
Plumbing, or Mechanical fees when such work is part of the permit.
11. Construction Plans: The conditions of approval shall be stated in full on the cover sheet of
construction plans submitted for building permit.
12. Size of Plans: The size of construction plans submitted for building permits shall be 24
inches by 36 inches.
13. Plan Preparation: This project requires plans prepared under the direction and oversight of a
California licensed Engineer or Architect. Plans submitted for building permits shall be "wet
stamped" and signed by the qualifying professional person.
14. Site Plan: Application for building permit shall include a competent site plan that identifies
property and proposed structures with dimensions and elevations as appropriate. Site plan
shall also include site drainage details. Site address and parcel numbers shall also be clearly
called out. Site parking and path of travel to public sidewalks shall be detailed.
15. Title 24 Energy Compliance: California Title 24 Energy Standards Compliance forms shall
be blue-lined on the construction plans. Compliance with the standards shall be demonstrated
for conditioning of the building envelope and lighting of the building.
16. Special Inspections: When a special inspection is required by V.B.C. Section 1701, the
architect or engineer of record shall prepare an inspection program that shall be submitted to
the Building Official for approval prior to issuance of the building permits, in accordance
Attachment #2
Page 3 of3
with U.B.C Section 106.3.5. Please obtain City of Campbell, Special Inspection forms from
the Building Inspection Division Counter.
17. Non-point Source Pollution Control Program. The City of Campbell, standard Santa Clara
Valley Non-point Source Pollution Control Program specification sheet shall be part of plan
submittal. The specification sheet (size 24" X 36") is available at the Building Division
service counter.
18. Title 24 Accessibility - Commercial: On site general path of travel shall comply with the
latest California Title 24 Accessibility Standards. Work shall include but not be limited to
accessibility to building entrances from parking facilities and sidewalks.
19. Title 24 Hardship-Commercial: Projects seeking to use the Title 24 Hardship exemption
clause shall blue-line completed, City of Campbell "20%" exemption form on submitted
construction plans. Form is available at Building Division service counter.
20. Approvals Required: The project requires the following agency approval prior to issuance of the
building permit:
a. Santa Clara County Fire Department
b. Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health
Attachment #3
PROPOSED USE
Leadership Public Schools (LPS) is leasing facilities from the First Congregational Church of San Jose,
located at 1980 E. Hamilton Avenue, to operate a small public ninth grade school for one year, July
2006 - June 2007. We are a nonprofit school development organization, which runs a network of
outstanding small public charter high schools. We currently operate 4 schools in the Bay Area-
Richmond, Hayward, Oakland, and San Jose, and seek to open 2-3 additional schools each year.
This fall, we plan to open a small public charter ninth grade school in Campbell. For the fIrst year, we
aim to serve up to 112 ninth grade students and will consist of a staff of 10. We must relocate the
school in the second year, when we will expand to tenth grade and double in size, requiring twice the
space than is available at the First Congregational Church of San Jose. We are currently looking for
alternative private facilities for the '07- '08 school year.
The school's standard operational hours are 8:00 am - 3:00 pm. Faculty and administration staff will
arrive as early as 7:00 am and work as late as 6;00 pm. The school year begins the last week of August
and operates through the middle of June. We propose to lease nine rooms from July 1, 2006 through
June 30, 2007 (see attached Floor Plan). We are planning for six classrooms, and three rooms for
administration- offices, conference rooms, a teacher's workroom, etc. We also have access to shared
spaces such as the fellowship hall and kitchen during lunchtime- 11:00- 1:00, Monday- Friday.
LPS Campbell operates a closed campus. Students will start to arrive to campus 20 minutes before
school starts and are not dismissed from campus until classes end at 3pm. Attendance is taken every
class period and teachers and administration monitor class changes. Students are not allowed to go off
campus for lunch. Lunch will be provided by an outside vendor (most likely the school district) and
served in the Fellowship Hall. The food is cooked off site and delivered to the school individually.
packaged in a small food cart and served either by the vendor or LPS staff.
LPS Campbell will not have any outdoor activities or programs. During its one-year stay at the Church
site, LPS will focus its program on academic achievement and leadership development; physical
education and team sports will be provided at a later date with the acquisition of a facility more suited
towards these programs.
Evening activities will be limited to occasional parent meetings. These typically occur 3-4 times during
the school year and are held from 6:30-8:00pm. Community and enrollment meetings may also take
place on an as needed basis during the summer prior to the start of the school year.
Our preliminary enrollment study shows that LPS Campbell students largely live within a 1 1/2 mile
radius of LPS. However our charter status ensures that everyone who wishes to apply to LPS is given
equal opportunity regardless of whether they live within or outside of the school district.
LPS Campbell does not charter private buses to transport their students to school. Typically students
live within the immediately surrounding community and will often walk or ride their bikes to school.
Our students are also at an age where they are independent enough to utilize public transportation. In
the past LPS has purchased bus passes for their students to aid their utilization of public
transportation. This decision is made after a detailed enrollment study is completed. On the corner of
Leigh and Hamilton, adjacent to the Church, is a bus stop for lines #65 (north/south along Leigh) and
#82 (east/west along Hamilton), which provide access to most major routes in the city as well as
connections to light rail and Cal Train Stations. Line 65 is a 20 minute ride from the San Jose Diridon
Light Rail/ CalTrain Station. line 82 is a 15 minute ride from the Tamien Light Rail/ CalTrain Station.
The closest Light Rail Station to the site is Bascom Station, which is about % of a mile from the
school.
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