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PC Min 02/23/1982 PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF CAMPBELL, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, 7:30 P.M. MINUTES FEBRUARY 23, 1982 The Planning Commission of the City of Campbell convened this day in regular session in the regular meeting place, the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 75 North Central Avenue, Campbell, California. ROLL CALL Present Commissioners: Kasolas (7:48), Howard, Kotowski, Fairbanks, Campos, Meyer; Planning Director Arthur A. Kee, Principal Planner Philip J. Stafford, Engineering Manager Bill Helms, Acting City Attorney Brian Duckworth, Recording Secretary Jeannine Wade. Absent Commissioner Dickson. APPROVAL OF MINUTES February 9, 1982 Commissioner Kotowski moved that the minutes of the regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting held February 9, 1982 be approved as submitted, seconded by Commissioner Howard and adopted. CONSENT CALENDAR Mr. Kee reported that there is nothing to be considered under the "Consent Calendar" portion of this evening's agenda. ARCHITECTURAL APPROVALS S 81-27 Continued application of Mr. Ali Chahidi for Chahidi, A. approval of plans and elevations to allow the construction of a 13,400 square foot office building on property known as 2255 S. Bascom Avenue in a C-2-S (General Commercial) Zoning District. Mr. Kee reported that since revised plans have not been received on this project, Staff is recommending a continuance of this application to the March 9, 1982 Planning Commission meeting. Commissioner Fairbanks then moved that the Planning Commission continue S 81-27 to March 9, 1982, seconded by Commissioner Campos and unanimously adopted. S 82-02 Application of Mr. Harold Osterlund for Osterlund, H. approval of plans and elevations to allow the construction of a 1,612 square foot office addition to an existing building on property known as 541 Division Street in a CM:B (Controlled Manufacturing) Zoning District. -2- Commissioner Kotowski reported that the applicant met with the Site and Architectural Review Committee this morning, and the Committee is recommending approval; however, there is pending correspondence from the Fire Department regarding this application. Mr. Osterlund, applicant, appeared before the Commission to respond to any questions they might have. After considerable discussion regarding Fire Department concerns, Commissioner Kotowski moved that S 82-02 be continued to the March 9 meeting in order that revised plans could be submitted. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Fairbanks and unanimously adopted. The applicant stated that he was in agreement with this recommendation. MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION N0. 2093 Commissioner Kotowski moved that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2093 thanking Recording Secretary Jeannine Wade for her service to the Commission during the last 42 years, and wished her luck in her new position as the Secretary to the City Manager in the City of Mountain View. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Fairbanks and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Howard, Kotowski, Fairbanks, Campos, Meyer NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: Kasolas, Dickson Commissioner Kasolas entered the Council Chambers at 7:48 P.M. PUBLIC HEARINGS V 81-06 This is the time and place for a public. Werthmann, S. hearing to consider the application of Mr. Steve Werthmann. for 'a fence variance to reduce the rear setback from 15 feet to 3 feet and increase the height of the fence from 6 feet to 7 feet on property known as 790, 792, 794, 796 and 798 Dry Creek Road in an R-1 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning District. -3- Mr. Kee reported that the applicant has requested a continuance of this application to the March 9, 1982 Planning Commission meeting. Chairman Meyer opened the public hearing and invited anyone in the audience to speak for or against this application. No one wishing to speak, Commissioner Fairbanks moved that the public hearing for V 81-06 be continued to the Planning Commission meeting of March 9, 1982, seconded by Commissioner Kotowski and unanimously adopted. V 82-01 This is the time and place for a public Stoops, B. hearing to consider the application of Mrs. Betty Stoops fora one-foot variance to the sideyard setback require- ment to allow the construction of a 300-foot addition to an existing single-family home on property known as 70 N. Milton Avenue in an R-1 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning District. Mr. Kee explained that the applicant is requesting a one-foot variance to the minimum 5-foot sideyard setback requirement so as to construct a 300 square foot addition to an existing home. When the home was originally constructed, it was set back four feet from the sideyard. In order for the addition to be flush with the existing structure it too would have to be set back 4 feet. It would be a hardship for the applicant to construct the addition with the 5-foot setback, as construction costs may increase and because it would not tie into the existing structure as well. The structure should in no way be detrimental to the subject property, or to the surrounding neighborhood. Staff is recommending approval of this application. Chairman Meyer opened the public hearing and invited anyone in the audience to speak for or against this application. No one wishing to speak, Commissioner Campos moved that the public hearing be closed, seconded by Commissioner Fairbanks and unanimously adopted. RESOLUTION N0. 2094 Commissioner Fairbanks moved that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2094 approving V 82-01, 70 N. Milton Avenue, subject tb the applicant obtaining all necessary building permits, seconded by Commissioner Kotowski and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Kasolas, Howard, Kotowski, Fairbanks, Campos, Meyer NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: Dickson -4- UP 82-02 This is the time and place for a public Bomar, L. hearing to consider the application of Mr. Leonard Bomar on behalf of Roofing Associates, Inc., for a use permit to allow the establishment of a roofing business on property known as 86 Railway Avenue in a PD (Planned Development) Zoning District. Commissioner Kotowski reported that the applicant met with the Site and Architectural Review Committee this morning, and the Committee is recommending a continuance to the March 23 Planning Commission meeting in order that some of the restrictions can be cleared up. He noted that the plans submitted by the applicant were very vague. Mr. Kee stated that Staff is in agreement with the recommendation of a continuance of this application. Chairman Meyer opened the public hearing and invited anyone in the audience to speak for or against this application. No one wishing to speak, Commissioner Kotowski moved that UP 82-02 be continued to the March 23, 1982 Planning Commission meeting, seconded by Commissioner Kasolas and unanimously adopted. GP 82-OlA This is the time and place for a public City-initiated hearing to consider proposed City-initiated amendment to the Land Use Element of the General Plan from "Industrial-Mobile Home Park" to "Mobile Home Park (6-13 units per gross acre)" for the Timber Cove Mobile Nome Park located at 870 Camden Avenue in a PD (Planned Development) Zoning District. Mr. Stafford reported that at its meeting of January 19, 1982 the City Council took action to direct the Planning Commission to initiate a public hearing to consider amending the General Plan for the Timber Cove Mobile Home Park. This action was considered necessary due to the recent application to change the use of the Hamilton Mobile Home Park to a professional office complex. He further noted that Timber Cove park was constructed in 1974 on the 16.5 acre site. The 151 mobile home spaces result in a residential density of 9.2 units per gross acre. At the present time, the existing land use designation in the General Plan is "Industrial - Mobile Home Park." The existing zoning is PD (Planned Development). It is the Staff's opinion that deletion of the Industrial designation as an alternative land use from the Land Use Element of the General Plan would substantially assure the continued Mobile Home Park use and the existing PD (Planned Development) Zoning would be in accord with State Government Code requirements that Zoning shall be consistent with the General Plan. Another option which may further strengthen a continuation of the Mobile Home Park use is the development of a Mobile Home Park Zoning District. -5- Such a District could be specific as to what uses are permitted within the zone. Also, the zone could contain provisions including standards for any applications for conversion to other uses. Staff is not recommending the adoption of a new mobile home park zoning district. It is Staff's opinion that the PD (Planned Development) zoning--in conjunction with the Land Use Element--can be used effectively. Commissioner Campos inquired if this should be referred to the Santa Clara Valley Water District. Mr. Kee responded that this is a proposed change to the General Plan; the use is already established, therefore it is Staff's opinion that it need not be referred to the Water District. Commissioner Kasolas inquired if this item should be referred to the Los Gatos Creek Streamside Park Committee. Once again, Mr. Kee noted that the use is not changing, and therefore Staff feels that it need not be referred. He further noted that if the Commission were considering a proposal for a new development it would be referred to both the Water District and the Los Gatos Creek Committee. Chairman Meyer opened the public hearing and invited anyone in the audience to speak for or against this item. Eleanor Conklin of 128 Timber Cove stated she felt something should be done to protect the mobilehome owners who now reside at the park. Mr. Charles Williamson, Vice-President of the Hamilton Mobilehome Park, 8 Circle Drive, spoke in favor of this General Plan change. He noted that currently the Hamilton Mobilehome Park is being considered for a change to an office complex use and the effect on the tenants of the park has been very severe. He noted the relocation costs of a mobilehome are phenomenal; most of the tenants of the Hamilton Park have an average income of only $6,000 per year. No one else wishing to speak, Commissioner Fairbanks moved that the public hearing be closed, seconded by Commissioner Howard and unanimously adopted. RESOLUTION N0. 2095 Commissioner Howard moved that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2095 recommending approval of an amendment to the Land Use Element of the General Plan from "Industrial-Mobile Home Park" to "Mobile Home Park (6-13 units per gross acre)" for the Timber Cove Mobile Home Park located at 870 Camden Avenue, seconded by Commissioner Kotowski and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Kasolas, Howard, Kotowski, Fairbanks, Campos, Meyer NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: Dickson -6- GP 82-016 This is the time and place fora public hearing City-initiated to consider proposed City-initiated amendment to the Land Use Element of the General Plan from "Low-Medium Density Residential" to "Mobile Home Park (6-13 units per gross acre)" for the Paseo de Palomas Mobile Home Park located at 295 Union Avenue in an R-M (Multiple Family) Zoning District. Mr. Stafford reported that the Staff is recommending that: 1. The Planning Commission adopt a resolution recommending the City Council amend the Land Use Element of the General Plan from "Low-Medium Density Residential" to "Mobile Home Park (6-13 units per gross acre)" for the subject property, and 2. The Planning Commission adopt a resolution recommending a zone change from R-M (Multiple Family) to PD (Planned Development) for the subject property. He noted that at its meeting of January 19, 1982 the Council took action to direct the Commission to initiate a public hearing to consider amending the General Plan for the Paseo de Palomas Mobile Home Park. This action was considered necessary due to the recent application to change the use of the Hamilton Mobile Home Park to a professional office complex. He further reported that the Paseo de Palomas park was developed in 1967 on the 13 acre site. The 113 mobile home spaces result in a residential density of 9.2 units per gross acre. At the present time, the existing land use designation on the General Plan is "Low-Medium Density Residential" (6-13 units per gross acre). The existing zoning is R-M (Multiple Family Residential). Staff is of the opinion that changes to both the General Plan and Zoning are necessary in order to assure a continued Mobile Home Park use at Paseo de Palomas. The General Plan should be changed to reflect a land use designation of Mobile Home Park only. The Zoning which is not RM (Multiple Family Residential) should be changed to PD (Planned Development) Zoning. Further, if a new Zoning District is determined to be necessary, it should be applied to both Timber Cove and Paseo de Palomas. Staff is not recommending the adoption of a new mobile home park zoning district. It is Staff's opinion that if the zoning for this park is changed to PD (Planned Development), in conjunction with the proposed amendment to the General Plan, the continued use of the site for a mobile home park can be protected. Chairman Meyer opened the public hearing and invited anyone in the audience to speak for or against this application. Mr. Gordon Moore, representing the tenants of 295 Union Avenue (Paseo de Palomas Mobile Home Park), submitted a petition signed by residents of the park in favor of Staff's recommendation. A copy of this petition is attached hereto and made a part of these minutes. -7- Mr. Jules Pearlman, attorney representing the property owner, spoke against this General Plan change and asked that the Commission not change the General Plan. He felt this action is premature. Mr. Charles Williamson, 8 Circle Drive, spoke in favor of this General Plan amendment. No one else wishing to speak, Commissioner Fairbanks moved that the public hearing be closed, seconded by Commissioner Kotowski and unanimously adopted. RESOLUTION N0. 2096 Commissioner Fairbanks then moved that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2096 recommending an amendment to the Land Use Element of the General Plan from "Low-Medium Density Residential" to "Mobile Home Park (6-13 units per gross acre)" for 295 Union Avenue, seconded by Commissioner Kotowski and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Kotowski, Fairbanks, Campos, Meyer NOES: Commissioners: Kasolas, Howard ABSENT: Commissioners: Dickson RESOLUTION N0. 2097 Commissioner Fairbanks moved that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2097 recommending setting a date for public hearing to consider a zone change from R-M (Multiple Family Residential) to PD (Planned Development) for property known as 295 Union Avenue (Paseo de Palomas Mobile Home park). AYES: Commissioners: Kotowski, Fairbanks, Campos, Meyer NOES: Commissioners: Kasolas, Howard ABSENT: Commissioners: Dickson Commissioner Kasolas felt this action is premature. The Commission took a break at 8:53 p.m.; the meeting reconvened at 9:13 p.m. MISCELLANEOUS S 79-44 Request of Mr. Arthur Tam for clarification and Request for interpretation of Condition No. 7 of S 79-44 Clarification for property known as 2006 S. Winchester Boulevard in a C-3-S (Downtown Commercial) Zoning District. -8- Mr. Kee reported that since revised plans had not been received in time fora review, Staff is recommending a continuance of this application to the Planning Commission meeting of March 9, 1982. Commissioner Kasolas moved that S 79-44 be continued to the March 9, 1982 Planning Commission meeting, seconded by Commissioner Howard and unanimously adopted. SA 82-03 Referral of signing application of Mr. Wilhelm Meyer, W. Meyer for signing on property known as 3375 S. Winchester Boulevard in a C-2-S (General Commercial) Zoning District. Commissioner Kotowski reported that the applicant met with the Site~and Architectural Review Committee this morning and the Committee is recommending approval of items 1, 3 and 4 as listed in the Staff Comment Sheet; item 2 would be deleted. At this time Commissioner Kasolas inquired if there were other tenants at this site. It was his understanding that the AAMCO sign approved would be the only signing at the site. Mr. Kee referred to the Planning Commission minutes of September 1, 1981 stating approval of signing for AAMCO (a 40 square foot, free-standing sign), with the condition that this would be the only free-standing sign at this location. Commissioner Kotowski then moved that the Planning Commission approve items 1, 3 and 4 for signing, as listed in the Staff Comment Sheet, seconded by Commissioner Fairbanks and adopted with Commissioner Kasolas voting "no" since he felt three signs are too much for this site. PM 82-01 Tentative Parcel Map: Lands of Charles W. Bruehl, Lands of Bruehl et al, APN 404-26-33 (554 Budd Avenue). Mr. Kee referred to the Staff Comment Sheet, and noted that Staff is recommending a continuance of this application in order that this proposal may be considered in relation to the study of the General Plan which is scheduled for this area. Donna Michael, representing the applicant, appeared to speak in favor of this tentative parcel map. She noted that the owner of the property would like to proceed and noted that this is not a major change to the area. -9- After considerable discussion on this item, Commissioner Kasolas moved that the Planning Commission approve PM 82-O1 subject to the conditions listed in the Staff Comment sheet, seconded by Commissioner Campos and adopted with Commissioners Fairbanks and Kotowski voting "no" since it was not felt to be in conformance with the Council policy for development in that area. This motion passed by a vote of 4-2-1. Commissioner Campos then expressed concern regarding direction from the Council regarding this area, and requested that clarification be obtained. Mr. Kee noted that Staff would follow-up on this. PD 81-06 Request of Mr. Ron Troyan on behalf of Capitola Capitola Knolls Knolls Investors for approval of a revised development schedule for a previously approved office complex on property known as 901 Campisi Way in a PD .(Planned Development/Commercial) Zoning District. Mr. Kee read into the record a letter from the applicant requesting the extension of the development schedule from July 30, 1982 to December 31, 1982 for this project. A copy of this letter is attached hereto and made a part of these minutes. Commissioner Campos then moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the revised development schedule as requested for PD 81-06, seconded by Commissioner Kasolas and unanimously adopted. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioner Kasolas and seconded by Commissioner Howard that the Planning Commission meeting be adjourned. The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. APPROVED: Jane P. Meyer Chairman ATTEST: Arthur A. Kee Secretary