PC Min - 04/13/2010CITY OF CAMPBELL PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
7:30 P.M.
The Planning Commission meeting of April 13, 2010, was called to order at 7:30
p.m., in the Council Chambers, 70 North First Street, Campbell, California by Chair
Gibbons and the following proceedings were had, to wit:
APRIL 13, 2010
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
TUESDAY
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present
.Chair:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Elizabeth Gibbons
Theresa Alster
Jeffrey Cristina
Philip C. Reynolds, Jr.
Bob Roseberry
Commissioners Absent
Staff Present:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Vice Chair:
Commissioner:
Planning Manager:
Assistant Planner:
City Attorney:
Recording Secretary:
Michael Rocha
Mark Ebner
Paul Kermoyan
Daniel Fama
William Seligmann
Corinne A. Shinn
Motion: Upon motion by Commissioner Reynolds, seconded by
Commissioner Cristina, the Planning Commission minutes of
the meeting of March 23, 2010, were approved. (7-0)
COMMUNICATIONS
There were no communications items.
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AGENDA MODIFICATIONS OR POSTPONEMENTS
There were no agenda modifications or postponements.
ORAL REQUESTS
Mr. David Barclay, Resident on Gomes Court:
• Reported concerns about the dim street lighting in Campbell and related issues of
crime with late night suspicious activities in his neighborhood.
• Said that there are lots of unfamiliar cars in his neighborhood.
• Suggested upgrading lights in Campbell to LED and the use of more lighting so that
people don't loiter where they don't belong.
• Said that cars have been stolen.
• Added that the neighborhood includes a lot of rental units and many more than
usual are vacant.
Chair Gibbons asked Mr. David Barclay if the police have been called.
Mr. David Barclay said he has called.
Chair Gibbons suggested that Mr. David Barclay come to the next Council meeting to
address his concerns more appropriately to Council. She also suggested contacting
the Public Works Department to discuss street lighting. She reported that the City is
currently undergoing a conservation study.
Planning Manager Paul Kermoyan suggested having Mr. David Barclay provide staff
with a contact number. He said staff could forward Mr. Barclays concerns on to the
Public Works Director and Chief of Police and save him from having to attend another
night meeting next week.
Chair Gibbons pointed out that the Police Department tends to step up patrols in areas
where activity picks up.
Mr. David Barclay reported on graffiti occurring in the carports.
Chair Gibbons reiterated her suggestion to have Mr. David Barclay attend the next
Council meeting. She thanked him for coming this evening.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Commissioner Reynolds advised that he would need to recuse himself from Item No. 1
due to a professional conflict of interest. He left the dais and chambers for the hearing.
Chair Gibbons read Agenda Item No. 1 into the record as follows:
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1. PLN2009-139 Continued Public Hearing (from the meeting of February 23,
Crawford, I. 2010) to consider the application of Mr. Ian Crawford, on behalf
of Clearwire, LLC, for a Conditional Use Permit (PLN2009-139)
to install new wireless-data antennas and related equipment on
an existing wireless telecommunications monopole on property
owned by Kirkorian Enterprises located at 1630 W. Campbell
Avenue in a C-1-S (Neighborhood Commercial) Zoning
District. Staff is recommending that this project be deemed
Categorically Exempt under CEQA. Planning Commission
action final unless appealed in writing to the City Clerk within
10 calendar days. Project Planner: Daniel Fama, Assistant
Planner
Mr. Daniel Fama, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report as follows:
• Advised that the applicant is seeking a Conditional Use Permit to install new
wireless-data antennas on an existing monopole located in a rear parking area.
• Added that there is one other carrier utilizing this monopole.
• Said that the site is zoned C-1-S (Neighborhood Commercial), which allows non-
stealth antennas with the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit.
• Described the proposed equipment as consisting of three panel antennas, one
microwave dish, three signal enhancement devices and aground-level equipment
cabinet.
• Said that the height of the existing pole would not be increased. The equipment will
be painted in anon-reflective gray finish that is consistent with the existing pole and
antennas.
• Recommended the adoption of a resolution approving this Conditional Use Permit
fora 10 year period per State law.
Chair Gibbons asked staff if a master plan was provided by Clearwire.
Planner Daniel Fama explained that a coverage map was included in the report that
shows current and proposed installations within Campbell and the resultant coverage.
Two of these sites are not yet installed or even applied for at this time.
Chair Gibbons opened the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 1.
Mr. Ian Crawford, Applicant representing Clearwire, LLC:
• Introduced himself as the representative for Clearwire.
• Said he was available for any questions.
Chair Gibbons closed the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 1.
Motion: Upon motion of Commissioner Cristina, seconded by
Commissioner Roseberry, the Planning Commission adopted
Resolution No. 3980 granting a Conditional Use Permit (PLN2009-
139) to install new wireless-data antennas and related equipment
on an existing wireless telecommunications monopole on
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property owned by Kirkorian Enterprises located at 1630 W.
Campbell Avenue, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alster, Cristina, Gibbons and Roseberry
NOES: None
ABSENT: Ebner and Rocha
ABSTAIN: Reynolds
Chair Gibbons advised that this action is final unless appealed in writing to the City
Clerk within 10 calendar days.
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REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Planning Manager Paul Kermoyan presented the Director's Report as follows:
• Pointed out that there have been articles in the newspaper recently regarding the
Pruneyard.
• Reported that Pruneyard representatives contacted staff about seven months ago
to discuss future tenants.
• Explained that there is a Master Use Permit for Pruneyard and that other
subsequent Use Permits for uses at the center have been added through the years.
Under the Master Use Permit, the shopping center is limited to a maximum of 18
restaurants.
• Added that there is no limitation on number of seats allowed whereas parking ratio
provisions are based on number of seats.
• Explained that it is in the owner's best interest to amend their Master Use Permit or
obtain a new one to clean up any inconsistencies. They are in agreement and he is
waiting for them to file such an application.
• Said that he anticipates an evolution of the Pruneyard and a new Master Use
Permit's ability to respond to the changing environment.
Chair Gibbons said that the article indicates a desire to increase the number of
restaurants allowed. She added that her immediate concern was parking. She said
the impression was given in that article that increasing the maximum number of
restaurants was a "slam dunk."
Planning Manager Paul Kermoyan assured the Commission that impression was not
provided to the Pruneyard by staff.
Chair Gibbons suggested the need for a special fee to cover staff time when it is
necessary to compile several Conditional Use Permits into a Master Use Permit. This
represents a huge amount of work.
Planning Manager Paul Kermoyan explained that there is a Use Permit fee in the
adopted Fee Schedule. It is the same fee for asingle-occupancy building as for a
shopping center. He added that the City's fees are under review right now and a fee
study has been prepared.
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Chair Gibbons asked Commissioner Alster to report on her attendance at the League
of California Cities Planners Institute in March.
Commissioner Alster said that the conference was very informative and interesting.
She learned how to be a better commissioner. She added that the attendees were
advised that one way to be effective is to work closely with staff.
Chair Gibbons advised staff that there are new sign ordinances in San Jose to look out
for.
Planning Manager Paul Kermoyan advised that San Jose is underway on public
improvements along their portion of Winchester Boulevard just beyond the Campbell
City limits near Hamilton. One of the changes they have implemented in their area
plan is a reduction in required parking to a ratio of 1:400 (one space for every 400
square feet no matter what use).
ADJOURNMENT
The Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. to the next Regular
Planning Commission Meetin of ril 27, 2010.
SUBMITTED BY:
orinn .Shinn, Recording Secretary
APPROVED BY:
ATTEST:
n, Acting Secretary