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PC Min 03/22/1983PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF CAMPBELL, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, 7:30 P.M. MINUTES MARCH 22, 1983 The Planning Commission of the City of Campbell convened this day in regular session at the regular meeting place, the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 75 N. Central Avenue, Campbell, California. ROLL CALL Present Commissioners: Campos, Meyer, Fairbanks, Howard, Dickson, Kotowski; Planning Director Arthur A. Kee, Planner II Marty ''~OOdtvorth, City Attorney J. Robert Dempster, Recording Secretary Linda Dennis. Absent Commissioners: Kasolas APPROVAL OF MINUTES ?larch 8, 1983 It was moved by Commissioner Fairbanks, and seconded by Commissioner Howard, that the Planning Commission approve the minutes of btarch 8, 1983 as submitted. Motion carried with a wte of 4-0-1-2, with Commissioners Campos and Meyer abstaining due to absence. SITE AND ARCHITECIURAL REVIEW OOM!~fITTEE Commissioner Fairbanks reported that the Committee had discussed the placement of utility boxes in the front yards of developments and the possibility of changing this practice; and the possibility of~.receiving input from a.landscape architect on submitted landscaping plans. CO2fi'NNICATIONS Chairman Kotowski called the Commission's attention to the scheduled study session with the Council on April 18, 1983; materials distributed pertaining to SB 1534 which would be discussed at the end of this evening's agenda; and information from the City Attorney regarding the Brown Act, which would also be discussed later this evening. ARCHITECT[TRAL APPROVALS S 83-O1 Continued application of N1r. Ralph Jeangerard for Jeangerard, R. approval of plans and elevations to allow the con- struction of a 4,050 sq.ft. addition to an existing automotive building on property known as 980 E. Hamilton Avenue in a C-2-S (General Commercial) Zoning District. Commissioner Fairbanks reported that this application had been reviewed by the Site and Architectural Review Committee this morning. The Committee is recom- mending approval, as red-lined. -2- Commissioner PQeyer asked if the Committee was comfortable~with:~the landscaping provided on the frontage of the property. Commissioner Fairbanks noted that the landscaping was discussed at this morning's meeting, and the Committee is comfortable with what is provided at this time. Mr. Kee stated that Staff is also recommending approval of this application, subject to conditions listed in the Staff Comment Sheet (attached hereto). It was moved by Commissioner Howard, and seconded by Commissioner Meyer, that the Planning Commission approve S 83-01 subject to the conditions listed in the Staff Comment Sheet. Motion carried (6-0-1). *** TS 81-19 Request of Mr. Stephen A. D'Yakin, Triflex Corporation, TS 81-23 for a reinstatement of previously approved plans a11ow- DuVon, G. ing the construction of 46 townhomes on property known as 14301 S. Bascom Avenue in a PD (Planned Development/ High Density Residential) Zoning District. ~mnissioner Fairbanks reported that this item had been considered by the Site and Architectural Review Committee this morning, and the Committee is recommending approval of the reinstatement request. Commissioner Meyer asked if this was the first request for reinstatement on this project, and if there had been any noticeable changes in this area that would affect this project. btr. Kee responded that this was the first request for reinstatement, and that to his knowledge there had been no changes that would affect this project. He added that Staff is recommending approval, subject to previous conditions of approval. It was moved by Commissioner Howard, and seconded by Commissioner Dickson, that the Planning Canm-ission recommend that the City Council approve the revised development schedule (attached hereto); and, that the Planning Commission recommend that~:the City Council reinstate its approval and grant an extension of its approval for the subject tentative map to July 1, 1983, subject to previous conditions of approval. Motion carried (6-0-1). **~e ZC 80-06 Request of P•'Ir. Medfo Snyder, M. for an extension of the construction of 90 Redding Road in Density Residential) rd L. Snyder, Clear Lake Development, previously approved plans allowing 7 townhomes on property known as a PD (Planned Development/Low-Medium Zoning District. Commissioner Fairbanks reported that this application was before the Site and Architectural Review Committee this morning. She noted that this item was directly related to the next item on the agenda (ZC 81-14/TS $1-16). The Committee expressed concern that the density on this development was at the high end of the scale, as well as noting concern about the open space and the north and west elevations (indicating a 10 foot setback with atwo-story building). The Committee felt that these items might be addressed in a softer -3- fashion. Additionally, the Committee discussed the compatibility of these units with the existing single family home that is to remain. Commissioner Fairbanks commented that these units are larger than the townhouse units that normally are presented. Because of these concerns, the Committee is Doming before the Commission without a recommendation. Mr. Kee reported that Staff has calculated the open space for this development as follows: Code Requirements Presented Condominiums Plans 15 townhome, units @ 500 sf:~ 7500 sf @ 937 sf = 14,055 sf Common Area @ 300 sf = 2100 sf @ 596 sf = 8,964 sf Common Area One Space @ 150 sf = 1050 sf @ 246 sf = 3,700 sf Chairman Kotowski asked about the use of the open space. Gomnissioner Dickson noted that this project was an examiple of what can happen with the open space requirements and the density possibilities. The end result is a fortress-like effect, and the only way that this can be dealt with is at the lower end of the density scale. Mr. Pepper Snyder, applicant, presented an artist's rendering of the project. He noted that these units are larger-than-normal to~mhouse living units, which accounted for the massive looking effect of the development. It was moved by Commissioner Meyer, and seconded by Commissioner Howard, that the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council approve a revised development schedule for this project, subject to previous conditions of approval. Notion carried with a vote of 4-2-1, wl.th Commissioners Fairbanks and Dickson voting ~~o,~. ZC 81-14 Request of Mr. Medford L. Snyder, Clear Lake Development, TS 81-16 for an extension of previously approved plans allowing Snyder, M. the construction of 7 townhomss on property lmown as 90 Redding Road in a PD (Planned Development/Low-Medium Density Residential) Zoning District. Commissioner Fairbanks reported that this item had been considered at this morning's Site and Architectural Review Committee meeting, and the previous comments regarding ZC 80-06 would also be applicable to this item. The Committee is coming to the Commission without a recommmendation. Mr. Kee stated that Staff is recommending approval of this request. For the Commission's information, Staff has calculated the open space for this develop- ment as follows: Code Requirements Presented Condominiums Plans 7 townhome units @ 500 sf = 3500 sf @ 675 sf = 4726 sf Common Area @ 300 sf = 2100 sf @ 426 sf = 2986 sf Corimrn~ Area .One Space @ 150 sf = 1050 sf @ 282 sf = 1974 sf -4- Commissioner Howard commented that the Site and Architectural Review Committee did not review the landscaping plans for this project because the Committee was not sure of the action that the Planning Commission would take, therefore the landscaping plans will have to come back befoie the Committee. It was moved by Coitunissioner Howard, and seconded by Commissioner Meyer, that the Planning Commission recommend that the City Oouncil approve the revised development schedule (attached hereto); and that the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council grant reinstatement and extension of its approval of the subject tentative subdivision map to August 10, 1983, subject to previous con- ditions of approval. Notion carried with a vote of 4-2-1, with Commissioners Fairbanks and Dickson voting "no". ~ ~ ~ Staff Report Report from City Attorney regarding HUD projects . Nh~. Deinlister reported that from what he could determine, there is no greater policing authority provided for HUD projects than there is with any other development; and, that the problems associated with the San Tomas Garden complex must be solved by working with the Police Department in the normal fashion. * * ~ Staff Report Report from City Attorney regarding the Bro~nl Act. Mr. Dempster distributed an outline on various aspects of the Brown Act for the Gomunission's review. He suggested that the Commission look this infor- mation over and that this matter be further discussed at the meeting of April 26, 1983. * * ~ Staff Report Staff Report on SB 1534 -Second Unit Ordinance. NIr. Woodworth reported that the Commission discussed SB 1160 (Granny Flats) approximately one year ago; however, no action was taken. The new bill pre- sented, SB 1534, is more forceful than SB 1160. By July 1, 1983 the City can either adopt an ordinance which regulates "Granny Flats" or be subject to the State criteria. The City may adopt an ordinance prohibiting these types of units; however, it must do so with findings that such units would be harmful to the health, safety, morals, etc. of the comTmmity. *~~ OTHER ITENLS BROUGHT UP BY pONQ~iISSIONER.S Pir. Kee reported that Staff is checking into items which were discussed at this morning's Site and Architectural Review Committee meeting: unscreened roof equipment on Vande11 j~~ay; the location of utility boxes in the front areas of developments; and trash on Peggy and Steinway Avenues. -5- Chairman Kotowski noted that several of the Comanissioners attended the seminar on Redevelopment in San Francisco on March 18, 1983. anmrrwvr~nrr It was rroved by Commissioner Meyer, and seconded by Commissioner Fairbanks, that the meeting be adjourned. The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. APPROVED: Michael F. Kotowski rman ATTEST: Arthur A. Kee cretary REODRDED: Linda A. Dennis cor g ecretary