PC Min - 07/22/2008
CITY OF CAMPBELL PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
7:30 P.M.
TUESDAY
JULY 22,2008
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The Planning Commission meeting of July 22,2008, was called to order at 7:34 p.m.,
in the Council Chambers, 70 North First Street, Campbell, California by Chair
Roseberry and the following proceedings were had, to wit:
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present:
Chair:
Vice Chair:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Bob Roseberry
Mark Ebner
Bob Alderete
George Doorley
Gary Gairaud
Elizabeth Gibbons
Michael Rocha
Commissioners Absent: None
Staff Present:
Community Development
Director:
Principal Planner:
Senior Planner:
City Attorney:
Recording Secretary:
Sharon Fierro
Jackie C. Young
Tim J. Haley
William Seligmann
Corinne A. Shinn
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion:
Upon motion of Commissioner Gibbons, seconded by
Commissioner Doorley, the Planning Commission minutes of the
meeting of June 24, 2008, were approved as submitted. (6-0-0-1;
Commissioner Rocha)
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Email from pruneyard management in support of Agenda Item No.1.
Campbell Planning Commission Minutes for July 22, 2008
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AGENDA MODIFICATIONS OR POSTPONEMENTS
There were no agenda modifications or postponements.
ORAL REQUESTS
Chair Roseberry welcomed Community Development Director Sharon Fierro back after
a lengthy medical leave. He said that Acting Director Jackie C. Young had put on a
"good act" as Director over the past year.
Director Sharon Fierro acknowledged the efforts of Acting Director Jackie C. Young as
well as the rest of the planning staff during her absence.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Chair Roseberry read Agenda Item No. 1 into the record as follows:
1 . PLN2008-97
Pouya, H & C
Public Hearing to consider the application of Hamid and
Carol Pouya for a Conditional Use Permit (PLN2008-97) to
allow a beer and wine license in conjunction with a wine
shop (Tessora's) on property owned by Equity Office - CA
Pruneyard Limited Partnership located at 1875 S. Bascom
Avenue in a C-2-S (General Commercial) 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: Tim J. Haley,
Senior Planner
Mr. Tim J. Haley, Senior Planner, presented the staff report as follows:
. Advised that the applicant is seeking approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow
the establishment of a wine shop (Tessora's) with tasting at the Pruneyard.
. Described the location as being within a C-2 (General Commercial) Zoning District.
. Said that Conditional Use Permits are required for liquor establishments within
commercial zones.
. Stated that this wine shop would be situated in a small tenant space located
adjacent to EI Burro Restaurant. It consists of approximately 973 square feet.
There is a small outdoor seating area with eight seats.
. Said that the parking is located throughout the center. Five spaces are required to
support this use.
. Reported that the Police Department reviewed this application and had no
objections.
. Recommended the adoption of a resolution approving this Conditional Use Permit.
Chair Roseberry opened the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No.1.
Chair Roseberry closed the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No.1.
Campbell Planning Commission Minutes for July 22, 2008
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Motion:
Upon motion of Commissioner Rocha, seconded by Commissioner
Ebner, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 3903
granting a Conditional Use Permit (PLN2008-97) to allow a beer and
wine license in conjunction with a wine shop (Tessora's) on
property owned by Equity Office-CA pruneyard Limited Partnership
located at 1875 S. Bascom Avenue, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alderete, Doorley, Ebner, Gairaud, Gibbons, Rocha and
Roseberry
None
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Chair Roseberry advised that this action is final unless appealed in writing to the City
Clerk within 10 calendar days.
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REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
The written report of Ms. Jackie C. Young, Principal Planner, was accepted as
presented with the following additions:
. Reported that at its meeting on July 15th, Council conducted a study session
regarding a proposed General Plan Amendment for property located at Bucknall
and San Tomas Aquino Road from Neighborhood Commercial to Medium-Density
Residential. Council authorized the applicant to proceed.
. Added that Council also took second reading of four Ordinances for Text
Amendments; granted an extension of approval for the Creekside Offices and
approved the Railway Distributing extension.
. Reminded that there will be two study session items this evening, the continuation
of the Planning Process discussion and a review of proposed amendments to the
Historic Preservation Ordinance.
. Said that the next PC agenda on August 12th will include a Use Permit for a Sushi
Restaurant on Bascom and another for a medical use also on Bascom. Prior to the
regular meeting, a study session will be held at 6:45 p.m. on the Winchester
Boulevard Plan.
. Welcomed Director Sharon Fierro back.
. Acknowledged Senior Planner Tim J. Haley for his hard work and extra leadership
during the last 18 months. He has been absolutely indispensible.
. Recognized the rest of the staff including Executive Assistant Corinne Shinn and
Planners Steve Prosser and Daniel Fama.
Campbell Planning Commission Minutes for July 22, 2008
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ADJOURNMENT
The Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 7:44 p.m. immediately to a Study
Session and subsequently to the next Regular Planning Commission Meeting of
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SUBMITTED BY:
C e A. Shinn, Recording Secretary
APPROVED BY:
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Bob Roseberry, C Ir
ATTEST:
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Sharon Fierro, Secretary