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PC Min 02/22/1983PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF CAMPBELL, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, 7:30 P.M. MINUTES FEBRUARY 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 t1. Central Avenue, Campbell, California. ROLL CALL Present Commissioners: Kasolas, Cameos, P4eyer, Fairbanks, Howard, Llickson, Kotowski; Planning Director Arthur A. Kee, Principal Planner Philip J. Stafford, City Attorney J. Robert Dempster, Engineering Manager Bill Helms, Recording Secretary Linda Dennis. Absent None APPROVAL OF A~INifl'ES February 8, 1983 It was moved by Commissioner Meyer, and seconded by Commissioner Howard, that the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of_ February 8, 1983 be approved as submitted. Commissioner Fairbanks requested that the following clarification be made pertaining to Page 5, Paragraph 6--"Commissioner Fairbanks stated that, per- taining to area 5 (Bedal Lane) she would like to see R1-10 which would allow the two larger lots in the area of 21,000 and 27,000 sq.ft. the potential of splitting into four lots (rather than 5) thereby lessening the impact on the neighborhood. Notion for adoption of the minutes, with noted correction, carries with a vote of 6-0-0-1, with Commissioner Kasolas abstaining due to absence. SPECIAL REPORT Staff Report Report from the Staff regarding the proposed Redevelopment Redevelopment Plan Plan. City Manager Ed Schilling reported to the Commission that the adoption of the proposed Redevelopment Plan is the second step toward. adopting of the redevelop- ment project in the City. The first step was the adoption of the Preliminary Plan. The Commission's purpose this evening is to review the plan before them and to provide advise and recommendations to the Redevelopment Agency, parti- cularly regarding the plan's conformance to the City's General Plan. r4s. Schilling continued that the Commission has the opportunity to amend the plan as they wish, and that the plan will be referred back to the Commission after the Agency has taken steps to adopt it. He noted that Staff is not pro- posing arry changes in the land uses of the existing General Plan. Commissioner Kasolas questioned the City's responsibilities regarding relocation of displaced residents. -2- Commissioner Dickson questioned the density statement on page 37 of the Plan; the differentiation of powers/duties between the Council and the Agency (page 25); if it is possible for the A envy to circtar~vent the planning process; the signing policy (page 34~ with regard to authority to set up new policies within the redevelopment project area; and the process for variances (page 35). Commissioner Dickson stated that the power of the Redevelopment Agency needs to be well thought out so that people are aware of the things that could happen. Mr. Schilling noted that if the Commission so desired, a statement could be added to the Plan which would specify that the Planning Commission review process shall be followed prior to the Agency review, as well as be a part of the Agency review. Chairman Kotowski noted that it was his understanding that redevelopment is similar in design to a very large development in the community, and that it must go through the normal planning processes of the City. He questioned the powers of the future Agency members, noting that this plan stated that these powers are inherent, but not specified. Commissioner Dickson asked the City Attorney if the Agency process does away with the public hearing process. Mr. Dempster stated"absolutely not." Commissioner Fairbanks questioned the Goals $ Objectives section of the plan, and how action taken this evening addresses the project EIR; and who the Agency's advisors are on the redevelopment process, both legally and from a citizen's standpoint (committees or commissions ). Commissioner Fairbanks noted that the Agency might want to consider having a citizen's advisory body. Air. Schilling stated that a citizen's advisory body is not being recomr~ended because of the sophiscated level of development tools required, and to bring in another group to the process will make the whole project more cwnbersome and lengthy. He noted that the Planning Commission is probably the best advisory body regarding land use that the Agency can have. Commissioner Fairbanks questioned the amount of low density use in the project area. Commissioner Campos asked if the presented goals and objectives were in any priority, and what methods would be used to prioritize when necessary; the dwelling unit count (page 37); and relocation responsibilities and methods. Commissioner Kasolas questioned the necessity of redevelopment noting that Exhibit A entailed a large portion of the City. He called attention to the private development taking place within the City (ie. motel site on Campbell Avenue, the grammar school, an officerbuilding just being built on Orchard City Drive, an office building just completed on Campbell Avenue). Commissioner Kasolas continued that he felt the project axea was too expansive, and he questioned the need for redevelopment since private developers are once again building. D4r. Schilling stated that he felt redevelopmc-nt was critical, in that even with the private development taking place, there are still a number of shortfalls in the area. - 3- Commissioner Ka.solas questioned the inclusion of the Hamilton School site. Mr. Schilling stated that this site has major access problems, which could be solved by improving Salmar Avenue. Commissioner Fairbanks commented that the implications this evening seem to point toward redevelopment as a method for the City to fund public street improvements, and she was under the understanding that the purpose of redevelopment was for reasons of blight, etc. .Vote: See** pc r<<tg. of Commissioner Kasolas questioned the estimated amount of money needed for 3-8-83 the goals of this plan to be met, noting that the City Alanager had earlier made reference to an amount of twenty million dollars. Commissioner Kasolas asked which projects could be anticipated for completion with the sum of twenty million dollars, and what the priority for improvements would be. Mr. Schilling noted the list of proposed projects in the Plan; and, that the priorities would be set by the Agency as they adopt the capital improvement budget. Commissioner Kasolas asked if once the Agency was started, is there away out? Mr. Schilling responded that there is a way out, in that the Agency does not have to expend any money. Commissioner Fairbanks noted her concern regarding the inclusion of the Hamilton Mobile Home Park site in the redevelopment plan, because she felt it was included for the tax revenues that the project could generate. Commissioner Fairbanks stated that she would like to see a provision in- cluded in the Plan which allowed displaced property owners (business and residential) first right of re-entry on their business or property. Re- development should not be away of turning over people. RESOLUTION N0. 2176 It was moved by Commissioner Dickson, and seconded by Commissioner Fairbanks, that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2176 finding that the Redevelop- ment (as submitted) is consistent with the General Plan of the City of Campbell; and, that the applicable zoning and planning processes will still have full effect and serve as the primary determinant for land use decisions. Discussion Commissioner Howard stated that he would be wting 'ho" on this resolution because he felt that the area east of the railroad tracks from Highway 17 north is not going to alleviate or enhance any effective control of the Hamilton/Bascom intersection because the area does not cover a large enough area to effectively control the area that was discussed. **Comnissioner Kasolas stated that he would be wting 'ho" because he is in agreement with Commissioner Howard. He felt that the project area is too expansive by including the Hamilton School site and the Hamilton Nbbile Home Park. '* See PC Mtq. of 3-OS-83 -4- Vote on Motion AYES: Commissioners: Campos, Meyer, Fairbanks, Dickson, Kotowski NOES: Commissioners: Kasolas, Howard ABSENT: Commissioners: None ~ ~ ~ ARCHITECTURAL APPROVALS S 83-01 Continued application of Mr. Ralph Gerard for approval Jeangerard, R. of plans and elevations to allow the construction 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 item had been before the Site and Architectural Review Committee this morning. The Committee is recommending a continuance to the meeting of March 22, due to concerns expressed by the Santa Clara Valley Water District regarding the creek bank and an access easement. Psi. Kee stated that Staff is in agreement with a continuance, in order that the applicant might consider a smaller addition or expansion of the parking lot. It was moved by Commissioner Howard, and seconded by Commissioner Dickson, that S 83-01 be continued to the Planning Commission meeting of March 22, 1983. Motion carried unanimously (7-0-0). Commissioner Kasolas noted that this application is the second development that has been before the Commission recently, and he wondered if there is going to be a problem with development along the entire creek bank. Mr. Kee indicated that this should not be a problem. The water district has indicated what they require for easements, etc. It has been the policy of the City to recognize requests from special districts. The applicant does have the right of appeal to the City Council if he feels these requirements are too restrictive. ~ ~ ~ S 83-02 Application of Mr. Stan Elliott for approval of plans Elliott, S. and elevations to allow the construction of a 11,808 sq.ft. manufacturing/warehousing building on property known as 540 Westchester Drive in an M-1-S (Light Industrial) Zoning District. Commissioner Fairbanks reported that this item had been before he Site and Architectural Review Committee this morning, and the Committee is recommending approval. Mr. Kee stated that Staff is recommending approval of this application, subject to conditions listed in the Staff Continent Sheet (attached). -5- It was moved by Commissioner Howard, and seconded by Commissioner Meyer, that the Planning Commission approve S 83-02, subject to the conditions listed in the Staff Comment Sheet. r7otion carried unanimously (7-0-0). ~~~ The Commission took a break at 8:55 p.m.; the meeting reconvened at 9:05 p.m. ~~~ PUBLIC HEARINGS PD 82-07 Continued public hearing to consider the application Kamboj, 0. of Mr. Om Kamboj for a Planned Development Permit and approval of plans to allow the expansion of an existing retail building and the construction of anew commercial building on property kno~m as 880 E. Campbell Avenue im a PD (Planned Development/Commercial) Zoning District. Commissioner Fairbanks reported that this item was considered by the Site and Architectural Review Committee this morning, noting that this item has been before the Commission since October 1982. The Committee is recommending denial as presented. Mr. Kee stated that Staff is in agreement with this recommendation. __ Chairman Kotowski declared the public hearing open and invited anyone in the audience to speak for or against this item. No one wishing to speak, it was moved by Commissioner Howard, and seconded by Commissioner T4eyer, that the public hearing for PD 82-07 be closed. r4otion carried unanimously (7-0-0). ' RESOLUTION NO. 2177 It was moved by Commissioner Howard, and seconded by Commissioner P9eyer, that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2177 recommending denial without prejudice for PD 82-07, application of P'Ir. Om Kamboj. Motion carried with the following call wte: AYES: Commissioners: Kasolas, Campos, Meyer, Fairbanks; Howard, Dickson, Kotowski NOES: Commissioners: None ABSE"TI': Commissioners: None ~~~ ZC 83-02 Public hearing to consider the application of Mr. Reed, S. Stuart Peed for a zone change from R-M-S to C-PD (Condominium Planned Ilevelopanent) , and approval of plans, elevations, and development schedule to allow the construction of three condominiums on property known as 236 N. Central Avenue in a R-r4-S (~4ul.tiple Family/Low-Dledium Density :Residential) Zoning District. Commissioner Fairbanks reported that this application was considered at this morning's Site and Architectural Review Committee, and the Committee is -6- recommending a continuance to Dlarch 8, 1983 based on the fact that the Historic Preservation Board will need to review this application. Additionally, the elevations are not compatible with the plans submitted and some of the ele- vations were submitted too late for the review of the Architectural Advisor. P1r. Kee noted that Staff is in agreement with this recommendation for continuance. Chairman Kotowski declared the public hearing open and invited anyone in the audience to speak for or against this item. No one wishing to speak at this time, it was moved by Commissioner Dickson, and seconded by Commissioner Kasolas, that ZC 83-02 be continued to the Planning Commission meeting of march 8, 1983. Pdotion carried unanimously (7-0-0). ~ ~ ~ MISCELLANEOUS UP 82-07 Continued six-month review of use permit allowing Schuman, R. an auto repossession storage yard and allowing the use of a mobilehome as an office on property known as 175 Curtner Avenue in an M-2-S (Heavy Industrial) Zoning District. Mr. Kee stated that Staff is recommending a continuance of this item, noting that the applicant is still working at completing the necessary work to satisfy his conditions of approval. It was moved by Commissioner Kasolas, and seconded by Commissioner Howard, that UP 82-07 be continued to the Planning Commission meeting of T7arch 8, 1983. P4otion carried unanimously (7-0-0) . ~~~ Fencing Request Continued request of Mr. Gareth ti9ong on behalf of the San Tomas Aquino Townhomes Association for approval of a wrought-iron fence extension for pool fencing on pro- perty known as 833 San Tomas Aquino Road in an Interim (Medium Density Residential) Zoning District. Mr. Kee reported that Staff is recommending approval of this fencing request, as submitted this evening (copy of plans attached hereto). Mr. Dempster stated that he did not see any problems with this modified fencing proposal, and was in agreement with Staff's recommendation for approval. It was moved by Commissioner Kasolas, and seconded by Commissioner Fairbanks, that the Planning Commission approve the request for fencing for property known as 833 San Tomas Aquino Road. Motion carried unanimously (7-0-0). ~ ~ ~ PD 80-09 Request of T'fr. Richard Schefsky for a modification to a Amanatullah, M. previously approved planned development permit to allow the addition of driveway approaches to an existing park- ing area on property known as 1810 S. Bascom in a PD (Planned Development/Commercial) Zoning District. -~- NIr. Kee reported that Staff is recorrenending approval of this request, subject _ to a condition that the applicant provide an agreement, satisfactory to the City Attorney, within 15 days from date of approval which states that "in the event that a determination is made by the Planning Director that tie three ac~itional parking spaces are needed, e owner o t e nronerty s a1~'vrovide such spaces ana eliminate one driveway approach~as approved by the Planri. ffirector and tT e lei Sic WorTcs~5irector. e~ e noted at the driveway approa tat is requeste opens out onto Bascom Avenue. Motion It was moved by Commissioner Fairbanks, and seconded by Connnissioner D4eyer, that this re uest for a modification to a previously approved planned develop- ment permit ~PD 80-09) be approved, subject to the condition as stated by the Planning Director. Discussion on Motion Commissioner Howard stated he would be voting 'ho" because he felt the Commission was being taken advantage of, in that the subject driveway approach was re-opened by the property owner prior to requesting approval of the City. N1r. Helms noted that at the time of the original application the City did not have a median strip down Bascom Avenue, and now vehicles can only make right- hand turns. The Public Works Department is in agreement with this request. Commissioner Dickson stated he felt comfortable with approving this request, in light of Staff's comments. Commissioner Kasolas noted he also felt comfortable with an approval, in light of the fact that there are no left-turns made from this property. Vote on Motion Notion for approval carried with a wte of 6-0-1, with Commissioner Howard voting "no". ~ ~ ~ OTHER ITfl`~S BROUGHT UP BY COb'MISSIONERS Commissioner Dickson requested a report from the Police Department regarding possible planning violations at the Winchester Drive-In, in light of the discussion raised by surrounding property owners when the flea market use was requested. Commissioner Kasolas asked if there was anything that could be done about abandoned wrecked automobiles, noting that there has been one sitting on the corner of Hacienda and San Tomas Aquino Road for several weeks, as well as several cars on property at Sonuca and Lovell. Mr. Helms reported briefly on City policy regarding sidewalks in industrial areas, and noted he would present some ideas to the Commission on this subject at the next meeting. - 8- Chairman Kotowski reQuested the Public ~^Jorks Department to contact the County Transit District regarding the bus stop on Winchester Boulevard, across from 3030 S. Winchester Blvd.). Because there is no bus shelter, or duck-out, people are waiting for the bus in the middle of the railroad tracks. AI1TOi TRNMF~TIT It was moved by Commissioner Meyer, and seconded by Commissioner Kasolas, that the meeting be adjourned. The meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m. APPROVED: Michael F. Kotowski irman ATTEST: Arthur A. Kee ecretary REOORDED: Linda A. Dermis cor g cretary