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PC Min 04/21/1981PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF CAMPBELL, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, 7:30 P.M. MINUTES APRIL 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 (7:42 p.m.); Planning Director Arthur A. Kee, Principal Planner Philip J. Stafford, Engineering Manager Bill Helms, City Attorney J. Robert Dempster (7:50 p.m.), Recording Secretary Jeannine Wade. Absent None APPROVAL OF MINUTES April 7, 1981 Commissioner Pack moved that the minutes of the regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting of April 7, 1981 be approved as submitted, seconded by Commissioner Kotowski and unanimously adopted. COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Kee reported that communications received relate to specific items on this evening's agenda and would be discussed at the time the item is considered. CONSENT CALENDAR Commissioner Pack moved that the following items be approved, seconded by Commissioner Kotowski, and adopted with Commissioners Fairbanks and Dickson voting "no" on TS 81-09, Lands of Castagnolo (1155 Smith Avenue). TS 81-08 Lands of Antonicic TS 81-09 Lands of Castagnolo TS 81-10 Lands of Bradko Enterprises TS 81-11 Lands of Rose Tentative Subdivision Map: Lands of Antonicic APN 307-47-31 (1444 W. Latimer Avenue). Tentative Subdivision Map: Lands of Castagnolo APN 406-3-22 (1155 Smith Avenue). Tentative Subdivision Map: Lands of Bradko Enterprises, APN 279-40-11, 12, 13 & 14 (215, 223 & 229 N. Central Avenue). Tentative Subdivision Map: Lands of Rose APN 279-38-16 (44 E. Latimer Avenue). *** -2- Chairman Kasolas entered the Council Chambers at 7:42 p.m. *** ARCHITECTURAL APPROVALS S 81-12 Continued application of Mr. Luis Pina for Pina, L. approval of plans and elevations to construct a 10,542 square foot commercial (retail) building on property known as 20D7 S. Bascom Avenue in a C-2-S (General Commercial) 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 further noted the Committee is recommending deletion of Condition No. 1, and recommended a dutch gabled roof rather than a hipped roof. Mr. Stafford explained that the plans as redlined provide for 14.5% of landscaping, or 4,280 square feet of landscaping treatment; and a parking ratio of 1:202. Commissioner Pack then moved that S 81-12 be approved as redlined and subject to the conditions listed in the Staff Comment Sheet with deletion of Condition No. 1, seconded by Commissioner Meyer and unanimously adopted. A copy of the Conditions of Approval are attached hereto and made a part of these minutes. S 81-15 Application of Mr. Vito Adragna for approval of Adragna, V. plans and elevations to construct a professional office building on property known as 476, 478, and 486 E. Campbell Avenue in a C-2-S (General Commercial) Zoning District. Commissioner Meyer reported that the applicant had met with the Site and Architectural Review Committee this morning, and the Committee is recommending approval of the plans as redlined. She then asked Engineering Manager Helms to explain the traffic visbility. Mr. Helms explained the egress/ingress situation and gave history of the parcels involved as they related to the loop street construction. He noted that the Public Works Department finds no problem with sign distance or access, and according to the book this is not a hazardous situation. Commissioner Kotowski then moved that S 81-15 be approved subject to the conditions listed in the Staff Comment Sheet, seconded by Commissioner Dickson and unanimously adopted. A copy of these Conditions of Approval are attached hereto as part of this record. *** -3- S 81-16 Application of Mr. James Griffith for approval Griffith, J. of plans and elevations to construct a 10,200 square foot warehouse building on property known as 260 Cristich Lane in a ~~1-1-S (Light Industrial) Zoning District. Commissioner Meyer reported that after meeting with the applicant this morning, the Site and Architectural Review Committee is recommending approval of the plans as redlined. She noted that Staff has added bumper stops to the plans. Commissioner Meyer then moved that S 81-16 be approved subject to the conditions listed in the Staff Comment Sheet, seconded by Commissioner Pack and unanimously adopted. *** S 81-09 Continued application for Mr. Gary Kanawyer Kanawyer, G. for approval of plans and elevations to allow construction of an additional 1,500 square foot warehousing building on property known as 70 Cristich Lane in an M-1-S (Light Industrial) Zoning District. Mr. Kee reported that the applicant is in concurrence with Staff's recommendation to the July 7, 1981 Planning Commission meeting. Commissioner Meyer then moved that S 81-09 be continued to July 7, 1981, seconded by Commissioner Kotowski and unanimously adopted. *** PUBLIC HEARINGS ZC 80-15 This is the time and place for a continued LaGuisa, J. public hearing to consider the application of Mr. Jere LaGuisa for approval of a modi- fication to approved plans and elevations to allow the construction of 12 condominiums on property known as 950 & 954 Apricot Avenue in a P-D (Planned Development/High Density Residential) Zoning District. Commissioner Meyer reported that the Site and Architectural Review Committee, after meeting with the applicant this morning, is recommending approval of these plans. She further noted that all conditions of Staff have been met. Mr. Kee stated that Staff is also recommending approval of these plans. 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 Pack and unanimously.adopted. -4- RESOLUTION N0. 1997 Commissioner Kotowski moved that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 1997 recommending approval of a modification to approved plans and elevations to allow the construction of 12 condominiums on property known as 950 and 954 Apricot Avenue in a P-D (Planned Development/ High Density Residential) Zoning District, seconded by Commissioner Meyer and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Pack, Kotowski, Campos, Meyer, Dickson, Fairbanks NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: None ABSTAIN: Commissioners: Kasolas Chairman Kasolas then interest. Chairman Kasolas then meeting since he told this evening until of next on the agenda. stated that he abstained due to a possible conflict of *** noted that Item No. 10 would be taken up later in the the applicant that it would probably not be considered ter 9:00. It was then decided to consider Item No. 12 UP 80-16 Request of Mr. Donald Kaye on behalf of D & D D & D Kaye, Inc. Kaye, Inc. for approval of a modification to _ the approved site plans and elevations for property known as 500, 510 and 556 Sunnyoaks Avenue. Commissioner Meyer reported that after meeting with the applicant this morning, the Site and Architectural Review Committee is recommending denial of the plans as presented. She noted that the reason for denial is because of a procedural problem. Mr. Kee then explained the background on this item noting that at its regularly scheduled meeting of August 5, 1980 the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 1918 which approved the applicant's request to construct 22 townhomes on the subject property. The original plans which were approved indicated a two-foot offset between unit type "A" and unit type "B". Additionally, the site plan indicated small planter areas at the offset locations. The Tentative Subdivision Map reflected these offsets. The applicant at this time is requesting approval of a modified site plan which indicates the elimination of these offsets and these planter areas. During the period between the approval of the Tentative Subdivision Map and the Final Map, and during the period between Planning Commission approval and final working drawings for building permits, these modifications have taken place. Staff is of the opinion that the approve site plans and elevations are more desirable and is recommending denial of the requested modifications. If the Commission finds the elimination of the building offsets as acceptable, then Staff is recommending that the planter areas be re-introduced as redlined on the presented plans. -5- He further noted that the Architectural Advisor was asked his opinion on the change in elevations. His opinion was that the overall plans have not changed that much; in terms of architectural design this is still an exciting develop- ment. He again noted that there is a procedural problem with what is being presented to the Commission this evening; the project is not being constructed as approved by the Commission. Mr. Kee stated that steps have been taken to review final maps with approved plans in order that this will not likely occur in the future. Commissioner Dickson stated he would have a problem with approving a request like this; he felt the projects should be constructed as approved. The Chairman then invited anyone in the audience to speak on this item. Mr. Ken Rodrigues, architect for the project, appeared to explain the 2' offset to the Commission; he noted that it had been placed at the other end of the buildings. Motion Commissioner Pack then moved for approval of the requested modification to the site plans. Chairman Kasolas, after relinquishing the chair, seconded this motion. After considerable dicussion regarding the procedural basis of the Committee's recommendation for denial andthe Architectural Advisor's determination that the overall plans had not changed that much, this motion failed by the following by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Pack, Kotowski, Kasolas NOES: Commissioners: Campos, Meyer, Dickson, Fairbanks ABSENT: Commissioners: None Motion After further discussion and a presentation by Mr. Don Kaye noting this change had not been made to create a problem, Commissioner Meyer moved that the Planning Commission reconsider this modification, seconded by Commissioner Pack and assed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Pack, Kotowski, Meyer, Kasolas NOES: Commissioners: Campos, Dickson, Fairbanks ABSENT: Commissioners: None Motion Commissioner Pack then moved for approval of this modification based on the determination of the Architectural Advisor that the overall plans had not changed that much, seconded by Commissioner Kotowski and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Pack, Kotowski, Meyer, Kasolas NOES: Commissioners: Campos, Dickson, Fairbanks ABSENT: Commissioners: None *** -6- The Commission took a break at 8:52; the meeting reconvened at 9:12 p.m. Conditional Proposed Tentative Parcel Map for Lands of Exception Parashis, located at 1520 and 1532 Van Dusen Lane in an R-1 (Single Family) Zoning District. Mr. Stafford reported that the applicant is requesting approval of a conditional exception to the subdivision ordinance which would allow the subdivision of two existing lots into three parcels. Due to the shape of the property, it is not possible to provide a minimum average width of 60 feet for each of the proposed parcels, as required by the ordinance. All of the proposed lots do, however, exceed the 6,000 square foot minimum lot size. As the Commission is aware, the City Council has established a policy for development in the San Tomas area.. Staff questions whether lots which are 200 or 300 square feet larger than the minimum lot size are consistent with the policy encouraging "larger than the minimum lot sizes." In addition, it should be noted that this property lies within the West Valley Transportation corridor. The Campbell Circulation Element of the General Plan indicates a future freeway in this area. Mr. Stafford then located the property on a map for the Commission and explained the surrounding parcels of different sizes. He noted the most recent exception granted in the area goes back two or three years and the average width was 59.31 feet. Mr. Harry Parashis then appeared before the Commission to explain that he would like to develop this property; however, he stated, it would not be economically feasible to subdivide this property into only two lots. He then presented to the Commission pictures of the site. He further noted that he has owned the property a little over a year; however, it has been in the family for over 35 years. Mr. Mike McDowell of Shahinian Associates appeared to explain that this would be the only way this lot could be subdivided into three lots; he further noted he did not feel that the freeway corridor is a real issue at this time. Commissioner Dickson then moved that the Planning Commission deny this conditional exception without prejudice due to the fact there has not been a demonstration of special circumstances or hardships, or that the exception does not appear to be necessary for preservation and enjoyment of the substantial property right of the petitioner. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Fairbanks and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Kotowski, Campos, Meyer, Dickson, Fairbanks NOES: Commissioners: Pack, Kasolas ABSENT: Commissioners: None *** -7- S 78-30 Request of Mr. Gary Kanawyer for approval of a Kanawyer, G. revised site plan to allow the construction of a 4,000 square foot industrial building located on property known as 70 Cristich Lane in an M-1-S (Light Industrial) Zoning District. Commissioner Meyer reported that the Site and Architectural Review Committee is recommending approval with additional landscaping redlined on the plans. Commissioner Kotowski noted that the parking requirements met with existing requirements along the street. Commissioner Meyer then moved that the request of Mr. Gary Kanawyer for approval of a revised site plan for 70 Cristich Lane be approved with additional landscaping redlined, seconded by Commissioner Kotowski and unanimously adopted. *** SA 81-11 Application of Mr. Iraj Vassigh for approval of Vassigh, I. a sign permit to al low the refacing of an existing free-standing sign on property known as 100 41. Hamilton Avenue in a C-2-S (General Commercial) Zoning District. Commissioner Meyer reported that the applicant has requested a 2-week continuance of this item in order that he may discuss with his tenant the sign height re- duction. Commissioner Kotowski then moved that SA 81-11 be continued to the May 5, 1981 Planning Commission meeting, seconded by Commissioner P•leyer and unanimously adopted. Staff Report Report regarding installation of other than standard street improvements along Steinway Avenue. Commissioner Meyer moved that this item be continued to the May 5 Planning Commission meeting, seconded by Commissioner Dickson and unanimously adopted. Policy Decision of Chair Discussion then ensued regarding hearing from people in the audience who were present to speak, but not on a specific agendized item. Chairman Kasolas then decided that it would be the policy to hear these persons after the agendized items. *** -8- ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Pleyer moved that the meeting -- be adjourned, seconded by Commissioner Dickson, and unanimously adopted. The meeting adjourned at 9:57 p.m. APPROVED: George C. Kasolas Chairman ATTEST: Arthur A. Kee Secretary RECORDED: Jeannine Wade Recording Secretary