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PC Min 12/18/1979PLANNING COMNIISSION CITY OF CAMPBELL, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, 7:30 P.M. MINUTES DECEMBER 18, 1979 The Planning Commission of the City of Campbell convened this day in regular session at the regular meeting place, the Council Chambers .of the City Hall, 75 North Central Avenue, Campbell, California. ROLL CALL Present Commissioners: Meyer, Dickson, Pack, Vierhus, Kasolas, Vice 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 APPROVAL OF P1INUTES COMMUNICATIONS None. Commissioner Pack stated that she had abstained on the vote for approval of the minutes of the November 20, 1979 meeting and requested that the minutes of December 4 be revised to reflect the abstention. Commissioner Dickson, noting that the minutes are not verbatim, then moved that the minutes of December 4 be approved as corrected, seconded by Commissioner Pack and unanimously adopted. Mr. Kee reported that communications received pertain to specific items on the agenda and would be discussed at that time. Commissioner Pack then inquired about the informational item received from the City Clerk regarding the Use Permit application for the water slide at 2885 S. Winchester Boulevard (UP 79-27); she noted that she had not been in attendance at the Council meeting and wanted to know if any further discussion had taken place regarding the denial. - Mr. Kee responded that the Council had acted on the Planning Commission's recommendation mainly; that no further evidence had been presented. ARCHITECTURAL APPROVALS S 79-28 Request of Mr. Richard Scarlotta for a change to the Scarlotta, R. conditions of approval for plans to allow the con- struction of an office building on property known as 888 Camden Avenue in an M-1-S (Light Industrial) Zoning District. Commissioner Kasolas reported that the applicant had appeared before the Site and Architectural Review Committee this morning. He noted that he abstained from discussion in this morning's meeting; therefore, Commissioner Vierhus would be making a report on this item. -Z- Commissioner Vierhus reported tha~~ the Committee is recommending approval of this request as recommended by staff. Much discussion ensued regarding the change in requirement from a concrete or masonry wall to the staff recommended cyclone fence with redwood slats. Comments were also made about the lack of landscaping. Mr. Kee explained that after inspection of the site, staff felt that since this property is peculiarly situated (height of grade at rear property line being such that landscaping would be of limited value) there would not be a noise problem, and a masonry wall would not be needed; it was felt that a cyclone fence with redwood slats would be more appropriate since the resulting fence would be consistent with the existing fencing located on the properties along Camden. Commissioner Dickson inquired if this application had been submitted to the City's Landscape Advisor, and expressed concern about this landscaping being deleted. Mr. Kee responded that it had not been; he noted that items referred to the Landscape Advisor are either of the nature of whether or not the landscaping will survive or if it will be beneficial. It was felt that in this particular instance this application did not fit into either category and need not be referred. He further noted that there is substantial landscaping on the mobile home park site, and staff did not feel there would be a lack of landscaping. After considerable discussion, Commissioner Vierhus moved that the Planning Commission approve the request of Mr. Richard Scarlotta, seconded by Commissioner Meyer and adopted with Commissioner Dickson voting "No" and Commissioner Kasolas abstaining because of a possible conflict of interest. S 79-44 Application of Mr. Jim Jung for approval of plans to allow Jung, J. construction of a commercial building on property known as 2006 S. Winchester Boulevard in a C-3-S (Downtown Commercial) Zoning District. Commissioner Kasolas reported that the applicant has requested a continuance to the Planning Commission meeting of January 15, 1980 and the Committee is in agreement with that request. Mr. Kee stated that staff is also in agreement with a continuance of this application. Commissioner Kasolas then moved that S 79-44 be continued to the Planning Commission meeting of January 15, 1980 at the applicant's request, seconded by Commissioner Pack and unanimously adopted. S 79-46 Application of Dr. Mark F. Campbell, M.D., for approval Campbell, M. of plans to expand an existing medical office building located on property known as 69 E. Hamilton Avenue in a P-0 (Professional Office) Zoning District. -3- Commissioner Kasolas reported tf~iat the Site and Architectural Review Committee is recommending approval of this application subject to the two conditions listed in the Staff Comment Sheet. Commissioner Kasolas then moved that S 79-46 be approved subject to the following: 1. Proposed addition to be reduced in size by 27 square feet. 2. Revised elevations and site plan to be approved by the Planning Director upon recommendation of the Architectural Advisor. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Vierhus and unanimously adopted. S 79-47 Application of Mr. Steve Dypvik and Micro-Chassis, Inc., Dypvik, S. for approval of temporary structures (trailer and shed) Micro-Chassis located on property known as 545 Westchester Drive in an M-1-S (Light Industrial) Toning District. Commissioner Kasolas reported that the applicant had met with the Site and Architectural Review Committee this morning and at that time he stated that it is planned to submit an application for a new building in the very near future; however, in the meantime, it is requested that they be allowed to continue to use the building as is until June 18, 1980 by which time they hope to have approval of a new building. He further reported that the Committee is recommending approval subject to the applicant submitting a letter of intent to the Planning Director, approved by the City Attorney, stating that they will be in compliance by June 18, 1980, and in addition the Committee is recommending that the applicant submit a progress report on or before April 5, 1980, to be reviewed by the Commission, regarding the removal of the temporary structures. After considerable discussion, it was the consensus of the Commission that the letter of intent be drawn up and submitted to the full Commission at its next meeting. Mr. Kee stated that staff would have no problems with a continuance to the next meeting. Concern was expressed regarding the changes of uses in these types of buildings. Mr. Kee explained that this is not an uncommon occurrence. Unless these types of changes are reported to the Planning Department, it is difficult to enforce conditions set forth. Commissioner Pack then moved that S 79-47 be continued to the Planning Commission meeting of January Z, 1980, seconded by Commissioner Meyer and unanimously adopted, in order that the Commission could review the letter of intent. -4- S 79-48 Application of Ms. Boudreault, B. for approval of an QC Engineering of property known Industrial) Zoning Brenda Boudreault and QC Engineering awning over a portion of the rear yard as 1143 Dell Avenue in an M-1-S (Light District. Commissioner Kasolas reported that Mr. Jcseph Boudreault, representing the applicant, had met with the Site and Architectural Review Committee this morning. After considerable discussion, the Committee unanimously recommended denial of this request, however it was felt that the represen- tative of the applicant should speak before the Commission should he so desire. Commissioner Kasolas noted that Mr. Boudreault is in the audience this evening. Mr. Joseph Boudreault, representing the applicant, appeared before the Commission to state that he felt that the shed should be allowed to remain; at the present time it houses machinery and asked the Commission for approval of this application. Mr. Kee stated that staff would be recommending denial of this application. At this time Commissioner Dickson inquired if a continuance had been considered in order for the applicant to have time to comply with the Code. Commissioner Kasolas stated that at this morning's meeting the applicant's representative stated that he desired approval at this time. Discussion ensued regarding a continuance of this application; the applicant's representative agreed to a continuance,at this time. Commissioner Dickson then moved that S 79-48 be continued to the January 15, 1980 Planning Commission meeting in order that the applicant could submit revised plans, seconded by Commissioner Kasolas and adopted with Commissioner Meyer voting "No." S 79-49 Application of Mr. Sherman Naymark and Quadrex Naymark, S. Corporation for approval of plans to construct Quadrex Corporation an office addition to an existing office building located on property known as 1700 Dell Avenue in a CM:B-40 (Controlled Manufacturing) Zoning District. Commissioner Kasolas reported that the applicant had met with the Site and Architectural Review Committee this morning, and the Committee is recommending approval of Alternate "B" plans, with the applicant to submit a letter of intent within 15 days stating the southerly parking lot would be changed, as shown in Alternate "B", only if the Planning Commission determined that the additional eight spaces were necessary. Mr. Rusty Hammer, representing the applicant, appeared before the Commission to state that the applicant is in agreement with staff's recommendation. Commissioner Vierhus then moved that S 79-49, Alternate B, be approved subject to .the conditions attached hereto with the added condition that the applicant is to submit a letter of intent within 15 days, seconded by Commissioner Pack and unanimously adopted. I .. I -5- The Commission took a break at 8:50 p.m.; the meeting reconvened at 9:05 p.m. V 79-1 This is the tim:~ and place for a continued public hearing Landberg, D. to consider the application of Mr. Donald C. Landber~ and Ruth & Going, Inc., for a variance from Sections 21. 8.020, 21.48.-030, and 21.48.040 of the Campbell Municipal 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 reported that a letter had been received from the applicant requesting a continuance of this item to the second meeting in February, however staff is recommending a continuance to the March 18 meeting since the Committee working on the Condominium Conversion Ordinance would most likely have a report by that time. Vice Chairman Campos opened the public hearing and invited anyone in the audience to speak on this item. No one wishing to speak, Commissioner Vierhus moved that V 79-1 be continue to the March 18, 1980 Planning Commission meeting, seconded by Commissioner Meyer and unanimously adopted. S 79-25 This is the time and place for a continued public hearing Landberg, D. to consider the application of Mr. Donald C. Landberg and 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. Mr. Kee stated that this item relates directly with the previous item, and staff is recommending a continuance to the March 18, 1980 meeting. Vice Chairman Campos opened the public hearing and invited anyone in the audience to speak on this item. No one wishing to speak, Commissioner Meyer moved that S 79-25 be continued to the Planning Commission meeting of March 18, 1980, seconded by Commissioner Pack and unanimously adopted. At this time Commissioner Vierhus inquired if the Commission might consider Item No. 10 at this time since the applicant is in the audience and Item No. 9 could take a considerable length of time. . The Commission was in agreement to consider Item No. 10 next, -6- MISCELLANEOUS TS 78-16 Request of Mr. Saar°vin Bamburg for approval of a one-year Lands of Maslesa extension on the previously approved Tentative Subdivision Map: Lands of Maslesa, APN 279-40-029. Mr. Kee reported that staff is recommending approval of this one-year extension of the Tentative Subdivision Map. Commissioner Uierhus then moved that a one-year extension of the previously approved Tentative Subdivision Map be recommended for approval by the City Council, seconded by Commissioner Dickson and unanimously adopted. * * ~ PUBLIC HEARINGS PD 79-12 This is the time and place for a public hearing to The Factory consider the application of The Factory, Ltd., for approval of a revised space utilization plan for property known as 33 and 93 S. Central Avenue in a P-D (Planned Development/Commercial) Zoning District. Mr. Kee introduced Mr. Philip Stafford who would be presenting the background on this item. Mr. Stafford explained that the applicant is requesting approval of a revised space utilization plan for The Factory shopping center. At the present time, the total gross floor area of the development is approximately 90,600 square feet. The current proposal calls for increasing this total gross floor area to approximately 98,000 square feet. The proposed increase in floor area will be accomplished through the addition of mezzanines in several of the areas. The currently approved space utilization plan for The Factory indicates the following main categories of uses: 1. Food and Beverage, plus Retail and/or Food and Beverage 40,840 square feet 2. Retail and/or Offices 48,430 °' 3. Storage 1,360 " Total 90,630 square feet The proposed revision to the space utilization plan shows that the Food and Beverage use wi11 be increased from the presently approved 40,840 square feet to 47,760 square feet. The other main change indicated in this proposal is the increase in Retail and Office area from 48,430 to 50,202 square feet. The Parking District, which provides the parking far The Factory, indicates a total of 69 percent of the gross floor area is occupied by The Factory itself. The remainder (31 percent) is occupied by The Bodega. Of the total number of 478 parking spaces provided by the District, 60 percent or 329 spaces would be allocated to The Factory. The .resulting parking ratio for the approved develop- ment is therefore 90,600 329, or one parking space for every 275 square feet of -7- gross floor area. If the proposed plan is approved, the resulting parking ratio will be one space for every 298 square feet of gross floor area. The Parking District which prot~.;cs~~: ~~,e arking for The Factory limiis the "gross floor area" to 117,300 square feet. While the applicant's proposal to develop 98,000 square feet of floor area is within the parameters estab- lished by the Parking District, staff nevertheless has some concerns. The approved space utilization plans would allow a maximum of 45 percent of the floor area to be used by "Food and Beverage" tenants. The current proposal would result in an increase of the "Food and Beverage" utilization by 16 percent above the presently approved level. The Police Department has indicated that while it has not noticed undue. traffic problems, there have been problems caused by the numbers of people attracted to the entertainment facilities. Any increase in floor area for such food and beverage facilities would only tend to compound the problem, and for this reason staff is recommending that the applicant be allowed to expand the retail office use of The Factory, but that no additional Food and Beverage use be allowed beyond what has already been approved. Commissioner Kasolas inquired if the problems reported were directly related to The Factory or the entire downtown area. Mr. Stafford replied it was his understanding that they were a result of The Bodega as well as The Factory. Considerable discussion ensued regarding the restaurant/entertainment uses in The Factory, limitation of the daytime/nighttime hours, and enforcement of such. Mr. Kee stated that the Commission had expressed concern in the past regarding the high percentage of entertainment/restaurant use for this area. Mr. Kee then reported that a petition had been .received and a copy had been placed at each Commissioner's chair. The Recording Secretary then read into the record a letter addressed to the Planning Commission, dated December 17, 1979, and signed by approximately (what appears to be) 12 downtown merchants, opposing an increase in the food and beverage space at The Factory because of vandalism problems. A copy of this petition is attached hereto and made a part of these minutes. Commissioner Kasolas then reported that the Site and Architectural Review Committee did not make a recommendation on this application since they felt additional information was needed. Vice Chairman Campos opened the public hearing and invited anyone in the audience to speak for or against this item. Mrs. Debra deDiego of 93 South Central Avenue, representing the owners, appeared to explain the current situation at The Factory. She indicated that there is a potential tenant for the area to be revised. She noted that because of the location of the particular area in mind, it would not be conducive to lease as office or retail space (it is directly below an entertainment use). _8_ Commissioner Kasolas expressed c~ac;~;;er°n ab~;at the lack of information on which to base a decision on this matter. He would like for the Police Department to indicate whether there ar? problems with The Factory or the entire downtown area. He felt that a s:ontinuance would be in order. Commissioner Pack also expressed concern about possibly restricting food and beverage to certain hours. No one else wishing to speak, Commissioner Pack then moved that PD 79-i2 be continued to the next. Planning Commission meeting in order that the Police Department could respond to the concerns of the Commission, that the concerns of the downtown merchants could be addressed, and that staff could report back on the limitation of certain areas for food or beverage during specific hours. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Kasolas and unanimously adopted. Mr. Kee stated that the owners would be contacted regarding the action taken this evening. MISCELLANEOUS Rescheduling of the Consideration of change to the Planning Commission January 1','1980 meeting scheduled by the Commission for January 3, 1980. Planning Commission Meeting Mr. Kee stated that staff is recommending that the Commission set January 2 as the date of its first meeting in 1980 since that date has already been published in the newspaper. He further noted that since the Council also has a meeting scheduled on January 2, 1980 it will likely be necessary to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers and continue the meeting in the Library Community Room. Much discussion ensued regarding the change of the meeting date. Commissioner Meyer then moved to rescind the original motion to hold the meeting on Thursday, January 3, and to set the date of Wednesday, January 2, as the date of the first meeting in January. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Kasolas and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Meyer, Pack, Vierhus, Kasolas, Campos NOES: Commissioners: Dickson ABSENT: Commissioners: None General Plan Scheduled General Plan hearing for January 15, 1980. Hearing Mr. Kee reported that this is an informational item, noting that the next meeting to consider amendments to the General Plan would be on January 15, 1980 since the Commission desired that advance notice be given to them. -9- ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioner Kasolas, seconded by Commissioner Meyer and unanimously adopted that the meeting be adjourned. The meeting adjourned at 9:58 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: Arthur A. Kee, Secretary Danie Campos, Vice Chairman RECORDED: Jeannine Wade, Recording Secretary