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PC Min 03/23/1982PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF CAMPBELL, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, 7:30 PM MINUTES MARCH 23, 1982 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 North Central Avenue, Campbell, California. ROLL CALL Present Commissioners: Kasolas, Dickson, Howard, Kotowski, Campos, Fairbanks, Meyer; Planning Director Arthur A. Kee, Principal Planner Philip J. Stafford, Engineering Manager Bill Helms, City Attorney J. Robert Dempster (7:45), Recording Secretary Linda Dennis. Absent None APPROVAL OF MINUTES March 9, 1982 Commissioner Dickson stated at this time that it was his feeling that the petition presented by Mr. Werthmann at the Planning Commission meeting of March 9, 1982 regard- ing V 81-06 was a misrepresentation to the Commission because the petition stated that the signatures were those of residents and homeowners who "surrounded" the subject development on Dry Creek, when, in fact, the addresses represented by the signatures were not directly across from the Central Park Drive frontages. He requested that this in- formation be forwarded to the City Council prior to their consideration of Mr. Werth- mann's appeal of the Planning Commission decision on V 81-06. Commissioner Dickson moved, and Commissioner Fairbands seconded, that the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of March 9, 1982 be approved as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. (7-0-0) -2- CONSENT CALENDAR S 81-11 Application of Mr. Joseph Gemma for an extension Gemma, J. of previously approved plans and elevations to allow construction of an 8,754 sq. ft. commercial (retail) building on property known as 2160 South Bascom Avenue in a C-2-S (General Commercial) Zoning District. S 77-14 Application of Dr. Mark S. Madden, DVM, for a Madden, M. reinstatement of previously approved plans to allow the construction of an addition to the Bascom Animal Hospital which is located on property known as 2175 South Bascom Avenue in a C-2-S (General Commercial) Zoning District. UP 80-32 Application of Mr. James Miller on behalf of Castagnolo, V. Mr. Vincent Castagnolo for an extension of previously approved plans, elevations, and development schedule allowing construction of 6 townhomes on property known as 1155 Smith Avenue in a PD (Planned Development/Low-Medium Density Residential) Zoning District. ZC 80-16 Application of Mr. Medford Snyder fora revised Snyder, M. development schedule to previously approved plans to allow construction of 14 townhomes on property known as 107 and 115 Shelley Avenue in a PD (Planned Development/Low-Medium Density Residen- tial) Zoning District. ZC 81-14 Application of Mr. Medford Snyder fora revised Snyder, M. development schedule to previously approved plans to allow construction of 7 townhomes on property known as 90 Redding Road in a PD (Planned Devel- opment/Low-Meduim Density Residential) Zoning District. Commissioner Fairbanks noted that she would be abstaining on the following Consent Calendar items: UP 80-32; ZC 80-16; and ZC 81-14. This abstention was due to the fact that Commissioner Fairbanks was not present when the original approvals were granted on these developments. Commissioner Kotowski noted that S 77-14 was reviewed by the Site and Archi- tectural Review Committee this morning and the Committee is recommending a continuance to the meeting of April 27, 1982, as is Staff. Votes on Consent Calendar Items It was moved by Commissioner Kasolas, and seconded by Commissioner Kotowski, that S 81-11 (Gemma) be approved for reinstatement as requested, and that S 77-14 (Madden) be continued to the meeting of April 27, 1982 as per Staff recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. -3- Mr. Kee briefly reviewed the next three Consent Calendar items for the Commission, stating that all the applicants had requested a continuance if the Commission had questions of them since the applicants could not be present this evening. It was moved by Commissioner Kasolas, and seconded by Commissioner Kotowski, that UP 80-32 (Castagnolo), ZC 80-16 (Snyder), and ZC 81-14 (Snyder) be ap- proved for reinstatement as requested, with revised development schedules as stated in the Staff Comment Sheets of March 23, 1982. Motion carried by a 5-1-0-1 vote,with Commissioner Dickson voting "no", and Commissioner Fairbanks abstaining. Commissioner Dickson wished the record to show that he voted "no" on these items because all three were approved toward the higher end of the density scale. Commissioner Kasolas asked that in the future, when appropriate, the Commission be provided with the Minutes on items that were approved with a split vote. Mr. Kee indicated that this would be taken care of by Staff. City Attorney Dempster entered the Council Chambers at 7:45 PM. *** ARCHITECTURAL APPROVALS S 82-03 Continued application of Mr. Kurt Anderson for Anderson, K. approval of plans and elevations to allow con- struction of a 2,568 sq. ft. warehouse building on property known as 132 Kennedy Avenue in an M-1-S (Light Industrial) Zoning District. Commissioner Kotowski noted that the applicant had met with the Site and Architectural Review Committee this morning, and that the applicant has ad- dressed the concerns previously expressed by the Committee and Staff. The Committee is recommending approval. Commissioner Kasolas noted that the Committee is recommending that the land- scaping plan be returned to the Planning Director for approval prior to ap- plication of a building permit. Commissioner Fairbanks inquired of Mr. Kee if there were any special require- ments to be met by an industrial use right across from a residential use - per- taining specifically to noise levels. She asked if there might be an agreement to protect people living in this type of mixed zoning area. Mr. Kee noted that there is a building code requirement pertaining to noise levels for residential developments; however, there is no such code for an M-1-S use. He added that the current residential uses in this area are non- conforming. It was moved by Commissioner Kotowski, and seconded by Commissioner Campos, that S 82-03 be approved subject to the conditions listed in the Staff Comment Sheet (attached hereto). Motion carried unanimously (7-0-0). *** -4- S 82-04 Application of Mr. Murray James on behalf of James, M. The Refinery for approval of plans and elevations to allow the addition of a 5 unit apartment building to an existing 8 unit apartment build- ing on property known as 180 and 181 Burnham Court in an R-2-S (Multiple Family Residential) Zoning District Mr. Stafford reported that Staff has received a telephone communication from the applicant requesting a continuance to the meeting of April 13, 1982. The applicant feels he can have revisions ready for submittal by Friday, April 26. It was moved by Commissioner Fairbanks, and seconded by Commissioner Kotowski, that S 82-04 be continued to the Planning Commission meeting of April 13, 1982. Motion carried unanimously (7-0-0). PUBLIC HEARINGS UP 82-02 Now is the time and place fora continued Bomar, L. public hearing to consider the application of Mr. Leonard Bomar on behalf of Roofing Associates, Inc., for a use permit to allow the establish- ment of a roofing business on property known as 86 Railway Avenue in a PD (Planned Development/ Industrial) Zoning District. Mr. Stafford reported that Staff did receive a request from the applicant for continuance of this item. It was moved by Commissioner Kasolas, and seconded by Commissioner Howard, that UP 82-02 be continued to the meeting of April 13, 1982. Motion carried unanimous- ly (7-0-0). UP 82-04 Now is the time and place fora public hearing Russo, J. to consider the application of Mr. Joseph Russo for a use permit to allow the establishment of a private club and the construction of an acces- sory building on property known as 175 E. Camp- bell Avenue in a PD (Planned Development/Commer- cial) Zoning District. Mr. Stafford briefly reviewed this application for the Commission and stated that Staff is recommending a continuance of this item to the meeting of April 27, 1982. Commissioner Kasolas questioned Mr. Helms regarding Condition K of the Staff Comment Sheet concerning street improvements or easements. Mr. Helms responded that the existing right-of-way in front of this property is at this time determined adequate per Council policy. -5- Chairman Meyer opened the public hearing and invited anyone in the audience to speak for or against this item. Mr. Joseph Russo, applicant, appeared before the Commission to clarify his ap- plication, stating that he is proposing to construct a carport only. Mr. Kee stated that Staff is recommending a continuance on this item because there are certain building code and zoning code requirements that must be ad- dressed pertaining to this application. Commissioner Kotowski noted that the plans appeared to be more of a garage than a carport and asked if there is a difference between the two structures as far as the code is concerned. Mr. Stafford responded that as far as the code is concerned, there is no differ- ence between the two structures. Commissioner Kotowski questioned why the up-grading of code deficiencies has not been done up to this time because of the current use of the existing build- ing. Mr. Kee stated that there has only been an application for an accessory build- ing to this point. However, the use permit has expired for the "private club" use; and current zoning codes would make this use non-conforming. It was moved by Commissioner Fairbanks, and seconded by Commissioner Campos, that UP 82-04 be continued to the Planning Commission meeting of April 27, 1982, in order that the applicant may submit revised plans addressing the concerns of Staff. Motion carried unanimously (7-0-0). Commissioner Kasolas requested a definition of a "card room". He noted that with respect to the whole downtown being zoned Planned Development, the Site and Architectural Review Committee might wish to review the possible uses as they fit into the whole downtown structure. *** UP 82-05 Now is the time and place fora public hearing Brown, W. to consider the application of Mr. Warren Brown fora use permit to allow a 400 square foot living unit in a building approved for industrial use on property known as 1075 Florence Way in an M-1-S (Light Industrial) Zoning District. Mr. Kee stated that Staff is recommending a continuance of this item to the meeting of April 13, 1982. He briefly reviewed the application for the Commission. Chairman Meyer declared the public hearing open, and invited anyone in the audience to speak for or against this item. -6- Mr. Warren Brown, applicant, appeared before the Commission to request that his building be left as is, since it has been a semi-living unit/office/ industrial use since 1956 and no one has been harmed by this use. He further noted that if the Commission did not agree that it be left as is, then he was in agreement with Staff's recommendation fora continuance in order that he might work out the problems with the Fire Department. After brief discussion regarding the Fire Department requirement of a three- hour fire separation between the "living unit" and the woodworking shop, Mr. Kee stated that if the Commission so indicated, Staff would request a member of the Fire Department be present at the next meeting to represent themselves. Commissioner Fairbanks moved, and Commissioner Kotowski seconded, that UP 82-05 be continued to the Planning Commission meeting of April 13, 1982, in order that revised plans may be submitted and that the Fire Department be invited to at- tend the meeting. Motion carried unanimously (7-0-0). *** TA 82-01 Now is the time and place for a public hearing City-initiated to consider the City-initiated Text Amendment to various sections of the Campbell Municipal Code as they relate to application fee schedules. Mr. Kee explained that numerous sections of the zoning ordinance and subdivision regulations specify particular application fees for various applications whidh come before the Planning Commission and City Council. To amend and update these fees requires adoption of an amendment to each specific section of the ordinances. To provide a more simplified procedure for updating fees the changes indicated on the attachment Exhibit "A" are recommended (attached hereto). If this new wording is adopted, an adjustment in the fees will only require a change in the fee schedule as established by City Council resolution. Chairman Meyer opened the public hearing and invited anyone in the audience to speak for or against this item. No one wishing to speak, Commissioner Kotowski moved, and Commissioner Campos seconded, that the public hearing on TA 82-01 be closed. Motion carried unani- mously (7-0-0). RESOLUTION N0. 2102 It was moved by Commissioner Campos, and second- ed by Commissioner Kotowski, that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2102 recommend- ing approval of TA 82-01 providing a simplified procedure of updating various fee schedules as established by City Council resolution. Motion carried unanimously with the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Kasolas, Dickson, Howard, Kotowski, Fairbanks, Campos, Meyer NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: None *** -7- TA 82-02 Now is the time and place for a public hearing City-initiated to consider the City-initiated application to amend Chapter 21.51 (Landscaping, Improvement and Maintenance of Commercially Zoned Parking Lots) of the Campbell Municipal Code to change the responsibility of chapter enforcement from Director of Public Works to the Director of Planning. Mr. Kee briefly reviewed this text amendment application for the Commission, stating that, as the Planning Commission may be aware, Chapter 21.50 of the Campbell Municipal Code requires landscaping of commercially zoned parking lots. Sections 21.51.060 through 21.51.110 of this chapter indicate the res- ponsibility of enforcement for non-maintenance of these parking areas lies with the Director of Public Works. In that the responsibility of design for parking and landscape areas lies within the Planning Department's and Planning Commission's review and approval procedures, a shift in responsibility of non-maintenance enforcement to the Director of Planning is recommended. The present and proposed wording of the applicable sections of this chapter are attached hereto and made a part of these minutes. Additionally, the Planning Staff is currently reviewing the landscaping require- ments for all commercial and industrial projects. Staff anticipates completion of its review in early April and intends to present proposed changes at the Planning Commission meeting of April 27, 1982. Commissioner Kotowski stated that he would like to encourage the Commission's support of this text amendment. Chairman Meyer 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 Kotowski, and seconded by Commissioner Howard, that the public hearing be closed. Motion carried unanimously (7-0-0). RESOLUTION N0. 2103 It was moved by Commissioner Kotowski, and seconded by Commissioner Howard, that the Plan- ning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2103 recom- mending approval of TA 82-02 changing the respon- sibility of Chapter 2151 of the Campbell Municipal Code enforcement from the Director of Public Works to the Director of Planning. Motion carried unan- imously, with the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Kasolas, Dickson, Howard, Kotowski, Fairbanks, Campos, Meyer NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: None *** -8- MISCELLANEOUS PM 82-05 Lands of Ginden Tentative Parcel Map: Lands of Ginden, APN 403- 08-118 (1500 West San Tomas Aquino Road). Mr. Kee noted that Staff is recommending a continuance of this item until after the City Council has considered the adoption of an Interim Zone for the area this particular site is located in. He added that the applicant is requesting approval of a minor subdivision which would create two single family lots, with square footages of 18,907 for Parcel A and 6,000 square feet for Parcel B. This item is being brought before the Commis- sion at this time because the site is located in the San Tomas Area, and the issue of density and lot sizes are of particular concern to the Council. Commissioner Kasolas stated that he would disagree with Staff's recommendation for a continuance on this request, noting that he did not see where this was part of the "San Tomas Area", and that most of the lot sizes in this area were 6,000 square feet. Commissioner Kasolas felt that action should be taken on this item this evening. Mr. Jack Christensen of CB Engineering, 21 Harrison Avenue, briefly explained the minor subdivision to the Commission, and spoke in favor of the subdivision. Commissioner Kotowski asked Mr. Kee if the Council had given any directive regard- ing the "larger than standard lot sizes" for this area. Mr. Kee indicated that no directive has been given thus far. Commissioner Fairbanks questioned Mr. Helms concerning the corner to the west of the proposed Parcel B, noting that it appears to be very dangerous from an ingress/ egress standpoint. Mr. Helms responded that Staff has checked this situation, and feels that the drive- way situation can be worked out with proper design. He added that there has been a long history of traffic problems on this corner, and that the applicant is fully aware that a special design for driveway access is needed. Mr. Christensen noted that the owner has a circular driveway and is aware that the newly created parcel should also have a circular driveway. Commissioner Fairbanks asked Mr. Kee why the Staff's recommendation was for con- tinuance or denial. Mr. Kee stated that Staff's recommendation is primarily because of Council action at this time. Mrs. Lillian Ginden, 1500 West San Tomas Aquino Road, requested that the Commission make a favorable decision on this request. She noted that the parcel as it stands now is too much for her to maintain and has become a trash collector. A favorable decision would aid in the cleaning up of this corner. -9- Commissioner Fairbanks thanked Staff for bringing this application to the Commis- sion's attention, and noted that in this instance she is in agreement with Com- missioner Kasolas in that this subdivision is compatible with this area. It was moved by Commissioner Fairbanks, and seconded by Commissioner Kasolas, that PM 82-05 be approved subject to the conditions as listed in all other minor sub- divisions. Motion carried by a vote of 6-1-0, with Commissioner Dickson voting "no". Commissioner Dickson noted that he was opposed because this site is in the San Tomas Area which is currently under consideration by the Council. UP 81-16 Staff report regarding outdoor display of motor- Staff Report cycles at 2082 S. Winchester Blvd. in a C-3-S (Central Business District/Commercial) Zoning District. Mr. Kee reported that at its meeting of March 9, 1982 the Commission requested that Staff review the outside display of motorcycles at Kawasaki Motors West to determine if it is in compliance with the conditions of approval. Staff in- spected the property on March 12, 1982 and found a number of violations. Staff did discuss with the owner the matter of motorcycles parked at the curb on Winchester Blvd. The owner stated that these motorcycles are either those of customers in the shop or registered cycles which have been sold and are awaiting owner pickup. In the event that these cycles are not being displayed for sale, it is our understanding that this parking would be allowable. It was the consensus of the Commission that this report be acknowledged and filed. *** nTNFR TTFMS Chairman Meyer noted that the Commission had received an information packet from Arrow Graphics requesting sign permits allowing the display of off-site real estate signs in the City. It was the consensus of the Commission that this item should be agendized for the Planning Commission meeting of April 13, 1982. Pertaining to the Site and Architectural Review Committee, Commissioner Campos stated he would be able to serve for the month of April; and Commissioner Kotowski indicated he would need someone to fill in for him on April 27, 1982. A~,TnIiRNMFNT It was moved by Commissioner Campos, and seconded by Commissioner Kasolas, that the meeting be ad- journed. Motion carried unanimously. -10- The meeting adjourned at 9:05 PM. APPROVED: Jane P. Meyer Chairman ATTEST: Arthur A. Kee Secretary RECORDED: Linda A. Dennis Recording Secretary