PC Min - 01/12/2010CITY OF CAMPBELL PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
7:30 P.M.
JANUARY 12, 2010
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
TUESDAY
The Planning Commission meeting of January 12, 2010, was called to order at 7:30
p.m., in the Council Chambers, 70 North First Street, Campbell, California by Chair
Gibbons and the following proceedings were had, to wit:
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present
Commissioners Absent:
Chair:
Vice Chair:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
None
Staff Present: Planning Manager:
Associate Planner:
Assistant Planner:
City Attorney:
Traffic Engineer:
Land Development Engineer:
Recording Secretary:
Elizabeth Gibbons
Michael Rocha
Theresa Alster
Jeffrey Cristina
Mark Ebner
Philip C. Reynolds, Jr.
Bob Roseberry
Paul Kermoyan
Steve Prosser
Daniel Fama
William Seligmann
Matthew Jue
Ed Arango
Corinne A. Shinn
SPECIAL PRESENTATION TO 2009 PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIR
Chair Gibbons presented a plaque to 2009 Chair Ebner and thanked him for his
leadership. She extended her personal thanks for his depth of thought, honor and
service.
Commissioner Ebner thanked Chair Gibbons for this very nice plaque. He said that
he was pleased and proud to have served with this current fine group of
Commissioners as well as with former Commissioners Doorley, Alderete and
Francois.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: Upon motion of Commissioner Cristina, seconded by
Commissioner Roseberry, the Planning Commission minutes of the
meeting of December 8, 2009, were approved as submitted. (5-0-0-2;
Commissioners Reynolds and Rocha abstained)
COMMUNICATIONS
There were no communications items.
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS OR POSTPONEMENTS
There were no agenda modifications or postponements.
ORAL REQUESTS
There were no oral requests.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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Commissioner Reynolds advised that he must recuse himself from participation in Item
No. 1 due to a professional conflict. He left the dais and chambers.
Chair Gibbons read Agenda Item No. 1 into the record as follows:
1. PLN2009-128 Continued Public Hearing to consider application of
Beardsley, C. Clearwire LLC, for a Conditional Use Permit to allow
installation of wireless data equipment on an existing PG&E
transmission tower on property owned by Revival
Presbyterian Church located at 1849 Pollard Road. Staff is
recommending that this project be deemed Categorically
Exempt under CEQA. Project Planner: Daniel Fama,
Assistant Planner
Mr. Daniel Fama, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report as follows:
• Reported that the applicant is seeking approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow
the installation of wireless data equipment for Clearwire LLC on an existing PG&E
transmission tower located on an easement on property located at 1849 Pollard
Road, southwest of Highway 85.
• Explained that there are already two other carriers on this tower.
• Said that the site is zoned PD (Planned Development) and the General Plan land
use designation is Low-Medium Density Residential. This zoning allows non-
stealth sites with issuance of a Conditional Use Permit.
• Described the proposal as consisting of three new panel antennas and three
microwave dish antennas 10 feet below the wire line at a maximum height of 92
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feet. There is also a GPS antenna towards the bottom of the tower and a utility
cabinet to be located within an existing equipment enclosure.
• Reported that this current proposal is different from what was original brought
forward to SARC in that the original design proposed increasing the height of the
tower and installing the antennas at a 160 foot height.
• Said that the panel antennas would be vertically mounted to the tower while the
microwave dish antennas would extend out from the tower frame. All antennas are
to be painted in anon-reflective grey finish to blend with the tower.
• Recommended that the Commission adopt a resolution approving a Conditional
Use Permit subject to the proposed conditions of approval.
• Reminded that per State Law this action would represent a 10-year period of
approval.
Commissioner Rocha presented the Site and Architectural Review Committee report
as follows:
• SARC reviewed this application at its meeting on November 24, 2009.
• Said that SARC was supportive of the efforts to eliminate the height.
• Added that SARC requested the provision of a master coverage plan by Clearwire
LLC for the Campbell area. The applicant is working with staff to provide this
information.
Chair Gibbons opened the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 1.
Chair Gibbons closed the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 1.
Motion: Upon motion of Commissioner Rocha, seconded by
Commissioner Roseberry, the Planning Commission adopted
Resolution No. 3971 approving a Conditional Use Permit
(PLN2009-128) to allow installation of wireless data equipment on
an existing PG8~E transmission tower on property owned by
Revival Presbyterian Church located at 1849 Pollard Road, by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Alster, Cristina, Ebner, Gibbons, Rocha and
Roseberry
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Reynolds
Chair Gibbons advised that this action is final unless appealed in writing to the City
Clerk within 10 calendar days.
Commissioner Reynolds returned following the conclusion of Item No. 1.
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2. PLN2009-17 PLEASE NOTE THAT THE APPLICANT HAS WITHDRAWN
Azevedo, J. THIS APPLICATION.
Continued Public Hearing to consider application of Mr. Jeff
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Azevedo, on behalf of West Valley Construction Co., Inc., for a
Conditional Use Permit and Site and Architectural Review Permit
to allow construction of a 4,907 square foot, first and second-floor
addition (plus a 2,637 square foot basement) to an existing two-
story office building on property owned by West Valley
Construction Co., Inc., located at 580 E. McGlincy Lane. Staff is
recommending that this project be deemed Categorically Exempt
under CEQA. Project Planner: Steve Prosser, Associate
Planner
Chair Gibbons reported that the applicant has withdrawn this application.
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MISCELLANEOUS
3. Discussion of the League of California Cities 2010 Planners Institute,
which is scheduled for March 24-26, 2010, at the Monterey Convention
Center, in Monterey, CA.
Mr. Paul Kermoyan, Planning Manager, presented the staff report as follows:
• Explained that each year the League of California Cities conducts its Planners
Institute, an annual conference geared to Planning Commissioners. The
workshops offer training for Commissioner on subjects such as how to run a
meeting and CEQA.
• Reported that the City of Campbell typically sends one or two of its Commissioners
to this conference. Usually, it is someone who has not yet gone before.
• Advised that there are sufficient funds to send two Commissioners this year. The
cost is approximately $1,100 per person. The City covers the conference
registration and lodging. If members of the Commission attend, the Planning
Manager also attends with them.
• Suggested that the Commissioners discuss who should go this year. The
Conference will be held in Monterey from Wednesday, March 24th, through Friday,
March 26th
Commissioner Rocha advised that Commissioner Gary Gairaud attended last year
(2009).
Chair Gibbons:
• Recognized that there are three new Commissioners who have not yet attended.
• Advised that she has gone to this conference and found it to be a marvelous
experience.
• Added that she was able to meet with representatives serving on other cities'
Planning Commissions.
• Said that participation is very beneficial.
• Suggested that the Commissioners would determine who wanted to attend and
advise staff soon.
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REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Chair Gibbons asked staff to elaborate on the plans for an additional planner.
Planning Manager Paul Kermoyan:
• Reminded that Senior Planner Tim Haley has retired.
• Added that the Department has a hefty work program that includes items above
and beyond current planning issues, including a Parking Study.
• Said that it would be difficult to accomplish the objectives of the work plan without
additional staffing.
• Advised that Council authorized the hiring of a part-time contract planner. This
person will deal with smaller projects to free Associate Planner Steve Prosser and
Assistant Planner Daniel Fama to work the larger projects.
• Said that this temporary planner would not bring items before the Planning
Commission but rather would handle more routine items such as tree permits and
Administrative applications.
• Stated that the details were still being worked out and it was anticipated that
someone would be on board by February 1St
Chair Gibbons said that it was a great idea to limit the scope as there had been
problems in the past having junior people without sufficient supervision. She reminded
everyone that Tim's retirement party would occur on Thursday, January 14th, at
Sonoma Chicken Coop.
ADJOURNMENT
The Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. immediately to a Study
Session and subsequently to the next Regular Planning Commission Meeting of
January 26, 2010.
SUBMITTED BY:
Corinne A. Shinn, Recording Secretary
APPROVED BY: Elizabeth Gibbons, Chair
ATTEST:
Paul Kermoyan, Secretary