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PC Min 03/21/1978PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF CAMPBELL, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, 7:30 P.M. MINUTES MARCH 21, 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 North Central Avenue, Campbell, California. ROLL CALL Commissioners: Hebard, Dickson, Vierhus, Lubeckis, Chairman Pack; Secretary Arthur A. Kee; Senior Present Planner Philip J. Stafford; City Attorney J. Robert Dempster; Recording Secretary Jeannine Wade. Absent Commissioners: Campos, Samuelson APPROVAL OF Chairman pack corrected the March 7, 1978 minutes MINUTES page 11, to delete Condition No. H for S 78-6. Commissioner Dickson then moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of March 7, 1978 be approved as amended, seconded by Commissioner Lubeckis, and unanimously adopted. COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Kee reported that the communications received relate to specific items on the agenda. ARCHITECTURAL APPROVALS S 78-8 Application of Mr. Arthur R. Burton and BAT Development Burton, A. for approval of plans to construct an industrial building BAT Development on property known as 599 McGlincey Lane in an M-1-S (Light Industrial) Zoning District. Commissioner Vierhus reported that this item had been reviewed at the Site and Architectural Review Committee this morning, and the Committee is recommending approval subject to Condition No. 7, listed in the Staff Comment Sheet, being deleted. The Architectural Advisor is in agreement with this recommendation, as well as the applicant. Commissioner Dickson moved that S 78-8 be approved subject to the following conditions: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - S 78-8 Application of Mr. Arthur R. Burton 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 $3,000 to insure landscaping, fencing, 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. 7. Parking design to be modified as indicated in red on plans. 8. Applicant to provide 5-foot wide landscape areas across the front of the pa rce 1 . 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. 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 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, manufacturing, and construction establishments. -2- 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 other- wise noted, enclosure(s) shall consist of a concrete floor surrouned by a solid wall or fence and have self-closing doors of a size specified by the Fire Department. A11 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 2A-IOBC fire extinguishers. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT I. Obtain an excavation permit for relocation of driveway approaches. 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 Lubeckis and unanimously adopted. .~ _~ S 78-9 Application of Mr. John Littlefield and the Sinclair Littlefield, J. Construction Company, on behalf of the John Brenner Sinclair Construction Company, for approval of plans to construct a 4,600 square foot addition to the existing structure located on property known as 525 E. Hamilton Avenue in a C-2-S (General Commercial) Zoning District. Commissioner Vierhus reported that the Site and Architectural Review Committee is recommending approval of this application subject to the condition that the freeway-oriented roof sign be removed. He stated that it has been City policy to attempt to remove existing non-conforming signs when an application is before the Commission. Mr. J. Ward, representing Breuners, appeared before the Commission to state that the sign in question i;s very important to Breuner's business. It is one of their main advertisements, and the sign has been there since business began at that location 16 years ago. Mr. Kee cited the section of the City Zoning Code which deals with non-conforming signs. Commissioner Hebard stated that he thought, in addition to the ordinance, there was also a written policy statement adopted by the City Council which requires the Council's approval for any freeway-oriented sign. Commissioner Dickson inquired of Mr. Kee if staff was in the process of reviewing non-conforming signs within the city. - 3- Mr. Kee responded affirmatively. He then informed the applicant that he could appeal this decision to the City Council if this application were approved with the condition that the sign be removed. Commissioner Hebard moved that S 78-9, application for approval of plans to construct a 4,600 square foot addition to the existing structure at 525 E. Hamilton, be approved subject to the condition that the freeway- oriented roof sign be removed, seconded by Commissioner Lubeckis, and unanimously adopted. The City Attorney then handed the applicant a copy of the "Procedure for Appeal from Decision of Planning Commission" in order that the applicant would be aware of the manner in which to appeal a decision. .~ PUBLIC HEARINGS UP 78-1 This is the time and place for continued public Post, G. hearing to consider the application of Father Gregory Post fora use permit and approval of plans to allow conversion of a residence into a chapel and rectory on property known as 110 W. Latimer Avenue in an R-3-S (High Density Residential) Zoning District. Commissioner Vierhus reported that the Site and Architectural Review Committee reviewed the subject plans, and is recommending approval subject to the conditions recommended by staff. He stated that the applicant was agreeable to the conditions recommended. Chairman Pack then invited anyone in the audience to speak for or against this item. Mr. Bob Shumaker, representing the applicant, appeared before the Commission to answer any questions and to thank the staff for their cooperation in handling this application. No one else wishing to be heard, Commissioner Vierhus moved that the public hearing be closed, seconded by Commissioner Dickson, and unanimously adopted. Commissioner Hebard stated that he was not in favor of the plans since the exterior of the building was not being changed to represent the use; although he stated he has no objection to the use permit. He stated he felt that this was not actually a conversion, but merely a dwelling being used for another purpose. RESOLUTION N0. 1678 Commissioner Vierhus moved that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 1678 approving the application of Father Gregory Post for a use permit and approval of plans to allow conversion of a residence into a chapel and rectory on property known as 110 W. Latimer Avenue in an R-3-S (High Density Residential) Zoning District, seconded by Commissioner Lubeckis, and adopted by the following roll call vote: -4- AYES: Commissioners: Dickson, Vierhus, Lubeckis, Pack NOES: Commissioners: Hebard ABSENT: Commissioners: Campos, Samuelson .L J. .1, UP 78-4 This is the time and place for public hearing to Miller, R. consider the application of Mr. Richard K. Miller Continental Service and the Continental Service Company fora use permit Company and approval of plans to expand an existing parking lot for Bank of America located on property known as 125 E. Campbell Avenue in a P-D (Planned Develop- ment/Commercial) Zoning District. Commissioner Vierhus reported that the applicant met with the Site and Architectural Review Committee this morning. The Committee is recommending approval of this application subject to the conditions listed by staff. Mr. Kee explained that there are two phases to this project. The first phase includes redesign of the on-site circulation pattern and enlargement of the parking area; the second phase would include additional parking for the bank. City Attorney Dempster reported that the School District has requested that the portion the Bank is requesting for Phase II not be allowed to be condemned. Mr. Kee explained that in order for Phase II to be approved one of the conditions is that the Bank obtain ownership of the parcel. Commissioner Hebard inquired if there would be access to Campbell Avenue from the lot. Mr. Kee responded that there would not be access onto Campbell Avenue; the only access would be from Third Street. Chairman Pack declared the public hearing open and invited anyone in the audience to speak for or against this item. Mr. Gary DeWolfe, representing the applicant, appeared before the Commission to answer any questions. He explained to the Commission that he had spoken with the Public Works Department this morning shortly after the Site and Architectural Review Committee meeting and was told that some of the conditions required by that department were no longer required. Mr. Kee, not aware of any changes to the Public Works Department conditions, stated that if this item were approved there would need to be a condition added which should state that approval be subject to the Planning and Public Works Department resolving the conditons of approval,. No one else wishing to be heard, Commissioner Vierhus moved that the public hearing be closed, seconded by Commissioner Lubeckis, and unanimously adopted. -5- RESOLUTIOPJ N0. 1679 Commissioner Vierhus moved that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 1679 approving the application of Mr. Richard K. Miller and the Continental Service Company fora use permit and approval of plans to expand an existing parking lot for Bank of America located on property known as 125 E. Campbell Avenue In a P-D (Planned Development/Commercial) Zoning District, seconded by Commissioner Lubeckis, and unanimously adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Hebard, Dickson, Vierhus, Lubeckis, Pack NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: Campos, Samuelson .~ ZC 78-2 This is the time and place for continued public hearing Hite, J. to consider the application of Mr. James H. Hite for: (1) a change of zoning from R-2-S (Multiple Family/ Medium Density Residential) to P-D (Planned Development/ Medium Density Residential), and (2) approval of plans, elevations, and development schedule to allow construction of 12 townhomes on property known as 806 S. San Tomas Aquino Road. Commissioner Vierhus reported that the Site and Architectural Review Committee had reviewed this application and is recommending approval subject to the conditions recommended by staff. He stated that the revised plans submitted to the Committee were an improvement over the previously submitted plans in that additional parking has been provided by deleting one townhome. Mr. Kee stated that staff is recommending approval of this application, and the Architectural Advisor is also recommending approval. Mr. Kee explained that there will be six 2-bedroom units and six 3-bedroom units; there would be an average of 2.7 parking spaces per unit. Chairman Pack declared the public hearing open and invited anyone in the audience to speak for or against this item. Mr. Jim Hite, applicant, appeared before the Commission to answer any questions they might have about the project. He explained that he would like to provide a nice townhouse project in Campbell (owner-occupied). Commissioner Dickson complimented the applicant stating he felt that this is a very unique project, with interesting design and very nice lines. Mr. Tom Prebil, 1154 Linda Avenue, inquired as to when the street improvements would be installed. He also stated that he thought this project would be an improvement to the overall area. -6- Mr. Kee responded to Mr. Prebil's question about street improvements stating that one of the conditions of approval would be to install street improvements. No one else wishing to be heard, Commissioner Vierhus moved that the public hearing be closed, seconded by Commissioner Lubeckis, and unanimously adopted. RESOLUTION N0. 1680 Commissioner Hebard moved that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 1680 recommending that the City Council change the zoning from R-2-S (Multiple Family/ Medium Density Residential) to P-D (Planned Development/ Medium Density Residential) for property known as 806 S. San Tomas Aquino Road, seconded by Commissioner Vierhus and unanimously adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Hebard, Dickson, Vierhus, Lubeckis, Pack NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: Campos, Samuelson RESOLUTION N0. 1681 Commissioner Hebard moved that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 1681 recommending that the City Council approve the plans, elevations, and development schedule to allow construction of 12 townhomes on property known as 806 S. San Tomas Aquino Road with the added condition that particular attention be called to the off-site improvements, seconded by Commissioner Vierhus, and unanimously adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Hebard, Dickson, Vierhus, Lubeckis, Pack NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: Campos, Samuelson .~ .4 .L Chairman Pack declared a recess at g p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:10 p.m. .L .L J. ZC 78-3 This is the time and place for public hearing to consider Prezoning the prezoning of property proposed for annexation to Lovell 77-9 the City of Campbell under proceedings known as Lovell 77-9 as R-M (Low-Medium Density Residential) Zoning District. Said properties located at 1154 and 1164 Smith Avenue (APN 405-11-13 and 14). - -7- Mr. Kee explained that the area is 1.26 acres in size and is presently zoned R-1-8 in the County; the Land Use Element of the General Plan reflects this area as Low-Medium Density Residential, and the proposed zoning of R-M would conform to that density. Chairman Pack asked Mr. Kee to compare the Low-Medium Density Residential to the R-2 zoning. Mr. Kee responded that the R-2 zoning would allow a density of up to 20 units per acre, while the R-M zoning would allow a density of up to 13 units per acre. Chairman Pack declared the public hearing open and invited anyone in the audience to speak for or against this item. Mr. Tom Prebil, 1154 Linda Avenue, appeared before the Commission to speak in favor of a lower zoning of this area. He stated that he would prefer the site to be developed with owner-occupied single-family type residences rather than apartments; he felt that apartments would not enhance this area. Mr. Ron Perron, 1121 Lovell Avenue, appeared before the Commission to express opposition to 2-story type developments; and also to express his feelings about the area becoming too crowded. Mr. Scelline, 1182 Smith Avenue, appeared before the Commission to also express opposition to the over-crowdedness of the area, and speak in favor of a lower zoning. Mr. Aumack, 1142 Smith Avenue, expressed to the Commission his preference of a low density zoning for this area. He explained to the Commission that he maintains his orchard agriculturally and hopes that the area will not become any more congested than it is at the present time. No one else wishing to be heard, Commissioner Hebard moved that the public hearing be closed, seconded by Commissioner Lubeckis and unanimously adopted. Commissioner Hebard expressed concern about this area in that he felt the Commission should respond to the desires of the residents of the San Tomas area fora lower density zoning since they enjoyed the open space. RESOLUTION N0. 1682 Commissioner Hebard moved that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 1682 recommending to the City Council that the area proposed for annexation to the City of Campbell under proceedings known as Lovell 77-9 be R-1 (Single-family) said properties located at 1154 and 1164 Smith Avenue (APN 405-11-13 and 14), seconded by Commissioner Vierhus, and adopted by the following roll call vote: -8- AYES: Commissioners: Hebard, Dickson, Vierhus, Pack NOES: Commissioners: Lubeckis ABSENT: Commissioners: Campos, Samuelson The City Attorney noted to the Commission and persons in the audience that this item will be forwarded to the City Council for acceptance or rejection, and reminded them that it is not in accord with the General Plan. At this time, Commissioner Hebard moved that, in light of the previously adopted resolution, staff be asked to review the General Plan for the San Tomas area. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Vierhus and unanimously adopted. .. '° This is the time and place for a public hearing to GP 78-9 Circulation consider possible amendments to the Circulation Element Element of the General Plan. Mr. Kee announced that in view of the fact that no one was present from the Public Works Department, staff would recommend a continuance of this item to the next Planning Commission meeting. Chairman Pack and the Commission were in agreement, staying that in ordesentative this item to be reviewed properly it would be necessar to have a rep from the Public Works Department present. Since there were persons in the audience interested in this item, Chairman Pack declared the public hearing open. At this time, it was announced that anyone wishing to ask questions this evening could meet in the hallway outside the Council Chambers and Mr. Phil Stafford would answer any questions. Commissioner Vierhus then moved that GP 78-9, Circulation Element, be continued to the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Hebard and unanimously adopted. ;~ .. MfSCELLANEOUS PD 77_7 Request of Mr. Cecil W. Keller and the royal ofaaa Santa Clara Methodist Methodist Retirement Foundation for aPP roved Retirement Foundation new development schedule for pr156 snit apartment plans to construct a 12-story, S. Winchester building on property known as 1655 Boulevard in a P-D (Planned Development/High Density Residential) Zoning District. -9- Mr. Kee explained to the Commission that the applicant is requesting a reinstatement of the approval for the plans and elevations, and approval of a new development schedule for this project. He also mentioned that there has not been a change in the zoning or General Plan in this area since the original approval. Mr. Lee Jensen, representing the applicant, appeared before the Commission and indicated that they are planning to begin construction within 30 days after the building permit is acquired. Commissioner Vierhus moved that the Planning Commission forward a recommendation to the City Council that a one-year extension be granted for PD 77-7, Santa Clara Methodist Retirement Foundation, seconded by Commissioner Hebard and unanimously adopted. PD 77-11 Request of Mr. M. C. Johnson on behalf of Mr. Lowell Grattan, L. Grattan, for a one-year extension of time for previously approved plans, elevations, and development schedule to allow construction of an 18-unit townhouse development located on property known as 650 W. Sunnyoaks Avenue. Mr. Kee reported that the applicant is requesting a reinstatement of the development schedule for the subject project, and the developer has indicated that construction is scheduled to begin within the next 30 days. Mr. Kee further reported that there has been no change in the zoning or General Plan in this area since the original approval last May. Commissioner Dickson inquired if other City departments needed to review this item. Mr. Kee responded that it would not be necessary for other departments to review this since nothing has changed on this application. Commissioner Hebard moved that the Planning Commission forward a recommendation to the City Council that a one-year extension be granted for PD 77-11, seconded by Commissioner Dickson and unanimously adopted. .. SA 78-14 Application of Mr. Ralph Doetsch, Sr., for approval Doetsch, R. of a sign located on property known as 2175 S. Winchester Boulevard in a C-3-S (Downtown Commercial) Zoning District. Mr. Kee reported that this application had been referred to the Commission by the Sign Review Committee. He stated that the main concern was the fact that the sign should not be higher than the roof line of the building; the applicant is requesting approval of a 26' sign, the roof line is approximately 22'. -10- Commissioner Vierhus reported that the Site and Architectural Review Committee reviewed this application. He stated that the current sign is 43' high and the new proposed sign is 26'; however, the applicant agreed to reduce the sign to 24' and the ordinance allows for a maximum of 35'• He stated that it has been the Commission's policy that signs not be any higher than what is deemed necessary. The Committee felt that the sign should not be any higher than the roof line of the building, and for that reason the measurement of the building was taken. The Committee is recommending approval of the sign with the matter of the height to be considered by the Commission. Mr. Ralph Doetsch, Sr., appeared before the Commission to explain that in order to be able to fit all the necessary advertisement on the sign (3 businesses) the sign cannot be less than 12' wide. He asked that the Commission consider his request for a 26' x 12' sign. After considerable discussion, Commissioner Vierhus moved that approval be granted of a 23' high by 12' wide sign to be located on property known as 2175 S. Winchester Boulevard, seconded by Commissioner Hebard and unanimously adopted. .4 JL ADJOURPJMENT Commissioner Vierhus moved that the meeting be adjourned seconded by Commissioner Lubeckis and unanimously adopted. The meeting was adjourned at 10:15 p.m. APPROVED: Margaret M. Pack, Chairman ATTEST: Arthur A. Kee, Secretary RECORDED: Jeannine Wade, Recorder