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PC Min 06/12/1984PLANNING COMMIISSION CITY OF CAMPBELL, CALIFORNIA 7:30 P.M. MINUTES JUNE 12, 1984 The Planning Coamiission of the City of Campbell convened this day in regular session at the regular meeting place, the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 70 N. First St., Campbell, California.. ROLL CALL Present Commissioners:. Perrne, Howard, Fairbanks, Dickson; Planning Director Arthur A. Kee, Principal Planner Philip J. Stafford, City Attorney J. Robert Dempster, Engineering Manager Bill Helms. Recording Secretary Louise Pena. Absent Commissioners: Kasolas, Campos. APPROVAL OF MINUTES May 22,.1984 M/S: Howard, Perrine -That-the minutes of the Planning Commmission meeting of ray 22, 1984 be approved as submitted. Notion carried unanimously. CONd~I[JNI CATIONS Letter from Communication from Mr. Danny O'Neill and Mr. Carl D. O'Neill $ Brophy appealing-the decision of Staff regarding C. Brophy allowable uses~for property known as 600 E. Hamilton Avenue in a PD (Planned Developanent/ Commercial) Zoning District. Chairman Dickson invited anyone wishing to comment vn this item to address the Commission. Mr. Danny O'Neill. P.O.. Box 1891, Klamath. Falls, OR 97601, addressed his appeal of Staff's decision regarding allowable uses for this property (formerly Bullock's Clearance Center), noting that he felt any decision regarding the zoning or~use of this property should be first brought to his attention in that he is partial owner. NIr. O'Neill continued that this property has been subiect to a lease agreement with Federated Department Stores, Inc., .which was then assigned to C. W. Swenson, Inc. He stressed that at the time of the lease~to Federated Department Stores, Inc., the property was zoned C-2-S and was approved for a retail furniture operation. Mr. O'Neill continued that he was not aware that Federated had applied for, and been granted, a zone change from C-2-S to PD. Chairman Dickson advised Mr. O'Neill that the City does have various land uses shcn~m on the General Plan, and certain zoning rec{uirements that could be undertaken through the public hearing process. He stated that since this - item has been agendized under."Communications" , there could not be arty action taken this evening.. -- Mr. Kee. noted that Staff has recoinnended a continuance in order to refer this matter to the City Attorney for his comments. -2- NIs. Linda Kavanaugh, 16200 Camino del Sol, Los Gatos, representing C. W. Swenson, Inc., asked if the disposition of this matter would change a~ work that has been planned. for the facility. Mr. Dempster indicated that a decision could not be madeat this time, and suggested that a continuance be granted in order to allow his adequate time to report back to the Commission. M/S: Fairbanks, Howard - That the communication from Mr. D. O'Neill and Mr. C. Brophy be continued to the Planning Commission meeting of July 10, 1984, in-order that the matter may be taken under consideration by the City Attor- ney. Notion carried unanimously (4-0-0). *~* `ARCHITECITJRPiI, APPROVALS S 84-05 Continued application of Mr. Jim Dumas, on behalf Dimas, J. of Vanderson Construction, Inc...,-for approval of plans and elevations to allow the construction of an office buildingon property known as 476-486 E. Campbell Ave. in a C-2-S (General Commercial) Zoning District. Commissioner Howard reported that this item was before the Site and Architectural Retiiew Committee. The Coarnni.ttee is recommending a continuance to July ~10, 1984 in order that the applicant might address concerns indicated in the Staff Comment Sheet pertaining to .traffic engineering and the location of the driveway. Nt/S: Fairbanks, Perrine - That S 84-OS be continued to the Planning Commission meet' of July 10, 1984. Motion carried unanimously (4-0-0~. **~ MM 84-i~4 Continued application of Mr. Albert Bvers, Jr., for Evers, A. a modification to approved plans to allow the estab- lishment of a construction storage yaxd on property known as 454 McGlincey Ln. in an M-1-S (Light In- dustrial) Zoning District. Mr. Kee reported that.Staff is recommending a continuance on this application in order that the applicant might submit revised plans. N1/S: Fairbanks, Howard - That NM 84-15 be continued to the Planning Commission meeting of July 10, 1984 in order that the applicant might submit revised plans. Motion carried unani- mously (4-0-0) . ~*~ NM 84-06 Continued application of Mr. Kenneth Sternburg for Sternburg, K. approval of modifications to the exterior elevations of an existing restaurant (~temington's) on property lmown as 1730 W. Campbell Ave. in a C-1-S (Neighbor- hood Commercial) Zoning District. -3- Nfr. Kee reported that Staff met with the applicant and was informed that the building would not be changed; however,. a modification would be made to the roofline. N1/S: Fairbanks, Howard - That NM 84-06 be denied without prejudice in order to remove it from. the agenda. Notion carried unani- mously (4-0-Oj. ~ x ~ NM 84-13 Continued application of Mr. 0. J. Mitchell for a Mitchell, 0. modification to approved plans to allow the re- allocation of use so as to utilize the entire existing building at 1386 Whiteoaks Rd. for auto- motive related uses in an M-1-S {Light Industrial) Zoning District. Mr. Kee reported that Staff is.of~the opinion that arty proposed modification to the originally approved use (9,000 sq.ft. - automotive use; 9,000 sq.ft. - warehousing; 900 sq.£t. - office use).; should not increase the parking demand for this project. The applicant's proposal to provide additional parking may improve the existing parking problem on this site; however, the S1 parking spaces proposed in the revised plan only satisfy the code requirement for the approved uses.. Mr. Kee continued that, in Staff's opinion,. any increase in parking for .this site would be undesirable. Additionally, the code prihvides the. Commission with the authority to modify the amount of parking specified for particular uses. Mr. Dempster stated that an agreement has been drawn up by the applicant's attorney; however, revisions were made and the agreement won't be ready for signing for a short time. The agreement was designed to bring the building usage into conformance with the original approval. NIr. Dempster suggested continuing this item until the agreement could be signed. N~/S: Howard, Fairbanks - That MM 84-13 be continued to the Planning Commission meeting of June 26,-1984 in order that the subject agreement may be completed and signed. Notion carried unanimously (4-0-0) . *~* S 84-12 Continuedapplication of NLs. Kathryn Heuer, on .Public Storage behalf of Public Storage, Inc., for. approval of plans and elevations to allow the construction of a mini-storage facility on property known as 175 Curtner Ave. and 905 F951 McGlincey Ln. in an M-1-S (Light Industrial) and M-2-S (~ieavy Industrial) Zoning District. Commissioner Howard reported that the Site and Architectural. Review Committee _ met with N1r. Dan Brown and Nfr. Bo Rajkovski on this application. The appli- cants have requested a continuance in order to address concerns listed in the Staff Comment Sheet. Commissioner Howard continued that there are still many problems. with this application pertaining to ingress/egress; and, in response to a concern expressed by Commissioner Fairbanks, landscaping concerns would also be -4- taken under consideration, when revisedplans are submitted. M/S: Howard, Fairbanks - That S 84-12 be continued to the Planning Commission meetin of June 26, 1984. Motion carried unanimously (4-0-0~. * * ~ S 84-14 Application of Mr. Behooz Nikakhtar for approval of Nikakhtar, B, plans and elevations to allow the construction of a 5-unit apartment building on property known as 1430 W. Latimer Ave. in an R-2-& (Multiple Family Resi- dential) Zoning District. Commissioner Howard reported that the Site and Architectural Review Comonittee met with the applicant and Mr. Abraham Ostad. The applicant is proposing to build atwo-story apartment building with parking facilities located under the structure. Due to concerns expressed in the Staff Comment Sheet, the appli- cant is requesting a continuance so that revised plans may be submitted. In response to a question regarding zoning of surrounding parcels from Commissioner Fairbanks, Mr. Kee indicated that there is a condominium project to the west, an apartment.aomplex to the south (fronting onto San Tomas Aquino Rd.), and single family zoning to the north (City of San Jose boundary). Commissioner Howard noted that he felt the presented concept is nice in that it provides a great deal of usable open space. M/S: Howard, Perrine - That S 84-14 be continued to the Planning Commission meeting of July 10,1984. Motion carried unanimously (4-0-0) . *~sr PUBLIC HEARINGS PD 84-01 Public hearing to consider the application of Mr. DeNbss, F. Frank DeMoss, on behalf of Arista Properties, for a Planned Development Permit; and approval of plans, elevations, and development schedule to allow the vonstruction of an office building on property known as 116 E. Campbell Ave. in a PD (Planned Development/C~r~ar~ercial) Zoning District Commissioner Howard reported that this item was before the Site and Archi- tectural Review Committee. The applicant has requested a continuance in order to address concerns indicated in the Staff Continent Sheet. Chairman Dickson opened the public hearing and invited anyone in the audience to speak for or against this item. No .one wishing to speak at this time, it was ;i M/S: Fairbanks, Howard - ?Phat~.PD 84-O1 be continued to the Planning Commission meetin of June 26, 1984. Motion carried unanimously (4-0-0~. ~*~ -5- TA 84-04 Public hearing to consider the City-initiated pro- City-initiated posed text amendment adding Satellite Dish Antennas to Chapter 21.57--Provisions for Special Uses. Mr. Kee reviewed this item, indicating that Staff is recommending that the Commission review the proposed draft, make any changes deemed necessary, and adopt a resolution recommending that the City Council adopt the ordinance. The data presented was compiled from various cities in the area, as well as recommendations from the Planning Advisory Service. Commissioner Fairbanks asked what might be inwlved in setting up a procedure for permits, whereby applications would be considered on a case-by-case basis. fihe noted that she was under the impression, from a previous meeting, that it would not be a hardship on Staff'to process these applications in the same manner as a use permit. Mr. Kee indicated that this method would. be workable, and. that an ordinance could serve as an effective method for setting guidelines for approval or denial of satelitte dishes. Commissioner Howard asked if there was a-way of working out any variances that would require a permit and prior approval. If guidelines were estab- lished, Staff could initiate the use permit process if an applicant did not meet the established criteria. Mr. Kee suggested that the gmposed guidelines could be adopted, with the provision that should there be a variance from these guilelines the appl- cant must receive approval of the Planning Commission. Chairman Dickson stated that he is not comfortable with allowing someone to put an antenna in a parking area, and noted that guidelines would be beneficial with the inclusion of .parking limitations. Chairman Dickson opened the public hearing and invited anyone in the. audience to speak for or against this item. Mr. James Harp,. 201 E.~Hamilton Ave.,~spoke in favor of raising~_the height level .from 14' to 18' or 19'. He noted that his company just installed their first antenna in Campbell, and suggested that the (bmmissioners ob- serve this .antenna which is not roof-meted, but rather an "extended ground mount." Mr. Harp expressed concerns regarding the screening,. stating that at times the screening can be just as detracting to the surro~dings as the anteima/dish itself. Mr. Harp noted that he is willing to work with the City so that these antennas can be used effectively. There being no one else wishing to speak at this time, it was M/S: Fairbanks, Howard -.That TA 84-04 be continued to the Planning Commission meeting of Jtme 26, 1984 in order that a revised ordinance might be prepared which would include a provision allowing for Planning Commission approval should there be a variance to the guidelines. Motion carried unanimously (4-0-0). ~~~ -6- GP 84-03 Continued public hearing~.to consider possible City-initiated City-initiated .text. amendments to the housing Element of the General Plan. Mr. Kee reported that Staff is requesting a continuance to the .meeting of July 10, 1984 in order, that camments from the State Department of Housing and Commmity Development might be received. He further stated that Staff has been in contact with that office, and is anticipating receiving these comments within the next two weeks. Commissioner Fairbanks expressed concerns in reference to Section III E. - Maximum New Construction Objectives (pg. 25) and .Section III F. -Five Year Schedule of Action (pg. 26). She felfi~~that this five year .plan im- plies that each year the City will meet. certain objectives, and they are the same with every.year--it 'would seem that while the population may increase, the available land. becomes less, and it becomes more difficult and impractical to have these kinds of objectives in our Housing .Element.. Section III F. (5) implies, she indicated,. that the City .is changing its.. densities, and she does not agree with this as a way to meet what ABAG con- siders its objectives for the City of Campbell. Section III :F. (6) re- garding vacant. school sites: Commissioner Fairbanks noted her personal disagreement with this possibility in that the City's Open Space Element- states that we will keep or purchase school sites for open space. Chairman Dickson opened the public hearing and invited anyone in the audience to speak for or against this item. Ms. Dorothy Shaddock, 391 California St., stated her concurrence with Commissioner Fairbanks' statements. M/S: Howard, Perrine - That GP 84~03'be continued to the Planning Commission meeting of July 10, 1984 for. further-input from Staff on comments from the State Dept. of Housing, ~ Commuiity Development, as well as concerns expressed by Commis- sioner Fairbanks. Motion earried unanimously (4-0-0). ~ ~ ~ I3~SCELLANEOUS SA 84-06 Continued sigh application - ASCOM, Inc. - 201 E. Harp, J. Hamilton Ave. - C-1-S (Neighborhood Commercial) Zoning District.. Coirnnissioner Howard stated that the Site and Architectural Review Committee met with Mr. Harp this morning, and is recommending approval of this request, subject to conditions listed in the Staff Comment Sheet. M/S: Perrine, howard - That SA 84-06 be approved, subject to conditions listed in ahe Staff Comment Sheet. Motion carried unanimously (~1-0-0). * * ~ SA 84-13 Continued sign application - In-Depth, Inc. - In-Depth 3030 S. Winchester Blvd. - M-1-S (Light Industrial) Zoning District. -7- Commissioner Howard reported. that the representative for In-Depth did not meet with the Site and Architectural Review Coamiittee this morning; however, the Comni.ttee is recommending approval subject to conditions indicated in the Staff Comment Sheet. M/S: Howard, Perrine - That SA 84-13 be approved subject to conditions listed in the Staff Comment Sheet. Notion carried Lmanimously (4-0-0) . * * ~r SA 84-18 Continued sign application -Yin Yang Waterbeds - Farmer, B. 24 E. Campbell Ave. - PD (Plaimed Development/ Commercial) Zoning .District. Commissioner Howard reported that the applicant met with the Site and Archi- tectural Review Committee and indicated that due to name changes within his corporation, he is requesting that this .item be removed from the agenda. Therefore, the Committee is recommending. denial without prejudice. N1/S: Howard, Perrine - That SA 84-18 be denied without prejudice and removed from the agenda. Notion carried unani- mously (4-0-0). *~~ SA 84-19 Continued sign application -Tire Market, Inc. - Jeanis, D. 960 Dell Ave. - M-1-S (Light Industrial) Zoning District. Commissioner Howard. reported that the applicant appeared before the Site and. Architectural Review Committee. The Committee is reoomonending approval of the 90 sq.~ft. sign, ~ :subject to thei conditions ,thai: the applicant come back before the Site Committee for approval, and that the 32 sq.ft. sign facing E. Sunnyoaks Ave. remain--all other sigiiage to be removed. The recommendation for approval from the Committee is due to the large frontage of the building and the stipulation that the other signage would be reduced. Commissioner. Fairbanks stated that she has a difficulty approving a 90 sq.ft. sign. that doesn't really exist. She felt the proposed signing was excessive and that the applicant could stay within the 50 sq.ft., under code, and still have adequate identification. Nfr. Jeanis, applicant, requested approval of this sign, noting°that`the building frontage is so large that a sign of this size (90 sq.ft.) is needed to look proportional. N1/S: Howard, Perrine - That SA 84-19 be approved subject to the condition .that the applicant come back before the Site and Architectural Review Committee with revised plans for approval of the Site Committee, as well as other conditions indicated in the Staff Comment Sheet.. Motion carried with a vote of 3-1-0, with. Commissioner Fairbanks voting "no". *~* -8- SA 84-12 Sign application -Babe's Muffler - 60 E. Surmyoaks Winter, J. Ave..- M-1-S (Light Industrial) Zoning District. Commissioner Howard stated that the applicant met with the Site and Architectural Review Committee this rrorning and the Committee is recommending a continuance to the meeting of July 24, 1984, in order to give the applicant an opportunity to meet with other businessowners in this center to propose a new free-standing sign incorporating all the businesses at that location. M/S: Fairbanks, Perrine -That SA 84-12 be continued to the Plarming Commission meeting of July 24, 1984. Motion carried unanimously (4-0-0) . s** SA 84-28 Sign application -California Savings $ Loan - California 1998 S. Bascom Ave. - C-2-S (General Commercial) Savings Zoning District. Commissioner Howard reported that: Mr. Robert Silva and Ms. Barbara McFee met with the Site and Architectural. Review Qommittee, and are requesting approval of an additional wall sign above a proposed automatic teller machine. This application is being referred to the Commission because the current signa.ge on this site exceeds that permitted by the present sign regulations. The Site Committee is recommending approval of an 8 sq. ft. directional sign with the business name removed, and lettering reduced to T' in height. Mr. Robert Silva, 1998 S. Bascom Ave., Manager of California. Savings ~ Loan, spoke in favor of the proposed directional signage, indicating that the sign does not face either Campbell or Bascom Avenues. M/S: Howard, Perrine - That SA 84-28 be approved, subject to ,conditions as listed in the Staff Comment Sheet. Motion carried unanimously (4-0-0). * * ~ SA 84-33 Sign application - Bernie's Restaurant (formerly Shute, B. Antonio's Pizza) - 1 740 S. Winchester Blvd. - C-2-S (General Commercial) Zoning District. Commissioner Howard reported that the Site and Architectural Review Committee is recommending apppproval of this sign :application as presented, with the added condition that the address be included on the front sign, and removal of "mini-pizza"sign. N~/S: Perrine, Howard - That SA 84-33 be approved, subject to conditions as indicated in the Staff Comment Sheet, as well as the .inclusion of the address, and the r~roval of the "mini-pizza" sign. Motion carried unanimously (4-0-0) . ~*~ -9- Referral from Continued referral frown the City Council regarding City Council Reappointment of Advisory Commission members. '~ Mr. Kee reported that this .item was continued from the meeting of May 22, 1984 in order that Staff might contact surrounding cities to determine their policies and procedures for reappointing commissioners whose terms are expiring. Staff was also directed to determine those cities: which have established a formal criteria. for selection of a commissioner. Commissioner Howard stated that he felt the present procedure for appointment of commissioners has been very effective and to change. the procedure now could be very disruptive to the operation of the various commissions. He stated that if -the City Council wanted to change the Counc:i.l Policy, they have a right to do so at any time. Chairman Dickson noted his agreement with Commissioner Howard, stating that it adds a burden to the City of having to set interviews and postings of vacancies each time a term expires.- Chairman Dickson directed that this referral be returned to the Council with the Commission's comments, as rec{uested. ~*~ Referral from Referral from the City Council for review of a -City Council draft of proposed amendments to the Streets and Sidewalks section of the Campbell M~icipal Code (Chapter 11.24). -~ Engineering Manager Bill Helms reported that the proposed amendment to the Streets and Sidewalk section of the C.M.C. has been prepared to achieve flexibility in dealing with street improvements adjacent to under-developed parcels, and for consideration of deferred assessments. Commissioner Fairbanks asked about incorporating these amendments into the Subdivision Ordinance. Commissioners Howard and Fairbanks expressed concern regarding the inoon- sistency in the industrial areas. Mr. Helms stated that the new chapter dealing with street improvements more specifically defines street improvement requirements as conditions of land development and provides for alternative methods of accomplishing the construction of these improvements. Mr. Helms indicated that this would provide for consideration of in-lieu payments to the City in those instances where imcproveme~ts are deferred, also providing for the reim- bursement to the public agency, or to another property owner, for street improvements constructed along the frontage of an undeveloped or under- developed parcel at the time of subsequent development. M/S: Fairbanks, Howard -That this Referral from the City Council be con- _ timed to the Planning Commission meeting of June 26, 1984, in order that Staff may suggest wording, to be included in Chapter 11.24.160, - referring to methods of accomplishing the con- struction of alternative street improvements. Notion carried Lmanimously (4-0-0) . ~~* -10- NEW ITEMS BROUGHT UP BY COM~SSIONERS Commissioner Fairbanks requested that Staff review the requirements pertaining to trash enclosures for 956 San Tomas Aquino Rd. She indicated that .there is a string of garbage cans across the frontage of this property. Commissioner Fairbanks requested that Staff check into the displaying of automobiles on landscaped areas at the Porsche dealer on Winchester Blvd. anmimx~nrr M/S: ~bward, Perrine - That the Planning Commission meeting be adjourned. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. APPROVED: J. DuWa a Dickson irman ATTEST: Arthur A. Kee ecretary REOORDED: Louise Pena cor ing cretary OONDITIONS OF APPRWAL: SA 84-06 SITE ADDRESS: 201 E. HAMILTION AVE. APPLICANT: ASODM, INC. (MEt. JAMES HARP) P.C. MTG.: 6/12/84 1. Applicant to obtain any necessary permits from the Building Departr~nt . 2. Existing free-standing sign to be removed within 15 days of date of decision, on or before Jtme 27, 1984. OONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: SA 84-13 SITE ADDRESS: 3030 S. WINCHESTER BL. APPLICANT: IN-DEPTH P.C. MTG.: 6/12/84 1. Within 10 days of decision, on or before June 26, 1984, applicant to submit a revised sign plan for approval of the Planning Director. Plan shall indicate "In-Depth"- sign in letters 24" or less in size and total sign area of 27 sq.ft. or less. Existing sign to be removed and revised sign to be erected within 15 days following approval of Planning Director. _ (7ONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: SA;'-84-19 SITE ADDRESS: 960 DELL AVE APPLICANT: DRU JEANIS _._. TIRE T~ARKET, INC. P. C. MTG.: 6/12/84 1. 32 sq.ft. sign facing E. Sunnyoaks Ave., reading "Tire Market". 2. 90 sq.ft. sign facing Dell Ave. 3. Revised plan for signing to come back to the Site and Archi- tectural Review Committee for approval. 4, Revised plans to be submitted no later than June 20,.1984 in order to make the June 26, 1984 Site Review m-eting. 5. All signs not approved in this application must be removed within 15 days, on or before June 27, 1984. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: SA 84-33 SITE ADDRESS: 1740 S. WINCHESTER BLVD. APPLICANT: STUTES, B. P.C. MTG.: 6/12/84 1. Reduction of ttao proposed wall signs to 50 sq.ft. 2. Provide a revised drawing of these signs. Additionally, a border is recommended to help define all of the signing. 3. Elimination of the small sign face on the free-standing sign reading '7~4ini-Pizzas" and providing an address on this sign. 4. Securing any necessary building permits.