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PC Min 08/05/1980PLANNING COMPIISSION CITY OF CAMPBELL, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, 7:30 P.M. MINUTES AUGUST 5, 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 North Central Avenue, Campbell, California. ROLL CALL Present Commissioners: Pack, Meyer, Kasolas (7:58 p.m.), Kotowski, 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 Commissioners: Dickson, Fairbanks APPP.OVAL OF P.1TNlITFS July 15, 1980 Commissioner Pack moved that the minutes of the July 15, 1980 Planning Commission meeting be approved as submitted, seconded by Commissioner Meyer and unanimously adopted. COP~IP1UN I CAT I ON S h1r. Kee reported that communications received relate to specific items on the agenda and would be discussed at that time. *** ARCHITECTURAL APPROVALS S 80-19 Application of Mr. Mark F. Sheehan to construct Sheehan, M. three condominium units on property known as 1408 W. Latimer Avenue in a R-2-S (Multiple Family/ Medium Density Residential) Zoning District. Commissioner Kotowski reported that the Site and Architectural Review Committee (consisting of Barry Ludwig, Architectural Advisor; Jim Baldwin, candidate for Architectural Advisor; Messrs. Kee and Stafford from the Planning Staff; and himself) met with the applicant this morning. He noted that the Committee is in agreement with Staff's recommendation of approval. There being no discussion, Commissioner Kotowski moved that S 80-19 be approved subject to the conditions listed in the Staff Comment Sheet (a copy of which is attached hereto and made apart of these minutes), seconded by Commissioner Meyer and unanimously adopted. *** -2- S 80-17 Continued application of Mr. Karl Kamber for approval Kamber, K. of plans a7d e7evwtions to construct an industrial building on property known as 800 Camden Avenue in an M-1-S (Light Industrial/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, subject to the conditions listed in the Staff Comment Sheet. Mr. Kee explained that revised plans would be in order and the applicant indicated that there would not be a problem with adjusting the floor area to comply with the Code. Commissioner Kotowski then moved that S 80-17 be approved subject to the conditions listed in the Staff Comment Sheet as well as the condition that the amount of ware- house use and manufacturing use (square footage) comply with the Code as regards parking requirements. This motioned was seconded by Commissioner Pack and unani- mously adopted. *** SA 80-16 Continued appeal of Private Postal Services Company Private Postal from a decision of the Planning Director regarding Services signing on property known as 484 W. Hamilton Avenue. Commissioner Kasolas entered the Council Chambers at 7:58 p.m. Mr. Kee reported that at its meeting of July 15, 1980 the Planning Commission continued this item, at the applicant's request, in order that the applicant might obtain additional information regarding the appeal of the Planning Director's decision to approve afree-standing sign at the above referenced location. He further reported that the applicant has submitted a letter and a copy had been included in the agenda packet for the Commission's review. He noted that Staff is recommending that the Commission uphold the Planning Director's decision to approve afree-standing sign for the subject property. Commissioner Kotowski noted that this item had been discussed at length at the Site and Architectural Review Committee of July 1, 1980. At that time, the Committee recommended that this item be continued in order that the applicant could meet with the owner to resolve this dispute. ~1s. McClure then appeared before the Commission stating she felt this signing was not equitable to the other tenants. Commissioner Pack then moved that the Planning Commission uphold the Planning Director's decision to approve afree-standing sign for the above referenced property. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Meyer. Commissioner Kasolas spoke against the motion; he felt the other tenants should be equally represented. Amendment to Motion Commissioner Kasolas then moved to amend the motion to include "to the extent of the erection of afree-standing sign to include only Hamilton Business Center, the remainder of the sign would be subject to .later approval which should be in -3- accordance with equally distributing the area to the tenants with respect to the amount of floor space rented, i.e., 33% of floor space would be entitled to 33% of remaining area of signing. City Attorney Dempster then advised the Commission to steer away from disputes between tenants and owners. Commissioner Kasolas then withdrew his amendment. Vote on P~oti on The Chair then called for the questions and by a 4-1 vote (Commissioner Kasolas ~~ ~~ voting No ) the Planning Commission upheld the Planning Director's decision to approve afree-standing sign for 484 W. Hamilton Avenue. *** S 79-25 Continued application of Mr. Donald C. Landberg and Landberg, D. Ruth & Going, Inc., for approval of plans to construct a parking structure and convert an apartment complex into condominiums on property known as 350 Budd Avenue in an R-3-S (Multiple Family/High Density Residential) Zoning District. Per. Kee reported that Staff is recommending a continuance of this item since a joint study session with the City Council is scheduled for August 20 to discuss the subject of condominium conversions. He further reported that the applicant is in agreement with a continuance. Commissioner Meyer then moved that S 79-25 be continued to the Planning Commission meeting of September 2, 1980, seconded by Commissioner Pack and unanimously adopted. **~ PUBLIC HEARINGS V 79-1 This is the time and place fora continued public Landberg, D. hearing to consider the application of Mr. Donald C. Landberg and Ruth & Going, Inc., for a variance from Sections 21.48.020, 21.48.030, and 21.48.040 of the Campbell P~1unicipal Code to allow construction of a parking .structure on property known as 350 Budd Avenue in an R-3-S (Multiple Family/High Density Residential) Zoning District. Mr. Kee stated this item is directly related to the previous item on the agenda, and again this item is recommended fora continuance in order that the study session with the Council could be held before a decision is made. He noted that the applicant is in agreement with this recommendation. Chairman Campos opened the public hearing and invited anyone in the audience to speak on this item. No one wishing to speak, Commissioner Pack moved that V 79-1 be continued to the September 2, 1980 Planning Commissioner meeting, seconded by Commissioner Kasolas and unanimously adopted. *** -4- UP 79-17 This is the time and place for a continued public PM 79-6 hearing to consider the application of Ms. Nellie Carvalho for approval of a minor subdivision and a use permi'c ;;o allo~a future development of the resulting single-family lot located on property known as 430 Budd Avenue in an Interim (Low Density Residential) Zoning District. P~tr. Kee reported that the applicant is proposing to subdivide a 0.57 acre parcel into two lots. Parcel A will contain approximately 13,980 square feet of land and Parcel B will contain approximately 11,000 square feet. There is an existing resi Bence on Parcel A. The property is located in the Interim Zoning District. For this reason, the applicant needs a use permit to allow future development of Parcel B. The area is shown on the General Plan for Low Density Residential. Both parcels meet the requirements of the subdivision ordinance; therefore, staff is recommending that the applicant's request be approved. Chairman Campos opened the public hearing and invited anyone in the audience to speak for or against this item. Mr. Cliff Underwood, engineer for the project, explained the parcel map. Commissioner Pack inquired if approval had been obtained from the Water District. Mr. Underwood explained that it had. Commissioner Kotowski .inquired if this had been reviewed for traffic, and ingress and egress to Budd Avenue. Engineering ~•lanager Helms reported that this had been reviewed and there are no concerns since this is a low traffic generation project. No one else wishing to speak, Commissioner Kasolas moved that the public hearing be closed, seconded by Commissioner Pack and unanimously adopted. RESOLUTION N0. 1917 Commissioner Kasolas moved that the Planning Commission approve both UP 79-17 and PM 79-6 for 430 Budd Avenue seconded by Commissioner Pack and unanimously adopted __ by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Pack, Player, Kasolas, Koto4rski , Campos NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: Dickson, Fairbanks *** UP 80-16 This is the. time and place for a continued public Kaye Corporation hearing to consider the application of Mr. Donald Kaye on behalf of D & D Kaye, Inc., for a use permit and approval of plans and elevations to construct 22 townhomes on property known as 556, 510 and 500 Sunnyoaks Avenue in an Interim (Low-Medium Density Residential) Zoning District. -5- Mr. Kee explained that a revised Staff Comment Sheet had been handed out to the Commission. He noted that Staff is recommending approval of this project. He reported that this item was continued from the Planning Commission meeting of - July 15, 1980 in order that the applicant could submit revised plans which address some concerns about this project. These concerns involved building setbacks, driveway approaches on Sunnyoaks Avenue, and density. With regard to building setbacks, the revised plans indicate that the side yard setbacks (both sides) have been increased from a minimum of 5' to a minimum of 10'. This 10' minimum satisfies the ordinance requirements for a two-story building. The rear yard setback as shown on the revised plans is 8', which is one foot short of the ordinance requirement. Staff is not concerned over this reduction in setback for the rear yard, since the property to the south is a percolation pond operated by the Water District. It should also be noted that this 8' rear yard setback applies to only the westernmost building. The easterly building is a minimum of 15' from the rear property line. The increase in setbacks between buildings and property lines was accomplished by reducing the width of all units from 20' to 18'. The revised plans also indicate that the driveways on Sunnyoaks Avenue have been increased to a minimum of 25', which satisfied the ordinance requirements. With regard to the residential density for this project, it is staff's opinion that the 22 units, as proposed, is consistent with the General Plan. Commissioner Kotowski reported that the Site and Architectural Review Committee is recommending approval of this project. Chairman Campos opened the public hearing and invited anyone in the audience to speak for or against this item. Mr. Mark Guerra of 490 4J. Sunnyoaks Avenue appeared before the Commission to express concern about added traffic congestion to the area, particularly the intersection of Winchester and Sunnyoaks. He also inquired about fencing for the project. Mr. Helms explained that the proposed project would generate approximately 150 vehicle trips per day, which is certainly within the design capacity of the street. He noted that the existing generation of traffic along with this development's added traffic would not exceed the carrying capacity of the street. He further noted that this intersection has been monitored and is an area of concern; its proximity. to San Tomas Expressway prohibits signali- zation since it would create a traffic hazard. Along-range solution might be to construct median islands along Winchester to prohibit left-turn move- ments to and from Sunnyoaks Avenue. Mr. Kee stated that one of the conditions of approval would require that a fencing plan come to the Planning Department for approval. Nlr. Ken Rodrigues, architect, appeared before the Commission to explain the type of fencing proposed for the project. No one else wishing to speak, Commissioner Meyer moved that the public hearing be closed, seconded by Commissioner Kasolas and unanimously adopted. -6- RESOLUTION N0. 1918 Commissioner Kasolas moved that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 1918 approving a use permit and approval of plans and elevations to construct 22 town- homes on property known as 556, 510 and 500 Sunnyoaks Avenue in an Interim (Low-Medium Density Residential) Zoning District, seconded by Commissioner Kotowski and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Pack, Meyer, Kasolas, Kotowski, Campos NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: Dickson, Fairbanks After further discussion regarding traffic problems and concerns in this area, it was the consensus of the Commission that should the neighbors in that area come into the City with a problem, Staff would direct it to the Commission. *** The Commission took a_ break at 9:02 p. m.; the meeting reconvened at 9:20 p.m. *** ZC 80-5 This is the time and place for a continued public Lampe, J. hearing to consider the application of Mr. James Lampe for: (1) a change of zoning from R-3-S (P) (Prezoned Multiple Family/High Density Residential) to P-D (P) (Prezoned Planned Development/High Density Residential); (Z) approval of plans, elevations and development schedule to allow the construction of 41 condominium units on property known as 860, 876, and 906 Apricot Avenue; and (3) conversion of 45 existing apartment units on property known as 300 Union Avenue to condominium units. Mr. Kee reported that since the Council and Commission are scheduled to hold a study session regarding Condominium Conversions on August 20, Staff is recommending that this item be continued to the September 2, 1980 Planning Commission meeting. Chairman Campos opened the public hearing and invited anyone in the audience to speak on this item. No one wishing to speak, Commissioner Pack moved that ZC 80-5 be continued to the September 2, 1980 Planning Commission meeting, seconded by Commissioner Kasolas and unanimously adopted. *** ZC 80-8 This is the time and place for a public hearing to Coleman, D. consider the application of P~1r. David Coleman on behalf of Tri-Alpha Builders, Inca, fora zone change from R-1 (Single-Family Residential) to P-D (Planned Development), and approval of plans, eleva- tions and development schedule to construct 8 townhomes on property known as 1735 Bucknall Avenue in an R-1 (Single-Family/P~ledium Density Residential) Zoning District. -7- Mr. Kee reported that the applicant is proposing a zone change from R-1 (Single- Family Residential) to P-D (Planned Development) in order to allow development of 8 townhomes on the .46 acre site. The density of this proposed development is 14.52 units per gross acre, which is consistent with the density range specified by the Land Use Element of the General Plan which is 14-20 units per gross acre. The property consists of 21,250 square feet of land and is presently occupied by a single-family residence, which is to be removed prior to development of the site. This residence is on the Historical Survey Master List and was considered for historic significance on July 22, 1980 by the Historic Preservation Board. It was the consensus of the Board that based on the evidence presented, the structure did not have historic significance. For this reason, the Board determined that this residence should not be designated as an historic landmark by the City of Campbell. The proposed plans indicate that the applicant intends to construct 8 townhomes, 1,272 square feet each. All of the townhomes will have three bedrooms. Building materials are indicated as masonite cedar and grooved wood panels for siding, and cedar shingles for roofing. The site plan indicates approximately 39.3°6 of the site will be landscaped. The applicant is proposing a setback of 7 feet along the southeast corner of Unit No. 8 which is 2 feet less than what would normally be required in an R-1 Zoning District. The Commission, however, may allow a reduction in the standard setback requirement for projects within a P-D 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 subject to the changes redlined on the plans. Chairman Campos opened the public hearing and invited anyone in the audience to speak for or against this item. Mr. Steve Stanley of 4440 Bucknall Road questioned the uses in the surrounding area. Mr. Kee explained the area in detail. Ms. Shimel of 4452 Bucknall Road expressed concern about parking in the area; she noted that this area is already congested and the street is very narrow, and there have been many side-swipe accidents on this street. Mr. Helms stated that the street network should be-able to handle the traffic generated by the development. He further noted that the development should provide sufficient on-site parking,. therefore street parking would not be needed. He explained that one of the conditions of approval would require that the developer provide street improvements across the frontage of this property. Mr. David Coleman, applicant, spoke in favor of this application. He noted they will be saving the existing trees and provide extensive landscaping. - 8- No one else wishing to speak, Commissioner Kasolas moved that the public hearing be closed, seconded by Commissioner Kotowski and unanimously adopted. RESOLUTION N0. 1919 Commissioner Kasolas moved that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 1919 recommending that the City Council approve a zone change from R-1 (Single-Family Residential) to P-D (Planned Development) for property known as 1735 Bucknall Avenue. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Pack and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Pack, Meyer, Kasolas, Kotowski, Campos NOES: Commissioners: None. ABSENT: Commissioners: Dickson, Fairbanks RESOLUTION N0. 1920 Commissioner Kasolas moved that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 1920 recommending that the City Council approve plans, elevations and development schedule to construct 8 townhomes on property known as 1735 Bucknall Avenue, seconded by Commissioner Pack and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Pack, P1eyer, Kasolas, Kotowski, Campos NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: Dickson, Fairbanks At this time Commissioner Pack requested, with the consensus of the Commission, that this area be looked at next month when a review of the General Plan is made. She also requested that a report be made on the traffic in this area, obtaining any information from San Jose that would be available. *** MISCELLANEOUS TS 80-11 Tentative Subdivision t4ap: Lands of Heaviside Lands of Heaviside APN 406-25-80, 1201 W. Parr Avenue. Commissioner Pleyer moved that the Planning Commission find that TS 80-11 is ~. in conformance with the General Plan and recommend that the City Council approve this map subject to the conditions attached to the Staff Comment Sheet. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Pack and unanimously adopted. *** Referral from City Council Referral from City Council on Santa Clara County Housing and Industry Planagement Task Force Report. At this time the Commission asked for an update of this report and felt that someone from the County should be asked to make a presentation on this report. Commissioner Kasolas then moved that this item be agendized at such time as someone from the County could make a presentation to the Commission, seconded by Commissioner Kotowski and unanimously adopted. _.~_ Referral from Referral from the City Council regarding Santa Clara City Council Valley Chapter of American Institute of Architects Design Award Program, At this time the Chair acknowledged this report and it ;gas the consensus of the Commission that each Commissioner would submit suggestions directly. ~ ~ x Commissioner Kasolas moved that the meeting be adjourned, seconded by Commissioner Pack and unanimously adopted. The meeting adjourned at 9:59 p. m. APPROVED: Daniel Cam os hairman ATTEST: Arthur A. Kee Secretary RECORDED: Jeannine Wade Recor ing Secretary