Use Permit - Medical - 2008CITY of CAMPBELL
Community Development Department
August 15, 2008
James Baldwin
1739 EI Codo Way
San Jose, CA 95124
Re: PLN2008-95 - 14589 S. Bascom Avenue -Use Permit
Dear Applicant:
Please be advised that at its meeting of August 12, 2008, the Planning Commission
Adopted Resolution No. 3905 granting a Conditional Use Permit (PLN2008-95) to allow
a change of use from professional office to medical office use for hyperbaric chamber
treatment in an existing building on the above reference property.
This action is effective in ten calendar days, unless appealed in writing to the City Clerk
by 5 p.m. on Friday, August 22, 2008. The time within which judicial review of this action
must be sought is governed by Section 1094.6 of the California Code of Civil Procedure,
unless another statute (such as California Government Code Section 65009 or some
other applicable provision) sets forth a more specific time period.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at (408) 866-2140.
Sincerely,
Steve Prosser
Assistant Planner
cc Jackie C. Young, Principal Planner
Ed Arango, Associate Engineer
Frank Mills, Building Division
Chris Veargason, Fire
Deborah Follmar (Property Owner)
15261 Sobey Road
Saratoga, CA 95070
RESOLUTION NO. 3905
BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF CAMPBELL GRANTING APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT (PLN2008-95) TO ALLOW A CHANGE OF USE FROM
PROFESSIONAL OFFICE USE TO MEDICAL OFFICE USE FOR
HYPERBARIC CHAMBER TREATMENT IN AN EXISTING BUILDING
ON PROPERTY OWNED BY MS. DEBORAH FOLLMAR LOCATED AT
14589 S. BASCOM AVENUE IN A C-2-S (GENERAL COMMERCIAL)
ZONING DISTRICT. APPLICATION MR. JAMES BALDWIN. FILE NO.:
PLN2008-95.
After notification and public hearing, as specified by law and after presentation by the
Community Development Director, proponents and opponents, the hearing was closed.
After due consideration of all evidence presented, the Planning Commission did find as
follows with respect to application PLN2008-95.
1. The proposed medical use (hyperbaric treatment chambers) is consistent with the
General Commercial General Plan land use designation.
2. The proposed medical use will be compatible with the P-O (Professional Office) zoning
designation with approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
3. The project site consists of a 0.37 gross acre parcel currently developed with a single
story office building.
4. The project provides 11 parking spaces where a minimum of 11 parking spaces are
required with the approval of a parking adjustment allowing three rows of tandem
parking spaces to the rear of the office building.
5. The subject property is located on the west side of S. Bascom Avenue between Mozart
Avenue and White Oaks Road.
6. The site is currently improved with a single story office building that was converted from
a residential use while under the jurisdiction of the County of Santa Clara. The property
was annexed into the City of Campbell in November 2006 and is zoned P-O
(Professional Office). The project is surrounded by multiple family residential to the
north, medical offices to the south, medical offices and single family residential to the
west, and single family residential to the east.
7. The proposed project is consistent with other developments and uses in the
surrounding area.
8. The hours of operation shall be restricted to 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through
Saturday, exclusive of the customary and reasonable use of the medical office (non-
customer related).
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9. The project qualifies as a Categorically Exempt project per Section 15332, Class 32 of
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pertaining to projects characterized
as in-fill development.
Based upon the foregoing findings of fact, the Planning Commission further finds and
concludes that:
1. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan.
2. The proposed use is allowed within the applicable zoning district with Conditional Use
Permit approval, and complies with all other applicable provisions of this Zoning Code
and the Municipal Code.
3. The proposed project, as conditioned, will aid in the harmonious development of the
immediate area.
4. The proposed site is adequate in terms of size and shape to accommodate the fences
and walls, landscaping, parking and loading facilities, yards, and other development
features required in order to integrate the use with uses in the surrounding area.
5. The proposed site is adequately served by streets of sufficient capacity to carry the
kind and quantity of traffic the use would be expected to generate.
6. The design, location, size, and operating characteristics of the proposed use are
compatible with the existing and future land uses on-site and in the vicinity of the
subject property.
7. The establishment, maintenance, or operation of the proposed use at the location
proposed will not be detrimental to the comfort, health, morals, peace, safety, or
general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of the proposed
use, or be detrimental or injurious to property and improvements in the neighborhood
or to the general welfare of the City.
8. No substantial evidence has been presented which shows that the project, as currently
presented and subject to the required conditions of approval, will have a significant
adverse impact on the environment.
9. There is a reasonable relationship and a rough proportionality between the conditions
of approval and the impacts of the project.
10. There is a reasonable relationship between the use of the fees imposed upon the
project and the type of development project.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission grants approval of a
Conditional Use Permit (PLN2008-95) to allow a change of use from professional office to
medical office use for hyperbaric chamber treatment in an existing building on property
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owned by Ms. Deborah Follmar located at 14589 S. Bascom Avenue in a C-2-S (General
Commercial) Zoning District.
Where approval by the Director of Community Development, City Engineer, Public Works
Director, City Attorney or Fire Department is required, that review shall be for compliance
with all applicable conditions of approval, adopted policies and guidelines, ordinances,
laws and regulations and accepted engineering practices for the item under review.
Additionally, the applicant is hereby notified that he/she is required to comply with all
applicable Codes or Ordinances of the City of Campbell and the State of California that
pertain to this development and are not herein specified.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Planning Division:
1. Declaration of Acceptance of All Conditions: Within thirty (30) days of Planning
Commission approval, the applicant shall sign the final, approved set of Conditions of
Approval. Until said Conditions are signed, the proposed Use Permit shall not be valid
for any permits sought from the City.
2. Approved Project: Approval is granted for a Conditional Use Permit (PLN2008-95) to
allow a change of use from professional office use to medical office use limited to
hyperbaric chamber treatment in an existing building located at 14589 S. Bascom
Avenue. The project shall substantially conform to the project plans and project
description as specified below, except as may be modified by the conditions of
approval contained herein.
a. Revised Project Plans (PLN2008-95), stamped as received by the Community
Development Department on August 1, 2008.
b. Operational Statement (PLN2008-96), stamped as received by the Community
Development Department on June 20, 2008.
3. Planning Final Required: Planning sign off is required to prior to Building Permit
final. Construction not in substantial compliance with the approved project plans shall
not be approved without prior authorization of the necessary approving body.
4. Conditional Use Permit Approval Expiration: The Conditional Use Permit approval
shall be valid for one year from the date of final approval. Within this one-year period,
the use must be established on the property and the conditions of approval satisfied.
Failure to meet this deadline will result in the Conditional Use Permit being void.
5. Revocation of Permit: Operation of the use in violation of the Conditional Use Permit or
any standards, codes, or ordinances of the City of Campbell shall be grounds for
consideration of revocation of the Conditional Use Permit by the Planning Commission.
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6. Operational Hours: The hours of operation shall be restricted to 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.,
daily, exclusive of the customary and reasonable use of the medical office (non-
customer related). At no time shall business related activity occur between the hours of
11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Mechanical equipment used in the operation of the
hyperbaric chambers shall be operated only between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to
8:00 p.m. daily.
7. Property Maintenance: The owner/operator of the subject property shall maintain all
exterior areas of the business free from graffiti, trash, rubbish, posters and stickers
placed on the property.
8. signage: No signage is approved as part of the development application approved
herein. All signage shall be installed and maintained consistent with the provision of
the Sign Ordinance, Chapter 21.30 of the Campbell Municipal Code.
9. Loitering: There shall be no loitering allowed outside the business in the rear parking
lot or the side parking lot areas. The business owner is responsible for monitoring the
premises to prevent loitering.
10. Outdoor Storage: No outdoor storage is permitted on the subject property. No
equipment, materials or business vehicles shall be parked and/or stored outside the
building or within the parking lot.
11. Landscape Plan: The applicant shall submit two copies of a landscape plan, prior to the
issuance of building permits, for review and approval by the Community Development
Director. The plan shall show the type of trees, size of trees and tree planting detail
and irrigation details. The landscape plan shall substantially conform to the approved
site plan and the City's Water Efficient Landscaping Standards (WELS) and shall
include the installation of suitable vegetative ground cover (of a type that is not
detrimental to the health of the oak tree) in the front yard area. The additional
landscaping shall be installed prior to the final inspection completed by the Planning
Department
12. Landscape Maintenance: The owner/operator of the property shall provide on-going
maintenance of the existing on-site landscaping.
13. On-Site Lighting: Any proposed on-site lighting shall be shielded away from adjacent
properties and directed on site. The design and type of lighting fixtures and lighting
intensity of any exterior lighting shall be reviewed and approved by the Community
Development Director, prior to issuance of a building permit. Lighting fixtures shall be
of a decorative design to be compatible with the development and shall incorporate
energy saving features.
14. Trash Enclosure: The applicant shall submit a revised site plan showing the storage
location of all trash receptacles or showing the location of a trash enclosure to the
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Planning Division, prior to the issuance of building permits, for review and approval by
the Community Development Director. The owner shall construct and maintain the
trash enclosure, if necessary, to accommodate all dumpsters and recycling bins on site
per City collection standards. The trash enclosure shall be locked at all times when
closed for business, outside of the trash pick up days.
15. Location of Mechanical Equipment: No roof-mounted mechanical equipment (i.e. air
conditioning units, ventilation ducts or vents), shall be added to the existing building
without providing screening of the mechanical equipment from public view and
surrounding properties. The screening material and method shall be architecturally
compatible with the building and requires review and approval by the Community
Development Director and Building Division prior to installation of such screening.
16. Noise:
a. Noise Standard: Any noises, sounds and/or voices, including but not limited to
amplified sounds, loud speakers, sounds from audio sound systems, and/or music,
generated by the subject use shall not be audible to a person of normal hearing
capacity from any residential property. Public address systems of all types are
strictly prohibited.
b. Noise Management: In the event complaints are received by the City regarding
noise, the Community Development Director may immediately modify the hours of
operation and/or limit the extended hours of operation, subject to the project being
brought back to the Planning Commission for review.
17. Trash & Clean Up: All trash, normal clean up, carpet cleaning, etc. shall not be done in
the late evening or early morning hours. All clean up shall be done between 8:00 a.m.
and 8:00 p.m. daily.
18. Parking and Driveways: All parking and driveway areas shall be maintained in
compliance with the standards in Chapter 21.28 (Parking & Loading) of the Campbell
Municipal Code. A total of 11 parking spaces will be provided.
19. Construction Activities: The applicant shall abide by the following requirements during
construction:
a. Construction activities shall be limited to weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00
p.m. and Saturdays between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. No construction shall take
place on Sundays or holidays unless an exception is granted by the Building
Official.
b. Truck routes to and from the construction site should be established and submitted
to the City for review and approval prior to issuance of a building permit. These
truck routes shall avoid access to the project site via residential streets where
possible.
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c. All construction equipment with internal combustion engines used on the project site
shall be properly muffled and maintained in good working condition.
d. Unnecessary idling of internal combustion engines shall be strictly prohibited
e. All stationary noise-generating construction equipment, such as air compressors
and portable power generators, shall be located as far as possible from noise-
sensitive receptors such as existing residences and businesses.
f. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the project site shall be posted with the
name and contact number of the lead contractor and construction hours in a
location visible from the public street so that the contractor can be made aware of
noise complaints.
g. Construction equipment, vehicles, and workers associated with the development of
the project shall not be permitted to park on any residential streets.
h. Use dust-proof chutes for loading construction debris onto trucks.
i. Water or cover stockpiles of debris, soil, and other materials that can be blown by
the wind.
j. Cover all trucks hauling soil, sand, and other loose materials or require all trucks to
maintain at least two feet of freeboard.
k. Sweep daily (with water sweepers) all paved access roads, parking areas, and
staging areas at the construction site.
I. Sweep streets daily (with water sweepers) if visible soil material is carried onto
adjacent public streets, as directed by the City Engineer.
m. Enclose, cover, water twice daily or, or apply (non-toxic) soil stabilizers to exposed
stockpiles (dirt, sand, etc.).
Building Division:
20. Permits Required: A building permit application shall be required for the proposed
change in use from general commercial to new medical office use. The building permit
shall include Electrical/Plumbing/Mechanical fees when such work is part of the permit.
21. Construction Plans: The Conditions of Approval shall be stated in full on the cover
sheet of construction plans submitted for building permit.
22. Size of Plans: The size of construction plans submitted for building permits shall be 24
inches by 36 inches.
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23. Plan Preparation: This project requires plans prepared under the direction and
oversight of a California licensed Engineer or Architect. Plans submitted for building
permits shall be "wet stamped" and signed by the qualifying professional person.
24. Site Plan: Application for building permit shall include a competent site plan that
identifies property and proposed structures with dimensions and elevations as
appropriate. The site plan shall also include site drainage details, site address, and
parcel numbers. Site parking and path of travel to public sidewalks shall be detailed.
25. Title 24 Enerqy Compliance: California Title 24 Energy Standards Compliance forms
shall be blue-lined on the construction plans. Compliance with the Standards shall be
demonstrated for conditioning of the building envelope and lighting of the building.
26. Special Inspections: When a special inspection is required by C.B.C. Chapter 17, the
architect or engineer of record shall prepare an inspection program that shall be
submitted to the Building Official for approval prior to issuance of the building permits,
in accordance with C.B.C Appendix Chapter 1, Section 106. Please obtain City of
Campbell, Special Inspection forms from the Building Inspection Division Counter.
27. Non-Point Source: The City of Campbell, standard Santa Clara Valley Non-point
Source Pollution Control Program specification sheet shall be part of plan submittal.
The specification sheet (size 24" X 36") is available at the Building Division service
counter.
28. Title 24 Accessibility -Commercial: On site general path of travel shall comply with the
latest California Title 24 Accessibility Standards. Work shall include but not be limited
to accessibility to building entrances from parking facilities and sidewalks.
29. Title 24 Accessibility -Commercial: Projects seeking to use the Title 24 Hardship
exemption clause shall blue-line completed, City of Campbell "20%" exemption form on
submitted construction plans. Form is available at Building Division service counter.
30. PG&E: Applicant is advised to contact Pacific Gas and Electric Company as early as
possible in the approval process. Service installations, changes, and/or relocations
may require substantial scheduling time and can cause significant delays in the
approval process. Applicant should also consult with P. G. & E. concerning utility
easements, distribution pole locations and required conductor clearances.
31. Approvals Required: The project requires the following agency approval prior to
issuance of the building permit:
a. West Valley Sanitation District
b. Santa Clara County Fire Department
c. Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health
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32. Medical Office Wiring: Please be advised that electrical wiring requirements are more
restrictive for medical offices than non-medical office use.
Fire Department:
33. Material Storage: In an unsprinklered building, the Maximum Allowable Quantity of
oxidizing gas is limited to 1,500 cubic feet per control area.
34. Material Placards: NFPA 74 may require placards to be posted on the building.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of August, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Ebner, Gairaud, Gibbons, Rocha and Roseberry
NOES: Commissioners: Doorley
ABSENT: Commissioners: Alderete
ABSTAIN: Commissioners: None
.~
APPROVED.
Bob Roseberry, hair
ATTEST:
Sharon Fierro, Secretary
ITEM N0.2
CITY OF CAMPBELL • PLANNING COMMISSION
Staff Report • August 12, 2008
PLN2008-95 Public Hearing to consider the application of Mr. James Baldwin for a
Baldwin J. Conditional Use Permit (PLN2008-95) to allow a allow a change of use
from professional office use to medical office use for hyperbaric chamber
treatment in an existing building on property owned by Deborah Follmar
located at 14589 S. Bascom Avenue in the P-O (Professional Office)
Zoning District.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
That the Planning Commission take the following action:
1. Adopt a Resolution, incorporating the attached findings, approving a Conditional Use
Permit (PLN2008-95) to allow establishment of a medical use (hyperbaric chamber
treatment) at 14589 S. Bascom Avenue, subject to the attached Conditions of Approval.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
Staff recommends that the Community Development Director find that this project is
Categorically Exempt under Section 15301, Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), pertaining to minor alterations to existing private structures.
PROJECT DATA
Gross Lot Area:
Net Lot Area:
Site Utilization:
Building Coverage:
Paving Coverage:
Landscaping Coverage:
Floor Area Ratio (FAR):
Parking Required:
37 acres 15,948 square feet
27 acres 11,777 square feet
2,086 sq. ft. 18%
4,800 sq. ft. 41%
4,891 sq. ft. 41%
18 FAR
1 Parking Space for each 200 square feet of gross floor area
_ (11 Parking Spaces)
Parking Provided: 11 Parking Spaces (including 3 rows of tandem parking spaces)
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Surrounding Uses: North: Multiple Family Residential
South: Medical Offices
East: Medical Offices/Single Family Residential
West: Single Family Residential
DISCUSSION
Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow
the establishment of medical use (hyperbaric chamber treatment) in an existing office use located
at 14589 S. Bascom Avenue. The applicant is proposing to install four hyperbaric chambers
with a staffing requirement of four employees. The proposed hours of operation will be from
8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily (reference Attachment 4, Applicant's Written Description).
Project Location: The subject property is located on the west side of S. Bascom Avenue between
Mozart Avenue and White Oaks Road (reference Attachment 6 & 7, Aerial Photograph &
Location Map).
The site is currently improved with a single story office building that was converted from a
residential use while under the jurisdiction of the County of Santa Clara. The property was
annexed into the City of Campbell in November 2006 and is zoned P-O (Professional Office).
A demolition permit (BLD2008-729) was issued on July 14, 2008 for the detached garage
currently located on the south west corner of the property (reference Attachment 3, Site Plan).
ANALYSIS
General Plan Designation: The General Plan land use designation for the project site is
Professional Office. The proposed medical use is consistent with this land use designation.
Zoning Desi ng ation: The zoning designation for the project site is P-O (Professional Office).
The P-O Zoning District allows a medical use with the approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
The proposed project would be consistent with the Zoning Ordinance with approval of a
Conditional Use Permit.
Parking: Pursuant to the Campbell Parking and Loading Ordinance, one parking space per 200
sq. ft. of gross floor area is required. The medical building is 2,086 square feet and therefore
requires 11 parking spaces. There would be no change to the existing building footprint and
there would be no addition or expansion of the existing office building. The applicant submitted
two parking lot configuration options, which were reviewed at the Site and Architectural Review
Committee meeting of July 22, 2008, to solicit comments and recommendations (reference
Attachment 5, Original Site Plan with Parking Options). The Site and Architectural Review
Committee comments are found below.
The first parking lot configuration (labeled Option 1 on the Site Plan) provides access to parking
along the southern portion of lot utilizing an existing driveway approach for ingress. Parking
would consist of five spaces adjacent to the southern wall of the office building along with five
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parallel parking spaces to the rear of the office building. This would create a parking deficiency
of one parking space. A new egress driveway approach would be required along the north
property line.
The second parking lot configuration (labeled Option 2 on the Site Plan) provides access to
parking along the southern portion of lot utilizing an existing driveway approach for both ingress
and egress. This configuration also includes five spaces adjacent to the southern wall of the
office building along with three rows of two tandem parking space. Staff would recommend that,
if this configuration is approved, the three parking spaces at the end of the tandem parking area
be reserved for employees parking only.
Both of the proposed parking layouts would require a parking adjustment from the Planning
Commission to comply with the minimum required parking for the proposed use. Option 1
provides a more desirable circulation pattern but requires the removal of existing landscaped
areas that is in excess of the minimum required for the site and would create a one parking space
deficiency. Option 2 has a less than desirable circulation pattern and the inclusion of the tandem
parking spaces (also requiring a parking adjustment to allow the tandem spaces) to the rear of the
existing office building, but would allow for the retention of the existing landscaping creating a
more desirable visual interface with the public right-of--way.
The Planning Commission could also grant a parking adjustment approving Option 2 but only
require the installation of eight parking spaces (eliminating the tandem spaces) with a
recommended Condition of Approval that any change of medical use (from hyperbaric treatment
to any other medical use) would trigger the installation of minimum required parking spaces in
compliance with the City of Campbell Zoning Code in affect at the time of the change of specific
medical use. This condition is required because the parking demand for this medical use is
substantially lower than for other types of medical office uses.
The Planning Commission could also deny the Conditional Use Permit based on the lack of
adequate parking for a medical use if both parking circulation options are considered undesirable
(reference Attachment 1, Findings for Approval, Further Finding #2; Page 2 of 2).
Architecture: The proposed project would be located in a building last used as an office. Only
one exterior modification is proposed. The applicant is proposing to change out existing
windows located on the front elevation with full length double glass doors (reference Attachment
3 & 6, Proposed Floor Plan and Site Photographs).
Landscaping: The existing landscaping on site includes minimal ground coverage under the
existing mature oak tree along the street frontage. Staff is recommending as a Condition of
Approval the introduction of additional suitable ground covering (of a type that is not detrimental
to the health of the oak tree, such as river rock under the drip line) in the front yard area
(reference Attachment 2, Condition of Approval # 11).
Signag_e: There is no signage proposal included with this Conditional Use Permit application.
Any future signage proposal shall comply with the City of Campbell Sign Ordinance standards
for office uses.
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Site and Architectural Review Committee: The Site and Architectural Review Committee
reviewed this application at its meeting of July 22, 2008. The Committee provided the following
comments:
1. The applicant shall submit a landscape plan showing additional ground covering in front of
the building.
Staff has incorporated into Condition of Approval #11: Landscape Plan.
2. Recommended the applicant move forward with the proposed project with parking Option 1.
Additionally, SARC requested the applicant speak to the proposed medical use operators to
determine the minimum number of parking spaces that they feel would be adequate based on
the low intensity use described in the operational statement provided. Depending on the
response, a parking adjustment to eliminate the three tandem spaces may be warranted.
The applicant contacted staff and stated that the medical use operators believe that the 11
parking spaces are necessary.
Attachments:
1. Findings for Approval of File No. PLN2008-95
2. Conditions of Approval for File No. PLN2008-95
3. Revised Project Plans dated August 1, 2008
4. Written Description
5. Original Site Plan with Parking Layout Options
6. Site Photographs
7. Aerial Photograph
S. Location Map
Prepared by: ,~ .~~~
Steve L. Prosser, Assistant Planner
Approved by: 0
Jackie C. You g, AICP, ncipal Planner
Attachment #1
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL OF FILE NO. PLN2008-95
SITE ADDRESS: 14589 S. Bascom Avenue
APPLICANT: James Baldwin
P.C. MEETING: August 12, 2008
Findings for Approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow the establishment of a medical use
(hyperbaric chamber treatment onproperty located at 14589 S. Bascom Avenue.
The Planning Commission finds as follows with regard to file number PLN2008-95:
1. The proposed medical use (hyperbaric treatment chambers) is consistent with the General
Commercial General Plan land use designation.
2. The proposed medical use will be compatible with the P-O (Professional Office) zoning
designation with approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
3. The project site consists of a 0.37 gross acre parcel currently developed with a single story
office building.
4. The project provides 11 parking spaces where a minimum of 11 parking spaces are required
with the approval of a parking adjustment allowing three rows of tandem parking spaces to the
rear of the office building.
5. The subject property is located on the west side of S. Bascom Avenue between Mozart Avenue
and White Oaks Road.
6. The site is currently improved with a single story office building that was converted from a
residential use while under the jurisdiction of the County of Santa Clara. The property was
annexed into the City of Campbell in November 2006 and is zoned P-O (Professional Office).
The project is surrounded by multiple family residential to the north, medical offices to the
south, medical offices and single family residential to the west, and single family residential to
the east.
7. The proposed project is consistent with other developments and uses in the surrounding area.
8. The hours of operation shall be restricted to 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday,
exclusive of the customary and reasonable use of the medical office (non-customer related).
9. The project qualifies as a Categorically Exempt project per Section 15332, Class 32 of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pertaining to projects characterized as in-fill
development.
Based upon the foregoing findings of fact, the Planning Commission further finds and concludes
that:
1. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan.
Attachment # 1
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2. The proposed use is allowed within the applicable zoning district with Conditional Use Permit
approval, and complies with all other applicable provisions of this Zoning Code and the
Municipal Code.
3. The proposed project, as conditioned, will aid in the harmonious development of the
immediate area.
4. The proposed site is adequate in terms of size and shape to accommodate the fences and walls,
landscaping, parking and loading facilities, yards, and other development features required in
order to integrate the use with uses in the surrounding area.
5. The proposed site is adequately served by streets of sufficient capacity to carry the kind and
quantity of traffic the use would be expected to generate.
6. The design, location, size, and operating characteristics of the proposed use are compatible
with the existing and future land uses on-site and in the vicinity of the subject property.
7. The establishment, maintenance, or operation of the proposed use at the location proposed will
not be detrimental to the comfort, health, morals, peace, safety, or general welfare of persons
residing or working in the neighborhood of the proposed use, or be detrimental or injurious to
property and improvements in the neighborhood or to the general welfare of the City.
8. No substantial evidence has been presented which shows that the project, as currently
presented and subject to the required conditions of approval, will have a significant adverse
impact on the environment.
9. There is a reasonable relationship and a rough proportionality between the conditions of
approval and the impacts of the project.
10. There is a reasonable relationship between the use of the fees imposed upon the project and the
type of development project.
Attachment #2
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR FILE NO. PLN2008-95
SITE ADDRESS: 14589 S. Bascom Avenue
APPLICANT: James Baldwin
P.C. MEETING: August 12, 2008
The applicant is hereby notified, as part of this application, that he/she is required to meet the
following conditions in accordance with the ordinances of the City of Campbell and the State of
California. Where approval by the Community Development Director, City Engineer, Public
Works Director, City Attorney, or Fire Department is required, that review shall be for compliance
with all applicable Conditions of Approval, adopted policies and guidelines, ordinances, laws and
regulations, and accepted engineering practices for the item under review. Additionally, the
applicant is hereby notified that he/she is required to comply with all applicable Codes or
Ordinances of the City of Campbell and the State of California that pertain to this development
and are not herein specified:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Planning Division:
1. Declaration of Acceptance of All Conditions: Within thirty (30) days of Planning Commission
approval, the applicant shall sign the final, approved set of Conditions of Approval. Until said
Conditions are signed, the proposed Use Permit shall not be valid for any permits sought from
the City.
2. Approved Project: Approval is granted for a Conditional Use Permit (PLN2008-95) to allow a
change of use from professional office use to medical office use for hyperbaric chamber
treatment in an existing building located at 14589 S. Bascom Avenue. The project shall
substantially conform to the project plans and project description as specified below, except as
may be modified by the conditions of approval contained herein.
a. Revised Project Plans (PLN2008-95), stamped as received by the Community
Development Department on August 1, 2008.
b. Operational Statement (PLN2008-96), stamped as received by the Community
Development Department on June 20, 2008.
3. Planning Final Required: Planning sign off is required to prior to Building Permit final.
Construction not in substantial compliance with the approved project plans shall not be
approved without prior authorization of the necessary approving body.
4. Conditional Use Permit Approval Expiration: The Conditional Use Permit approval shall be
valid for one year from the date of final approval. Within this one-year period, the use must be
established on the property and the conditions of approval satisfied. Failure to meet this
deadline will result in the Conditional Use Permit being void.
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5. Revocation of Permit: Operation of the use in violation of the Conditional Use Permit or any
standards, codes, or ordinances of the City of Campbell shall be grounds for consideration of
revocation of the Conditional Use Permit by the Planning Commission.
6. Operational Hours: The hours of operation shall be restricted to 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., daily,
exclusive of the customary and reasonable use of the medical office (non-customer related). At
no time shall business related activity occur between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
Mechanical equipment used in the operation of the hyperbaric chambers shall be
operated only between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily.
7. Property Maintenance: The owner/operator of the subject property shall maintain all exterior
areas of the business free from graffiti, trash, rubbish, posters and stickers placed on the
property.
8. Sig_nage: No signage is approved as part of the development application approved herein. All
signage shall be installed and maintained consistent with the provision of the Sign Ordinance,
Chapter 21.30 of the Campbell Municipal Code.
9. Loitering: There shall be no loitering allowed outside the business in the rear parking lot or
the side parking lot areas. The business owner is responsible for monitoring the premises to
prevent loitering.
10. Outdoor Storage: No outdoor storage is permitted on the subject property. No equipment,
materials or business vehicles shall be parked and/or stored outside the building or within the
parking lot.
11. Landscape Plan: The applicant shall submit two copies of a landscape plan, prior to the
issuance of building permits, for review and approval by the Community Development
Director. The plan shall show the type of trees, size of trees and tree planting detail and
irrigation details. The landscape plan shall substantially conform to the approved site plan and
the City's Water Efficient Landscaping Standards (WELS) and shall include the installation of
suitable vegetative ground cover (of a type that is not detrimental to the health of the oak tree)
in the front yard area. The additional landscaping shall be installed prior to the final inspection
completed by the Planning Department
12. Landscape Maintenance: The owner/operator of the property shall provide on-going
maintenance of the existing on-site landscaping.
13. On-Site Lighting: Any proposed on-site lighting shall be shielded away from adjacent
properties and directed on site. The design and type of lighting fixtures and lighting intensity
of any exterior lighting shall be reviewed and approved by the Community Development
Director, prior to issuance of a building permit. Lighting fixtures shall be of a decorative
design to be compatible with the development and shall incorporate energy saving features.
14. Trash Enclosure: The applicant shall submit a revised site plan showing the storage location
of all trash receptacles or showing the location of a trash enclosure to the Planning Division,
prior to the issuance of building permits, for review and approval by the Community
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Development Director. The owner shall construct and maintain the trash enclosure, if
necessary, to accommodate all dumpsters and recycling bins on site per City collection
standards. The trash enclosure shall be locked at all times when closed for business, outside of
the trash pick up days.
15. Location of Mechanical Equipment: No roof-mounted mechanical equipment (i.e. air
conditioning units, ventilation ducts or vents), shall be added to the existing building without
providing screening of the mechanical equipment from public view and surrounding
properties. The screening material and method shall be architecturally compatible with the
building and requires review and approval by the Community Development Director and
Building Division prior to installation of such screening.
16. Noise:
a. Noise Standard: Any noises, sounds and/or voices, including but not limited to amplified
sounds, loud speakers, sounds from audio sound systems, and/or music, generated by the
subject use shall not be audible to a person of normal hearing capacity from any residential
property. Public address systems of all types are strictly prohibited.
b. Noise Management: In the event complaints are received by the City regarding noise, the
Community Development Director may immediately modify the hours of operation and/or
limit the extended hours of operation, subject to the project being brought back to the
Planning Commission for review.
17. Trash & Clean Up: All trash, normal clean up, carpet cleaning, etc. shall not be done in the
late evening or early morning hours. All clean up shall be done between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00
p.m. daily.
18. Parking and Driveways: All parking and driveway areas shall be maintained in compliance
with the standards in Chapter 21.28 (Parking & Loading) of the Campbell Municipal Code. A
total of 11 parking spaces will be provided.
19. Construction Activities: The applicant shall abide by the following requirements during
construction:
a. Construction activities shall be limited to weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and
Saturdays between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. No construction shall take place on Sundays or
holidays unless an exception is granted by the Building Official.
b. Truck routes to and from the construction site should be established and submitted to the
City for review and. approval prior to issuance of a building permit. These truck routes
shall avoid access to the project site via residential streets where possible.
c. All construction equipment with internal combustion engines used on the project site shall
be properly muffled and maintained in good working condition.
d. Unnecessary idling of internal combustion engines shall be strictly prohibited
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e. All stationary noise-generating construction equipment, such as air compressors and
portable power generators, shall be located as far as possible from noise-sensitive receptors
such as existing residences and businesses.
f. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the project site shall be posted with the name and
contact number of the lead contractor and construction hours in a location visible from the
public street so that the contractor can be made aware of noise complaints.
g. Construction equipment, vehicles, and workers associated with the development of the
project shall not be permitted to park on any residential streets.
h. Use dust-proof chutes for loading construction debris onto trucks.
i. Water or cover stockpiles of debris, soil, and other materials that can be blown by the
wind.
j. Cover all trucks hauling soil, sand, and other loose materials or require all trucks to
maintain at least two feet of freeboard.
k. Sweep daily (with water sweepers) all paved access roads, parking areas, and staging areas
at the construction site.
1. Sweep streets daily (with water sweepers) if visible soil material is carried onto adjacent
public streets, as directed by the City Engineer.
m. Enclose, cover, water twice daily or, or apply (non-toxic) soil stabilizers to exposed
stockpiles (dirt, sand, etc.).
Building Division:
20. Permits Required: A building permit application shall be required for the proposed change in
use from general commercial to new medical office use. The building permit shall include
Electrical/Plumbing/Mechanical fees when such work is part of the permit.
21. Construction Plans: The Conditions of Approval shall be stated in full on the cover sheet of
construction plans submitted for building permit.
22. Size of Plans: The size of construction plans submitted for building permits shall be 24 inches
by 36 inches.
23. Plan Preparation: This project requires plans prepared under the direction and oversight of a
California licensed Engineer or Architect. Plans submitted for building permits shall be "wet
stamped" and signed by the qualifying professional person.
24. Site Plan: Application for building permit shall include a competent site plan that identifies
property and proposed structures with dimensions and elevations as appropriate. The site plan
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shall also include site drainage details, site address, and parcel numbers. Site parking and path
of travel to public sidewalks shall be detailed.
25. Title 24 Energy Compliance: California Title 24 Energy Standards Compliance forms shall be
blue-lined on the construction plans. Compliance with the Standards shall be demonstrated for
conditioning of the building envelope and lighting of the building.
26. Special Inspections: When a special inspection is required by C.B.C. Chapter 17, the architect
or engineer of record shall prepare an inspection program that shall be submitted to the
Building Official for approval prior to issuance of the building permits, in accordance with
C.B.C Appendix Chapter 1, Section 106. Please obtain City of Campbell, Special Inspection
forms from the Building Inspection Division Counter.
27. Non-Point Source: The City of Campbell, standard Santa Clara Valley Non-point Source
Pollution Control Program specification sheet shall be part of plan submittal. The
specification sheet (size 24" X 36") is available at the Building Division service counter.
28. Title 24 Accessibility -Commercial: On site general path of travel shall comply with the latest
California Title 24 Accessibility Standards. Work shall include but not be limited to
accessibility to building entrances from parking facilities and sidewalks.
29. Title 24 Accessibility -Commercial: Projects seeking to use the Title 24 Hardship exemption
clause shall blue-line completed, City of Campbell " 20%" exemption form on submitted
construction plans. Form is available at Building Division service counter.
30. PG&E: Applicant is advised to contact Pacific Gas and Electric Company as early as possible
in the approval process. Service installations, changes, and/or relocations may require
substantial scheduling time and can cause significant delays in the approval process. Applicant
should also consult with P. G. & E. concerning utility easements, distribution pole locations
and required conductor clearances.
31. Approvals Required: The project requires the following agency approval prior to issuance of
the building permit:
a. West Valley Sanitation District
b. Santa Clara County Fire Department
c. Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health
32. Medical Office Wiring: Please be advised that electrical wiring requirements are more
restrictive for medical offices than non-medical office use.
Fire Department:
33. Material Storage: In an unsprinklered building, the Maximum Allowable Quantity of
oxidizing gas is limited to 1,500 cubic feet per control area.
34. Material Placards: NFPA 74 may require placards to be posted on the building.