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PC Min 06/05/1979PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF CAMPBELL, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY. 7:30 P.M. MINUTES JUNE 5, 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, Campos, Pack, Vierhus, Kasolas (7:45 p.m.), Chairman Samuelson; Planning Director Arthur A. Kee, Senior Planner Philip J. Stafford, Engineering Manager Bill Helms, City Attorney J. Robert Dempster (7:45 p.m.), Recording Secretary Jeannine Wade. Absent APPROVAL OF MINUTES None Commissioner Dickson moved that the regular meeting of May 15, 1979, be submitted, seconded by Commissioner unanimously adopted. minutes of the approved as Meyer, and COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Kee reported that the first three items on the agenda were communications addressed to the Commission; other communications received relate to specific items on the agenda and would be discussed at the time the item is considered. Commissioner Vierhus moved that the first item on the agenda (letter from Julie A. Tuttle regarding traffic accidents on the "Loop" street) be referred to the Public Works Department for response; that the second item on the agenda (letter from Cynthia Canion regarding closure of Campbell High School) be referred to the School District for response; and the third item on the agenda be answered by the Planning Staff; with copies of all referrals to be sent to the City Council. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Pack and unanimously adopted. *** ARCHITECTURAL APPROVALS S 70-26 Continued application of Mrs. Marcia Kimble for Kimble, M. approval of plans to eliminate one drive-way for the La Valencia Apartments located on property known as 350 Budd Avenue in an R-3-S (Multiple Family/High Density Residential) Zoning District. -2- Mr. Kee reported that the applicant had requested that this item be removed from the agenda, and therefore staff is recommending that this application be denied without prejudice. Commissioner Pack moved that S 70-26 be removed from the agenda, and that. it be denied without prejudice, at the request of the applicant. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Meyer and unanimously adopted. Commissioner Kasolas and City Attorney Dempster entered the Council Chambers at 7:45 p.m. S 79-17 Continued application of Mr. Steve Sundeen and Sundeen, S. Martha's Vineyard, Inc., for approval of plans fora restaurant to be located on property knoHrn as 1475 S. Bascom Avenue in a C-2-S (General Commercial) Zoning District. Mr. Kee stated that a request had been received from the applicant for a continuance of this item to the June 19, 1979, Planning Commission meeting. Commissioner Pack moved that S 79-17 be continued to the June 19 Planning Commission meeting, seconded by Commissioner Meyer and unanimously adopted. *** S 79-18 Continued application of Mr. Marvin D. Kirkeby Kirkeby, M. and Civil and Construction Consultants, Inc., for approval of plans to construct an industrial building on property known as 655 McGlincey Lane in an M-1-S (Light Industrial) Zoning District. Mr. Kee reported that the applicant has requested a continuance of this item to the June 19 meeting of the Planning Commission. Commissioner Pack moved that S 79-18 be continued to June 19, 1979, at the request of the applicant, seconded by Commissioner Campos and unanimously adopted. *** S 79-19 Continued application of Mr. Marvin A. Bamburg, Bamburg, M. A.I.A., for approval of plans to construct 57 condominium units on property known as 3595 S. Bascom Avenue in an R-3-S (Multiple Family/High Density Residential) Zoning District. Commissioner Kasolas reported that the applicant had met with the Site and Architectural Review Committee this morning, and the applicant has requested a continuance of this item to the June 19 meeting in order to resolve parking problems. The Committee is in agreement with this continuance. - 3- Mr. Kee noted that staff is also in agreement with a continuance of this item. Commissioner Dickson moved that S 79-19 be continued to the June 19, 1979, Planning Commission meeting, seconded by Commissioner Meyer and unanimously adopted. S 77-27 Request of Mr. D. W. Boyce and Control Data Boyce, D. Corporation for approval of plans to convert 3,000 square feet of storage/distribution area into general office/production use in a building located on property known as 430 Darryl Drive in a C-2-S (General Commercial) Zoning District. Commissioner Kasolas reported that the applicant had met with the Site and Architectural Review Committee this morning; the Committee is recommending approval of this request. He further noted that a letter, placed at each Commissioner's station, had been submitted by the applicant noting number of vehicles parked at the facility since they would be short 3 parking spaces (according to the Zoning Code). Mr. Kee stated that staff felt three spaces, one way or the other, would not make a significant difference. Discussion ensued regarding the condition recommended by staff, which would revert the usage of this area back to storage should tenancy change. ~1r. Kee noted that the primary purpose of this condition was for enforcement; there have been problems in the past and it is sometimes difficult to enforce something that has not been specifically imposed. Commissioner Dickson moved that S 77-27 be approved subject to the following condition, seconded by Commissioner Pack, and unanimously adopted: "The conversion shall apply to the present tenants only. If the property is sold, the subject area shall be used for storage purposes only." PUBLIC HEARINGS UP 79-9 This is the time and place for a continued Alvarado, C. public hearing to consider the application of Mr. Cosme C. Alvarado fora use permit and approval of plans to allow expansion of a coin-op car wash located on property known as 2260 S. Winchester Blvd. in a C-2-S (General Commercial) Zoning District. Mr. Kee noted that this item had been continued in order that it could be considered by the full Commission. Commissioner Pack inquired about the wording of Condition G, and wondered if it should be worded differently. -4- Mr. Kee stated that a more appropriate wording would be "Noise levels shall not exceed those limits indicated in the Noise Element of the General Plan." Commissioner Kasolas inquired if the applicant was in agreement with the conditions being imposed. Mr. Kee responded that to his knowledge the applicant is in agreement. ,Discussion ensued regarding the wording of Condition I imposed by the Fire Department. It was felt that more appropriate wording might read "Disconnect and remove dispensers, fill and seal fuel tanks as required by the Fire Department" since the applicant had previously requested that the fuel tanks not have to be removed. Mr. Kee noted that the main change in the conditions was the hours of operation (Condition No. 7). Chairman Samuelson noted that this is a continued public hearing and invited anyone in the audience to speak for or against this item. Ms. Edith Ames of 45 Kennedy, Campbell, inquired of the Commission when the new hours of operation would be in effect. Mr. Kee noted that once the building permit was issued the new hours of operation would become effective. He noted there would be more control once the use permit is approved. No one else wishing to be heard, Commissioner Dickson moved that the public hearing be closed, seconded by Commissioner Meyer and unanimously adopted. Commissioner Dickson felt he could not go along with the expansion of a non-conforming use. He felt that when the requirements for a use such as this were established there was no doubt good reason, and he felt that there was not justification at this time to approve this expansion. Commissioner Pack agreed with Commissioner Dickson's concerns. Commissioner Kasolas felt that this expansion, with the additional landscaping, was an enhancement to the City as a whole; he indicated he was in favor of this proposal. Commissioner Pack inquired about the removal of the vacuum cleaner at the rear of the building. Mr. Kee reported that the applicant was agreeable to removing the vacuum in question. RESOLUTION N0. 1795 Commissioner Meyer moved that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 1795 approving the application of Mr. Cosme C. Alvarado for a use permit and approval of plans to allow expansion of a coin-op car wash located on property known as 2260 S. Winchester Boulevard in a C-2-S (General Commercial) Zoning District, subject to Condition G reading: "Noise levels shall not exceed those -5- limits indicated in the Noise Element of the General Plan"; Condition I reading: "Disconnect and remove dispensers, fill and seal fuel tanks as required by the Fire Department"; and the addition of Condition No. 10 which is to read: "Remove vacuum at easterly building." This motion was seconded by Commissioner Kasolas and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Meyer, Vierhus, Kasolas, Samuelson NOES: Commissioners: Dickson, Campos, Pack ABSENT: Commissioners: None At this time Commissioner Dickson inquired of the appeal procedure should anyone wish to appeal this decision. Mr. Kee responded that should anyone wish to appeal this decision, they must submit a written letter to the City Clerk addressed to the City Council within ten days. UP 79-11 This is the time and place for a continued public King, L. hearing to consider the application of Ms. Laura S. King and Foodmaker, Inc., fora use permit and approval of plans to remodel a fast-food restaurant (Jack-in-the-Box) located on property known as 1301 Camden Avenue in a C-2-S (General Commercial) Zoning District. Commissioner Kasolas reported that the applicant had met with the Site and Architectural Review Committee this morning, and the previous concerns of the Architectural Advisor had been resolved. The Committee is recommending approval of this application. Commissioner Vierhus mentioned that the plan as presented is a tremendous improvement. Chairman Samuelson declared the public hearing open and invited anyone in the audience to speak for or against this item. Mr. John Mocnik of 2395 American Avenue, Hayward, appeared before the Commission on behalf of the applicant, and stated that the applicant is in full agreement with the conditions imposed by the staff. No one else wishing to be heard, Commissioner Pack moved that the public hearing be closed, seconded by Commissioner Meyer and unanimously adopted. Commissioner Kasolas complimented the applicant on such a fine job on upgrading this private development. RESOLUTION N0. 1796 Commissioner Vierhus moved that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 1796 approving the application of Ms. Laura S. King and Foodmaker, Inc., fora use permit and approval of plans to remodel a fast-food restaurant (Jack-in-the-Box) located on property known as 1301 Camden Avenue in a C-2-S (General Commercial) Zoning District, -6- seconded by Commissioner Meyer and unanimously adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Meyer, Dickson, Campos, Pack, Vierhus, Kasolas Samuelson NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: None UP 79-13 This is the time and place for a continued Surber, C. public hearing to consider the application of Carol Lee Surber for a use permit to allow the development of an eight-lot subdivision located on property known as 1110 W. Hacienda Avenue in an Interim Zoning District. Mr. Kee explained that the applicant is proposing to subdivide an existing 1.49 acre parcel into 8 single-family lots; the use permit is being requested in order that the property (which is located in the Interim Zone) may be developed. Chairman Samuelson declared the public hearing open and invited anyone in the audience to speak for or against this item. No one wishing to be heard, Commissioner Kasolas moved that the public hearing be closed, seconded by Commissioner Meyer and unanimously adopted. RESOLUTION N0. 1797 Commissioner Dickson moved that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 1797 recommending approval of the application of Carol Lee Surber fora use permit to allow the development of an eight-lot subdivision located on property known as 1110 W. Hacienda Avenue in an Interim Zoning District, seconded by Commissioner Pack and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Meyer, Dickson, Campos, Pack, Vierhus, Kasolas, Samuelson NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: None PD 79-6 This is the time and place fora public hearing Sparling, J. to consider the application of John & Linda Sparling for approval of plans, elevations, and development schedule to allow the construction of an office-warehouse building on property known as 146 and 152 Railway Avenue in a P-D (Planned Development/Industrial) Zoning District. - 7- Mr. Kee noted that the architect has requested a continuance of this application to the Planning Commission of June 19, 1~~79. Chairman Samuelson declared the pub lic bearing open and invited anyone in the audience to speak for or against this item. No one wishing to be heard, Commissioner Kasolas moved that the Planning Commission continue PD 79-6 to its meeting of June 19, 1979, seconded by Commissioner Pack, and unanimously adopted. MISCELLANEOUS TS 79-11 Tentative Subdivision Map: Lands of Kunkel Kunkel, E. APN 305-30-28. Mr. Kee reported that Condition "R" of Ordinance No. 1230 approved by the City Council on May 14, 1979, required the processing and filing of a tract map, and the proposed map would fulfill this requirement. Commissioner Vierhus moved (1) that the Planning Commission find that TS 79-11 is in conformance with the General Plan, and (2) that the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council approve this map subject to the conditions listed in the Staff Comment Sheet. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Campos and adopted with Commissioner Kasolas abstaining because of a possible conflict of interest. TS 79-8 Lands of Surber Tentative Subdivision Map - Lands of Surber APN 405-16-121 Mr. Kee reported that staff is recommending approval subject to the conditions listed in the Staff Comment Sheet. He noted that the applicant is proposing to subdivide an existing 1.49 acre parcel into 8 single-family lots, with the average lot size being approximately 6,600 square feet; the existing house and detached garage will remain, although the garage will be moved away from a proposed property line. Commissioner Pack moved that the Planning Commission find that TS 79-8 is in conformance with-the General Plan, and that the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council approve this map subject to the conditions listed in the Staff Comment Sheet. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Meyer and unanimously adopted. Staff Report Fuel Tanks Mr. Kee reported that since the latest energy crisis, it was felt that the Commission may desire to review past policy on installation of storage fuel tanks. He noted that all fuel tank locations must be approved by the Fire Department prior to installation. -8- The Commission was in consensus that the present Resolution No. 988, adopted on December 1, 1969 (a copy of which is attached hereto), covering fuel tanks was still effective. Commissioner Dickson then moved that the staff report on fuel tanks be acknowledged and filed. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Kasolas and unanimously adopted. ITEMS BROUGHT UP BY COPIMISSIONERS Commissioner Dickson inquired if staff might present some guidelines regarding the use of transit systems, and specifically where these transit users could park their vehicles. Engineering Manager Helms explained that at the time the Transit District presented its master plan on the '516 Bus Arterial Street Program" it was designed to provide access within one-fourth of a mile, and it was the intent for people to walk to the bus stops. *** SITE TOUR FOR COMMISSION Mr. Kee announced that a tour has been scheduled for the Planning Commission to visit sites of projects for Saturday, July 7, 1979. Details will be announced at a later date, but it was requested that the Commission set this date aside at this time. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioner Vierhus, seconded by Commissioner Meyer, and unanimously adopted that the meeting be adjourned. The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. APPROVED: Carl E. Samuelson, Chairman ATTEST: Arthur A. Kee, Secretary RECORDED: Jeannine Wade, Recording Secretary