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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.
***
2. PLN2009-17 PLEASE NOTE THAT THE APPLICANT HAS WITHDRAWN
Azevedo, J. THIS APPLICATION.
Continued Public Hearing to consider application of Mr. Jeff
Campbell Planning Commission Minutes for January 12, 2010 Page 4
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.
***
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.
Staff Report • January 12, 2010
Continued Public Hearing to consider the application of Mr. Jeff Azevedo,
PLN2009-17 for a Conditional Use Permit and Site and Architectural Review Permit
Azevedo, J. (PLN2009-17) to allow construction of a 4,907 sq. ft., first and second-floor
addition (plus a 2,637 sq. ft. basement) to a 5,920 sq. ft. two-story office
building currently housing anon-conforming contractor equipment yard on
property owned by West Valley Construction Co., Inc., located at 580 E.
McGlincy Lane in an M-1 (Light Industrial) Zoning District.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
That the Planning Commission close the public hearing and take no action as the applicant has
withdrawn the Conditional Use Permit/Site and Architectural Review Permit request.
BACKGROUND
On December 8, 2009, the Planning Commission granted a continuance in order for staff to meet
with the applicant to address questions regarding any relevant conditions that may be required if
the project were approved.
On December 10, 2009, staff met with representatives of West Valley Construction and
answered many of their questions. However, the representatives needed to report back to their
Board of Directors to determine if there remained an interest to pursue the project.
On December 15, 2009, staff received a cancellation and withdrawal letter of the Conditional
Use Permit/Site and Architectural Review Permit application for the subject property (reference
Attachment 1, Withdrawal Letter).
Attachments:
1. Applicant's Withdrawal Letter.
Prepared by:
Steve Prosser, Associate Planner
Reviewed by:
Paul Kermoyan, Planning Manager
Approved by:
Kirk Heinrichs, Community Development Director
Attachment 1
December 15, 2009
Steve Prosser
Associate Planner
City of Campbell
70 N. First Street, Campbell, CA 95008
Steve,
We would like withdraw our application for a Conditional Use Permit/Site and
Architectural Review Permit.
Thank you,
Jeff Azevedo
West Valley Construction Co., Inc.
Campbell Planning Commission Minutes for December 8, 2009
Page 3
2. PLN2009-17 Public Hearing to consider the application of Mr. Jeff Azevedo, on
Azevedo, J. behalf of West Valley Construction Co., Inc., for a Conditional
Use Permit and Site and Architectural Review Permit (PLN2009-
17) to allow construction of a 4,907 square foot, first and second-
floor addition (plus a 2,637 square foot basement to be used for
storage) to an existing 5,920 square foot two-story office building
located on a site with 11,000 square feet of existing warehouse
buildings currently housing a non-conforming contractor
equipment yard on property owned by West Valley Construction
Co., Inc., located at 580 E. McGlincy Lane in an M-1-S (Light
Industrial) Zoning District. Staff is recommending that this project
be deemed Categorically Exempt under CEQA. Planning
Commission action final unless appealed in writing to the City
Clerk within 10 calendar days. Project Planner: Steve Prosser,
Associate Planner
Chair Ebner reported that a request was received for continuance to the January 12,
2010, meeting.
Chair Ebner opened the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 2.
Motion: Upon motion of Commissioner Cristina, seconded by
Commissioner Roseberry, the Planning Commission CONTINUED
TO ITS MEETING OF JANUARY 12, 2010, consideration of a
Conditional Use Permit and Site and Architectural Review Permit
(PLN2009-17) to allow construction of a 4,907 square foot, first and
second-floor addition (plus a 2,637 square foot basement to be used
for storage) to an existing 5,920 square foot two-story office
building located on a site with 11,000 square feet of existing
warehouse buildings currently housing a non-conforming
contractor equipment yard on property owned by West Valley
Construction Co., Inc., located at 580 E. McGlincy Lane. (5-0-2;
Commissioners Reynolds and Rocha were absent)
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Staff Report • December 8, 2009
PLN2009-17 Public Hearing to consider the application of Mr. Jeff Azevedo, on behalf of
Azevedo, J. West Valley Construction Co., Inc., for a Conditional Use Permit and Site
and Architectural Review Permit (PLN2009-17) to allow the construction of
a 4,907 sq. ft. first and second floor addition (plus a 2,637 sq. ft. basement to
be used for storage) to an existing 5,920 sq. ft. two-story office building
located on a site with 11,000 sq. ft. of existing warehouse buildings currently
housing anon-conforming contractor equipment yard on property owned by
West Valley Construction Co., Inc., located at 580 E. McGlincy Lane in the
M-1 (Light Industrial) Zoning District.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
That the Planning Commission take the following action:
1. Continue consideration of this Conditional Use Permit/Site and Architectural Review
Permit application to the January 12, 2010 meeting of the Planning Commission in order
for the applicant to determine whether to withdraw the application or proceed with the
proposed addition.
DISCUSSION
This application was reviewed by the Site and Architectural Review Committee (SARC) at its
November 24, 2009 meeting. At the SARC meeting, the applicant expressed a concern regarding
the feasibility of actual construction of the addition and any relevant conditions that may be
required if the project is improved. Due to uncertainty by the applicant in moving forward with the
proposed application, a request for Continuance was received by staff to the next regularly
scheduled Planning Commission meeting to be held on January 12, 2010.
Attachment:
1. Applicant's Request for Continuance, received December 2, 2009.
Staff Report -Planning Commission Meeting of December 8, 2009
PLN2009-11 - 580 E. McGlincy Lane
Page 2
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Attachment 1
Steve Prosser
From: Jeff Azevedo [JeffA@wv-inc.com]
Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 3:50 PM
To: Steve Prosser
Cc: Chuck Kastigar; Jimm Vosburgh; Kevin Kelly; Mike Kelly
Subject: Planning committe meeting -request for continuance
Steve,
We would like to request a continuance of our conditional use permit hearing, scheduled for December 7, until
January 2010.
Thank you,
Jeff Azevedo
West Valley Construction Co., Inc.
12/2/2009
November 25, 2009
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Campbell has set
the time of 7:30 p.m., or shortly thereafter, on Tuesday, December 8, 2009, in the City
Hall Council Chambers, 70 North First Street, Campbell, California, for a Public Hearing
to consider the application of Mr. Jeff Azevedo, on behalf of West Valley Construction
Co., Inc., for a Conditional Use Permit and Site and Architectural Review Permit
(PLN2009-17) to allow construction of a 4,907 square foot, first and second-floor
addition (plus a 2,637 square foot basement to be used for storage) to an existing 5,920
square foot two-story office building located on a site with 11,000 square feet of existing
warehouse buildings currently housing anon-conforming contractor equipment yard on
property owned by West Valley Construction Co., Inc., located at 580 E. McGlincy
Lane in an M-1-S (Light Industrial) Zoning District. Staff is recommending that this
project be deemed Categorically Exempt under CEQA.
Interested persons may appear and be heard at this hearing. Please be advised that if
you challenge the nature of the above project in court, you may be limited to raising
only those issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this
Notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Campbell Planning
Commission at, or prior to, the Public Hearing. Questions may be addressed to the
Community Development Department at (408) 866-2140.
Decisions of the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City Council. Appeals
must be submitted to the City Clerk in writing within 10 calendar days of an action by
the Commission.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, listening assistive devices are
available for all meetings held in the Council Chambers. If you require accommodation,
please contact the Community Development Department at (408) 866-2140, at least
one week in advance of the meeting.
PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF CAMPBELL
KIRK HEINRICHS
SECRETARY
PLEASE NOTE: When calling about this Notice,
please refer to PLN2009-17
Address: 580 E. McGlincy Lane