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PC Min 02/17/1981PLANNING COP1MISSION CITY OF CAMPBELL, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, 7:30 P.P1. MINUTES FEBRUARY 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: Pack, Kotowski, Campos, Meyer, Dickson, Fairbanks, Chairman Kasolas; Planning Director Arthur A. Kee, Principal Planner Philip J. Stafford, Planner I Marty Woodworth, Engineering Technician I James Penoyer, Acting City Attorney Lance 4Jei1, Recording Secretary Jeannine Wade. Absent None APPROVAL OF h1INUTES February 3, 1981 Commissioner Meyer moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of February 3, 1981 be approved ' as submitted, seconded by Commissioner Campos and adopted with Chairman Kasolas abstaining since he was not present at that meeting. INTRODUCTIONS At this time the Chair introduced Acting City Attorney Lance 1~1ei1 who was sitting in for J. Robert Dempster, and Engineering Technician I James Penoyer, who was sitting in for Engineering Manager Bill Helms. COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Kee reported that communcations received relate to specific items on the agenda and would be considered at that time. ARCHITECTURAL APPROVALS S 81-05 Continued application of Mr. Jack Nelson for approval Nelson, J. of plans and elevations to allow construction of a 10,422 square foot warehouse/office building to be located on property known as 1320 Whiteoaks Road in an M-1-S (Industrial) 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 subject to the wood treatment being carried all the way around the building and the landscape plans being brought back before the Site and Architectural Review Committee for approval. Mr. Kee reported that Staff is recommending approval of this application. -2- Commissioner Meyer then moved that the Planning Commission approve S 81-05 subject to the conditions listed in the Staff Comment Sheet with the wood treatment to be carried all the way around the building and the landscape plan to come back before the Site and Architectural Review Committee for approval. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Pack and unanimously adopted. A copy of the conditions of approval are attached hereto as part of these minutes. *** S 81-06 Application of Mr. Clarence Williams for approval of Williams, C. plans and elevations to allow construction of an industrial/warehouse building on property known as 457 McGlincey Lane in an M-1-S (Light Industrial) 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 and with the condition that the landscape plan come back to the Committee for approval. Mr. Kee stated that Staff is also recommending approval of this project subject to the conditions listed in the Staff Comment Sheet. Commissioner Pack then moved that S 81-06 be approved by the Planning Commission as redlined, subject to the conditions listed in the Staff Comment Sheet, with the added condition that the landscape plan come back to the Site and Archi- tectural Review Committee for approval. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Kotowski and unanimously adopted. A copy of the Conditions of Approval are attached hereto and made a part of these minutes. **~ S 81-07 Application of P~1r. Kjartan Armann for approval of Armann, K. plans and elevations to construct an industrial building on property known as 954 and 960 Camden Avenue in an P1-1-S (Light Industrial) Zoning District. Commissioner Meyer reported that there was considerable discussion of this application at this morning's Site and Architectural Review Committee meeting. She noted that this property is very close to the freeway, and on the back portion is a Santa Clara Valley Water District easement. She noted that the Committee would like to see mature landscaping planted, and is recommending a continuance of this application for two weeks in order that all concerns could be resolved. Commissioner Kotowski expressed concern about the roles of the Park and Recreation Commission and the Santa Clara Valley 4Jater District as regards landscaping for this project. The Committee wished to see mature land- scaping installed that would provide maximum screening. The applicant stated that he would contact the above noted agencies and agreed to install whatever landscaping is necessary. Commissioner Pack inquired at this time if it would be in order to refer this item to the Park and Recreation Commission to see if the landscape plans are in accord with the overall general plans for the park area. -3- Mr. Kee responded that this could be either referred in total (the entire application) or once the landscape plans are submitted they could be referred to the Commission. He noted that at this point a continuance is recommended for this application. Commissioner Pack felt that this should be referred to the Commission as well as the Los Gatos Creek Committee prior to the Planning Commission making a decision on this application. At this time Commissioner Fairbanks noted she had seen gas pumps in two various areas; she wondered if these tanks would be filled. Mr. Kee stated that there is no mention on the plans for retention of the tanks. He noted Staff could refer this to the Fire Department for comment. At this time Commissioner Pack moved that the Planning Commission continue S 81-07 to the Planning Commission meeting of March 3, 1981 in order that the items brought up at this evening's meeting and this morning's Site meeting could be resolved. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Fairbanks and unanimously adopted. *** S 81-08 Application of Mr. Brad Kunkel on behalf of Bradko Bradko Enterprises 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. Mr. Kee reported that the applicant is proposing to construct 9 condominium units on the .64 net acre site. The project results in a density of 10.2 units per gross acre, which is consistent with the General Plan designation of Low-P1edium Density Residential (6-13 units per gross acre). Presently, three single-family homes (which are to be removed) occupy the site. These structures are listed on the Campbell Historic Survey. There- fore, the Staff~is recommending that this item be continued to the March 3, 1981 meeting of the Planning Commission so that the Historic Preservation Board can review the structures at their meeting of February 24, 1981. Discussion then ensued regarding establishment of a policy whereby the Commission would not act on an application which includes a building listed on the Historic Survey List until review by the Historic Preservation Board has been made. It was the consensus that a policy not be established at this time. Commissioner Meyer then moved that the Planning Commission continue this item to the March 3, 1981 Planning Commission meeting, seconded by Commissioner Pack and unanimously adopted. *** -4- 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 Meyer reported that the applicant met with the Site and Architectural Review Committee this morning, and the Committee is recommending a continuance to the March 3 meeting in order that problems with the parking ratio could be resolved. Mr. Kee reported that Staff is in accord with this recommendation. 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 81-01 be continued to the March 3, 1981 Planning Commission meeting. *** ZC 81-05 This is the time and place fora public hearing to City-initiated consider the property known as 824 E. Campbell Avenue in an H (Historic Preservation) Overlay Zoning District. qtr. Stafford reported that on January 27, 1981 the Historic Preservation Board held a public hearing on the application of the Civic Improvement Commission to have the "P•lorton House", located at 824 E. Campbell Avenue, declared an Historic Landmark. After hearing all the evidence presented, the Board did adopt a resolution recommending that the City Council designate the existing structure as an historic landmark in the City of Campbell. He noted that the Board did express some concern that the future street alignment at the Union Avenue and Campbell Avenue intersection may create a special hardship on the owners of the subject property due to the proximity of the street to the building. The Historic Preservation Ordinance requires that the Planning Commission consider a zone change for historic designation after the Historic Preservation Board has made its recommendation. The Ordinance also requires that the Commission's recommendation and comments be forwarded to the City Council to be considered simultaneously with those of the Board. At this time, Commissioner Pack noted that two of the Historic Preservation Board members were opposed to this property being designated an historic landmark, as noted in the minutes of that Board meeting dated January 27, 1981. Chairman Kasolas opened the public hearing and invited anyone in the audience to speak for or against this application. Mr. Bill Hedley,representino`the applicant, reported that he and the applicant have been working on this project since August 1980. He noted that it is the intent of the property owners to construct a new office building on the site; -5- at the time they applied fora demolition permit they were informed that this building is indicated as a potential historic landmark. He noted that with the proposed improvement to the corner of Union and Campbell Avenues by the Public Works Department there would be only three feet between the existing structure and the proposed street. He further noted that this would create a real hardship to this property. No one else wishing to speak, Commissioner Pack moved that the public hearing be closed, seconded by Commissioner Kotowski and unanimously adopted. RESOLUTION fd0. 1979 Commissioner Pack moved that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 1979 recommending that 824 E. Campbell Avenue not be included in an H (Historic Preservation) Overlay Zoning District for the following reasons: 1. It is not felt that the structure at 824 E. Campbell Avenue is of significant historic value; 2. It is felt that even though the Mortons were involved in City affairs, it is not felt that they were any more involved than many others (Morton did live in this house, however, he was not mayor at the time); 3. L,lith the plans for realignment of Union Avenue at Campbell Avenue allowing for only three feet between the street right-of-way and the building, it was felt that this would create a real hardship on the property owners. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Meyer. Discussion of h1otion Commissioners Kotowski and Campos spoke in favor of this motion. Commissioner Fairbanks spoke in favor of this motion, noting she did feel this particular structure has historical significance, however there are such restrictions on this property with the necessary right-of-way for the Union and Campbell intersection that there is an undue hardship placed upon the property owner. She felt the City should be very careful in placing such historical designations and placing restrictions on properties such as the one under consideration. Vote on h1otion AYES: Commissioners: Pack, Kotowski, Campos, Meyer, Dickson, Fairbanks, Kasolas NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: None *** -6- The Commission took a break at 8:45 p.m.; the meeting reconvened at 8:59 p.m. *** ZC 81-06 This is the time and place for a public hearing to City-initiated consider a City-initiated zone change to include the property known as 35 and 45 S. First Street in an H (Historic Preservation) Overlay Zoning District. Mr. Stafford reported that on January 27, 1981 the Historic Preservation Board held a public hearing to consider the application of P1ark and Edna Stevensen, owners of the subject property, to declare the "Grizzle Court Duplex" an historic landmark. After hearing the evidence presented, the Board did adopt a resolution recommending that the City Council designate the subject structure as an historic landmark in the City of Campbell. The Historic Preservation Ordinance requires that the Planning Commission consider a zone change for Historic designation after the board has made its recommendation. The Ordinance also requires the Commission to forward its recommendations and comments to the City Council, so that the Commission's and the Board's recommendation can be considered simultaneously. Chairman Kasolas opened the public hearing and invited anyone in the audience to speak for or against this item. Mr. Mark Stevensen, property owner, appeared before the Commission to give background on the Grizzle Court Duplex. He noted that the cannery workers occupied these dwellings prior to the depression; it was intended to construct additional units, however once the depression hit it was not economically feasible. He noted that this designation would be beneficial for tax purposes. Commissioner Pack inquired if the City has plans for the parcel located adjacent to this site. Mr. Kee responded that no plans have been proposed for this parcel, which is in a P-D (Commercial) Zoning District. No one else wishing to speak, Commissioner Meyer moved that the public hearing be closed, seconded by Commissioner Kotowski and unanimously adopted. Motion Commissioner Pack moved that the Planning Commission recommend that 35 and 45 S. First Street be included in an H (Historic Preservation) Overlay Zoning District. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Fairbanks. Discussion of Motion Commissioner Dickson expressed concern about how much of the City would be designated this way. He spoke against this motion. Commissioner Campos also spoke against this motion, noting he did not see the rationale of the findings as presented by the Historic Preservation Board. He also expressed concern about a lack of direction and/or policy regarding these zone changes. Vote on Motion -7- AYES: Commissioners: Pack, Kotowski, Fairbanks NOES: Commissioners: Campos, Meyer, Dickson, Kasolas ABSENT: Commissioners: None This motion failed. RESOLUTION N0. 1980 Commissioner Pleyer moved that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 1980 recommending that the ,City Council not include 35 & 45 S. First Street in an H (Historic Preservation) Overlay Zoning District. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Campos. Discussion of Resolution Commissioner Pack noted that she would be in favor of this motion after _. hearing the comments-of her feloi~i commissioners,-and noted there would be a more unanimous vote to go on to the City Council. Commissioner Kotowski spoke against this motion, noting that the property owner had applied for this designation; he felt there would not be a problem in granting this request. Uote on Resolution No. 1980 AYES: Commissioners: Pack, Campos, Meyer, Dickson, Kasolas NOES: Commissioners: Kotowski, Fairbanks ABSENT: Commissioners: None *** At this time discussion ensued regarding direction from the City Council in regard to charges of the Historic Preservation Board. It was the consensus of the Commission that a formal referral be sent to the City Council requesting clarification of policy on consideration of historical structures, and any order of priority that might be considered. *** TS 81-01 Tentative Subdivision Map: Lands of Fitzpatrick and Lands of Fitzpatrick Santoro. APN 406-03-23 & 24 (1165-1169 Smith Avenue) and Santoro t~tr. Kee reported that this item is directly related to UP 80-30, the application of P~ir. NJarren Jacobsen for a use permit and approval of plans and elevations to allow construction of 12 town homes on property known as 1165 & 1169 Smith Avenue in an Interim (Low-hledium Density Residential) Zoning District. The City Council approved UP 80-30 on December 22, 1980. One of the conditions of this approval is that the applicant file and process a tract map. This map has been submitted and conforms to the approved site plan. -8- Commissioner Meyer then moved that TS 81-O1 be recommended for approval by the City Council and that the Planning Commission find this tentative subdivision map in accord with the General Plan. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Kotowski and adopted with Commissioners Dickson and Fairbanks voting "no". Commissioner Dickson stated he is opposed to the subject project because of the high density involved. Commissioner Fairbanks stated she had opposed the project, and therefore is opposing the subject map. *** Request for Minor Request from Mr. David Gilchrist fora minor modi- Modification fication to the front yard setback on property known as 448 Memphis Drive. t~9r. Kee reported that the applicant is proposing to construct a 200 square foot addition to an existing house.. The existing house has a 10 foot setback from Boise Drive and the applicant is requesting to have the addition con- structed with a 10 foot setback from the street. Staff is of the opinion that the 10 foot setback is reasonable considering that the existing house has this setback and that Boise Drive deadends at the rear of the applicant's property. No traffic or visibility problems will result. Commissioner Meyer then moved that the Planning Commission approve this request fora minor modification to the front yard setback for 448 Memphis Drive, seconded by Commissioner Dickson and unanimously adopted. Staff Report Report from Staff regarding the letter addressed to the Planning Commission from Nts. Margaret Estep, received December 17, 1980. It was the consensus of the Commission that this report be acknowledged and filed. After lengthy discussion regarding the number of complaints received and the concerns expressed about commercial developments next to residential areas, Commissioner Fairbanks moved that the Planning Commission recommend that when the next General Plan hearings are held (May 19, 1981) that the City Council consider a change in the General Plan from P-D to C-1-S based on the fact that the surrounding area to this site is Residential and some of the uses allowed in the P-D zone would not be allowed within the C-1-S Zoning District. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Kotowski and adopted with Commissioner Kasolas voting "no". Commissioner Campos stated that he would like to see a report come back to the Commission regarding this problem sometime in April. Mr. Kee stated that Staff could come back with an updated report at that time. *** -9- Appointments to Planning Commission Committees for 1981. At this time Chairman Kasolas appointed Vice Chairman Meyer to serve on the Special Citizens' Advisory Committee. Items Brought Up By Commissioners Commissioner Pack inquired about the manufacturing establishment next to the Chamber of Commerce. It was the consensus of the Commission that Staff report back at the next meeting regarding the status of this establishment. *** At this time Commissioner Dickson inquired about the landscaping plans for San Tomas Aquino Road where it makes a turn to the south. Mr. Kee stated Staff would report back at the next meeting on this inquiry. *** An inquiry was then made regarding the house on stilts located on Campbell Avenue near Victor. Mr. Kee noted that an inquiry had been made in the past to the County regarding this house; Staff will follow up on this once again. *** ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Fairbanks moved that the meeting be adjourned, seconded by Commissioner Dickson, and unanimously adopted. The meeting adjourned at 10:05 p.m. APPROVED: Geor a C. Kasolas airman ATTEST: Arthur A. Kee Secretary RECORDED: Jeannine Wade Recording Secretary