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PC Min 11/07/1978PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF CAMPBELL, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, 7:30 P.M. MINUTES ~IOVEPIBER 7, 1978 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 N. Central Avenue, Campbell, California. ROLL CALL Commissioners: Campos, Meyer, Dickson, Samuelson, Vierhus, Kasolas, Chairman Pack; Secretary Arthur Present A. Kee; Senior Planner Bruce R. Powell; Engineering Manager Bill Helms; City Attorney J. Robert Dempster; Recording Secretary Jeannine Wade. Absent None INTRODUCTION OF NEW COMMISSIONER Chairman Pack introduced newly appointed Commissioner Jane P. Meyer, and welcomed her to the Commission. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Kasolas moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of October 17, 1978, be approved as submitted, seconded by Commissioner Samuelson and unanimously adopted. COMMUNICATIONS Requests for Continuance Mr. Kee noted that a request for continuance had been received for Item No. 6 on the agenda, ZC 78-15 application of Mr. Thomas D. Jackson and Jackson Homes. Chairman Pacl< noted that since that item is under the category of Public Hearings, the public hearing would be opened at the time the item comes up on the agenda. Moreland School District - Open Space Chairman Pack noted that the letter from the Moreland School District, dated October 26, 1978, contained some questions regarding open space which she felt could be answered by staff and requested that staff send a response to the letter. A copy of this letter is attached hereto and made a part of these minutes. -2- Mr. Kee stated that Commission to respond to would send a response. ARCHITECTURAL APPROVALS he felt it would be appropriate for the Planning the School District letter and indicated staff S 78-35 Application of Mr. Chester J. Yanik and Deluxe Yanik, C. Check Printers, Inc., for approval of plans to construct an office addition to an existing industrial building. Commissioner Vierhus reported that the Site and Architectural Review Committee reviewed this application this morning. He noted that the con- cerns of the Architectural Advisor had been resolved at the Committee level; he further noted that staff had originally recommended a continuance of this item, however since the concerns of the Architectural Advisor had been resolved, staff is now also recommending approval subject to the conditions listed in the Staff Comment Sheet. Commissioner Dickson moved that S 78-35 be approved, subject to the following conditions: (1) Revised elevations to be approved by the Planning Director upon recommendation of the Architectural Advisor. (2) Property to be fenced and landscaped as indicated and/or added in red on plans. (3) Revised landscaping plan indicating the relocation of existing landscaping to be submitted for approval of the 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 $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. (6) 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) Underground utilities to be provided as required by Section 20.16.070 of the Campbell Municipal Code. (B) 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. -3- (C) Sign application to be submitted in accordance with provisions of the sign ordinance for all signs. PJo sign to be installed until application is approved and permit issued by the Building Department. (Section 21.68.070 of the Campbell Municipal Code.) (D) Applicant shall comply with all appropriate State and City requirements for the handicapped. BUILDING DEPARTMENT E Extend automatic sprinkler system into new office addition. 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 Samuelson and unanimously adopted. S 78-36 Application of Mr. Lewis Frayer for approval of Frayer, L. plans to construct a six-unit condominium project on property known as 3495 S. Bascom Avenue in an R-3-S (Multiple Family/High Density Residential) Zoning District. Commissioner Vierhus reported that the applicant had met with the Site and Architectural Review Committee this morning, and there was a problem with the dimensions of the street dedication. After discussing the problem with the applicant and Mr. Helms, Engineering Manager, the Committee is recommending a two-week continuance of this item in order to give the applicant time to resolve this problem. He stated that architecturally the plans were acceptable. Commissioner Kasolas moved that S 78-36 be continued to the November 21, 1978, Planning Commission meeting, seconded by Commissioner Samuelson and unanimously adopted. SA 78-70 Application of Mr. Douglas 0. Neale for approval Neale, D. of off-site directional signs for liquidation sales to be held on property known as 85 S. Second Street in a P-D (Planned Development/ Medium Density Residential) Zoning District. Commissioner Vierhus reported that the applicant had met this morning with the Site and Architectural Review Committee. He noted that the Sign Review Committee and Staff have recommended denial, and the Committee has upheld that decision and is also recommending denial. Mr. Kee explained that the request is for two directional (A-frame) off-site signs for a liquidation store located at 85 S. Second Street. He noted that the location of these signs had not been identified. He stated that the Planning Commission may authorize more signs, off-site signs, etc., however the Sign Review Committee and Staff have recommended denial of this application. -4- Chairman Pack inquired as to the prior use of the liquidation store site. Mr. Kee explained that it had been a telephone switching station. The building is non-conforming at the present time; shown on the General Plan as Medium Density Residential and zoned P-D. Mr. C. W. Neale, representing the applicant, appeared before the Commission to state he felt he should be allowed to use the requested signing. He inquired as to why his proposed signing did not comply. City Attorney Dempster responded that he would be happy to meet with Mr. Neale and explain the sections of the Ordinance as they relate to his specific signs, or if he preferred he could direct a letter of inquiry. Commissioner Dickson recollected that in the past the Commission had not approved any off-site directional signs for commercial purposes. Commissioner Samuelson moved that SA 78-70 be denied, as recommended by both the Sign Review Committee and the Staff, since the proposed signs did not meet the qualifications for "off-site" directional signs as pre- scribed in Section 21.68.120 of the Sign Ordinance, seconded by Commissioner Campos, and unanimously adopted. At this time, City Attorney Dempster handed the applicant a copy of the "Procedure for Appeal from Decision of Planning Commission" and indicated to him that any appeal must be in writing. PUBLIC HEARINGS UP 78-15 This is the time and place fora public Peck, R. hearing to consider the request of Mr. Ronald Peck and the Brondon Corporation for a use permit to allow valet parking on property known as 36 S. Second Street in a P-D (Planned Development/Commercial) Zoning District. Mr. Kee displayed an aerial of the site and reported that the staff is recommending approval of this application subject to the condition that the time limit of six months be placed on this use permit. Commissioner Kasolas inquired if there would be a charge for the valet parking, and wondered if the City had a policy as regards fees for valet parking. Mr. Kee responded that the application before the Commission at this time was the first of its kind; however, normally there had been no parking fee. He indicated that the applicant was attempting to provide temporary parking while the parking structure is under construction. He further indicated that possibly the applicant could respond to some of the Commission's inquiries and concerns. -5- Commissioner Campos mentioned that in the past residents of the area had complained about the noise, traffic and litter in the Factory area and wondered if approval of this application might create a parking problem. Mr. Kee explained that by instituting this type of parking they were trying to alleviate traffic parking problems in the area. Commissioner Dickson inquired if the City would be involved in the operating of the valet parking. City Attorney Dempster responded that the City would not be involved in the business. Chairman Pack declared the public hearing open and invited anyone in the audience to speak for or against this item. Mr. Jim Lyle, Pacific Design Group, appeared before the Commission on behalf of the owners of the Factory. He reported to the Commission that it was the intent of the Factory owners and managers to try to alleviate a situation because of the parking structure construction. He indicated that the proposed pick-up and drop-off point would be at the rear parking lot of the Factory; and the hours of operation would, no doubt, be until the cocktail lounges closed. He stated that there would not be a parking charge; however, the employees would earn tips. Chairman Pack inquired if the persons employed by the valet service would be instructed before employment. City Attorney Dempster responded that the Factory managers would be responsible for carrying liability insurance on the valet service. Mr. Don Baptist, General Partner of the Black I<ettle and Parlor, appeared before the Commission to express his concerns about the operation of the valet service and felt that perhaps some requirements should be placed on this permit. He stated that the valet service had performed a "dry run" which he felt proved to be very unsuccessful for patrons and employees of his establishments. He also expressed objection to having the rear parking lot as the pick-up point since the parking at the rear was badly needed. Commissioner Vierhus expressed concern about the moving of the vehicles. City Attorney Dempster stated that possibly a condition could be imposed on the use permit which would provide that the applicant submit to the City Attorney an agreement signed by all of the food and beverage tenants agreeing as to where the pick-up point would be and agreeing to the rules and regulations under which the valet service would be operated. Mr. Lyle, representing the applicant, stated he was in full agreement with the proposed condition. -6- Mr. Tim Conway, 1183 Caroline, Santa Clara, appeared before the Commission to explain how the trial run of the valet service worked. He reported that he had set up the valet service and would be one of the persons working with it. Mr. Lou Jolly of Allstate Realty appeared before the Commission to inquire if the Commission were considering a zone change in the area. Mr. Kee responded that there was no proposal to change the zoning within the area. Ms. Kitty Augustino, 3555 Parkland, inquired about the parking in the area. Mr. Kee stated that the parking district proposed for the downtown area had failed, thus the new parking structure at the rear lot of the Factory was being constructed as part of the Factory project; in order to accommodate parking until such time as the structure is completed, it is proposed to have interim valet parking which is before the Commission this evening. Much discussion ensued regarding conditions which might be imposed on a valet parking use permit, and ingress and egress from the lot in question. Chairman Pack inquired of Mr. Baptist if he would be in favor of a condition such as the one recommended by the City Attorney. Mr. Baptist responded that he would be in favor of such a condition, and that he was in favor of the concept of valet parking, however he did have some concerns about the implementation of such an operation. No one else wishing to be heard, Commissioner Vierhus moved that the public hearing be closed, seconded by Commissioner Campos, and adopted. Motion Commissioner Vierhus moved that UP 78-15, application fora use permit to allow valet parking on property known as 36 S. Second Street, be approved subject to the following two conditions: (1) Approval would be for six months (Starting from date of City Council ratification). (2) That an agreement be submitted to both the Planning Commission and City Attorney whereby the tenants of the food, beverage, and entertainment areas located within the Factory have agreed upon a pick-up point as well as the regulations that govern the operations of the valets involved in this parking, and in addition there would be a statement whereby the owners of the Factory would restrict the valet to minimum interference with the public parking lot located at the rear of the Factory. - 7- This motion was seconded by Commissioner Kasolas. Discussion of the Motion Commissioner Dickson felt the Commission should have a look at the parking lot circulation as well as the pick-up zone prior to making a determination on this application. Commissioner Campos felt that he would like to see the agreement as well as the location of the pick-up and circulation of cars. He stated he did not see the need to rush on a decision regarding this matter. City Attorney Dempster stated the Council has instructed staff to move along with the item in order to alleviate parking problems arising out of the construction of the new parking structure. Chairman Pack stated she also felt that the Council would like to see some action taken as quickly as possible in order to prevent problems. She stated she would like to see the agreement submitted to the City Attorney brought back to the Commission for its information. Commissioner Dickson stated that he felt there was always time to do things right. RESOLUTION N0. 1745 Commissioner Vierhus moved that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 1745 approving the request of Mr. Ronald Peck and the Brondon Corporation for a use permit to allow valet parking on property known as 36 S. Second Street in a P-D (Planned Development/ Commercial) Zoning District subject to the following two conditions: (1) Approval would be for six months (starting from date of City Council ratification). (2) That an agreement be submitted to both the Planning Commission and City Attorney whereby the tenants of the food, beverage, and entertainment areas located within the Factory have agreed upon a pick-up point as well as the regulations that govern the operations of the valets involved in this parking, and in addition there would be a statement whereby the owners of the Factory would restrict the valet to minimum interference with the public parking lot located at the rear of the Factory. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Kasolas and adopted by the following roll call vote: -8- AYES: Commissioners: Campos, Meyer, Samuelson, Vierhus, Kasolas, Pack NOES: Commissioners: Dickson ABSENT: Commissioners: None ZC 78-13 This is the time and place for a continued Kulick, R. public hearing to consider the application of Mr. R. M. Kulick for (1) a change of zoning from R-M ( Multiple Family/Low- Medium Density Residential) to P-D (Planned Development/Low-Medium Density Residential), and (2) approval of plans to construct six townhouse units on pro- perty known as 1189 Bracebridge Court. Commissioner Vierhus reported that the applicant had met with the Committee this morning, and the Committee is recommending approval. Mr. Kee stated that this item had been continued from the Oct. 3, 1978 mtg. at the request of the applicant in order to resolve a title problem. He reported that the townhouses proposed are compatible with others built in the area. Staff and Architectural Advisor are also recommending approval. Chairman Pack invited anyone in the audience to speak for or against this item. No one wishing to be heard, Commissioner Vierhus moved that the public hearing be closed, seconded by Commissioner Samuelson and unanimously adopted. RESOLUTION N0. 1746 Commissioner Vierhus moved that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 1746 recommending approval of the zone change from R-M (Multiple Family/Low-Medium Density Residential) to P-D (Planned Development/Low-Medium Density) for 1189 Bracebridge Curt (ZC 78-13), seconded by Commissioner Samuelson and unanimously adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Campos, Meyer, Dickson, Samuelson, Vierhus, Kasolas, Pack NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: None RESOLUTION N0. 1747 Commissioner Vierhus moved that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 1747 recommending approval of plans, elevations, and development schedule to construct six townhouse units on property known as 1189 Bracebridge Court, seconded by Commissioner Samuelson, and unani- mously adopted by the following roll call vote: -7- AYES: Commissioners: Campos, Meyer, Dickson, Samuelson, Vierhus, Kasolas, Pack NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: None ZC 78-15 This is the time and place for a public Jackson Homes hearing to consider the application of Jackson, T. Mr. Thomas D. Jackson and Jackson Homes for: (1) a change of zoning from R-1 (Single-Family/Low Density Residential) to P-D (Planned Development/Low Density Residential), and (2) approval of plans, elevations, and development schedule to allow the addition of five single-family detached homes to an existing two-unit development located on property known as 1428 and 1440 W. Hacienda Avenue. Commissioner Vierhus reported that the applicant had met with the Site and Architectural Review Committee this morning and has requested a two-week continuance. Chairman Pack declared the public hearing open and invited anyone in the audience to speak for or against this item. Mrs. JoAnn Fairbanks of 1565 Hacienda Avenue appeared before the Commission to express her opposition to this project. She indicated that she would again appear when this item comes back to the Commission in order that she might be able to review the revised plans. Mr. Kee indicated that the applicant would need to submit plans by this Friday in order to meet the deadline for the next meeting, and Mrs. Fairbanks could call the Planning Office to find out if revised plans had been submitted before coming into the office to review them. Commissioner Kasolas moved that ZC 78-15 be continued to the Planning Commission meeting of November 21, 1978, seconded by Commissioner Samuelson and unanimously adopted. PD 75-4 This is the time and place for a continued Campbell Building public hearing to consider the application and Investment Co., Inc. of the Campbell Building and Investment Company, Inc., for approval of plans, elevations, and development schedule to allow construction of an office building on property known as 54 N. Central Avenue in a P-D (Planned Development/Commercial) Zoning District. -10- Commissioner Vierhus 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. Chairman Pack expressed concern about the use of parking spaces in the area and inquired if this parking would affect any of the parking now being used by other stores in the area. Mr. Kee responded that it would not, and that one of the conditions of approval was that the applicant must provide evidence of satisfactory title to ingress egress easements. No one wishing to be heard from the audience, Commissioner Vierhus moved that the public hearing be closed, seconded by Commissioner Dickson and unanimously adopted. RESOLUTION N0. 1748 Commissioner Dickson moved that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 1748 recommending approval of plans, elevations, and development schedule to allow construction of an office building on property known as 54 N. Central Avenue in a P-D (Planned Development/ Commercial) Zoning District, seconded by Commissioner Kasolas and unanimously adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Campos, Meyer, Dickson, Samuelson, Vierhus, Kasolas, Pack NOES: Commissioners: None ABSEtJT: Commissioners: None PD 78-10 This is the time and place for a continued Perfecto, C. public hearing to consider the application of Carlos and Maria Perfecto for approval of plans, elevations, and development schedule to allow construction of two residential units on the rear of property known as 109 S. Fourth Street in a P-D (Planned Development/Medium Density Residential) Zoning District. Mr. Kee explained that this item had appeared on the Planning Commission agenda since June 6, 1978, in order that revised plans could be submitted. He noted that to date no revised plans have been received. No one wishing to be heard, Commissioner Vierhus moved that the public hearing be closed, seconded by Commissioner Samuelson and unanimously adopted. RESOLUTION 1749 Commissioner Vierhus moved that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 1749 recommending that the City Council deny the application of Carlos and Maria Perfecto for approval of plans, elevations, and development schedule to allow construction of two residential units on the rear of property known as 109 S. Fourth Street in a P-D (Planned Development/Medium Density Residential) Zoning District, seconded by Commissioner Campos, and unanimously adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Campos, Meyer, Dickson, Samuelson, Vierhus, Kasolas, Pack NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: None MISCELLANEOUS Staff Report Housing Assistance Plan (H.C.D.) 1979-82 Information Only Mr. Kee noted that staff is recommending that the Commission review the draft Housing Assistance Plan, and if any of the Commissioners have any comments, please forward them to the Planning Staff by November 13. He noted that no action is required on this item. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Meyer moved that the meeting be adjourned, seconded by Commissioner Dickson and unanimously adopted. The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: RECORDED: Arthur A. Kee, Secretary Jeannine Wade, Recorder Margaret M. Pack, Chairman `~ . ~~ r °~;1 V1~J~~A1V1~ ,~ L~HnOJ~ DISTRICT" MARILYN M. INCARDONA •RffIDFN7 CALIFORNIA'S OLDEST KNOWN RURAL SCHOOL DISTRICT • 1B'St ANNA K. KURZE CL•RK JOHN W. ANDERSON DAMON G. NALTY October 26, 1978 1'L~ (~ ARTHUR A. WOODS. JR. D ',7 ~ ~ ~ M RICHARD L. DAVIS ~~~LLL U O •Ur[RIN1[N•[NT OCT 3 01978 City Council City of Campbell CITY OF CAMPBELL 75 North Central Avenue PLANNING DEPARTMENT Campbell, CA 95008 Attention Mr. Robert C. Stephens, City Manager Gentlemen: Proposed Open Space (O. S. ) Ordinance and its Application The Moreland School District Board of Trustees has studied this issue, particularly as it may relate to future surplus schools in this district. The Board is of the understanding that the City of Campbell is not in a position at this time to assure school distrlcts that it can purchase sur- plus school sites in order to preserve Open Space. The automatic imposition of O.S. Zoning would force a school district to expend funds for purposes unrelated to the education of children. Moreland School District opposes the arbitrary zoning of O.S. to any school site declared surplus to the needs of the district. Such action would usurp the authority of the Board to fully control the programs and function of the district, create untenable financial constraints and would thus be unrealistic . Respectfully, MORELAND SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES Richard L. Davis Superintendent and Secretary to the Board of Trustees RLD/m cc: 'Campbell Planning Commission- ~~"'L ~~ `r~~,.E.~- Campbell Union High School Distrlct Campbell Union School District 4710 Canrpball Aoanwa San Jora, California 95130 408/379-1370