Pre-App - Church - 2005Community Development Department
March 4, 2005
Revival Presbyterian Church
c/o: Jinho Kim
3929 Via Cristobal
Campbell, CA 95008
Re: Preliminary Application Comments
File No.: PRE2005-12
1849 Pollard Road, APN # 403-21-096
Dear Jinho Kim:
Thank you for your submittal of a preliminary application proposal of a church, which would be located
at 1849 Pollard Road. The proposed development would require the approval of a General Plan
Amendment from Low-Medium Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial and a Conditional Use
Permit by the Planning Commission at a public hearing. The property is located within the San Tomas
Neighborhood and is therefore subject to the development standards and design guidelines of the San
Tomas Area Neighborhood Plan (STANP).
Your application was distributed to the Public Works Department, Building Division, Planning Division
and County Fire Department. In addition to the Planning Division's comments contained in this letter,
please find enclosed comments from the each of the commenting Departments. Please note that these
comments are meant to be preliminary.
The Planning Division completed the review of your pre-application and has the following comments
regarding your proposal:
Zoning: The subject property is presently zoned P-D (Planned Development) and designated as Low-
Medium Density Residential (Less than 6-13 units per gross acre) on the City's General Plan Land
Use Map. The General Plan designation indicates the use should be for single-family homes, with
allowable density of 6 units per acre. The establishment of the proposed use is not consistent with the
General Plan Designation. This determination is based upon an interpretation that the establishment
of a church, which is considered a Public Assembly Use, is not an allowed in a Residential Zoning
Districts. Public Assembly uses are conditionally allowed in Commercial, Office and Industrial
Districts. Consequently, the proposed church would not comply with the General Plan use and would
require approval of a General Plan Amendment to change the land use designation to Neighborhood
Commercial. Staff is not supportive of a General Plan Amendment to alter the land use designation of
this parcel. A General Amendment change would not be consistent with the existing residential
neighborhood and may negatively impact the quality and livability of it.
2. Site Plan: The following information should be indicated on the site plan:
Please prepare a "Project Data Table" that includes the lot size (less and street dedication),
existing home size, proposed square footage of the garage, lot coverage calculation, and FAR
calculation.
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b. All lot dimensions. The lot dimension less any street right-of--way needs to be clearly indicated.
c. Please show the distance from the centerline of the adjacent street to the property lines. See the
enclosed Assessor's Parcel Map for distances.
d. Provide location and uses of buildings on adjacent properties. Describe the height, setbacks and
type of structures on adjacent properties.
e. Proposed driveways and walkways need to be shown. The Zoning Code requires that a minimum
of 50% of the required front yard setback remain unpaved.
f. Please illustrate on-site parking and buildings.
g. Please provide a scaled floor plan depicting square footages and how the space will be used.
h. Building elevations were not submitted, consequently, no comments are available regarding the
building design. Please provide building elevations.
i. All existing trees on the site should be indicated on the plans and should specify the location,
type, size and whether such tree is proposed to be removed or preserved.
j. Any proposed or existing fencing needs to be shown. The height, materials and location should be
listed.
k. Please provide an operational description including hours, number of staff and members.
3. Utility Connection: All utility lines to the proposed unit shall be installed underground per section
21.18.140 of the Campbell Municipal Code. Please illustrate the proposed utility connection on the
site plan.
4. Tree Protection Plan: Please provide a tree disclosure statement (enclosed) indicating that no
protected trees will be removed with the proposed addition. Protected trees include redwood, cedar,
oak or ash trees with a diameter of more than 12 inches.
5. Parkins: The Zoning Ordinance requires the provision of 1 parking space for each 40 square feet of
building area for a public assembly seating use. The project site does not have adequate parking to
service the proposed use.
6. Conditional Use Permit: The Conditional Use Permit approves the proposed use, site plan and
elevations for the subject property. The purpose of the Conditional Use Permit review is to allow
consideration of uses on a case-by-case basis. This approval process takes into consideration the
location of the use as well as on-site improvements. The Planning Commission's consideration
includes a review of compliance with the development standards of the zoning district where the use
is proposed. An application for a Conditional Use Permit is enclosed. A processing time of 45-60
days is typical for a Conditional Use Permit and requires consideration by the Planning Commission
through a public hearing process.
Your application was distributed to the Public Works Department, Building Division, Planning Division,
and County Fire Department. In addition to the Planning Division's comments contained in this letter,
please find enclosed comments from the Public Works Department, Fire Department and the Building
Division. Please note that these comments are meant to be preliminary. Conditions of approval from
each department will be developed when the formal application is submitted.
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If you have any questions regarding these comments or the application process I can be reached at (408)
866-5101 or by email at seang,(cr~,ci ofcampbell.com.
Si erely, 1 j
Sean K. Gallegos
Planner I
Encl: General Plan Amendment Application
Use Permit Application
Tree Disclosure Statement
Public Works Department Comments, 2/28/05
Building Division Comments, 2/15/05
Fire Department Comments, 2/23/05
cc: Geoff Bradley, Senior Planner