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PC Min 09/06/19770 PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF CAMPBELL, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY 7:30 P. M. MINUTES SEPTEMBER 6, 1977 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, Vierhus, Pack, Samuelson, PRESENT Lubeckis, Dickson, Secretary Arthur A. Kee; Senior Planner Bruce Powell; City Attorney J. Robert Dempster; Engineering Manager Bill Helms; Recording Secretary Jeannine Wade. ABSENT Commissioner: Campos. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Pack moved that the minutes of the August 16, 1977 meeting be approved, seconded by Commissioner Hebard and unanimously adopted. ARCHITECTURAL APPROVALS "S" 77-33 Application of Mr. James Lampe for approval of Lampe, James plans, to construct a four-plex apartment structure on property known as 208 Sunnyside Avenue in a R-2-S (Medium Density Residential) Zoning District. Commissioner Vierhus reported that tl~e Architectural Review Committee met with the staff and applicant and reviewed the proposed plans. These plans are for a two-story, four-plex apartment building on an 8,700 square foot site. The Committee recommends approval subject to the conditions recommended by staff and added condition #7• Commissioner Hebard moved that "S" 77-33 be approved subject to the following conditions: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: - "S" 77-33 1. Building to be relocated 2' - 0" to the East. 2. Property to be fenced and landscaped as indicated and as added in "red" on plans. 3. Landscape plan indicating type of plant material, location of hose bibs, or sprinkler system and type of fencing to be submitted for approval of the Planning Director at time of application for building permit. 4. Landscaping shall be maintained in accordance with the approved landscape plan. 5. Faithful performance bond in the amount of $3,000 to be posted to insure landscap- ing, fencing and striping of parking area within three (3) months of completion of construction, or applicant may file written agreement to complete landscaping, fencing and striping of parking area prior to final Building Department clearance. 6. All mechanical equipment located on roofs shall be screened as approved by the Planning Director. 7. Revised elevations to be approved by the Planning Director upon recommendation of the Architectural Advisor. The applicant is notified as part of this application that he is required to meet the following conditions in accordance with Ordinances of the City of Campbell. 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 appro- priate 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. 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 the Green Valley Disposal Company. This requirement applies to all single family dwellings, multiple apartment units, to all commercial, business, industrial, manufacturing, 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 Department. Unless other- wise 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 meet State requirements for the handicapped. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT: H. Complete the processing and filing of the Parcel Map previously submitted to combine two 1 o is . I. Pay storm drainage area fee of $170. J. Obtain an excavation permit for any work in the public right of way: The applicant is notified that he shall comply with all applicable Codes or Ordinances of the City of Campbell which pertain to this development and are not herein specified. - 2 - Motion seconded by Commissioner Pack and unanimously adopted. "S" 77-34 Application of Mr. Darrell J. Berg and Mr. Wayne Berg, D. J. D. Allen for approval of plans to expand an Allen, W. D. existing office development located on property known as 1262 E. Hamilton Avenue in a P-0. (Professional Office) Zoning District. Commissioner Vierhus reported that the Architectural Review Committee met with staff and reviewed the proposed plans for expansion of an existing office building by converting the six-stall carport into an 1,100 square foot office area. The Committee recommends approval subject to the conditions recommended by staff and added condition #6. Commissioner Pack moved that "S" 77-34 be approved subject to the following conditions: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - "S" 77-34 1. Property to be fenced and landscaped as indicated and as added in "red" on plans. 2. Landscape plan indicating type of plant material, location of hose bibs, or sprinkler system and type of fencing to be submitted for approval of the Planning Director at time of application for building permit. 3. Landscaping shall be maintained in accordance with the approved landscape plan. 4. Faithful performance bond in the amount of $3,000 to be posted to insure landscaping, fencing and striping of parking area within three (3) months of completion of construction, or applicant may file written agreement to complete landscaping, fencing and striping of parking area prior to final Building Department clearance. 5. All mechanical equipment located on roofs shall be screened as approved by the Planning Director. 6. A revised circulation, parking, and landscape plan be approved by the Planning Director. The applicant is notified as part of this application that he is required to meet the following conditions in accordance with Ordinances of the City of Campbell. 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. - 3 - 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. E. Ordinance No. 782 of the Campbell Municipal Code stipulates that any contact 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. 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 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 shalt meet State requirements for the handicapped. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT H• Complete the processing and filing of the Parcel Map previously submitted. I• Pay balance of storm drainage area fee $125. J. Obtain an excavation permit for any work in the public right-of-way. The applicant is notified that he shall comply with all applicable Codes or Ordinances of the City of Campbell which pertain to this development and are not herein specified. Motion seconded by Commissioner Vierhus and unanimously adopted. ~~5~~ 77'35 Application of Mr. Alec G. Osachoff and DMI and Osachoff, A. G. Associates on behalf of Mini Skools Ltd., for Mini-Skools approved of plans to construct a day care nursery on property known as 241 SunnyOaks Avenue in a C-2-S (General Commercial) Zoning District. Commissioner Hebard stated that since the 1974 submittal the Noise Element of the General Plan has been adopted. He felt that safety, traffic, and air quality should be looked into more closely. Chairman Dickson stated these concerns were discussed at the time of the original application including the question of noise. Mr. Kee presented plans of the development and described the site and surrounding area. He stated that the staff had no data on the air quality in this area. Commissioner Pack stated she was not on the Planning Commission when this item was originally approved and that there was no way in which she could vote for approval of this project. The site is subject to too many dangerous aspects and this is not the proper location fora school of this or any other type. Commissioner Pack related the problems of Moorpark School and Highway #ll7 where the State had to construct a sound wall. The proposed project needs a sound study report and air quality reports that reflect quantitative data. Mr. Alec Osachoff, Architect for the project, appeared before the Commission, explaining the operation of the Mini-Skool, and stated that there are presently three or four in Orange County, one in Santa Clara, and one in San Diego. He mentioned it is not unusual for this kind of facility to be located near freeways or major inter- sections. He also mentioned that there were no detrimental effects they have experienced after many years of operation; Commissioner Pack restated that she did not feel this an appropriate location for a school. Commissioner Vierhus stated that he disagreed with Commissioner Pack and he felt that this was a good location fora school. Additionally, he felt that the applicant had taken the necessary precautions to insure a good development. Commissioner Hebard stated he felt that we needed noise data for this site as well as a traffic study from our Traffic Department. Mr. Helms of the Engineering Department stated that their staff could prepare a report on the s i to . Commissioner Vierhus moved to continue this item for 30 days and directing staff to submit a report on the traffic safety problem in this application. Motion Seconded by Commissioner Lubeckis. ' Commissioner Hebard moved to amend the motion to include a report from the applicant, to be performed by a qualified sound engineer, regarding the impact of the surrounding noise. Motion Seconded by Commissioner Pack. Vote on Amendment: AYES: Commissioners: Hebard, Pack, Samuelson, Lubeckis, Dickson NOES: Commissioner Vierhus ABSENT: Commissioner Campos Vote on Amended motion: unanimously adopted. PUBLIC HEARINGS: UP 77-11 This is the time and place for public hearing to Whitney, W. E. consider evidence on the consideration of the application of Mr. William E. Whitney for a use permit to allow construction of a skateboard park on property known as 2155 S. Bascom in a C-2-S (General Commercial) Zoning District. Commissioner Vierhus reported that the Architectural Review Committee met with the staff and applicant, and after reviewing the plans recommends a continuance; however, he felt that there might be possible discussion now on some of the items addressing the plans. - 5 - Mr. Kee located the subject property on the map, noting that the applicant would be making some landscape changes. Chairman Dickson read into the record a memorandum to him from Ken Podgorsek, Chairman of the Youth Advisory Commission (dated August 15, 1977) regarding the skateboard park p roposa 1 . Chairman Dickson declared the public hearing open and asked if anyone wished to speak for or against the application. Messrs. Bill Whitney, Mike Phelan and Dick Lennen, representing the applicant, appeared before the Commission. They described the project and spoke of other similar skateboard parks in the state, and answered questions of the Commissioners. Mrs. Munk, 155 Michael Drive, appeared before the Commission expressing her concerns about the noise and lighting effects of the project. Mr. Lennen extended an invitation to Mrs. Munk and the Commissioners to visit a skateboard park in the area in order to see some of the effects. Chris Lenan, a skateboarder from Redwood City, appeared before the Commission to explain the safety of the sport and speak in favor of the project. Commissioner Pack indicated that she is in favor of the ,park. Commissioner Hebard stated that this kind of a use has inherent damages causing injuries. He asked whether it would be appropriate under the circumstances as one of the conditions that it might be required to have the applicant provide ]lability insurance. City Attorney Dempster replied that there is no evidence that it is any more dangerous than operating any other (swimming pool, race car track, etc.) private enterprise cover by a use permit. It would be between the individual and the facility if something should occur, not the City. Commissioner Vierhus asked whether the City would be responsible for the design of the skateboard park (safety). Attorney Dempster replied that in respect to private enterprise, the City is not responsible for how they build a certain ride. Commissioner Pack moved for continuance subject to the condition that the concerns raised by staff and Site Review Committee could be discussed and brought back to the Commission, including staff report and site plan, landscaping, and a sound report. Motion seconded by Commissioner Vierhus. Commissioners Lubeckis and Hebard indicated they would like names and addressed of parks in the area. AYES: Commissioners Hebard, Vierhus, Pack, Lubeckis, Dickson NOES: Commissioner: Samuelson ABSENT: Commissioner: Campos PD 77-22 This is the time and place for public hearing Von Bargen, Robert to consider evidence on the consideration of the application of Mr. Robert Von Bargen and the Cal-Paciifc Roofing Company to locate a roofing material sales yard on property known as 64 Harrison Avenue in a P-D (Planned Development/ Commercial) Zoning District. Commissioner Vierhus reported that the Architectural Review Committee felt the entire Commission should participate in the discussion on this item. Mr. Kee described the property and located it on the map. He stated that in the staff's opinion this would be more of an industrial use; it would be more desirable in the M-I-S done. The General Plan shows Planned Development/Commercial. Chairman Dickson declared the public hearing open and asked if anyone wished to speak for or against the application. Messrs. Hugh Clinton, Real Estate Broker in San Jose, and Robert Von Bargen, applicant, appeared before the Commission. Mr. Clinton stated that the applicant would be selling roofing supplies, and he has offered to lease this property on a short-term basis from the bank with a condition that he would refurbish the site. The bank has had this property for sale, but no one has came up with any ideas for development be ca use. of ingress and egress problems. Ms. Wanda Bell of 63 Page Street appeared before the Commission. She explained that the previous use at the site (U-Save Rockery) had been an eyesore. She stated that she was afraid this use would increase the noise, traffic, and dirt in the area. Commissioner Hebard moved that the public hearing be closed, seconded by Commissioner Pack and unanimously adopted. RESOLUTION N0. 1635 Commissioner Hebard moved that the Planning Commission adopt a Resolution recommending that the City Council deny the application of Von Bargen, seconded by Commissioner Pack and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Hebard, Vierhus, Pack, Samuelson, Lubeckis, Dickson NOES: Commissioners: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Campos PD 77-23 This is the time and place for public hearing to Kolleck, Frank consider evidence on the consideration of the Argus Associates application of Mr. Fred Kolleck and Argus Associates for approval of plans, elevations, and development schedule to allow construction of an office build- ing on property known as 595 Millich Drive in a PD (Planned Development/Commercial) Zoning District. Commissioner Vierhus reported that the Architectural Review Committee met with the staff and applicant, and after reviewing the plans, elevations, and development schedule recommends approval. Chairman Dickson declared the public hearing open and asked if anyone wished to speak for or against the application. Mr. Bill Irvine, architect for the projct, appeared before the Commission to further explain the proposed development. Commissioner Pack expressed a desire to include two parking spaces for the handicapped, rather than one. Commissioner Hebard moved that the public hearing be closed, seconded by Commission Vierhus and unanimously adopted. RESOLUTION No. 1636 Commissioner Hebard moved that the Planning Commission adopt a Resolution recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving PD 77-23, application of Mr. Frank Kolleck and Argus Associates, seconded by Commissioner Vierhus and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Hebard, Vierhus, Pack, Samuelson, Lubeckis, Dickson. NOES: Commissioners: None. , ABSENT: Commissioner Campos - $ - PD 77-24 This is the time and place for public hearing to Bosholm, P. W. consider evidence on the consideration of the application of Mr. Paul W. Bosholm for approval of plans, elevations and development schedule to allow construction of a 57 unit single family patio home style subdivision on property known as 601 El Patio in a P-D (Planned Development/High Density Residential) Zoning District. Commissioner Vierhus reported that the applicant has requested a continuance to the next regularly scheduled meeting. The applicant needs additional time to resolve some concerns of the Campbell Water Company, Santa Clara Valley Water District, and the City's Engineering Department. Chairman Dickson declared the public hearing open and asked if anyone wished to speak for or against the application. No one was in the audience to speak on this item. Commissioner Vierhus moved that this item be continued to the next regularly scheduled meeting. Motion seconded by Commissioner Pack. AYES: Commissioners: Hebard, Vierhus, F'ack, Samuelson, Lubeckis, Dickson. NOES: Commissioner None ABSENT: Commissioner Campos MISCELLANEOUS Staff Report: Request of Mr. Richard T. Takeuchi for approval Request of of plans to construct a second-story addition on Mr. Richard T. Takeuchi an existing residence located on property known as 586 Virginia Drive in a R-1 (Single family residential) Zoning District. (See map and letter attached). Mr. Kee introduced Mr. Powell who, being familiar with the request, gave the background and located the subject property on the map. Mr. Powell explained that this will be the first two-story structure in the neighborhood. He stated that in the staff's opinion that the construction of the addition would be in keeping with the past reductions of side yards. Commissioner Samuelson moved that the request of Mr. Richard T. Takeuchi for approval of plans to construct a second-story addition on an existing residence located on property known as 586 Virginia Drive be approved, seconded b}• Commissioner Pack and unanimously adopted. - 9 - Announcement of Civic Center Drive Opening ADJOURNMENT ATTEST: Secretary Chairman Dickson announced that there would be a ceremonial opening of Civil Center Drive on October 29, 1977• Refreshments will be served. adjourned at 11:10 p.m. Commissioner Pack moved that the meeting be adjourned, seconded by Commissioner Vierhus and unanimously adopted. The meeting was APPROVED: . ~G~~1/J~ J. DuWayn Dickson RECORDED: Recorder