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PC Min 05/05/1981PLANNING COP1h1ISSI0N CITY OF CAMPBELL, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, 7:30 P.P1. PIINUTES MAY 5, 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, hleyer, 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 April 21, 1981 Commissioner Meyer moved that the minutes of the regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting of April 21, 1981 be approved as submitted, seconded by Commissioner Kotowski and unanimously adopted. PUBLIC HEARINGS PD 81-04 This is the time and place for a public hearing McElroy, T. to consider the application of P1r. Terry h1cElroy fora planned development permit and approval of plans, elevations and development schedule to allow construction of 5 townhomes on property known as 51 Plission Way in a P-D (Planned Development) Zoning District. Commissioner hleyer 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 to the meeting of June 2 in order that revised plans could be submitted. The applicant was in agreement with the recommended continuance. Chairman Kasolas opened the public hearing and invited anyone in the audience to speak for or against this application. hir. Ray Johnson of 31 Mission Way appeared to inquire about the plans. i1r. Kee suggested that Mr. Johnson contact the Planning Office to review the revised plans when they are submitted. No one else wishing to speak, Commissioner Dickson moved that PD 81-04 be continued to June 2, 1981, seconded by Commissioner hleyer and unanimously adopted. *** -2- PD 81-05 ~ This is the time and place fora public hearing Stinson, W. to consider the application of Mr. t~Jilliam Stinson for a planned development permit and approval of plans, elevations and development schedule to allow construction of a 2,200 square foot warehouse/office building on property known as 260 Dillon Avenue in a P-D (Planned Development/ Industrial) Zoning District. Commissioner Meyer reported that the applicant met with the Site and Architectural Review Committee this morning, and the Committee is recommending approval of the ~'`', plans as redlined. She noted that the Staff is going to inspect the tree on the site to see if it can be saved. Engineering Manager Helms reported that he and Mr. Kee inspected the tree and they feel that it will probably have to be removed. Chairman Kasolas opened the public hearing and invited anyone in the audience to speak for or against this project. Mr. Melvin Hill, representing the applicant, stated that the applicant is in concurrence with all the recommended conditions of approval. No one else wishing to speak, Commissioner Meyer moved that the public hearing be closed, seconded by Commissioner Pack and unanimously adopted. RESOLUTION N0. 1998 Commissioner Kotowski moved that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 1998 recommending approval of a planned development permit and approval of plans, elevations, and development schedule to allow construction of a 2,200 square foot warehouse/ office building on property known as 260 Dillon Avenue in a P-D (Planned Development/Industrial) Zoning District, seconded by Commissioner Pack and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Pack, Kotowski, Campos, Meyer, Dickson, Fairbanks, Kasolas NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: None ~** ZC 81-11 This is the time and place fora public hearing to Swenson, B. consider the application of P~1r. Barry Swenson on behalf of the Control Data Corporation for a zone change from C-2-S (Commercial) to P-D (Planned Development), and approval of a planned development permit to allow the construction of a 40,000 square foot office and storage building on property known as 700 W. Hamilton Avenue in a C-2-S (Commercial) Zoning District. Mr. Kee reported that the applicant has requested that this application be withdrawn. -3- Chairman Kasolas opened the public hearing and invited anyone in the audience to speak for or against this item. No one wishing to speak, Commissioner Pack moved that the public hearing be closed, seconded by Commissioner Kotowski and unanimously adopted,. RESOLUTION N0. 1999 Commissioner Pack moved that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 1999 denying without prejudice the application of Mr. Barry Swenson on behalf of the Control Data Corpora- tion for a zone change from C-2-S (Commercial) to P-D (Planned Development), and approval of a planned development permit to allow the construction of a 40,000 square foot office and storage building on property known as 700 LJ. Hamilton Avenue in a C-2-S (General Commercial) Zoning District, seconded by Commissioner Kotowski and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Pack, Kotowski, Campos, Meyer, Dickson, Fairbanks, Kasolas ' NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: None *** ZC 81-12 This is the time and place fora public hearing Johnson, B. to consider the application of ~1r. Bruce Johnson on behalf of Photo Layout Systems fora zone Chan e from R-1 (Single Family Residential) to P-D Planned Development) and approval of plans, elevations and development schedule to allow construction of 5 single family homes and the retention of an existing house on property known as 1399 and 1411 Harriet Avenue in an R-1 (Single Family Residential) Zoning District. Commissioner Meyer reported that the applicant met with the Site and Architectural Review Committee this morning, and the Committee is recommending approval as redlined. She further noted that the landscape plans were also approved this morning. P•1r. Kee stated that Staff is also recommending approval of this application. Commissioner Pack inquired of Mr. Kee how this project differs from one considered by the Commission at its April 21, 1981 meeting (Conditional Exception - 1520 & 1532 Van Dusen Lane). P1r. Kee explained that the Conditional Exception considered by the Commission included lots in the San Tomas Area, and the Council has a policy regarding larger than minimum lot sizes in that area--that was the basis for the Staff recommendation of denial on the conditional exception, plus the fact that there were no unusual circumstances warranting a reduction in the lot widths as requested. -4- Mr. Stafford explained that all of the lots meet the requirements for size. Commissioner Fairbanks inquired about how the private street would look. Engineering P•1anager Helms responded that the Public !~lorks Department does not become involved with private streets. Mr. Helms then explained the drainage system in that area. Chairman Kasolas then opened the public hearing and invited anyone in the audience to speak for or against this project. Mr. Bruce Johnson, representing the applicant, spoke in favor of this project and noted that the applicant is agreeable with all the conditions of approval. Mr. Ron Perry of 1420 Harriet Avenue explained that there has been a run-off problem in this area. Commissioner Kotowski inquired if there are plans to improve Harriet Avenue. Engineering Manager Helms stated that there are no plans at this time for the improvement of Harriet Avenue. Mr. Lopez of 1391 Harriet also spoke about the drainage problem in this area, noting that every winter the street is inundated. Engineering Dlanager Helms assured the Commission that before this development obtains final approval the developer would have to process and file a tract map and street improvement plans. The street improvement plans will address the drainage problems. No one else wishing to speak, Commissioner Meyer moved that the public hearing be closed, seconded by Commissioner Pack and unanimously adopted. RESOLUTION N0. 2000 Commissioner Pack moved that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2000 recommending approval of a zone change from R-1 (Single Family Residential) to P-D (Planned Development) for property known as 1399 and 1411 Harriet Avenue, seconded by Commissioner Kotowski and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Pack, Kotowski, Campos, Fleyer, Dickson, Fairbanks, Kasolas NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: None RESOLUTION N0. 2001 Commissioner Pack moved that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2001 recommending approval of plans, elevations, and development schedule to allow construction of 5 single family homes and the retention of an existing house on property known as 1399 and 1411 Harriet Avenue. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Kotowski and adopted by the following roll call vote: -5- AYES: Commissioners: Pack, Kotowski, Campos, Pieyer, Dickson, Fairbanks, Kasolas NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: None The Commission took a break at 8:22 p.m.; the meeting reconvened at 8:38 p.m. UP 81-08 This is the time and place for a public hearing Perrone, C. to consider the application of Mr. Clement Perrone fora use permit to allow the estab- lishment of a cocktail lounge and approval of an on-site liquor permit for property known as 1777 S. Bascom Avenue in a C-2-S (General Commercial) Zoning District. Mr. Kee explained that the applicant is applying fora use permit to serve alcoholic beverages in a proposed cocktail lounge. The proposed lounge is located within an existing commercial building and will occupy approximately 4,400 square feet. Staff has referred this application to the Police and Fire Departments for their comments. The Fire Department has recommended four conditions of approval and the Police Department had no comment on this application. He stated Staff is recommending approval of this application, subject to 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. ~1r. Leonard Licardo, representing the applicant, appeared before the Commission to answer any questions. He noted that the owner had hoped to make this a quasi-private club, with possibly a door charge. Commissioner Campos inquired as to what would constitute a member. Per. Licardo responded that the owner hoped to have a pre-paid door charge, with reservations being made in advance. P~1r. Bob Miller of Ortho P~attress appeared before the Commission to explain that he is not in favor of this proposed use. He noted that one of the uses his company tries to avoid being adjacent to is cocktail lounges. He further noted that he felt there might be a parking problem. He stated they are open five nights a week until 9 p.m. He also felt there would be a problem with the loud music. P~1r. Licardo stated that it is the intent of the owner to not have any live music until after 9 p.m., and he did not feel there would be any conflict whatsoever. -6- No one else wishing to speak, Commissioner Meyer moved that the public hearing be closed, seconded by Commissioner Pack and unanimously adopted. At this time Commissioner Dickson announced that he would be abstaining on this application since he is morally opposed to this type of use. RESOLUTION N0. 2002 Commissioner Meyer moved that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2002 approving a use permit to allow the establishment of a cocktail lounge and approval of an on-site liquor permit for property known as 1777 S. Bascom Avenue in a C-2-S (General Commercial) ' Zoning District, seconded by Commissioner Pack and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Pack, Kotowski, Meyer, Fairbanks, Kasolas NOES: Commissioners: Campos ABSENT: Commissioners: None ABSTAIN: Commissioners: Dickson MISCELLANEOUS SA 81-11 Continued application of Mr. Iraj Vassigh for Vassigh, I. approval of a sign permit to allow the refacing of an existing free-standing sign on property known as 100 t~l. Hamilton Avenue in a C-2-S (General Commercial) Zoning District. Per. Kee explained that the applicant has requested a continuance to the Planning Commission meeting of June 2, 1981. Commissioner Pack then moved that SA 81-11 be continued to the June 2, 1981 Planning Commission meeting, seconded by Commissioner P1eyer and unanimously adopted. *** SA 81-14 Application of P~1r. Jerry Herbst for approval of Herbst, J. a free-standing sign (14 feet in height, 66 square feet in area) on property known as 1311 Camden Avenue in a C-2-S (General Commercial) Zoning District. Commissioner P~1eyer reported that the applicant met with the Site and Architectural Review Committee this morning, and the Committee is recommending denial of this application. She noted that the applicant is agreeable with this recommendation, and would be submitting another application. Commissioner P•1eyer then moved that the Planning Commission deny this applica- tion, as recommended in the Staff Comment Sheet, in order that the applicant could re-apply, seconded by ,Commissioner Dickson and unanimously adopted. *** -7- for a Application of Tager Construction Co. minor modification to the required sideyard Request for the construction of a second sideyard Setback setback to allow ro erty known as 183 Del story addition on P P Single Family Residential) Prado Drive in an R-1 Zoning .District. uesting a minor modification to the licant is req wire a sideyard orted that the aPP ro osal indicates the construction o a Mr. Kee rep Thep P ically would req sideyard setback requirements• addition which typ s uare foot second storYosed plan indicates a setback of 5 feet from bo 1,387 q 5 feet. The prop setback of 8• ro erty lines. the north and south P p ma permit a minimum side yard of five feet for Commission Y finds that said The Planning addition when ~t in the neighborhood buildings proposed for a second story ersons residing side yards willWelfabe ofttheeCity•to P that the fence or the general ue situation ~n lines, The yard areas of the uently t his particular subdivisih thespropertyhat uniq lding line and conseq n- T ned wit hbor s buy lines are not alig owner may be disrupted with the co property owners extend over to tro erty that any damage the garden area of an adjacen ~o osed. Staff is recommending royal. struction of an addition asp P ve etation be repaired as a condition of this ap ro erty to existing g uest. the Commission that letteasnorobjectionsatonthps req He further informed that they ha owners had been received stating Co,~,mission approve this tback to allow construction of a second story ommissioner Dickson thee moved that the Plann~n e econded by Commissioner C and s request for aroiertY known as 183 Del Prado Dr~v addition on p p adopted. P~9eyer and unanimously *** e from Robert Kadjevich reviously approved Request of Mr. 115 & 139 pp 81-03 condominiucated on pr perty known as Kadjevich, R• project to Dot Avenue. uest and a royal of this cement Zoning Planned Develop qr, Kee explained that S to ~ S copse scent with the P o inion that i the applicant will be ablefo~ thdiseproject. i s of the p District. He further noted that the submittal of the tentative subdivision map t would be a , change with ro ec , eared to explain that he feels this p ~ Mr. Kadjevich app better concept with townhomes. arking requirements would be. hose of condominiums as approved. Commissioner Dickson inquired what the p to t would be identical uested per, Kee noted that they Commission approve the req a roved project located reviously C ~issioner Meyer and ommissioner Pack then Sotodtownhomes forna1Pg nded by C e from condominium This motion was seco Chang 139 pot Avenue. at 115 & _ __,.,,,, -8- PD 80-02 Application of Babet Financial Corporation for Babet Financial approval of landscape plans for a previously Corporation approved application on property known as 51 E. Campbell Avenue. Commissioner P~1eyer reported that the applicant had met with the Site and Architectural Review Committee this morning, and the Committee is recommending approval with any changes that the Landscape Advisor might have. Mr. Kee stated that Staff is also recommending approval subject to any recommendations of the Landscape Advisor. Mr. Bill Errico, representing the applicant, appeared before the Commission to note the importance of the time frame within which he has to work. They hope to begin construction sometime in June. Commissioner Meyer then moved that the Planning Commission approve the landscape plan as submitted subject to the condition that any recommendation made by the Landscape Advisor also be included. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Campos and adopted with Commissioner Pack abstaining due to a possible conflict of interest. *** Staff Report Report regarding installation of other than standard street improvements along Steinway Avenue. Engineering Manager Helms made a presentation on the background of this item, stating that the City Council had adopted a resolution providing for approval of other than standard street improvements for certain areas within the City. He noted that Steinway Avenue is the first street to be considered since adoption of the resolution. After a Staff analysis, it was determined to recommend that no deviation from curb to curb standards be made for Steinway Avenue. It is recommended that Steinway be improved for one moving lane of traffic in each direction, with parking on each side of the street. He noted that the only exception Staff would recommend for Steinway would be an asphalt sidewalk rather than a concrete sidewalk. After further discussion about Steinway Avenue, it was the consensus that a committee be established to come back with a process by which streets would be considered, and what role the Commission would have in the determination of other than standard improvements. Engineering Planager Helms stated that the Committee could come back with projected alternatives. The Chair then appointed Commissioners Fairbanks and Dickson to work with Mr. Helms as a committee to come up with a process for reviewing these streets. It was the consensus of the Commission that this item be continued to June 2, 1981. *** -9- Staff Report Report on conversion of garages in Campbell. P1r. Kee reviewed with the Commission the policy of the City regarding conversion of garages in Campbell. After lengthy discussion, it was the consensus of the Commission that this report be forwarded to the City Council by formal referral in order that the Council might communicate input and direction to the Commission on whether or not the current policy should be changed. Afl,l(ll IRNP~IFNT Commissioner Meyer moved that the meeting be adjourned, seconded by Commissioner Kotowski, and unanimously adopted. The meeting adjourned at 9:44 p.m. APPROVED: George C. Kasolas Chairman ATTEST: Arthur A. Kee Secretary RECORDED: Jeannine Wade Recording Secretary