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Admin PD - Unit E - 2006CITY OF CAMPBELL Community Development Department July 13, 2006 Mr. Kent Pelz Southbay Segway 730 Camden A venue, Unit E Campbell, CA 95008 Re: Administrative Planned Development Permit File No: PLN2006-75 730 Camden Avenue Dear Mr. Pelz: The Community Development Director has conditionally approved your Administrative Planned Development Permit to allow the establishment of a sales, rental, and tour facility of Segway Human Transporters in an existing industrial building located at 730 Camden A venue in the P-D (Planned Development) Zoning District. This approval is based upon the attached findings and is subject to the attached conditions of approval. Please be advised that this Administrative Planned Development Permit cannot authorize commercial tour groups on City park property or the trail. You will need to obtain a permit from the Recreation and Community Services Department and approval from the City Council to have guided tours on the Los Gatos Creek Trail. You can contact Claudia Cauthorn, Recreation and Community Services Director at (408) 866- 2106 or by email atc1audiac@cityofcampbell.com. This action is effective in ten calendar days, unless appealed in writing to the City Clerk by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, July 24, 2006. 70 North First Street. Campbell, California 95008-1436 . TEL 408.866.2140 . FAX 408.866.8381 . TDD 408.866.2790 PLN2006-75 - 730 Camdet. ~ J.venue Page 2 of2 If you should have any questions regarding this approval, please do not hesitate to contact me at (408) 866-2142 or by email at melindad@cityofcampbeILcom. I will be out of the office beginning Friday, July 14th and returning on Friday, July 21st. If you have any questions during by absence, please contact Jackie Young Lind, Senior Planner at (408) 866-2140. end: Findings and Conditions of Approval for File No. PLN2006-75 cc: Jackie c. Young Lind, AICP, Senior Planner Lack Properties, P.O. Box 23027, San Jose, CA 95153 CITY OF CAMPBELL ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR July 13, 2006 PLN2006-75 Pelz, K. Application of Mr. Kent Pelz on behalf of Southbay Segway for an Administrative Planned Development Permit to allow the establishment of a sales, rental, and tour facility of Segway Human Transporters in an existing industrial building located 730 Camden Avenue, Unit E in the P-D (Planned Development) Zoning District. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The project consists of the establishment of a sales, rental, and tour facility of Segway Human Transporters in an existing industrial building located at 730 Camden A venue, Unit E. No exterior modifications to the building or the site layout are proposed with this application. BACKGROUND The subject property is currently developed with three, multi-tenant industrial buildings constructed in the 1970's in three separate phases. Phase I was approved on November 4, 1976 under S 76-32 for construction of a 8,600 square foot office/warehouse building. Phase II was approved on July 5, 1977 under S 77-29 for construction of a 7,800 square foot office/warehouse building. Phase III was approved on March 20, 1979 under S 79-10 for construction of a 7,100 square foot office/warehouse building. The proposed project will occupy 1,680 square feet of the northern building, constructed under Phase III. The tenant space was previously occupied by Guardino Drywall as a contractor's office and storage. The project site is located on the east side of Old Camden A venue adjacent to Winchester Boulevard and the railroad tracks. The project site is surrounded by a variety of industrial and commercial uses to the north, south, east, and west. PLN2006-75 -730 Camden J-\venue Administrative Planned Development Permit Page 2 of 3 ANALYSIS General Plan: The General Plan land use designation for the project site is Commercial and/or Industrial and the project is compatible with this land use designation. The project site is also located within the South of Campbell A venue Area (SOCA) in Sub- Area 4. Land uses listed in the M-l (Light Industrial) and the C-2 (General Commercial) zoning districts are allowed in this area. "General merchandise" is permitted in the C-2 zoning district, "equipment rental establishments" is a conditionally permitted use in the C-2 zoning district, and "warehousing" is a permitted use in the M-l zoning district; therefore the project is compatible with the land use designation of Commercial and/or Industrial. Zoning: The zoning designation for the project site is P-D (Planned Development). An Administrative Planned Development Permit is required for a change of use to an existing building within the P-D (Planned Development) zoning district. Use: Segway Human Transporters are defined as an Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Device (EPAMD) designated under California stature SB 1918. An EPAMD is a not a motorized vehicle and a person operating an EP AMD is classified as a pedestrian. An EP AMD is a self-balancing, non-tandem, two-wheeled device, designed to transport one person at a maximum speed of less than 12.5 miles per hour. The applicant's project description (Attachment #3) indicates that South Bay Segway would provide sales, rental, and tour services at the project site. The business would be open Tuesday through Sunday during daylight hours only. The Segways would be available for IS-minute test drives and rentals for one-hour, two-hours, half-day, full-day, and weekends. Every rental and tour will begin with a 10-15 minute training session followed by a brief training session. There are ten Segways available for rent and the expected average group size will be approximately four to five people. The applicant's project description specifies the use of the Segways in organized guided tour groups on the Los Gatos Creek Trail. This Administrative Planned Development Permit cannot authorize commercial tour groups on City park property or the trail. The applicant is required to obtain a permit through the Recreation and Community Services Department and approval by the City Council. Parking and Loading: The project site is currently developed with a total of 79 parking spaces. Chapter 21.28 (Parking and Loading) of the Zoning Code requires that a multi- tenant site provide the aggregate number of parking spaces required for each separate use. The parking requirements for the proposed use, in combination with the existing PLN2006-75 -730 Camden Avenue Administrative Planned Development Permit Page 3 of 3 adjacent uses, would require a total of 81 spaces where 79 parking spaces are provided. The change in use from a warehouse/office to warehouse/general merchandise will not intensify the site or parking demand and does not require additional parking. Attachments: 1. Findings for Approval of PLN2006-75 2. Conditions of Approval for PLN2006-75 3. Project Plans 4. Applicant's Written Statement Prepared by: Melinda M. Denis, Planner I . Attachment #1 FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL OF FILE NO. PLN2006-75 SITE ADDRESS: APPLICANT: DATE: 730 Camden A venue, Unit E Mr. Kent Pelz on behalf of Southbay Segway July 13, 2006 Findings for approval of an Administrative Planned Development Permit to allow the establishment of a sales, rentaL and tour facility of Segway Human Transporters in an existing industrial building located at 730 Camden A venue. The Community Development Director finds as follows with regard to File No. PLN2006-75: 1. The development of the proposed project will result in a use that is consistent with the General Plan land use designation of Commercial and/or Industrial. 2. The project will be consistent with the P-D (Planned Development) zoning district with approval of an Administrative Planned Development Permit. 3. The project site is located on the east side of Old Camden Avenue adjacent to Winchester Boulevard and the railroad tracks. The project site is surrounded by a variety of industrial and commercial uses to the north, south, east, and west. 4. The proposed project generates a parking demand of 81 parking spaces and the applicant has identified 79 parking spaces on the site plan. 5. The change in use from a warehouse/office to warehouse/general merchandise will not intensify the site or parking demand and does not require additional parking. 6. The subject building is currently developed with three, multi-tenant industrial buildings constructed the 1970's under Site and Architecture Review Permits SS 76- 23, S 77-29, and S 79-10 The proposed tenant space will occupy 1,680 square feet of the northern building, constructed under Phase III. 7. The project qualifies as a Categorically Exempt project per Section 15303, Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Attachment #1 Page 2 of 2 Based upon the foregoing findings of fact, the Community Development Director further finds and concludes that: 1. The proposed development will result in a more desirable environment and use of the land than would be possible under any other zoning classification. 2. The proposed development will be compatible with the General Plan of the City and will aid in the harmonious development of the immediate area. 3. The proposed development will be compatible with the Zoning Code of the City. 4. The proposed development will not be detrimental to the health, safety or welfare of the neighborhood or the City as a whole. 5. The parking will adequately meet the demands generated by the change in use, and will not be detrimental to the overall parking and circulation in the area. 6. There is a reasonable relationship and a rough proportionality between the conditions of approval and the impacts of the project. 7. There is a reasonable relationship between the use of the fees imposed upon the project and the type of development project. 8. No substantial evidence has been presented from which a reasonable argument could be made that shows that the project, as currently presented and subject to the required conditions of approval, will have a significant adverse impact on the environment. Attachment #2 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR FILE NO. PLN2006-75 SITE ADDRESS: APPLICANT: DATE: 730 Camden Avenue, Unit E Mr. Kent Pelz on behalf of Southbay Segway July 13, 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. Where approval by the Community Development Director, 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. Approved Project: Approval is granted for an Administrative Planned Development Permit (PLN2006-75) for the establishment of a sales, rental, and tour facility of Segway Human Transporters in an existing industrial building located at 730 Camden A venue. Project shall substantially conform to the project plans stamped as received by the Community Development Department on June 16, 2006, except as may be modified by the conditions of approval herein. 2, Administrative Planned Development Permit Approval Expiration: The Administrative Planned Development Permit approval shall be valid for one year from the date of final approval. Within this one-year period a building permit must be obtained and construction completed one year thereafter or the use must be established on the property (if no building permit is required). Failure to meet these deadlines will result in the Administrative Planned Development Permit being void. 3. Revocation of Permit: Operation of the use in violation of the Administrative Planned Development Permit or any standards, codes, or ordinances of the City of Campbell shall be grounds for consideration of revocation of the Administrative Planned Development Permit by the Community Development Director. Attachment #2 Page 2 of 4 4. Operational Hours: The operational hours shall be limited to 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. 5. Parking, Driveways. and Maintenance: All parking and driveway areas shall be developed and maintained in compliance with the approved plans and Chapter 21.28 (Parking and Loading) of the Campbell Municipal Code. The project site shall maintain a minimum of 79 parking spaces at all times. All parking areas shall be regularly swept and deaned to remove litter and debris from the parking areas and driveways. 6. Outdoor Storage: No outdoor storage is permitted on the subject property. 7. Outdoor Display: No Segways, equipment, or materials shall be displayed and/or stored outside the building or within the parking lot. 8. Landscape Maintenance: The owner/operator of the property shall provide on-going maintenance of the existing on-site landscaping. 9. Fences/Walls: Any newly proposed fencing and/or walls shall comply with Section 21.18.060 of the Campbell Municipal Code and shall be submitted for review and approval by the Community Development Department. 10. Signage: No signage is approved as part of the development applications approved herein. No sign shall be installed until a Sign Permit is approved as specified in the Sign Ordinance. 11. Compliance with Other Regulations: The applicant shall comply with other state, county, and city ordinances that pertain to the proposed project and where they are conducted. Building Division: 12. Permits Required: A building permit application shall be required for the proposed new use of the (e) commercial structure. The building permit shall include Electrical/Plumbing/Mechanical fees when such work is part of the permit. 13. Construction Plans: The conditions of Approval shall be stated in full on the cover sheet of construction plans submitted for building permit. 14. Size of Plans: The minimum size of construction plans submitted for building permits shall be 24 in. X 36 in. 15. Plan Preparation: This project requires plans prepared under the direction and oversight of a California licensed Engineer or Architect. Plans submitted for Attachment #2 Page 3 of 4 building permits shall be "wet stamped" and signed by the qualifying professional person. 16. 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. 17. 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. 18. Special Inspections: 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. 19. Non-Point Source: 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. 20. 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. 21. Title 24 Accessibility - 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. 22. Approvals Required: The project requires the following agency approval prior to issuance of the building permit: a. West Valley Sanitation District b. Santa Clara County Fire Department 23. PG&E: Applicant is advised to contact Pacific Gas and Electric Company as early as possible in the approval process. Service installations, changes and/or relocations Attachment #2 Page 4 of 4 may require substantial scheduling time and can cause significant delays in the approval process. Applicant should also consult with P.G. and E. concerning utility easements, distribution pole locations and required conductor clearances. RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 24. Permit Required: Per Section 13.04.140, no person shall vend any merchandise or services within a city or county park unless he or she possesses a concession agreement approved by the City Council.