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PC Min 03/17/1981PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF CAMPBELL, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, 7:30 P.M. MINUTES MARCH 17, 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: 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 (7:58 p.m.), Recording Secretary Jeannine ldade. Absent Commissioner Pack APPROVAL OF MINUTES March 3, 1981 Commissioner Meyer moved that the minutes of the regular Planning Commission meeting of March 3, 1981 be approved as submitted, seconded by Commissioner Dickson and unanimously adopted. COMMUNICATIONS Chairman Kasolas noted that communications received relate to specific items on the agenda and would be considered at that time. CONSENT CALENDAR TS 81-04 Tentative Subdivision Map: Lands of Chargin Lands of Chargin APN 413-25-87 and 88 (166 and 180 Shelley Avenue). TS 81-05 Tentative Subdivision Map: Lands of Clear Lake Lands of Clear Development Company. APN 413-25-14 & 15 Lake Development (107 and 155 Shelley Avenue). TS 81-02 Tentative Subdivision Map: Lands of Metcalfe Lands of Metcalfe APN 279-40-18 (147 and 161 N. Central Avenue). TS 81-06 Tentative Subdivision Map: Lands of Savala Lands of Savala APN 413-25-27 (50 Redding Road). TS 81-07 Tentative Subdivision Map: Lands of Siffermann ., Lands of Siffermann and Aparicio. APN 305-33-2 and 3 (252-268 W. and Aparicio Rincon Avenue). -2- S 80-20 Application of Mr. Fred Schneider for approval of Schneider, F. plans and elevations to expand an existing building located on property known as 1825 S. Winchester Boulevard in a C-3-S (Central Business District/ Commercial) Zoning District. Commissioner Meyer moved that Items 1 through 6 listed on the Consent Calendar be approved as recommended, seconded by Commissioner Kotowski and adopted, with Commissioner Dickson voting "no" on Items 1, 2, 4 and 5; and Commissioner Fairbanks voting "no" on Items 1, 3, 4 and 5, and abstaining on Item 2 since she was absent from the meeting at which this project was approved. *** ARCHITECTURAL APPROVALS S 81-07 Continued application of Mr. Kjartan Armann for Armann, K. approval of plans and elevations to construct an industrial building on property known as 954 and 960 Camden Avenue in an M-1-S (Light Industrial) Zoning District. Commissioner Meyer reported that the Site and Architectural Review Committee reviewed this application this morning and is recommending approval of the plans as redlined. She noted the Committee had been concerned about the landscaping that faces the freeway. The applicant has contacted the Santa Clara Valley Water District, and the District has advised that no mature landscaping be planted in the area. Because of the District's request, it is the feeling of the Committee that this landscape plan need not be referred to the Park and Recreation Commission or the Los Gatos Creek Streamside Park Committee. Commissioner Fairbanks inquired of the applicant, Mr. Herr, as to what the plans are for the tanks. Mr. Herr responded that he plans to remove the tanks. Commissioner Dickson felt that the landscape plan should still be referred to the Park and Recreation Commission and the Los Gatos Creek Streamside Park Committee. The Chair then asked Mr. Kee if a communication had been received from the Water District. Mr. Kee responded that a communication had been received, and proceeded to read the letter from the Water District, dated February 24, 1981, which is attached hereto and made a part of these minutes. Commissioner Dickson expressed concern about there not being sufficient space for landscaping. Motion At this time Commissioner Meyer moved that the Plannin4 Commission approve S 81-07 subject to the conditions listed in the Staff Comment Sheet, -3- seconded by Commissioner Kotowski and did not pass by the following tie roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Kotowski, Meyer, Fairbanks NOES: Commissioners: Campos, Dickson, Kasolas ABSENT: Commissioners: Pack Mr. Kee stated at this time that Staff would recommend a continuance of this application. City Attorney Dempster entered the Council Chambers at 7:58 p.m. After further discussion, Commissioner Dickson moved that the Planning Commission continue this application in order that comments could be received from both the Park and Recreation Commission and the Los Gatos Creek Streamside Park Committee, and that a status report be brought back to the Commission at its meeting of April 7, 1981. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Fairbanks and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Campos, Dickson, Fairbanks, Kasolas NOES: Commissioners: Kotowski, Meyer ABSENT: Commissioners: Pack. S 81-08 Continued application of Mr. Brad Kunkel on behalf Bradko Enterprises of Bradko Enterprises, Inc. for approval of plans and elevations to construct 9 condominium units on property known as 215, 223 and 229 N. Central Avenue in a R-M (Multiple Family Residential) Zoning District. Commissioner Meyer reported that the concerns of the Architectural Advisor have been met, and the Site and Architectural Review Committee is recommending approval of this application with the added condition that the landscape plan come back to the Committee for approval. Mr. Kee stated that Staff is also recommending approval of this application subject to the conditions listed in the Staff Comment Sheet. Commissioner Fairbanks inquired about the meters for gas and electric and wondered if there were some way the Commission could add a condition that would require meters not to face the street, and possibly be camouflaged. She then brought to the Commission's attention the old home that would be remaining between this development and the one recently constructed (with meters facing the street). Commissioner Kotowski noted at this time that the Committee had expressed to the developer that he provide dense vegetation since this is a two-story development. Commissioner Meyer then moved that S 81-08 be approved subject to the landscape plan coming back before the Site and Architectural Review Committee and a change of wording to Condition No. 6 to read "All meters to be screened as approved by the Planning Director." This motion was seconded by Commissioner -4- Kotowski and unanimously adopted. A copy of the Conditions of Approval are attached hereto and made a part of these minutes. S 81-09 Application of Mr. Gary Kanawyer for approval of Kanawyer, G. plans and elevations to allow construction of an additional 1,500 square foot warehouse building on property known as 70 Cristich Lane in an M-1-S (Light Industrial) Zoning District. Mr. Kee reported that a request had been received from the property owner requesting an extension of this application to the April 7, 1981 Planning Commission meeting. Commissioner Meyer then moved that S 81-09 be continued to the April 7, 1981 Planning Commission meeting, seconded by Commissioner Campos and unanimously adopted. *** SA 81-07 Application of Mr. Neilson on behalf of Bullock's Bullock's for approval of a sign permit to allow construction of two signs (325 s.f. and 180 s.f.) at property known as 600 E. Hamilton Avenue in a P-D (Planned Development/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 Sign "A", conditioned on the existing "Gold Key" sign located on the east wall being removed. She further noted that it is recommended that Sign "B" not be approved at this time. She added that the applicant had indicated that he would be applying for a smaller customer pickup identifi- cation sign at a later date. Commissioner Campos inquired about the number of square feet proposed compared to the number of square feet previously used. Mr. Stafford reported that the previous sign encompassed approximately 325 square feet and the proposed sign is approximately 337 square feet. Chairman Kasolas expressed concern about the wording "Clearance Center" since that will be one of the first things people who are entering the City will see. Commissioner Kotowski explained that this wording adequately describes the nature of the business. Commissioner Kotowski then moved that Sign "A" be approved as recommended by the Staff, seconded by Commissioner Meyer and adopted with Chairman Kasolas voting "no". *** -5- The Commission took a break at 8:25 p.m.; the meeting reconvened at 8:35 p.m. Commissioner Meyer left the Council Chambers at 8:35 p.m. PUBLIC HEARINGS UP 81-01 This is the time and place for a continued public Kruse, E. hearing on the application of Mr. Ervin Kruse for a use permit and approval of plans to establish an office building use on property known as 155 E. Campbell Avenue in a P-D (Planned Development/ Commercial) Zoning District. Commissioner Kotowski reported that the Site and Architectural Review Committee met with the applicants this morning, and the Committee is recommending approval of this application as recommended by Staff. Mr. Kee then stated that Staff is recommending approval subject to the conditions listed in the Staff Comment Sheet, as well as three added conditions noted in the Staff report which should read: (1) Provide evidence of a recorded deed restriction limiting the use of the building to 5,000 sq. ft. of rentable office space and 1,500 sq. ft. of rentable office storage space, satisfactory to the City Attorney, within 30 days of approval; (2) Obtain all necessary building permits from Building Department for all work done during renovation of building; and (3) Remove existing signing on building. Mr. Kee noted that any subsequent buyer of this property would be informed about the restrictions placed on this application since a recorded document will be required. Commissioner Fairbanks inquired if the proposed parking arrangement would require removal of the existing tree. P1r. Kee responded that removal of the tree would be necessary. Chairman Kasolas opened the public hearing and invited anyone in the audience to speak for or against this item. Mr. Warren Jacobsen, architect for the applicant, appeared to state that the applicant is in accord with the conditions as set forth by Staff. No one else wishing to speak, Commissioner Kotowski moved that the public hearing be closed, seconded by Commissioner Dickson and unanimously adopted. RESOLUTION N0. 1988 Commissioner Kotowski moved that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 1988 approving the application of Mr. Ervin Kruse fora use permit and approval of plans to establish an office building on property known as 155 E. Campbell Avenue in a P-D (Planned Development/Commercial) Zoning District, subject to the conditions listed in the Staff Comment Sheet as well as the three conditions listed in the -6- Staff Report. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Campos and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Kotowski, Campos, Dickson, Fairbanks, Kasolas NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: Pack, Meyer *** PD 81-03 This is the time and place for a continued public Kadjevich, R. hearing to consider the application of Mr. Robert Kadjevich for a planned development permit and approval of plans, elevations, and development schedule to allow construction of 10 condominium units on property known as 115 & 119 Dot Avenue in a P-D (Planned Development/Medium Density Residential) Zoning District. Commissioner Kotowski reported that the applicant met with the Site and Architectural Review Committee this morning, and the concerns expressed by the Architectural Advisor have been resolved in the submittal of the new plans; the Advisor feels the new plans reflect a much better design. Chairman Kasolas opened the public hearing and invited anyone in the audience to speak for or against this application. No one else wishing to speak, Commissioner Kotowski moved that the public hearing be closed, seconded by Commissioner Dickson and unanimously adopted. RESOLUTION N0. 1989 Commissioner Dickson moved that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 1989 recommending approval of the application of P1r. Robert Kadjevich for a planned development permit and approval of plans, elevations and development schedule to allow construction of 10 condominium units on property known as 115 & 139 Dot Avenue in a P-D (Planned Development/Medium Density Residential) Zoning District. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Fairbanks and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Kotowski, Campos, Dickson, Fairbanks, Kasolas NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: Pack, Meyer At this time Commissioner Fairbanks complimented the applicant on what a fine job he had done with the landscaping. *** ZC 81-10 This is the time and place for a public hearing to Crull, E. consider the application of Mr. Erik Crull on behalf of the Kimo Corporation fora zone change from R-1 (Single Family Residential) to P-D (Planned Development) and a planned development permit and approval of plans, elevations and development schedule to allow construction of two additional single family dwellings on property -7- known as 1160 Steinway in a R-1 (Single Family Residential/Low Density Residential) Zoning District. Commissioner Kotowski 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 with the landscape plan to come back before the Committee. At this time Commissioner Fairbanks inquired of Engineering Manager Helms about improvement of the frontage of this property. Engineering Manager Helms stated that, at the suggestion of the San Tomas Task Force, there was a Staff study made to determine whether it would be appropriate to modify standard residential street improvement requirements, particularly for the San Tomas area. The Staff recommendation was brought to the Planning Commission and given a positive recommendation; it was then forwarded on to the City Council for adoption of a ttso'~.~tion. This resolution states that the Council could modify the standard residential street improvements upon recommendation of the Public Works Director for any street within the City. He felt this was the first area to be con- sidered for recommendation regarding modified street improvements. He noted that this portion of Steinway might lend itself to departure from the standard street improvements. It would be the proposal of the Public Works Department for Staff to review the area, prepare an analysis and recommendation, and bring it back to the Planning Commission before it goes on to the Council. This would give the Planning Commission an opportunity to be involved in the determination. He further noted that in this instance Staff could come back within a 30-day period with a recommendation, and the Commission could make a determination as to ~dhether or not they want to be involved in the process and in what way. Chairman Kasolas opened the public hearing and invited anyone in the audience to speak for or against this application. Mr. Milton Brown of 1181 Steinway inquired if the driveway proposed on this project would be maintained by the City. Mr. Kee stated that this would be a private driveway and would be maintained by the property owners. Mr. Brown then inquired about the drainage of this property. Engineering Manager Helms explained that it would be the intent to require that the property owner, when he developer the property, to cause drainage to be collected at one location and installation of a dry well until improvements are installed. Appearing that no one else wished to speak, Commissioner Kotowski moved that the public hearing be closed, seconded by Commissioner Campos and unanimously adopted. The applicant, Mr. Erik Crull, then appeared and requested that he be allowed to speak; he was not aware that the hearing had been closed. -8- Commissioner Kotowski then moved that the public hearing be reopened, seconded by Commissioner Fairbanks and unanimously adopted. Mr. Crull then asked that the Development Schedule for this project be changed from 6 to 12 months. It was the consensus of the Commission that this could be recommended. Mr. Brent Ebner of 1100 Steinway spoke in favor of this project. Mr. Ray Passand no of 1126 Steinway spoke against two-story dwellings, noting the limitation they placed on adjoining property owners. Mrs. Archibald of Steinway Avenue appeared to speak in favor of this project, noting any development would be an improvement to the overall neighborhood. No one else wishing t'o speak, Commissioner Fairbanks moved that the public hearing be closed, seconded by Commissioner Dickson and unanimously adopted. RESOLUTION N0. 1990 Commissioner Fairbanks moved that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 1990 recommending that the City Council approve a zone change from R-1 (Single Family Residential) to P-D (Planned Development) for property known as 1160 Steinway Avenue. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Kotowski and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Kotowski, Campos, Dickson, Fairbanks, Kasolas NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: Pack, Meyer At this time Commissioner Dickson stated he felt this is a proper use of the P-D Zoning. RESOLUTION N0. 1991 Commissioner Fairbanks moved that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 1991 recommending that the City Council approve a planned development permit and approval of plans (as redlined) elevations and development schedule (to be changed from 6 months to 12 months) to allow construction of two additional single-family dwellings on property known as 1160 Steinway Avenue. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Kotowski and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Kotowski, Campos, Dickson, Fairbanks, Kasolas NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: Pack, Meyer It was the consensus of the Commission that Staff review the field, make an analysis with regard to street improvements in this area (Steinway), and bring back a recommendation to the Planning Conunission within 30 days. *** -9- MISCELLANEOUS S 78-30 Request of Mr. Gary Kanawyer for reinstatement of Kanawyer, G. approval to construct an industrial building on property known as 70 Cristich Lane 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. He noted that the Commission is recommending approval of this reinstatement with the added condition that "Applicant provide title reports showing exact easements." Commissioner Dickson then moved that the Commission reinstate the approval of S 78-30 subject to the previous conditions of approval with the added Condition No. 5 that "Applicant is to provide title reports showing exact easements." This motion was seconded by Commissioner Kotowski and unani- mously adopted. *** Conditional Proposed Tentative Parcel Map for Lands of Parashis, Exception located at 1520 and 1532 Van Dusen Lane in an R-1 (Single Family) Zoning District. Mr. Kee explained that the applicant has requested a continuance of this request to the next meeting. Commissioner Dickson then moved that this item be continued to the April 7, 1981 Planning Commission meeting, seconded by Commissioner Kotowski and unanimously adopted. *** Staff Report Staff report concerning house on W. Campbell Avenue at Victor Avenue. House move-on at 939 W. Campbell Avenue. It was the consensus of the Commission that this report be acknowledged and filed. *** ITEMS BROUGHT UP BY COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Dickson inquired about the work of Gill Cable going on in the City at the present time. Engineering Manager Helms explained that the Telephone Company is installing protective coverings to the wires in the Campbell area. He further noted that there would be a report going to the Council at its March 23 meeting regarding this subject. *** -10- Commissioner Kotowski requested of Staff that the subject of garage conversions be discussed at the Commission level, and the Ordinance for the same be reviewed since this subject has been given consideration in other cities recently. Mr. Kee responded that Staff could come back to the Commission with a report on this subject. *** Mr. Brown, of Steinway Avenue, then reappeared before the Commission and asked about street improvements being installed on certain streets, and methods by which they are approved and financed. Mr. Helms explained in detail the methods by which LIDS are formed. *** nn ini ioninnrnrr Commissioner Kotowski moved that the meeting be adjourned, seconded by Commissioner Campos, and unanimously adopted. The meeting adjourned at 9:47 p.m. APPROVED: George C. Kasolas Chairman ATTEST: Arthur A. Kee Secretary RECORDED: Jeannine Wade Recording Secretary