PC Min 09/02/1976PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF CAMPBELL, CALIFORNIA
THURSDAY, 7:30 Y.M. MINUTES SEPTEMBER 2, 1976
`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.
KOLL CALL Commissioners: Campos, Dickson, Pack,
Present Chairman Lubeckis; Secretary Arthur A.
Kee; Senior Planner Philip J. Stafford;
City Attorney J. Robert Dempster;
.Engineering Manager Bill Helms;
Recorder Phyllis Acker.
Absent Commissioners Hebard and Samuelson
MINUTES Commissioner Pack corrected the minutes
of August 19, 1976, page 14, to read:
"Parking report to be continued to the
September 16, 1976 meeting".
Commissioner Pack moved that the
August 19, 1976 minutes be approved
as corrected, seconded by Commissioner
Campos and unanimously adopted.
COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Kee reported that the communications
received relate to specific items on the
agenda.
ARCHITECTURAL APPROVALS
"S" 76-21 Continued application of Mr. Norman
Coleman, Norman Coleman for approval of plans to
construct a four-unit apartrr.ent
building on property known as 620
Gamma Court in a R-2-S (Multiple
Family/Medium Density Residential)
Zoning District.
Commissioner Pack reported that the applicant was not present
at the Architectural Review Committee meeting. The item was
continued from the last meeting because the applicant was not
present and the committee has some questions they would like
to ask Mr. Coleman. Therefore, the committee recommends
continuance to the next meeting.
Commissioner Pack moved that "S" 76-21 be continued to the
September 16 meeting, seconded by Commissioner Dickson and
unanimously adopted.
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"S" 76-24 Application of Mr. Sal Butera for approval
Butera, Sal of plans to construct an office building
on property known as 1136 East Eiamilton
Avenue in a P-0 (Professional Office)
Zoning District.
Commissioner Pack reported that ttie Architectural Review Committee
discussed the project with Mr. Butera anti recommends approval in
accordance with the staff recommendation and subject to the
conditions recommended by staff.
Mr. Kee reported that the staff recommends approval.
Commissioner Dickson moved that "S" 76--24 be approved subject
to the following conditions:
1. Property to be fenced and landscaped as indicated and as
added in "red" on plans.
2. Revised 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.
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 park
ing 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.
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E. Ordinance No. 782 of the Campbell Municipal Code stipulates
that ~~ny contract for the collection and disposal of ref~ise,
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 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 meet all State requirements for the
handicapped.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
H. Obtain excavation permit for new driveway and wheelchair
ramp.
I. Owner to landscape and maintain area between sidewalk and
property line.
J. Pay storm drainage area fee of $170.00.
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 Campos and unanimously adopted.
"S" 76-26 Application of hir. George A. Chew, and
Chew, George A. Denny's Lumber Mart, Inc., for approval
Denny's Lumber of plans to construct a "roofed area"
P9art, Inc. on property known as 52~+ Forman Drive
in a M-1-S (Light ]'ndustrial) Toning
District.
Commissioner Pack reported that the Architectural P.eview Committee
recommends approval subject to the conditions outlined in the staff
report. The plans have 2>een marked in red for additional improve-
ments and the applicant is in agreement.
Chairman Lubeckis asked staff about the fencing along the
northerly property line.
Mr. Kee advised that the fencing problem has been resolved - the
applicant proposes to fence all along the northerly side.
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Commissioner Campos asked if that would include the removal of
the barbed wire.
Mr. Kee advised that it will be relocated and out of sight. It
will be placed lower on the owner's side of the property. It
will not be visible from the street or other properties.
Commissioner Pack moved for approval of "S" 76-26 subject to the
following conditions:
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 $2,000 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.
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 Campos and unanimously adopted,
PUBLIC HEARINGS
V 76-4 This is the time and place for public
Hood, John T. hearing to consider the application of
Mr. and Mi•s. John T. Hood for a variance
from Sections 21.48.010 and 21.60.030 (A)
of the Campbell Municipal Code to allow
the construction of a second--story addition
to an existing residential structure located
on property known as 350 Hedegard Avenue in
a R-1 (Single Family Residential) Zoning
District.
Chairman Lubeckis asked Mr. Kee for his comments.
Mr. Kee advised that the application is for a variance to allow
the construction of a second story addition to an existing
dwelling. The Planning Commission recently approved a text
amendment that provides for consideration of a reduction in
the side yard requirements for two-story additions to existing
homes. This application is unique in that the existing single
family home is non-conforming in that the side yard next to the
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street is ten .feet in lieu of the required fifteen feet, The
home was built prior to the adoption of the open space ordinance
which required the fifteen feet. The second story addition would
be on the street side and would not encroach on a neighbor's home.
Staff is of the opinion that the request is justified and not
precedent setting. Staff has based their recommendation on the
three findings outlined in the staff report.
Chairman Lubeckis declared the public hearing open and asked
if anyone wished to speak for or against the requested variance.
There being no one present wishing to be heard, Commissioner Pack
moved that the public hearing be closed, seconded by Commissioner
Campos and unanimously adopted.
RESOLUTION N0. 1532 Commissioner Campos moved that Resolution
No. 153?_ be adopted approving V 76-4,
application of Mr. and Mrs. John T. Hood,
based on the findings outlined in the
staff report, seconded by Commissioner
Pack and adopted by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Campos, Dickson, Pack, Chairman Lubeckis
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Hebard and Samuelson
UP 76-11 This is the time and place for continued
Stellrecht, Karl W, public hearing to consider the application
of Mr. Karl W. Stellrecht for a use permit
and approval of plans to convert an exist-
ing residence into an office building on
property known as ?_265 South Winchester
Boulevard in a C-2-S (General Commercial)
Zoning District.
Chairman Lubeckis asked Commissioner Pack for the report of the
Architectural Review Committee.
Commissioner Pack advised that the Architectural P,eview Committee
met with the applicant and recommends approval subject to the
conditions recommended by staff. The applicant has revised the
plans to the satisfaction of the Architectural Review Committee.
Mr. Kee stated that the staff recommends approval of the appli-
cation and he submitted a letter from adjoining property owners
expressing their approval of the project. (Letter read b_y the
Kecording Secretary and is on file in the office of the Planning
Department.)
Mr. Kee advised that the plans have been revised to include a
new six foot solid board fence along the westerly and northerly
property lines and a portion of the southerly prope~~t_y line.
There is no parking at the rear of the building. All the parking
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is in the front.
Commissioner Campos asked if the fencin
conditions of approval.
Mr. Kee advised that conditj.or- #2 would
and would read; "Property to be fenced
Gated and as added in gyred' on plans".
Chairman Lubeckis stated that this is a
and he asked if the applicant wished to
g would be a part of the
pertain to the fencing
and landscaped as indi-
continued public hearing
be heard.
Mr. Stellrecht, the applicant, came forward and Commissioner Pack
asked him about the fencing along Mr. Paul's property and if he
planned to build his fence adjacent to it so there would be
continuity.
Mr. Stellrecht advised that the fence along Mr. Paul's property
line is a grape stake fence, and in his opinion, that is suffi-
cient at this time. The fence he is proposing to change is
along the back.
Commissioner Pack moved that the public hearing be closed, seconded
by Commissioner Dickson and unanimously adopted.
Commissioner Pack stated that she was not just sure where the
fence was to begin and where it was to end.
PTr. Kee advised that along the southerly property line the change
is adjacent to a parking area. The main intent is to have a solid
board fence adjacent to residential uses, which are along the
northerly and westerly property lines. fie did not think that a
solid board fence should be required along the southerly property
line. If parking is ever proposed for the area to the rear, the
applicant would have to come back to the Architectural Review
Committee and the Planning Commission for approval. The grape
stake fence that is existing along the southerly property line
would prohibit people from walking through the property.
RESOLUTION N0. 1533 Commissioner Pack moved that Resolution
No. 1533 be adopted approving UP 76-11,
application of Karl W. Stellrecht, subject
to the conditions recommended by staff,
seconded by Commissioner Campos and
adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Campos, Dickson, Pack, Chairman Lubeckis
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Hebard and Samuelson
PD 76-8 This is ttie time and place for public
Kline, Richard E. hearing to consider the application of
Richard E. Kline for approval of plans,
elevations, and development schedule to
allow construction of a fifteen-unit
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apartment complex on property known as
66 and 80 West Kincon Avenue in a P-D
(Planned Development Medium Density
Residential) Toning District.
Chairman Lubeckis asked Commissioner Pack for the report of the
Architectural Review Committee.
Commissioner Pack reported that the Architectural Review Committee
met with the applicant and recommends approval subject to condi-
tions recommended by staff, with a change in condition No. 1 to
read: "The exterior of the proposed building shall be as marked
in 'red' on the plans".
The applicant is in agreement with the change in the condition.
Mr. Kee advised that the staff is in agreement with the recommen-,
dation of approval.
Chairman Lubeckis declared the public hearing open and asked if
anyone wished to speak for or against the application.
There being no one present wishing to be heard, Commissioner
Dickson moved that the public hearing, be closed, seconded by
Commissioner pack and unanimously adopted.
RESOLUTION N0. 1534 Commissioner Campos moved that
Resolution No. 1534 be adopted
recommending that the City Council
adopt an ordinance approving PD 76-8,
application of Richard E, Kline, subject
to the conditions recommended by staff
and the change in condition No. 1,
seconded by Commissioner Pack and
adopted by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Campos, Dickson, Pack, Chairman Lubeckis
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Hebard and Samuelson
PD 76-9 This is the time and place for public
Fisher, Gorden C. hearing to consider the application of
Mr. Gordon Craig Fisher for approval of
plans to: (1) move a residential structure
from 53 North 1st Street to 110 North 3rd
Street and (2) to convert the present
residence into an accessory "rumpus room"
structure. The parcel located at 110 North
3rd Street is in a P-D (Planned Development%
Low Density Residential) Zoning District.
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Chairman Lubeckis asked for the report of the Architectural Review
Committee.
Commissioner Pack reported that the Architectural Review Committee
met with the applicant's representative and he indicated that the
applicant is in agreement with all conditions and the markings
in "red" on the plans.
Mr. Kee advised that the staff recommends approval subject to the
conditions outlined in the staff report.
Chairman Lubeckis declared the public hearing open and asked if
anyone present wished to speak for or against the application.
There being no one present wishing to be heard, Commissioner
Dickson moved that the public hearing be closed, seconded by
Commissioner Pack and unanimously adopted.
RESOLUTION N0. 1535 Commissioner Dickson moved that
Resolution No. 1535 be adopted
recommending that the City Council
adopt an ordinance approving PD 76-9,
application of Gordon Craig Fisher,
subject to the conditions recommended
by staff, seconded by Commissioner Pack
and adopted by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Campos, Dickson, Pack, Chairman Lubeckis
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Hebard and Samuelson
ZC 76-5 This is the time and place for public
Prezoning for hearing to consider prezoning of
Lovell 76-1 properties proposed for annexation to
the City of Campbell under proceedings
known as Lovell 76-1 as R-1 (Single
Family Residential). Said properties
known as 1071 Hazel Avenue and 1037
Hazelwood Avenue.
Chairman Lubeckis asked Mr. Kee for his comments.
Mr. Kee advised that this area is presently being annexed to the
City of Campbell.
The area consists of four parcels, the largest parcel of 2.99
acres, gross, fronts onto Hazel Avenue and is presently vacant.,
The parcel fronting onto Hazelwood has a single family residential
structure on it and the two northerly parcels are part of the San
Tomas Creek and belong to the Santa Clara Valley Water District.
The Land Use Element of the General Plan reflects this area as
single family residential and public, semi-public. The surrounding
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area is shown as K-1 and Public Facilities, or the County equivalent.
The prezoning would precede the actual annexation. The prezoning
will go on to the City Council and if the City Council adopts the
prezoning, the annexation will follow. Low density residential is
being recommended f.or the area.
Chairnan Lubeckis declared the public hearing open and asked if
anyone in the audience wished to be heard.
Mr. Don Kose, 1095 Hazelwood Avenue, stated that most of the people
in the area are retired, living on a limited income and they do not
wish to come into the City. He advised that he was speaking for
those people in 'the audience.
Chairman Lubeckis advised that this public hearing is for the
prezoning of properties to be annexed to the City. 7'h is is not
a public hearing to consider annexation.
}4r. Kee presented a map showing the area proposed for annexation,
and advised the people in the audience that there is no other area
being considered for prezoning or annexation.
Mr. Kee advised that it is the right of surrounding property owners
to object to the prezoning. However, it is also the right of the
property owner to request annexation to the City and to request a
land use in accord with the properties to the east, west and south.
The zoning in the County is the same kind of zoning being proposed
in the prezoning, which is 12-1, single family residential. The
land to the east, west, and south is K-1 and that is what is being
proposed for the properties at 1071 Hazel Avenue and 1037 Hazelwood
Avenue. '
Commissioner Dickson asked that Mr. Kee point out on the map the
areas~n the County. He asked if the areas in the County are zoned
similarly to the City's K-l.
}~lr. Kee replied that they are zoned K-1, low density residential.
Commissioner Pack asked Mr. Kee, for clarification purposes, to
explain what prezoning means.
Mr. Kee stated that the purpose of prezoning is to apply zoning
on property proposed to be annexed to the City. The property
has been reviewed by the Local Agency Formation Commission and
the property owners have the right to apply for annexation. The
area is shown on the General Plan as low density .residential,
K-1 zoning. In order to make the zoning effective, action must
be taken by the City Council to annex the property. That action
has not taken place. The City Council would consider the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and then they would
take action on the annexation. The prezoning as recommended is
in accord with the General Plan.
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Commissioner Campos asked Mr. Kee to explain to the members of
the audience what takes place in the mechanics of an annexation.
Mr. Kee explained in detail the process followed in annexing to
the City.
A member of the audience living at 1147 Hazael Avenue stated that
recently a large apartment complex was constructed in the area,
which has increased the traffic. The people in the area have to
put up with the added noise and the street is not big enough to
handle the traffic. He was in agreement that a park would be __
terrific. There are too many people living there now since the
100 unit apartment was built.
Mr. Kee stated, that for the record, parcel #47 is 2.99 acres,
which is less than three acres. The General Plan for this City
states that there has to be less than six units per acre and
3 x 6 = 18. He stated that he was relying on the County
Assessor's Map, which has been presented on the screen for
review by the Commission and members of the audience.
Mr. Rose stated that he was told there could be 21 units on the
property. He stated that they would like to have the rural
atmosphere preserved in the area.
Commissioner Dickson asked the members of the audience what they
envisioned going in there.
The members of the audience responded "a park".
Mr. Kee again advised that this hearing was not for the purpose
of an annexation but for prezoning--to determine whether or not
the area should be prezoned single family residential. That is
all that is before the Commission.
t9r. Rose asked that the Commission take into consideration the
wants of the people.
Mr. Dickson advised the audience that the City Council has asked
that the Planning Commission hold a public hearing to determine
the zoning that would be placed on the subject property if it
were annexed. If the people present have some concerns about
the annexation they should attend the City Council meeting when
the annexation comes before them. He stated that the surrounding
area is all zoned R-1, and that is the zoning that should be
placed on the property proposed for annexation.
t9r. Scott, 1030 Hazelwood Avenue, stated there is County area on
both sides of the property being annexed, and he asked what would
happen to the area if the City allows six units per acre.
Mr. Kee advised that the General Plan allows a maximum of less than six
units per acre. However, he did not indicate in his earlier
remarks that they could get six units. The subdivision will
have to be processed through the Commission to determine the
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number o#' units that the applicant can get on the property per
acre. The entire area is low density, including the County
area. Ttie County also indicates low density for the County area.
It is up to the Local Agency Formation Commission to determine if
this is an appropriate annexation. The annexation is not before
the Commission. The prezoning is before the Commission to
determine whether it is appropriate to prezone the property R-l,
R-2, R-3 or some other zoning.
Mrs. Scott stated that as a homeowner he did not want to see the
annexation passed. He did not want to see the property turned
into City residential lots. Most of the lots in the area are
1/3 or 1/4 acre lots and he would like to see it stay uniform.
He requested that the lots be kept the same size as those in
the area.
Chairman Lubeckis advised the members of the audience that the
Planning Commission is considering prezoning-not the annexation.
The landowner has requested annexation, and there is no way that
the City can forbid him to request annexation.
The General Plan indicates low density and that is what the
applicant has requested.
Commissioner Dickson explained that R-1 is the lowest density
zoning that the City has. The R-1 spells out the maximum units
that can be placed on an acre, and the time for the people in
the area to request something different is when a developer
comes in with a plan.
Mr. Scott again stated that he would like the area developed to
be uniform with the area.
Chairman Lubeckis advised that the Commission's recommendation
would go to the City Council.
Mr. Kee stated that at the time the annexation is before the
Council that is when the people should express their wishes.
He informed the members of the audience to contact the City
Clerk to determine when it would be before the Council.
Commissioner Pack moved that the public hearing be closed, seconded
by Commissioner Campos and unanimously adopted..
RESOLUTION N0. 1536 Commissioner Campos moved that the
Planning Commission adopt Resolution
No. 1536 recommending that the City
Council adopt an ordinance approving
ZC 76--5, Prezoning for Lovell 1976--1 as R-1~
seconded by Commissioner Pack and
adopted by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Campos, Dickson, Pack, Chairman Lubeckis
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Hebard and Samuelson
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Chairman Lubeckis declared a recess at 8:55 p.m. Meeting;
reconvened at 9:00 p.m.
IC 76-6 This is the time and place for public
Prezoning for hearing to consider prezoning of
Quito 76-2 properties proposed for annexation to
the City of Campbell under proceedings
known as Quito 76-2 as R-1 (Single
Family Residential). Said properties
known as 1609 and 1631 Hacienda Avenue
and 1148, 1158, 1170, 1186, 1228 and
1240 Harriet Avenue.
Chairman Lubeckis asked Mr. Kee for his comments.
P9r. Kee advised there are ten parcels in the proposed annexation
and they all have single family residential structures on them
at this time.
The Land Use Element of the General Plan reflects this area as
single family residential. The surrounding area is all zoned
R-1, or the County equivalent. The staff recommends that the
Planning Commission adopt a resolution recommending that this
area be prezoned R-1 (Single family residential).
Chairman Lubeckis declared the public hearing open and asked
if the Commission members or members of the audience wished to
comment.
There being no one wishing to be heard, Commissioner Pack moved
that the public hearing be• closed, seconded by Commissioner
Campos and unanimously adopted.
RESOLUTION N0. 1537 Commissioner Campos moved that the
Planning Commission adopt Resolution
No. 1537 recommending that the City
Council adopt an ordinance approving
ZC 76-6, Prezoning for Quito 76-2 as
R-1 seconded by Commissioner Pack and
adopted by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Campos, Dickson, Pack, Chairman Lubeckis
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Hebard and Samuelson
MISCELLAtJEOUS
T.S. 76-3 Tentative Subdivision Map - Lands of
Lands of James Day James Day for approval of a thirteen
unit townhouse development on property
north of Pollard Road and east of
Abbott Avenue in a P-D (Planned Develop-
ment/Low Density Residential) Zoning
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Chairman Lubeckis asked Mr. Kee for his comments.
Mr. Kee advised that the applicant is proposing a subdivision of
2.33 acres of land into thirteen townhouse lots and one lot for
common ownership. A zone change and planned development approval
has been granted by the Planning Commission and City Council for
the townhouse development with a condition that a subdivision map
be filed and approved by the City.
This proposal is in accord with the General Plan and the Planned
development approval that exists on the property.
Commissioner Dickson stated that the map is in accord with what
was presented at the time the PD was approved.
Commissioner Pack moved that the Planning Commission recommend
approval of T.S. 76--3, Lands of James Day, to the City Council,
seconded by Commissioner Campos and unanimously adopted.
T.5. 76-4 Tentative Subdivision Map - Lands of
Lands of Maggio Maggio and Apodaco, Inc. for approval
and Apodaco, Inc. of a land subdivision into ten lots on
property located south of Hacienda Avenue
and Shadle Avenue in a R-1 (Single Family
Residential) Zoning District.
Chairman Lubeckis asked Mr. Kee for his comments.
Mr. Kee advised that the applicant is proposing a subdivision of
2.06 acres of land into ten single family lots. The present
zoning is R-1 and the area•is indicated for low-density on the
General Plan (less than six units per acre).
The staff is concerned about the access to the parcels to the
south. Several of the property owners to the south have dedicated
property for the continuation of a street from Steinway to Hacienda
Avenue. The proposed map does not provide for the extension of a
street to Steinway. It is the staff's opinion that the circulation
of the immediate area should be resolved and staff is recommending
a continuance to the next regular meeting in order that street
alignment and the future disposition of the existing structures
on the property may be resolved.
Chairman Lubeckis asked if the applicant was present.
Mr. Bob McBain, 100 West Rincon Avenue, representing the applicants,
stated that they were not aware when they filed this map that there
were any problems with the property to the south. He asked if the
dedication was made with the intention that-the street go north or
the street go south. He questioned the access that exists.
Chairman Lubeckis asked Mr. McBain if he had contacted the
property owners to the south.
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Mr. McBain stated that he did not know about the dedication.
Mr. Kee suggested that a continuance be granted so the questions
involving the dedication and access could be worked out.
Commissioner Campos moved that T.S. 76-4 be continued to the next
regular meeting, seconded by Commissioner Pack and unanimously
adopted.
T.S. '16-5 Tentative Subdivision Map - Lands of
Lands of Dura Dura Style Homes, Inc., for approval of
Style Homes,'Inc. a ten unit residential development on
property located north of East Hamilton
Avenue, east of the approach to Highway
17 and west of the Southern Pacific
Railroad right-of-way, in a P-D
(Planned Development/Low-Medium Density
Residential) Zoning District.
Chairman Lubeckis asked Mr. Kee for his comments.
Mr. Kee advised that the staff recommends approval of the tentative
map subject to the conditions outlined in the staff report. The
applicant is proposing a subdivision of 2.5 acres of land into ten
single family lots. Planned Development has been pranted.by the
Planning Commission and the City Council for this development with
a condition that a subdivision map he filed with the City. This
map conforms to the Planned Development approval.
There being no questions, Commissioner Dickson moved that T.S. 76-5
be approved subject to the following conditions:
1. Installation of a sanitary sewerage system to serve all lots
within the subdivision in conformance with the proposed plans
of the City of San Jose. Sanitary sewerage service to be
provided by said City of San Jose per the reciprocal agreement
with Sanitation District No. 4.
2. Installation of a water distribution system to serve all lots
within the subdivision in conformance with the plans of the
San Jose Water Works. Water service to be provided by said
San Jose Water Works.
3. Public utility and/or public service easements as may be
necessary for the installations of any and all public utilities
and/or facilities shall be granted by the Subdivider.
Subdivider to comply with the requirements of the Santa Clara
Valley Water District with regard to restrictions, improvements,
or landscaping within the Districts 50 foot easement.
4. Compliance with the provisions of Title 20, Subdivisions, of
the Campbell Municipal Code.
5. Subdivider to enter into agreement with the City to provide
for installation and/or construction of street improvements
throughout frontages within subdivision and the portion of
Hamilton Avenue along the southerly boundary of the
subdivision.
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6. Subdivider to provide and improve an access for emergency
vehicles from Hamilton Avenue into the subdivision, as
noted in said agreement.
7. Subdivider to pay plan examination and construction inspection
fees, as noted in said agreement.
8. Subdivider to post Faithful Performance Bond, as noted in
said agreement.
9. Subdivider to pay storm drainage area fee.
(Sl~o.oo x to = Sl,~oo.oo)
10. Subdivider to furnish copy of Preliminary Title Report.
Motion seconded by Commissioner Pack and unanimously adopted.
PD 76-3 Referral from the City Council to
Sims, Alan review revised plans, on the application
of Alan Sims to convert a residential
building into a restaurant and to expand
the existing building which is located
on property known as 866 East Campbell
Avenue in a P-D (Planned Development/
Commercial) Zoning District.
Chairman Lubeckis asked Mr. Kee for his comments.
Mr, Kee advised that this item was referred back from the City
Council in order that the applicant could submit revised plans
which clearly indicate the nature and extent of the proposed
development. The Architectural Advisor has reviewed the revised
plans and has indicated that these plans resolve his previous
concerns about exterior maintenance and condition of. the buildings.
The Council has referred the item back to the Commission for comment
on the revised plans and also to consider guidelines for conversions
of residential buildings in the PD zoning district.
Staff recommends approval of the plans subject to the conditions
outlined in the staff- report. Also, staff recommends that the
same guidelines for conversions of residential structures in the
P-0 zone and commercial zones to professional office buildings be
followed for conversions of residential buildings to commercial
uses, with the exception that the section pertaining to exterior
appearance of building be deleted.
Commissioner Campos asked Mr. Kee about the letter that was
received by the Commission from property owners on Michael Drive.
Mr. Kee advised that the property owners along Michael Drive
object to the access from Mr. Sim's property southerly to
Michael Drive and the Architectural Review Committee has a
recommendation regarding this letter.
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Commissioner Pack reported that the Architectural Review Committee
met with the applicant and each member of the committee will make
his own t~ecommendations.
She stated that some red markings have been added to the plans
indicating that some wording be changed to definitely specify that
all exterior walls be painted. The letter from the property owners
on Michael Drive was considered, and it was her opinion that the
circulation pattern should be re-routed and the traffic circulation
be worked out with the Traffic Engineer to eliminate traffic from
exiting from Mr. Sim's development to Michael Drive. The recommen-
dation for conversions of residential buildings to commercial uses
should follow th'e same guidelines for conversions in the P-0 zone
with the elimination of the section pertaining to exterior
appearance of the buildings. She added that the motion to amend
the code concerning conversions should include the PD~Zone as well
as all commercial zones.
Commissioner Dickson stated that his concern is that the PD Zoning
District was meant to allow beneficial things to be done in an area
that would not allow the benefit if developed under existing zoning
regulations. He believed that the proper way would be to first
consider a text amendment to allow the conversion of residential
buildings to commercial uses, and if the text amendment is approved
by the City Council then consider this application. He was of the
opinion that the applicant is using the PD to do something that
would not be allowed in a commercial zone and he had very strong
feelings against it.
He added that it has been a long-standing policy of the Planning
Commission and Council to not mix residential and commercial
traffic patterns and if the application is approved some other
circulation pattern should be approved to keep the customers
from exiting onto Michael Drive.
Commissioner Campos stated that, in his opinion, it would still
be a conversion.
Mr. Kee stated that at the City Council meeting, the staff
presented the Planning Commission's recommendation which was
that the plans did not clearly demonstrate that the development
would be more than what could be accomplished in another zoning
district. The City Council referred the plans back to the
Planning Commission requesting that the applicant indicate on
the plans what is necessary in order to have the plans acceptable.
The plans have been modified, The second thing the City Council
asked for was that the Planning Commission recommend guidelines
for conversions of residences in the PD Zoning District.
City Attorney Dempster advised the Commission that two motions are
required - to either approve or disapprove the plans and to set a
public hearing to consider conversions of residential buildings
in the PD and commercial zones.
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Commissioner Pack moved that the plans be sent to the City Council
for approval with the added words in "red" on the plans and wi-th
the consideration of the driveway and traffic circulation being
relocated and also that conversions follow guidelines already
specified in the zoning ordinance.
Motion dies for lack of a second.
Commissioner Campos was of the opinion that the Commission should
set a public hearing to consider a text amendment for conversions
of residential buildings before taking any other action.
Mr. Dempster advised the Commission that they must make a motion
addressing the application.
Commissioner Dickson moved that the revised plans as submitted be
denied for PD 76-3, seconded by Commissioner Campos.
AYES: Commissioners: Campos, Dickson, Lubeckis
NOES: Commissioners: Pack
ABSENT: Commissioners: Hebard and Samuelson
Motion fails.
Commissioner Pack stated that she voted "no" because she could
not see anything wrong with the plans. They have been revised
to meet code requirements and the Building Department specifica-
tions. Except for the traffic circulation the plans were acceptable.
Commissioner Dickson stated the reason he made the motion denying
the plans was that he does not feel that it is proper to use the
PD Zoning District as the mechanism for converting residential
buildings to commercial uses. However, he believed that the plans,
as revised, were satisfactory,
Commissioner Campos stated that his reasons for voting "Aye" were
basically the same as Commissioner Dickson's. In his opinion,
even with the attached conditions, this would still be a conversion.
Chairman Lubeckis stated that he would like to see a text amendment.
He thought that approval of this application would set a precedent
and he would prefer to have the full Commission present to express
their opinion. In his opinion, these revised plans were basically
the same plans presented earlier.
Mr. Kee advised that the Council has requested that the Commission
consider the revised plans and indicate if they are acceptable, or
what would make this acceptable, and also that the criteria for
guidelines for conversions of residential buildings to commercial
uses be forwarded to the City Council.
Mr. Dempster suggested that the Commission ask the applicant
if he wanted a continuance.
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Mr. Sims stated that his use permit runs put in December and if
he is delayed further, he is going to lose his tenant. He stated
that he would prefer to have the 4-1 vote and get the application
back to the Council.
Commissioner Dickson moved that the Commission's comments on the
motions be forwarded to the City Council; that is, to advise them
that two motions have been made, one dying for lack of a second
and one dying for lack of a majority vote. Motion seconded by
Commissioner Pack and unanimously adopted.
Commissioner Dickson moved that the staff set a public hearing to
consider a text amendment to allow conversions of residential
structures into commercial uses, seconded by Commissioner Pack
and adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Campos, Dickson, Pack, Chairman Lubeckis
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Hebard and Samuelson
Staff Report Staff report on the 236 Federally ~
San Tomas Garden subsidized housing project located
Apartments at 825 South San Tomas Aquino Road
in a R~2-S Zoning District.
Mr. Kee reported that the staff inspected the apartment project on
August 26, 1976. It was observed that the owners are continuing to
repaint the buildings and that the landscaping and fencing are being
well maintained. '
Commissioner Dickson stated that he has driven through the project
and he has noticed that it is starting to deteriorate again. One
portion of the fence along Elam Avenue has not been replaced.
Mr. Kee advised that staff would check it out and report back to
the Commission.
Commissioner Dickson requested that the manager of the apartment
complex be notified.
Capital lmprovements Community Development Task Force
Mr. Kee advised that this item was continued from the meeting of
August 19 in order that the full Commission could make comments
regarding the Community Development Task Force Recommendations.
Commissioner Dickson moeved that Community Development Task Force
Recommendations be continued to the next regular meeting, seconded
by Commissioner Pack and unanimously adopted.
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Resolution of Appreciation Resolution of apprciation for
Commissioner Robert A. Stewart.
Commissioner Dickson moved that this item be continued to the next
regular meeting, seconded by Commissioner Pack and unanimously
adopted.
Committee Appointments Mr. Kee advised that this item
was also continued to this
meeting in order that the full
Commission might be present.
Commissioner Dickson moved that this item be continued to the
next regular meeting, seconded by Commissioner Pack and unanimously
adopted.
ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Dickson moved that
the meeting be adjourned,
seconded by Commissioner Campos
and unanimously adopted. The
meeting was adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
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