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PC Min 07/01/1980PLANNING COt~1ttISSIOt! CITY OF CAr1PBELL, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, 7:30 P. P1, t•1INUTES JULY 1, 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, Dickson, Kotowski, Fairbanks, .Vice Chairman Kasolas (7:52 p.m.); Planning Director Rrthur A. Kee, Principal Planner Philip J. Stafford, Engineering Planager Bill Helms, City Attorney J. Robert Dempster, Recording Secretary Jeannine l~Jade. Absent Commissioner tleyer and Chairman Campos. In Vice Chairman Kasolas'absence, Commissioner Dickson announced that he would chair the meeting until Commissioner Kasolas arrived. APPROVAL OF rtTrtiiTF~ June 17, 1980 Commissioner Pack moved that the minutes of the June 17, 1980 Planning Commission meeting be approved as submitted, seconded by Commissioner Kotowski and unanimously adopted. COP1t 1UN I CAT I ON S t1r. Kee reported that communications received relate to specific items on the agenda and would be discussed at that time. *** S 80-16 City-initiated application for approval of a revised City-Initiated parking plan for Fung Lum Restaurant and the Giannini Building located on property known as 1815, 1825 ~ 1827 S. Bascom Avenue in a C-2-S (General Commercial) Zoning District. Commissioner Kotowski reported that the Site and Architectural Review Committee reviewed this application this morning and the Committee is recommending approval. He noted there had been some questions regarding traffic flow behind the parking lot. ~1r. Helms stated that the proposed parking plan is acceptable to the Public 4Jorks Department and the property owners involved. He noted that this parking plan is a result of the impending Local Improvement District proposed at Bascom Avenue and the area adjacent to the Fung Lum Restaurant. -2- At this time Commissioner Kotowski moved that the Planning Commission approve S 80-16 subject to the conditions iis•~,:~d it she Staff Comment Sheet, seconded by Commissioner Pack and unanimously adopted. A copy of these conditions are attached hereto and madea part of these minutes. Commissioner Kasolas took the chair at 8:08 p.m. SA 80-25 Appeal of Otsen Signs, Inc. , and Ortho Plattress Ortho Mattress from decision of the Planning Director regarding proposed signing on property known as 1777 S. Bascom Avenue in a C-2-S (general Commercial) Zoning District. Commissioner Kotowski reported that after meeting with the applicant this morning, the Committee is recommending that the decision of the Planning Director be supported and deny a permit to erect a third sign for this property (Sign B).' Fir. Kee stated that on April 17, 1980 a double-faced free-standing sign was approved for Ortho P•lattress and other tenants of the shopping center at 1777 S. Bascom Avenue. Ortho h1attress occupies one of the three spaces provided on this sign. Ortho P1attress, on June 9, 1980 requested approval of two more signs. Sign "A", measuring 50 square feet, was to face a proposed new street; and Sign "B", measuring 18 square feet, was to face S. Bascom Avenue. Both signs to be located on the building canopy. The major frontage of Ortho P-lattress faces the proposed street. Staff conditionally approved the application, requiring the deletion of Sign "B" from the signing proposal. The proposed Sign "A" and the portion of the free- standing sign allocated to Ortho tlattress was considered to be adequate in both number and sign for identification of the business. Commissioner Kasolas entered the Council Chambers at 7:52 p.m. P•1r. Stafford explained each sign, noting in particular Sign "B" which is under consideration at this time. Commissioner Fairbanks irquired if this sign could be permitted fora temporary period of time. I;r. Kee responded that it would be possible to issue a permit for this sign on a temporary basis, however there might be a problem with enforcing the time limit. He noted staff would not object to issuance of a temporary sign permit. Commissioner Pack expressed concern with issuance of a temporary sign, noting that they sometimes become "permanent". She further stated that she would not be in favor of a temporary sign. P~1r. Jack Bariteau, leasing agent, appeared to stress the need for the Bascom Avenue-oriented sign. He cited other businesses with more than two signs, e. g., Fidelity Federal. He also noted that he may lose Ortho P"attress as a tenant should this additional signing not be approved. -3- At this time, Commissioner Kotowski moved that the Planning Commission support the Planning Director's decision and deny the permit to erect Sign "B" (the third sign for the business) as i~~dicated or! Sign Application 80-25. This motion was seconded by Commission~_:° ~';:cYh ~a;3~ unanimously adopted. Principal Planner Philip Stafford then handed the applicant a copy of the "Procedure for Appeal from Decision of Planning Commission". *** SA 80-16 Appeal of Private Postal Services Company from a Private Postal decision of the Planning Director regarding Service signing on property known as 484 bJ. Hamilton Avenue. Pir. Kee reported that on April 10, 1980 the application of Dr. Frank Glatkins for afree-standing sign for his business to be located at 484 4J. Hamilton Avenue was denied. The application was denied because the sign did not include advertising spaces for other businesses located in the building nor did it include the name of the commercial center. Subsequently, Dr. l~latkins submitted a revised sign plan which included spaces for two additional tenants and a space identifying the commercial building as the "Hamilton Business Center". Dr. Glatkins' share of the sign was thereby reduced to 43% of the total sign area. This amount is greater than the 18% share allotted for each of the other two tenants. However, Dr. Glatkins has indicated that his business will occupy a greater portion of the total building area. For this reason, the revised sign was approved by the Planning Director on Play 30, 1980., He further stated that on June 9, 1980 a tenant of the Hamilton Business Center, Private Postal Services Company, submitted a letter to the Planning Department appealing the Planning Director's decision to approve the above-mentioned free standing sign. This appeal was filed in accordance with Section 21.68.110 of the Campbell P1unicipal Code. Commissioner Kotowski reported that after meeting with the applicant and Dr. Watkins this morning, the Site and Architectural Review Committee is recommending that this item be continued to the July 15, 1980 Planning Commission meeting in order that the applicant would have an opportunity to meet with the owner to resolve this dispute. Commissioner Kotowski then moved that SA 80-16 be continued to the July 15, 1980 Planning Commission meeting, seconded by Commissioner Pack and unanimously adopted. *** PUBLIC HEARINGS ZC 80-5 This is the time and place fora continued public Lampe, J. hearing to consider the application of ~~1r. James Lampe for: (1) a change of zoning from R-3-S (P) .._ (Prezoned t~1ultiple Family/High Density Residential) to P-D (P) (Prezoned Planned Development/High Density Residential); (2) approval of plans, elevations and development schedule to allow the construction of 41 condominium units on property known as 860, 876, and -4- 906 Apricot Avenue; and (3) conversion of 45 existing apartment units on property known as 300 Union Avenue to condominium units. P1r, Kee reported that the applicant hGs requested a continuance of this application to the Planning Commission meeting of August 5 in order that the Council would have an opportunity to review the Condominium Conversion Ordinance prior to the Commission making a decision on this application. Vice Chairman Kasolas opened the public hearing and invited anyone in the audience to speak for or against this item. No one wishing to be heard, Commissioner Pack moved that ZC 80-5 be continued to the August 5, 1980 Planning Commission meeting, seconded by Commissioner Kotowski and unanimously adopted. *** ZC 80-6 This is the time and place fora public hearing to City-Initiated consider a City-initiated prezoning of properties on both sides of 4Jeston Drive, between Vanderbilt Drive. and P•1cCoy Avenue, to R-1 (P) (Pre zoned R-1, Single Family Residential). ~•1r. Stafford reported that the subject properties are presently unincorporated and in the Sphere of Influence of the City of San Jose. The City of San Jose notified the property owners on bleston Drive of its intent to initiate annexation proceedings under provisions of the P~unicipal Organization Act of 1977. Once the property owners were notified, they petitioned the City of San Jose to approve a boundary transfer to allow them to be annexed to Campbell instead. Likewise, the Campbell City Council took action to support a boundary change to allow the subject properties to be annexed to Campbell. LAFCO is presently holding hearings on the San Jose annexation applications, and deferred action on the subject pro- perties to allow time for Campbell to initiate an annexation, application and prezoning. Staff filed the annexation application with LAFCO on June 25, 1980. E•le further stated at this time it would be appropriate to prezone the subject properties, since an annexation cannot be completed until the property. is prezoned. Vice Chairman Kasolas opened the public hearing and invited anyone in the audience to speak on this item. Mr. Higginson, owner of property on Weston Drive, appeared to speak in favor of this prezoning. No one else wishing to speak, Commissioner Pack moved that the public hearing be closed, seconded by Commissioner Kotowski and unanimously adopted. RESOLUTION N0. 1908 Commissioner Pack moved that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 1908 recommending that the pro- perties on both sides of tdeston Drive, between Vanderbilt Drive and t~1cCoy Avenue, be prezoned R-1 (P) (Prezoned R-1, Single Family Residential), seconded by Commissioner Dici<son and unanimously adopted by the following roll call vote: -5- AYES: Commissioners: Pack, Dickson, Kotowski, Fairbanks, Kasolas NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: Meyer, Campos PD 80-5 This is the time and place for a public hearing Villano, C. to consider the application of t1r. Caesar Villano for a planned development permit and approval of plans, elevations and development schedule to construct 9 single-family homes on property known as 1160 Steinway Avenue in an R-1 (P) (Prezoned Lovr Density Residential) Zonin District and 1170 Steinway Avenue in an Interim Low Density Residential) Zoning District. Commissioner Kotowski reported that the Site and Architectural Review Committee, after meeting with the applicant this morning, is recommending approval of this application subject to the conditions listed in the Staff Comment Sheet. t1r. Kee stated that staff is in support of the revised plans and is also recommending approval of this application. Commissioner Pack inquired as to why the property is being zoned P-D. t1r. Kee explained-that there is a private street within this development. P1r. Stafford then went over the plans in detail for the Commission. He explained that the applicant is proposing to construct 9 single-family homes on a 58,933 square foot parcel resulting in a density of 5.9 units per gross acre. Five of the dwellings will be three-bedroom units and four will be four-bedroom units. The proposed structures will cover approximately 21% of the 1.3 acre site. Building materials are indicated as stucco walls with wood trim. Roofing materials are indicated as clay the roof on seven of the units and cedar shingles on the remaining two units. The applicant is providing 22 parking spaces (18 covered) for these 9 homes. The resulting parking ratio of 2.4 spaces per unit does not satisfy the requirements of the parking ordinance which requires 2.5 spaces per unit. The site plan indicates that approximately 57.8% of the lot will be either pool, patio or landscaping. This application proposes to combine two existing lots into one. The western- most lot is presently in the City of Campbell. The easterly lot is presently unincorporated. Staff has filed the application for annexation of this area under provisions of the Municipal Organization Act of 1977. This application will be heard before LAFCO on August 6, 1980. If the Commission takes action to recommend approval of this project, staff is recommending that the approval become effective when the annexation becomes final. Commissioner Pack expressed concern about minimum setbacks, particularly if a development should be constructed adjacent to such a project which might also meet minimum setback requirements. -6- Vice Chairman Kasolas then opened the pGhli~ hearing and invited anyone to speak for or against this application. P1r. Caesar Villano, applicant, appeared to speak in favor of this project; noting these homes will not be built inexpensively. There will be several styles of homes within this project. Bea Kruger of 1190 Steinway appeared to speak against this project stating she felt this area would lose its rural atmosphere by allowing this develop- ment. P1r. Milton Brown of 1181 Steinway also spoke against this project, noting drainage and traffic concerns. Mr. Peter Klein of 1195 Steinway Avenue also spoke against the project because of losing the rural environment by allowing such a development in this area. Bonnie Hannagan of 1171 Steinway, Avenue spoke against this project and against this annexation. She also expressed concern about increased traffic in the area resulting from a project such as the one proposed. P1r. Lloyd Krueger of 1190 Steinway Avenue also spoke against any high density for thi s area. Mrs. Eva Archibald of 751 Briarwood Way spoke in favor of this project noting she felt it would upgrade the area. Plo one else wishing to speak, Commissioner Pack moved that the public hearing be closed. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Kotowski and unanimously adopted. Discussion then ensued regarding Condition K listed in the Staff Comment Sheet. It was noted that this is a requirement of a City ordinance which, if changed, must be changed through the process of public hearings and determination by the City Council. (This condition pertains to installation of street improvements.) Commissioner Dickson felt that the trend to have common recreational areas creates a more dense resulting area for the remainder of the development. He felt larger than minimum lot sizes should be encouraged. Commissioner Pack stated she would like to see a less dense development. ~~1oti on At this time Commissioner Kotowski moved that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution recommending approval of plans, elevations, and development schedule to allow construction of 9 single-family homes on property known as 1160 ~ 1170 Steinway Avenue, subject to the conditions listed in the Staff Comment Sheet and that such approval become effective on annexation of the property. This motion died for lack of a second. -~- ~1ot i on Commissioner Pack then moved that this item be continued to the next meeting (August 5) in order that the applicant could work at obtaining a less dense development. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Fairbanks. Vice Chairman Kasolas stated that the applicant would have to be in agreement with this continuance. P~9r. Villano, the applicant, stated that it would not be possible to design a less dense development for this site and asked that a decision be made this evening. Commissioner Fairbanks, who seconded the motion, withdrew the second; Commissioner Pack then withdrew her motion fora continuance of this application. P^oti on Commissioner Kotowski again moved that the Commission adopt the staff recommendation as set forth in the Staff Comment Sheet. This motion again died fora lack of a second. f~oti on Commissioner Dickson then moved that the Planning Commission recommend denial of the plans as presented since this project does not fall within the intent of the City Council policy statement regarding development within the San Tomas Area, and does not establish that the P-D Zoning District would result in a more desirable use of the land than any other Zoning District. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Fairbanks. Discussion of~ h9otion Vice Chairman Kasolas, upon relinquishment of the Chair, spoke against this motion. He felt that the plans as revised are in line with what is allowed; he is not in agreement with the San Tomas Task Force Committee recommendations, for the most part, and felt this is a good project. He further noted the need for housing. Commissioner Dickson felt that Campbell need not supply housing for all of Santa Clara County. He further noted that the policy established by the Council should be considered. Commissioner Pack also felt that the policy established by the Council should be carried out. The motion as stated by Commissioner Dickson and seconded by Commissioner Fairbanks did not carry ,(3-2 vote) by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: NOES: Commissioners: ABSENT: Commissioners: Pack, Dickson, Fairbanks Kotowski, Kasolas Meyer, Campos City Attorney Dempster noted that this motion did not carry, since it requires a majority of the Commission (4) to pass a motion. - 8- The Commission took a break at 9:10 p.rri.: the meeting reconvened at 9:25 p.m. At this time City Attorney Dempster reported that the Commission has two alternatives: (1) this application could be forwarded on to the City Council ~vithout a recommendation by the Planning Commission, or (2) the public hearing could be reopened and continued in order that this application could be con- sidered by a full Commission. P1oti on At this time Commissioner Dickson moved that the public hearing be reopened and this application be continued to the Planning Commission meeting of July 15, 1980 in order that a full Commission would be present. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Pack. The applicant stated at this time that he is in agreement with a continuance. This motion was adopted unanimously. PD 80-3 This is the time and place fora public hearing Beck, C. to consider the plans, elevations, and develop- ment schedule of P1r. Clifford Beck for the con- struction of a professional office building on property known as 429 Llewellyn Avenue in a Planned Development (Commercial) Zoning District. Commissioner Kotowski reported that the Site and Architectural Review Committee met with the applicant and there was some question as to whether 147 parking spaces is accurate. f~1r. Kee reported that staff had rechecked the figures, and the number of spaces provided would be 147. Commissioner Dickson expressed that he would be in favor of a continuance of this item rather than in favor since this is P-D Zoning and there would be a reduction in floor area of approximately 7%. Commissioner Kasolas opened the public hearing and invited anyone in the audience to speak for or against this item. P•1r. Cliff Beck appeared before the Commission to explain that 147 parking spaces is the correct number, and the overall area of the building would be reduced accordingly with no problems. Commissioner Dickson expressed concern about the plans being a part of the ordinance. Per. Kee explained that Condition No. 1 would provide for revised plans to be approved by the Planning Director. No one else wishing to speak, Commissioner Kotowski moved that the public hearing be closed, seconded by Commissioner Pack and unanimously adopted. -9- RESOLUTION N0. 1909 Commssry~;nr~r~ K~~towski moved that the Planning CommisSlv'n adapt Resolution No. 1909 recommending -- approval of plans, elevations and development schedule of P-1r. Clifford Beck for the construction of a professional office building on property known as 429 Llewellyn Avenue in a Planned Development (Commercial) Zoning District, seconded by Commissioner Pack and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Pack, Kotowski, Fairbanks, Kasolas NOES: Commissioners: Dicksan ABSENT: Commissioners: Meyer, Campos *** UP 80-14 This is the time and place for a public hearing to Rescigno, R. consider the application of ~1r. Ronald Rescigno on behalf of the Campbell Union School District for a use permit to construct an additional warehouse building to an existing building and to provide drainage and parking improvements to an existing corporation yard facility on property known as 240 N. Harrison Avenue in a P-F (Public Facilities) Zoning District. f1r. Kee reported that staff is recommending approval of this application subject to the conditions listed in the Staff Comment Sheet. Commissioner Kotowski reported that the applicant had met with the Site and Architectural Review Committee this morning, and the Committee is also recommending approval as set forth by staff. Commissioner Pack inquired if the use of this property would affect the use of the Hamilton School site, since the school site would only hdv~: access onto Hamilton Avenue should this portion of the property not be available for access onto Harrison. After further discussion of the school site, it was noted that this would be considered separately as far as traffic and access are concerned. Vice Chairman Kasolas opened the public hearing and invited anyone in the audience to speak on this item. Mr. Loren Durr, architect for the project, noted that his client (the School District) wished to have the Salmar access discussed further. He noted that the District would like to have ingress only from Salmar. He further stated. that proper signing would be posted in order to insure safety. P~1r. Dewey Reed, representing the School District, appeared to also seek ingress from Salmar Avenue. He noted that the District has consolidated some of its services to be located at this site, and the Salmar access would provide a more _. efficient use. P1r. Helms explained the sight distance limitations of this access further noting that staff would not be able to recommend ingress at this location. -10- Further discussion ensued regarding the availability of an access from Salmar. Mr. Lee Covington of 260 ~l. Harrison spoke in favor of this project, noting however that access from Salmar would create a problem for traffic coming around that corner. At this time, no one else wishing to speak, Commissioner Pack moved that this item be continued to the July 15, 1980 meeting in order to have additional time to consider some of .the problems and to have a full Commission present. The applicant noted his concurrence with this continuance. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickson and adopted by a 4-1 vote. Commissioner Kasolas noted he opposed this continuance since the real issue is Hrith the Public 6~lorks Department. MISCELLAPJEOUS Request for Side Request of P1r. David T. Cripe for an adjustment Yard Setback of the side yard setback requirement of 9' to 5.5' to allow construction of a second story addition to an existing single-family residence located on property known as 2150 Abbey Lane. Commissioner Dickson, in accord with. past Commission policy, moved that this request be approved, seconded by Commissioner Pack and unanimously adopted. *** TS 80- g Tentative Subdivision Map: Lands of Campbell Lands of Campbell Seven Partnership. APN 307-50-063 Seven Partnership Mr. Kee reported that at its regular meeting of ~-lay 6, 1980 the Planning Commission passed Resolution Nos. 1894 and 1895 recommending a zone change from R-2-S to P-D and approval of plans, elevations, and development schedule to allow the construction of 8 townhomes. At its regular meeting of June 9, 1980 the City Council adopted Ordinance Glos. 1281 and 1282, approving the recommendations of the Commission. Condition I of the approved plans required the applicant to process and file a tract map. The applicant is now requesting approval of a map which would allow these units to be sold as townhouses. The General Plan indicates Medium Density Residential (between 14-20 units .per gross acre) for this area. The approved plans would be developed at a density of 18.4 units per gross acre. Commissioner Kotowski moved that the Planning Commission find that the proposed tract map is in conformance with the General Plan and recommend that the City Council approve TS 80-9 subject to the conditions listed in the Staff Comment Sheet. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickson and unanimously adopted. *** -11- Items Brought Up By Commissioners At this time Commissioner Fairbanks noted that on page 8 of the City Council meeting minutes of June 23, she wanted to clarify that she had been in attendance at the meeting, however not to speak on the specific item of "proposed developments with existing structures". At the time that item was discussed the Council asked her specifically why she voted "No." *** An.1f111R~It~4FNT Commissioner Kotowski moved that the meeting be adjourned, seconded by Commissioner Dickson and unanimously adopted. The meeting adjourned at 10:14 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: RECORDED: rt ur Kee, Secretary Jeannine blade, Recording Secretary George C. Kasolas Vice Chairman