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PC Min 07/21/1981PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF CAMPBELL, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, 7:30 P.M. MINUTES JULY 21, 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: Pack, Kotowski, Campos, Meyer, Dickson, Fairbanks, Chairman Kasolas; Planning Director Arthur A. Kee, Principal Planner Philip J. Stafford, Engineering Manager Bill Helms, City Attorney J. Robert Dempster, Recording Secretary Jeannine Wade. Absent None APPROVAL OF MINUTES July 7, 1981 Commissioner Meyer moved that the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission on July 7, 1981, be approved as submitted, seconded by Commissioner Kotowski and unanimously adopted. Chairman Kasolas then announced that this would be the last meeting Commissioner Pack will attend, since she has submitted her resignation to the Council noting she will be moving out of the City. He then thanked Commissioner Pack for serving on the Commission and noted that she will surely be missed by her fellow Commissioners. RESOLUTION N0. 2025 Commissioner Commission a~ Commissioner Commission. Commissioner vote: Dickson moved that the Planning iopt Resolution No. 2025 commending Pack for serving on the Planning This motion was seconded by Meyer and adopted by the following AYES: Commissioners: Kotowski, Campos, P~eyer, Dickson, Fairbanks, Kasolas NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: Pack CONSENT CALENDAR TS 81-15 Tentative Subdivision Map: Lands of McClintock Lands of McClintock and Schovanec. APN 413-23-41 & 42 (123 & 135 and Schovanec Redding Road). I -2- TS 81-16 Tentative Subdivision Map: Lands of Tucker Lands of Tucker APN 413-25-30 (90 Redding Road). Mr. Kee reported that Staff had originally recommended denial of TS 81-16~ however after meeting with the Engineer and resolving all the concerns, Staff is now recommending approval of this tentative subdivision map and the Public Works Staff is also in agreement with this recommendation. Commissioner Pack then moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval to the City Council of the above referenced tentative subdivision maps subject to the conditions listed in the respective Staff Comment Sheets. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Meyer and adopted with Commissioners Dickson and Fairbanks voting "no". *** ARCHITECTURAL APPROVALS S 81-17 Continued application of Mr. H. Rubinstein for Rubinstein, H. approval of plans and elevations to allow con- struction of a professional office building on property known as 42 W. Campbell Avenue in a P-0 (Professional Office) Zoning District. Mr. Kee reported that a request has been received from the applicant for a continuance of this application to the August 4 Planning Commission meeting. Commissioner Meyer then moved that the Planning Commission continue S 81-17 to the Planning Commission meeting of August 4, 1981, seconded by Commissioner Pack and unanimously adopted. *** S 81-09 Continued application of Mr. Gary Kanawyer for Kanawyer, G. approval of plans and elevations to allow con- struction of an additional 1,500 square foot warehousing building on property known as 70 Cristich Lane in an Pi-1-S (Light Industrial) Zoning District. Mr. Kee reported that this item was continued from the previous Planning Commission meetings of July 7, 1981 and April 27, 1981 so the applicant could have an opportunity to secure necessary building permits for a previous application (S 78-30). At this time, the applicant has not secured any building permits for the construction of the existing building as proposed under S 78-30. Staff is of the opinion that because there has been no significant progress in regard to the previous application, the Commission should remove this item (S 81-09) from the agenda. The applicant concurs with the recommended action. RESOLUTION N0. 2026 Commissioner Fairbanks moved that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2026 denying without prejudice S 81-08 in order to remove this item from the agenda, seconded by Commissioner Kotowski and adopted by the following roll call vote: -3- AYES: Commissioners: NOES: Commissioners: ABSENT: Commissioners: Pack, Kotowski, Campos, Fairbanks, Kasolas None None Meyer, Dickson, S 81-19 Continued application of Mr. Kurt Anderson for Anderson, K. approval of plans and elevations to allow the construction of a7,230 square foot retail/office building on property known as 1600 S. Winchester Boulevard in a C-1-S (Neighborhood Commercial) Zoning District. Mr. Kee stated that the applicant has requested a continuance of this applica- tion to the first meeting in September, since the property has recently been sold. Commissioner Pack inquired if anything could be done about the weed problem on the site. Mr. Kee stated that this could be brought to the attention of the Fire Department should the Commission so desire. Commissioner Meyer then moved that S 81-19 be continued to the Planning Commission meeting of September 1, 1981, seconded by Commissioner Pack and unanimously adopted. S 81-21 Application of Mr. Bruce Johnson for approval of Johnson, B. plans and elevations to allow the construction of a 20,836 square foot industrial warehouse building on property known as 251 Cristich Lane in an M-1-S (Light Industrial) Zoning District. Mr. Kee reported that originally Staff had recommended a continuance of this application, however after meeting with the applicant it was the consensus that the concerns could be resolved by submitting revised plans which could come back to the Site and Architectural Review Committee or Staff. Commissioner Meyer reported that the applicant met with the Site and Architectural Review Committee this morning, and the Committee is recommending approval subject to revised plans being submitted. After brief discussion regarding site layout and fencing, Commissioner Meyer moved that the Planning Commission approve S 81-21 subject to the revised plans coming back before the Site and Architectural Review Committee, and subject to the conditions listed in the Staff Comment Sheet. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Kotowski and unanimously adopted. *** -4- PUBLIC HEARINGS S 81-20 This is the time and place for a public hearing Johnson, B. to consider the application of Mr. Bruce Johnson for approval of plans and elevations to allow construction of a 20-unit condominium project on property known as 370 Union Avenue in a R-3-S (Multiple Family Residential) Zoning District. Mr. Kee reported that Staff is recommending approval of this application. He noted that the Architectural Advisor is of the opinion that this project is acceptable. Commissioner Meyer 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. Chairman Kasolas opened the public hearing and invited anyone in the audience to speak for or against this application. Mr. Bruce Johnson, applicant, appeared before the Commission to respond to any questions they might have. No one having any questions, Commissioner Pack moved that the public hearing be closed, seconded by Commissioner Kotowski and unanimously adopted. RESOLUTION N0. 2027 Commissioner Campos moved that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2027 approving the application of Mr. Bruce Johnson for approval of plans and elevations to allow construction of a 20-unit condominium project on property known as 370 Union Avenue in an R-3-S (Multiple Family Residential) Zoning District, seconded by Commissioner Pack and unanimously adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Pack, Kotowski, Campos, Meyer, Dickson, Fairbanks, Kasolas NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: None *** V 81-02 This is the time and place fora continued public Osterlund, H. hearing to consider the application of Mr. Harold Osterlund for a six-foot variance to the front yard setback requirement to allow the construction of an 1,860 square foot office addition to an existing building on property known as 541 Division Street in a CM:6-80 (Controlled Manufacturing) Zoning District. Mr. Kee stated that after meeting with the applicant it has been determined that all problems can be resolved by approval of a 3-foot variance subject to the conditions listed in the Staff Comment Sheet. -5- He further noted that the existing building is located 44 feet from the street curb. At the present time, the public right-of-way extends 17 feet to the north of the curb, leaving the existing building with a 27-foot front yard setback. This is consistent with the Ch1:B (Controlled Manufacturing) Zoning District which requires a 25-foot front yard. The Public Works Department has indicated that it would support the abandonment of 8 feet of the existing 17-foot right-of-way, since the street improvements are completed and there are no plans to widen Division Street. If the Council approves this abandonment, the existing building would be set back 35 feet from the new property line. With the abandonment of 8 feet of public right-of-way and a reduction of the proposed building addition from 15 feet to 13 feet, the applicant would require approval of a 3-foot variance rather than a 6-foot variance. The 3-foot variance would reduce the required setback by approximately 12 percent. The intent of the ordinance is to provide for open space between the building and the street. With the building addition there would be 31 feet of landscaping between the curb and the building which in Staff's opinion is in accord with the intent of the Zoning Ordinance. The variance will not be detrimental to the neighborhood. Chairman Kasolas opened the public hearing and invited anyone in the audience to speak for or against this application. Mr. Harold Osterlund appeared before the Commission to answer any questions they might have. He stated that he is in agreement with the conditions recommended by Staff. No one else wishing to speak, Commissioner Kotowski moved that the hearing be closed, seconded by Commissioner Meyer and unanimously adopted. Commissioners Dickson and Fairbanks expressed concern about a hardship existing in accord with the "Checklist for Variance Cases." RESOLUTION N0. 2028 Commissioner Pack moved that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2028 approving a three-foot variance to the front-yard setback requirement to allow the construction of an office addition to an existing building on property known as 541 Division Street in a CM:B-80 (Controlled Manufacturing) Zoning District, seconded by Commissioner Meyer and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Pack, Kotowski, Campos, Meyer, Kasolas NOES: Commissioners: Dickson, Fairbanks ABSENT: Commissioners: None *** ZC 81-19 This is the time and place for a continued public w { DuVon, G. hearing to consider the application of Mr. Gabor DuVon fora zone change from R-3-S (Multiple Family Residential) to P-D (Planned Development) and approval of plans, elevations and development schedule to allow construction of 46 townhomes on ` -6- property known as 14301 S. Bascom Avenue in an R-3-S (Multiple Family Residential) Zoning District. -- Mr. Kee reported that Staff is recommending approval of this application, subject to the conditions listed in the Staff Comment Sheet; which includes the condition that revised plans are to be approved by the Planning Director upon recommendation of the Architectural Advisor. Commissioner hleyer reported that the applicant met with the Site and Architectural Review Committee this morning, and the Committee is also recommending approval subject to the conditions listed in the Staff Comment Sheet. ,a Chairman Kasolas opened the public hearing and invited anyone in the audience to speak for or against this application. Mr. Gabor DuVon appeared before the Commission to answer any questions they might have. No one wishing to speak, Commissioner Fairbanks moved that the public hearing be closed, seconded by Commissioner Kotowski and unanimously adopted. RESOLUTION N0. 2029 Commissioner Meyer moved that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2029 recommending approval of a zone change from R-3-S (Multiple Family Residential) to P-D (Planned Development), seconded by Commissioner Fairbanks and unanimously adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Pack, Kotowski, Campos, Meyer, Dickson, Fairbanks, Kasolas NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: None RESOLUTION N0. 2030 Commissioner Meyer moved that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2030 recommending approval of plans, elevations and development schedule to allow construction of 46 townhomes on property known as 14301 S. Bascom Avenue in an R-3-S (Multiple Family Residential) Zoning District. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Fairbanks and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Pack, Kotowski, Campos, Meyer, Dickson, Fairbanks, Kasolas NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: None -7- ZC 81-23 This is the time and place for a public hearing City-initiated to consider the City-initiated application for a zone change from R-2-S (Multiple Family Residential) to R-M-S (Multiple Family Residential) for properties known as 33 and 101 Redding Road in a R-2-S (Multiple Family Residential) Zoning District. Mr. Stafford reported that at its meeting of March 10, 1980 the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1271 amending the Land Use Element of the General Plan of the City of Campbell from Medium Density Residential (14-20 units per gross acre) to Low-Medium Density Residential (6-13 units per gross acre) for the subject properties along Redding Road. The Zoning Map at tl Family Residential) residential density Consequently, Staff bring the zoning of designation. pis time indicates the properties in an R-2-S (Pultiple Zoning District, which is not consistent with the as shown on the Land Use Element of the General Plan. is recommending a zone change from R-2-S to R-M-S to these properties into conformance with the General Plan The property located at 33 Redding Road is presently developed with a single family residence. The other property located at 101 Redding Road is presently developed with condominiums at a density of 16.5 units per gross acre. This second property will become a legal non-conforming use with the change in the proposed zoning in that the existing residential density will exceed the allowable number of units as specified by the R-M-S (Multiple Family Residential) Zoning District. 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 Dickson moved that the public hearing be closed, seconded by Commissioner Meyer and unanimously adopted. RESOLUTION P~0. 2031 Commissioner Dickson moved that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2031 recommending approval of a City-initiated application for a zone chan e from R-2-S (Multiple Family Residential) to R-M-S Low-h1edium Density Residential) for properties known as 33 and 101 Redding Road in an R-2-S (Multiple Family Residential) Zoning District, seconded by Commissioner Fairbanks and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Pack, Kotowski, Campos, Meyer, Dickson, Fairbanks, Kasolas NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: None *** i i -8- MISCELLANEOUS The Commission acknowledged the communication from the Park and Recreation Commission, dated July 16, 1981, regarding the application of Capitola Knolls for property located at 901 Campisi Way. *** The Commission then ackowledged the Referral from the City Council regarding the approved use permit to allow the conversion of a portio~~ of a service station into a retail sales area. (UP 81-06, application of Mr. Warren Jacobsen, 1387 Camden Avenue). **~ The Chair then recognized the Referral from the City Council regarding composition of a study committee for the downtown area general plan review. The Chair then appointed Commissioner Kotowski and himself to sit on this Committee. *** ITEMS BROUGHT UP BY COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Fairbanks then inquired as to the status of whether or not Campbell Racquet Ball Club has a tanning studio permit. Mr. Kee stated Staff will report back at the next meeting. *** An,l(111RNMFNT Commissioner Dickson moved that the meeting be adjourned, seconded by Commissioner Meyer and unanimously adopted. The meeting adjourned at 9:13 p.m. APPROVED: George C. Kasolas Chairman ATTEST: Arthur A. Kee ecretary RECORDED: Jeannine Wade Secretary