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PC Min 12/08/1981PLANNING COMh1ISSI0N CITY OF CAMPBELL, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, 7:30 P.M. MINUTES DECEMBER 8, 1981 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: Howard, Kotowski, Meyer, Dickson, Chairman Kasolas; Planning Director Arthur A. Kee, Principal Planner Philip J. Stafford, Engineering Manager Bill Helms, City Attorney J. Robert Dempster (7:43), Recording Secretary Jeannine Wade. Absent Commissioners Campos and Fairbanks INTRODUCTION OF NEWLY APPOINTED CITY MANAGER At this time Chairman Kasolas introduced the new City Manager, Edward G. Schilling, and welcomed him to the City of Campbell. APPROVAL OF MINUTES November 24, 1981 Commissioner Meyer moved that the minutes of the regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting held November 24, 1981 be approved as submitted, seconded by Commissioner Kotowski and unanimously adopted. ARCHITECTURAL APPROVALS S 81-27 Application of Mr. Ali Chahidi for approval of Chahidi, A. plans and elevations to allow the construction of a 13,600 square foot office building on property known as 2255 S. Bascom Avenue in a C-2-S (General Commercial) Zoning District. Commissioner Meyer reported that the applicant met with the Site and Archi- tectural Review Committee this morning, and the Committee is recommending a continuance of this application in order that revised plans could be submitted. Mr. Kee stated that Staff is also recommending a continuance of this application. Commissioner Howard then moved that S 81-27 be continued to the January 12, 1981 Planning Commission meeting, seconded by Commissioner Kotowski and unanimously adopted. -2- PUBLIC HEARINGS UP 81-17 This is the time and place fora continued Thomas, S. public hearing to consider the application of Mr. Steve Thomas fora use permit to allow the construction of a front deck dining area addition to an existing building on property known as 30 S. Central Avenue (The Bodega) in a P-D (Planned Development/Commercial) Zoning District. Commissioner Meyer reported that the applicant met with the Site and Archi- tectural Review Committee this morning, and the Committee is recommending approval of this application subject to the conditions listed in the Staff Comment Sheet noting that the Committee felt this proposed remodeling of The Bodega is a minor modification. Mr. Stafford explained the revised plans to the Commission. He noted that a memo from the Police Department regarding this application had been placed at each Commissioner's station, and a copy of this memo, dated December 8, 1981, is attached hereto and made a part of these minutes. City Attorney Dempster entered the Council Chambers at 7:43 p.m. Chairman Kasolas opened the public hearing and invited anyone in the audience to speak for or against this application. Mr. Steve Thomas, applicant, appeared before the Commission. The Chair inquired if any steps had been taken into consideration to resolve some of the problems created in the downtown area by patrons of the bars/restaurants. Mr. Thomas stated that he has spoken with other establishment owners in the area, and he noted that if it is not the intent of the Factory to supply some type of security it is the intent of the Bodega to form some type of association to hire security for the vicinity; he felt it would help eliminate vandalism in the area. He reported that The Bodega could not afford to do this on their own, however if some of the other establishments in the area could participate it would be feasible. No one else wishing to speak, Commissioner Meyer moved that the public hearing be closed, seconded by Commissioner Howard and unanimously adopted. Commissioner Dickson expressed opposition to this application since complaints had been received during the last few months from citizens in the area regard- ing noise, vandalism, debris, etc. He felt that approval of this application would not help that matter. He stated upon approving a use permit it is the Commission's obligation to assure that the approved use would "not be detri- mental to the health, safety, peace, morals, comfort or general welfare of the persons residing or working in the neighborhood of such use, or be detri- mental or injurious to property and improvements in the neighborhood or the general welfare of the City." He did not feel that this statement could be fulfilled if this application were approved. - 3- RESOLUTION N0. 2075 Commissioner Meyer moved that the Planning Commission determine that the proposed remodeling of The Bodega Restaurant is a minor modification, and that the Commission adopt Resolution No. 2075 approving this application subject to the conditions listed in the Staff Comment Sheet, including a 6-month review after approval. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Kotowski and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Howard, Kotowski, Meyer, Kasolas NOES: Commissioners: Dickson ABSENT: Commissioners: Campos, Fairbanks PD 81-14 This is the time and place for a public hearing Hill-Adams Develop- to consider the application of Mr. Randy Stevens ment Company on behalf of Hill-Adams Development Company for approval of plans, elevations, and development schedule to allow the construction of a 14-unit condominium project on property known as 55 Redding Road in a P-D (Planned Development/ Low-Medium Density Residential) Zoning District. Commissioner Meyer reported that the applicant met with the Site and Architectural Review Committee this morning, and the Committee is recommending a continuance of this application to the December 22, 1981 Planning Commission meeting in order that revised plans could be submitted. Chairman Kasolas then polled the Commission to see who might be absent from that meeting. It appeared that only Commissioner Meyer would not be present at the December 22 meeting, with the possibility of Chairman Kasolas not being present. Mr. Kee stated that Staff is also recommending a continuance of this application to the December 22 meeting. Chairman Kasolas 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 PD 81-14 be continued to the Planning Commission meeting of December 22, 1981 in order that revised plans could be submitted, seconded by Commissioner Meyer and unanimously adopted. TS 81-27 Lands of HADCO Tentative Subdivision Map: Lands of HADCO APN 413-23-44 & 45 (55-79 Redding Road). Pir. Kee explained that this item relates directly to PD 81-14, and Staff is recommending a continuance of this tentative subdivision map to the next meeting since that item has been continued. -4- Commissioner Meyer then moved that TS 81-27 be continued to the December 22, 1981 Planning Commission meeting, seconded by Commissioner Howard and unani- mously adopted. SA 81-38 Continued appeal of decision of Planning Director Price, R. denying request for signing on property known as 155 E. Campbell Avenue. Mr. Kee stated that the applicant has requested that this application be withdrawn, therefore Staff is recommending denial without prejudice. Commissioner Meyer moved that SA 81-38 be denied without prejudice, seconded by Commissioner Kotowski and unanimously adopted. *** SA 81-47 Continued appeal of decision of Planning Director Pool, C. denying request for signing on property known as 1262 E. Hamilton Avenue. Mr. Kee stated that Staff's recommendation had been denial of this application as presented. Commissioner Meyer reported that after meeting with the Site and Architectural Review Committee this morning, the applicant requested a continuance of this application to the Planning Commission meeting of January 12. The Committee is in agreement with this request. Commissioner Kotowski moved that SA 81-47 be continued to the January 12 Planning Commission meeting, seconded by Commissioner Meyer and unanimously adopted. SA 81-46 Appeal of decision of Planning Director denying Kuehn Chiropractic request for signing on property known as 1627 S. Bascom Avenue. Mr. Kee reported that Staff has recommended denial of this application as submitted. Commissioner Meyer stated that the applicant had met with the Site and Archi- tectural Review Committee, and the Committee is recommending a continuance of this application to the January 12 Planning Commission meeting. Commissioner Kotowski moved that SA 81-46 be continued to January 12, 1982, seconded by Commissioner Meyer and unanimously adopted. -5- SA 81-53 Referral of a sign application for Wesley Manor Wesley Manor senior housing complex located on property known as 1655 S. Winchester Blvd. Commissioner Kotowski announced that he would not be taking part in discussion or voting on this application due to a conflict of interest. Mr. Kee explained that the applicant is proposing to erect a wall sign on the east elevation of Wesley Manor. .The proposed sign is 30 square feet in area and will be located approximately 34 feet above grade (fourth story level). This signing proposal has been referred to the Commission due to the proposed height of the sign and the prominence of this high-rise building in Campbell. Staff is of the opinion that the proposed sign is architecturally compatible and due to the height of the building the proposed sign height is an appro- priate location. Commissioner Meyer reported that the Site and Architectural Review Committee is recommending approval of this sign; the Committee feels this signing is appropriate due to the height of the building. Chairman Kasolas felt that this size signing is not necessary for identification of this building; he stated he would be voting against this application. Commissioner Dickson moved that SA 81-53 be approved as recommended by Staff and the Site and Architectural Review Committee, seconded by Commissioner Howard and adopted by a 3-1-2-1 vote (Commissioners Howard, Meyer and Dickson voting "yes"; Chairman Kasolas voting "no"; Commissioner Kotowski abstaining; and Commissioners Campos and Fairbanks absent). SA 81-52 Appeal of decision of Planning Director denying Russ, D. request for signing on property known as 1386 Whiteoaks Road. Mr. Kee stated that Staff has recommended denial of this application as presented. Commissioner Meyer reported that the Site and Architectural Review Committee, after meeting with the applicant this morning, is recommending a continuance of this appeal to January 12, 1982. Commissioner Meyer then moved that SA 81-52 be continued to January 12, 1982, seconded by Commissioner Kotowski and unanimously adopted. *** Nomination and Election of Officers At this time the Chair called for nominations of officers for 1982. He noted that nominations for Vice Chairman would be open first. Commissioner Meyer nominated Commissioner Kotowski for Vice Chairman. Commissioner Kotowski accepted the nomination of Vice Chairman. -6- There being no additional nominations, Commissioner Meyer moved that nominations be closed, seconded by Commissioner Dickson and unanimously adopted. Commissioner Meyer then moved that Commissioner Kotowski be appointed Vice Chairman for 1982, seconded by Commissioner Dickson and unanimously adopted. Chairman Commissioner Dickson nominated Commissioner Meyer as Chairman for 1982. There being no other nominations for Chairman, Commissioner Kotowski moved that nominations be closed, seconded by Commissioner Howard and unanimously adopted. Commissioner Howard then moved that Commissioner Meyer be appointed Chairman for 1982, seconded by Commissioner Kotowski and unanimously adopted. *** Items Brou4ht Up By Commissioners Commissioner Kotowski then expressed concern about enforcement of non-conforming signs once the date of conformance is upon the City (January 1983). He noted that more and more sign appeals are coming before the Commission, and once January 1983 is here there will undoubtedly be additional signs coming before the Commission. City Attorney Dempster stated that in these times of economic stress there no doubt will be problems of enforcement, and the Commission may wish to amend the Sign Ordinance temporarily because of today's state of the economy. Chairman Kasolas felt that flexibility in enforcement should be maintained. Commissioner Dickson felt that the Sign Ordinance should not be taken lightly. It took many years to gain approval of a functional ordinance. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioner Meyer, and seconded by Commissioner Kotowski, that the Planning Commission meeting be adjourned. The meeting adjourned at 8:28 p.m. APPROVED: George C. Kasolas Chairman ATTEST: Arthur A. Kee Secretary RECORDED: Jeannine Wade Recording Secretary