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PC Min - 08/28/2007 CITY OF CAMPBELL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 7:30 P.M. TUESDAY AUGUST 28, 2007 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS The Planning Commission meeting of August 28, 2007, was called to order at 7:32 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 70 North First Street, Campbell, California by Chair Rocha and the following proceedings were had, to wit: ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Chair: Vice Chair: Commissioner: Commissioner: Commissioner: Commissioner: Michael Rocha Bob Roseberry Bob Alderete George Doorley Mark Ebner Elizabeth Gibbons Commissioners Absent: None Staff Present: Acting Director: Planning Intern: Recording Secretary: Jackie C. Young Lind Stephen Rose Corinne A. Shinn APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion: Upon motion of Commissioner Gibbons, seconded by Commissioner Roseberry, the Planning Commission minutes of the meeting of August 14, 2007, were approved. (5-0-0-1; Commissioner Doorley abstained) COMMUNICATIONS Chair Rocha presented a Resolution of Appreciation and Acknowledgement to Planning Intern Stephen Rose for his volunteer service hours this summer. Stephen worked a total of 148 hours, 54 in July on Historic Preservation and 94 in August on policy planning issues. Campbell Planning Commission Minutes for August 28, 2007 Page 2 AGENDA MODIFICATIONS OR POSTPONEMENTS There were no agenda modifications or postponements. ORAL REQUESTS There were no Oral Requests. PUBLIC HEARINGS *** Chair Rocha read Agenda Item No. 1 into the record as follows: 1. PLN2007 -100 (GP) PLN2007 -101 (ZC) PLN2007 -102 (PM) Bamburg, M. Public Hearing to consider the application of Mr. Marvin Bamburg for a General Plan Amendment (PLN2007-100) to the Land Use Element of the General Plan for the southerly .21 acre portion of a .62 acre parcel from Professional Office to Low-Density Residential (less than 6 units per gross acre); a Zone Change (PLN2007-101) from P-O (Professional Office) to R-1-6 (Single Family Residential) and a Tentative Parcel Map (PLN2007-102) to subdivide the property into two lots on property owned by Tersini Family, LP, located at 1670 Grace Avenue in a P- O (Professional Office) Zoning District. A Negative Declaration will be prepared for this project. Tentative City Council Meeting Date: September 18, 2007. Project Planner: Timothy J. Haley, Associate Planner Ms. Jackie C. Young Lind, Acting Director, presented the staff report as follows: . Said that this property is six-tenths of an acre located on the southeast corner of Hamilton and Grace Avenues. The property is currently developed with two single- story office buildings along Hamilton and a single-family residence on the southerly portion on Grace. . Reported that in 1989 the three parcels were combined with the intent to construct one new office building. That building was never built. . Stated that the applicant now wants to create two separate parcels, one office and the other residential. A new residence will be constructed on the southerly portion of the site although plans have not yet been submitted. . Said that in June council authorized the applicant to proceed with a General Plan Amendment from Professional Office to Low-Density Residential for the .22 acre portion at the southerly portion of the property. The southerly portion will also have a Zone Change from P-O (Professional Office) to R-1-6 (Single Family Residential). . Stated that a Tentative Parcel Map will split the property into two lots. . Advised that the project complies with all development regulations. Campbell Planning Commission Minutes for August 28, 2007 Page 3 . Said that SARC did not review this proposal as there were no architectural changes at this time. . Said that an environmental study was prepared and determined that there would be no significant impacts resulting from this project. . Recommended that the Planning Commission forward a recommendation to Council to adopt a Negative Declaration; approve a General Plan Amendment; approve a Zone Change; and approve a Tentative Parcel Map to divide one parcel into two lots. Commissioner Gibbons asked whether the residence was located on Grace and the office on Hamilton. Acting Director Jackie C. Young Lind said that the rear portion of the parcel has the existing residence. Commissioner Gibbons pointed out that this project will result in a residential property abutting an office use. Commissioner Alderete asked staff to verify that the City is limited to four General Plan Amendments each year. Acting Director Jackie C. Young Lind verified that fact and advised that this evening's request for a General Plan Amendment is the second of the year. Chair Rocha opened the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No.1. Mr. Marvin Bamburg, Applicant: . Reported that in 1989 three parcels were combined. . Added that what is proposed here would reverse what was done in 1989. . Informed that plans for the new house to replace the existing residence would be submitted following the approval of the lot split. . Stated that they have no objection to the conditions imposed and find them to be reasonable. . Urged approval. Commissioner Gibbons recounted that a few weeks ago the issue of residential uses abutting Planned Development sites was widely discussed. There have been problems regarding controlling the hours of operation and resulting noise. She pointed out that this parcel would have office uses on two of three sides and that it is important to note for the record that this residence has two office use adjacencies. Mr. Marvin Bamburg said that it has always been a residence and nothing is changing in the uses of the property. Commissioner Gibbons said that there has just has been so much trouble about this issue recently. Campbell Planning Commission Minutes for August 28, 2007 Page 4 Chair Rocha closed the Public Hearing for Agenda Item NO.1 Commissioner Roseberry said that he echoes the comments made by Commissioner Gibbons and the same concern came to his mind. Chair Rocha pointed out that Hamilton Avenue is a major arterial. He said that there is no reason not to approve this request. Motion: Upon motion of Commissioner Doorley, seconded by Commissioner Gibbons, the Planning Commission took the following actions: . Adopted Resolution No. 3828 recommending that the City Council adopt a Negative Declaration for the subject property; . Adopted Resolution No. 3829 recommending approval of a General Plan Amendment (PLN2007 -100) to the Land Use Element of the General Plan for the southerly .22 acre portion of a .62 acre parcel from Professional Office to Low-Density Residential (Less that 6 units per gross acre); . Adopted Resolution No. 3830 recommending approval of a Zone Change (PLN2007-101) from P-O (Professional Office) to R-1-6 (Single-Family Residential); and . Adopted Resolution No. 3831 recommending approval of a Tentative Parcel Map (PLN2007-102) to subdivide the property into two lots on property owned by Tersini Family, LP, located at 1670 Grace Avenue, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Alderete, Doorley, Ebner, Gibbons, Rocha and Roseberry None None None NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Chair Rocha advised that this project would be considered by Council at its meeting of September 18, 2007, for final action. *** REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR The written report of Ms. Jackie C. Young Lind, Acting Director, was accepted as presented with the following additions: . Reported that a neighborhood meeting on the Upper South Winchester Boulevard Development Plan was held last night (8/27/07) in Council Chambers. There were 72 people in attendance and that a number of calls received were from citizens who were concerned for the potential of use of eminent domain (not the case). Campbell Planning Commission Minutes for August 28, 2007 Page 5 . Advised that the plan calls for mixed-use development along Winchester frontage. . Reminded that the draft plan was reviewed by the Planning Commission in June. . Said that four categories were reviewed for input: 1) height and mass; 2) setbacks; 3) architectural design; and 4) "other" issues. . Reported that traffic, parking and noise were the key issues. . Added that good feedback was provided by those in attendance. . Advised that the next Planning Commission meeting on September 11 th will include four items: Density Bonus Ordinance; cellular antenna sites at Sunnyoaks and Hamilton and a Use Permit for the establishment of a chiropractic office. She added that a Study Session would follow the regular meeting on a proposed mixed- use development on Winchester Boulevard. Commissioner Gibbons advised that she attended the meeting last night and was pleasantly surprised at the number of people in attendance. She added that the speakers were very articulate. She also suggested that a more aggressive notification occur to reach homeowners further into the adjacent residential streets. Acting Director Jackie C. Young Lind reported that staff used a 500 foot radius as opposed to the normal 300 foot to extend the noticing distance. She added that 1,500 property owners were notified. Commissioner Gibbons said that she hoped that there would be more public hearings on this subject in the future. Acting Director Jackie C. Young Lind replied yes. ADJOURNMENT The Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 7:57 p.m. immediately to a Study Session and subsequently to the next Regular Planning Commission Meeting of September 11,2007. SUBMITTED BY: ~ ' ~Orin~S~ing Secretary APPROVED BY: /l~~ Michael Rocha, Chair ATTEST: g Secretary