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PC Min 11/24/1981PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF CAMPBELL, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, 7:30 P.M. MINUTES NOVEMBER 24, 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, Campos, Meyer, Fairbanks, Chairman Kasolas (7:59); Planning Director Arthur A. Kee, Principal Planner Philip J. Stafford, Engineering Manager Bill Helms, City Attorney J. Robert Dempster, Recording Secretary Jeannine 41ade. Absent APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Dickson. November 10, 1981 Commissioner Fairbanks noted that on Page 2 of the minutes, second paragraph under S 81-32, her comment should include "this particular application should have the procedure implemented by the Staff for modifying standard street improvements", and on Page 5 of the minutes (ZC 81-25) first paragraph, this paragraph should have included "should this application be approved by the City Council, Staff is requested to implement the procedure for modi- fying standard street improvements." Commissioner Kotowski then moved that the minutes of the November 10, 1981 Planning Commission meeting be approved as corrected, seconded by Commissioner Howard and unanimously adopted. *** COP~SENT CALENDAR TS 81-26 Tentative Subdivision Map: Lands of McElroy Lands of P~cElroy APN 305-33-22 (51 Mission Way). Commissioner Kotowski moved that TS 81-26 be approved as recommended in the Staff Comment Sheet, seconded by Commissioner Howard and unanimously adopted. *** S 81-31 Continued application of Mr. Jim Blackburn for Blackburn, J. approval of plans and elevations to allow the construction of an additional 3,500 square foot warehouse building on property known as 75 Cristich Lane in an M-1-S (Light Industrial) Zoning District. -2- Vice Chairman Meyer asked for the Site and Architectural Review Committee's report on this application. Commissioner Kotowski reported that the applicant met with the Committee this morning, and the Committee is recommending approval of the plans as redlined. The Committee is also recommending that the plans for parking and landscaping come back to the Committee for approval. He noted that it has been recommended that the parking be reduced from 23 spaces to 22 in order to allow for easier access. Mr. Kee stated that Staff is also recommending approval of this application. Commissioner Campos then moved that S 81-31 be approved subject to the conditions listed in the Staff Comment Sheet and as redlined, seconded b Commissioner Kotowski and unanimously adopted. A copy of the conditions o~ approval are attached hereto and made a part of these minutes. S 81-33 Application of Mr. Arthur Burton for approval Burton, A. of plans and elevations to allow the construction of a 5,980 square foot industrial/warehouse build- ing addition on property known as 524 Forman Drive in an M-1-S (Light Industrial) 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 of this application to the Planning Commission meeting of December 22, 1981 in order that revised plans could be submitted. Mr. Kee stated that Staff is also recommending a continuance of this application. Commissioner Fairbanks moved that the Planning Commission continue S 81-33 to its meeting of December 22, 1981 in order that revised plans could be submitted, seconded by Commissioner Kotowski and unanimously adopted. ~** S 81-34 Application of Mr. Larry Ford on behalf of Ford, L. Planning, Engineering and Development, Inc., for approval of plans and elevations to allow exterior modifications to an existing commercial building and the conversion of a retail building to office use on property known as 2069 & 2075 S. l~inchester Blvd, in a C-3-S (Central Business District/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 subject to the conditions listed in the Staff Comment Sheet and upon the applicant's meeting with the Staff to resolve concerns regarding the driveway. Engineering Manager Helms stated that he met with the applicant this afternoon and an agreement was reached as to concerns regarding the 25' driveway. Mr. Kee stated that Staff is also recommending approval, and explained the remodeling. -3- Commissioner Campos then moved that the Planning Commission approve S 81-34 subject to the conditions listed in the Staff Comment Sheet (a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part of these minutes). This motion was seconded by Commissioner Howard and unanimously adopted. Chairman Kasolas entered the Council Chambers at 7:59 p.m. S £31-30 Continued application of Lampe Construction Company Lampe, J. for approval of plans, elevations, and development schedule of condominiums on property known as 440 & 456 Llewellyn Avenue in an R-2-S (Multiple Family Residential) Zoning District. Mr. Kee explained that this application for Site and Architectural approval is directly related to the application of Lampe Construction (GP 81-08, ZC 81-29) for a General Plan amendment and zone change from R-1 (Single-Family/Low Density Residential) to R-2-S (Multiple Family/Medium Density Residential) for properties known as 440 & 456 Llewellyn Avenue. The City Council at its meeting of November 3, 1981 denied the requested General Plan amendment and zone change for these properties; therefore, Staff is recommending that this application be denied without prejudice, so that this item may be removed from the agenda. Commissioner Fairbanks then moved that S 81-30 be denied without prejudice as recommended by Staff, seconded by Commissioner Kotowski and unanimously adopted. *** PUBLIC HEARINGS UP 81-16 This is the time and place for a public hearing to McBee, S. consider the application of Mr. Stephen McBee for a use permit to allow a motorcycle sales business in an existing building on property known as 2082 S. Winchester Blvd. in a C-3-S (Central Business District/Commercial) Zoning District. The applicant is applying for a use permit to allow a motorcycle sales business in an existing building (formerly Kopper Kettle Donuts). It should be noted that the proposed business is next door to an existing motor- cycle business. Staff is concerned about the potential outdoor display of motor- cycles (in front of the building and in the public right-of-way) and recommends a condition which would read: 1. There shall be no outdoor display or storage of motorcycles or other products. The Planning Department is in the process of notifying the adjacent motorcycle business in regard to outdoor display of merchandise in the public right-of-way. This application has been reviewed by the Police Department and they have no comments. The Planning Department has not received any letters of concern from surrounding property owners. Staff is of the opinion that the use would be compatible with surrounding uses and therefore is recommending approval of this application. -4- Commissioner Fairbanks inquired if this included the sale of street bikes and/or dirt bikes. Mr. Kee stated he thought this would include the sale of both. 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 Meyer moved that the public hearing be closed, seconded by Comm issioner Fairbanks and unanimously adopted. RESOLUTION N0. 2071 Commissioner Campos moved that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2071 approving the application of Mr. Stephen McBee fora use permit to allow a motorcycle sales business in an existing building on property known as 2082 S. Winchester Blvd. in a C-3-S (Central Business District/Commercial) Zoning District, subject to the conditions listed in the Staff Comment Sheet, seconded by Commissioner Meyer and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Howard, Kotowski, Campos, Meyer, Fairbanks, Kasolas NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: Dickson *** UP 81-17 This is the time and place for a public hearing to Thomas, S. consider the application of Mr. Steve Thomas for a 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. Per. Kee reported that Staff is recommending a continuance of this application in order that revised plans could be submitted providing the following: 1. A detailed floor plan indicating the area presently used by The Bodega which will be closed to public assembly/commercial use, and the means of effectuating this closure (i.e., doors, walls, partitions, etc.). 2. Evidence satisfactory to the Building Department illustrating that the proposed decks will not block the main entry (exit). 3. A revised plan indicating the relocation of the walkway which is shown on the plans as having access to Orchard City Drive. Commissioner Meyer stated that the applicant had met with the Site and Archi- _ tectural Review Committee this morning, and the Committee is also recommending a continuance of this item to the December 8, 1981 Planning Commission meeting in order that revised plans showing a detailed floor plan could be submitted. She noted that the applicant is in agreement to a continuance of this application. -5- Commissioner Campos noted that most of the work has been completed and wondered what effect this would have on the application. Mr. Kee explained that Staff has mainly three areas of concern, however, he feels that these concerns can be resolved. Chairman Kasolas stated that he is pleased to see that the applicant has expressed concern over the problems of noise and congestion in the downtown area and is not planning on intensification of use for this area. He wondered what kinds of problems the Police/Fire Departments are having in this area, and expressed interest in finding out whether private security persons might be considered for policing this area. Mr. Kee stated that these concerns could be brought to the attention of the applicant prior to the next meeting, at which time he could respond to some of the concerns. 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 UP 81-17 be continued to the Planning Commission meeting of December 8, 1981, seconded by Commissioner Meyer and unanimously adopted, noting that the concerns expressed by the Commission this evening should be brought to the attention of the applicant. UP 81-18 This is the time and place for a public hearing to Wood, E. consider the application of Mr. Edward Wood, Jr., for approval of a Use Permit to allow an arcade in an existing building on property known as 1684 W. Campbell Avenue (Kirkwood Plaza Shopping Center) in a C-1-S (Neighborhood Commercial) Zoning District. Mr. Kee reported that the Planning Department has received a request from the applicant asking that this application be withdrawn. Therefore, Staff is recommending that this application be denied without prejudice. 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 Meyer moved that the public hearing be closed, seconded by Commissioner Fairbanks and unanimously adopted. RESOLUTION N0. 2072 Commissioner Meyer moved that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2072 denying without prejudice the application of Mr. Edward Wood, Jr., for approval of a use permit to allow an arcade in an existing building on property known as 1684 W. Campbell Avenue (Kirkwood Plaza Shopping Center) in a C-1-S (Neighborhood Commercial) Zoning District, since subject application was withdrawn by the applicant. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Fairbanks and adopted by the following roll call vote: -6- AYES: Commissioners: Howard, Kotowski, Campos, Meyer, Fairbanks, Kasolas NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: Dickson P1ISCELLANEOUS UP 81-06 Consideration of possible revocation of use permit Jacobsen, G1, for property known as 1387 Camden Avenue. Mr. Kee explained that at its meeting of July 13, 1981 the City Council adopted Resolution No. 6155 approving UP 81-06, the application of Mr. Warren Jacobsen, to allow the conversion of a portion of a service station into a retail area for property known as 1387 Camden Avenue. This approval was subject to a 6-month review by the Planning Commission and the conditions of approval. This item is before the Planning Commission at this time in order that a public hearing may be set to consider revocation of this use permit. It is the Staff's opinion that the applicant, Mr. Vern Dickman, has begun operation of this business without satisfactory completion of the conditions of approval. The deficiencies in improvements are listed below: 1. Parking area to be striped. A. Six stalls in front of project not indicated. B. Compact parking stalls not indicated. 2. Landscaping A. Landscape areas should have a variety of plant materials (ground cover, shrub, and tree types). B. A landscape plan shall be submitted to the Planning Department as per condition of approval. 3. New concrete curbing to be installed to define "Jean's Station" entrance and as shown on approved site plan. 4. Installation of stone veneer is not done as shown on approved elevations. Commissioner Meyer reported that the Site and Architectural Review Committee met with the applicant's architect, Warren Jacobsen. The Committee is recommending that a public hearing be set in order to consider the revocation of this use permit since the conditions of approval have not been complied with. RESOLUTION N0. 2073 Commissioner Fairbanks moved that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2073 setting December 22, 1981 as the date of a public hearing to consider possible revocation of a use permit for property known as 1387 Camden Avenue. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Kotowski and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Howard, Kotowski, Campos, Meyer, Fairbanks, Kasolas NOES: Commissioners: done ABSENT: Commissioners: Dickson -7- 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 noted that Staff is recommending a continuance of this appeal in order that revised plans could be submitted. Commissioner Meyer moved that SA 81-38 be continued to December 8, 1981, seconded by Commissioner Fairbanks and unanimously adopted. *** SA 81-47 Appeal of decision of Planning Director denying Pool, C. request for signing on property known as 1262 E. Hamilton Avenue. Mr. Kee explained that the Staff recommendation is for denial as noted in the Staff Comment Sheet; however, at this morning's Site and Architectural Review Committee meeting the applicant requested a continuance of this application to the meeting of December 8, 1981. Commissioner Meyer reported that the Site and Architectural Review Committee is recommending a continuance of this application to December 8, 1981 at the request of the applicant. - Commissioner Fairbanks then moved that the Planning Commission continue SA 81-47 to the Planning Commission meeting of December 8, 1981, seconded by Commissioner Kotowski and unanimously adopted. Referral from Referral from the City Council to schedule a City Council public hearing in order to amend the Land Use Element of the General Plan from "Low Density Residential" to "Public, Semi-Public" for property known as 690 S. San Tomas Aquino Road. Mr. Kee reported that at its meeting of November 3, 1981 the City Council considered the proposed zone change from P-F (Public Facilities) to R-1 (Single- Family Residential) for the subject property. After concluding the public hearing, the Council did not have first reading of the ordinance to effectuate this zone change. Subsequently, the Council referred the matter to the Planning Commission in order that consideration be given to changing the Land Use Element of the General Plan from "Low Density Residential" to "Public Facilities". The Commission has established the second meeting in January as the next meeting to consider General Plan amendments; therefore, Staff is recommending that the Commission set January 26, 1982 as the date for a hearing to consider this matter. RESOLUTION N0. 2074 Commissioner Meyer moved that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2074 setting the date of January 26, 1982 as the date of a public hearing to consider an amendment to the Land Use Element of the General Plan from "Low Density Residential" to "Public, Semi- public" for property known as 690 S. San Tomas Aquino Road, seconded by Commissioner Campos and adopted by the following roll call vote: -8- AYES: Commissioners: Howard, Kotowski, Campos, Meyer, Fairbanks, Kasolas NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: Dickson *** Referral from Referral from the City Council fora review of City Council the guidelines set forth in the San Tomas Task Force Report. Mr. Kee reported that at its meeting of November 3, 1981 the City Council denied first reading of the ordinance for ZC 81-22 (1106, 1130 and 1142 Audrey Avenue). A number of people who spoke at the public hearing on this matter expressed con- cern regarding the issues of residential densities, minimum lot sizes, and development standards in the area. Following the hearing, the Council took action to direct the Planning Commission to evaluate planning guidelines for the San Tomas Area as set forth in the San Tomas Report. He then noted that Staff is recommending the following: 1. That the Planning Commission establish the date of a study session to review the General Plan for the San Tomas Area, and the guide- lines set forth in the San Tomas Task Force Report. 2. That the Planning Commission adopt a resolution setting January 26, 1982 as the date of a hearing to consider any proposed amendments to the Land Use Element of the General Plan for the San Tomas Area. After lengthy discussion by the Commission it was the consensus that the Commission receive additional direction from the Council and that the date for a joint study session between the Council and Commission be set. The City Attorney stated he felt this would be the most appropriate action at this time. Mr. Kee stated that a referral could be sent to the Council asking that a date for a joint study session be set. Commissioner Howard then moved that the Planning Commission hold a study session with the City Council to discuss guidelines and further direction regarding the San Tomas Area and San Tomas Task Force Report. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Fairbanks and adopted with Commissioner Meyer voting "no". At this time, Mr. Lee Peterson appeared before the Commission to present a petition signed by residents in the San Tomas Area opposing any study or re-evaluation of the San Tomas Task Force Report without resident participation and appropriate public notification. A copy of this petition is attached hereto and made a part of these minutes. Commissioner Meyer stated she felt before a study session is held that an inquiry should be sent to the Council asking for direction, since there are no guidelines within which to work. The Chair then requested that the Council be asked to notify the Commission of the meeting date with an agenda to include areas of concern and issues the Council would like to cover during a special study session. -9- Referral from Further study and clarification of Condominium City Council Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Kee reported that the City Council gave first reading to the ordinance approving the new Condominium Zoning District Ordinance on November 3, 1981. At that time a request was made to refer the subject ordinance back to the Planning Commission for further study. Staff is now requesting direction from the Commission as to how this subject should be handled, i.e., set the matter for discussion at a study session, for a committee to review the ordinance, or set the matter for public hearing. Commissioner Fairbanks volunteered to serve on a Planning Commission sub- committee to review this ordinance and come back with recommendations. Chairman Kasolas stated that he felt the Commission has taken action on this item, and has made a recommendation to the Council. He felt the issue before the Commission at this time is whether or not the Commission feels there is any need to review this item f urther. After some discussion, Commissioner Fairbanks moved that the Planning Commission appoint a subcommittee to review the ordinance and come back to the Commission with specific recommendations for this Condominium Zoning District. This motion failed for lack of a second. It was the consensus of the Commission that a referral be sent back to the Council stating that the Planning Commission did not wish to take any further action on this item. *** ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioner Campos, and seconded by Commissioner Howard, that the Planning Commission meeting be adjourned. The meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m. APPROVED: George C. Kasolas Chairman ATTEST: Arthur A. Kee Secretary RECORDED: Jeannine Wade Recording Secretary