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Zoning Letter - 2010Community Development Department April 12, 2010 Christie Martin Commercial Due Diligence Services 1700 S. Broadway, Bld. E Moore, OK 73160 Re: File No: PLN2010-64 Address: 655 Creekside Way Application: Zoning Certification Dear Ms. Martin, Please find the enclosed documents as requested. I have included the provided template printed on City letterhead. Additionally, I have included City approval documents (with conditions of approval) for this project as well as an approved copy of the Project Site Plan. Please note that certificates of occupancy can be obtained from the Building Division (408-866-2130). Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at (408) 866-2193 or by email at danielf(a~cityofcampbell.com. Sincerely, Daniel Fama Assistant Planner cc: Paul Kermoyan, Planning Manager Laserfiche System encl: Completed Zoning Compliance form Approved Site Plan (with project plans top sheet) City Council Ordinance No.: 2086 City Council Resolution No.: 10789 City Council Resolution No.: 11062 ORDINANCE NO. 2086 BEING AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAMPBELL APPROVING A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT (PLN2006-179) FOR A SEVEN-STORY, 162-ROOM HOTEL ON PROPERTY OWNED BY CAMPBELL CREEKSIDE, LLC, LOCATED AT 649-655 CREEKSIDE WAY IN A P-D (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) ZONING DISTRICT. APPLICATION OF MR. JEFF WARMOTH. FILE NO: PLN2006-179. 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 City Council did find as follows with respect to application PLN2006-179: SECTION ONE: That this Ordinance be adopted to approve a Planned Development Permit (PLN2006-179) for aseven-story, 162-room hotel with the attached conditions of approval (attached Exhibit A). SECTION TWO: This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days following its passage and adoption and shall be published, one time within fifteen (15) days upon passage and adoption in the Campbell Express, a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Campbell, County of Santa Clara. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of August 2007, by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: Kennedy, Hernandez, Low, Burr, Furtado None None None APPROVED: Daniel E. Furtado, Mayor ATTEST A ne Bybee, City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. io~a9 BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAMPBELL GRANTING A SIGN EXCEPTION (PLN2007-78) TO ALLOW FOR TWO FREEWAY-ORIENTED WALL SIGNS WHERE ONE IS PERMITTED ON PROPERTY OWNED BY CAMPBELL CREEKSIDE, LLC, LOCATED AT 649-655 CREEKSIDE WAY IN A P- D (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) ZONIG DISTRICT. APPLICATION OF MR. JEFF WARMOTH, ON BEHALF OF CAMPBELL CREEKSIDE, LLC. FILE NO: PLN2007-78. 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 City Council did find as follows with respect to application PLN2007-78. 1. The applicant has demonstrated that the business operation is dependent upon freeway identification and that denial of said identification would cause an undue hardship. 2. The proposed wall signs identify the on site business. 3. The proposed project is a hotel use that traditionally draws a significant number of patrons that use regional freeways and may be unfamiliar with the area or location. 4. The project site and use is better identified by wall signs than a freestanding monument sign. 5. The applicant has demonstrated that the signs are similar to other similarly situated businesses in the area such as Campbell Inn and Larkspur Landing. 6. The proposed signs, as conditioned, are architecturally compatible with the building in terms of color, style and design and would be constructed of high quality durable materials. 7. The proposed freeway-oriented signs would best serve the public welfare and are necessary to provide adequate visibility from Highway 17. 8. The proposed sign height and area is the minimum height and sign area necessary to achieve visibility from the freeway. The sign heights of 78 and 82 feet, and sign area of 82 square feet are reasonable for a development this size. The proposed sign heights exceeds the maximum height limitation of 45 feet by 33 and 37 feet best serve the public welfare and would be in keeping with the purposes of this Sign Ordinance. City Council Resolution PLN2007-78 - 649-655 Creekside Avenue -Sign Exception for Freeway-Oriented Signs Page 2 9. The signs otherwise allowed by the Sign Ordinance would not be visible to the traveling public due to the obstructed views by the East Hamilton Avenue overpass and the elevated VTA Light Rail Station. 10. The number of freeway-oriented signs (two) is appropriate and necessary to ensure sufficient visibility from Highway 17 from both travel directions. 11. The signs would serve as the main element of identification for the proposed hotel and is an appropriate height relative to the height of the structure. Based on the foregoing findings of fact, the City Council further finds and concludes that: 1. The proposed signs are consistent with the purposes of the Sign Ordinance by preserving and improving the visual character of the community. 2. The proposed signs would not be detrimental to the public welfare or persons in the neighborhood or the City as a whole and allows for reasonable business identification. 3. The proposed signs will promote the economic viability of the City by providing adequate identification and visibility of the business, and will also best serve the public welfare and be in keeping with the principles and purposes of the City's Sign Ordinance. 4. The proposed freeway-oriented signs are limited to the identification of the on-site businesses. 5. The signs otherwise allowed in the Sign Code would not be visible to the public due to issues of distance or obstructions that are beyond the control of the owner of the site on which the signs are or would be located. 6. The signs are not being increased in height more than is necessary to allow the signs to be visible and intelligible to a person of normal sight. 7. The signs could not be made visible and intelligible to a person of normal sight by allowing an increase in the height of the sign only. 8. The number of signs allowed pursuant to this provision shall not exceed the minimum number of signs to make the signs visible to the public. City Council Resolution PLN2007-78 - 649-655 Creekside Avenue -Sign Exception for Freeway-Oriented Signs Page 3 9. No substantial evidence has been presented from which a reasonable argument could be made that shows that the project, as currently presented and subject to the required conditions of approval, will have a significant adverse impact on the environment. 10.There is a reasonable relationship and a rough proportionality between the conditions of approval and the impacts of the project. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council grants a Sign Exception (PLN2007-78) to allow for two freeway-oriented wall signs where one is permitted on property owned by Campbell Creekside, LLC, located at 649-655 Creekside Way in a P-D (Planned Development) 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. Approved Plans: Approval is granted for a Sign Exception (PLN2007-078) to allow two wall mounted freeway-oriented signs located at 649-655 Creekside Way with heights exceeding 45 feet, and an area not to exceed 350 square feet each sign. The sign location submitted for building permits shall substantially conform to the project plans stamped as received by the Planning Division in April 1, 2007. 2. Development Approval Expiration: The Sign Exception approval shall be valid for three years from the date of final approval. Within this three-year period a building permit must be issued or the Sign Exception shall expire and be deemed void without further notification by the City. 3. Revised Plan: The applicant shall submit revised elevation plans, subject to approval by the Community Development Director, showing signs in an architecturally compatible design, utilizing channel lettering, with signage areas less than or equal to 350 square feet. 4. Sign Maintenance: The sign shall be maintained in good condition at all times and shall be repaired or replaced as necessary. City Council Resolution PLN2007-78 - 649-655 Creekside Avenue -Sign Exception for Freeway-Oriented Signs Page 4 Building Division: 5. Permits Required: A building permit application shall be required for the proposed signs. The building permit shall include Electrical/Plumbing/Mechanical fees when such work is part of the permit. Prior to performing any work, the applicant shall make application to, and receive from, the Building Division, all applicable construction permits. PASSED AND ADOPTED this i~th day of 7u1~ _, 2007, by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: xennedy, xernandez, Low, surr, Furtado NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None APPROVED: Daniel E. Furtado, Ma r ATTEST: Anne Bybee, City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. lio6a BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAMPBELL APPROVING A SIGN APPLICATION (PLN2009-51) FOR TWO (2) BUILDING-MOUNTED FREEWAY-ORIENTED SIGNS FOR THE COURTYARD MARRIOTT HOTEL ON PROPERTY OWNED BY HHG DEVELOPMENT, LP, LOCATED AT 655 CREEKSIDE WAY IN A P-D (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) ZONING DISTRICT. APPLICATION OF MR. BRIAN SPENCER, ON BEHALF OF HUNTINGTON HOTEL GROUP, LP. FILE NO.: PLN2009-51. 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 City Council did find as follows with respect to application PLN2009-51: The applicant has demonstrated that the business operation is dependent upon freeway identification and that denial of said identification would cause an undue hardship. 2. The proposed wall signs identify the on site business. 3. The proposed project is a hotel use that traditionally draws a significant number of patrons that use regional freeways and may be unfamiliar with the area or location. 4. The project site and use is better identified by wall signs than a freestanding monument sign. 5. The applicant has demonstrated that the signs are similar to other similarly situated businesses in the area such as Campbell Inn, Pruneyard Inn and Larkspur Landing. 6. The proposed signs, as conditioned, are architecturally compatible with the building in terms of color, style and design and would be constructed of high quality durable materials. 7. The proposed freeway-oriented signs would best serve the public welfare and are necessary to provide adequate visibility from Highway 17. 8. The proposed sign height and area is the minimum height and sign area necessary to achieve visibility from the freeway. The sign heights of 80 feet and sign areas of 122 and 82 square feet are reasonable for a development of this size. The proposed sign heights, which exceed the maximum height limitation of 45 feet, best serve the public welfare and would be in keeping with the purposes of this Sign Ordinance. City Council Resolution PLN2009-51 - 655 Creekside Way -Freeway Oriented Signs -Courtyard Marriott Hotel Page 2 9. The signs otherwise allowed by the Sign Ordinance would not be visible to the traveling public due to the obstructed views by the East Hamilton Avenue overpass and the elevated VTA Light Rail Station. 10. The number of freeway-oriented signs (two) is appropriate and necessary to ensure sufficient visibility from Highway 17 from both travel directions. 11. The signs would serve as the main element of identification for the proposed hotel and is an appropriate height relative to the height of the structure. Based on the foregoing findings of fact, the City Council further finds and concludes that: 1. The proposed signs are consistent with the purposes of the Sign Ordinance by preserving and improving the visual character of the community. 2. The proposed signs would not be detrimental to the public welfare or persons in the neighborhood or the City as a whole and allows for reasonable business identification. 3. The proposed signs will promote the economic viability of the City by providing adequate identification and visibility of the business, and will also best serve the public welfare and be in keeping with the principles and purposes of the City's Sign Ordinance. 4. The proposed freeway-oriented signs are limited to the identification of the on-site businesses. 5. The signs otherwise allowed in the Sign Code would not be visible to the public due to issues of distance or obstructions that are beyond the control of the owner of the site on which the signs are or would be located. 6. The signs are not being increased in height mare than is necessary to allow the signs to be visible and intelligible to a person of normal sight. 7. The signs could not be made visible and intelligible to a person of normal sight by allowing an increase in the height of the sign only. 8. The number of signs allowed pursuant to this provision shall not exceed the minimum number of signs to make the signs visible to the public. 9. No substantial evidence has been presented from which a reasonable argument could be made that shows that the project, as currently presented and subject to the required conditions of approval, will have a significant adverse impact on the environment. City Council Resolution PLN2009-51 - 655 Creekside Way -Freeway Oriented Signs -Courtyard Marriott Hotel Page 3 10. There is a reasonable relationship and a rough proportionality between the conditions of approval and the impacts of the project. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approves a Sign Application (PLN2009-51) to allow two (2) building-mounted freeway-oriented signs for the Courtyard Marriott Hotel on property owned by HHG Development, LP, located at 655 Creekside Way in a P-D (Planned Development 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 Approved Plans: Approval is granted for a sign application PLN2009-51 to allow two wall-mounted freeway-oriented signs located at 655 Creekside Way with heights exceeding 45 feet and sign area not to exceed 82 square feet on the north elevation and 125 square feet on the south elevation. The sign location submitted for building permits shall substantially conform to the project plans dated as received by the Planning Division on June 8, 2009. 2. Development Approval Expiration: The Sign Exception approval shall be valid for one year from the date of final approval. Within this one year period a building permit must be issued or the Sign Exception shall expire and be deemed void without further notification by the City. 3. Sign Maintenance: The signs shall be maintained in good condition at all times and shall be repaired or replaced as necessary. 4. Building Permits Required: The applicant shall obtain all necessary building and/or electrical permits from the Building Division prior to the installation of any new signs. City Council Resolution PLN2009-51 - 655 Creekside Way -Freeway Oriented Signs -Courtyard Marriott Hotel Page 4 PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21St day of July, 2009, by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: Kotowski, Furtado, Baker, Low, Kennedy None None None APPROVED: ATTEST: Anne Bybee, City Clerk