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PC Min 08/15/1978{ ,: PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF CAMPBELL, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, 7:30 P.M. MINUTES AUGUST 15, 197$ 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 Commissioners: Campos, Dickson, Vierhus, Kasolas, Chairman Pack; Secretary Arthur A. Kee; Senior Present Planner Bruce R. Powell; Engineering Manager Bill Helms; City Attorney J. Robert Dempster; Recording Secretary Sandy Kinsey. Absent Commissioner Samuelson. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Vierhus moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of August 1, 1978 be approved, seconded by Commissioner Campos and unanimously adopted. COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Kee informed the Commission that items received relate to specific items on the agenda and would be discussed at the time the item is considered. COMMENDATION TO PAST COMMISSIONER DON HEBARD Chairman Pack asked that a resolution commending past Commissioner Hebard be added to the agenda. RESOLUTION N0. 1724 Commissioner Vierhus moved that Resolution No. 1724 be adopted in recognition of Don Hebard for his service on the Planning Commission, seconded by Commissioner Campos and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Campos, Dickson, Vierhus, Kasolas, Pack NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: Samuelson ;~ ;. PUBLIC HEARINGS PD 78-10 This is the time and place fora continued public Perfecto, C. 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 informed the Commission that Mr. Perfecto has requested that this item be continued for two weeks in order that revised plans could be submitted. With no further discussion, Commissioner Kasolas moved that PD 78-10 be continued until the September 5, 1978 Planning Commission meeting, seconded by Commissioner Dickson and unanimously adopted. a MISCELLANEOUS TA 78-3 Referral from the City Council to reconsider a Parking ~ proposed text amendment relating to Chapter 21.50 Loading (Parking and Loading) of the Zoning Code. This item was continued from the last meeting in order that the Site and Architectural Review Committee could review the proposed changes to the Parking Ordinance and formulate a recommendation. Commissioner Vierhus reported to the Commission that the Site and Architectural Review Committee met this morning with staff, the Architectural Advisor, and interested parties to work out revised parking regulations as outlined in the handout prepared by staff , a copy of which is attached hereto. Mr. Kee stated that there were some revisions to the proposal that first went to the City Council. He explained that these revised requirements would have no change to Single-Family dwellings and Duplexes; the only change would relate to Townhouses, Condominiums, and Multi-Family units. He commented that the Architectural Advisor, staff, and interested parties were all in agreement with this recommendation. At this time Mr. Powell displayed a copy of the proposed parking requirements on the overhead projector. He explained the differences from the first proposal to the City Council to what was recommended now. Mr. Kee informed the Commission that they would still have the authority to adjust requirements in parking on any applications that come before them. He felt that as far as removing the reserve landscape areas, there would be problems with enforcement and administration that would make it a very difficult requirement to enforce. -2- Commissioner Kasolas asked why only one space instead of two must be covered for Single Family. Mr. Kee responded that he has not been aware of any problems that have come up as a result of requiring only one parking space covered for Single Family. He stated that 95 percent of the proposals for Single Family have two covered spaces per unit. Commissioner Kasolas asked how staff defined covered parking. Mr. Kee replied that a carport or garage would be allowed for covered parking. Commissioner Campos asked if this recommendation was allowing for more parking. Mr. Kee stated that this recommendation would be increasing the parking require- ments from what is in the existing Code. Commissioner Dickson noted that the existing Code requirements for two or more bedroom units calls for 2 .spaces per unit, the proposal now is recommending 2~ spaces per unit. Commissioner Kasolas asked what would happen if a 4-bedroom townhouse develop- ment were proposed. Commissioner Dickson replied. that the Planning Commission. would take a look at it to see if 2~ spaces would be sufficient or if it would need more parking. Mr. Kee stated that there has been only one application for a 4-bedroom town- house development in the past 10 years and that was not approved. He wanted to stress the fact that the Planning Commission would have authority, under this recommendation, to require more parking spaces if necessary. Chairman Pack expressed her concern about townhouses that have the garage in the front of the house, adjoining the neighbor's garage, with only the tandem space behind the garage for parking; there is no other on-site parking. She also stated that some of these townhouse developments do not have any on-street parking. Commissioner Kasolas asked if there was any consideration to what the other cities have required in parking. Mr. Kee replied that staff had done a survey of the cities in the Santa Clara Valley and found that the City of Campbell's requirements were not too far out of line from-what the other cities were requiring. He noted that Cupertino is a bit more strict with parking. Chairman Pack expressed her satisfaction with this recommendation and asked if there were anyone in the audience who would like to speak on this item. Mr. Phil Burns, 1901 S. Bascom Avenue, Campbell appeared before the Commission to state that he was in favor of this recommendation. -3- ;i Chairman Pack thanked Mr. Burns for his efforts in helping to make these parking recommendations. At this time Commissioner Dickson moved that we refer this recommendation, TA 78-3, Parking and Loading, to the City Council for approval, seconded by Commissioner Vierhus and unanimously adopted. a a a GP 78-11 Referral from the City Council to consider possible Union Avenue amendments to the Land Use Element of the General Area Plan for a portion of the Union Avenue area of the community. Mr. Kee pointed out on a map Area No. 5 that had been referred back from the City Council to the Planning Commission for further study. He noted that there are two parcels for consideration, one is the Stojanovich property and the other is West Valley Construction property. Mr. Stojanovich sent a letter to the City Council requesting reconsideration of his property on the General Plan. Mr. Kee stated that a portion of this area is currently in the County. The unincorporated area would include the Stojanovich property, and everything going'to the east to Union Avenue and up to McGlincey. There will be a pre- zoning consideration that will be coming before the Commission and City Council in the near future after this area has been resolved. Mr. Kee said that it is important to keep the Land Use Element of the General Plan separate from the zoning of the property. Mr. Powell displayed the Land Use Element of the General Plan for the Commission's review. Mr. Kee explained to the Commission that the City Council would like a recommen- dation on whether or not the area should remain as it is on the General Plan, (Low Density Residential) or should a change be made to extend the Industrial area down to the borderline of the single-family residences. He mentioned to the Commission that staff could see how it could work out in either case. Commissioner Vierhus asked if there were any potential development of single- family homes in that area to loop Sweetbriar around to join Regas. Mr. Helms responded that it would be up to private development to complete what is on the General Plan. At the time this portion of the General Plan was adopted it was just an indication of how that property might develop in future years. Commissioner Vierhus inquired if it were unusual to show a street like that on the General Plan which is not even being proposed. Mr. Helms replied that there are other streets in Campbell that are shown on the General Plan which do not exist. He stated that one example was the extension of Hazelwood Avenue; it finally ended up with a hammerhead cul-de-sac arrangement. -4- Mr. Kee stated that the important part is that we have two stubbed streets and, from a planning point of view, it is not good practice to stub streets and then ignore them. He felt there should be a turnaround in some form or an extension of the two streets. What is shown on the General Plan is one way that it might work, or if the Industrial area were extended down to the residential area it might also work. Chairman Pack invited anyone in the audience to speak for or against this item. Mr. Becchetti, representing the owner of the property (Mr. Stojanovich), appeared before the Commission to recommend that this area be changed on the General Plan to reflect Industrial. He felt that this would be the most logical zoning for this area. Mr. Gene Haun, 2196 Central Park Drive, appeared before the Commission to express. opposition to a change of the General Plan to Industrial. He presented to the Commission a petition with 3l signatures of residents in the area who would like the General Plan to remain Low Density Residential. A copy of this petition is attached hereto and made a part of these minutes. Mr. Haun stated he doesn't feel that it is fair to the residents in the area to change the General Plan after they have based their future planning on knowing that the General Plan shows Low Density Residential. He felt that changing the General Plan to Industrial would lower the value of the surrounding homes. Mr. Jim Brenson, 2212 Central Park Drive, appeared before the Commission to speak in opposition to a change in the General Plan. Mr. Richard Pacone, 688 Regas Drive, appeared before the Commission to also speak in opposition to a change in the General Plan. Mr. Steve Tibell, 691 Regas Drive, appeared to speak in opposition to a change in the General Plan. Mr. Steve Werthman, 2211 Central Park Drive, appeared to speak in opposition to a change in the General Plan. Ms. Barbara Conant, 701 Sweetbriar Drive, appeared before the Commission to speak in opposition to a change in the General Plan to Industrial, and further stated that this area was quite noisy with heavy industrial trucks in and out of the West Valley parcel. Mr. Dick Hughs, realtor for clients in southern California, appeared before the Commission to explain that his clients wanted to build an industrial area much like that of Dell Avenue, where there were no heavy trucks. He felt that the property should go one way or the other since each parcel would not be large enough for both an industrial and a residential development. Commissioner Dickson expressed his support in keeping the area as it is on the General Plan. No one else wishing to be heard, Commissioner Vierhus moved that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council that GP 78-11, Union Avenue Area, remain as is on the General Ptan, seconded by Commissioner Campos and adopted -5- with Commissioner Kasolas abstaining because of a possible conflict of interest. Chairman Pack noted to the audience that this item will go to the City Council at its meeting of August 28, 1978. a ;~ ;~ The Commission took a break at 9:05 p. m. The meeting reconvened at 9:15 p. m. a ;. Staff Report Renaming of Harriet Avenue south of Westmont Renaming of (Building Department request). Harriet Avenue Mr. Kee explained to the Commission that the street presently being developed at the southern intersection of Harriet and Westmont Avenues has presented a problem as to the street numbering of the two Harriet Avenues off of Westmont. Staff is proposing that this street be named Abbott Avenue as an interim solution. There should also be a recommendation to the City Council that a long-term solution be initiated with the City of San Jose and the County of Santa Clara. Mr. Powell displayed a map of the area for the Commission's review. He commented that the street numbering is overlapping with the old Harriet addresses at the westerly end of Westmont, and Police Communications indicate they will not be able to respond with accuracy to the area. At this time Commissioner Vierhus moved that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council that the street presently being developed at the southern intersection of Harriet and Westmont Avenues be named Abbott Avenue as an interim solution and that the Council direct staff to initiate meetings with the City of San Jose and the County of Santa Clara for the purpose of making a recommendation fora long-term solution to the irregular street naming in the area, seconded by Commissioner Dickson and unanimously adopted. ;~ a TS 78-9 Tentative Subdivision Map - Lands of Ellison Lands of Ellison APN 305-28-13. Mr. Kee explained to the Commission that the proposed subdivision is in compliance with the General Plan and staff is recommending approval. Commissioner Dickson moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the proposed subdivision, TS 78-9, Lands of Ellison, to the City Council, seconded by Commissioner Campos and unanimously adopted. ;; ~; ;~ -6- ITEM BROUGHT UP BY CHAIRMAN Chairman Pack noted that other Commissions have reviewed the proposed Carlino development; she felt that if the development does come before the Planning Commission, it would be helpful if comments from these Commissions were forwarded for the Commissioners' information. .L J. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Kasolas moved that the meeting be adjourned, seconded by Commissioner Dickson and unanimously adopted. The meeting was adjourned at 9:42 p. m. APPROVED: Margaret M. Pack, Chairman ATTEST: Arthur A. Kee, Secretary RECORDED: Sandy Kinsey, Recorder -7-