2001 Directors Reports - June through DecTO' Planning Commission DATE. June 12, 2001
FROM: Sharon Fierro, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: REPORT OF THE COMMiJNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
I. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS: The City Council met on Tuesday, June 5, 2001. The
following items of interest to the Planning Commission were on the agenda.
A. 975 W. Campbell Avenue & 10-30 Victor Avenue -Habitat for Humanity: Council gave
second reading of the Ordinance regarding the Zone Change.
B. 247 Shelley Avenue - Eurocraft Development: Council gave second reading of the
Ordinance regarding the Zone.
C. Appeal of PC Approval for 700-750 McGlincey Lane: Council adopted a Resolution
denying an appeal and upholding the Planning Commission decision.
II. MISCELLANEOUS
A. Planning Commission Meeting Agenda for June 26, 2001: The next Planning
Commission agenda will include the following projects:
1. 1345-1365 Elam - Reza Norouzi for Akbar Abdollahi: Zone Change, Planned
Development Permit and Tentative Subdivision Map to allow five small-lot, single-
family residences and a common lot.
2. 300 Orchard City Drive -Water Tower I, LLC: Zone Change, Planned Development
Permit, Tentative Subdivision Map and Tree Removal Permit to allow the
construction of 21 residential loft units.
3. 1075 W. Campbell Avenue - Kevin Ord for Campbell Christian School:
Modification to Use Permit to allow placement of three modular classrooms.
4. 714 Fairlands Avenue -Scott & Barbara Knaster: Modification of Planned
Development Permit to allow a residential remodel and addition.
5. 920-922 Michael Drive -Scott Cunningham for Richard & Debbie Fuller: Site and
Architectural Approval to allow the conversion of an existing duplex into a fourplex.
6. 1555, 1561 & 1573 Van Dusen Lane: Site and Architectural Approvals to allow the
construction of three new single-family residences.
Director's Report for June 1 ~, 2001
Page 2
B. Site and Architectural Review Committee (SARC): The Site and Architectural Review
Committee will meet on Tuesday, June 12, at 5:00 p.m.
C. Council Study Session: Council will conduct a Study Session update on the status of the
General Plan Update and discussion of Housing Element policies on Tuesday, July 3,
2001, at 6:15 p.m. This meeting will be held in the Doetsch Room. Members of the
Planning Commission are invited to attend. Please RSVP to Corinne at (408) 866-2140
or by email at corinnes@ci.campbell.ca.us.
TO: Planning Commission DATE: June 26, 2001
FROM: Sharon Fierro, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
I. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS: The City Council met on Tuesday, June 19, 2001. The
following items of interest to the Planning Commission were on the agenda.
A. Appeal of PC Denial of Variance for 1353 Cameo Drive: Council adopted a Resolution
granting an appeal and overturning the Planning Commission action in order to allow a
reduced front driveway setback.
II. MISCELLANEOUS
A. Planning Commission Meeting Agenda for July 10, 2001: The next Planning
Commission agenda will include the following projects:
1. 1555, 1561 & 1573 Van Dusen Lane: Site and Architectural Approvals to allow the
construction of three new single-family residences (Continued from June 26, 2001,
Planning Commission agenda.)
2. 485 E. Sunnyoaks Avenue: Site and Architecture Review Permit to allow the
construction of a wireless antenna facility on the tower of the Sunnyoaks Fire Station.
3. 109 N. First Street: Modification to a Use Permit to allow the construction of a 153
square foot mezzanine within an existing church (St. Mary's Assyrian Chaldean
Catholic Church).
B. Site and Architectural Review Committee (SARC): The Site and Architectural Review
Committee will meet on Tuesday, June 26, at 6:20 p.m.
C. Reminder of Council Study Session: Council will conduct a Study Session on the status
of the General Plan Update and Housing Element policies on Tuesday, July 3, 2001, at
6:00 p.m. This meeting will be held in the Community Room of the Campbell Library.
Members of the Planning Commission are invited to attend. Please RSVP to Corinne at
(408) 866-2140 or by email at corinnes@ci.campbell.ca.us
TO: Planning Commission DATE: July 3, 2001
FROM: Sharon Fierro, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
I. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS: The City Council will met on Tuesday, July 3, 2001. The
following items of interest to the Planning Commission are included on the agenda. As this
Director's Report is being prepared prior to the meeting, I will update the Commission on the
specific actions of the Council at our July 10~' meeting.
A. Planned Development at 206 Shelley Avenue (Six Townhomes)
B. Review of Parking Adjustment for 46 N. Second Street
C. Response to Letter from Harry Oberhelman re North Central Campbell Residential
Densi
II. MISCELLANEOUS
A. Planning Commission Meeting Agenda for July 24, 2001: The next Planning
Commission agenda will include the following projects:
1. 109 N. First Street: Modification to a Use Permit to allow the construction of a
mezzanine within an existing church (St. Mary's Assyrian Chaldean Catholic
Church). (Continued from July 10, 2001, Planning Commission Agenda.)
2. 485 E. Sunnyoaks Avenue: Site and Architecture Review Permit to allow the
construction of a wireless antenna facility on the tower of the Sunnyoaks Fire Station.
(Continued from the July 10, 2001, Planning Commission Agenda.)
3. 2089 S. Bascom Avenue: Use Permit to allow the establishment of a limousine
service within an existing commercial building.
4. 1240 Abbott Avenue: Site and Architectural Approval to allow the construction of a
new single-family residence.
B. Site and Architectural Review Committee (SARC): The Site and Architectural Review
Committee will meet on Tuesday, July lOt , at 6:30 p.m.
C. Update on Council Study Session: An Update on the July 3, 2001, Study Session on the
General Plan/Housing Element Update will be provided at the Planning Commission
meeting.
DATE: July 24, 2001
Sharon Fierro, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
I. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS: The City Council will met on Tuesday, July 17, 2001. The
following items of interest to the Planning Commission are included on the agenda.
A. Planned Development at 206 Shelley Avenue (Six Townhomes): Council took second
reading for the Zone Change from R-M-S (Multiple Family Residential) to PD (Planned
Development).
B. Planned Development at 1345-1365 Elam Avenue: Council took first reading of a
Ordinance for a Zone Change from R-M-S (Multiple Family Residential to PD (Planned
Development), and adopted two Resolutions approving a Planned Development Permit to
allow the construction of a five-unit, small-lot, single family development and a Tentative
Subdivision Map to allow the creation of six lots.
II. MISCELLANEOUS
A. Planning Commission Meeting Agenda for August. 14, 2001: The next Planning
Commission agenda will include the following projects:
1. 485 W. Sunnyoaks Avenue: Site and Architecture Review Permit to allow the
construction of a wireless antenna facility on the tower of the Sunnyoaks Fire Station.
(Continued from the July 10 & 24, 2001, Planning Commission Agendas.)
2. 2089 S. Bascom Avenue: Use Permit to allow the establishment of a limousine
service within an existing commercial building (Continued from the July 24, 2001,
Planning Commission Agenda.)
3. 1031 S. San Tomas Aquino Road: Site and Architectural Approval to allow a new
manufactured single-family residence.
4. PC Determination on Billiards Establishments: Finding by Planning Commission that
a billiards establishment is similar to other uses allowed by Use Permit in the C-1
(Neighborhood Commercial) Zoning District.
Director's Report for June ~.,, 2001
Page 2
B. Site and Architectural Review Committee (SARC): The Site and Architectural Review
Committee will meet on Tuesday, July 24t , at 6:45 p.m.
C. Planning Commission Housing Element Study Session: Staff will conduct a Study
Session on the Housing Element Update on Wednesday, August 8, 2001, at 6:30 p.m.
The meeting will take place in the Community Room at the Campbell Library.
Refreshments will be served.
TO: Planning Commission DAB. August 14, 2001
FROM: Sharon Fierro, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
I. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS: The City Council met on Tuesday, August 7, 2001. The
following items of interest to the Planning Commission were included on the agenda.
A. Planned Development at 1345-1365 Elam Avenue: Council took second reading of an
Ordinance for a Zone Change from R-M-S (Multiple Family Residential to P-D (Planned
Development).
B. Water Tower Lofts Proiect (21 Residential Lofts) at 300 Orchard City Drive: Council
took first reading of an Ordinance for a Zone Change from PD to C-P-D; adopted a
Resolution approving a Planned Development Permit; adopted a Resolution approving a
Tentative Subdivision Map and adopted a Resolution approving a Tree Removal Permit.
II. MISCELLANEOUS
A. Planning Commission Meeting Agenda for August 28, 2001: The next Planning
Commission agenda will include the following projects:
1. 175-201 E. Campbell Avenue: Site and Architectural Permit to allow the construction
of a 30,050 square foot, two-story retaiUoffice building
2. Public Review of Environmental Impact Report prepared__for the General Plan
Update: Public testimony will be taken on the EIR, which was prepared for the
General Plan Update.
B. Discussion to schedule afollow-up meeting for the August 8, 2001 Planning Commission
Housing Element Study Session
C. Site and Architectural Review Committee (SARC): The Site and Architectural Review
Committee will meet on Tuesday, August 14, at 6:30 p.m.
J:\DIRECTOR\8-14-O1.doc
DATE: September 11, 2001
Sharon Fierro, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
I. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS: The City Council met on September 4, 2001, and considered
the following items of interest to the Commission:
A. Water Tower Loft Proiect: Council took second reading of the Ordinance approving the
Zone Change from PD to C-PD.
B. Authorization to Execute a Lease Agreement with GTE Mobilenet (Verizon Wireless):
Council adopted a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Lease
Agreement for a Wireless Telecommunications Facility on City-owned property at 485
W. Sunnyoaks Avenue.
C. Placing Cost of Abating Hazardous Vegetation on Property Tax Assessment Roll:
Council adopted a Resolution authorizing the action.
II. MISCELLANEOUS
A. Planning Commission Meeting Agenda for September 25, 2001: The next Planning
Commission agenda will include the following projects:
1. 811 Camden Avenue: Planned Development Permit to allow the conversion of a
residential building to an office/industrial use.
2. 175 Sunnyside Avenue: Site and Architectural and Conditional Use Permit Approval
to allow the construction of a 768 square foot secondary living unit.
B. Site and Architectural Review Committee (SARC): The Site and Architectural Review
Committee will meet on Tuesday, September 11, at 6:30 p.m.
C. Appointments to the Planning Commission: Following Council interviews with six of
seven candidates on September 4, 2001, Council reappointed Commissioners Francois
and Gibbons. Mr. Bob Alderete was newly appointed to the Commission. The seat that
becomes available with Chair Lindstrom's resignation effective at the end of September
will be advertised and filled at a future date following a similar interview process.
J:\DIRECTOR\9-11-01.doc
DATE: September 25, 2001
Sharon Fierro, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
I. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS: The City Council met on September 18, 2001, and
considered the following items of interest to the Commission:
A. Parking Adjustment for 175-201 E. Campbell Avenue: Council adopted a Resolution
approving a parking adjustment to allow reduced parking requirements for on-site
parking in accordance with the C-3-S (Central Business District) Zoning District for the
development proposed by Barry Swenson Builders (PLN2001-82) on properties located
at 175-201 E. Campbell Avenue.
II. MISCELLANEOUS
A. Planning Commission Meeting Agenda for October 9, 2001: The next Planning
Commission agenda will include the following projects:
1. 1450 Van Dusen Lane: Conditional Use Permit to allow residential addition and
construction of a secondary living unit.
2. 480 E. Hamilton Avenue: Modification to Conditions of Approval for a previously
approved Planned Development Permit for Home Depot.
3. 2460 S. Winchester Boulevard: Modification to previously approved Conditional
Use Permit to allow the remodel and addition of a second story to the existing
Woolworth Garden Center.
4. 2260 S. Winchester Boulevard: Sign Application to allow the reface of an existing
off-premise freestanding sign for Avalon Campbell Apartments.
5. Appointment of Architectural Advisor
B. Site and Architectural Review Committee (SARC): The Site and Architectural Review
Committee will meet on Tuesday, September 25, at 6:30 p.m.
C. Special Planning Commission Meeting -Monday, November 5, 2001: There will be a
special Planning Commission public hearing to consider the adoption of the Housing
Element on Monday, November 5, 2001, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. An
agenda and materials will be provided prior to this meeting. We are on a tight schedule
to meet the State deadline and appreciate your participation in the process. Please mark
your calendar and call Corinne immediately if you have any conflicts at (408) 866-2140.
J: \DIRECTOR\9-25-01. doc
TO' Planning Commission DATE. October 9, 2001
FROM: Sharon Fierro, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
I. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS: The City Council met on October 2, 2001. There were no
items of specific interest to the Planning Commission on this agenda.
II. MISCELLANEOUS
A. Site and Architectural Review Committee (SARC) -Tuesday, October 9, 2001: The Site
and Architectural Review Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m.
B. Planning Commission Study Session on the Draft General Plan & Housing Element
Updates -Wednesday, October 17, 2001: This Study Session will be held in the Alcove
of the Council Chambers at 6:30 p.m. Alight dinner will be provided.
C. Planning Commission Meeting Agenda -- October 23, 2001: The next Planning
Commission agenda will include the following projects:
1. Final Environmental Impact Report: For the proposed City of Campbell General
Plan.
2. Draft General Plan: Public Hearing to consider the Draft General Plan, which
includes six of the seven Elements required by State Law (Land Use, Circulation,
Open Space, Conservation, Safety and Noise).
3. Zoning Map Amendments: Zoning Map Amendments associated with the Draft
General Plan Land Use Diagram changes.
D. Special Planning Commission Meeting -Tuesday, October 30, 2001: There will be a
special Planning Commission public hearing to consider the following applications:
1. 1031 S. San Tomas Aquino Road: Site and Architectural Approval for a new
manufactured home.
2. 861 Apricot Avenue: Zone Change from R-3 to PD, Planned Development Permit for
four townhomes and a Tentative Subdivision Map for five lots.
3. 379 E. Campbell Avenue: Use Permit to allow an on and off-sale beer and wine
license (The Wine Library) within an existing commercial space.
E. Special Planning Commission Meeting -Monday, November 5, 2001: There will be a
special Planning Commission public hearing to consider the Housing Element at 7:30
p.m. in the Council Chambers.
J: \DIRECTOR\ 10-9-01. doc
TO~ Planning Commission DATE. October 23, 2001
FROM: Sharon Fierro, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: REPORT OF THE CONIlVIiJNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
I. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS: The City Council met on October 16, 2001, and took the
following actions:
A. 811 Camden Avenue: Adopted a resolution approving the Planned Development Permit
to allow the conversion of a residential building to an office/industrial use with
equipment storage and associated site improvements.
II. MISCELLANEOUS
A. Special Planning Commission Meeting - Tuesday, October 30, 2001: There will be a
special Planning Commission public hearing to consider the following applications:
1. 1031 S. San Tomas Aquino Road: Site and Architectural Approval for a new
manufactured home.
2. 861 Apricot Avenue: Zone Change from R-3 to PD, Planned Development Permit for
four townhomes and a Tentative Subdivision Map for five lots and a Tree Removal
Permit to remove five trees.
3. 379 E. Campbell Avenue: Use Permit to allow an on and off-sale beer and wine
license (The Wine Library) within an existing commercial space.
B. Special Planning Commission Meeting -Monday, November 5, 2001: There will be a
special Planning Commission public hearing to consider the Housing Element at 7:30
p.m. in the Council Chambers.
J:\DIRECTOR\ 10-23-01. doc
DATE: October 30, 2001
SUBJECT: REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
I. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS: The City Council will next meet on November 6, 2001, to
consider the following items of interest to the Planning Commission:
A. Update to the General Plan: Following a public hearing, Council will take final action on
the City's General Plan Update for all elements, except for the Housing Element, and
Zoning Amendments.
CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS: The City Council will next meet on November 20, 2001, to
consider the following items of interest to the Planning Commission:
A. Update to the Housing Element: Following a public hearing, Council will take final
action on the City's Housing Element Update.
II. MISCELLANEOUS
A. Special Planning Commission Meeting - Mondav, November 5, 2001: There will be a
special Planning Commission public hearing to consider the Housing Element at 7:30
p.m. in the Council Chambers.
B. Next Planning. Commission Meeting -Tuesday, November 13, 2001: The next regular
Planning Commission meeting will consider the following applications:
1. Hertz Local Edition - 2230 S. Bascom Avenue: Use Permit to allow a car rental
establishment.
2. Light Bodies - 1550 S. Winchester Boulevard: Use Permit to allow a holistic
wellness center/massage establishment.
C. Annual League of California Cities Planners Institute: Hold the dates of March 20 -22,
2002, open for the Annual Planners Institute. This meeting will be held in Monterey. A
program schedule and registration information will be provided as available.
OF CA,yA
~ ~~
CITY OF CAMPBELL
0 0
s
RCN A0.0
J:\DIRECTOR\ 10-30-01.doc
DATE. November 5, 2001
FROM: Sharon Fierro, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
I. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS: The City Council will next meet on November 6, 2001, to
consider the following items of interest to the Planning Commission:
A. Update to the General Plan: Following a public hearing, Council will take final action on
the City's General Plan Update for all elements, except for the Housing Element, and
Zoning Amendments.
CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS: The City Council will next meet on November 20, 2001, to
consider the following items of interest to the Planning Commission:
A. Update to the Housing Element: Following a public hearing, Council will take final
action on the City's Housing Element Update.
II. MISCELLANEOUS
A. Next Planning Commission Meeting. -Tuesday, November 13, 2001: The next regular
Planning Commission meeting will consider the following applications:
1. Townhome Development - 861 Apricot Avenue: Continued hearing to consider the
Planned Development of four townhome units, a Parcel Map and Tree Removal
Permit. Continued from the October 30, 2001, meeting.
2. Hertz Local Edition - 2230 S. Bascom Avenue: Use Permit for a car rental
establishment.
3. Light Bodies - 1550 S. Winchester Boulevard: Use Permit to allow a holistic
wellness center/massage establishment.
B. Site and Architectural Review Committee Meeting - Monday, November 5, 2001:
SARC will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, November 5, 2001, to review one project.
J:\DIRECTOR\ l l -5-01.doc
November 13, 2001
FROM: Sharon Fierro, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
I. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS: The City Council met on November 6, 2001, and considered
the following items of interest to the Planning Commission:
A. Update to the General Plan: Following a public hearing, Council:
1. Adopted a Resolution certifying the Final EIR;
2. Adopted a Resolution approving the Statement of Overriding Considerations;
3. Introduced an Ordinance repealing existing General Plan Elements (Land Use,
Circulation, Noise, Open Space Air Quality, Conservation, Scenic Highways, Seismic
and Safety) for first reading;
4. Adopted a Resolution approving a comprehensive amendment to the General Plan
with change to Strategy LUT-2.3d eliminating a reference to Bascom Avenue and
Policy OSP-5.2a changing distance to open space areas from'/4 mile to %z mile; and
5. Introduced an Ordinance approving an amendment to the Zoning Map for first
reading.
Based on a second reading of the General Plan Amendments on November 20, 2001, the
General Plan will become effective on December 20, 2001.
CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS: The City Council will next meet on November 20, 2001, to
consider the following items of interest to the Planning Commission:
A. Update to the Housing Element: Following a public hearing, Council will take final
action on the City's Housing Element Update.
II. MISCELLANEOUS
A. Cancellation of Planning Commission Meeting of Tuesday, November 27, 2001: As
there are no items ready for this agenda, this meeting has been cancelled.
B. Planning Commission Meeting -Tuesday, December 11, 2001: The next regular
Planning Commission meeting will consider the following application(s):
1. Exception to Sign Ordinance - 1570 W. Campbell Avenue (Walgreen's)
C. Cancellation of Next Site and Architectural Review Committee Meeting -Tuesday,
November 13, 2001: SARC will not meet on Tuesday, November 13, 2001.
J:\DIRECTOR\ 11-13-01. doc
TO, Planning Commission DATE: December 11, 2001
FROM: Sharon Fierro, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
I. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS: The City Council met on November 20, 2001, and considered
the following items of interest to the Planning Commission:
A. Ordinance Repealing Old General Plan Elements -Took second reading of the
Ordinance.
B. Ordinance Approving Zoning Map Amendments -Took second reading of the
Ordinance.
C. Home Depot at 480 E. Hamilton Avenue: Took first reading of an Ordinance for the
Modification to Conditions of Approval for a previously approved Planned Development
Permit.
D. Update to the Housing Element: Following a public hearing, Council took action to
adopt the City's Housing Element Update.
CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS: The City Council will meet on December 10, 2001, and
consider the following items of interest to the Planning Commission:
A. Reorganization of Council: Selection of new Mayor and Vice Mayor.
B. Home Depot at 480 E. Hamilton Avenue: Second reading of an Ordinance for the
Modification to Conditions of Approval for a previously approved Planned Development
Permit.
C. Repealing the Existing General Plan Housing Element -- Second Reading of Ordinance
D. Approval of Massage Establishment Permit (Light Bodies) at 1550 S. Winchester
Boulevard
II. MISCELLANEOUS
A. Cancellation of Planning Commission Meeting of Tuesday, December 25, 2001: As
there are no items ready for this agenda, this meeting has been cancelled.
J:\DIRECTOR\ 12-11-01. doc
Director's Report for Decen~~er 11, 2001
Page 2
B. Planning Commission Meeting - Tuesday, January 8, 2002: The next regular Planning
Commission meeting will consider the following application(s):
1. 655 Campbell Technolog Parkwa Site and Architectural and Use Permit
applications for the installation of two Studio to Transmitter Link Antennas on the
roof of an existing office building.
2. 132 Sunnyside Avenue: Planned Development Permit and Tentative Subdivision
Map applications to allow the creation of a new lot and construction of a new single-
family residence.
3. 839 W. Hamilton Avenue: Conditional Use Permit to allow the establishment of a
martial arts academy (Eagle Talon Martial Arts Academy) of 1,080 square feet within
an existing commercial building.
C. Next Site and Architectural Review Committee Meeting: SARC will meet at 6:00 p.m.
on Tuesday, December 11, 2001.
J:\DIRECTOR\ 12-11-01.doc