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PC Min 10/07/1980PLANPlING COMPASSION CITY OF CAMPBELL, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, 7:30 P.M. P1IPlUTES OCTOBER 7, 1980 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 N. Central Avenue, Campbell, California. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners: Pack, Dickson, Meyer, Kasolas (8:27 p.m.), Kotowski, Fairbanks, Chairman Campos; 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 S~rter:~ber 16, 1980 Commissioner Fairbanks moved that the minutes of the regular Planning Commission meeting of September 16, 1980 be approved as submitted, seconded by Commissioner Pack and unanimously adopted. *** COP1MUN I CATI ONS P1r. Kee reported that communications received relate to specific items on the aoenda and would be discussed at that time. He then announced that the League of California Cities Conference will be held in Los Angeles on October 19-22, and if any of the Commissioners wished to attend they could call the Planning Office for specific details. Chairman Campos noted at this time the new format of this evening's agenda; it now includes a "Consent Calendar". CONSENT CALENDAR At this time Commissioner Pack moved that the following items be approved as recommended in the Staff Comment Sheet, seconded by Commissioner Meyer and unanimously adopted: TS 80-16 Tentative Subdivision Map: Lands of Selective Service Media. APN 307-47-34 S 80-20 Request for extension of application. Schneider, F. S 79-32 Request for minor modification at 165 Cristich Lane. Clayton, L. -2- S 70-26 Request for elimination of driveway, 350 Budd Kimble, M. Avenue. ARCHITECTURAL APPROVALS S 80-22 Application of Citti Florist for approval of plans Citti Florist and elevations to allow construction of an office and retail building on property known as 1603 South Bascom Avenue in a C-2-S (Commercial) Zoning District. Commissioner Kotowski reported that the applicant met with the Site and Architectural Review Committee this morning; he noted he sat in on the meeting in Commissioner Kasolas' absence. He reported that due to some changes at the corner of Hamilton and Bascom by the Public Works Department, the Committee recommended a continuance of this application to the October 21, 1980 meeting and the applicant is in concurrence with this recommendation. At this time Commissioner Pack expressed concern about landscaping for this location; she felt it is important to have sufficient landscaping at this site. Commissioner Meyer then moved that S 80-22 be continued to the Planning Commission meeting of October 21, 1980, seconded by Commissioner Kotowski and unanimously adopted. *** S 79-44 Application of Mr. Jim Jung for approval of a Jung, J. landscape plan for property known as 2006 S. Winchester Boulevard. Commissioner Kotowski reported that the applicant had met with the Site and Architectural Review Committee this morning. The applicant requested that Item Mo. 3 (All planter areas to be irrigated) be given further consideration since in order to install a sprinkler system the parking lot would have to be torn up. If the Commission is in agreement, the Site Committee is recommending that the landscape plan be approved as redlined, and that the applicant be requested to state in writing that the landscaping would be maintained. Mr. Kee stated that staff is also recommending approval of this landscape plan. Commissioner Kotowski then moved that the Planning Commission approve the landscape plan as redlined, and that the applicant submit a guaranty in writing that the landscaping will be maintained. This motion was seconded by Commissioner P•leyer and unanimously adopted. S 80-23 Application of Mr. James Lampe for approval of plans Lampe, J. and elevations to allow construction of 68 condominiums on property known as 848-906 Apricot Avenue in a R-3-S (P) (Prezoned High Density Residential) Zoning District. -3- Mr. Kee reported that the applicant is proposing to construct 68 condominium units on a site which consists of 2.9 gross acres of land. The resulting density is 23.4 units per gross acre, which is consistent with both the R-3-S zoning and High Density Residential (21-27 units per gross acre) land use as indicated on the Land Use Element of the General Plan. Building materials for this three-story project include stucco walls with slumpstone and "stucco stone" trim, aluminum windows, and metal railing along the balconies. The roofing material is indicated as "concrete barrel the". Garage doors will be grooved plywood with wood trim. He further reported the proposal indicates that 56 two-bedroom units and 12 one-bedroom units will be constructed.. The total number of parking spaces required for this development is 164 spaces. The applicant is providing 203 spaces, of which 5 are indicated as being in a landscaped parking reserve. As stated in a letter from the applicant, the reason for providing the additional parking is to make it available for the applicant's adjacent apartment project to the south and west. He stated that this additional parking would be available to both the proposed development, and to the development to the south. He further noted for the Commission's information, that approval of this project would in no way obligate the Commission or Council to approve a conversion to condominiums at some future date. Commissioner Kotowski reported that the applicant met with the Site and Architectural Review Committee this morning. He noted that the Committee had some concerns about traffic along Apricot Avenue in the long run. Mr. Helms reported that currently people park on both sides of the street and the street is so narrow that cars have to stop to let others by. He noted that the applicant is being required to dedicate a 30' right-of-way in order to provide for future street improvements (curb to curb with parking lanes); however, it has not yet been determined if the City will ultimately construct the street in that manner, or possibly eliminate parking lanes. The people living on Apricot Avenue like the street just the way it is; they don't want it widened. Commissioner Dickson expressed his being available to the development see more landscaping than parking. He also felt that should ownership difficult to establish which, if a ment to the south. concern regarding the additional parking to the south. He noted he would rather He felt there would be too much asphalt. change on these two parcels, it might be ~y, of this parking should go to the develop- P1r. Kee noted that these two developments are separate and would be approved separately. He noted that a condition of approval of this application is the processing and filing of a tract map, which certainly would indicate that all of the parking belongs to the project now being considered. He further noted, however, that if at some time in the future the City adopted a Condominium Conversion Ordinance and these two projects were to be considered simultaneously, they both would meet the parking requirements for condominiums. P•1r. James Lampe, applicant, appeared additional parking is needed for the when this project was constructed it ordinance. before the Commission to explain that development to the south, even though met the requirements of the parking Commissioner P~eyer inquired about the amount of landscaping proposed. -4- Mr. Kee responded that landscaping will be 33% of the total area, or 44% of the net area. Commissioner Kotowski then moved that S 80-23 be approved subject to the conditions listed in the Staff Comment Sheet (a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part of these minutes). This motion was seconded by Commissioner Pack. Commissioner Dickson then expressed concern about the parking problems down the line with possibly both developments. This motion was then adopted by a 5-1-1 vote (Commissioner Dickson voting "No"). *** It was the consensus of the Commission at this time to consider items 10, 11, and 12 since items 8 & 9 (250 E. Hacienda Avenue) could be very lengthy. PUBLIC HEARINGS PD 80-06 This is the time and place for a continued public Calvary Temple hearing to consider the application of Rev. Lloyd Hastings on behalf of Calvary Temple, Inc., for a planned development permit and approval of plans, elevations and development schedule to construct a day-care center and assembly hall on property known as 202 Railway Avenue in a P-D (Planned Development/Industrial) Zoning District. Mr. Kee reported that since staff had not received revised plans for this project, it is recommended that the Commission continued this item to its next regularly scheduled meeting. Chairman Campos opened the public hearing and invited anyone to speak for or against this item. No one wishing to be heard, Commissioner Pack moved that PD 80-06 be continued to the Planning Commission meeting of October 21, 1980, seconded by Commissioner Meyer and unanimously adopted. UP 80-22 This is the time and place for a continued public Haro, R. hearing to consider the application of Mr. Richard Haro for a use permit and approval of plans and elevations to convert an existing residence to professional office on property known as 199 E. Hamilton Avenue in a C-1-S (Commercial) Zoning District. Commissioner Kotowski reported that the applicant had met with the Site and Architectural Review Committee this morning, and the Committee is recommending approval of this application subject to the conditions listed in the Staff Comment Sheet. Chairman Campos opened the public hearing and invited anyone in the audience to speai: for or against this item. -5- No one wishing to speak, Commissioner Pack moved that the public hearing be closed, seconded by Commissioner Kotowski and unanimously adopted. RESOLUTION N0. 1939 Commissioner Kotowski moved that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 1939 approving the application of Mr. Richard Haro for a use permit and approval of plans and elevations to convert an existing residence to professional office on property known as 199 E. Hamilton Avenue in a C-1-S (Commercial) Zoning District. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Fairbanks and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Pack, Dickson, Meyer, Kotowski, Fairbanks, Campos NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: Kasolas *** ZC 80-11 This is the time and place for a public hearing to Investors Choice consider the application of P~1r.C. Lester Wyman on behalf of Investors Choice fora zone change from R-P1 (tlultiple Family Residential) to P-D (Planned Development) and approval of plans, elevations and development schedule to allovr construction of 6 tovrnhomes on property known as 196 Shelley Avenue in a Low-P1edium Density Residential Land Use designation. Commissioner Kotowski reported that the applicant met with the Site and Architectural. Review Committee this morning, and the Committee is recommending approval of this application subject to the conditions listed in the Staff Comment Sheet. Commissioner Kasolas entered the Council Chambers at 8:27 p.m. Mr. Kee reported that the applicant is requesting to change the zoning from R-P~1 (P1ultiple Family Residential) to P-D (Planned Development) in order to allow construction of 6 townhomes on the 20,793 square foot site. The proposed buildings will cover approximately 36% of the site. The project will be developed at a density of 11.3 units per gross acre which is consistent with the Low-Pledium Density Residential Land Use designation (6-13 units per gross acre). Building materials are indicated as a combination of stucco, brick, and wood for siding and wood shingles for roofing. The site plan indicates that approximately 36% of the project will be landscaped. Discussion then ensued regarding trash enclosures and trash areas for this project; Commissioner Fairbanks noted that each unit has a trash enclosure area. Chairman Campos opened the public hearing and invited anyone in the audience to speak for or against this application. P1r. Les Wyman, applicant, appeared to report that each garage has an enclosed area for trash, and that trash cans will not be visible. -6- No one else wishing to speak, Commissioner Pleyer moved that the public hearing be closed, seconded by Commissioner Kasolas and unanimously adopted. RESOLUTION N0. 1940 Commissioner Kasolas moved that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 1940 recommending a zone change from R-P~ (Multiple Family Residential) to P-D (Planned Development) for property known as 196 Shelley Avenue in a Low-P~1edium Density Residential Land Use designa- tion, seconded by Commissioner Kotowski and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Pack, Dickson, P~eyer, Kasolas, Kotowski, Fairbanks, Campos NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: None RESOLUTION N0. 1941 Commissioner Kasolas moved that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 1941 recommending approval of plans, elevations and development schedule to allow construction of six townhomes on property known as 196 Shelley Avenue in a Low-P1edium Density Residential Land Use Designation, seconded by Commissioner Kotowski and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Pack, Dickson, P~eyer, Kasolas, Kotowski, Fairbanks, Campos NOES: Commissioners: None ABSEfJT: Commissioners: None *** The Commission took a break at 8:35 p.m.; the meeting reconvened at 8:55 p.m. *** EIR 80-2 This is the time and place for a continued public hearing Jury, bJ./Southbay to consider the Draft EIR which has been prepared for Construction plans to construct six office-industrial-warehouse buildings on property known as 250 E. Hacienda Avenue in a CP1:B-80 (Controlled P1anufacturing/Industrial ) Zoning District. P1r. Kee reported that the firm of Creegan & D'Angelo had been requested to address specific concerns regarding this project at the Planning Commission meeting of September 16. Since additional information has been provided for the Commission, staff is recommending that the Commission hold the public hearing to consider the EIR and make any changes or additions deemed necessary and then certify the EIR as complete and that mitigating measures contained in the report be used in reviewing the plans for the proposed project. Chairman Campos opened the public hearing and invited anyone in the audience to speak on this item. No one wishing to be heard, Commissioner Meyer moved that the public hearing be closed. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Pack and unanimously adopted. -7- Commissioner Pack thanked the firm of Creegan & D'Angelo for supplying the Commission with the additional information requested. She then inquired of Mr. Heeg, one of the writers of the report, if he felt the information obtained from the Southern Pacific Company is factual since it was her understanding that they do not schedule freight traffic, only passenger traffic. P•1r. Heeg responded that he had no reason to doubt the information given. Commissioner Kasolas inquired about the impact on Hacienda from Sunnyoaks to San Tomas Expressway. He also inquired if this report turned out to be satis- factory to the Public 4Jorks Department. Mr. Helms stated that the report, as submitted, is satisfactory to the Public ~Jorks Department. Commissioner Kotowski expressed concern about increased traffic causing time delays. ~1r. Helms stated that in relation to the overall traffic generated by persons moving through the City as well as intra-city traffic, the volume generated by the development is not that significant. He noted that the City staff supports the Route 85 Corridor as well as other expansions of transit systems which would alleviate some of this "commuter type" traffic from local collector streets. Commissioner Fairbanks inquired about the disposal of hazardous waste materials into the sewage system. P1r. Heeg responded that companies would be monitored by the Water Quality Control Board. Commissioner Fairbanks inquired of Engineering Manager Helms about service levels of intersections. h1r. Helms responded that service levels run from A through E or F, depending on the length of time it takes one to go through the signal. He cited the Hamilton-Bascom intersection as being on the verge of "E" because of its substantial amount of congestion during peak hours. He explained that t+Jinchester-Hacienda currently operates at a "C" level and with the mitigating improvements it could remain at a level of "C". RESOLUTION N0. 1938 Commissioner Kotowski moved that, since a public hearing has been held, the Planning Commission "certify" the Draft EIR as complete by adopting Resolution No. 1938 and that mitigating measures contained therein be used in reviewing the develop- ment plans for the proposed project. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Meyer and unanimously adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Pack, Dickson, Meyer, Kasolas, Kotowski, Fairbanks, Campos NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: PJone *** -8- ARCHITECTURAL APPROVALS S 80-18 Continued application of Mr. 6Ji1`liam Jury on behalf Jury, 4J./Southbay of Southbay Construction and Development Company for Construction Co. approval of plans to construct six office-industrial- warehouse buildings on property known as 250 E. Hacienda Avenue in a C-P1:B-80 (Controlled h1anufacturing/ Industrial) Zoning District. Commissioner Kotowski reported that the applicant had met with the Site and Architectural Review Committee this morning, and the Committee is recommending approval with the added stipulation that the landscape plan is to be submitted for approval of the Planning Commission. It was also noted that Condition No. would be revised to read "Revised elevations of the existing IBM Building to be approved by the Planning Commission upon recommendation of the Architectural Advisor within 90 days of approval. At this time Commissioner Dickson noted that some plans were delivered to his home and wondered if these were the ones being considered this evening, and had been reviewed at the Site meeting. Mr. Kee noted that he had not seen the plans delivered, however stated that they had probably been distributed for information purposes by the applicant. Mr. 4Jilliam Jury appeared before the Commission to state he felt the 90-day stipulation was for Building G. PLOT I ON Commissioner Kasolas then moved that the Planning Commission approve S 80-18 subject to the conditions listed in the Staff Comment Sheet with Conditions No. 1 and 3 to be reworded as follows: "1. Revised elevations of the existing IBP1 building to be approved by the Planning Commission upon recommendation of the Planning Director and Architectural Advisor within 90 days of approval. 2. Landscaping plan indicating type and size of plant materials, and location of hose bibs or sprinkler system to be submitted for approval of the Planning Commission within 90 days of approval." This motion was seconded by Commissioner Kotowski. DISCUSSION OF P~10TIOPJ Commissioner Fairbanks noted that most questions seem to be in the area of traffic. She expressed concern about mitigating measures noted in the Draft EIR. Specifically, (1) she felt that the signalization should address the queue that will build up at Hacienda and l~Jinchester, the one going east. As it stands now, there are not that many cars that go through there, however she has personally sat waiting for a length of time; and (2) on Page 7 of the Draft EIR Volume II, "at the intersection of Hacienda and Dell, the maximum project traffic would add 5.3% to the existing peak hour traffic. This impact could be mitigated by introduction of a free right-turn lam=..." She felt measures need to be taken, however maybe not what has been recommended. -9- Mr. Helms explained that possibly other types of traffic controls would have to be implemented at intersections adjacent to this development in order that the general circulation could be improved more directly related to this-develop- ment, just as traffic increases in this area. Vote on Motion AYES: Commissioners: Pack, Dickson, Meyer, Kasolas, Kotowski, Fairbanks, Campos NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: None MISCELLANEOUS Staff Report Report from the San Tomas Area Study Committee San Tomas regarding modified standard specifications and Area Study details for streets. Committee P~1r. Kee reported that as a result of meetings of the above referenced Committee, a resolution has been drafted, and at this time is being presented to the Commission for its input. He noted that the next meeting of the Study Committee is at 7:30 p.m., DJednesday, October 15, and the Planning Commission has been invited to attend the meeting. Mr. Helms then made a presentation to the Commission on the background and mechanics of the draft resolution. He noted that one of the recommendations of the San Tomas Task Force was that more flexibility in the design of street improvements be allowed for a more "rural atmosphere", and this resolution would allow more flexibility when recommended by the staff and approved by the City Council. He further reported that each street would be considered on a case-by-case basis, and that this would be City-wide (not limited to the San Tomas area). "~1r. Kee noted that allowances have been made in the past for other than standard street improvements; e.g., sidewalks adjacent to the Mervyn's Shopping Center and sidewalks in front of City Hall. After lengthy discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Kasolas and seconded by Commissioner Dickson that this item be continued to the next meeting in order to allow additional time for clarification and review of this resolution with the San Tomas Area Study Committee and Staff. This motion was adopted with Commissioners KototNSki and Fairbanks voting "No". Commissioner Y.otowski stated he felt this resolution resolves the questions which would arise, and felt the resolution should be adopted at this time. *** -10- ADJOURNf1ENT Commissioner Dickson moved that the meeting be adjourned, seconded by Commissioner Pack, and unanimously adopted. The meeting adjourned at 10:40 p.m. APPROVED: Daniel Campos Chairman ATTEST: Arthur A. Kee Secretary RECORDED: Jeannine Wade Recording Secretary