PC Min 02/20/1979PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF CAMPBELL, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, 7:30 PM MINUTES FEBRUARY 20, 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: Dickson, Pack, Vierhus,
Kasolas; Secretary Arthur A. Kee, Senior
Planner Bruce R. Powell, Engineering Manager
Bill Helms, City Attorney J. Robert Dempster,
Recording Secretary Jeannine Wade.
Absent Commissioners: Meyer, Campos, Chairman
Samuelson.
Commissioner Pack noted that since the Chairman and Vice Chairman were both
absent, she would be chairing the meeting this evening.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Kasolas moved that the minutes of
the regular meeting of February 6, 1979 be
approved as submitted, seconded by Commissioner
Vierhus and unanimously.
COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Kee noted that communications received relate to specific items on the
agenda and would be considered at the time the item is discussed.
ARCHITECTURAL APPROVALS
s 79-3 Application of Messrs. Dennis Rawson and Glen
Rawson, D. Kral for approval of plans to allow construction
Kral, G. of a warehouse/industrial building on property
known as 941 S. McGlincey Lane in an M-1-S (Light
Industrial) 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 this application subject to the conditions listed in the Staff
Comment Sheet. He further noted that the applicant was in agreement with the
conditions as listed.
Commissioner Vierhus moved that S 79-3 be approved subject to the following
conditions:
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1. Landscaping plan indicating type and size of plant material,
and location of hose bibs or sprinkler system to be submitted
for approval of the Planning Director prior to application for
building permit.
2. Landscaping and fencing shall be maintained in accordance with
the approved plan.
3. Applicant to either (1) post a faithful performance bond in the
amount of $3,000 to insure landscaping, fencing, and striping of
parking areas within three months of completion of construction,
or (2) file written agreement to complete landscaping, fencing and
striping of parking areas prior to final Building Department
clearance.
4. Applicant to submit a letter, satisfactory to the City Attorney
limiting the use of the property to: 952 square feet of office
use, 1568 square feet of speculative industrial use, and 5480
square feet of warehouse use.
5. All mechanical equipment located on roofs to be screened as
approved by the Planning Director.
The applicant is notified as part of this application that he/she is
required to meet the following conditions in accordance with Ordinances
of the City of Campbell and Laws of the State of California.
A. All parking and driveway areas to be developed in compliance with
Section 21.50 of the Campbell Municipal Code. All parking spaces
to be provided with appropriate concrete curbs or bumper guards.
6. Underground utilities to be provided as required by Section
20.16.070 of the Campbell Municipal Code.
C. Plans submitted to the Building Department for plan check shall
indicate clearly the location of all connections for underground
utilities including water, sewer, electric, telephone and television
cables, etc.
D. Sign application to be submitted in accordance with provisions of
the sign ordinance for all signs. No sign to be installed until
application is approved and permit issued by the Building Department.
(Section 21.68.070 of the Campbell Municipal Code.)
E. Ordinance No. 782 of the Campbell Municipal Code stipulates that
any contract for the collection and disposal of refuse, garbage,
wet garbage and rubbish produced within the limits of the City
of Campbell shall be made with Green Valley Disposal Company.
This requirement applies to all single-family dwellings, multiple
apartment units, to all commercial, business, industrial, manu-
facturing, and construction establishments.
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F. Trash container(s) of a size and quantity necessary to serve
the development shall be located in area(s) approved by the
Fire Department. Unless otherwise noted, enclosure(s) shall
consist of a concrete floor surrounded by a solid wall or
fence and have self-closing doors of a size specified by the
Fire Department. All enclosures to be constructed at grade
level.
G. Applicant shall comply with all appropriate State and City
requirements for the handicapped.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
H. Provide one on-site fire hydrant on the property.
I. Provide one 2A-IOBC fire extinguisher for each leased space.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
J. Pay storm drainage area fee of $314.
K. Obtain an excavation permit to install a driveway approach.
The applicant is notified that he/she shall comply with ail applicable
Codes or Ordinances of the City of Campbell which pertain to this
development and are not herein specified.
This motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickson, and unanimously adopted.
S 79-4 Application of Mr. Paul S. Heath for approval
Heath, P. of plans to construct three residential units
on the rear of property known as 1177 Smith
Avenue in an R-M (Multiple Family/Low Density
Residential) Zoning District.
Commissioner Kasolas reported that this application was not reviewed by the
Site and Architectural Review Committee; however, the matter was discussed
with the applicant and the Committee indicated to him that it was the position
of the Committee to recommend that this item be referred to the San Tomas Task
Force and be continued to the Planning Commission meeting of March 6, 1979,
with the specific understanding that this item be reviewed as expeditiously as
possible by the Task Force, and if this item could not be reviewed in time for
the March 6, 1979, Planning Commission meeting, then it would be considered at
the March 20 meeting since the 60-day time limit would be March 21, 1979.
Mr. Paul Heath, applicant, appeared before the Commission to state that he
would like the application reviewed as quickly as possible. He further stated
that he did understand that it should be reviewed by the Task Force.
Commissioner Vierhus moved that S 79-4 be referred to the San Tomas Task Force,
requesting that this item be reviewed as expeditiously as possible, and be
continued to the Planning Commission meeting of March 6, 1979.
This motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickson.
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Commissioner Kasolas felt that the motion should be amended to include a
provision for continuing this item to the March 20 meeting in case the Task
Force would not have a recommendation by March 6.
City Attorney Dempster indicated that an amendment to the motion would not
be necessary as the item would be automatically continued from the March 6
meeting to the March 20 meeting.
The motion made by Commissioner Vierhus and seconded by Commissioner Dickson
to refer this item to the Task Force and be continued to the Planning Commission
meeting of March 6, 1979, was unanimously adopted.
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s 79-5 Application of Mr. Allan M. Harris and the
Harris, A. Universal Development and Investment Company
for approval of plans to construct an office
building on property known as 62 S. San Tomas
Aquino Road in a C-2-S (General Commercial)
Zoning District.
Commissioner Kasolas reported that the Site and Architectural Review Committee
reviewed this application this morning and is recommending approval subject
to the conditions listed in the Staff Comment Sheet. He noted that the
applicant was in agreement to the conditions.
Commissioner Dickson moved that S 79-5 be approved subject to the following
conditions:
1. Property to be fenced and landscaped as indicated and/or
added in red on plans.
2. Landscaping plan indicating type and size of plant material,
and location of hose bibs or sprinkler system to be submitted
.for approval of the Planning Director prior to application for
building permit.
3. Fencing plan indicating location and design details•of fencing
to be submitted for approval of Planning Director prior to
application for building permit.
4. Landscaping and fencing shall be maintained in accordance with the
approved plan.
5. Applicant to either (1) post a faithful performance bond in the
amount of $5,000 to insure landscaping, fencing, and striping of
parking areas within three months of completion of construction,
or (2) file written agreement to complete landscaping, fencing and
striping of parking areas prior to final Building Department
clearance.
6. All mechanical equipment located on roofs to be screened as
approved by the Planning Director.
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7. Applicant shall provide assurances, satisfactory to the City
Engineer that cross easements for parking are provided.
Applicant is notified as part of this application that he/she is required
to meet the following conditions in accordance with Ordinances of the City
of Campbell and Laws of the State of California.
A. All parking and driveway areas to be developed in compliance with
Section 21.50 of the Campbell Municipal Code. All parking spaces
to be provided with appropriate concrete curbs or bumper guards.
B. Underground utilities to be provided as required by Section
20.16.070 of the Campbell Municipal Code.
C. Plans submitted to the Building Department for plan check shall
indicate clearly the location of all connections for underground
utilities including water, sewer, electric, telephone and tele-
vision cables, etc.
D. Sign application to be submitted in accordance with provisions of
the sign ordinance for all signs. No sign to be installed until
application is approved and permit issued by the Building Depart-
ment. (Section 21.68.070 of the Campbell Municipal Code.)
E. Ordinance No. 782 of the Campbell Municipal Code stipulates that
any contract for the collection and disposal of refuse, garbage,
wet garbage and rubbish produced within the limits of the City of
Campbell shall be made with Green Valley Disposal Company. This
requirement applies to all single-family dwellings, multiple
apartment units, to all commercial, business, industrial, manu-
facturing, and construction establishments.
F. Trash container(s) of a size and quantity necessary to serve the
development shall be located in area(s) approved by the Fire Depart-
ment. Unless otherwise noted, enclosure(s) shall consist of a
concrete floor surrounded by a solid wall or fence and have self-
closing doors of a size specified by the Fire Department. All
enclosures to be constructed at grade level. .
G. Applicant shall comply with all appropriate State and City require-
ments for the handicapped.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
H. Roof covering shall be fire-retardant (Sec. 1704. - 1976 Uniform
Bldg. Code).
FIRE DEPARTMENT
I. Provide 2A-IOBC fire extinguishers.
J. Relocate fire hydrant to north side of garage level ramp.
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
K. Dedicate right-of-way to a 45-foot half-street on San
Tomas Aquino Rd.
L. Pay storm drainage area fee of $1,008.
M. Enter into an agreement and post surety to install street
improvements across frontage.
N. Pay the plan examination and construction inspection fee.
0. Provide a grading and drainage plan for the approval of the
City Engineer.
P. Relocate the existing power pole to behind the future curb.
The applicant is notified that he/she shall comply with all applicable
Codes or Ordinances of the City of Campbell which pertain to this
development and are not herein specified.
This motion was seconded by Commissioner Vierhus and unanimously adopted.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
S 79-1 A. Continued public hearing to consider
Angel, L. interpretation of Zoning District
boundary and make minor modification.
B. Continued application of Mr. Larry J. Angel
and Vali Associates for approval of plans to
construct a commercial building on property
known as 1777 S. Bascom Avenue in a C-2-S
(General Commercial) Zoning District.
Mr. Kee reported that the Zoning Ordinance requires that a zoning district
boundary adjustment be considered by the Planning Commission at a public
hearing.
Acting Chairman Pack invited anyone in the audience to speak for or against
this item.
No one wishing to be heard, Commissioner Kasolas moved that S 79-1(A) be
continued to the March 6, 1979, Planning Commission meeting. This motion
was seconded by Commissioner Dickson and unanimously adopted.
Commissioner Kasolas then reported that the applicant, Mr. Larry Angel, had
requested a continuance of portion (B) of this application to the March 6, --
1979, Planning Commission meeting. He further noted that the Architectural
Advisor as well as staff had some concerns about this application and a
meeting had been scheduled for the applicant to meet with the staff to
resolve some of these concerns before the end of this week.
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Commissioner Kasolas moved that S 79-1(B) be continued to the March 6,
1979, Planning Commission meeting, seconded by Commissioner Dickson. and
unanimously adopted.
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UP 79-1 This is the time and place for a continued
Winston, D. public hearing to consider the request of
Mr. David Winston and Martin Oil Service, Inc.
for a use permit to allow the sale of secondary
support products at property known as 851 E.
Hamilton Avenue in a P-D (Planned Development/
Commercial and/or Industrial) Zoning District.
Mr. Kee reported that the applicant had submitted a letter indicating the
potential products to be sold at the subject site. He noted that this list
of products met with the approval of the City Attorney. A copy of this
letter, dated February 13, 1979, is attached hereto and made a part of these
minutes.
Acting Chairman Pack inquired about the enforcement of the sale of these
products.
Mr. Kee responded that it would be the responsibility of the Planning
Department to enforce the conditions of the use permit.
Commissioner Dickson noted that in all fairness to the applicant he felt
this item should be continued since he could not vote in favor of this
item. He stated that it might have a better opportunity of being granted
if a full Commission were present. He felt (1) the list was only of
"potential" items which he felt was not complete, (2) he felt there were
no controls, and (3) he did not care for these kinds of uses.
Much discussion ensued regarding the sale of these types of items at
a service station such as this.
Commissioner Vierhus moved that UP 79-1 be continued to the March 6, 1979,
Planning Commission meeting, seconded by Commissioner Kasolas and unani-
mously adopted.
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MISCELLANEOUS
TS 79- 3
Lands of May
Investment Co.
Tentative Subdivision Map: Lands of May
Investment Co., Inc. APN 413-13-30, 43 & 44
Mr. Kee reported that at its regularly scheduled meeting of February 12, 1979,
the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1211 approving the applicant's plans,
elevations, and development schedule to allow construction of 36 patio homes
on property known as 571 and 595 Union Avenue in a P-D (Planned Development/
Low-Medium Density Residential) Zoning District. Condition "P" of Ordinance
No. 1211 required the applicant to process and file a tract map. The attached
map would meet this requirement. The Gene rat Plan indicates Low-Medium Density
Residential (between 6 and 13 units per acre) for this area. The approved plans
would be developed at a density of 11.45 units per acre.
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Commissioner Vierhus 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 this map subject to the conditions listed
in the Staff Comment Sheet.
This motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickson and unanimously adopted.
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TS 79-4 Tentative Subdivision Map: Lands of Wilson
Lands of Wilson APN: 305-31'6•
Mr. Kee reported that at its regularly scheduled meeting of September 11,
1978, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1186 approving the applicant's
plans, elevations, and development schedule to allow construction of five
townhomes on property known as 257 W. Rincon Avenue in a P-D (Planned
Development/Medium Density Residential) Zoning District. Condition "R"
of Ordinance No. 1186 required the applicant to process and file a tract
map. The attached map would meet this requirement. The General Plan indicates
Medium Density Residential (between 14 and 20 units per acre) for this area.
The approved plans would be developed at a density of 14.3 units per acre.
Commissioner Dickson 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 this map subject to the conditions listed in the Staff
Comment Sheet.
This motion was seconded by Commissioner Vierhus and unanimously adopted.
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Staff Report Noise Ordinance
Acting Chairman Pack noted that there were several recommendations for
modification which she felt should be made and suggested that this item
be continued.
Mr. Kee stated that there would not be a problem with a continuance; staff
is soliciting comments at this time.
Commissioner Vierhus moved that the draft Noise Ordinance be continued to
the March 20, 1979, Planning Commission meeting, seconded by Commissioner
Kasolas and unanimously adopted.
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ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Dickson moved that the meeting
be adjourned, seconded by Commissioner Kasolas
and unanimously adopted.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:22 p.m.
APPROVED:
Margaret M. Pack, Acting Chairman
ATTEST:
Arthur A. Kee, Secretary
RECORDED:
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